Spring bird migration will be underway soon and organizations across Texas will turn their lights out at night as we welcome hundreds of millions of birds migrating through our state on their way north from their southern wintering grounds. Prairie Oaks Master Naturalist Chapter is supporting this important effort to protect migrating birds by turning... 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 and insect repellent. Contact Bill Hopkins for more information bill@prairiepoint.net Flextime... Read More →
City Nature Challenge which starts Friday April 30. There are two parts. April 30-May 3 -Take pictures of wild plants and animals May 4-May 9 - Identify what was found More information available about participating in Texas. Unfortunately most of us don't live in one of the designated cities, except those in Hamilton County which is... 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 and insect repellent. Contact Bill Hopkins for more information bill@prairiepoint.net Flextime... Read More →
Panel Discussion on Contemporary Issues in Grassland Restoration Hosted by Dr. Darrel Murray, Wildlife, Sustainability and Ecosystem Science, Tarleton State University Description: Grassland systems are one of the most endangered land systems on Earth. Tarleton State University is located within what was historically native grasslands mixed with savannas and woodlands. These are now altered, and... Read More →
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 mtgcd4@centurylink.net 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 →
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