Monthly chapter meetings are at 6 pm. Speakers start at 7 pm. June 16 at 7 pm: Showcase of 45 native Texas forbs, shrubs, and trees that were used medicinally by many tribes across Texas and the southern US with Ricky Linex July 21 at 7 pm: Honeybees and pollinator gardens with Patrick Kostecka August 18 at…
🗒️ Notes from the President: June 2022
This month I had the privilege of watching the documentary, “Deep in the Heart,” written and directed by Ben Masters. It showcased the beauty of Texas and highlighted a variety of species and some conservation needs of the Lone Star state. The movie was amazing, but being less than 2 hours long, it only just…
🔦 Member Spotlight: Layne Cassidy
By: Layne Cassidy Originally published in Summer 2021 Side Oates Notes Newsletter Layne is a native Texan, born in Dallas, and raised there until moving to Stephenville at the age of 14. She lives on her family’s farm, 8 miles south of Stephenville. The benefits of the outdoors, the importance of agriculture, and sharing the…
Bird Walk at PK Lake trail
Bob and Ann Wood will lead a bird walk on Saturday, January 26th at 9:00am from the Brazos River Nature Trail. The parking lot for the trail is located on the left about 50 yards after you cross the Brazos river bridge on highway 16. The trail is 1 mile in length and easy walking. Directions: Travel…
What IS a species anyway?
Dr. Russell Pfau, Professor of Biology at Tarleton State University, studies population genetics and the effects of landscape patterns on the genetic relationships between populations and species. His work has included research on the Texas kangaroo rat, short-tailed shrew, cotton rat, bats, and other vertebrate groups. Drawing from his own research and other examples, Dr….
Wildlife management tax evaluation
The presentation by Jesse Oetgen, a Texas Parks and Wildlife Technical Guidance Biologist, will include the requirements to qualify for a wildlife management tax valuation and wildlife management practices recognized as acceptable for qualifying plans, including examples of those practices
