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Join Ranger Nathan for a family-friendly stroll on the Longleaf Pine Trail!Explore one of Big Thicket's most exciting ecosystems, the longleaf pine uplands, and check out the plants and animals that call it home. Along the way, learn how the preserve uses many tools to restore this area—including fire!The walk is 1 mile roundtrip. Participants... Read More →
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Members $30/Nonmembers $35Sunset is a beautiful time on Armand Bayou. Join us for a relaxing trip, observing local wildlife as you drift peacefully along on the Bayou Ranger II pontoon boat.Health & Safety: Please bring plenty of water and bug spray.Booking Sunset Cruise for 6/13/26 - Armand Bayou Nature CenterPlease use the following AT Code:... Read More → |
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Online. $90 Workshop Series (Includes all workshops in series)Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM through Monday August 3, 2026From intricately woven pouches suspended from impossibly small branches to huge platform structures weighing up to a ton, the nests birds create are definitely impressive!In this series, we'll take an in-depth look at the variety of... Read More → |
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In person (RSVP by June 24). Free (pay $15 for catered lunch or bring own lunch).Date & Time: July 1 from 8 am to 4:30 pmWhere: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Galveston County, 4102 Main St, La Marque, TX 77568Description: Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Workshop. Attend a one-day training that will focus on the nature and function... Read More →
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Join our naturalists in the nature center to learn about Plain-bellied Water Snakes. Cogran Systems - online registrationPlease use the following AT Code: AT: Single Presentation; TMN AT Report hours |
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First Saturday Van ToursThe first Saturday of each month, a guided van tour of the refuge will take visitors on a 11/2 hour trip through the prairie. Join one of our staff for drive through the refuge to learn about the native coastal prairie, history of the refuge, the biology of the Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken, and what’s being done... Read More →
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Any season is a great season to learn about trees! Jim McKee, a Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher will be leading more walks throughout the year to teach us how to identify the trees that live here in Russ Pitman Park. You’ll learn how to use leaf, bark, twig characteristics, and more to... Read More → |
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Online. $90 Workshop Series (Includes all workshops in series)Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM through Monday August 3, 2026From intricately woven pouches suspended from impossibly small branches to huge platform structures weighing up to a ton, the nests birds create are definitely impressive!In this series, we'll take an in-depth look at the variety of... Read More → |
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Rescheduled from June 16. Kirsten Sorenson, Senior Program Manager, Research and Cleanups at Keep Texas BeautifulJoin Keep Texas Beautiful for an overview of the Texas Litter Database, a statewide tool designed to turn cleanup data into actionable insights for conservation. This webinar will introduce how litter data collected across Texas -on shorelines, in parks, and... Read More →
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Join the Lower Trinity Basin Master Naturalist Chapter for an AT training after the business meeting. Please use the following AT Code: AT: With Chapter Meeting: TMN AT Report hours |
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The Lamar University Signature Centers and BUDMAC faculty are happy to announce the rescheduling of the Southeast Texas, Beneficial Use of Dredge Material Symposium on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026, on the Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, campus (location and program details below). Please RSVP as "attending in-person" for the lunch count. All will have access online... Read More →
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Join Jesse Jones Park employees to learn about the Rock Cycle. There are two times for this class. Free. In person. Plenty of spots available. Please use the following AT Code: AT: Single Presentation; TMN AT Report hours
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Join Jesse Jones Park employees to learn about the Rock Cycle. There are two times for this class. Free. In person. Plenty of spots available. Please use the following AT Code: AT: Single Presentation; TMN AT Report hours |
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Free. Beginner Mushroom Hunting with Dr. Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen. Join Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen as he returns to Mercer for an exciting introduction to mushroom hunting in Southeast Texas. Learn how to identify common species, discover the best local foraging spots, explore foraging laws and safety tips, and even pick up a few delicious recipe... Read More →
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Live or Online. FreeWhile archeologists now believe people have lived in Texas for more than 21,000 years, what defines the different “eras” of Texas archeology? How do archeologists distinguish between the Paleoindian, Archaic, and Late Prehistoric periods, and what do these time periods reveal about the lives of the people who lived here long before... Read More →
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Online. Free.America has birthed plenty of revolutionaries. In the realm of conservation, though, few names come close to Aldo. In an era when extractive land use was threatening America’s lands, waters, wildlife, and ways of life, Aldo Leopold took innovative action to change how we relate to and treat the land. From securing the nation’s very first wilderness area in the... Read More → |
