Join us at MSU, Dillard College of Business Building, room 328.  Park in the lot on the north side of the building, off of Hampstead. Use the front doors facing towards the Hardin Building. Elevators are halfway down the hall on the left (across from Einstien Bros. bagels. Once on the third floor, turn right.... Read More →

Horned Lizard Surveys at 3Rivers Foundation/Comanche Springs Astronomy Campus and/or Copper Breaks State Park. Time and location may vary due to weather conditions. If temperatures are mild, both locations might be surveyed on one day. If it is hot, only one location will be surveyed. The other location will be surveyed the next day. Contact... Read More →

Penny Miller will give a presentation on "Amazing Hummingbirds" at the Lifelong Learning Center.  Charge $20 for non-members.  More information will be available later. Report as AT: Approved Workshop

Dr. Jonathan Price offers an overview of local geology and soils, stratigraphy, lithologies, fossils, minerals and geologic features of North Texas. Meet at MSU, Dillard College of Business Building, room 328.  Park in the lot on the north side of the building, off of Hampstead. Use the front doors facing towards the Hardin Building. Elevators... Read More →

Horned Lizard Surveys at 3Rivers Foundation/Comanche Springs Astronomy Campus or Copper Breaks State Park. Time and location may vary due to weather conditions. If temperatures are mild, both locations might be surveyed on previous day.  If it is hot, only one location will be surveyed. The other location will be surveyed today. Contact Lynn for... Read More →

Help clean up the Chapter's Adopt-a-Highway section near Lake Arrowhead.  If you want to do so before the April 12 group clean up, you can choose any day between April 6 and 12.  Let Lynn know what day and which section you want to do.  Best place to park is the southeast corner of FM... Read More →

Join us at River Bend Nature Center on March 28th from 6:30 to 8:30 for a fascinating evening as we uncover the hidden world beneath our feet! At Sip N’ Science: The World Beneath Our Feet, we’ll explore the incredible role soil plays in sustaining life on Earth.   Learn how soil supports plant growth and the food chain –... Read More →

The Virtual Volunteer Fair will be an opportunity for our partner conservation organizations to present volunteer service projects that need volunteers from a distance or virtually! TMNTuesdays webinar series are on the second Tuesday of the month through the ear.yTMNTuesdays are a way to learn about top conservation issues of the state, earn advanced training... Read More →

Texas is home to more than 50 species of freshwater mussels, including many state or basin-level endemics.  A dozen of these species are currently in various stages of listing and review by the Service for protection under the Endangered Species Act. The seven Central Texas Mussels are the first to make their way through this... Read More →

Learn about Botany with Dr.Timothy Pegg. Meet at MSU, Dillard College of Business Building, room 328.  Park in the lot on the north side of the building, off of Hampstead. Use the front doors facing towards the Hardin Building. Handicap-accessible. Chapter members are encouraged to attend but cannot count hours. Not a public event. Report... Read More →

Meet at the boat ramp on Lake Wichita, across from the State Hospital on Kemp Blvd.  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 information. Report as FR: Texas Stream... Read More →

Help pick up trash along our Adopt-a-Highway section near Lake Arrowhead State Park.  Meet at the intersection of FM 1954 and FM 2606, just north of the State Park. Never work alone.  Wear your safety vests if you have them (if not, contact Lynn and she might have one for you). Report as RM: Litter/Trash/Clean-up

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 →

Help with invasive removal in the Chapter's garden plot at River Bend Nature Center. Bring hat, gloves, water , and garden tools such as shovels and pruners. Contact Kay Murphy or Alex Nelson for more information. Report as NRA: Trail, Wildscape, Butterfly Garden Maintenance

Get ready for the City Nature Challenge (April 25-28).  Join Lynn Seman at Lake Wichita Park (beside the big hill).  Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to record the natural world around you. Report as AT: Approved Workshop

Texas has 15 major rivers and 3,700 named streams that eventually reach the Gulf of Mexico, but many of us do not touch or experience these rivers, streams, and bayous in our daily lives. We drive past and over without seeing them, but every day we make decisions and take actions that impact our water... Read More →

Recent rains have washed debris into the fence line near the Beaver Pond at the 3Rivers Ranch.  Bring work gloves, closed toe shoes/boots, water, sun protection, and a willingness to help out in a beautiful place.  Water testing will also be done while the group is there, for anyone interested.  Travel time to the site... Read More →

Insecticides sprayed to kill adult mosquitoes are often used in home yards, as mosquitoes can be a nuisance and health risk. But, the insecticides used in these sprays are broadly toxic to insects, and the risks they pose to pollinators isn't well known. In the summer of 2023, Xerces performed a study comparing insecticide residues... 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

Get ready for the City Nature Challenge (April 25-28).  Join Lynn Seman at Lake Gordon in Iowa Park by Hwy 287.  Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to record the natural world around you. Report as AT: Approved Workshop

Remove invasives from the Chapter's garden plot at River Bend Nature Center. Bring hat, gloves, water , and garden tools such as shovels and pruners. Contact Kay Murphy or Alex Nelson for more information. Report as NRA: Trail, Wildscape, Butterfly Garden Maintenance

Get ready for the City Nature Challenge (April 25-28).  Join Lynn Seman at River Bend Nature Center's parking lot.   Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to record the natural world around you. Report as AT: Approved Workshop

Join us for a fun and interactive iNaturalist 101 to prepare for City Nature Challenge 2025! Whether you’re brand new to iNaturalist or just need a refresher, this session will teach you everything you need to know to confidently document nature in your city. iNaturalist is a powerful, easy-to-use app that helps you identify plants,... Read More →

Dr. Steven Rosscoe, Assistant Biology Professor at MSU, will discuss paleontology, the study of ancient life. Meet at MSU, Dillard College of Business Building, room 328.  Park in the lot on the north side of the building, off of Hampstead. Use the front doors facing towards the Hardin Building. Elevators are halfway down the hall... Read More →