Chapter Meeting – third Thursday

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

Chapter Meeting 6 pm to 7 pm, with presentation following. Log chapter meeting hours to CB: Admin work; chapter meeting Includes Silent Auction. Details about the Silent Auction Download Silent Auction Forms  

Conserving natural resources vs. renewable energy progress – February 16

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

The United States is in one of the most peculiar times in history where we are finally seeing the lasting benefit of the hard work of those who have come before us to set a precedent of preserving natural resources. But are natural resources still being conserved with the thousands of projects that we see pop... Read More →

“The Effect of Climate Change on Bird Distribution” – Feb 18

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

 Dr. Billy Teels will give a presentation at 10am at the Opal Durant Acton Community Center, (6430 Smoky Hill Ct. Acton TX 76049). The topic will be “The Effect of Climate Change on Bird Distribution”. Record hours to AT: Other with Acton Nature Center Dr Billy Teels Lecture in the Describe Your Training box  

Inventory birds at Acton Nature Center – Feb 18-19

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

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 →

Native Plant Society Spring Symposium – February 25

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, Texas

Join us at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in South Austin on Saturday February 25. The cost is $50 for NPSOT and LBJWC members and $65 for non-members. A light breakfast, box lunch, and full access to the Wildflower Center gardens is included for all registrants. Log under AT: Native Plant Society of Texas:... Read More →

Bird Feeder Tips at the Stephenville Public Library

Stephenville Public Library 174 N Columbia S, Stephenville, Texas

Join us at 2 pm at the Stephenville Public Library for a free adult education class about bird feeder tips. "If you put a feeder out, they will come." This event is open to the public.

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 →

Partnering for Change: The Journey to Secure a Better Future for Texas Mountain Lions – March 16

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

Texas mountain lions face incredible odds. Hunting and trapping remain unregulated as these cats have no protection in Texas. There is no data on the number of cats, no mandatory requirement to report killed lions and they’re classified as imperiled (S2)/threatened (S3) by TPWD. Yet, they persist in spite of our actions, especially in west... Read More →

Help align activities with TEKS

If you have an interest in pulling out our pre-COVID outreach boxes, aligning the activities with the state TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills), and then creating cross-curricular lessons, please contact Doris Hasten. The Lingleville 3-5 grade teachers would like a cross-curricular presentation based on their studies of Texas. We could then replicate that unit... Read More →

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