https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/butterflies-of-williamson-county-tx Join us in identifying the kinds of butterflies that can be found throughout Williamson county.As per state guidelines, observations cannot be on your own property. Record these hours at:… Read More →
Honeysuckle Leaf Blight
We are on the hunt for honeysuckle leaf blight; can you help us find it? Honeysuckle leaf blight, caused by the fungal pathogen Insolibasidium deformans, is a disease that affects honeysuckle species, particularly… Read More →
Loggerhead Shrike Project with Texas Nature Trackers
Greetings,On behalf of Tania Homayoun and the Texas Nature Trackers (TNT) program, I would like to extend an invitation to your chapter for a new TMN volunteer opportunity. Working with… Read More →
FYI – Homegrown National Park
If you listened to last month’s TMN Tuesday, you heard Doug Tallamy talk about his new project, Homegrown National Park. Just plant natives and you can get on the map!… Read More →
Texas Winter Storm 2021 Plant & Pollinator Survey
Calling all community scientists! The February freeze damaged vegetation across Texas. The February freeze damaged vegetation across Texas. We’d like your help tracking the recovery of plants that flower in… Read More →
Winter Storm’s Impact
It is starting to become clear that the impacts of last week’s Winter Storm in Texas may have been catastrophic for some wildlife populations. TPWD officials and Master Naturalists alike… Read More →
Journey North – Citizen Science Projects!
Visit Journey North for some great citizen science projects. This is a national science citizen science opportunity, but some will apply to Williamson County, Texas. Hummingbirds, Monarch butterflies, Robins, pollinators… Read More →
Great Backyard Bird Count
It’s almost time for the Great Backyard Bird Count! February 12-15, 2021. Go to the website: Great Backyard Bird Count. and join in the fun! Report hours at :FR:Bird Populations
Prescribed Fire Volunteer Opportunity
Prescribed fire at Alligator Prairie in Milam County Master Naturalists have been offered an invitation to participate as assistants or observers in a prescribed fire. TPWD Billy Lambert is coordinating… Read More →
Virtual Volunteer Fair is Open!
Schedule is at the very bottom of this post. Get ready to volunteer! The Texas Master Naturalists is hosting its second Virtual Volunteer Fair over two days next week: Wednesday February… Read More →