Cibolo Center for Conservation

The Bioblitz is intended to fill in the gaps of species not included in our Wildlife Field Research formalized surveys. Participants are invited to submit observations of any critters or plants of interest that they find on either campus, Cibolo Nature Center or Herff Farm, at anytime during the scheduled Wildlife Field Research event October... Read More →

When Monday, October 7th, 2024 from 9:00am to 3:00pm Address 140 City Park Road, Boerne, TX 78006 Shift Details During the butterfly survey, community scientists walk a steady pace throughout the nature center's four habitats: prairie, marsh, riparian and woodland along with an experienced team leader and document the species observed as well as what plants... Read More →

A team of photographers and nature enthusiasts take photos to document changes in the prairie structure over time. By comparing photos from successive years, Cibolo Nature Center land managers and researchers have a visual reference that help to inform management practices and data interpretation. You will be walking through the prairie so appropriate attire is highly... Read More →

Participants in the Dragonfly and Damselfly (Odonate) Survey will walk in specified areas looking for odonates to photograph for later identification. Photos are submitted to iNaturalist for identification. The photos should not be enhanced or modified in any way and are considered raw data. Experienced nature photographers with personal DSLR camera are preferred, but not... Read More →

When Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm Address 140 City Park Road, Boerne, TX 78006 Shift Details Community scientists head out to the creek after dusk to listen to frog calls, identify the species present, and rank the chorus according to the quantity of calls that are heard. The survey will also cover woodland,... Read More →

We often have no-show volunteers for some of our surveys. Sign up for this activity if you can be on site for a scheduled survey as back-up. If we need people for surveys we will assign you to one. If not, we will ask you to participate in our iNaturalist BioBlitz or other volunteer tasks.... Read More →

When Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00pm Address 140 City Park Road, Boerne, TX 78006 Shift Details This is intended to give a brief overview of the protocol used in the Prairie Vegetation Survey and to introduce the target species that are evaluated in the survey based on season. Participants will learn the characteristics... Read More →

When Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 from 9:30am to 11:00am Address 140 City Park Road, Boerne, TX 78006 Shift Details Community scientists will walk areas of the Herff Farm and count milkweed plants as well as search for monarch eggs and larvae. Must be able to walk unaided on uneven terrain and withstand exposure to some inclement... Read More →