VMS opportunity- Caesar Kleburg Native Seed Project The monthly scheduled work day will be the first Thursday of the month. We will meet at the front gate at 8 am. If you have not been before and need directions, contact Mark Brown for specific information. The address is 3295 FM 949 in Cat Spring. My... Read More →
VMS opportunity: AT: Cibolo Center for Conservation programs and workshops 3 Zooms and 1 in person tour. Instructed by Rufus Stephens, wildlife biologist, ecologist, and author of Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country, this comprehensive program guides landowners through the requirements for Wildlife Tax Valuation, promoting healthy habitats for songbirds. Attendees will complete the workshop... Read More →
VMS opportunity: AT:Citizen Science Project Training About the Meeting: Event hosted by Crosstimbers Chapter6:30 – 8:30pm, February 10Becca Rodomsky-Bish will explain how to participate in the 25th annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Discover the excitement of participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). During this presentation, we’ll share a history about the project, how... Read More →
VMS opportunity: AT: Cibolo Center for Conservation programs and workshops 3 Zooms and 1 in person tour. Instructed by Rufus Stephens, wildlife biologist, ecologist, and author of Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country, this comprehensive program guides landowners through the requirements for Wildlife Tax Valuation, promoting healthy habitats for songbirds. Attendees will complete the workshop... Read More →
VMS opportunity- Feathers, Furs and Farming outreach Outreach during the landowner's series presentation. Feathers, Furs, & Farming – All About Deer! Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 15994 Hwy 159 W, Industry, TX, United StatesContact Ken English to volunteer.
VMS opportunity: AT: NGO Workshops and Programs on Wildlife Conservation and Land Stewardship The Garden Club of Houston will host Doug Tallamy in a free lecture at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road, Houston, Texas.
Webinar Description: Echinocereus fitchii subsp. albertii, also known as Echinocereus reichenbachii var. albertii, is a south Texas endemic. The plant, commonly called black lace cactus, is listed as a federally and state endangered species. The objectives of this study are to 1. survey populations of black lace cactus to determine current occurrence status, 2. examine habitat and morphological features of black lace... Read More →
VMS opportunity: AT:TPWD Wildlife and Land Management Workshops and Programs Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Dr. Shannon FehlbergConservation BiologistDesert Botanical GardenandDr. Paula S. WilliamsonAssociate Dean for Research, College of Science and Engineering / University Distinguished Professor of BiologyTexas State UniversityWebinar Description: Echinocereus fitchii subsp. albertii, also known as Echinocereus reichenbachii var. albertii, is a south Texas endemic. The... Read More →
VMS opportunity: Indian Creek Nature Area Workdays are scheduled for the third Thursday of every month See the email from Ann Ray for specific goals for each date. Bring chain saws, loppers, gloves, rakes, etc. Contact project leader Ann Ray (preferably by phone/text message) for questions or more information. Let’s see what progress we can... Read More →
VMS opportunity: AT: NGO Workshops and Programs on Wildlife Conservation and Land Stewardship This program is presented by the Fayette Prairie Chapter of NPAT. Doug Jobes will present “Small-scale Restoration Principles for Working Landowners,” February 17, 2022, 6:00 PM. Zoom link. Prairie restorations come in all sizes, but techniques and approaches differ depending upon the scale... Read More →
VMS opportunity: AT: Agrilife Land Management and Wildlife Conservation Workshops and Programs (for chapter members attending the workshop) The Multi-County New Landowner Program is a series of meetings, seminars, and field days designed to provide information and resources related to agriculture, natural resources, wildlife, and land stewardship for new landowners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and... Read More →
VMS opportunity: AT: NGO Workshops and Programs on Wildlife Conservation and Land Stewardship The SCTPBA is hosting a Prescribed Burn Manager course over four sessions. For more information and to register for the course, consult the SCTPBA website: https://www.sctpba.org/upcoming-training/. The first session will be held at Camp Kubena. Check back for more information on the... Read More →
