What’s going on with species diversity and range? We can’t know if we do not collect data. This Bioblitz is focused on Odonates- that’s dragonflies and damselflies. This site is checklist based like eBird and asks how many of each species you observe at each location you visit. Keeping a tally sheet either the old-fashioned... Read More →
Title: Spanish for Naturalists Speaker: Ernesto Garcia-Ortega, Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Wendy Anderson, Nature Trackers Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife. Description: ¡Español para naturalistas! Join Spanish speaking Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists and learn the Spanish names for common trees, plants, flowers, animals, birds, and insects. Prior knowledge of the... Read More →
ETCMN Chapter meeting on September 26 will be at the Tyler Nature Center BOARD MEETING at 5:30pm then program at 7:00pm - Chris Keiser, Wildlife Biologist for Smith and Wood Counties, will talk to us about “nuisance” animals- how to deal/live with our cohabitating critters.
Please join us for the Wildscape workday at the Tyler Nature Center, starting at 8 a.m. Come and go as you can. We recommend bringing the following items if you have them. We will have extra tools for those who don't have them. · Gloves · Hat · Sunscreen · Knee pads or kneeling pad... Read More →
Search for butterflies, bees, moths, wasps, flies, and other pollinators during the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz! Share your observations by posting a photo or video, on Instagram and/or iNaturalist. Tag your pics #TxPollinators. Learn more at tpwd.texas.gov/pollinators. Get a sneak peek of the daily challenges at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/bioblitz/challenges Did you know that there are 30 native pollinator/flower-visiting... Read More →
Oct 15 Pond Management Myths Webinar, 6-8 p.m. Advance Registration Required https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ereg/index.php?eventid=782074&_gl=1*pm1p00*_gcl_au*MTYxOTQxMDk3MC4xNzI3MDI2ODIx*_ga*MTUwNTI0MzI1Ni4xNzA3MjgwNDg1*_ga_SJ5GMN0ZQL*MTcyNzAyNjgyMS4xLjAuMTcyNzAyNjgyMS42MC4wLjA.*_ga_6Z244NFEFP*MTcyNzAyNjgyMS4xLjAuMTcyNzAyNjgyMS42MC4wLjA. Presented by Dr. Todd Sink, Aquaculture Extension Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service; Director, TAMU Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory This 1.5-hour how-to educational program will unravel common pond myths and mismanagement practices. Q&A to follow. It counts as AT for the time attended. Record... Read More →
The October 22 (NOTE DATE- it’s a Tuesday) will be an all Virtual ZOOM Meeting. RSVP to Wanda Rauscher (wwrauscher@gmail.com) Note the Date moved to avoid conflict with TMN State Annual Meeting. Kelly Simon, TPWD State Wildlife Action Plan Coordinator, will talk to us about how the Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) is updated... Read More →
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 all their Advanced Training requirements for the year in one weekend. It’s also an opportunity for program participants and supporters to network, share new ideas, and to... Read More →
Nov. 23 Tyler Celebrates Texas Arbor Day The Tyler Trees Committee and the City of Tyler Urban Forestry Division will host our annual Arbor Day celebration on Nov. 23, 2024! This shift from January to November isn't just a random choice - it's all about syncing up with Texas Arbor Day, the optimal time for... Read More →
Dec 7 at the Tyler Nature Center End of year Holiday Party & Membership Meeting to elect new officers.
