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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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.
Join the adventurous plunge into the Paluxy River on New Years Day 2022 for the Dinosaur Valley State Park Annual Dino Dive! Park visitors will sign up to take the jump into the chilly river. Plungers may dress up or wear costumes for the jump and should bring towels and extra clothes. More information here.... Read More →
Rio Brazos Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists presents the Community Lecture Series quarterly at the Acton Nature Center. This free series covers various topics about nature. The Amazing World of Birds with Dave Moore (link to flyer) is the topic of the January 2022 lecture. Meet in person at the ANC Education Center (farmhouse) or... Read More →
New member training. Field component will be at Acton Nature Center. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
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. 6:00 Potluck 6:30 Speaker TBD 7:30 Business meeting Members’ hours reporting: Volunteer Opportunity: VMS Category: Administrative Work (specify): TMN Admin... Read More →
Meet and greet event for members of the 2022 New Member Training Class, RBMN Board members, instructors, and other members who would like to welcome the new class. Hours reporting... Read More →
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). Get more information and register at https://txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdays/
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 →
Chapter member volunteer opportunity -- help complete seeding of pocket prairie. For more information contact Maryann Mathews or Katelyn Reeves.
The Bailey Lake Pocket Prairie is a City of Burleson Parks and Recreation beautification project. Chapter volunteers can earn volunteer hours working on maintaining the pocket prairie. Bring hand tools you are comfortable using. Contact Katelyn Reese for more information.
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... Read More →
New member basic training. Entomology and Citizen Science/iNaturalist -- Valerie Taber, Chapter Member and insect expert. Journaling -- Liza Nelson, Chapter Member Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class... Read More →
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.
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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.
