by Jennifer Trandell, PWL Member The incredible 3000-mile North American journey of the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) happens twice a year. In spring, as the weather warms, the roosting butterflies…
by Jennifer Trandell, PWL Member The incredible 3000-mile North American journey of the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) happens twice a year. In spring, as the weather warms, the roosting butterflies…
by Tina Crichfield, PWL Chapter President “The forest is not a resource for us, it is life itself. It is the only place for us to live.” -Evaristo Nugkuag Ikanan…
Monofilament, the type of fishing line made of a single strand of plastic (versus multi-strand or braided fishing line), was introduced in the late 1930s and quickly became a popular…
by Beth Miller, PWLTMN Member Twelve Piney Wood Lakes Texas Master Naturalists (PWLTMN), with two guest Master Naturalists from Galveston Bay Area Chapter became six teams participating in the 125th…
by Shaila Palamand, PWLTMN Member For many centuries, salamanders were regarded as mystical and mysterious creatures. Greek philosopher Aristotle described the salamander as having a “mastery of fire”, believing it…
by Bee Harris, PWLTMN Member As master naturalists, it’s important to understand the term invasive species and what it encompasses. While researching the term, I came across The National Invasive…
This article was written by Leigh Allen, PWLCTMN. All photos were taken by Tina Crichfield, PWLCTMN The Winters Bayou Wildlife Sanctuary is a 165-acre sanctuary located in San Jacinto County,…
This article was written by Leigh Allen, PWLTMN Photo by Krišjānis Kazaks on Unsplash Texas is transforming – it’s becoming a landscape where concrete and nature come together in a…
by Shaila Palamand, PWLTMN Member One of the great benefits of the temperate climate of East Texas is our ability to enjoy nature and observe wildlife even during the winter…
Article by Leigh Allen, PWLTMN, Project Coordinator Blue Mistflower – photo by author Are you looking for a project that you can do at your home or in a close…