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 Nature Challenge 2023 flyer Results will be announced on Monday May 8th.

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 - Rake - 5-gallon bucket - Pruners - Loppers Sunscreen - Knee pads or kneeling pad or towel to kneel on - Cultivator - Water bottle RSVP to Wanda Rauscher by Friday evening... 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, wasps, beetles, and butterflies, they make up the majority of pollinating species. But the diversity of pollinators and pollination systems is striking. World Bee Day

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 5.

TBD???