Every spring the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge brings over 1000 elementary students to Doeskin Ranch to learn about Environmental Education.
The two programs (Bridges to Birding & Going Buggy) adhere to the TEKS guidelines and coordinate with classroom curriculum.
The children visit the Refuge during the week (Tuesday-Thursday) the last two weeks in April and the 1st and 4th weeks in May. Some classes may be added in March. You need to be at Doeskin Ranch form 8:30 am until about 1:00 pm. You will be expected to set up your station (students arrive at 9 am) and break down your station after noon.
We will be training only new volunteers to teach these classes in March. We expect a commitment to Balcones Refuge of at least one day this spring.
The training for both programs will be held at the Flying X Ranch on Thursday, March 2, 2017. The training will run from 9 am until noon. Snacks and water will be provided. It is expected that this will count as Advanced Training for Master Naturalists..
Registration at the Friends of Balcones website is required.