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Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Nature Centers! At IDB Nature Center Ranger Mindy is going to be out a some in November and December and is requesting assistance from EFTMN in providing some programs while she is gone. If you’re interested in doing a program contact Mindy at mindy.shumate@tpwd.texas.gov The Johnson Branch... Read More →
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a Thursday Chapter meeting. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for the weather and bring your... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4FAAAD23A4F85-denton Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun!
Excited about birding, but not sure where to start? Join Kristine Rivers, via Zoom, for this fun 8-week series of interactive classes. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Duration: 1 hour per class; 8 hours per series. Cost: $5/class or $30/series. Coordinator: Birding for Fun Registration link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/birdingforfun/items/366880/calendar/2022/08/?flow=708433&full-items=yes ... Read More →
Green Acres (located at 4400 Hide-A-Way Lane, Flower Mound, 75022) Summer hours are 8-11am. We have lots for you to see and do in the prairie, monarch station and riparian area, all while our bluebirds are busy nesting in boxes in the park. Please dress for the weather (gloves, hat, long sleeves and pants), bring... Read More →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Tuesday. Starts at 8am to beat the heat! Workday hours, 8am – 11am Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5ae29a3f9c07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, agroforest@beulahacres.org
The purpose of Trailhead Tuesday is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors when they are hiking the trails at LLELA. Duties include the removal of debris and trash from the trails. The crew will trim low branches, bushes or vines that may pose a safety hazard to visitors along the trails. A... Read More →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Wednesday. Workday hours, 8am - 12pm Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5ae29a3f9c07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, agroforest@beulahacres.org
Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for the weather and bring your... Read More →
Come assist with a nature walk initiative hosted by the City of Denton and Dementia Friendly Denton County at Avondale Park. Starting on September 21 and each Wednesday through November 9 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Elm Fork Chapter will help to lead nature walks at a variety of Denton city parks for individuals with dementia.... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4FAAAD23A4F85-denton Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun!
Join us on September 28th from 10:00 – 11:30 AM CST for “If a Tree Falls in the Forest...“. We’ll have 5 short presentations from experts in the field covering the topic of trees, from a forestry/disease/water perspective. Learn a little something about forestry and caring for trees, including the role of epiphytes (like Spanish... Read More →
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a Thursday Chapter meeting. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Over the course of 8 weeks and 30+ instructional hours (August 30, 2022 through October 27, 2022), attendees will gain a better understanding of entomology, integrated pest management, and how to identify common insects, spiders, and arthropods in Texas. Also covered in this training: iNaturalist, Butterfly gardening and native pollinators, Invasive insects to watch for... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4FAAAD23A4F85-denton Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun!
On Thursday, September 29th (noon to 1 PM) Steve Nelle will discuss Grazing as a Tool for Habitat Management. Steve Nelle has been instrumental to land management and conservation efforts in Texas; during his career with NRCS, he worked closely with private landowners and continues to provide expertise as an advisor, teacher, writer, and leader in natural resource conservation.... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4FAAAD23A4F85-denton Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun!
Something exciting is coming to Mineral Wells! Please join us for a fun night-time bat walk while we search for and learn about our essential native bats. The walk will start right at 8:30, so be sure to arrive 15 mins early to find parking and get your tickets. We will not be entering any... Read More →
Early Bird Watch and Walk First Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail along Arbor Creek Dr. Join Steve Romaine and Friends of Furneaux Creek for a Bird Watch and Walk through the FoFC Nature Trail. Be sure to dress for the weather, and bring your camera and binoculars! (and Water)... Read More →
Texas Our Heritage (TOH) Native Demonstration Gardens Workdays – 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month 9am-noon. Heritage Elementary School 100 Barnett Drive, Highland Village, TX 75077 Contact: Dale Denton daledenton@verizon.net
Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Nature Centers! At IDB Nature Center Ranger Mindy is going to be out a some in November and December and is requesting assistance from EFTMN in providing some programs while she is gone. If you’re interested in doing a program contact Mindy at mindy.shumate@tpwd.texas.gov The Johnson Branch... Read More →
Lead a nature walk on any trail at LLELA. Each season at LLELA is different, and we never know what we’ll find—deer tracks, autumn leaves, blooming wildflowers, nesting songbirds, butterflies, and much more. Roster set to 15 guests. Meets at LLELA Cicada Pavilion. Volunteers to lead/assist with the walk sign up HERE VMS Code: ... Read More →
Explore the Monarch Station for pollinators--and maybe monarchs, and hike to the prairie restoration and riparian areas to learn about native grasses. Learn plants you could use to make a pocket prairie on your property. Location: Green Acres Park, 4400 Hide-A-Way, Flower Mound Instructor: Our very own Becky Bertoni, Texas Master Naturalist Link to register:... Read More →
Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Nature Centers! At IDB Nature Center Ranger Mindy is going to be out a some in November and December and is requesting assistance from EFTMN in providing some programs while she is gone. If you’re interested in doing a program contact Mindy at mindy.shumate@tpwd.texas.gov The Johnson Branch... Read More →
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a Thursday Chapter meeting. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a Thursday Chapter meeting. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for the weather and bring your... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4FAAAD23A4F85-denton Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun!
