Events

Join us for a Monarch hike at Lake Wichita Park. Meet by the Veteran's Memorial at the foot of Murphy's Mound (the big hill), beside Lake Wichita. Bring your butterfly tags and butterfly nets. Report as IO: Chapter-sponsored Monthly Hike.

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

Bird watching is good for your health.  It reduces stress, acts a natural meditation, boosts your mood, sharpens the senses, keeps your mind agile, and can lower your blood pressure.  The City of Wichita Falls' Health Department will be hosting monthly bird walks at Lucy Park on the first Wednesday of each month.  Meet at... Read More →

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 information. Report as FR:... Read More →

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 →

Volunteers needed to help with one or all of the following: replacing the border around the pollinator no-mow zones hanging monarch signs on t-posts weed eating/maintaining the walking path through the no-mow zone picking up trash managing invasive plants inside the no-mow zone Bring gloves, water, and a hat.  Hand tools (pruners, shovels, etc) optional. Report... Read More →

This spring, Home Grown National Park hosted The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a 60-minute documentary about the hidden world of caterpillars. One registration gives you two ways to take part.  Registration is free, or you can make a donation. 1. Watch: Stream The Extraordinary Caterpillar on demand, free with registration, anytime before October 14. Watch it as many times... Read More →

** Presented by the Lifelong Learning Center.  You must pay for the program or have a membership to attend. ** Presented by Penny Miller.  Texas Parks and Wildlife slogan is not just a catchy phrase to encourage people to visit state parks, but is a prescription for health. Physicians and mental health professionals are increasingly... 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.  This event is moved to the 24th because of the TXMN Annual Meeting. Report as FR: Texas Stream Team

Volunteer for River Bend Nature Center's Not-so-scary Halloween.  Volunteers are asked to arrive at 5:30 pm and to stay after the event closes to help clean up.  Help out by manning a nature-related booth. Report as IO: Attending a booth or station.