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… Read More →
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Reports from the 2024 Texas Master Naturalist Annual Conference
The 2024 Texas Master Naturalist Annual Conference was full of informative classes and hands on learning opportunities. Participants that attended for our chapter felt that the information was both useful… Read More →
White-tailed Deer of Texas
by Bee Harris, PWL Member White-tailed deer live in diverse environments, from the deep woods to river bottoms, and are often seen foraging for food in overgrown fields. Due to… Read More →
Ten Tips for Planting Wildflower Seeds
by Shaila Palamand, PWL Member Wildflowers aren’t just beautiful – they’re also beneficial for the environment. They provide food for pollinators, shelter and nesting material for birds and small mammals,… Read More →
The Sit and Wait Predator
by Bee Harris, PWL Member Imagine sending out a scout team to gather information on the enemy. Their senses are on high alert and yet, the enemy can stealthily pick… Read More →
Interpretation – Program Development – Part 4
This article is the fourth in a series of interpretation articles by Sharon Hanzik, PWLTMN and former interpreter for Texas Parks and Wildlife Program Development What’s Hot. What’s Not. As… Read More →
An EndEARing Bat Species in the Piney Woods
by Shaila Palamand, PWL Member In honor of Bat Appreciation Month, let’s celebrate one of the Piney Woods’ lesser-known species: Rafinesque’s big-eared bat (Corynorhinus rafinesquii) Rafinesque’s big-eared bat is a… Read More →
September 2024 Chapter Meeting Speaker Summary: Dr. Sara Wyckoff, Wildlife Veterinarian
by Jennifer Trandell What is a Wildlife Veterinarian?There are many types of veterinarians, including your local pet vet or zoo vets working with captive wildlife, but wildlife veterinarians specialize with… Read More →
A Walkingstick Insect Adventure
by Bee Harris, PWL Member Walkingsticks are stick-like insects. They are herbivores. One Texas species, the Megaphasma dentricus can grow up to 7 inches, making this species the longest insect… Read More →
Interpretation – Making the Connection – Part 3
This article is the third in a series of interpretation articles by Sharon Hanzik, PWLTMN and former interpreter for Texas Parks and Wildlife KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE Whether your program is… Read More →