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 →
Articles
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 →
Interpretation – Making the Connection – Part 2
This article is the second 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 →
Goals of Interpretation – Part 1
This article is the first in a series of interpretation articles by Sharon Hanzik, PWLTMN and former interpreter for Texas Parks and Wildlife In parks, museums, nature preserves and other… Read More →
Pond Management
by Bee Harris, PWLCTMN Member My husband and I sat at a table with a couple named Judy and Joel. We were attending a pond management class. Husband Joel said,… Read More →