Chapter Meeting

The Hole Truth: Woodpeckers of East Texas presented by Greg Grant, Smith County Agrilife Extension Horticulture Agent You MUST email Wanda Rauscher for the Zoom password to participate.

Chapter Meeting

Dr. Dwayne Estes, Executive Director at the Southeastern Grasslands Initiative and Full Professor of Biology at Austin Peay State University (Tennessee) will present work re: Clematis species and speak to photographic specifics for research. You MUST email Wanda Rauscher for the Zoom password to participate.

Chapter Meeting

Mineola Nature Preserve 1860 County Road 2724, Mineola, TX, United States

Summer Social Bring-your-own picnic to the Mineola Nature Preserve pavilion. Fun and games start at 6:30 pm, wrapping up by 9:00 pm. Families welcome!

Chapter Activity Day (CAD) – Camera Trapping Project

Hidewawy Lake Lower Lodge Sunroom, Hideaway, TX, United States

Tania Homayoun will be with us to showcase footage of species of conservation concern, give us information about the camera trapping project we will be embarking on and give us hands on practice at mounting and caring for cameras.  Everyone should enjoy this CAD whether or not they want to participate in the project. Please... Read More →

TMN Tuesday

On the Second Tuesday of each month at the noon hour (12PM Central Standard Time), the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event (sometimes including some fantastic new and returning guest speakers).

Be The Change

The Texas Master Naturalist Program is happy to announce a new mini-webinar series, “Be The Change”, dedicated to exploring diversity, equity & inclusion opportunities in our natural resource and conservation community. Just as the natural world thrives with biodiversity, our Texas Master Naturalist Program is dedicated to engaging all audiences in conservation, education and stewardship.

Chapter Meeting

John Findeisen, team leader for TPWD’s Brookland Aquatic Invasive Species/ Aquatic Habitat Enhancement Team, will talk about invasive plants (such as Giant Salvinia and Common Salvinia) and how they are being managed, invasive mussels, and non-native fish introductions.

BioBlitz

Sam Kieschnick is hosting a three day BioBlitz in our area October 1-3. Everything Sam does is fun and very educational. This BioBlitz is a great way to prepare for our Chapter's participation in the City Nature Challenge because we would be hosting events like those Sam is hosting. Each day will be exciting and... Read More →