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Join Friends of DVSP for a trail maintenance day. Our organization is adopting the Cedar Break Outer loop. Maintenance will include picking up litter, tree trimming, and evaluating erosion. Please bring work gloves, sturdy shoes and water. We have tools to use as needed. You will be required to hike out to the working location.... 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 →
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 Nancy Haubert -- Prairie Dogs... Why We Love them Burleson is home to a small family of black-tailed... 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.
New member training. Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
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 →
Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) FlyFest (approved for volunteer hours) is an urban fishing initiative on the Trinity River aimed to restore our natural environments, re-establish native species, and educate the community. Volunteer opportunities include assisting with presentation rooms, children's fishing activities, and the TRWD Watershed Experience trailer. Info to follow on volunteer registration link.... Read More →
Lake Granbury Master Gardener meeting for March will feature a presentation on Dragonflies by Valerie Taber. It is approved for one hour of advanced training for Rio Brazos Chapter members and trainees. The one-hour presentation will begin promptly at 1 PM, so please arrive a few minutes early to meet and mingle with our LGMG... Read More →
2022 First 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.
Join Friends of Dinosaur Valley State Park for our quarterly clean-up of FM 205. This is the road leading to DVSP. Bring work gloves and water with you. Trash bags and pickers will be provided. Meet outside the Park Store. Contact Friends of DVSP at friendsofdvsp@gmail.com if interested in joining.
New member training. Field component at Acton Nature Center. Botany -- Gaston del Pino, Chapter Member and Professional Biologist Invasive Plants of Texas -- Gary Hinds, Longtime Chapter Member and Botany Expert Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
A celebration of birds and welcome to the wildflower season. Free public event. Stay tuned for details… FEATHER FEST at Acton Nature Center -- free public event for adults and children. Come-and-go at your own pace, 10:00-2:00. Celebrate birds and welcome wildflowers! Enjoy outdoor time exploring educational booths, live raptors, wildflower walks, and crafts... 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.
New member training. Field component at Acton Nature Center. Grasses, Lecture and Field -- Henry Bogusch, Longtime Chapter Member and Grass Expert Weather and Climate -- Jennifer Dunn, National Weather Service Hours reporting VMS category (dropdown list): Initial Training. Identify class in the training description box.
Burleson city-wide trash pickup with community, social media opportunities. City provides all trash pickup items, t-shirts, food, and prizes. This is a chapter member volunteer opportunity. More info to come.
