Advanced Training

https://www.abnc.org/pontoon-boat-cruises$30 members/$35 nonmembersMorning Cruises and tour are on Saturday mornings from 7:30-9:30am (please note that during summer months the time is 1 hours earlier). Use the “Book Now” button below to check availability and book your cruise!Know Before You Go:The max capacity for a cruise is 16 people.Participants must be 5 or older on morning... Read More →

https://www.abnc.org/kayak-tours$50 nonmembersHealth & SafetyPlease bring plenty of water.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... Read More →

Workshop #1: Core TopicsDate: Saturday, December 6Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Location: University of Houston-Clear LakeThis workshop provides an introduction to the four Envirothon core topics—Aquatic Ecology, Forestry, Soil and Land Use, and Wildlife. Participants will review the basics, explore teaching resources, and try out activities to get teams ready for Envirothon.https://www.uhcl.edu/environmental-institute/texas-envirothon/current-competition/teacher-workshop/

Experience the park after dark!Join a ranger to walk the Longleaf Pine Trail at sunset and observe the wonders of the night sky through a telescope as the sky gets dark.The hike is 1 mile roundtrip. Please bring a flashlight for the return hike in the darkness.No reservations are necessary. Free!Scott Sharaga409-951-6700

Michelle Haggerty, Mary Pearl Meuth and Hannah Ferguson will discuss the State Document changes involving the Brand Guide, CMOP and moreTo register or view past recordings, visit: https://txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdays

Suggested Fee: $15 per workshopFree Preview: enter code HOT-FREE at check-out50% Discount: $7.50 per workshop; enter code HOT-50 at checkoutFor your convenience, you can sign up for single workshops at any time, or for the entire month at once on the first week of each month!Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun... Read More →

You are invited to join us for a Texas Nature Tracker webinar on December 11, Thursday, 7 to 8 PM, joined by Sam Kieschnick and Rachel Grotte. Please check in with your chapter before if you wish to get advanced training hours for this webinar. Please share this with your chapter! https://tpwdevents.webex.com/tpwdevents/j.php?MTID=m964e7a1318a2a85ef39f735424854275Webinar number: 2488 460 9556Webinar password:... Read More →

Sunset 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.https://www.abnc.org/pontoon-boat-cruises$30 members/$35 nonmembersKnow Before You Go:The max capacity for a cruise is 16 people.Participants must be 5 or older on morning and sunset cruises, and 10 or... Read More →

Sunset 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.https://www.abnc.org/pontoon-boat-cruises$30 members/$35 nonmembersKnow Before You Go:The max capacity for a cruise is 16 people.Participants must be 5 or older on morning and sunset cruises, and 10 or... Read More →

Virtual webinar series for 2025 from Monarch Joint Venture.  One Tuesday each month at 1pm CST.Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This 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... Read More →

Dive into the intriguing world beneath our feet in “Nature’s Geometry: The Science of Fairy Rings.” In this talk, we’ll explore how and why mushrooms sometimes emerge in perfect circles on lawns, meadows, and forest floors. You’ll learn about the fungal mycelium at work, its radial growth pattern, interactions with soil nutrients, and the ecological... Read More →

TPWD Wildlife Series: Distribution and Activity of Summer Bats in Texas by Sarah Fritts

Suggested Fee: $15 per workshopFree Preview: enter code HOT-FREE at check-out50% Discount: $7.50 per workshop; enter code HOT-50 at checkoutFor your convenience, you can sign up for single workshops at any time, or for the entire month at once on the first week of each month!Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun... Read More →

Presented by Wizzie Brown. The following is a list of Entomology webinars that you can attend for CEUS. Each topic lasts for one hour or less. They will be recorded for later viewing. Those links can be found on the approved eLearning courses document referenced on the home page of VMS.All of the webinars use... Read More →

Have you ever experienced the Big Thicket at night?Bring your flashlight to join a ranger on a hike through the Big Thicket in the dark. This hike will explore some of the stories that make the Big Thicket special and mysterious. If you enjoy legends and real-life stories of the Big Thicket, this is the... Read More →