Join us for a workday in the GLC pollinator garden at Washington-on-the-Brazos Historic Site. We’ll be working on cleaning up, cutting back, and pulling out aggressive native and non-native plants. Bring gloves, hand clippers, and small trowel or other tool for digging up weeds, and don’t forget to bring water, sunscreen and a hat. Anyone interested... Read More →
Volunteer Opportunity: VMS Category: Winedale Landscape Project The Winedale Pollinator Garden needs to be diligently maintained (i.e. weeds pulled and plants pruned) now that it is well established. Anyone interested in joining some of the project team members are welcome. When: 2nd Saturday and 4th Friday of the month 9:00 - 10:00 am unless otherwise noted. At least... Read More →
VMS opportunity: Education - Informal Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site will be hosting its 2022 Independence Day Celebration on February 26 and 27, 2022. TMN GLC will be hosting an informational booth. Chapter members will be needed to set up and staff the booth. Contact Ken English if you are interested in signing up for this... Read More →
VMS opportunity: Education - Informal Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site will be hosting its 2022 Independence Day Celebration on February 26 and 27, 2022. TMN GLC will be hosting an informational booth. Chapter members will be needed to set up and staff the booth. Contact Ken English if you are interested in volunteering at this event.
VMS opportunity: AT: NGO Workshops and Programs on Wildlife Conservation and Land Stewardship Dr. Kayri Havens, the Director of Plant Science and Conservation at the Chicago Botanic Garden will speak at a seminar hosted by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on Tuesday March 1st at 12:15pm and is titled “Moving the conservation needle: ex situ conservation, ecological research, and building botanical... Read More →
VMS opportunity: AT: NGO Workshops and Programs on Wildlife Conservation and Land Stewardship (include presentation and presenter in the description) This presentation has been approved for Advanced Training Credit for chapter members.
VMS opportunity: AT: NGO Workshops and Programs on Wildlife Conservationand Land Stewardship (include presentation and presenter in thedescription) This presentation has been approved for Advanced Training Credit for chaptermembers.
VMS opportunity: AT: Attwater Prairie Chicken Refuge We've scheduled Wednesday March 2 as a work morning at the refuge. Weather should be perfect (fingers crossed). Please let me know if you can be there. We'll be cleaning up the native grass bed and installing some logs around the edge. As usual we'll meet by the... Read More →
VMS opportunity: AT: NGO Workshops and Programs on Wildlife Conservationand Land Stewardship (include presentation and presenter in thedescription) This presentation has been approved for Advanced Training Credit for chaptermembers.
VMS opportunity: AT: NGO Workshops and Programs on Wildlife Conservationand Land Stewardship (include presentation and presenter in thedescription) This presentation has been approved for Advanced Training Credit for chaptermembers.
VMS opportunity: AT: NGO Workshops and Programs on Wildlife Conservationand Land Stewardship (include presentation and presenter in thedescription) This presentation has been approved for Advanced Training Credit for chaptermembers.
VMS opportunity: AT: NGO Workshops and Programs on Wildlife Conservationand Land Stewardship (include presentation and presenter in thedescription) This presentation has been approved for Advanced Training Credit for chaptermembers.
VMS opportunity: AT: NGO Workshops and Programs on Wildlife Conservationand Land Stewardship (include presentation and presenter in thedescription) This presentation has been approved for Advanced Training Credit for chaptermembers.
VMS opportunity: Administrative work: Board/committee work The March board meeting will be held March 4, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. in the conference room at Winedale. All chapter members are invited to attend. If anyone has any additional items for the agenda, please let me know. Agenda – March 4, 2022 TMN GLC Board Meeting WelcomeReview & Approve January... Read More →
VMS opportunity: AT: NGO Workshops and Programs for Wildlife Conservation and Land Stewardship Summary Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. NOTE: This... Read More →
