From NPSOT:
Not for Advanced Training, but a good .pdf resource for drought tolerant plants: Tough Plants for Dry Times
Advanced Training – NPSOT Chapter Meeting: Thursday, September 12, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm
‘Flight of the Mexican Long-nosed Bat: Modeling the potential geographic distribution of a key pollination corridor in Mexico and the United States’
Speaker: Emma Gomez-Ruiz, Ph.D. candidate, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University
Maintaining corridors that allow migratory pollinators to move between patches of plants is critical for preserving the genetic diversity of plant species. Join Emma Gomez-Ruiz, Ph.D. candidate at Texas A&M University, for a fascinating look into her research focusing on nectar-feeding bats that follow century plants (agave) blooms during their annual migration from central Mexico to the southern United States. She aims to improve understanding of the corridor including the effects of climate change, to support conservation of the species.
From El Camino Real Chapter
Thursday, September 12th – AgriLife Webinar-Part 3 on Trinity River Water Quality Issues @ Noon-1:00pm. This V.E. event is the last webinar hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Trinity Waters, part 3 is Meeting the Water Needs for Texans and Wildlife. It will discuss meeting the water needs for Texans and wildlife, watershed protection strategies, and how we are building partnerships to promote the message that rural land stewardship practices can improve the quality and quantity of water for the roughly 40-45% of Texans that rely on the Trinity River to meet their water needs. All the webinars center on the importance of proper land stewardship and water conservation to ensure future water for rural and urban areas that depend on the Trinity River. To access the webinar, go to the Forestry Webinar Portal and select Upcoming Webinars, then select Meeting the Water Needs for Texans and Wildlife. For more information, contact Blake E. Alldredge @ 0979-845-0916 or www.trinitywaters.org.
Thursday November 19th – State of Water @ 6:00pm @ TBD in Rockdale. This A.T. event will be presented by Cappy Smith who will provide more valuable information on the State of Water series. For more information, contact Katherine Bedrich.
From the Central Texas Chapter
September 12, 12:00-1:00 (AT) Salado Library Texas Master Naturalist Series Gil Eckrich will be speaking on “Native Plants for the Birds”
October 10, 2:00-3:00 (AT) Salado Library Texas Master Naturalist Series. Gerrie Johnson and Mariam Jordon present “Salado Creek Water Testing with the Texas Stream Team”
Saturday, October 12th – Herpetology with Bill Brooks @ 10:00-Noon at the Harris Community Center and Bell Co Expo Center grounds. This A.T. is sponsored by the Central Texas Chapter Master Naturalist and will present Herpetology by Bill Brooks. For more information, contact Yvonne Eele @ [email protected] (CTCMN).
October 12, 10:00-2:00 (AT) Herpetology with Bill Brooks.
Contact: Yvonne Eele [email protected]
From the Wildflower Center
September 22 – Wildflower Center Museum Events – Garden Tours at 10:oo a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Wildflower Seeding Demonstrations 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
From Canyon of the Eagles
Here is a link to their September calendar: http://www.canyonoftheeagles.com/interactive/September+Activities.pdf
Events such as their guided nature walks, Snake rattle and coil, and Star Viewing at Eagle Eye Observatory are likely to be Advanced Training.
From McKinney Roughs Nature Park
Walk on the Wild Side –
» Sat., Oct. 5, 2013
» Sat., Dec. 14, 2013
» 10 a.m.-noon, $5/adult, children 12 and under are free, adults and children ages 8 and up
Enjoy an interpretive hike as a park naturalist brings together a unique blend of human and natural history to tell the story of the Colorado River. Discover how the river influences animal, plant and human life along its banks. After your hike, visit McKinney Roughs’ Visitor’s Center gift shop with live native Texas animals and interactive exhibits. Bring a picnic lunch and make it a nature day! Hike is limited to the first 20 participants. Clubs or groups of more than five people should schedule a private hike.
Stargazing at the Roughs No registration Required.
» Fridays, Sept. 13, 2013; Dec., 13, 2013; and Feb. 7, 2014
» 9:30–11 p.m., FREE, All ages
Don’t miss this opportunity for the whole family to explore the galaxy together as our astronomer takes you on a tour of the Milky Way that’s truly out of this world! Behold the wonder of the cosmos through our Dobsonian telescopes and venture beyond the boundaries of our planet. Learn about the constellations and marvel at the beauty and mystery of the universe in this spectacular free program for the whole family. Bring lawn chairs, refreshments and blankets for comfort and enjoy this family event. Program will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Please call 512-303-5073 to find out program’s status the day of the event. An alternate activity will be provided if program cancels.