Doug Tallamy – What’s the Rush?

Join the Austin Chapter of Native Plant Society of Texas' monthly meeting.  Doug Tallamy presents on video the science-based solution to the biodiversity crisis and explains why it’s so urgent. Native plants are the foundation of the solution, and we can do it together. Register Here. Count the time of the program only, not the... Read More →

Horned Lizard Survey @ Copper Breaks State Park

Copper Breaks State Park

Meet at the Bull Canyon Trailhead at Copper Breaks State Park. Lynn would like other Rolling Plains Chapter TXMN members to assist with this hike. Report as FR: Horned Lizard Survey

Wildlife Friendly Landscapes: Gardens that Give Back

Native and adapted plants are not only beautiful, low maintenance additions to the garden; they can be useful tools to attract beneficial wildlife as well! Learn ways to attract and provide habitat for butterflies, songbirds, hummingbirds, bees, and other beneficial animals that bring your landscape to life with activity! If you’d like to keep your... Read More →

Time to Restore: Connecting People, Plants, and Pollinators

In this free, two-hour virtual workshop, you will learn more about the Time to Restore project, weigh in on the best plant species to target for ongoing monitoring and assessment in Texas, help generate ideas for recruitment and engagement of volunteer data collectors, and give your input on how the data collected by this project... Read More →

In the Life of Wasps: Hunters, Pollinators, Masons and more

Join us to learn more about the diverse lives of wasps! Pollinator Conservation Specialists, Jennifer Hopwood and Rae Powers will outline the roles of wasps, highlight some key groups, outline conservation measures, and address concerns about wasps. Register Here. Report as AT: Approved Webinar

Time to Restore: Connecting People, Plants, and Pollinators

In this free, two-hour virtual workshop, you will learn more about the Time to Restore project, weigh in on the best plant species to target for ongoing monitoring and assessment in Texas, help generate ideas for recruitment and engagement of volunteer data collectors, and give your input on how the data collected by this project... Read More →

How Your iNaturalist Data Makes a Difference for Biodiversity

Why do your iNaturalist observations matter, where do they go, and what impact do they have? Join us for a webinar to learn how your contributions are part of the world's most important source of biodiversity data.  You'll learn about the impact of iNaturalist's data and how iNaturalist has grown thanks to the collective efforts... Read More →

In the Life of Jumping Spiders

Even amongst other bugs, spiders are often overlooked and misunderstood. But these ancient, diverse, and wonderfully weird creatures have a lot to teach us. And the best group of spiders to start with might be jumping spiders: they are colorful, clever, and even cute! Join spider scientist Dr. Sebastian Alejandro Echeverri as he shares the... Read More →

Trash Clean Up near Lake Arrowhead State Park

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.  Wear your safety vests if you have them. Report as RM: Litter/Trash/Clean-up