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Public community event to learn about charitable organizations in Burleson and Johnson County, how those organizations help residents, and different avenues available to give back to the community. Rio Brazos Chapter will participate with the chapter marketing booth. This is a volunteer opportunity for chapter members. Contact Maryann Mathews to volunteer.
New member basic training. Entomology and Citizen Science/iNaturalist -- Valerie Taber, Chapter Member and insect expert. Journaling -- Liza Nelson, Chapter Member 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 →
This meeting will be virtual only due to the weather. Zoom session will start at 6:30. If you did not receive the Zoom link, please sent request via the website "Contact Us" form. All members, guests, and visitors are invited to the chapter’s monthly meetings. Each meeting starts with a potluck (dinner on us for guests... 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.
Join us for our quarterly clean-up of FM 205. This is the road leading to DVSP. Bring work gloves and water. Trash bags and pickers will be provided. Meet outside the Park Store. Contact us if interested in joining.
New member basic training. Urban Ecology - Nathan Raines, Texas Parks and Wildlife Forest Ecology - Kimberlee Howell, Texas Forest Service 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 basic training. Ornithology includes a bird walk at Acton Nature Center. Ornithology and Bird Walk -- Dave Moore, Longtime Chapter Member and Expert Birder Ecoregions and Ecological Concepts -- Billy Teels, Longtime Chapter Member and Ecologist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (Retired) Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training... Read More →
Participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count when the world comes together for the love of birds. Watch and count as many birds as you can find and report them. Observations help scientists better understand global bird populations before one of their annual migrations. Learn how you can participate, and learn, on the Great... Read More →
