Whitney Lake Christmas Bird Count- December 18

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 →

Protecting and restoring backyard habitats – January 8

Acton Nature Center 6900 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, TX, United States

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 →

Board Meeting – January 12

Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District 930 Wolfe Nursery Road, Stephenville, TX, United States

January Board Meeting will be Thursday January 12 at 6:30. Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District

SKYWARN training – January 17

Agrilife Research and Extension Center 1229 US-281, Stephenville, TX, United States

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 →

First Night – Training Class, Wednesday, Jan 18th

 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 →

Bumblebees! – January 19

Agrilife Research and Extension Center 1229 US-281, Stephenville, TX, United States

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 →

Ft Worth Nature Center Tour – January 28

Ft Worth Nature Center 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Ft Worth, Texas, United States

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 →

Event Series First Saturday Bird Walk

First Saturday Bird Walk

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 →

Event Series #TMNTuesdays

#TMNTuesdays

Join us each month for TMNTuesday Webinars! On the second Tuesday of each month at 12:00pm Central Standard Time, the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event – with fantastic new and returning guest speakers. Go to txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdays/ to see past and future speakers. You can earn credit for viewing any... Read More →

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