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 →
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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 →
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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 → |
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The City of Lewisville is hosting a Roots for Wings Workshop for Lewisville Residents ONLY. We will have volunteer opportunities from those that have attended the workshop before or helped in the Roots for Wings Demonstration Garden. Information will be available mid-February for volunteer opportunities. You will also be able to stay for the program... Read More →
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Clear Creek Natural Heritage is having it's first Star Party of the season! All volunteer astronomer led, this outreach event will include stargazing using telescopes, a Dark Sky International representative booth, and indoor activities for all ages. We are looking for volunteers to help set up/take down, run the indoor activities, guide visitors to the... Read More → |
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Webinar with Mark Davison, Park Planning, Design and Construction Manager, City of Boulder, Colorado As the dad of a daughter who experiences disabilities and as a professional who has spent his career working in National, state and city parks conserving nature and designing parks, I have found my professional and personal life at odds. My... Read More → |
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In Person at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center or via Zoom Event Overview Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Symposium 8:45 am – 3:00 pm | Tours from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm (pre-registration required) Hybrid Event: Recordings available to both in-person and virtual attendees approximately two weeks after the event.... Read More →
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Description: 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 together, demonstrating... Read More →
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It's almost the start of spring, and some of the first creatures we see around our yard are lizards. We will discuss why lizards are so important to our ecosystem and their adaptations. How and why do they change color? What is that pink burlap on their neck? How do they move in such interesting... Read More → |
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Presented by Coralie Rossbach ​The Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds’ migration across the Gulf of Mexico is an amazing natural phenomenon, undeniably one of the most impressive bird migrations to take place each year. The hummingbirds’ migratory success may be dependent on many factors, including weather patterns, which are shifting due to climate change. Coralie’s research explores this... Read More → |
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Description: There are so many intrinsic microscopic life forms in the soil, that plays extremely important roles in order to have a healthy, nutritious and efficient garden foundation! In this class we will have Jane Duke (Master Naturalist, Soil Web Specialist and a dear friend) leading our micro eyes, and teaching us all about soil life.... Read More →
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WED, MAR 12, 2025, Time to Restore – How to Make an Observation in Nature’s Notebook, Save the date and time for this online ZOOM presentation by David Gwin, Texas State Coordinator for Time to Restore Texas on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 6:30 PM CT. This training will walk you through step-by-step and demonstrate... Read More → |
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Board meets the 2nd Thursday of the month. Board meeting 9:30am - 12:00pm. The Board usually meets at the North Branch Library at 9:30 a.m., 3020 N Locust Street, Denton, TX 76209 The library does not open until 9:00.
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Presenter: Michelle Villafranca, City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department March 13, 2025 at 6:30pm at UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth In-person meeting - combined with Fort Worth Audubon Society For a decade, the City of Fort Worth Park and Recreation Department partnered with the Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area to... Read More → |
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Diane Wetherbee ([email protected]) will be leading a night hike on the paved trail in Lantana, part of the education portion of the Lantana Monarch Waystation project.  She doesn't know how many people to expect, so she'd love to have a Master Naturalist or two to help out by following in the middle and bringing up... Read More → |
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Join us for a tree-planting event at Memorial Park on Saturday, March 15, 2025! As part of the City of Lewisville's Monthly Community Beautification Events, this volunteer effort will help enhance the park's beauty and environmental health for generations to come. No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm! All tools and supplies will be provided.... Read More →
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Spring Fling is an annual special event at Johnson Branch Park. Events that will be going on are: Archery- Need previous training Kayaking- Need previous training Dutch Oven- Helping Texas Outdoor Family Families Games- Sack Races, 3-legged races, Egg balance races, janga, Fishing Tabeling- Skins and Skulls, Texas Park Info Nature Center Please sign up... Read More → |
