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by Sharon Hanzik, PWL Member The George Observatory/Houston Museum of Natural Science at Brazos Bend State Park opened to the public in 1989. This particular location was chosen both for… Read More →

by Bee Harris, PWL Member Leaf Cutter ants (multiple species) are the dominant herbivores of the Americas’ tropics. The Texas Leaf Cutter ants (Atta texana –Buckley) are unpopular with farmers… Read More →

by Sharon Hanzik, PWL Member The turkey I’m talking about is the North American Wild Turkey. However this article will contain a reference to the country of the same name…. Read More →

by Bee Harris, PWL Member A primary goal of the Texas Black Bear Alliance is to assist in bringing black bears back to East Texas. Currently, black bears are found… Read More →

by Sharon Hanzik, PWL Member If you are an avid birder, you most likely know what the title is referring to. If you haven’t a clue, I can sum it… Read More →

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… Read More →

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… Read More →

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… Read More →

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… Read More →