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Start a new tradition with a First Day Hike on New Years Day! People across the country will be taking to the trails to celebrate the great outdoors. Our local event will take place at Thrive Nature Park in Lewisville from 10-11:30am. Click here for more information Qualifies for AT, but if you want... Read More →
Early Bird Watch and Walk First Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail at 4100 Arbor Creek Dr. - Look for the Monarch butterfly wing on the side! Join Randy Moody and Friends of Furneaux Creek for a Bird Watch and Walk through the FoFC Nature Trail. Be sure to dress... Read More →
Take stream samples to determine the aquatic life in the stream. Sampling will be taken from the stream bottom to find macroinverterbates, observe water life, and water quality, and keep monthly records of observations. Monthly sampling will normally be done on the last Sunday of the month. Contact Richard Johnson at 469-877-0695 to register for... Read More →
Second Tuesday of each month at noon, the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event. These will be recorded each month and shared to the TMNTuesday website. TMN Tuesdays are open to the public – all are welcome to attend. Register in advance for one or more webinars: Cisco Webex Meetings... Read More →
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION – MEASURING IMPACTS FOR GROWTH Webinar with Kelly Albus, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas Water Resources Institute and Michelle Wood-Ramirez, Tarrant Regional Water District Environmental education programs are included in nearly all sustainable resource management strategies, with millions in funding going toward programs for public and youth audiences with the understanding that an... Read More →
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION – MEASURING IMPACTS FOR GROWTH Webinar with Kelly Albus, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas Water Resources Institute and Michelle Wood-Ramirez, Tarrant Regional Water District Environmental education programs are included in nearly all sustainable resource management strategies, with millions in funding going toward programs for public and youth audiences with the understanding that an... Read More →
Less than 1 percent of native prairies exist across the state of Texas. This conservation concern is the catalyst for more than 20 new works created by artist and naturalist James Prosek. Over the past two years, Prosek has traveled to grassland habitats across the state, ranging from urban restoration projects to unplowed remnant prairies, documenting... Read More →
Trail Walk Second Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail at 4100 Arbor Creek Dr. - Look for the Monarch butterfly wing on the side! Fun for all ages! A local Texas Master Naturalist will guide a walk, looking for a variety of insects and birds on the trail. Join us... Read More →
FINDING YOUR SPARK: HOW MOMENTS IN NATURE BENEFIT TEACHERS Virtual Teacher Workshop with Catherine Hubbard, Camp Fire National Headquarters We often speak of nature as the greatest teacher of all. But while nature does make an excellent partner, the premise that nature is all we need does a disservice to the teachers who are hauling... Read More →
When kids are worried about the environment, they can feel scared, overwhelmed and even hopeless. This is called eco-anxiety. But what can we do about it? How about turning Eco-Anxiety into Eco-Action? Eco-anxiety is a valid response to the real challenges our kids see around them. As adults, our job isn’t to make their concerns... Read More →
Prairie Dog Mapping Click Here to Register VMS Code: AT: Chapter Approved AT-Elm Fork:TMN AT Report Hours
The Nature of Oaks, Doug Tallamy 1.00 hrs AT The Benefits of Trees, Colleen Murray 0.75 hrs AT Shady Natives, Liz Moyer 0.75 hrs AT Gall Lady Presents Galls,... Read More →
Join us for the January meeting of the Friends of Hagerman NWR Nature Photography Club. Russell Graves will give a presentation about his nature photography and adventures. Russell Graves is the owner of the Hackberry Farm Photo School. At Hackberry Farm Photo School, we believe that nature photography is an art form that should be accessible... Read More →
Less than 1 percent of native prairies exist across the state of Texas. This conservation concern is the catalyst for more than 20 new works created by artist and naturalist James Prosek. Over the past two years, Prosek has traveled to grassland habitats across the state, ranging from urban restoration projects to unplowed remnant prairies, documenting... Read More →
Open to the public, this is an easy family-friendly stroll in the park looking at nature in our neighborhoods. Bring binoculars if you have them. Approved for AT or let Michele Rawleigh ([email protected]) know if you would like to assist for volunteer service. Park near the controlled crosswalk at the Thrive Rec Center, 1950 S.... Read More →
Looking at common misconceptions, and myths that have circulated over the years and newer viral myths that have popped up and spead via social media about snakes. Amethyst Roney: “I’m an animals lover and enthusiast from a young age and always fascinated with the creepy crawlies no one else likes. Growing up my interest shifted... Read More →
Title: Acoustic Monitoring of Texas Bats: A Community Service Project for TMNs Date: January 23, 11am – 1pm Speaker: Craig Hensley, Texas Nature Trackers Biologist, TPWD Description: Gaining a better understanding of the distribution of more than 30 species of bats across a state the size of Texas is a daunting challenge. However, with the power of community science and Texas... Read More →
Community Engagement in Monarch Conservation through the Arts Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions... Read More →
When we think of astronomy, we usually think of the night sky and that doesn’t work too well with regular classroom schedules. But there are many ways to teach astronomy and bringing the students outdoors is a great way to start! Whether you’re starting to observe the daytime sky (yes, there’s plenty to see and... Read More →
Gregg Eckhardt, Senior Analyst, with San Antonio Water System Click Here to Register Enjoy learning about improving water quality, water quantity, conservation practices, water law, and aquatic habitats. Join us throughout the year for FREE. Visit the Texas Waters webpage for information on becoming a certified Texas Waters Specialist and view recorded webinars from 2017-2023. VMS Code: AT: Chapter... Read More →
The SWAt Team extends this personal invitation to you to join us at our upcoming meeting. Come learn more about us and how you might fit in! Our Educational Outreach Program is ongoing throughout the year. We are always in need of additional volunteers. SWAt meets monthly on the 4th Thursday at 9:30am. Our program... Read More →
Clear Creek selected for Leave No Trace Spotlight Leave No Trace (lnt.org) has selected Clear Creek for their January 2024 Spotlight. These spotlights focus on natural areas deserving of community action to "make a meaningful impact that can revitalize and protect these special places where we recreate, enjoy one another’s company, and elevate our health... Read More →
Explore how native gardening can address climate challenges in our next Wild Ones national webinar, “Cultivating Change” with author and activist Lorraine Johnson. Learn about the pivotal role of gardening as an act of stewardship in the face of climate and ecological challenges. Discover the profound connections between individual gardens and the broader world and... Read More →
Learn Garden Design Principles Using Native Prairie Plants, in a one hour on-line seminar presented by Neil Diboll, native plant industry pioneer, internationally recognized native plant ecologist, and co-author of The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants on Thursday, January 25 at 7 PM. Open to the public. Free. Hosted by the Native Plant Society of... Read More →
Join us for the launch of the BGIN, a network grown from community efforts to expand nature-based solutions in North Texas. This first meeting will be hosted by members from AgriLife Dallas, University of North Texas, and Tarrant Regional Water District as a chance to build on past projects, share exciting new opportunities, and learn... Read More →
The symposium will be held on February 1st and 2nd 2024 at the I.O.O.F Event Center in Corsicana, Texas. This two day event will include a full day of presentations by professional biologists across the state followed by a half-day field tour of Richland Creek and Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Areas. Both WMAs are excellent... Read More →
Early Bird Watch and Walk First Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail at 4100 Arbor Creek Dr. - Look for the Monarch butterfly wing on the side! Join Randy Moody and Friends of Furneaux Creek for a Bird Watch and Walk through the FoFC Nature Trail. Be sure to dress... Read More →