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Phenology Week! March 17-21, 2025 Mon, March 17th @ 12 PM CST - Let's get started with Nature's Notebook This webinar is for all those who are just getting started with Nature's Notebook this spring! We'll walk you through how to set up a site, add plants and animals, and enter your first observations. Register... Read More → |
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Title:Â Stewards & Statutes: The Legal Side of Texas Wildlife Education Speaker:Â Benjamin Anderson, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department License and Permitting Specialist Date:Â March 18, 2025, at 12PM CT Description:Â Discover when wildlife education activities require permits and navigate the maze of Texas state laws and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TWPD) regulations that affect your work. Learn... Read More →
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Phenology Week! March 17-21, 2025 Tue, March 18th @ 3 pm CST - Nature's Notebook Campaign Convo In this webinar we'll be joined by researchers whose work inspired three of our Nature's Notebook campaigns Learn about their research and why your data collected as part of these campaigns is so valuable and have a chance... Read More → |
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Plant Party: SPRING GREEN UP Join us on March 19th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM (Central) for "Spring Green Up". We'll have 5 short presentations on how plants green up and will give away lots of DOOR PRIZES! How Soil Temperature Dictates Plant Physiological Functions How A Grass Grows How A Forb Grows How a... Read More →
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TPWD - Wildlife Diversity Webinar Series This monthly webinar series highlights research and conservation efforts in Texas. Webinars are usually the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12 noon to 1PM. March 19, 2025Â - Repatriation and post-release monitoring of confiscated Alligator Snapping Turtles (Chris Schalk) Click here to register
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Phenology Week! March 17-21, 2025 Wed, March 19th @ 2 PM CST - Theresa's Plantside Chat: Stories from the book, Phenology USA-NPN Director Theresa Crimmins' first book, Phenology, will be published as a part of the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series just in time for spring, on March 4. In this webinar, Theresa will share... Read More → |
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Join us the 3rd Thursday of the month for our chapter meeting! Location:Â Â Denton County Administrative Courthouse Presentation Title: The Trinity River: The Watery Tie that Binds North Texas Presentation Description: There is only one river in North Texas: the Trinity. Once rejected and forgotten, paid attention to only when it floods, the Trinity is transforming... Read More →
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Phenology Week! March 17-21, 2025 Thu, March 20th @ 11 AM CST - Create your own phenology calendar In this webinar we will show you how to create a phenology calendar of either your own observations or observations collected by others in Nature's Notebook. The calendar will display the seasonal activity of your species of... Read More →
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Join us for an enlightening presentation that bridges the gap between ornithology and entomology. We'll explore how insects share fascinating parallels with birds while playing equally crucial roles in our ecosystems. This talk will illuminate the remarkable world of insects, highlighting their complex behaviors, intricate social structures, and vital ecological services. You'll discover how insects,... Read More → |
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Phenology Week! March 17-21, 2025 Friday, March 21st @ 1 PM CST - Researcher Q&A In this webinar we'll be joined by three researchers who have used Nature's Notebook data in the past year. You'll learn what they found with your data and have a chance to ask them questions! Register for the webinar: https://arizona.zoom.us/meeting/register/0lV2z_X-QPK3hez_o1pykw#/registration... Read More → |
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Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle Du Bois Nature Center! Volunteers are needed Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-1pm and 1-4pm Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AEA728AAFEC34-50895314-isle VMS Code:Â P060212:PO:Ray Roberts Lake SP Isle du Bois & Nature Center
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Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit Nature Center! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday each week are TNM volunteer opportunities. Shifts are 10-1 and 1-4. Please use the following link to sign up:Â https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AEA728AAFEC34-50895340-johnson#/ VMS Code:Â P060212:PO:Ray Roberts Lake SP Johnson Branch & Nature Center |
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Volunteers are needed as guides for the EDA field trip experience! The Environmental Discovery and Adventure (EDA) program at the Elm Fork Education Center is a full-day, hands-on, inquiry- based field trip program that uses the environment as an integrated context for learning. EDA is the foundational program of UNT’s environmental education programs; in partnership... Read More →
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Workdays are Mondays for trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - [email protected], for more details.
