Need an excuse to get out this weekend and see some nature? Don’t forget the City Nature Challenge is underway and continues until Monday, April 27. Use the iNaturalist App…
Becoming a Texas Waters Specialist
Ever wondered what it takes to be considered a Texas Waters Specialist? Find the answer and more at Texas Waters Specialist.
Texas Stream Team Opportunities
The Texas Real Estate Advocacy and Defense (TREAD) organization is seeking water quality citizen scientists to conduct surface water quality monitoring to study the impacts of Permian Highway Pipeline (PHP) construction. “This…
The Wild Snakes of Texas
An article recently appeared in the March issue of the Texas Highways Magazine featuring Elm Fork Texas Master Naturalist Member, Chuck Swatske, in “The Wild Snakes of Texas” article. https://texashighways.com/things-to-do/wildlife/the-wild-snakes-of-texas/
Texas Nature Trackers Presentation on Using iNaturalist
Tania Homayoun, one of two state Texas Nature Trackers, gave an online presentation for our April 2020 chapter meeting on the importance of citizen science and how to use iNaturalist…
Texas Master Volunteer Entomology Specialist
Molly Keck, Extension Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will be hosting this year’s master volunteer advanced entomology training in San Antonio. Training details are still being worked…
Aquarium Fishes as Invasives
From the Texas Master Naturalist listserv: What potential invasive species may be available for sale at aquarium stores across Texas? This is a question that Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s…
Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) : a learning community for adults 50+
Our local Lone Star College hosts classes to enrich the lives of seniors. Activities this year include birding and native plant classes. Membership is only $25 for the academic year…
March Mart Needs Volunteers!
Though many of these volunteer positions don’t count for recorded hours, we always like to assist our partner, Mercer Botanic Gardens. The one activity that can claim volunteer hours is…