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New member training. Geology, Soils, and Paleontology - Field Component -- Melody Holm, Chapter Member and Professional Geologist, USDA Forest Service (Retired) Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
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 Asa Vermeulen -- Medicinal and Edible Plants in Central Texas 7:30 Business meeting Members’ hours reporting:... 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. Insect Pinning and Interpretatives Familiarization -- Valerie Taber, Chapter Member and Insect Expert 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 →
New member training. Stream Ecology and Management at Burleson Library. Riparian Area Field Day and Intro to Burleson Opportunities location TBD. Stream Ecology and Management and Riparian Area Field Day -- Ricky Linex, Wildlife Biologist, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (Retired) Introduction to Burleson Opportunities -- Maryann Mathews, Chapter Member and City of Burleson Partnership... Read More →
Geologic Diversity, Landscapes, and Life. This trip will focus on the geology of the Llano Uplift and adjacent Edwards Plateau and how geology influences natural landscapes, geologic processes, plant communities, wildlife and birds, special habitats for all types of life forms, and Hill Country history and culture. Destinations: Enchanted Rock State Park, Longhorn Caverns State... Read More →
We will be working on trail maintenance to get the preserve ready to open up to the public. The preserve is located just outside of Rio Vista on County Road 1109B. If anyone is interested, please contact amber@texaslandconservancy.org to RSVP and receive directions. Please bring closed-toed shoes and a water bottle. We'll have work gloves... Read More →
New member training. Introduction to Dinosaur Valley State Park (DVSP) and Friends of DVSP -- Kristina del Pino Borgstrom, Chapter Member and President of Friends of Dinosaur Valley State Park River Day -- Billy Teels, Longtime Chapter Member and Ecologist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (Retired) Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in... Read More →
