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 submit your event at least 2 weeks in advance of the event date and allow at least 48 hours for new events to appear on the calendar once they’ve been submitted.
Chapter members: Check the state TMN website (link opens in new page) for other training and volunteer opportunities offered through the state office or other chapters.
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City of Burleson Parks Department has asked Texas Master Naturalist, Rio Brazos Chapter to lead a nature hike during the Far Out Family Campout. This is a great opportunity for those who are new to nature hikes and want to learn how to conduct one. Volunteers also will help provide assistance along the trail.
On the Second Tuesday of each month at the noon hour (12PM Central Standard Time), the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event (sometimes including some fantastic new and returning guest speakers). More information about each of these monthly events is pending, but in the meantime – save the date! More... Read More →
Cleburne Parks and Recreation are planting several trees at McGregor Park and need volunteers to help. Bring a shovel if you have one to back-fill soil. Holes will be dug in advance.
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. Christmas Edition: 6:00 Potluck 6:30 Short business meeting 6:45 Christmas Fun Meeting Location: Dining Hall at Cleburne State Park... Read More →
Homeschool children and families will meet at Acton Nature Center to learn about grasses, presented by Billy Teels. For more information about the homeschool program, please email [email protected].
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.
Work day for maintaining Acton Nature Center facilities, trails, butterfly garden, and more. Contact Dave Moore for details.
Join Ranger Allen Dees for a trail maintenance day at DVSP. Please bring work gloves, water, and tree trimmers. Join us for a picnic lunch afterwards. Hiking out to the work site is required for most trails. Please let us know if you would like to join but are not able to hike longer distances.... Read More →
Lectures to Park Staff by various speakers that will educate on the benefits of “no mow” and using natives in city landscapes. Contact Maryann Mathews for more information.
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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.
