Caddo Mounds Grass House site prep

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 SP Night Hike

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 →

Neches River Rendezvous CANCELED

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 Tree & Plant Walk

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 →

LRMN & JMG Arboretum Work Day

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 →

Wildflower Walk at Watson Preserve

  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. Guided Paddling

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

Intro to Monarch Conservation

This is a 2-day paid online event ($50) hosted by The National Wildlife Federation and The Native Plant Society of Texas. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-monarch-conservation-2-day-workshop-may-24-26-2022-tickets-269065300557 Details from their Facebook page: "Monarch butterflies need your help! Register for our 2-day virtual workshop on May 24th and 26th to increase your understanding of monarch butterfly life cycle, population threats,... Read More →

East TX Pollinators in Tyler, TX

Hosted by the Facebook Group "East Texas Gardening." $25 Details from the event page: "If you want to learn more about the diversity of pollinators in East and what you can do to help them, join us Friday May 27 from 9 till noon at the Tyler Rose Garden Center for a wonderful information program.... Read More →

LRMN Board Meeting

LRMN Board Meeting at the AgriLife office in the Courthouse Annex in Jasper 10AM If you have an idea that you'd like to bring up and discuss with officers (ideas for field trip, guest speaker, project, chapter purchases, or other comments) you are welcome to attend!