Events

Join us at MSU, Bolin Science Hall, room 221.  Park in the lot south of the building, off of Taft.  Handicap accessible.  In person preferred, but you can contact [email protected] for a Zoom Link. Report as AT: Chapter Meeting for the program; CB:  Administrative Work: Chapter Meeting for the chapter business meeting.    

Bluebirds…Not Blue Birds - presented by Chris & Donna Honkomp.  This is the same program presented at the Sip 'n Science at River Bend Nature Center.  You can go to both, but you can only count one of them.  You must pay to attend this presentation, unless you are a member of the Lifelong Learning... Read More →

Join this one-hour live event to discover tips, tricks, and ideas to prepare for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a fun and impactful global community science event! GBBC team members will share how to participate with confidence, while special guest and author Julia Zarankin explores beginner birding and the love and joy of backyard birds. ... Read More →

The City of Wichita Falls Office of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, the Wichita County Office of Emergency Management, and the Wichita CountySKYWARN will present Storm Spotter Training on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Participants will learn: • Basics of thunderstorm development • Fundamentals of storm structure • How to identify potential severe weather features... Read More →

Boots on the Plains. This month, we will take a nature walk along the Wichita River Circle Trail starting at the Angel of Hope Memorial Garden behind the MPEC center in Wichita Falls. We will saunter to O'Reilly's park (about a mile).  This is a paved easy trail with much nature and some photogenic bridges... Read More →

TMNTuesdays webinar series are on the second Tuesday of the month through the year. TMNTuesdays are a way to learn about top conservation issues of the state, earn advanced training hours and interact with wildlife professionals from across the state!  This is the only webinar that you can count watching the recording. Register Here.

Join this one-hour live event to discover tips, tricks, and ideas to prepare for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a fun and impactful global community science event! GBBC team members will share how to participate with confidence, while special guest and author Julia Zarankin explores beginner birding and the love and joy of backyard birds. ... Read More →

There are many ways to create pollinator habitat in your backyard. From plants to overwintering habitat, one small step can make a difference. Join Jennifer Hopwood, Senior Pollinator Conservation Biologist and Rachel Dunham, Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, to explore the steps people can take to build their own pollinator haven. From tips on sourcing... Read More →

Attend the Regional Science Fair at MSU's Clark Student Center to help judge projects.  You must contact Lynn to help out.  She can help you get registered, and you must have a background check and training before the event. Report as IO:  Attending a booth or station

Discuss the BAT Project and 2025 survey results. Discuss the 2025 field season. Summary of changes to our operating procedures and new Site Information Survey123 form. Spring and Summer 2026 project timeline and training webinar dates. Send in your data,digital and hard data. Accessing BAT Project Interest Form-Required for all participants. Q&A. Register Here.

Join Penny Miller, other members and guests at Lake Arrowhead State Park for a bird outing.   Look for and identify birds found at the park.  This is a leisurely hike on level ground (handicap accessible).  Binoculars helpful, but not required.  You can borrow a birding pack (bird book/binoculars) from the State Park headquarters.  This outing... Read More →

Event moved to February 16th.  Meet at the boat ramp at Lake Wichita off of Kemp Blvd (near across from the State Hospital). Then move to Lucy Park,just inside the park near River Bend Nature Center.  This event will be held the second Friday of each month, unless noted otherwise. Contact Carl Brown for more... Read More →

Attend the Education and Outreach Committee meeting.  This meeting will be in person at Frank &Joe's Coffee Shop, 4111 Southwest Parkway.  A Zoom link will be available. Contact Lynn Seman for more information and to receive the Zoom link. Report as CB: Administrative Work: Board/Committee Work

Much of the suburban and urban landscape is managed in ways that quietly undermine soil health, water systems, biodiversity, and long term resilience. Forests are cleared, grasslands are replaced with lawns, soil is stripped of life, and chemicals are used to maintain systems that require constant effort but offer little return.  In this Wild Ones... Read More →

Join Penny Miller at Lake Gordon in Iowa Park for water testing. Meet at the parking lot just off of the access road near Taco Bell. Held on 3rd Friday of each month. Report as FR: Texas Stream Team