Advanced Training

This 6-session webinar series will focus on the ecological roles of native plants and some of the creatures that depend on them. We'll meet virtually at 9AM CST each Friday for 6 weeks, from January 7th through February 11th. January 7th Mary Gardiner, The Ohio State University professor and author Beneficial Insect Biodiversity: What It... Read More →

Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join an expert birder every 2nd Saturday (except July and August), as we explore prime birding locations along LLELA's nature trails!  Ages 10 and up. Free with $5 LLELA entry fee (payable by CREDIT or DEBIT ONLY!). Season passes are available. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.  Register at LLELA.org ... Read More →

3 Zoom Classes and 1 optional in-person socially distanced tour- January 8th,15th. Feb 5th and 12th. Instructed by Rufus Stephens, wildlife biologist, ecologist and author of Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country, this comprehensive program will guide landowners through the requirements for Wildlife Tax Valuation with emphasis on promoting healthy habitats for songbirds.  Attendees will complete... Read More →

Join us to hear all about the beautiful Eastern Bluebird: John Van Bebber will focus on their characteristics and habits - both as individuals and mating couples. Learn about the Friends of Hagerman nestbox trails, including their history, statistics, and maintenance. Coordinator:  Hagerman Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkc-ivrTovGdYt3jMP02JOZAcJsfWp4GA5   VMS:  AT:Chapter Approved

January:  Kicking off 2022 – the TMN Program State Office will once again host a “State of the Program”. Michelle Haggerty and Mary Pearl Meuth, state coordinators, will discuss the program accomplishments of the past year and dive into goals for 2022. Every Second Tuesday of each month at noon, the TMN State Office will... Read More →

This 6-session webinar series will focus on the ecological roles of native plants and some of the creatures that depend on them. We'll meet virtually at 9AM CST each Friday for 6 weeks, from January 7th through February 11th. January 14th Doug Tallamy, University of Delaware professor and author Bringing Nature Home: The Importance of... Read More →

3 Zoom Classes and 1 optional in-person socially distanced tour- January 8th,15th. Feb 5th and 12th. Instructed by Rufus Stephens, wildlife biologist, ecologist and author of Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country, this comprehensive program will guide landowners through the requirements for Wildlife Tax Valuation with emphasis on promoting healthy habitats for songbirds.  Attendees will complete... Read More →

Excited about birding, but not sure where to start? This class will give you insight into how to select the binoculars and field guides that are right for you, so you can feel confident when making purchasing decisions. Coordinator: Rosenberg Library Link to register: https://rosenberg-library.org/events/library-events/#adult-events  (Scroll down the page to 'sign up' for this event)

Karst Ecology and Watershed Impacts with Thomas Jones, Hays Master Naturalist Coordinator:  Texas Parks and Wildlife Link to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1967015726998924047 Texas Water Specialist website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/water-education/texaswatersprogram/texaswatersspecialist  VMS Reporting:  AT: Texas Waters Certification Training  

This 6-session webinar series will focus on the ecological roles of native plants and some of the creatures that depend on them. We'll meet virtually at 9AM CST each Friday for 6 weeks, from January 7th through February 11th. January 21st Lisa Olsen, Wild Ones Cultivating a Community of Support for Native Plants January 28th... Read More →

Making Way for WildLife, sponsored by Friends of LLELA @ Thrive Nature Park Meet, greet and coffee @ 9:30am Cost: $30 per person, includes boxed lunch and snacks AT Events:  10am - 10:50am   Ben Jones, Texas Conservation Alliance talks about 'How to Certify your Backyard with the National Wildlife Federation' 11am - 11:50am   Sue Yost,... Read More →

Crest, crown, speculum, undertail coverts, supercilium — seriously? Don’t let the terminology in your field guide confuse you! We’ll help you make sense of what everything means, in easy to understand language, using photos of birds in our area as examples. Have your field guide nearby if you would like to refer to it during... Read More →

SWAt meets monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month at 9:30am. Carroll Court Building, Room 105. Come learn more about us and how you might fit it.  Our program is ongoing throughout the year, and we are always in need of additional volunteers! For more information, contact Tammie Gurley or Marion Arndt at sciencewithattitude@gmail.com... Read More →

Herbert Stoddard has been undervalued and sometimes overlooked in terms of his contributions to wildlife conservation and management in North America. Although his formal education ended in the 8th grade, Stoddard fundamentally changed game species management through a focus on habitat management rather than bag limits. He also established the study of fire ecology and... Read More →

This 6-session webinar series will focus on the ecological roles of native plants and some of the creatures that depend on them. We'll meet virtually at 9AM CST each Friday for 6 weeks, from January 7th through February 11th January 28th Bryan Danforth, Cornell University professor and author Host-plant Specialist Bees – Biology, Biodiversity, and... Read More →

When you're just starting out, using your field guide to try to identify a bird in the field can be difficult! We'll help you narrow down where to look in your field guide, and talk about different identification methods using size and shape, behavior and habitat clues. Then you'll have a chance to practice your... Read More →

“A Bird’s Eye View: The Sensory World of Birds”, by Dr. Sarah Mabey, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at Hiram College Did you know that a bird’s eyesight is more than seven times keener than yours?  Birds experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the world in a radically different way than we do. Learn... Read More →

This 6-session webinar series will focus on the ecological roles of native plants and some of the creatures that depend on them. We'll meet virtually at 9AM CST each Friday for 6 weeks, from January 7th through February 11th February 4th Heather Holm, Biologist and author Bumble Bee Banquet: Selecting Native Plants for Bumble Bees... Read More →

3 Zoom Classes and 1 optional in-person socially distanced tour- January 8th,15th. Feb 5th and 12th. Instructed by Rufus Stephens, wildlife biologist, ecologist and author of Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country, this comprehensive program will guide landowners through the requirements for Wildlife Tax Valuation with emphasis on promoting healthy habitats for songbirds.  Attendees will complete... Read More →

Early Bird Watch and Walk - CANCELLED for Feb 5th due to weather First Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail along Arbor Creek Dr. Join Steve Romaine and Friends of Furneaux Creek for a Bird Watch and Walk through the FoFC Nature Trail.  Be sure to dress for the weather,... Read More →