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 →
THIS EVENT WAS CANCELED. It seems that many of the kayak rental companies that helped to make this event possible are out of business due to the pandemic. Very sad! 23rd Annual Neches River Rendezvous - an event for paddlecraft (canoes, kayaks, SUPs) Boggy Slough Conservation Area 590 Boggy Slough Rd, Lufkin, TX
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site event 1649 TX Hwy 21, Alto, TX Join Smith County Extension Agent, East Texas Native Plant Expert and Storyteller Greg Grant, and Cherokee County Extension Agent Kim Benton for a fun and informative walk in the woods. Come prepared to hike. We will meet in the museum/visitor center. Read more... Read More →
The Jasper Master Gardeners welcome volunteers to help spruce up and continue adding improvements to the Jasper Arboretum! This a place where Earth Day events are held, education on pollinators is spread, and pollinator food is grown. It is important for our outreach to the local community! Please bring gloves, hand tools, water, sunscreen, hat,... Read More →
We will host a guided tour of the preserve on Saturday, May 21st starting at 9:30 am. Joe Liggio (author of Wild Orchids of Texas) will be here to help identify the wildflowers and other native plants. Please check our website before you come in case of cancellation. Artesian water is available from the well on the North end, near the road. We... Read More →
Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Dam B (B.A. Steinhagen) Lake May 21st 10am - 12:30pm June 11th 10am - 12:30pm Want to learn about the best places to canoe/kayak on Dam B lake? Let a park volunteer show you around! For more information visit their website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/martin-dies-jr/park_events
