Training

Update on June 23 Sorry folks, After several of us scouting out "known" bumblebee hang outs and finding none, Dr. Pfau is requesting we pick a different time of year to try the bumblebee id field trip. Buttonbush is in bloom but only seeing "honey bees" around it right now. Sorry to do this but... 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 →

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 →

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 →