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Chapter Field Trip – Central Texas Uplift and Hill Country

Fredericksburg, TX (central location) Fredericksburg, TX

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 →

Vivian J. Malone Preserve Workday

Vivian J. Malone Preserve 1501 County Rd 1109B, Rio Vista, TX

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 →

TMN Basic Training — Intro to DVSP/Friends of DVSP, River Day

Dinosaur Valley State Park 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043, TX

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 →

Brazos River Cleanup and Campout

Little L Ranch 503 County Road 423, Glen Rose, TX

Our 5th cleanup of the Brazos River, along with the 3rd chapter campout should allow the opportunity of both "advanced training" and "volunteer time". Past events included star parties, nature bio-blitz, bird walks, lessons on nature journaling, monarch life cycle, falcons, and the Brazos River water snake. Of course with our chapter, there is always... Read More →

Event Series Acton Farmers Market

Acton Farmers Market

5671 Acton Hwy, Granbury, TX 76049

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 →

Event Series Education Committee

Education Committee

Opal Durant Community Center (Acton Library) 6430 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, Texas

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 →

Chapter Meeting with Guest Speaker

United Coop Burleson 2601 S. Burleson Rd., Burleson, TX, United States

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    Dale Kruse -- Bryophytes and/or Other Plants 7:30    Business meeting Members’ hours reporting: Volunteer Opportunity: VMS Category: Administrative... Read More →

DVSP Highway Cleanup (FM 205)

Dinosaur Valley State Park 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043, TX

Meet by the Park Store at 8am. The route typically take 1.5-2 hours Please bring plenty of water with you for the morning. We will supply work gloves, safety vets, trash bags and grabbers. Email the Friends of DVSP if interested in helping out: friendsofdvsp@gmail.com

Event Series 1st Saturday Bird Walk at ANC

1st Saturday Bird Walk at ANC

Acton Nature Center 6900 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, TX

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.

Timeless in Texas

Russell Farm Art Center 405 W. County Road 714, Burleson, TX

Celebrate all things Texas with historical vendors, live music, demonstrations, chuck wagons, and food trucks. Rio Brazos Chapter will provide ethnobotany-based education on heritage plants in Burleson when the area was founded. This is a chapter member volunteer opportunity. Check back for developing details or contact Maryann Mathews.

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To request an event or opportunity to be posted on the calendar, please complete our Calendar Entry Request form. (Link opens in new page.) Please allow at least 48 hours for new events to appear on the calendar.