On these hikes, you will become a myth-buster as we learn what’s true and what’s false about bats and why they’re critical to many ecosystems around the world. We’ll also use our special equipment to detect and identify the bat species at the nature center as they fly above us! When: April 25th Pricing: Non-members…
Armand Bayou-Gator Basking Days
Your tour begins with a 5 minute walk down the boardwalk to our Environmental Learning Center auditorium, where our interpretive naturalist will give a 45 minute presentation on American alligators. This includes an opportunity to meet one of our ambassador gators! Then you will ride down the trail on one of our electric vehicles to…
Meadows Center: Amazing Native Aquatic plants that call Texas home
Where: Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, San Marcos Texas Overview: Join us to learn about the amazing native aquatic plants that call Texas home. From their ecology to habitats. Conservation and restoration will also be discussed. The day will end with a glass bottomed boat tour of San Marcos Springs and a tour of…
EarthX2025: New Perspectives on Texas Conservation
Cost is $350.00. April is Earth Month, which serves as an annual reminder of how important it is to take care of the world around us. To celebrate, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) is participating in a one-day, Texas-focused conference at the annual Earthx2025 Congress of Conferences on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Hilton Anatole in…
Water Wednesdays: We All Live on a Watershed
You are invited to join Water Wednesdays on April 16, 2025, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. This is a free virtual webinar. This month Celina Lowry and Christina Taylor will be presenting “We all live on a Watershed. ” Presentation Summary: Texas has 15 major rivers and 3,700 named streams that eventually reach the Gulf…
Sheldon Lake SP Bird Survey
Meet at the picnic area across from Sheldon Lake State Park headquarters at 8:00. Peter Tsan is the survey leader. Contact sheldonlakespbirdsurvey@gmail.com to be put on a mailing list or if you have any questions. VMS – FR: Bird Populations Field Research:TMN Field Research (Specify Sheldon Lake SP in “Describe Your Service”.)
NRG Cedar Bayou EcoCenter
An opportunity to work with plants, tree, and seeds. The actual activity will depend upon the time of the year. They harvest seeds, plant seeds, transplant plants as they outgrow their pots, and plant into the soil or marsh. The Galveston Bay Master Naturalist Chapter already meets at this time so you will have 6-8…
Be The Helper Native Bees Need
Gardening for Native Bees.If you want to help protect our precious pollinators, this class is for you. You’ll learn about the biology and needs of bees, including which native plants and flowers are best for attracting them, so you can make your garden bee and pollinator friendly. The sessions includes a 30 minute walk in…
Bat Flights and Night Lights
Dr Amanda Adams, the Director of Research Coordination for Bat Conservation International will be the presenter. Artificial light at night (ALAN) disrupts bats’ habitat use; behavior, including activity patterns, flight trajectories, foraging, drinking, and roosting; physiological processes; and survival. Bats’ responses to ALAN are species-specific, but additional complexity is added due to variable responses to…