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
Green Acres (located at 4400 Hide-A-Way Lane, Flower Mound, 75022) Summer hours are 8-11am. We have lots for you to see and do in the prairie, monarch station and riparian area, all while our bluebirds are busy nesting in boxes in the park. Please dress for the weather (gloves, hat, long sleeves and pants), bring... Read More →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Tuesday. Starts at 8am to beat the heat! Workday hours, 8am – 11am Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5ae29a3f9c07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, agroforest@beulahacres.org
The purpose of Trailhead Tuesday is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors when they are hiking the trails at LLELA. Duties include the removal of debris and trash from the trails. The crew will trim low branches, bushes or vines that may pose a safety hazard to visitors along the trails. A... Read More →
Over the course of 8 weeks and 30+ instructional hours (August 30, 2022 through October 27, 2022), attendees will gain a better understanding of entomology, integrated pest management, and how to identify common insects, spiders, and arthropods in Texas. Also covered in this training: iNaturalist, Butterfly gardening and native pollinators, Invasive insects to watch for... Read More →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Wednesday. Workday hours, 8am - 12pm Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5ae29a3f9c07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, agroforest@beulahacres.org
Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for the weather and bring your... Read More →
Come assist with a nature walk initiative hosted by the City of Denton and Dementia Friendly Denton County at Briercliff Park. Starting on September 21 and each Wednesday through November 9 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Elm Fork Chapter will help to lead nature walks at a variety of Denton city parks for individuals with dementia.... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
Have you ever wondered how chicks develop within an egg? This informative lecture will take you through avian reproduction, how eggs are produced, egg incubation and the development of a chick within the egg. Stephanie will also touch upon the different types of development within the bird world. You will never look at an egg... Read More →
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a Thursday Chapter meeting. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Over the course of 8 weeks and 30+ instructional hours (August 30, 2022 through October 27, 2022), attendees will gain a better understanding of entomology, integrated pest management, and how to identify common insects, spiders, and arthropods in Texas. Also covered in this training: iNaturalist, Butterfly gardening and native pollinators, Invasive insects to watch for... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
Sometimes called “floating solar panels” and “nature’s glass houses,” diatoms are likely the most under-appreciated (and strikingly beautiful) organisms responsible for the air we breathe. Take a tour through the Academy’s world-renowned diatom collection, get a close-up look at these microscopic jewels, and learn how researchers are studying phytoplankton in Antarctica through community science. Coordinator:... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... 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 →
Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Nature Centers! At IDB Nature Center Ranger Mindy is going to be out a some in November and December and is requesting assistance from EFTMN in providing some programs while she is gone. If you’re interested in doing a program contact Mindy at mindy.shumate@tpwd.texas.gov The Johnson Branch... Read More →
Sustainable Saturday: Parks and Sustainable Denton present Monarch Madness Class on Saturday, October 8 from 10 am-Noon. Registration helps track engagement which helps when it is time to go to the City Council for funds. Register for free on the Denton Parks and Rec website - Scroll down the page to Outdoor Registration and look for... Read More →
Join us at Leo Ranch for the Texas Land Conservancy's 40th anniversary celebration! They have a lot of fun things planned. Volunteers are needed for outreach. Contact outreach@efctmn.org to volunteer. One of our own will be leading guided hikes - Jeanne Erickson! Mary Curry and Jeanne Erickson will be leading guided hikes, along with members... Read More →
Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Nature Centers! At IDB Nature Center Ranger Mindy is going to be out a some in November and December and is requesting assistance from EFTMN in providing some programs while she is gone. If you’re interested in doing a program contact Mindy at mindy.shumate@tpwd.texas.gov The Johnson Branch... Read More →
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a Thursday Chapter meeting. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for the weather and bring your... Read More →
