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Even amongst other bugs, spiders are often overlooked and misunderstood. But these ancient, diverse, and wonderfully weird creatures have a lot to teach us. And the best group of spiders to start with might be jumping spiders: they are colorful, clever, and even cute! Join spider scientist Dr. Sebastian Alejandro Echeverri as he shares the... Read More →
Do you love birds? Care about the natural world? Want to increase your knowledge? Join us for a free one-hour webinar on Thursday, September 5 from 2-3pm to learn about the precipitous decline of birds in Texas and North America, ways to support birds in your own backyard and how the John Bunker Sands Wetland... Read More →
NASA Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Webinar description: Did you know that GPM data has enabled people to better understand how water moves through our planet and make informed decisions that lead to improved outcomes for society? GPM continues to support a range of applications from water resource management, agriculture, vector- and water-borne disease monitoring, animal... 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: Spanish for Naturalists Date: September 10, 2024 at 12pm CT Speaker: Ernesto Garcia-Ortega, Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Wendy Anderson, Nature Trackers Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife. Description: ¡Español para naturalistas! Join Spanish speaking Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists and learn the Spanish names for common trees, plants, flowers, animals, birds, and insects. Prior... Read More →
Presented by Brian Zwiebel Join Brian Zwiebel for an exploration into the magnificent behavior of shorebirds. From migration to the breeding grounds and beyond Brian will share his passion for shorebird behavior through his award-winning photography and personal experiences. You will learn of the mind-bending migrations of the Whimbrel and Bar-tailed Godwit and Brian will... 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 →
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 (flower.freak@verizon.net) 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 American Bird Conservancy (ABC) as we celebrate the 5-year anniversary of the delisting of the Kirtland's Warbler from the Endangered Species Act. For many, the Kirtland's Warbler is a rare sight, as it has specific habitat requirements and one of the smallest breeding ranges of any North American bird. It was one of the... Read More →
Bats are one of the most fascinating creatures the earth has to offer. The only mammals with true flight. They are found on every continent except Antarctica. They eat everything nature has to offer. They are also one of the most misunderstood and maligned animals on Earth, for no good reason. Join us to discover... Read More →
Tracking Shifts in Food Availability for Monarchs and other Pollinators 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... 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. Business Meeting: ... 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. CALL IF COMING - SCHEDULES WILL CHANGE DUE... Read More →
In 2023, Wild Care's Executive Director Stephanie Ellis was tasked with incubating two sets of Osprey eggs, raising the chicks and finding them suitable wild foster nests. This year, she has been placing Osprey eggs (from USDA) into active nests, and working with a local utility company to get chicks into foster nests when they... 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 →
