Most people are naturally afraid of fire and with some good reasons. But fire carefully applied to the land at the right time and conditions can return things to their natural functioning conditions. This is what Prescribed Fire is and rekindling a “Burn Culture in Texas” is so very important. Texas Master Naturalist can play... Read More →
Let's meet at the nature center to maintain the gardens. 10 am to 12 noon. Covid precautions apply. Both volunteers and public participants are strongly encouraged to wear masks and social distance by at least 6 feet. Bring your own tools and don't forget water, insect repellent, and sun protection. Flextime schedule - If Thursday morning... Read More →
iNaturalist BioBlitz – Thursday, May 13, 2021 10am Contact Stephanie Keith 254-965-6705 ext. 224 office or [email protected] Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District 930 Wolfe Nursery Road Stephenville, TX log hours to: FR: iNaturalist with BioBlitz, Middle Trinity GCD in the "Describe Your Service" box.
On May 15th, the second Ultra Run will be held on the east side of the the new Palo Pinto Mountains State Park. This is an all-day event beginning at 5:00a.m. and running til 11:00p.m. They are looking for volunteers to help out in several different areas throughout the race. Here is a list that... Read More →
The market runs from 9 am to 1 pm with set-up between 8 and 9 am. You can work all or part of the event. If you have never worked in an outreach booth, I will be sure to have an experienced person there to help you. Also, I will provide the materials necessary to run... Read More →
From Awareness to Allyship: An intro to Black Outside, Inc and engaging BIPOC communities. May 18, 12 pm. Speaker for the Be The Change webinar series will be Alex Bailey of Black Outside, based in San Antonio, Texas. Since the onset of the COVID-19 and increased awareness of racial injustice, outdoor participation within black, indigenous, and... Read More →
Let's meet at the nature center to maintain the gardens. 5 pm to 7 pm. Covid precautions apply. Both volunteers and public participants are strongly encouraged to wear masks and social distance by at least 6 feet. Bring your own tools and don't forget water, insect repellent, and sun protection. Contact Bill Hopkins for more information... Read More →
At our first virtual conference, we are offering the unique opportunity to broaden connections between current wildlife professionals, students, and early career professionals in our field. While embarking on your journey, students and early career professionals (known as Explorers) will gain conference skills and form professional connections in their field. Explorers are uniquely matched with a wildlife professional who is currently in their chosen... Read More →
If you asked rangeland managers what the worst plant is that people work with, you would hear a thousand different answers. But the word “threatening” is key. A threat can take on many different forms such as to the water cycle and promotion of clean air and water, to the livestock industry with illness, mortality,... Read More →
Outreach Table at Stephenville Farmer's Market From 8:30 am to 1:00 pm - Come for all or part of the day This Market is just off the... Read More →
This month we get to celebrate the dragonfly, as we bring in TWPD Urban Biologist Sam Kieschnick. Beautiful, intricate, active predators throughout their lives, the best natural mosquito control, and numerous in Texas – dragonflies! Sam will lead us in an exploration of these amazing insects. Learn all about their biology, their importance in the... Read More →
Morningstar Ranch has contacted the POMN Chapter asking if we could do an outreach program during their summer camps. It would be two days, June 10 and 17, with a session at 8:30 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am. There will be about 4 campers per session. They are mainly interested in us doing Nature... Read More →
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