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Join Texas Land Conservancy for guided hikes and hayrides at Chalk Mountain Ranch, a 340-acre former ranch that has been permanently protected by TLC in Somervell County. Explore the upland prairies with restored native grasses and discover the forested canyons on the limestone escarpment of the Lampasas Cut Plain in North Central Texas. This family-friendly... Read More →
The Acton Farmers Market is a community farmers and makers market held on the second and fourth Saturdays from May until October. Open to the public, the market features farm-raised food, including fresh baked and canned goods, along with hand-crafted items produced locally. The market is at the pavilion behind the Shell station at the... Read More →
Cedar Break Outer Loop Group Trail Maintenance Day. Meet at the Eastern low water crossing parking lot by the group campsites. We are aiming to hit the trails by 8am at the latest. Please bring plenty of water and snacks. A small meal will be provided on the trail. Park will supply work tools and... Read More →
2022 Second Quarter Chapter Board Meeting. Meeting is open to members and the public. Location TBD. Any change to start time will be noted on the website calendar.
The Acton Farmers Market is a community farmers and makers market held on the second and fourth Saturdays from May until October. Open to the public, the market features farm-raised food, including fresh baked and canned goods, along with hand-crafted items produced locally. The market is at the pavilion behind the Shell station at the... Read More →
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.
What are snakes? How can we tell if the one that is slithering through our lawn is a rat snake or a rattlesnake? Why would we want snakes in our backyard? Come find out the answer to these questions and more with Texas Master Naturalist Gaston del Pino Borgstrom. Lectures are held the first Sunday... Read More →
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 →
There will be no Education Committe meeting in July 2022. 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... 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 Kimberlee Howell, Texas A&M Forest Service -- Forest Health and Resources 7:30 Business meeting Members’ hours... Read More →
