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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 Speaker: John Robinson - Water. Most people assume wastewater is being treated and don't know too much about... 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.
Keep Burleson Beautiful is the catalyst organization that combines all nature organizations working with the City of Burleson Parks Department in a reporting meeting that recurs monthly. All interested persons are welcome to attend. Texas Master Naturalist, Rio Brazos Chapter members serve on the Board.
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 →
New member basic training. Wetland Ecology and Aquatic Systems - Billy Teels, Ecologist and Chapter Member Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
Join Dinosaur Valley State Park for the FREE annual celebration of all things winged and migratory birds returning to the park! We will have special guests, ranger programs, and fun activities for the whole family. This is also our 100 Year Celebration for Texas State Parks - which means park entry is FREE! 🎉 Meet:... Read More →
Join Friends of DVSP for a highway clean-up along FM 205. Meet by the Park Store. All supplies will be provied. Volunteers should bring water. Let's celebrate Earth Day weekend together!
New member basic training. Geology, Soils, and Paleontology - Melody Holm, Geologist and Chapter Member. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
Burleson Parks and Recreation Earth Day at Russel Farm Art Center - Free public event. Texas Master Naturalist, Rio Brazos Chapter will provide an activity table geared towards the Earth Day theme. Please check back for more details or contact Maryann Mathews.