Join Diane Wetherbee at The Flower Mound for a mini-bioblitz as part of the 2022 Texas Pollinator Bioblitz! Mini-bioblitzs are for TMNEFC members, guests/non-MN volunteers are welcome. We can invite other chapters to join in! Find information about the photo challenges here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/bioblitz/challenges?utm_campaign=bioblitz2022&utm_medium=email&utm_source=kickoff2022 For questions, contact either Mary Morrow hawkilitle@aol.com or Diane Wetherbee diane.wetherbee@gmail.com VMS... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
Excited about birding, but not sure where to start? Join Kristine Rivers, via Zoom, for this fun 8-week series of interactive classes. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Duration: 1 hour per class; 8 hours per series. Cost: $5/class or $30/series. Coordinator: Birding for Fun Registration link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/birdingforfun/items/366880/calendar/2022/08/?flow=708433&full-items=yes ... Read More →
Green Acres (located at 4400 Hide-A-Way Lane, Flower Mound, 75022) Summer hours are 8-11am. We have lots for you to see and do in the prairie, monarch station and riparian area, all while our bluebirds are busy nesting in boxes in the park. Please dress for the weather (gloves, hat, long sleeves and pants), bring... Read More →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Tuesday. Starts at 8am to beat the heat! Workday hours, 8am – 11am Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5ae29a3f9c07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, agroforest@beulahacres.org
The purpose of Trailhead Tuesday is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors when they are hiking the trails at LLELA. Duties include the removal of debris and trash from the trails. The crew will trim low branches, bushes or vines that may pose a safety hazard to visitors along the trails. A... Read More →
Come join Dementia Friendly Denton County at Heritage Park. Starting on October 11 and each Tuesday through November 15 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Elm Fork Chapter will help to lead nature walks at a variety of Flower Mound city parks for individuals with dementia. The goal is to provide an interactive and instructional opportunity... Read More →
Over the course of 8 weeks and 30+ instructional hours (August 30, 2022 through October 27, 2022), attendees will gain a better understanding of entomology, integrated pest management, and how to identify common insects, spiders, and arthropods in Texas. Also covered in this training: iNaturalist, Butterfly gardening and native pollinators, Invasive insects to watch for... Read More →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Wednesday. Workday hours, 8am - 12pm Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5ae29a3f9c07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, agroforest@beulahacres.org
Lantana Monarch Waystation Pollinator Garden Workday! It's time to clean up the debris. Bring clippers, your favorite weeder, gloves, water. Lantana Event Center, 1301 Haverford, Lantana, TX Call/text Diane Wetherbee at 972-897-3318 with any questions or to let me know you're coming. Regular monthly workdays are the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for the weather and bring your... Read More →
Join us at the Lantana Monarch Garden and Trail for a mini-bioblitz as part of the 2022 Texas Pollinator Bioblitz! Mini-bioblitzs are for TMNEFC members, guests/non-MN volunteers are welcome. We can invite other chapters to join in! Find information about the photo challenges here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/bioblitz/challenges?utm_campaign=bioblitz2022&utm_medium=email&utm_source=kickoff2022 For questions, contact Mary Morrow hawkilitle@aol.com VMS code: FR:iNaturalist, and... Read More →
Come assist with a nature walk initiative hosted by the City of Denton and Dementia Friendly Denton County at South Lakes Park. Starting on September 21 and each Wednesday through November 9 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Elm Fork Chapter will help to lead nature walks at a variety of Denton city parks for individuals with... Read More →
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a Thursday Chapter meeting. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Thursdays@Thrive Workdays (2nd and 4th Thursdays) will resume September 8 from 9-11am. We will have a mini bioblitz for the TPWD Socially Distant Bioblitz (runs through Sept 10th) and perform light maintenance such as trash pickup and weeding as we walk the grounds. Meet in the rec center parking lot near the controlled cross walk... Read More →
Join Michele Rawleigh at Thrive Pollinator Gardens for a mini-bioblitz as part of the 2022 Texas Pollinator Bioblitz! Mini-bioblitzs are for TMNEFC members, guests/non-MN volunteers are welcome. We can invite other chapters to join in! Find information about the photo challenges here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/bioblitz/challenges?utm_campaign=bioblitz2022&utm_medium=email&utm_source=kickoff2022 For questions, contact either Mary Morrow hawkilitle@aol.com or Michele Rawleigh flower.freak@verizon.net VMS... Read More →
Board meets the 2nd Thursday of the month. Except in December, meet the first Thursday of the month. Board meeting 9:30am - 12:00pm.
