Ready to get outside this fall and enjoy nature? Join the Texas Master Naturalists at Nature Fest 2022 on October 8 to celebrate and learn about the natural areas and resources that make the state of Texas great! This 4 th annual outreach event is presented by the Prairie Oaks Chapter of the Texas Master... Read More →
Help maintain the pollinator garden at the entrance to Lake Mineral Wells State Park. We will meet monthly, every 3rd Saturday from 9am – 12pm beginning in February. We will not meet if it is below 30 degrees or severe thunderstorms. Volunteers can just show up, no need for rsvp. For more information email Vicki... Read More →
Fourth Saturday 9 am to noon
We will once again be conducting the Proctor Lake Christmas Bird Count. Last year was a success, and with lake levels low we may see shorebirds and waterfowl. Maybe this is the year we break 100 species! The Proctor Count will be held Friday, December 16th and the Whitney Count will be Sunday, December 18th.... Read More →
We will hold our chapter's Christmas Bird Count Saturday December 17, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are looking for volunteers at this time to make up our teams. You don't have to be an expert birder to participate. The teams are made of spotters, recorders, drivers, birders and photographers. So there are... Read More →
We are beginning a new Christmas Bird Count at Whitney Lake! For those who’ve never seen Whitney, it is an impressive lake on the Brazos River a little north of Waco. The lake has beautiful bluffs and some superb habitat for a wide variety of species including a seasonal population of common loons and yellow-cheeked... Read More →
We are looking for POMN members to do one or both of the following: Bring finger foods, snacks, cookies, bottled water, etc. to help welcome the new training class members. The food/drinks we will need by 6:15 pm. If you would like to contribute but cannot attend on Wednesday, let Linda know. In a group... Read More →
Event Date and Location: June 15, 2023, Abilene, TX; preparation work beginning January 2023 Join Marsha Stephens in a new initiative to expand our impact and natural resource knowledge through forging alliances with neighboring chapters. The volunteer team will participate in content development and presentation of an Advanced Training program for the Big Country chapter, our adjacent... Read More →
Inventory birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Walks will last from 7:00-10:00 a.m. and will include stops at the ANC bird blind as well as other unique habitats. Meet at the Acton Nature Center Parking Lot 7:00 a.m. on each day to participate in bird walks Learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count... Read More →
Dublin Market from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. It is held at Wright Memorial Park which is behind Dublin National Bank and across HWY 6 from the Dublin Public Library. You can work all or part of the time frame. Contact Linda Wood at [email protected] if your are interested. Log hours to PO: POMN with... Read More →
Meet at Headquarters parking lot of Dinosaur Valley State Park We will perform trail maintenance Bring gloves, water, snacks, etc. Tools will be provided Tell them you are volunteering at the gate Email Linda with questions: [email protected]
CELEBRATE SPRING with the 6th annual Feather Fest! A celebration of birds and spring and to welcome the wildflower season Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 10-2 weather permitting Volunteers are needed 9:30 - 2:30 Acton Nature Center 6900 Smoky Hill Ct. Free Admission Live raptors! Wildflower walks by Dr. Billy Teels @ 10:30 & 12:30... Read More →
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