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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Learn about volunteer opportunities with partner conservation organizations in need of volunteers. Volunteer work can be done from a distance or virtually. A series of virtual project presentations will showcase opportunities from across the state and across the spectrum of natural resource topics on February 3-4, 2021. Event offered by TMN state office. Check state... Read More →
Due to COVID-19, meetings will be virtual via Zoom until it’s been determined that gatherings are safe. If you wish to join in and are not on our regular committee list, please request the Zoom link via the Contact Us page. The Education Committee plans and develops educational events and services to the chapter and our... Read More →
Chapter meetings are virtual (Zoom) until Covid restrictions are lifted. All members, guests, and visitors are invited to participate and hear interesting speakers each month via Zoom. If you would like to attend and are not a member, please request the Zoom link here. Meeting will begin with the speaker, followed by a short business meeting.... Read More →
Instructor: Rachel Richter, Urban Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife. Class participants will receive Zoom link in advance of the class. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
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). February 9 event: Learn how humans can be nature's best hope by doing something as simple as turning your yard... Read More →
Instructor: Rachel Richter, Urban Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife. Class participants will receive Zoom link in advance of the class. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
Participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count when the world comes together for the love of birds. Watch and count as many birds as you can find and report them. Observations help scientists better understand global bird populations before one of their annual migrations. Learn how you can participate, and learn, on the Great... 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... 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... Read More →
Instructor: Kathy Miller, Retired Attorney with interests in maintaining Acton Nature Center and managing liability for 501c organizations. Class participants will receive Zoom link in advance of the class. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
Instructor: Gary Hinds Class participants will receive Zoom link in advance of the class. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
Participate in the largest invasive species awareness effort in North America! Follow us on Facebook at @invasivespeciesweek, join the conversation, and link your social posts with #NISAW or #invasivespecies. NISAW Part I - Information and Advocacy February 22-26, 2021 Free webinars throughout the week, resources link NISAW Part II - Outreach and Education May... Read More →
Instructor: Billy Teels, Ecologist (NRCS retired) and chapter member. Class participants will receive Zoom link in advance of the class. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
Celebration Of World Water Day 2021 – Valuing Water. Learn more about the value of water and online resources and events. Online event: https://www.worldwaterday.org/stories/story/celebration-world-water-day-2021-valuing-water
Day/time may be adjusted due to weather. COVID guidelines will be followed; masks and social distancing required. We can easily space everyone and have projects that are in different areas. Spouses or bubble couples are urged to stick together. Rules are for a max of 30, which has never been a problem. Bring a lunch... Read More →
Instructor: Billy Teels, Ecologist (NRCS retired) and chapter member. Class participants will receive Zoom link in advance of the class. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
Due to COVID-19, meetings will be virtual via Zoom until it’s been determined that gatherings are safe. If you wish to join in and are not on our regular committee list, please request the Zoom link via the Contact Us page. The Education Committee plans and develops educational events and services to the chapter and our... Read More →
All members, guests, and visitors are invited to the chapter’s monthly meetings. Visit with members, learn about the Texas Master Naturalist program, and be inspired by a special guest speaker each month. Members bring a dish for potluck dinner. Watch the calendar for meeting locations as they rotate throughout the three-county chapter area. 6:00 Potluck... Read More →
Chapter meetings are virtual (Zoom) until Covid restrictions are lifted. All members, guests, and visitors are invited to participate and hear interesting speakers each month via Zoom. If you would like to attend and are not a member, please request the Zoom link using the Contact Us form on this website. Meeting will begin with... Read More →
Instructor: Gary Hinds Class participants will receive Zoom link in advance of the class. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
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 required. Recommended: Binoculars, camera, water, hiking shoes, and clothing suitable for the weather.
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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.