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
October 14 - Pollinators’ Best Hope: A New Approach to Pollinator Habitat That Starts in Your Yard 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... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
Lead a stroll down the trail, listening for owls. Share some facts about owls and pass out owl pellets to dissect. Class size 15. Meets at LLELA Cicada Pavilion. Contact Nick Makarenko @ nmakarenko@cityoflewisville.com or signup HERE VMS Code: AT:Chapter approved (for attendees)
Fun Day Work Day at the Friends of Furneaux Creek Nature Trail Third Saturday of the month. Meet at the Kiosk on the trail along Arbor Creek Dr. Help us maintain the Nature Trail, Monarch Garden, and possibly clean up the creek. More details on specific tasks will be posted at Friends of Furneaux Creek... Read More →
Volunteer to keep Denton's waterways clean during the 2022 Stream Clean on Oct. 15! There will be a volunteer breakfast at 8 a.m. the morning of the cleanup, Oct. 15. Enjoy breakfast and head out to your clean-up location to lend a hand. As a registered volunteer, you can pick up your FREE cleanup supplies... Read More →
Fun Day Work Day at the Friends of Furneaux Creek Nature Trail Third Saturday of the month. Meet at the Kiosk on the trail along Arbor Creek Dr. Help us maintain the Nature Trail, Monarch Garden, and possibly clean up the creek. More details on specific tasks will be posted at Friends of Furneaux Creek... Read More →
Texas Our Heritage (TOH) Native Demonstration Gardens Workdays – 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month 9am-noon. Heritage Elementary School 100 Barnett Drive, Highland Village, TX 75077 Contact: Dale Denton daledenton@verizon.net
Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Nature Centers! At IDB Nature Center Ranger Mindy is going to be out a some in November and December and is requesting assistance from EFTMN in providing some programs while she is gone. If you’re interested in doing a program contact Mindy at mindy.shumate@tpwd.texas.gov The Johnson Branch... Read More →
Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Nature Centers! At IDB Nature Center Ranger Mindy is going to be out a some in November and December and is requesting assistance from EFTMN in providing some programs while she is gone. If you’re interested in doing a program contact Mindy at mindy.shumate@tpwd.texas.gov The Johnson Branch... Read More →
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a Thursday Chapter meeting. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for the weather and bring your... Read More →
Join us at Trophy Club for a mini-bioblitz as part of the 2022 Texas Pollinator Bioblitz! Mini-bioblitzs are for TMNEFC members, guests/non-MN volunteers are welcome. We can invite other chapters to join in! Find information about the photo challenges here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/bioblitz/challenges?utm_campaign=bioblitz2022&utm_medium=email&utm_source=kickoff2022 For questions, contact either Mary Morrow hawkilitle@aol.com or Sara Goodrich: embryolady@yahoo.com VMS code: FR:iNaturalist, and add... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
Excited about birding, but not sure where to start? Join Kristine Rivers, via Zoom, for this fun 8-week series of interactive classes. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Duration: 1 hour per class; 8 hours per series. Cost: $5/class or $30/series. Coordinator: Birding for Fun Registration link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/birdingforfun/items/366880/calendar/2022/08/?flow=708433&full-items=yes ... Read More →
Green Acres (located at 4400 Hide-A-Way Lane, Flower Mound, 75022) Summer hours are 8-11am. We have lots for you to see and do in the prairie, monarch station and riparian area, all while our bluebirds are busy nesting in boxes in the park. Please dress for the weather (gloves, hat, long sleeves and pants), bring... Read More →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Tuesday. Starts at 8am to beat the heat! Workday hours, 8am – 11am Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5ae29a3f9c07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, agroforest@beulahacres.org
The purpose of Trailhead Tuesday is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors when they are hiking the trails at LLELA. Duties include the removal of debris and trash from the trails. The crew will trim low branches, bushes or vines that may pose a safety hazard to visitors along the trails. A... Read More →
