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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

 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  

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 →

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 →