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