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New member basic training. Forest Ecology - Kimberlee Howell, Texas Forest Service Ichthyology - 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 description box.
Star Party at CSP with Fort Worth Astronomical Society. Games, night nature hikes, and star gazing will be at Cedar Lodge. Large telescopes will be set up for public viewing. Chapter member volunteer opportunity: Help with the Friends Group booth and hand out free snacks to guests. Contact Cathy Crocker for more information about volunteering.
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. Christmas Party 6:00 Potluck followed by Christmas fun and a short business meeting. NOTE MEETING LOCATION: Cleburne United Coop, 3309 N... 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.
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.
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 →
The Rio Brazos Chapter book club meets quarterly by Zoom and discusses a book chosen by club members. The hour discussing the book can be recorded as AT. Zoom link will be sent to participants prior to each Zoom meeting. Contact Wendy Moore or submit a Contact Us form with your name and contact information... Read More →
Re-scheduled to Jan. 21, 2023
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 →
