The Chapter's 25th Anniversary Celebration will include a Silent Auction. Silent Auction pledges are now being accepted for item(s) that members would like to contribute to the auction. By clicking on the Jot Form, members will be asked to provide Item Name, Item Description, Estimated Value, Opening Bid Recommendation, and Contact Information. Forms will be... Read More →
Our usual AgriLife office entrance will be under construction for approximately two months beginning Monday, September 9th. Please use the patio entrance; facilities is working on directional signage.
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 →
Nature strolls that educate, engage the senses, and uplift the spirits of seniors and caregivers. Carrollton Senior Center 1720 Keller Springs Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006 Questions? Matt Brown, TMNEFC mbrown75022@gmail.com
Our Roots for Wings Demonstration Garden will have regular workdays on the first Mondays of each month from 9am-11am. Come rain or shine, if the weather isn't too severe, we will meet and have an AT component for at least 30 minutes during the workday. October: We will have a regular workday, deadheading, pruning, weeding,... Read More →
Flower Mound's Environmental Services Department is proud to host Rachel Richter, Urban Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, for a presentation on the importance of coexisting with our urban wildlife neighbors. Preregistration is kindly requested (though not required) Use this link to register: https://fmlibrary.libnetinfo/event/11653759
Chapter Project Fair Second Tuesday of each month at noon, the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event. These will be recorded each month and shared to the TMNTuesday website. TMN Tuesdays are open to the public – all are welcome to attend. VMS Code: AT: TMN Tuesday:TMN AT Report... Read More →
Presented by Kenn Kaufman The North American sparrows seem to create an unreasonable amount of confusion and difficulty for the average birder. This is partly because they are often hard to see, partly because there are so many species to choose among, and partly because the field marks for many of them seem to be... Read More →
Green Infrastructure can play a crucial role in addressing environmental challenges such as climate change, urban heat islands, and biodiversity loss. However, successful implementation of GI hinges on effective policy frameworks at local, regional, and national levels. In this webinar, we will delve into the intersection of green infrastructure and policy, examining how policy decisions... Read More →
Mark your calendars now and get ready for some photographic fun and the opportunity to contribute to community science! Dates: October 11-27, 2024 Join the fun: All ages and abilities are encouraged to find pollinators and nectar-producing plants and take photos to share with friends! Sign up for email updates during the event or for... Read More →
Come to LLELA for a mini-bioblitz as part of the 2024 Texas Pollinator Bioblitz! Mini-bioblitzs are for TMNEFC members, guests/non-MN volunteers are welcome. We can invite other chapters to join in! For questions, contact either Mary Morrow hawkilitle@aol.com VMS code: P161013:FR :iNaturalist, and add "Fall Bioblitz" in the description field.
Regional Forester for the Texas Forest Service, Mr. Courtney Blevins, will discuss proper tree selection, planting, and care. This program is part of the Town's Environmental Services Speaker Series. Registration is requested (though not required). Link to Register: https://fmlibrary.libnet.info/event/11653932
Join us the 3rd Thursday of the month for our chapter meeting! Location: Denton County Administrative Courthouse Presentation: "Oak Wilt & Role of the Urban Forester", Eric D’Antonio, Urban Forester, City of Lewisville VMS Business meeting: Chapter Administrative / Chapter Meeting Advanced Training: AT: Chapter meeting
If you are a resident of Lewisville or would like to volunteer in Lewisville cleanup events, following are dates to put on your calendar: Saturday October 19: Service Saturday: "Love of Lewisville", tree planting, tree trimming, creek clearing, etc., Meet at Rodeo Grounds at 7am. for breakfast burritos. The site will be a mobile home... Read More →
Join Us for a Presentation: Box Turtles with Hugh Franks October 19, 10am at Wild Birds Unlimited Flower Mound Come see live turtles! This talk will be an introduction to the North American Box Turtle, with emphasis on the species found in the DFW area. No one dislikes box turtles. Some people may be disinterested... Read More →
Join Becky Bertoni at Green Acres for a mini-bioblitz as part of the 2024 Texas Pollinator Bioblitz! Mini-bioblitzs are for TMNEFC members, guests/non-MN volunteers are welcome. We can invite other chapters to join in! For questions, contact either Mary Morrow hawkilitle@aol.com or Becky Bertoni becky.bertoni@gmail.com VMS code: P161013:FR :iNaturalist, and add "Fall Bioblitz" in the... Read More →
Monarchs and the Military: MJV collaboration on Public Lands 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... Read More →
Get excited for our Texas Master Naturalist 2024 Annual Meeting – to be held Thursday, October 24th through Sunday, October 27th in San Marcos, Texas. Stay tuned for more information coming soon! The Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for the Texas Master Naturalist volunteers from around the state to gather, participate in hands-on educational seminars, and receive... 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 →
Are you ready for a Mosaic Grouting Bonanza? On Monday, October 28th, we will haul the stepping stones to Global Spheres(GS) Resource Room from the Roots for Wings Demo Garden at Lewisville Animal Shelter (LAS). We need three Monday at LAS at 8:30 am to load the stones to take to Global Spheres (GS). At GS, beginning... Read More →
Once, the Whip-poor-will's mysterious song filled the night skies across central and southeastern North America. Now, its haunting call is fading as this nocturnal bird slowly disappears across its range. The Whip-poor-will, along with other nightjars like the Chuck-will’s-widow and Common Nighthawk, is facing alarming declines due to habitat loss, pesticides, and other human-caused threats.... Read More →
Are you ready for a Mosaic Grouting Bonanza? Thursday, October 31, we need three sealers beginning at 9:00 am. Click here to Sign Up VMS: P200206 NPA: Lewisville Extending the Green - in your description 'Roots for Wings demo garden workday'.
The City of Lewisville will be planting 629 one-gallon trees! We will meet in the Home Depot Parking Lot, corner of I-35E and Valley Ridge, on the side next to the Freeway. City associates will dig the holes in advance. We will plant trees until they are done or we are done. You can leave... 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 →
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 →
Join some 2024 Class Members as Helen Munro trains new volunteers to be hosts in the LLELA Visitor Center. VMS Code: AT: Project-Specific AT-Elm Fork:TMN AT Report Hours