Title: Aquatic Systems Ecology and Management – Aquatic Ecosystems
Presentation Description: The science and management strategies driving watershed and and aquatic habitat conservation in Texas.
Speaker: Megan Bean
Presentation Length: One hour.
Intended Audience: Adult
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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Title: Aquatic Systems Ecology and Management – Texas Water Resources and Watershed Protection
Presentation Description: Learn about our Texas water resources, the current (pun intended) conditions, conservation, and protection.
Speaker: Tara Bushnoe & Shelby Taber
Presentation Length: One hour and 13 minutes.
Intended Audience: Adult
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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Title: Archaeology – Native Heritage
Presentation Description: This presentation offers an overview of Central Texas archaeology
Speaker: Jonathan Jarvis
Presentation Length: Two hours and 27 minutes.
Intended Audience: Adult
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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Botany: Naming of Plants
Presentation Description: Botany 101 is all about how plants are named and tips on identification.
Speaker: Kim Ort
Presentation Length: 90 Minutes, including question and answer time.
Intended Audience: Adult.
Fee: Free
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Computer, Projector, Screen/TV
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Ecological Concepts: Central Texas and Beyond – Ecoregion and Landscape Conservation
Presentation Description: This presentation introduces the history and ecology of ecoregions. It provides a deeper understanding of how plant and animal communities are connected. Broad and long-term conservation strategies are discussed. It will be found useful and educational in biogeographical literacy.
Speaker: April Sansom
Presentation Length: 50 Minutes.
Intended Audience: Adult.
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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Ecological Concepts: The Nitrogen Cycle
Presentation Description: The Nitrogen Cycle is one of three natural cycles that make life, as we know it, possible on the Earth. This presentation answers the questions of: What is the Nitrogen Cycle? Why do YOU care? What can YOU do? The intent is to leave you wondering and amazed about the Nitrogen Cycle.
Speaker: Mark Hults
Presentation Length: Minimum of 30 minutes and maximum of one hour, including question and answer time.
Intended Audience: Elementary, Middle, High School, and Adult
Fee: Free
Format: PowerPoint and/or Handout
Equipment Needed: Computer, Projector, Screen/TV
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Title: Entomology – Entomology: A Very Introductory Introduction
Presentation Description: Learn about the most diverse life form on the planet.
Speaker: Craig Hensley
Presentation Length: Two hours and 54 minutes.
Intended Audience: Adult
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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Title: Geology – A Brief Geologic History of Texas
Presentation Description: This is an introduction to the geologic history of Texas and the Hill Country.
Speaker: Dr. Carter Kearns
Presentation Length: One hour and 14 minutes.
Intended Audience: Adult
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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Title: Geology and Soils – Aquifers & Limestone Formation
Presentation Description: Learn about how the aquifers came to be and what goes on beneath your feet.
Speaker: Michael R. McGinnis, Ph.D.
Presentation Length: One hour and 2 minutes.
Intended Audience: Adult
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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Title: Herpetology – Introduction to Herpetology
Presentation Description: A 12 week course in a short time that answers what herbetolgy is and then focuses on the Hill Country.
Speaker: Jared Holmes
Presentation Length: One hour and 21 minutes.
Intended Audience: Adult
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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Title: Hydrology – Groundwater: A Shared Resource
Presentation Description: This is about water, where it comes from, its usage and its future.
Speaker: Charlie Flatten
Presentation Length: One hour and five minutes.
Intended Audience: Adult
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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Title: Mammalogy – The Study of Mammals
Presentation Description: Learn about the mammals of the Hill Country. Mammal activity, conservation, and land management are discussed.
Speaker: Rufus Stephens
Presentation Length: One hour and 48 minutes.
Intended Audience: Adult
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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Title: Texas Water Resources – Draught Proof Texas
Presentation Description: The history of floods in Texas is presented, followed by actions that can be taken to lessen the problem while increasing the available water.
Speaker: Pete Van Dyck
Presentation Length: One hour and 13 minutes.
Intended Audience: Adult
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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Title: Texas Water Resources – Hill Country Aquifers, Karst, Springs, Wells, and How You can Help
Presentation Description: Learn about water in the Texas Hill Country and what you can do to help with this critical resource.
Speaker: Robin H. Gary
Presentation Length: One hour and 2 minutes.
Intended Audience: Adult
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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Title: Urban Ecosystems – Confronting Urban Issues
Presentation Description: Learn about green development, agriculture, stewardship, and conservation in the urban environment. Discussion about what YOU can do to make a difference.
Speaker: Ben Eldredge
Presentation Length: One hour and 20 minutes.
Intended Audience: Adult
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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Title: Weather and Climate
Presentation Description: Learn about weather and climate from an expert.
Speaker: Paul Yura
Presentation Length: One hour and 20 minutes.
Intended Audience: Adult
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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Title: Wetland Ecology and Management – Riparian Systems & Management
Presentation Description: Learn about riparian systems, why they matter, the plants, common stressors, and stewardship.
Speaker: Rachel Seets
Presentation Length: One hour and four minutes.
Intended Audience: Adult
This presentation is available as a recording from the Chapter’s 2023 class. There is no charge to view the recording.
Format: PowerPoint
Equipment Needed: Any device capable of displaying a MP4 file format.
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