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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 Joe and Karen Langdon -- Turning the Langdon Ranch into a Conservation Easement 7:30 Business meeting... Read More →
The chapter offers nature-related lessons in a structured program for homeschool children. Volunteers arrive at 9:30 to set up. Nature based programs start at 10:30. Volunteers can participate in the entire program or parts of it. There are different programs each month from September-May. If interested contact Courtney Reeves at mrscourtneyreeves@gmail.com or 972-357-6898.
The Acton Farmers Market is a community farmers and makers market held on the second and fourth Saturdays from May until October. Open to the public, the market features farm-raised food, including fresh baked and canned goods, along with hand-crafted items produced locally. The market is at the pavilion behind the Shell station at the... Read More →
Join in the celebration of Dinosaur Valley State Park 50th Anniversary! There will be family fun and educational activities. Learn from real paleontologists, archaeologists, historians, biologists, astronomers, and more! There will be food trucks, music, games, and even a discussion panel featuring funny, unique and interesting tales from the past 50 years. Location in the... Read More →
This free, family-friendly event features fun activities including historical re-enactments, food trucks, vendors, car show, and a Kids Zone. Texas Master Naturalist, Rio Brazos Chapter volunteers will join Keep Burleson Beautiful to offer historical ethnobotany. Volunteers: We may set up shifts to offer a glimpse into the uses of plants by combining the Burleson Historical... Read More →
2022 -- Earth Science for a Sustainable World From American Geosciences Institute (AGI), sponsoring organization of Earth Science Week: Earth Science Week 2022 will emphasize the essential role of Earth science in helping people make decisions that maintain and strengthen the planet's ability to support thriving life. This national and international recognition of Earth Science... Read More →
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 →
Friends of Acton Nature Center (FANC) meet every second Wednesday to discuss, review, and plan tasks and projects for maintaining the native character of the nature center, along with maintaining facilities and offering educational opportunities. Anyone is welcome to attend meetings and become a member of the friends group. Meetings are at the Opal Durant... Read More →
A free public come-and-go event in recognition of Earth Science Week. Earth science-focused interactive exhibits, children’s activities, and more. Details to come.
