March Chapter Meeting – new location

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 →

Leopold Week – two of three webinars

Join the Aldo Leopold Foundation for Leopold Week 2025, a three-day exploration of how our connections to nature begin right at home, featuring acclaimed authors Margaret Renkl (The Comfort of Crows) on March 4, Camille T. Dungy (Soil) on March 5, and Amy Tan (The Backyard Bird Chronicles) on March 6. Through their deeply personal... Read More →

Last Day to Register for 2025 Training Class

Today is the final day to register for the 2025 training class.  Fill out the online form to register for training class now.  Bring your check to the training class tonight.  See the calendar for the training class location.

Leopold Week – three of three webinars

Join the Aldo Leopold Foundation for Leopold Week 2025, a three-day exploration of how our connections to nature begin right at home, featuring acclaimed authors Margaret Renkl (The Comfort of Crows) on March 4, Camille T. Dungy (Soil) on March 5, and Amy Tan (The Backyard Bird Chronicles) on March 6. Through their deeply personal... Read More →

Training Class # 1 – Introduction

Dillard College of Business Council Drive and Hampstead Lane, Wichita, Texas

Training Class # 1 - Introduction to the program, our sponsors, VMS hours entry. Chapter members are encouraged to attend but cannot count hours. Not a public event. In-person preferred. 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... Read More →

Bird Outing for March

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 →

Facts are Not Enough: Science communication and audience emotions

Unfortunately, there isn't "one weird trick" to communicating bug science. We know that emotions are important in persuading people and encouraging evidence-based decision making. But how do you make a real connection in a time of misinformation and political division? Join Gwen Pearson, science communicator and entomologist, to explore this topic in this Xerces Society... Read More →

Texas Stream Team Water Testing for March

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 →

Plum Creek Fishing Rodeo

Plum Lake 1638 Sheppard Access Road, Wichita Falls, TX, United States

Assist the Texas Inland Fisheries crew during the Kid Fishing Rodeo by signing up registrants, helping with measuring, etc. Contact Wes before the event starts on the north side of the lake to be assigned duties. The event will be at Plum Lake, which is next to the Wichita Falls Softball Complex at 1702 Sheppard... Read More →

Plum Lake Cleanup

Plum Lake 1638 Sheppard Access Road, Wichita Falls, TX, United States

Help pick up trash around Plum Lake after the fishing event.  Meet on the north side of the lake by the ball park entrance.  This event was postponed from March 8. Report as RM: Litter/Trash/Cleanup