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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Event Series Friends of Acton Nature Center

Friends of Acton Nature Center

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

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 →

TMN Basic Training – Chapter Program; VMS

First session of Rio Brazos Chapter 2024 new member training course. Introduction to and history of the Rio Brazos Chapter Program — Kristina del Pino Borgstrom, Chapter President, and Amy Knoll, Training Class Director. VMS and Time Reporting — Gary Hinds, Membership Director Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.

TMN Basic Training – Texas Master Naturalist Program; Taxonomy.

9:00 am: Introduction to and history of the Texas Master NaturalistTM Program — Sam Kieschnick. 12:30 pm: Taxonomy -- Gary Hinds. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.

TMN Basic Training — Ecology and field trip

9:00 am: Ecological Concepts - Billy Teels 10:00 am: Ecoregions of Texas - Billy Teels 11:00 am: Field trip, Acton Nature Center Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.

Event Series Chapter Meeting

Chapter Meeting with Guest Speaker

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

All members, guests, and visitors are invited to the chapter’s monthly meetings. All meetings are open the the public. Each meeting starts with a potluck (dinner on us for guests and visitors), followed by a speaker and the business meeting. Location: Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Safari Camp Meeting Rooms, County Road 2009,Glen Rose, TX 76043 . Please join... 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.

Burleson Great Giveback

Burleson Library 248 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson, TX

The Burleson Public Library invites you to The Great Giveback, a volunteer recruiting, outreach, and networking event that connects community members to area agencies that need help. Chapter members: This is a volunteer opportunity to help staff the chapter booth and network with members of the community. Contact Cynthia Walker or Nancy Haubert for volunteer... Read More →

TMN Basic Training — Mammals and Urban Ecology

9:00 am: Mammals and Urban Ecology -- Kristina del Pino Borgstrom Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.

Education Committee Meeting

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 →

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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.