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 →
Articles
Forests and Foods
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 →
The Sensational Salamander
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 →
Invasive Species and Their Impact
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 →
Winters Bayou Wildlife Sanctuary
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,… Read More →
Piney Wood Lakes Urban Small Parks Project
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… Read More →
East Texas Rabbits
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… Read More →
The Time To Restore Project
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 →
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 →