Capturing and Sharing Ecosystems Using Smartphone Apps

Jaime González of Texas Nature Conservancy will present a virtual training focused on using smartphones and 360-degree cameras to capture and share nature with students at schools and hospitals. Presented via zoom. Register in advance for this meeting: https://tnc.zoom.us/…/re…/uJQvce6pqDwroJ1tlpw5JvSLRc2d5XHzlQ. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Check out... Read More →

Preparing for Wildfires with Firescaping- A Virtual Training

log to "AT: Other" with the title in the Describe Your Training box. Please contact Holly Campbell below for the Zoom Meeting information and password to join this training if you are interested Email  - hollycam@uga.edu Wildfire season is fast approaching.  This is occurring amid reports of the highest temperatures on record in some parts of... Read More →

Small Acreage Big Opportunity – Webinar

Log hours to AT: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension classes/lectures with the title in the Describe Your Training box. Note for Pesticide Applicators - Educational event, no CEUs for this program are offered. The Small Acreage Big Opportunity program for landowners with small properties will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May... Read More →

May Monthly Meeting

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 →

TX Waters Webinar

Approved POMN Advanced Training. Log your hours to, "AT: TX Waters Certification Training" with Title of Webinar in the “Describe Your Training” box. Texas Waters webinars are aquatic and watershed focused presentations throughout Texas. Each webinar will highlight information throughout the Texas Waters: Exploring Water and Watersheds curriculum. New this year is the mode of monthly... Read More →

Texas Oak Wilt – monthly mtg

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 →

Pollinator Garden at Mineral Wells State park

Lake Mineral Wells State Park 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX

Approved POMN volunteer opportunity Log hours to NPA: Pollinator Gardens with Lake Mineral Wells State Park and your activities in the “Describe Your Service” box.  Please wear your POMN name badge.   The pollinator garden at Lake Mineral Wells State Park is now ready for volunteers. Beginning this Saturday the 20th the park is allowing up to... Read More →

Maintenance at Nature Center

Bosque Nature Center 6RC4+W4 Stephenville, Texas, Stephenville, tx, United States

Approved POMN volunteer opportunity Log hours to NPA: Bosque River Trail Nature Center and your activities in the “Describe Your Service” box. Please join us as we plant grass plugs in the Bosque River Nature Center demonstration prairie. We will begin at 7:30am. Once the plugs are done we will do some work in the... Read More →

Forests – living pharmacies – Dr Mark Vorderbruggen

Registration https://tfs.webex.com/tfs/onstage/g.php?MTID=e46376572ab72e9dea2d947c49b06c626 All About Trees: Forests - Living Pharmacies is bringing the science, the chemistry, the biology to the field of wild edible and herbal medicine. Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen is a chemist, with an MS in medicinal chemistry and a Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry. “An estimated 50,000 plant species are used medicinally. Within... Read More →

Chapter Meeting “Marvelous Mosquitos”

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 →

TX Waters Webinar

Texas Waters webinars are aquatic and watershed focused presentations throughout Texas. Each webinar will highlight information throughout the Texas Waters: Exploring Water and Watersheds curriculum. New this year is the mode of monthly webinar reminders. Instead of receiving an email from me, the announcements will still be sent by myself but through GovDelivery. These announcements will... Read More →

Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar Series – Fridays 6/26 to 7/31

Join us for this week’s Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar hosted by  Wizzie Brown, Travis County Extension Program Specialist – Integrated Pest Management. If participating on a mobile device, download the free webex app for the best experience. Here is the topic schedule: June 26th- fire ant management July 3rd- spiders July 17th- attracting insects to... Read More →

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