Thirteen members of our chapter Training Class graduated on May 10th with great celebrations and hugs all around. As the pandemic continued to challenge everyone, students and teachers and helpers patiently and enthusiastically embraced online learning, individual field trips, socially distanced meetings, and getting acquainted with fellow mask-wearing classmates. This fantastic group is already active…
Xtra, Xtra, Read all about it!
The April issue of our chapter newsletter, The GLC Tidings, is full of important news: on May 15 we meet together in person; the publication months change for the newsletter; there are many wonderful volunteer opportunities open for chapter members to get involved in leadership roles; field observations include a favorite flower, caterpillars on the…
Be the change
The March TMN Tuesday was the inaugural event in the new Be the Change initiative, dedicated to exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion opportunities in our natural resource and conservation community. Just as the natural world thrives with biodiversity, our Texas Master Naturalist Program is dedicated to engaging all audiences in conservation, education and stewardship. This…
What’s “Birdability”?
Learn more at the March #TMNTuesday noon hour virtual advanced training event when Freya McGregor talks about removing barriers to access for birders with mobility challenges, blindness or low vision, intellectual or developmental disabilities (including autism), mental illness, being Deaf or Hard of Hearing and other health concerns; and bringing the joy of birding to…
TMN updates Covid-19 volunteer guidelines
New guidelines for TMN activities were issued January 21, 2021. In addition to following all governmental guidelines, TMN events including chapter meetings, volunteer activities, and advanced training must abide by the following guidelines: Virtual meeting platform tools should be used whenever possible. For any indoor activity that does occur in-person, both volunteers and public participants…
Join us in January
Join together online with fellow chapter members on Saturday 1/23 for our first chapter meeting and AT presentation for 2021. See the event calendar for details. See the special volunteer celebration issue of The GLC Tidings that highlights our accomplishments in 2020 as we provided “Service Against All Odds”. Stay active, watch the events calendar,…
TMN Tuesdays Launch in 2021
On the Second Tuesday of each month at the noon hour (12PM Central Standard Time), the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event (sometimes including some fantastic new and returning guest speakers). More information about each of these monthly events is pending, but in the meantime – save these dates! January…
Happy Natural Holidays
Enjoy the Winter holidays the Master Naturalist Way! Go for a hike. Observe the birds in your backyard. Watch a webinar or join an online meeting. Check in on a fellow chapter member by phone or email. Post your Texas nature-related photos to social media. AND, make sure you log all your qualifying volunteer service…
Come Join Us ONLINE in November
The Gideon Lincecum Chapter Meeting will be virtual (WEBEX) Saturday November 21 beginning at 9:30 am . Please join us online for this last chapter meeting of 2020. Through this virtual platform, we will be able to see and hear each other and get important updates about chapter business. The AT program that was planned…
“The GLC Tidings” celebrates Autumn
Read the November 2020 issue of our chapter newsletter. * See your invite to the meeting and training program on November 21. * Learn about the benefits of Giant Ragweed. * Get updates on our service projects and see fellow chapter members hard at work. * Enjoy getting to know fellow members through their profiles……