Gideon Lincecum Chapter
Serving Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Lee and Washington Counties
Volunteers seeking to provide beneficial management of natural resources through education, outreach and service.
Welcome
TMN-GLC youth education in the press spotlight
TMN-GLC youth education is in full swing in the upcoming months. Local newspapers featured two recent youth education programs presented by TMN-GLC members. Third graders from Brenham Elementary enjoyed a presentation on eastern bluebirds by our own Carol Paulson and Jon Watkins. Coverage of the event was featured in the Brenham Banner Press online edition. Another TMN-GLC team, led by Tom Shaughnessy, took 6th graders from Sealy I.S.D. for a “walk in the park” at Stephen F. Austin State Park. In addition to the Old 300 Survival Hike,… Read More →
TMN-GLC to host Invaders of Texas advanced training on March 16, 2019
TMN-GLC will host an Invaders of Texas advanced training following the March 16, 2019 chapter meeting at Camp Kubena in Ledbetter, Texas. Join the network of citizen scientists locating, identifying, reporting, and removing invasive species. This program is open to other TMN chapters and members of the public. Persons who plan to attend the full-day workshop are asked to RSVP to Judy Deaton. Training agenda 9:30 Welcome and Introductions 9:40 Invasive Species: General Concepts 10:30 Prevention & Management 11:00 Break (10… Read More →
The Journey Begins for Master Naturalists in Training
On Monday January 28, the Gideon Lincecum Chapter welcomed 20 students into the 2019 Training Class. Helping to orient them to the world of Texas Master Naturalists was Mary Pearl Meuth, Assistant State Coordinator for the TMN program. The Master Naturalists in Training will get 40+ hours of coursework and field trips over the next 2 months with Graduation in April. Training Director Deb Hinze will guide them along their journey. When you see some new faces at meetings or as volunteers at projects, welcome them to… Read More →