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Mercer Botanic Gardens presents Beyond Bees! Free. In person. Join us for a buzzing good time on a walking tour where you’ll meet colonies of carpenter bees and honeybees - guided by a master beekeeper. Perfect for curious kiddos and grown-ups alike...get ready to discover the amazing world of bees and learn how you can make... Read More → |
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In person, free. Just show up.It's a trap!Big Thicket's carnivorous plants use deception to trick and trap insects in order to get the nutrients they need.Explore a natural garden of carnivorous plants with a ranger. This 1-mile, hour-long walk on the Pitcher Plant Trail will give you an up-close look at these unusual plants.The Pitcher... Read More →
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Free, In person Native Alternatives for Invasive Plants with Jenna Alcala. In this class, you will learn what makes a plant invasive, as well as what native plants make great alternatives to invasive options. No need to sign up. Please use the following AT Code: AT: Single Presentation; TMN AT Report hours
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Free. In person.Bats play an important role in our ecosystem. These often misunderstood creatures are not only fascinating, but are crucial for maintaining ecological balance. Join bat expert, Jerrel Geisler, to learn all about our nocturnal neighbors. Discover where they live, what they eat, and so much more!Please register here: https://www.cogran.io/index.html?pct3programs#/Please use the following AT Code:... Read More → |
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Join Ranger Nathan for a family-friendly stroll on the Longleaf Pine Trail!Explore one of Big Thicket's most exciting ecosystems, the longleaf pine uplands, and check out the plants and animals that call it home. Along the way, learn how the preserve uses many tools to restore this area—including fire!The walk is 1 mile roundtrip. Participants... Read More → |
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Online. $90 Workshop Series (Includes all workshops in series)Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM through Monday August 3, 2026From intricately woven pouches suspended from impossibly small branches to huge platform structures weighing up to a ton, the nests birds create are definitely impressive!In this series, we'll take an in-depth look at the variety of... Read More → |
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Join us for a public webinar on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to discuss restoration efforts underway for the Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities (MDBC) projects. This webinar will share updates from the 2025 field season, discuss ongoing restoration plans for 2026, and present how experts will be synthesizing previously-collected data and samples to refine and... Read More →
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Speaker: Wizzie Brown, Executive Director, Texas Alliance of Groundwater DistrictsDate: Jul 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM CTDescription: While all bugs are insects, not all insects are bugs. If this is a bit confusing, join us for TMNTuesday for a presentation on True Bugs! We'll cover what makes a bug a bug as well as common families so that... Read More → |
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Join our naturalists in the nature center to learn about Gulf Coast Toads.Please register here: https://www.cogran.io/index.html?pct3programs#/Please use the following AT Code: AT: Single Presentation; TMN AT Report hours
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This monthly webinar series highlights research and conservation efforts in Texas.Webinars are usually the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12 noon to 1PM.» Register for upcoming Wildlife Conservation Webinars.For questions or more information about the Wildlife Conservation Webinar Series, please contact Paul Crump at [email protected] 15, 2026 - Survey of tri-colored bat winter roost sites and... Read More →
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Jennifer Marrugo, Ecologist at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department – Wildlife DivisionThe Conservation Opportunity Areas (COA) of Texas model highlights potentially important habitats for Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) and other conservation priorities in the state. The COA functions as both a decision-support model and a database, combining information such as species observations, ecological... Read More → |
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Big Thicket Canoe Trip: Free. In person. Guided canoe trip on one of the waterways of the Big Thicket: Village Creek in Kountze, Silsbee, or Lumberton, or the Neches River in Beaumont. Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life... Read More →
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Online. Free. In person.Electricity bills are skyrocketing as demand increases and the climate gets hotter and hotter. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is forecasting a spike in demand for electricity over the next several years. Clean, affordable wind power should play a big part of meeting that demand, but President Trump and some Texas legislators and... Read More → |
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In person. $50 Non-members. Join us for a guided tour of Armand Bayou to explore the wetlands, see our local wildlife, relax, and have fun. You’ll have a chance to see numerous birds, reptiles, and deer who are starting their day at the water's edge. Beginning and experienced kayakers are welcome.Our knowledgeable guides will give a... Read More →
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In person. Member $30/Non-member $35Start your Saturday morning by observing wildlife searching for their breakfast as you leisurely drift down the bayou. Armand Bayou Nature Center Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! The "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center... Read More →
