High Island on the Bolivar Peninsula has lots of migrating coastal birds this time of year! They fly from Mexico in the evening and arrive at the Texas Coast by the early afternoon of the next day. It's a fun experience to see and photograph these wild species! The Houston Audubon offers several wooded areas... Read More →
From Big Thicket's Facebook Post: "Junior Ranger Day is 1 month from today! Join us on Saturday, April 23, at the Big Thicket Visitor's Center for a fun, free, family-friendly day of activities. Here’s the scoop on the day’s events: See park ranger and firefighter vehicles up close Make seed balls to help us replant... Read More →
Training classes for new master naturalists begin Feb 15, 2022. We will continue to have a class every Tuesday evening (5:30pm) after that until May 3, 2022. Bring your dinner with you. Be ready to learn! Returning members are also encouraged to attend as many classes as they can. Refresh your memory or learn something... Read More →
We'll be looking at the old mill site, bat boxes, and the habitat for the endangered species, Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW). New members: This is another chance to get initial training hours! We're getting close to the end of classes. Check to see if you will have 40 hours once it's all done. 9:00am-1:00pm Pack a... Read More →
Training classes for new master naturalists begin Feb 15, 2022. We will continue to have a class every Tuesday evening (5:30pm) after that until May 3, 2022. Bring your dinner with you. Be ready to learn! Returning members are also encouraged to attend as many classes as they can. Refresh your memory or learn something... Read More →
On Saturday May 7th from 8:00 to 9:00 AM join Lisa and Kathleen Appelbaum for a walk at the preserve. We will be looking for migrating songbirds as well as our summer residents. Now is a great time to be outside and to enjoy the birds at the preserve. We will help you identify birds by sounds as well as field marks. Experienced... Read More →
Village Creek State Park (Silsbee, TX) is hosting a volunteer workday. If you'd like to meet members from our neighboring TMN chapter (Sabine-Neches chapter), you will likely find them here! Details from the Facebook event page: "For this workday we will be finishing up the final touches on the Village Creek Trail (HELLO SWIM BEACH!!)... Read More →
Did you know that Beaumont had a botanical garden in Tyrell Park? Here's an event that could give you a good excuse to go stroll through them! From their Facebook event page: "Celebrate the return of the Beaumont Maypole Festival, and bring the entire family to the beautiful Beaumont Botanical Gardens! With emcee Marty Craig,... Read More →
The Caddo Mounds State Historic Site (Alto, TX) is working to replace a grass hut that was lost to a tornado. Volunteers are welcome to help prepare the area where it will be built. Details from the Facebook event page: "Join us to prep the area where the grass house will be built. We will... Read More →
Village Creek State Park (Silsbee, TX) is hosting a Night Hike event, which should be fun! Details from the Facebook event page: "What goes bump in the night? WHO makes that noise? Join us for a wild Friday the 13th night hike as we unmask some of the nocturnal creatures that call our park home.... Read More →
