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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 →
Title: iNaturalist Train the Trainer Workshop Date: February 6, 11am – 1pm Speakers: Craig Hensley and Wendy Anderson, Texas Nature Trackers Biologists, TPWD Description: The Texas Nature Trackers (TNT) program is looking for Master Naturalists interested in becoming TNT certified iNaturalist workshop trainers across Texas. During this workshop we will provide you the training needed to get started as... Read More →
Join Qultultun and Seabacola to learn about authentic Indigenous Learning Resources that connect educators with the Land from across Turtle Island. From traditional to modern stories, educational books and resources, this workshop will connect you with the wealth of authentic Indigenous resources available on The Outdoor Learning Store in partnership with Strong Nations – an Indigenous owned and... Read More →
Presented @ 2:00 pm and again @ 7:00 pm Webinar with Jaime González, Community & Equitable Conservation Programs Director, The Nature Conservancy in Texas How we manage and remake our landscapes have big implications for human health, equity, crime, academic achievement, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation. Currently, many of our landscapes make these challenges even... Read More →
Kathleen B. Ligon, Associate Executive Administrator, with Texas Water Development Board 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:... 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 →
Permaculture is a forward-thinking design system based on principles found in nature where wildlife and native plants are vital. Its purpose is to create living environments that are harmonious, sustainable and productive; generating human yields abundantly, while greatly reducing the work and energy required to maintain them over time. In this class you will learn... Read More →
Title: Rattlesnakes Date: February 13, 2024 at 12pm Speaker: Chip Ruthven, Natural Resource Specialist and Project Leader Description: Chip has been the project leader for the Panhandle Wildlife Management Areas since 2004. He is stationed at the Matador Wildlife Management Area. Chip has special interest and advanced knowledge in rattlesnakes. Second Tuesday of each month at noon, the TMN State... Read More →
Get ready to flock together for the 2024 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)! Panelists will explain how to participate in this exciting global event and how participation might extend past your back door. REGISTER FOR FREE SEMINAR VMS Code: AT: Project-Specific AT-Elm Fork:TMN AT Report Hours (put PO80214: FR Project Feeder Watch -... Read More →
The City of Lewisville's Roots for Wings is a program certifying residential pollinator and native habitat gardens. This program provides residents with training and education on site selection and preparation, plant selection and maintenance, and ecological benefits. The workshop is taught in partnership with the Native Plant Society of Texas, Denton County Master Gardeners, and... Read More →
We often hear, "My HOA won't let me plant native plants." The fact is, Texas state law prohibits HOAs from disallowing water-wise landscaping, but it does allow them to require the landscaping fit into the general aesthetic of the neighborhood. How can we encourage the use of more native plants in our community and still... 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 →
Join Wildsight educators Patty Kolesnichenko and Jill Jennings as they dive into a world of mystery and intrigue, of tracks and traces, of clues left behind by creatures you often do not see – a world of animal signs. Animal tracks and signs create the perfect scaffolding to storytelling, investigation, imagination, and FUN – all... Read More →
Songbirds communicate with one another for many reasons – to find and attract a mate, to defend their territory, or even to band together to ward off a predator. However, human-generated noise, also known as anthropogenic noise, and encroachment into bird habitats continues to rise year after year. Birds are thus faced with the ever-increasing... Read More →
Snake entanglement in erosion control materials Click Here to Register VMS Code: AT: Chapter Approved AT-Elm Fork:TMN AT Report Hours
Change to meeting location: Meet at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center 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. ... Read More →
About SKYWARN Classes Forecasters from the National Weather Service in Fort Worth conduct storm spotter training sessions each year to help prepare storm spotters for the upcoming severe weather season. The NWS conducts the training in partnership with local emergency management officials who, in most cases, are responsible for maintaining their local storm spotter network.... Read More →
Join the Dallas Fly Fishers for the TPWD basic fly fishing class for 5 hours AT (9:00 am - 2:00 pm). It will be held at the Carrollton Rosemeade Recreation Center located at 1330 East Rosemeade parkway. Carrollton 75007. Call Richard Johnson at (469) 877-0695 to register. VMS Code: AT: Chapter Approved AT-Elm Fork:TMN AT... Read More →
The MLMP team from MJV and the UW-Madison Arboretum co-lead virtual one-day training on how to collect data that contributes to our knowledge about the monarch population. Participants learn about monarch biology, monitoring procedures, and data entry protocols and are able to ask monarch biologists their questions about monarchs and monitoring. Southern | February 24,... Read More →
Presented by the Indian Trail Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists The Unknown of the Prairie: The Equilibrium of Soil, Soil Biology, and Plant Adaptations Taylor Garrison The Unknown of the Prairie will examine the importance of soil, fungi-plant-bacteria interactions, cover prairie vegetation and management, and how plants have adapted to survive in North American prairies.... Read More →
Learn ecologically sound land practices that promote pollinators, climate resilience, clean waters and lands. Practical knowledge and innovation on pesticide reduction, habitat installation, fostering soil health, pollinator biology, pollinator conservation and more. Click here for a full description of 3 days x 5 hours per day of planned presentations (or see below) Presenter biographies are... Read More →
Solar Synergy 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 and get ready to discover how... Read More →
A national climate change education survey, conducted by Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF) involving over 4,000 Canadians, found an overwhelming consensus that schools have an important role to play in educating our youth about climate change, yet educators shared concerns about a lack of resources and professional learning opportunities. This interactive workshop will provide highlights... Read More →
Learn how to create a plan for soil restoration. We will first walk the Prairie and discuss the 4 pillars of restoration; slowing water down, removing compaction, adding organic matter and evaluating microorganisms. On our walk we will identify different types of erosion, test for compaction, and sample the soil for analysis back at the... Read More →
Join Ken Baum with Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to learn what it offers for Community Health Services, often without any charge. Additionally, a new program has been developed (the first of its kind!) that encourages citizens young and old to utilize green space, outdoors, and nature, to nurture their mental health. These resources... Read More →
LLELA is offering Trail Guide Training Thursday, Feb. 29 to those MN's interested in committing to helping support our Environmental Education team. We are looking for folks who are interested in leading hikes, helping with school groups, outreach, and other interactive activities and who will commit to at least three opportunities within the calendar year.... Read More →
Learn how to create a plan for soil restoration. We will first walk the Prairie and discuss the 4 pillars of restoration; slowing water down, removing compaction, adding organic matter and evaluating microorganisms. On our walk we will identify different types of erosion, test for compaction, and sample the soil for analysis back at the... 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 →
