Advanced Training

David Gwin is the Texas State Coordinator for 'Time to Restore', a National Phenology Network project connecting people, plants, and pollinators. Join this training to learn about Texas native plant phenology, the process of tracking plant life cycles and stages throughout the seasons. David will be sharing about the work of the National Phenology Network... Read More →

The webinar will discuss the distinction between access versus accessibility and will discuss and show examples of increasing trail access and accessibility by focusing on four areas using a DEIAB lens: Information, Language, Experience/Environment, and Authenticity. Presented by:  Meg Bandarra, Founder, Unpaved Trails for All Click here to Register VMS Code: AT: Chapter Approved AT-Elm... Read More →

🕷️🐞 Did you know there’s a hidden world of insects buzzing around us every day? Join us on February 1st from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM for “Amazing Unknown Bugs” with urban wildlife biologist Sam Kieschnick of Texas Parks and Wildlife. 🐜 Sam will take you on an incredible journey into the lives of insects you may never have... Read More →

This webinar will discuss birding access features that help make a trail inclusive of folks with disabilities and other health concerns. Presented by:  Cat Fribley, Executive Director, Birdability® Click here to Register VMS Code: AT: Chapter Approved AT-Elm Fork:TMN AT Report Hours

Want to make your neighbors jealous of your lawn or garden, but don't know where to begin? Start with learning about your soil and all its living parts with Hunter Zmolik, founder of EarthAid organics. Learn about plant and soil health, and innovate solutions in restoring the nutrient cycle. Meet Hunter Zmolik, a seasoned plant... Read More →

Virtual Teacher Workshop with Heather Kuhlken, Founder & Executive Director and Jo Joly, Program Manager, Families in Nature Join Families in Nature as we explore our PEEP (Park Environmental Education Project) program, which provides custom, accessible, experiential education resources tailored to schools and green spaces across the U.S. This webinar will showcase our Ecologist School... Read More →

Title: The Greater Roadrunner: 2025 Recertification Pin Speaker: Tania Homayoun, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Natural Resource Specialist Date: February 11, 2025, at 12PM CT Description: Tania Homayoun, Ph.D., is the statewide ornithologist with the Nongame and Rare Species Program at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Through this position, she works to implement conservation measures, conduct status assessments, direct... 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 →

Think you know plants? Think again! Did you know plants can detect their predators and ward them off? Or that they communicate information to other plants―and to insects? How about their chameleon-like shape-shifting? And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Join us on Thursday, February 13th at 7pm CST for an illuminating conversation with... Read More →

Teaching About Monarch Butterflies A Train-the-Trainer program Teaching About Monarch Butterflies equips individuals with the skills to deliver compelling, non-technology-based presentations about the Monarch butterfly's life cycle and migration. This hands-on training uses only two posters, making it accessible and straightforward and delivered without technology. The program is ideal for Texas Master Naturalists, teachers, and... Read More →

Description: Beekeeping is incredible! Developing a relationship with these simple, yet complex winged insects, can surely connect you to nature, teach you about community, and become a intrinsic life lesson routine. So many benefits that range from pollination, to environmental sustainability, to natural products, to mental health, to food for wildlife.....it's an honorable thing to be a part of. In... Read More →

Join us on Zoom for AT with Kelly Albus, PhD, on Tuesday, Feb 18, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Dr. Albus will introduce her Classroom2Community project funded by National Geographic and the exciting plans for a rain garden to be built by students at Ryan High School in Denton this spring. Key Presentation Points: Purpose and benefits of... Read More →

Pollinators are essential to biodiversity and food security, but their complex roles often lead to misconceptions and conflicting approaches to conservation. In a round table format, we will discuss the complex roles and interactions of both bees and the people working in these areas and unpack the unique contributions and challenges of native, solitary, and... Read More →

As we all struggle to maintain our landscapes in our weird weather, more and more of us have discovered the joy of Texas native plants. They will stand up to our climate and soils and even improve the soil! Denton County Master Gardener and Native Plant Society of Texas educator Liz Moyer will help you... Read More →

Description: 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 →

Pollinator restoration has many challenges, from selecting which species to plant to provide nectar during critical periods, to knowing how these plant species will respond to changes in climate including more variable weather conditions. Better knowledge about flowering and seed timing for critical nectar plants, and the links between this activity and climate, can inform... 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 →

Time to Restore (P250213) Nature's Notebook Site Set-up Training In this one-hour training for Time to Restore observers, we will walk through step by step how to set up your site in Nature's Notebook. Prior to the training, please make sure you have created a Nature's Notebook account at https://usanpn.org/MyNPN.  We will also reserve some... Read More →