by Beth Miller, PWLTMN Binoculars and maps, water, cameras, and phone apps were ready, as 14 Piney Wood Lakes Texas Master Naturalists (PWLTMN) in 7 teams braved 40-degree temperatures to… Read More →
Articles
My First Prescribed Burn
by Bee Harris, PWLTMN Member Clothing: boots (preferably leather), cotton pants, long sleeved shirt (no synthetic materials), and gloves I was excited to attend my first prescribed burn. It was… Read More →
Hail the Hermit Thrush
by Shaila Palamand This often-overlooked migrating songbird is worth a note, or maybe even a harmonic series of notes! The Hermit Thrush may not have brightly colored plumage or gregarious… Read More →
Woodies & Hoodies
This article was written by Sharon Hanzik, PWLCTMN “Woodies” and “Hoodies” are the nicknames given to two of North America’s most secretive waterfowl species, Wood Ducks and Hooded Mergansers. The… Read More →
Forest Bathing: A Better Pill
by Bee Harris Photo by Bee Harris Living under an umbrella of urban stimulation — trying to stay in step with the demands of our fast-paced society, keeping current with… Read More →
Whoop It Up
by Sharon Hanzik, PWLCTMN Have you ever been on a Whooping Crane expedition? If you haven’t, I highly recommend it. I’ve seen them on more than one occasion at Aransas… Read More →
The Soldier Fly Reduces & converts waste, and increases sustainability in agriculture
Article by Bee Harris, PWLCTMN Hermetia illucens or commonly known as the soldier fly is an insect that has brought much ecological attention from the standpoint of its role in… Read More →
The Nocturnal Ninja – Flying Squirrels
Article by Sharon Hanzik, PWLCTMN If you’ve ever camped at Caddo Lake State Park you may, like me, have had trouble falling asleep due to the myriad of sounds emanating… Read More →
Fishing Hole Nature: Cardinals Rule!
Article by Bron Clear, PWLCTMN What better bird to see than a bright red bird in wintertime? The crest on the top of his head and his bold red feathers define… Read More →