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.
Join our experts, Fred Lyons and Philip Hight, in a monthly expedition to view and record the feathered wildlife of Martin Dies Jr. State Park. Meet at 8am at the Cherokee Unit (south side, way back near the boat ramp, look for parked cars). Park entrance ($4 per person, cash or card) can be paid... Read More →
Join Philip Hight for a Paddling Adventure at Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. Contact Philip for more details.
Would you like to teach people the simple art of making smores? Come volunteer with Ranger Katy to wrangler fires and distribute smores materials! How much easier and more fun can you get?! This should also be Mother's Day weekend, so it's a great way for mothers to teach their young children about making a... Read More →
Be a part of the future of MDJSP. An amphitheater will be built behind the group hall in the Walnut Ridge Unit. Meet at the Group Hall. Schedule - 9am - Wednesday, May 17th 9am - Thursday, May 18th 8am - Saturday, May 20th 12pm- Potluck BBQ Call or text Katy Nilligan if you are... Read More →
ANRA is now running the Rendezvous Starts at Boggy Slough Need Committee Members: Contact Kimberly
Be a part of the future of MDJSP. An amphitheater will be built behind the group hall in the Walnut Ridge Unit. Meet at the Group Hall. Schedule - 9am - Wednesday, May 17th 9am - Thursday, May 18th 8am - Saturday, May 20th 12pm- Potluck BBQ Call or text Katy Nilligan if you are... Read More →
Be a part of the future of MDJSP. An amphitheater will be built behind the group hall in the Walnut Ridge Unit. Meet at the Group Hall. Schedule - 9am - Wednesday, May 17th 9am - Thursday, May 18th 8am - Saturday, May 20th 12pm- Potluck BBQ Call or text Katy Nilligan if you are... Read More →
Help our group document all the plant/wildlife species in Jasper & Newton counties! Download iNaturalist on your phone. Make observations and take photos of your findings and post them. They should automatically be included in the "Longleaf Ridge Master Naturalist" project if you are in Jasper or Newton County. Bring whatever you need to make... Read More →
Celebrate National Trails Day at our park! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend. Try and complete our challenge in one day, or over the course of several days. For each trail you complete, get a stamp on your Trail Pass at the Education Center or Headquarters. The total... Read More →
Good Day to Teach Someone to Fish https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/recreational/wheretofish/?utm_campaign=fishtx&utm_medium=email&utm_source=may2023
Ranger Katie has a special event planned for the American Hiking Society's "National Trails Day!" She is hoping to encourage everyone to hike every trail in Martin Dies Jr. State Park by making a passport that will have spaces to put a stamp upon completion of each trail segment. I bet this will require some... Read More →
Celebrate National Trails Day at our park! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend. Try and complete our challenge in one day, or over the course of several days. For each trail you complete, get a stamp on your Trail Pass at the Education Center or Headquarters. The total... Read More →
Celebrate National Trails Day at our park! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend. Try and complete our challenge in one day, or over the course of several days. For each trail you complete, get a stamp on your Trail Pass at the Education Center or Headquarters. The total... Read More →
