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Assist an educator on a twilight stroll down one of LLELA’s nature trails. Provide an out of the ordinary experiences as you focus on the sounds and activity of wildlife as you traverse through the woods. Class size max 10, head lamps available. Meets at the LLELA Cicada Pavilion Volunteers to lead or assist with... Read More →
What makes an oak tree "good"? Doug Tallamy demystifies the main player in Aldo Leopold's "Good Oak" essay in A Sand County Almanac in his new novel, The Nature of Oaks. Join Doug on November 10th at 7 PM CST to explore the importance of oaks in complex ecosystems and understand how YOU can contribute... Read More →
November 11 - Getting Started with Wildflower Patches, Flower Strips, and Meadows Free, weekly webinars from October 14th through November 11th. All sessions are on Fridays at 9 AM CST and will last for approximately 60 minutes plus questions. Register once to attend any/all sessions. Coordinators: Denise Ellsworth, OSU Department of Entomology Link to register:... 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. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and cost is $5 per class + entry fee to LLELA of $5 per vehicle, payable by debit or credit... Read More →
Insect Nature Walk Second Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail along Arbor Creek Dr. Fun for all ages! Greg Tonian, a local biologist and Texas Master Naturalist will guide a walk looking for a variety of insects on the trail. Contact Richard at 469-877-0695. Prepare appropriately for the Texas elements... Read More →
Come and learn about the beautiful Painted Buntings who spend their summers singing in the trees of Grayson County every year. In-person event - 10AM at Hagerman visitor center. More information can be found at https://www.friendsofhagerman.com/event-4909876 Coordinators: Friends of Hagerman NWR VMS Code- AT: Chapter Approved
Wild Mushrooms have been a source of both food and medicine since before recorded history. Texas is loaded with many beneficial mushrooms and now is your chance to go into a deep dive on them. Join Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen, Ph.D. chemist, herbalist, and wild food expert as he discusses the wonderful truths of Texas mushrooms...their... Read More →
Bird Walk, with Scott Kiester at Clear Creek. 7:30am until around 10:30
This online presentation looks at some of the ways we can be in nature, such as studying it, searching for beauty, practicing mindfulness in it, and journaling. We will review some of the research describing the benefits of spending time in nature and describe the practice of mindfulness in nature. We will discuss welcoming others,... Read More →
In this workshop we'll explore the woodpeckers that call the Midwest home, offering identification tips, clarification on some of those odd names, and ways to attract these charismatic birds to your yard. And if home repair isn't in your budget, we'll offer some advice for keeping these carpenters away from your siding! Coordinators: Black Swamp... Read More →
