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 →
Bird Walk at Acton Nature Center the first Saturday of every month. Led by Dr Billy Teels Meet at ANC Parking Lot at 7: am. Walk will last until 9:30 Bring binoculars, comfy shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, water/snacks Record hours to AT: Other with Acton Nature Center First Saturday Bird Walk in the Describe Your Training... Read More →
Dr Billy Teals will speak at the Acton Nature Center community lecture series This talk will use much of the information in the 2019 best selling book, Nature's Best Hope by Douglas Tallamy, to point out the tremendous lossof habitat, both locally and worldwide, discuss theneed for eachof us to take action in our own backyards, explain howt o... Read More →
January Board Meeting will be Thursday January 12 at 6:30. Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
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 →
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 →
Chapter Meeting 6 pm to 7 pm, with presentation following. Log chapter meeting hours to CB: Admin work; chapter meeting
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 →
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 →
We will have a regular workday at the Bosque River Nature Center on the 4th Saturday each month 9am to 12 pm. Bring tools, sunscreen, water, etc For more information contact Meghan Peoples meghanpeoples@gmail.com or Katie Moses katiemmoses@hotmail.com Log hours to NPA: Bosque River Trail Nature Center
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 Kenneth.Nalley@fortworthtexas.gov. If you are interested in carpooling, please email prairieoaksmasternaturalist@gmail.com so that we can coordinate. Meet at the Hardwicke Interpretive Center.... Read More →
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