Join chapter and community members to learn about Time to Restore, a citizen science project designed to gather information on when nectar plants bloom and set seed. The goal of the project is to understand how climate change affects nectar plants and the insects that rely on them. David Gwin, the Texas coordinator for Time…
February News: Pollinators, Texas River Clean-Ups and Other Wild Things
The February issue of The GLC Tidings is now available to download, share and inspire interest in our chapter’s naturalist activities and upcoming Spring educational events (volunteers needed!). Hear from GLC President Sheri Wilcox and VP Swee Leng Rapatz about the Pollinators for Texas grant and March Chapter Meeting’s featured topic, the Time to Restore…
Do it for the birds!
The whole world is counting birds during February’s Great Backyard Bird Count. Texas Master Naturalists are encouraged to participate in this citizen science project, February 14-17. Learn more by checking out our chapter website calendar of events.
January Chapter Meeting: Landscapes, Management and Drones
Dr. Humberto Perotto of Texas A&M University will share insights on landscape ecology, spatial analysis, invasive species and drones. Join the Gideon Lincecum Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists for our January 2025 Chapter Meeting on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Winedale Historical Center in Round Top, Texas. Dr. Humberto Perotto,…
Beep Beep! 2025 Recertification Pin Features Greater Roadrunner
Representing strength, courage and endurance, Geococcyx californianus is a member of the Cuckoo family, with 147 species spread around the world. Contributed by Lori Buffum with credit to Tania Homayoun, TPWD How many of us have had the privilege of observing the roadrunner in its natural habitat? We get excited when we see one occasionally…
December GLC Tidings
The December issue of our chapter newsletter, The GLC Tidings, is now online! Revisit the most interesting 2024 Annual Meeting sessions according to Gideon Lincecum Chapter attendees and read about a citizen science opportunity to become a Texas bat monitor, a local government partnership for silt barrier removal, new member profiles, and more. Introducing the…
Celebrating Volunteer Service
Join us for a Happy Holidays gathering. All chapter members and spouses or significant others are invited to celebrate our accomplishments in 2024 on Sunday December 8th. Earn volunteer service hours; get to know fellow chapter members; celebrate our accomplishments; and eat, drink, and be merry! See the Event calendar for all the details and…
Join Us in November
Join us for our last chapter meeting of 2024 – Saturday November 16th in Giddings. A brief business meeting beginning at 9:30 am will be followed by 3 educational presentations:. “Power Up Your iNaturalist Observations” will focus on making the data we gather more useful to global conservation efforts. “Discover the essentials of Texas groundwater…
October GLC Tidings: New Plant Signs Installed at Indian Creek Nature Area, Water Monitoring at Yegua Creek, and More
In the October issue of Tidings, read the latest updates covering our Gideon Lincecum Chapter projects, including new plant signage educating visitors to our preserved pollinator habitats at the Indian Creek Nature Area in Burton, Texas, and our Texas Stream Team water monitoring project, which will soon collaborate with the Lost Pines Water Conservation District…
During a BioBlitz, Everyone Can Be a Citizen Scientist
What’s a BioBlitz? An opportunity to add your data to global conservation efforts in a particular category of animal/plant life. The Texas Pollinator BioBlitz runs from October 11 through 27 and everyone across the state is encouraged to participate. For Texas Master Naturalists, it’s a chance to earn volunteer service hours. Pollinator BioBlitz participants (all…