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Free, In person Create a Moonlight Garden In this class, you will learn how to create a moonlight garden, discussing which plants to select and our nighttime pollinators. No need to sign up. Please use the following AT Code: Single Presentation; TMN AT Report hours |
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Join Ranger Nathan for a family-friendly stroll on the Longleaf Pine Trail!Explore one of Big Thicket's most exciting ecosystems, the longleaf pine uplands, and check out the plants and animals that call it home. Along the way, learn how the preserve uses many tools to restore this area—including fire!The walk is 1 mile roundtrip. Participants... Read More →
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In person. Member $13/Non member $15Experience Armand Bayou Nature Center on a guided outing. Begin your tour observing wildlife from our elevated boardwalk. Leisurely discover the nature center on our electric vehicle with stops at the bison, farm area, prairie, animal exhibits and the bayou. Please wear closed toe shoes. Please bring plenty of water. Please... Read More →
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In person. Members $30/Non-members $35ABNC Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! the "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center along Armand and Horsepen Bayous where wildlife gathers to find food, water, and shelter. Twilight is the most active time of... Read More → |
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Online. $90 Workshop Series (Includes all workshops in series)Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM through Monday August 3, 2026From intricately woven pouches suspended from impossibly small branches to huge platform structures weighing up to a ton, the nests birds create are definitely impressive!In this series, we'll take an in-depth look at the variety of... Read More → |
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In person. Free.Deer Management Workshop. TPWD/Austin CountyRSVP: Matthew Johnson; [email protected] all sessions qualify for AT.AT Sessions Qualifying:Habitat ManagementWildlife DiseasesPlease use the following AT Code: AT: Lecture Series Presentation; TMN AT Report hours |
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In person. $50 Non-members. Join us for a guided tour of Armand Bayou to explore the wetlands, see our local wildlife, relax, and have fun. You’ll have a chance to see numerous birds, reptiles, and deer who are starting their day at the water's edge. Beginning and experienced kayakers are welcome.Our knowledgeable guides will give a... Read More →
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Possible Advanced Training Field Trip to Seacenter Texas in Lake Jackson. The Seacenter has two tours: the hatchery tour (about 45 minutes) and the aquarium tour (about 45 minutes), so a total of 1.5 hours AT time, as travel time doesn't count. The tour would be on a Saturday. We could carpool or take our... Read More →
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In person. Member $30/Non-member $35Start your Saturday morning by observing wildlife searching for their breakfast as you leisurely drift down the bayou. Armand Bayou Nature Center Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! The "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center... Read More → |
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In person. Members $30/Non-members $35ABNC Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! the "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center along Armand and Horsepen Bayous where wildlife gathers to find food, water, and shelter. Twilight is the most active time of... Read More → |
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Online. $90 Workshop Series (Includes all workshops in series)Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM through Monday August 3, 2026From intricately woven pouches suspended from impossibly small branches to huge platform structures weighing up to a ton, the nests birds create are definitely impressive!In this series, we'll take an in-depth look at the variety of... Read More → |
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Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. The Monarch Conservation Webinar Series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you... Read More → |
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Free Webinar. American Bird ConservancySafeguarding Seascapes for Seabirds. From the depths of the sea, all the way up to the sky and the islands in between, complex habitats and wildlife need our help. Everything is connected — fish depend on coral reefs for food and shelter, seabirds depend on fish for food, and coral reefs benefit from... Read More → |
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In person. $50 Non-members. Join us for a guided tour of Armand Bayou to explore the wetlands, see our local wildlife, relax, and have fun. You’ll have a chance to see numerous birds, reptiles, and deer who are starting their day at the water's edge. Beginning and experienced kayakers are welcome.Our knowledgeable guides will give a... Read More →
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In person. Member $30/Non-member $35Start your Saturday morning by observing wildlife searching for their breakfast as you leisurely drift down the bayou. Armand Bayou Nature Center Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! The "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center... Read More →
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Breakfast at 8:00 am Hitchin Post at the corner of Hwy 69 & Lake Hyatt Road. 9:30 am Orchid walk at Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve, 527 CR 4777, Warren, TX 7766! Please use the following AT Code: AT: Single Presentation; TMN AT Report hours. Only count the time you are at Watson Rare Native... Read More → |
