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 →
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 →
January Board Meeting will be Thursday January 12 at 6:30. Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
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 →
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 →
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 →
Event Date and Location: June 15, 2023, Abilene, TX; preparation work beginning January 2023 Join Marsha Stephens in a new initiative to expand our impact and natural resource knowledge through forging alliances with neighboring chapters. The volunteer team will participate in content development and presentation of an Advanced Training program for the Big Country chapter, our adjacent... 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 [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 →
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
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
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 →
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