Feral Pigs and Water Issues – Texas Waters Webinar

Wild pigs are an invasive species with cascading impacts to agriculture, property, and natural resources. Texas watersheds are particularly vulnerable to damage. Damage includes soil erosion, bacterial contamination, bank erosion and changes to vegetation, all of which affect water quality and wildlife. In this webinar we’ll discuss the impacts pigs have and the benefits of... Read More →

Training Class # 8 – Paleontology

Midwestern State University 3410 Tafft, Wichita Falls, United States

Dr. Steven Rosscoe, Assistant Biology Professor at MSU, will discuss paleontology, the study of ancient life.  Meet at MSU's Bolin Science Hall, Room 213.  In-person preferred. Trainees report as: Training Class (enter class description).

Field Trip # 3 – Mineral Wells Fossil Park/Paleontology

Join MSU's Dr. Rosscoe as we travel to Mineral Wells Fossil Park to learn about the ancient life of Texas.  You can collect and keep the fossils you find.  We will meet in the parking lot just south of Bolin Science Hall at MSU at 8:00 am, and carpool/travel to the park. Bring a sack... Read More →

Texas Tough Plants

The harsh and unpredictable Texas climate is one of the greatest adversaries to a lush and vibrant landscape. Your greatest defense is to arm your landscape with adapted plants that can withstand the barrage of heat and drought that the growing season is sure to bombard us with!  Dallas Water Utilities will cover their ROOTED... Read More →

In the Life of Nocturnal Pollinators

Join Xerces pollinator conservation biologist Emily May to learn more about the pollinators that come out to work as others turn in for the evening. Moths, flies, beetles, and other dusk and night-time pollinators can play important roles in pollinating wild and managed plants. Emily will talk about the ecology, diversity, and importance of these... Read More →

Training Class # 9- Entomology

Learn about Entomology, the study of insects, with Dr. Vogstberger.  In Bolin Rm 209. Report as Training Class.

Trash Cleanup on Dragonfly Trail

Help pick up litter along the Dragonfly Trail before the hike.  Meet at the Admin Building by the fishing pier.  Park fees apply. Report as RM: Litter/trash/clean up.

Monthly Hike – Dragonfly Trail

Lake Arrowhead State Park , United States

Join members as they explore the Dragonfly Trail at Lake Arrowhead State Park.  Park fees apply. Take the first right after entering the park.  Trailhead is in the Equestrian area at the end of the road. Report as PO: Chapter-sponsored Monthly Hike

Training Class # 10 – Pollinators

Midwestern State University 3410 Tafft, Wichita Falls, United States

Learn about Pollinators with Cedar Sanderson.  Meet at MSU's Bolin Science Hall, Room 213.  In-person preferred. Trainees report as: AT: 2024 Training Class (enter class description). Current members are encouraged to attend this class but cannot report VT or AT hours for attending.