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DISD School Days at Clear Creek Spring 2025 School Days, a project of the Elm Fork Master Naturalists and with DCMGA, begins on March 17 and will run through May 13. Join us for a brief hike or nature station as we introduce nature to Denton's 2nd graders. For some it is their first experience. ... Read More →
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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 → |
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Green Acres (located at 4400 Hide-A-Way Lane, Flower Mound, 75022) 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 water, and use sunscreen... Read More →
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Join Us for Volunteer workdays on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through March Hours, 9am - 12pm Link to sign up:Â https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5ae29a3f9c07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, [email protected] VMS Code:Â P200109:RM:Beulah Acres Agroforest
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DISD School Days at Clear Creek Spring 2025 School Days, a project of the Elm Fork Master Naturalists and with DCMGA, begins on March 17 and will run through May 13. Join us for a brief hike or nature station as we introduce nature to Denton's 2nd graders. For some it is their first experience. ... Read More →
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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 →
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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 questions and get ready to discover how you can... Read More → |
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Volunteers are needed as guides for the EDA field trip experience! The Environmental Discovery and Adventure (EDA) program at the Elm Fork Education Center is a full-day, hands-on, inquiry- based field trip program that uses the environment as an integrated context for learning. EDA is the foundational program of UNT’s environmental education programs; in partnership... Read More →
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Join Us for Volunteer workdays on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through March Hours, 9am - 12pm Link to sign up:Â https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4ca5ae29a3f9c07-volunteer Organizer: Daniel Arenas, [email protected] VMS Code:Â P200109:RM:Beulah Acres Agroforest
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DISD School Days at Clear Creek Spring 2025 School Days, a project of the Elm Fork Master Naturalists and with DCMGA, begins on March 17 and will run through May 13. Join us for a brief hike or nature station as we introduce nature to Denton's 2nd graders. For some it is their first experience. ... Read More →
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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 →
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Ever wondered how to keep your trees thriving? Join Environmental Services' Urban Forester, Jake Speckhals, for an engaging and informative session on tree care essentials! From selecting the perfect tree to mastering planting and pruning techniques, Jake will walk you through the do's and don'ts of tree maintenance. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just... Read More → |
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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 →
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Vegetation Design for Trailbuilders Controlling Erosion and Creating Habitat with Minimal Horticulture Experience and Resources With the increasing public demand for native plants and a push to find alternatives, learn from one landscape architect’s experience developing prairies in a variety of environments. Click here to Register VMS Code: AT: Chapter Approved AT-Elm Fork:TMN AT Report... Read More → |
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DISD School Days at Clear Creek Spring 2025 School Days, a project of the Elm Fork Master Naturalists and with DCMGA, begins on March 17 and will run through May 13. Join us for a brief hike or nature station as we introduce nature to Denton's 2nd graders. For some it is their first experience. ... Read More →
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Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle Du Bois Nature Center! Volunteers are needed Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-1pm and 1-4pm Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AEA728AAFEC34-50895314-isle VMS Code:Â P060212:PO:Ray Roberts Lake SP Isle du Bois & Nature Center
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Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit Nature Center! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday each week are TNM volunteer opportunities. Shifts are 10-1 and 1-4. Please use the following link to sign up:Â https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AEA728AAFEC34-50895340-johnson#/ VMS Code:Â P060212:PO:Ray Roberts Lake SP Johnson Branch & Nature Center |
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Volunteer Day on the Trail at the Friends of Furneaux Creek Nature Trail Third, Fourth, and Fifth Saturdays of each month. Meet at the Kiosk on the trail at 4100 Arbor Creek Dr. - Look for the Monarch butterfly wing on the side! Help us maintain the trail and improve the natural beauty of it.... Read More →
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Description:Â Everything in nature takes something away, to give something back as a natural recycling process. Soil quality is key for a prosperous garden, and composting is the best way to build nutritious soil for your plants. In this class you will learn all about it! From the simplicity of it, to the science within it,... Read More →
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Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle Du Bois Nature Center! Volunteers are needed Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-1pm and 1-4pm Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AEA728AAFEC34-50895314-isle VMS Code:Â P060212:PO:Ray Roberts Lake SP Isle du Bois & Nature Center
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Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit Nature Center! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday each week are TNM volunteer opportunities. Shifts are 10-1 and 1-4. Please use the following link to sign up:Â https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AEA728AAFEC34-50895340-johnson#/ VMS Code:Â P060212:PO:Ray Roberts Lake SP Johnson Branch & Nature Center |
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Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle Du Bois Nature Center! Volunteers are needed Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-1pm and 1-4pm Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AEA728AAFEC34-50895314-isle VMS Code:Â P060212:PO:Ray Roberts Lake SP Isle du Bois & Nature Center
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Volunteer at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit Nature Center! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday each week are TNM volunteer opportunities. Shifts are 10-1 and 1-4. Please use the following link to sign up:Â https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AEA728AAFEC34-50895340-johnson#/ VMS Code:Â P060212:PO:Ray Roberts Lake SP Johnson Branch & Nature Center |
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Workdays are Mondays for trail maintenance, garden/greenhouse and prairie work. For solo work, show up anytime! Contact: Clay Thurmond - [email protected], for more details.
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DISD School Days at Clear Creek Spring 2025 School Days, a project of the Elm Fork Master Naturalists and with DCMGA, begins on March 17 and will run through May 13. Join us for a brief hike or nature station as we introduce nature to Denton's 2nd graders. For some it is their first experience. ... Read More →
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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 → |
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