Advanced Training

Walk the Bosque River Trail and learn the names of the trees, native plants, and wildlife along the way. You will also learn the basics of iNaturalist, an app that uses photos to identify native species. It searches a database to offer suggestions of species from your area.  Whoever can take a photo with an  iphone is... Read More →

Free virtual training June 15 Historic and traditional uses in Texas, current medicinal purposes, utilitarian uses. Edible native gardens. To register  go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedicinalPP Log to AT: Texas A&M AgriLIfe Extension classes/lectures  

Ricky Linex will present at 7 pm after the Business Meeting Presentation showcases 45 native Texas forbs, shrubs and trees that were used medicinally by many tribes across Texas and the southern US.  The treatment method and the illness or disease treated will be discussed for each plant.  Resources will be shown that can be... Read More →

For the past ten years Patrick Kostecka has been a beekeeper as a hobbyist.  He will share with us his experiences with honeybees and how he has added native plants to benefit native pollinators also.  He will present on both his honeybees and his experience creating pollinator gardens for butterflies, hummingbirds and native bees. Patrick... Read More →

Ben Murphy is a Park Ranger and the Volunteer Coordinator at Lake Proctor. Ben graduated from Tarleton State University in May of 2020 and has a degree in Agricultural Services and Development. Topic Overview As the Volunteer Coordinator at Lake Proctor Ben will be able to share the history of Lake Proctor, what the park... Read More →

Meet at the Red Waterfront Trail at 9 am. No max people but TX MN only Led by Colton Claborn Hike will last about 1.5 hours. The trail is a little over a mile long but including the walk back is about 2 miles Bring water, hiking sticks, hats, boots, sunglasses, sunscreen, snacks. You will... Read More →

Pollinators and Natives: An Ancient Marriage with Randy Johnson - October 2 The relationship between pollinators and angiosperms (flowering plants) supports and sustains almost all terrestrial ecosystems on Earth. Flowering plants are pollinated by a vast array of organisms and mechanisms but mostly by insects and many are unique, specialized relationships which reflect their co-evolution. This presentation discusses... Read More →

Presented by Dr Marsha Stevens Dr. Sam Ham, a leader in modern conservation interpretation defines interpretation as “a mission-based approach to communication aimed at provoking in audiences the discovery of personal meaning and the forging of personal connection with things, places, people and concepts”. As anyone who has walked the trail with a gifted interpreter... Read More →

National Weather Service SKYWARN Training at  Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center, Stephenville, TX The SKYWARN presentation covers severe thunderstorm characteristics, cloud formations, identifying threats associated with severe storms, how to report, and basic weather safety.  For more information, visit weather.gov/fortworth/skywarn. This is an approved chapter event and hours can be logged under “AT: Other”... Read More →

Nine bumble bee species are currently known to occur in Texas. That is not an overwhelming number to familiarize yourself with. Just think of all the species bird-watchers have to learn! With some patience and study, you should be able to familiarize yourself with the bumble bees that occur in the state. Join us for... Read More →

Tour the Fort Worth Nature Center on Saturday, January 28, with Kenneth Nalley as our guide. This is a free event for our members only. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to [email protected]. If you are interested in carpooling, please email [email protected] so that we can coordinate. Meet at the Hardwicke Interpretive Center.... Read More →