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Introduction to and History of TMN, VMS and Time Reporting, Taxonomy and the Nature of Naming — TMN Basic Training

Opal Durant Community Center (Acton) Library 6430 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, TX

First session of Rio Brazos Chapter 2022 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 and the Nature of Naming -- Gary Hinds, Long-time Chapter Member and botany... Read More →

Great Giveback

Burleson Public Library 248 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson, TX

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.

Event Series Education Committee

Education Committee

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 →

Chapter Meeting with Guest Speaker – VIRTUAL

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Safari Camp Meeting Rooms County Road 2009, Glen Rose, TX, United States

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 →

Event Series 1st Saturday Bird Walk at ANC

1st Saturday Bird Walk at ANC

Acton Nature Center 6900 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, TX

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.

DVSP – FM 205 Highway Cleanup

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.

TMN Basic Training — Urban Ecology, Forest Ecology

TBD TX, United States

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.

Event Series Keep Burleson Beautiful Meeting

Keep Burleson Beautiful Meeting

Burleson Service Center 725 SE John Jones, Burleson, TX

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 →

TMN Basic Training — Ornithology, Ecoregions, Ecological Concepts

Opal Durant Community Center (Acton) Library 6430 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury, TX

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 →

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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.