Upcoming Events
Mockingbird Nature Park
Wildflower Walk – 3rd Saturday of the Month at 9am
March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, September 19, October 17
Monthly Meetings and Programs
6:00 PM – Chapter Business Meeting
7:00 PM – Program
Location: First United Methodist Church; 505 W. Marvin Ave., Waxahachie.
Fidelis Hall Meeting Room
Or join us online using the link below
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June 22, 2026
Burn to be Wild: The Ecology of Fire
Fire is a destructive and feared force of nature, but it is also a force for nature. Fire has defined the landscape and ecosystems of North America for millennia, and its presence or absence can change the face of the Earth. Learn all about how the plants and animals of Texas have evolved to live with and even depend on fire and what that means for the future of nature conservation in our state.
Born and raised in Texas, Will McDaniel is a lifelong naturalist devoted to nature conservation. Graduating from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Wildlife Conservation and an M.S. in Ecosystem Science, Will has spent time working as a wildlife technician, zoologist, and nature educator before joining Texas Parks and Wildlife as the Park Interpreter for Cedar Hill State Park. Will enjoys wildlife photography, birding, and native gardening in his spare time.
July 27, 2026
Monarch Waystations for Texas
Monarch Waystations for Texas covers the amazing story of the Monarch Butterfly’s life cycle and migration, explains historic and current threats to Monarch populations, and why Texas is critical for Monarchs’ future success. The program covers real steps Texas residents can take to help Monarchs in their own yards, and what to plant to feed Monarchs.
Carol Clark is a Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist, Texas Master Naturalist, and long-time member of the Native Plant Society of Texas. She can’t remember a time when she wasn’t excited about plants and insects. When she isn’t busy teaching others about pollinators or native plants, she enjoys looking after her own colossal Monarch Waystation and wildlife refuge in Cooke County.
