The 2023 City Nature Challenge takes place in 2 parts April 28 – May 1 Taking pictures of wild plants and animals.   May 2 – May 7  Identifying what was found. City... Read More →

Kay Jenkins is our project leader for redesign.  First step is to clean-up for winter.  Weather looks to be cooperating. Please bring the following if you have them: Gloves - Hat - Shovel... Read More →

Clive Wren (2015) CC By 2.0 Bees, the ambassadors of pollinators Most of the 25,000 to 30,000 species of bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) are effective pollinators, and together with moths, flies,... Read More →

Participate for 1 AT in Wild@Work Series- “Outlining the Benefits of Habitat Restoration for Water Security”.

Les Smith, longtime chapter member and Certified Weather Observer with NOAA, talks about weather.  Les spent 43 years as a professional pilot taking Meteorology courses in college and flight school.

Cost for full workshop $30.  Options for one day participation at link.  Chapter has approved 2 hours AT for Thursday and 6 hours AT for Friday.

Topics include composting, backyard poultry production, summer gardening, hydroponics & aquaponics.  See attachment.  5 hours AT approved for full session attendance. Smith County AgriLife Extension Service: RSVP required by June... Read More →

TBD???  

Looking for a handful of volunteers to interact with guests.  Wanda Rauscher will be leading this event to educate about native bees and other pollinators.  If you want to help... Read More →