Come join Dementia Friendly Denton County at Westchester Park. Starting on October 11 and each Tuesday through November 15 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Elm Fork Chapter will help to lead nature walks at a variety of Flower Mound city parks for individuals with dementia. The goal is to provide an interactive and instructional opportunity... Read More →
Over the course of 8 weeks and 30+ instructional hours (August 30, 2022 through October 27, 2022), attendees will gain a better understanding of entomology, integrated pest management, and how to identify common insects, spiders, and arthropods in Texas. Also covered in this training: iNaturalist, Butterfly gardening and native pollinators, Invasive insects to watch for... Read More →
You’re invited to the 2022 Texas Section Society for Range Management Annual Meeting October 19-21 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center! The Texas Section Society for Range Management’s mission is to provide leadership for the stewardship of rangelands based on sound ecological principles. They envision healthy, sustainable rangelands which provide dynamic, sustainable habitats... Read More →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Wednesday. Workday hours, 8am - 12pm Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5ae29a3f9c07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, agroforest@beulahacres.org
Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for the weather and bring your... Read More →
Come assist with a nature walk initiative hosted by the City of Denton and Dementia Friendly Denton County at Avondale Park. Starting on September 21 and each Wednesday through November 9 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Elm Fork Chapter will help to lead nature walks at a variety of Denton city parks for individuals with... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
Our 23rd Texas Master Naturalist Program Annual Meeting, an event to gather, learn and celebrate another year of the Texas Master Naturalist Program. We're preparing this year's meeting as an in-person event at the Omni Houston this fall Thursday, October 20th to Sunday October 23rd. More details to follow!
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a Thursday Chapter meeting. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Over the course of 8 weeks and 30+ instructional hours (August 30, 2022 through October 27, 2022), attendees will gain a better understanding of entomology, integrated pest management, and how to identify common insects, spiders, and arthropods in Texas. Also covered in this training: iNaturalist, Butterfly gardening and native pollinators, Invasive insects to watch for... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
Our 23rd Texas Master Naturalist Program Annual Meeting, an event to gather, learn and celebrate another year of the Texas Master Naturalist Program. We're preparing this year's meeting as an in-person event at the Omni Houston this fall Thursday, October 20th to Sunday October 23rd. More details to follow!
October 21 - Creating Pollinator Gardens: the Role of Plant Choice and Design 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... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
Our 23rd Texas Master Naturalist Program Annual Meeting, an event to gather, learn and celebrate another year of the Texas Master Naturalist Program. We're preparing this year's meeting as an in-person event at the Omni Houston this fall Thursday, October 20th to Sunday October 23rd. More details to follow!
Learn how to fly fish! Family, friends, and neighbors are welcome. Call Richard Johnson at 469-877-0695 for details and to register. The class will also be held on October 22nd.
Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Nature Centers! At IDB Nature Center Ranger Mindy is going to be out a some in November and December and is requesting assistance from EFTMN in providing some programs while she is gone. If you’re interested in doing a program contact Mindy at mindy.shumate@tpwd.texas.gov The Johnson Branch... Read More →
Our 23rd Texas Master Naturalist Program Annual Meeting, an event to gather, learn and celebrate another year of the Texas Master Naturalist Program. We're preparing this year's meeting as an in-person event at the Omni Houston this fall Thursday, October 20th to Sunday October 23rd. More details to follow!
Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Nature Centers! At IDB Nature Center Ranger Mindy is going to be out a some in November and December and is requesting assistance from EFTMN in providing some programs while she is gone. If you’re interested in doing a program contact Mindy at mindy.shumate@tpwd.texas.gov The Johnson Branch... Read More →
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a Thursday Chapter meeting. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for the weather and bring your... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
Excited about birding, but not sure where to start? Join Kristine Rivers, via Zoom, for this fun 8-week series of interactive classes. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Duration: 1 hour per class; 8 hours per series. Cost: $5/class or $30/series. Coordinator: Birding for Fun Registration link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/birdingforfun/items/366880/calendar/2022/08/?flow=708433&full-items=yes ... Read More →
Green Acres (located at 4400 Hide-A-Way Lane, Flower Mound, 75022) Summer hours are 8-11am. We have lots for you to see and do in the prairie, monarch station and riparian area, all while our bluebirds are busy nesting in boxes in the park. Please dress for the weather (gloves, hat, long sleeves and pants), bring... Read More →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Tuesday. Starts at 8am to beat the heat! Workday hours, 8am – 11am Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5ae29a3f9c07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, agroforest@beulahacres.org
The purpose of Trailhead Tuesday is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors when they are hiking the trails at LLELA. Duties include the removal of debris and trash from the trails. The crew will trim low branches, bushes or vines that may pose a safety hazard to visitors along the trails. A... Read More →
Come join Dementia Friendly Denton County at Heritage Park. Starting on October 11 and each Tuesday through November 15 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Elm Fork Chapter will help to lead nature walks at a variety of Flower Mound city parks for individuals with dementia. The goal is to provide an interactive and instructional opportunity... Read More →
Over the course of 8 weeks and 30+ instructional hours (August 30, 2022 through October 27, 2022), attendees will gain a better understanding of entomology, integrated pest management, and how to identify common insects, spiders, and arthropods in Texas. Also covered in this training: iNaturalist, Butterfly gardening and native pollinators, Invasive insects to watch for... Read More →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Wednesday. Workday hours, 8am - 12pm Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5ae29a3f9c07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, agroforest@beulahacres.org
Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for the weather and bring your... Read More →
Come assist with a nature walk initiative hosted by the City of Denton and Dementia Friendly Denton County at Briercliff Park. Starting on September 21 and each Wednesday through November 9 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Elm Fork Chapter will help to lead nature walks at a variety of Denton city parks for individuals with dementia.... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a Thursday Chapter meeting. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Thursdays@Thrive Workdays (2nd and 4th Thursdays) will resume September 8 from 9-11am. We will have a mini bioblitz for the TPWD Socially Distant Bioblitz (runs through Sept 10th) and perform light maintenance such as trash pickup and weeding as we walk the grounds. Meet in the rec center parking lot near the controlled cross walk... 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. Advanced Training:... Read More →
Over the course of 8 weeks and 30+ instructional hours (August 30, 2022 through October 27, 2022), attendees will gain a better understanding of entomology, integrated pest management, and how to identify common insects, spiders, and arthropods in Texas. Also covered in this training: iNaturalist, Butterfly gardening and native pollinators, Invasive insects to watch for... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
October 28 - Creating and Managing Habitat for Native Bees 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: https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__y1hvBGcRC28dybWXThGgQ VMS... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
Bird Walk, last Saturday of the month, with Scott Kiester at Clear Creek. 7:30am until around 10:30
Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Nature Centers! At IDB Nature Center Ranger Mindy is going to be out a some in November and December and is requesting assistance from EFTMN in providing some programs while she is gone. If you’re interested in doing a program contact Mindy at mindy.shumate@tpwd.texas.gov The Johnson Branch... Read More →
Volunteers are needed for outreach at Scare on the Square Scare on the Square is an event co-hosted by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Development Association for children to trick-or-treat and shop with our local merchants. For more information go to https://gainesvillecofc.com/scare-on-the-square/ Contact outreach@efctmn.org to volunteer
Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Nature Centers! At IDB Nature Center Ranger Mindy is going to be out a some in November and December and is requesting assistance from EFTMN in providing some programs while she is gone. If you’re interested in doing a program contact Mindy at mindy.shumate@tpwd.texas.gov The Johnson Branch... Read More →
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a Thursday Chapter meeting. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for the weather and bring your... Read More →
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a Thursday Chapter meeting. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
Excited about birding, but not sure where to start? Join Kristine Rivers, via Zoom, for this fun 8-week series of interactive classes. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Duration: 1 hour per class; 8 hours per series. Cost: $5/class or $30/series. Coordinator: Birding for Fun Registration link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/birdingforfun/items/366880/calendar/2022/08/?flow=708433&full-items=yes ... Read More →
Green Acres (located at 4400 Hide-A-Way Lane, Flower Mound, 75022) Summer hours are 8-11am. We have lots for you to see and do in the prairie, monarch station and riparian area, all while our bluebirds are busy nesting in boxes in the park. Please dress for the weather (gloves, hat, long sleeves and pants), bring... Read More →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Tuesday. Starts at 8am to beat the heat! Workday hours, 8am – 11am Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5ae29a3f9c07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, agroforest@beulahacres.org
The purpose of Trailhead Tuesday is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors when they are hiking the trails at LLELA. Duties include the removal of debris and trash from the trails. The crew will trim low branches, bushes or vines that may pose a safety hazard to visitors along the trails. A... Read More →
Come join Dementia Friendly Denton County at Spring Lake Park. Starting on October 11 and each Tuesday through November 15 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Elm Fork Chapter will help to lead nature walks at a variety of Flower Mound city parks for individuals with dementia. The goal is to provide an interactive and instructional... Read More →
Join Us for Volunteer workdays, every Wednesday. Workday hours, 8am - 12pm Link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5ae29a3f9c07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, agroforest@beulahacres.org
Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for the weather and bring your... Read More →
Come assist with a nature walk initiative hosted by the City of Denton and Dementia Friendly Denton County at South Lakes Park. Starting on September 21 and each Wednesday through November 9 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Elm Fork Chapter will help to lead nature walks at a variety of Denton city parks for individuals with... Read More →
The Conservation Summit is a unique annual gathering hosted by Texan by Nature that focuses on bringing conservation and business leaders together for rich, impact-focused dialogue and networking. The Summit’s carefully selected panelists, representing both industry and conservation, lay the foundation for discussion by sharing success stories, best practices, lessons learned, and more. Each year... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
Trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. Usual workdays are Mondays and Thursdays, unless there is a Thursday Chapter meeting. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - rcthurmond@gmail.com, for more details or sign up at this link: https://volunteersignup.org/T8YY8
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
November 4 - Deciding To Create A Pollinator Garden Is The Easy Step -- What To Do Next? 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... Read More →
Mark your calendars for Denton ISD Days Training! The chapter will be hosting 26 classes of 4th graders every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting Friday 9/23. Volunteer options are: 10 - 12 morning hikes or 11:30 - 1:30 afternoon teaching Or join us for a full 4 hrs of fun! ATTN: All Geology Buffs,... Read More →
If you have never birded at LLELA come and check the place out. Our species list is over 275. If you’re one of our regulars pick out a good spot and come sit a while. This big sit is a bit more informal than a traditional big sit. Teams can be from 3 to 6... Read More →
Early Bird Watch and Walk First Saturday of the month Meet at the Kiosk on the trail along Arbor Creek Dr. Join Steve Romaine and Friends of Furneaux Creek for a Bird Watch and Walk through the FoFC Nature Trail. Be sure to dress for the weather, and bring your camera and binoculars! (and Water)... Read More →
Trees are one of the most valuable assets in nature, performing many functions and providing countless benefits. In this class you will better understand how important trees are, how do they work, and what they can do for and with you. After the presentation portion of this class, we will go outside and plant a tree... Read More →
Texas Our Heritage (TOH) Native Demonstration Gardens Workdays – 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month 9am-noon. Heritage Elementary School 100 Barnett Drive, Highland Village, TX 75077 Contact: Dale Denton daledenton@verizon.net
Learn how to fly fish! Family, friends, and neighbors are welcome. Call Richard Johnson at 469-877-0695 for details and to register. Location: Rosemeade Recreation Center, 1330 East Rosemeade Pkwy., Carrollton, TX 75007
