Friends of Martin Dies Jr. State Park meeting will be held at the park in the Education Center. This groups raises funds to support the park with various projects. This quarterly meeting, Katie, the new interpretative ranger, is expected to have a list of supplies to be approved for purchase for activities in the state... Read More →
***UPDATE: Event is postponed until June 16th due to severe weather threat*** The Jasper Master Gardeners and LRMN will work together to have events at the Jasper Arboretum to celebrate Earth Day. Last year was a hit, so we expect more may attend this year. Dan and D'Ann plan to have a table to teach... Read More →
Our wonderful new interpretative ranger has a day full of events planned for Earth Day! Starting at 9AM - Adopt-A-Trail, pick up trash along the trails in the park 11AM - Insect Netting at the Education Center 1PM - Corn snake feeding 3:30PM- Guided hike on The Island Trail Feel free to volunteer your... Read More →
The Houston Audubon Society will have a field trip to the High Island Sanctuary to see migratory birds that are coming across the Gulf of Mexico from the Yucatan Peninsula. There will be 3 legs to this trip: 8am meet at Boy Scout Woods 12pm Beach drive (must have $10 beach pass) 4pm meet at... Read More →
The TPWD Texas Nature Trackers put on a virtual event every year using the iNaturalist app. You are encouraged to make observations within the eligible cities from 4/18 - 5/1. This event is designed to get people outside and discover nature. The data from the observations may also be used by TPWD staff or graduate... Read More →
This annual birding event is officially called the "Great Texas Birding Classic." Our team will be birding at Martin Dies Jr. State Park at the Walnut Ridge unit boat ramp (near the dining hall). You must sign up for the team (which comes with a T-shirt) by March 20th. Contact Claire Boutte for more details.... Read More →
This is a paddlecraft event (canoe/kayak/paddleboard) that benefits the Big Thicket Association. You'll put in your craft at the Lower Neches River Authority (LNVA) Saltwater Barrier 9th Annual Neches River Rally. This year’s route will take paddlers through the Big Thicket National Preserve via the 4.8-mile Cooks Lake to Scatterman Paddling Trail. This is a... Read More →
TMN Tuesday is an online webinar that offers members an Advanced Training opportunity. Earn an hour of AT by registering for and watching this Texas Master Naturalist official webinar each month on the second Tuesday. If you miss a day, don't worry, you can still go back and watch a recording on the TMN website.... Read More →
Join us for a potluck dinner and listen to a guest speaker at our monthly meetings! We meet at Martin Dies Jr. State Park dining hall in the Walnut Ridge unit (until May, when it will begin converting into the state park's "Discovery Green"). Meetings start at 6:00pm. Anyone is welcome to join us at... Read More →
The new interpretative ranger, Katie, has asked for help with kid's activities at Martin Dies Jr. State Park. Parnell Elementary plans to bring kids on a field trip. Contact Richard Peters or the state park for more information.
