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Anyone interested in the Texas Master Naturalist program and becoming a member is invited to meet and visit with chapter members in an informal, relaxed setting and learn more about the chapter, its mission, and its people. This Meet and Greet kicks off the 2023 basic training program that begins with the first class on... Read More →
This is the first 2023 Acton Nature Center Community Lecture of four in a series to be offered to the public through the year. Lectures are nature-oriented and offered the first Sunday of January, April, July, and October at 2:00 PM at the Opal Durant Community Center (aka, the Acton Library). For this lecture, local... 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 →
First session of Rio Brazos Chapter 2023 new member training course. Introduction to Texas Master Naturalist Program and History of the Progam — Rachel Richter, Texas Parks and Wildlife VMS and Time Reporting — Gary Hinds, Long-time Chapter Member and “Timekeeper” Taxonomy — Gary Hinds, Long-time Chapter Member and botany expert Hours reporting VMS category... Read More →
Member volunteer opportunity -- weed, clean, fix, trim, and trail maintenance at Acton Nature Center. Contact Dave Moore for more information.
New member basic training. Ecoregions and Ecological Concepts — Billy Teels, Longtime Chapter Member and Ecologist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (Retired) Texas Water Resources - Jill Garcia, Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District 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 Zoom only due to weather. Meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. Members will receive link. Guests are welcome. Submit a "Contact Us" form (this website) to request a link. Members’ hours reporting: Volunteer Opportunity: VMS Category: Administrative Work (specify): TMN Admin Report Hours, Chapter Meeting Advanced Training Opportunity, VMS Category: AT: Chapter Meeting: TMN AT... 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.
