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Posted 5/16/2025 from Debbie Kyrouac: (Approved for AT) The Winding Branch Ranch in Bulverde is a nonprofit sanctuary for rescued farm animals. They are expanding their community programming to include native plants. The programs are free to the public. Please use the link below to register.https://w ww.windingbranchranch.org/greenertogetherseries

Posted 5/15/2025 from Izzy Mabry at Old Tunnel: “Hello! My name is Izzy, and I just wanted to reach out to say Hi and introduce myself. Starting June I will be the new Superintendent at Old Tunnel State Park. I am looking forward to working with you and the TMN chapter in the area. If you need anything, please feel free to email me. Izzy Mabry /\^._.^/\ Elizabeth.Mabry@tpwd.texas.gov

Posted 5/6/2025 from Patty Harrell at Bamberger: Please let your folks know the visit to the ranch originally scheduled for today (May 6^th) has been rescheduled for May 15^th. I’ve already notified the volunteers who had signed up for tomorrow. Nonetheless, volunteers are needed to lead two nature hikes on May 15^th (instead of May 6^th). The school visit planned for May 7^th is unchanged.

Ongoing Opportunities to Volunteer

From Trish Coons on the Agrilife Project Workdays: The chapter has a new project at Agrilife under Trish Coons. The workdays will be on Saturdays (no more Tuesdays). Please review the Signup Genius to join the group and learn about the different phases of the project. If you would like to come out but prefer not to use Signup Genius, please send an email to Trish at trishcoons@gmail.com to let her know you are coming. Here is the sign-up genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AABAD2DAB9-54009694-agrilife

from Nyta Brown Park Superintendent, Old Tunnel:
Old Tunnel Volunteer Opportunities
Most volunteer opportunities are to assist at Old Tunnel on evenings during bat season (5 p.m. until dark.)
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email the Park Superintendent, Nyta Brown, nyta.brown@tpwd.texas.gov

From Cibolo Center for Conservation: Volunteer Opportunities Check out our full calendar for upcoming opportunities. Home – The Cibolo Center for Conservation. Please check with Jeanie Springer to be sure activity is eligible for VH or AT credit. If you have questions, please contact: volunteer@cibolo.org

From Krystie Miner: If you’d like to volunteer at Bracken Bat Cave Preserve but missed the training, please contact me, Krystie Miner, at kminer@batcon.org to schedule a “Shadowing Training” session.

From Susan Bogle: “Madrone Trail Pollinator Garden workdays are Monday & Wednesday mornings, starting at 8:30 am. For more info check out the Out & About Calendar here: Out & About Calendar (txmn.org) or please contact Susan Bogle at jfbogle@gvtc.com.

From Canyon Lake Gorge: There are many volunteer opportunities at Canyon Lake Gorge. Go to https://canyongorgetours.com/become_a_volunteer to learn more. Please contact Joe Finneran (zjmf07@gmail.com) or Mike Poffenberger (poffsrus@gmail.com) if you have questions or concerns.