Mark your calendars to attend our September Chapter Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Stephen F. Austin State Park! Our meeting begins at 9:30 am and is planned as an outdoor event! Meet at the amphitheater at Stephen F. Austin State Park (Park Road 38 San Felipe, TX 77473). Park entry fees are waived for…
Homemade Nectar Recipe for Hummingbirds Crossing the Gulf of Mexico
As hummingbirds migrate to Central America and Mexico for winter, they are frequent visitors in our South Central Texas gardens during August and September. That means Texas Master Naturalists are eagerly stocking up on refined sugar in late summer. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are especially common to see in our area during migrating season. These remarkably tiny,…
Botany Archaeology, Bat Facts, and a Toast to Cardinals: Discover the Latest in August Tidings
In the August issue of Tidings, GLC President Sheri Wilcox reflects on her property’s historic use in Washington County and the journey of land stewardship. You can join Sheri and chapter member Frank Michel on a nature walk as they guide visitors through the plant archaeology and history of San Felipe de Austin Historic Site…
Join the Conversation About Land Conservation Easements at July 20 Chapter Meeting
Concerned about rapid land development in Southcentral Texas, or seeking to learn more about conservation easements and how to protect our natural areas and native habitats? Join the Gideon Lincecum Chapter for our July Chapter Meeting as we welcome representatives from The Nature Conservancy in Texas, the Native Prairies Association of Texas, Only One Sky…
New Graduates and Community Science Projects in June Tidings
Celebrate the Class of 2024 and learn about community science projects for monitoring Texas bats and streams, rare wildlife sightings, a visit to San Felipe de Austin State Park, and more in the June edition of The GLC Tidings newsletter. Featured book review: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by…
Healthy Streams & Graduation
NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION: Now in La Grange!! Our May 18th chapter meeting is an event you don’t want to miss! An educational presentation on the Lone Star Healthy Streams Program, additional short presentations by training class members, a brief business meeting, AND a fun Graduation ceremony celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2024….
Read All About It!
In the April edition of The GLC Tidings, our chapter newsletter, you will learn about our busy Spring, how to get started with iNaturalist, book recommendations, the soil nutrient cycle, and so much more. Download your copy and share it with friends and neighbors. Past issues are available and there is even an Index to…
Nature Photography
Join us at our March chapter meeting to learn more about photographing the birds, bees, and other stuff. Corey Rich, an accomplished local photographer, will give us some tips on taking better nature photos. As always, the public is welcome to attend this free educational event. For all the details about the March 16th meeting,…
GLC Tidings is published
The February issue of our chapter newsletter, The GLC Tidings, is now online! Catch up on all the important news and thanks to our many contributors, learn about a new Texas Waters Group, bat monitoring, a recommended book about the Gulf, the entanglements of fungi, and so much more. Read it here or download a…
Join us in January
Our first chapter meeting of 2024 is Saturday January 20th in La Grange. Come meet the newly elected officers (Sheri, Swee Leng, Betty, and Karen), hear about plans for the year, and earn AT hours as we learn about land conservation. As always, the public is welcome! See the calendar of events for all the…