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Hear about The Effects of Climate Change on Bird Distribution" presented by Dr. Billy Teels. Learn about recent research that demonstrates the northward expansion of several species' breeding ranges thought to have been caused by climate change. Dr. Teels also will reveal some of the recently developed mapping tools that will help predict future climate related movement.... Read More →
Bird lovers — from the simply curious and fascinated, to the seasoned birder: Join us in helping spot, identify, and count birds at Acton Nature Center as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count! Meet in the ANC parking lot for a short walk to the bird blind to observe and record who comes to the... Read More →
New member basic training. Ornithology with bird walk - Dave Moore, Chapter Member and Expert Birder. Bird walk at ANC to follow classroom session. Grasses - Henry Bogusch, Chapter Member and Grass Expert. Field session at ANC following classroom session. 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 →
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.
New member basic training. Herpetology - Gaston del Pino Borgstrom, Biologist and Chapter Member. Educational Trunks - What they are and how to use them - Wendy Moore, Chapter Member. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
Keep Burleson Beautiful is the catalyst organization that combines all nature organizations working with the City of Burleson Parks Department in a reporting meeting that recurs monthly. All interested persons are welcome to attend. Texas Master Naturalist, Rio Brazos Chapter members serve on the Board.
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 →
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 Speaker: Orienteering by Dave Moore, Chapter Member. Is compass use old school? Can you navigate if your phone... Read More →
