We will open up the Zoom "room" at 5:45pm for gathering and catching up, start our Chapter Meeting at 6:00pm, and Cameron Martin, a TPWD biologist, will join us at 7:00pm to present an advanced training program on prescribed burning. Check your email for the Zoom link.
6:00-7:00 pm – Chapter Meeting 7:00-8:00 pm - Program: “Exploring the Field of Citizen Science" (Kelly Albus, PhD, University of North Texas, Advanced Environmental Research Institute) Join Dr. Kelly Albus for an overview of citizen science as a field of research, explore the exciting new growth of this old idea, and learn about some of... Read More →
Chapter Meeting & Program 6:00-7:00 pm – Chapter Meeting with Refreshments and Book Raffle Drawing 7:00-8:00 pm - Program: “Texas Oak Wilt" (Rachel McGregor, Texas A&M Forest Service) Join Rachel McGregor as she presents the history and distribution of Oak Wilt in Texas while also encompassing how to identify, control, and prevent the spread of this... Read More →
6:00-7:00 pm – Chapter Meeting 7:00-8:00 pm - Program: “Marvelous Mosquitoes” (Dr. David Kattes, Tarleton State University) Many people wonder what mosquitoes are good for, and most people know a few negative associations with mosquitoes, including malaria and West Nile virus. But what other roles do they play in the environment? This program will include... Read More →
6:00-7:00 pm – Chapter Meeting 7:00-8:00 pm – Program: Texas Fish Hatcheries and Supplemental Stocking for Managing Fisheries by Ryan Rogers, Hatchery Manager, Possum Kingdom State Fish Hatchery You must register in advance We will be using Zoom for our meeting. In order to provide a secure environment, registration is required in advance. All registered attendees will receive... Read More →
6:00-7:00 pm – Chapter Business Meeting 7:00-8:00 pm - Program: Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (Stephanie Keith, Education & Public Relations Coordinator, MTGCD) What exactly is Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District? Join Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District’s Education & Public Relations Coordinator, Stephanie Keith, in an informative introduction to the District and their services. Stephanie... Read More →
Join us as Annaliese Scoggin guides us through the subject of mammalogy and gives us a closer look at some of the mammals of Texas! 6:00-7:00 pm – Chapter Meeting 7:00-8:00 pm - Program: “Mammals of Texas” (Annaliese Scoggin, Wildlife Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife Departmetn) Annaliese Scoggin is an Abilene, TX native and has... Read More →
Our monthly meeting for December will be a week early - on December 10 - and will be a virtual holiday celebration. Counts as volunteer hours! Log under CB Monthly Meetings. End of Year Slideshow! Thank you to Chris Inbody for coordinating this year's slideshow. If you have a photo or story you'd like to... Read More →
Our program will be "Wildlife, Agriculture and Aquaponics", presented by Ashley Medeiros. Ashley Medeiros grew up in Dublin, Texas on the family farm. Modest living and frugality led her to pursue a degree in sustainability. She was a student of the Spring 2019 TXMN training class at Tarleton State University and continues to volunteer for... Read More →
Aquatic trash is a growing problem in Texas that affects wildlife, flood control efficiency, and water quality for all. Houston Advanced Research Center, Keep Texas Beautiful, and Black Cat GIS and Biological Services created Take 2 for Texas to document this trash across the state. The project consists of sampling marine debris to get estimates... Read More →
Spring is almost in the air and soon we'll be planting our gardens, working in the yard, and dealing with those pesky bugs. This seminar will help identify those good arthropods that help keep the bad guys in check Dr. Kattes has recently retired as Professor of Wildlife, Sustainability and Ecosystems Sciences at Tarleton State University, where... Read More →
6:00-7:00 pm – Chapter Business Meeting 7:00-8:00 pm – Program: Lost...and Found...Texas! by T. Wayne Schwertner, Wildlife Biologist, PhD You must register in advance We will be using WebEx (not Zoom) for our meeting. In order to provide a secure environment, registration is required in advance. All registered attendees will receive an email with the WebEx link and... Read More →
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