The Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) program is a statewide one-day educational program designed to improve the quality of Texas’ water resources by educating and informing local stakeholders about their watershed, potential impairments, and steps that can be taken to help improve and protect water quality in their watershed. The workshop will provide an overview of... Read More →
Presentation will provide background and overview of Proposition 6 and the newly created Texas Water Fund, including how it came about, the status of implementation, and what it can do for Texas communities. View the bulletin here. About the Speaker Kathleen Ligon, Associate Executive Administrator, Texas Water Development Board Kathleen has worked on the Texas... Read More →
Join the Aldo Leopold Foundation March 1-8 for Leopold Week 2024 to discover how you can more deeply connect to the land community. With one click of "Save my spot," you will be registered for all eight of these free, virtual speaker sessions. See link below to register. Link to register https://www.crowdcast.io/c/leopoldweek24 More Details of... Read More →
Aquatic Habitat Management on Private Land by Brittany Chesser, Aquatic Vegetation Management Program Specialist, with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Link to Register https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2601921036067549792 Date & Time Wednesday, March 13 @ 6:30-7:30 PM CT VMS Code Report each session attended as: AT: TX Waters Certification Training: TMN AT /report Hours (Enter subject in comment box)
Nature journaling can help students to build a sense of place and creatively express their observations through note-taking, art, and even poetry. Hear from teachers who have successfully created opportunities for multidisciplinary learning. See sample student journals, discover engaging prompts, and make a plan to make nature journaling a part of your practice! In this... Read More →
Master Gardeners of Travis County are co-hosting a webinar series with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension on ‘Texas tough’ plants. The March program features John Davis, Conservation Program Coordinator for Austin Parks and Recreation, who will cover aspects of wildlife habitat and how to create them in your own landscape. A special focus will be placed... Read More →
Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending the Monarch Joint Venture's free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover... Read More →
Join Rich Hatfield, Xerces Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, to take a deep dive into the reproductive females of bumble bees, including cuckoo bumble bees. We’ll primarily look at the solitary phase of the lifecycle, including what is known about where and how they hibernate, and what we know about what it takes to establish... Read More →
On Monday, April 8, at around 1:30 pm, our area will experience a total solar eclipse. The sun will be completely obscured for several minutes as the moon passes in front. This spectacular event in our solar system is a teaching opportunity and a fun experience that will not happen again until 2045. Link to... Read More →
We are excited to once again host our TMNTuesdays webinar series on the second Tuesday of the month through the 2024 year. TMNTuesdays are a way to learn about top conservation issues of the state, earn advanced training hours, and interact with wildlife professionals from across the state! As webinars are confirmed, details on the... Read More →
Our April AT program will be by Stephanie Keith, our chapter's Volunteer Service Director and also the education and public relations coordinator for the Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and project manager for The Ditch Water Discovery Center. Stephanie will give a guided tour of The Ditch Water Discovery Center. For this meeting only our... Read More →
Part of the Texas Waters Specialist Program Webinar Series 2024 This program is intended to develop a corps of well-informed volunteer specialists who provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of aquatic resources and aquatic habitats within their communities for the state of Texas. Webinar attendance qualifies under the certification criteria for... Read More →
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