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Preparation of Plant Specimens for Deposit as Herbarium Vouchers is a class to train members in the proper technics of collecting, making field notes, pressing, drying, mounting, and labeling specimens for delivery to the herbarium at Texas A&M. Dale Kruse, curator of the S.M. Tracy Herbarium at Texas A&M, will provide classroom and field work... Read More →
Bird lovers -- from the simply curious and fascinated, to the seasoned birder: Join us in helping spot, identify, and count birds at Acton Nature Center as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count! Meet in the ANC parking lot for a short walk to the bird blind to observe and record who comes to... Read More →
Join the Friends of DVSP for a highway cleanup morning. We will be working on cleaning the northern park roads that have treasures left from the 80s. Meet us at the Park Store and we will head out from there.
New member training. Aquatic Systems, Ichthyology, Wetland Ecology -- Billy Teels, Longtime Chapter Member and Ecologist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (Retired) Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
Join Friends of DVSP for a trail maintenance day. Our organization is adopting the Cedar Break Outer loop. Maintenance will include picking up litter, tree trimming, and evaluating erosion. Please bring work gloves, sturdy shoes and water. We have tools to use as needed. You will be required to hike out to the working location.... Read More →
The Education Committee plans and develops educational events and services to the chapter and our communities. Examples include public events at Acton Nature Center and our partner parks, nature education for homeschool programs, special educational activities for local schools, field trips, and more. Interested members are invited to join us! Volunteer Hours. VMS Category: Administrative Work... Read More →
All members, guests, and visitors are invited to the chapter’s monthly meetings. Each meeting starts with a potluck (dinner on us for guests and visitors), followed by a speaker and the business meeting. 6:00 Potluck 6:30 Nancy Haubert -- Prairie Dogs... Why We Love them Burleson is home to a small family of black-tailed... Read More →
Free Public event. This is a citizen science monthly bird count recorded in eBird. Walk starts in the parking lot and goes to the bird blind and along trails from there. Masks and social distancing encouraged. Recommended: Binoculars, camera, water, hiking shoes, and clothing suitable for the weather.
New member training. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
Keep Burleson Beautiful is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the health and prosperity of the city through litter prevention, solid waste minimization, education, and beautification. The City of Burleson is a partner organization with the Rio Brazos Chapter. Chapter members can earn volunteer hours by participating in Keep Burleson Beautiful activities. Contact Maryann Mathews... Read More →
