Join the HMANA (Hawk Migration Association of North America) for their Lunch-n-Learn about nighthawk migration. The ground-nesting Common Nighthawk is one of North America's most widely distributed bird species and yet it remains one of the least understood, thanks in part to its nocturnal habits. Unfortunately, the Common Nighthawk is also declining across much of... Read More →
The Western Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus) is a grassland species historically found across most of Texas. There has been taxonomic uncertainty as to whether there are one, two, or even three species of western hognose in North America, potentially all occurring within the borders of our state. Corey will discuss his latest taxonomic conclusions as... Read More →
Help Lynn Seman with a high school class from Chillicothe as they go for a hike on the trails at Comanche Springs Astronomy Campus. She needs some help. Contact her at rlynnseman@gmail.com. Time to be determined. DO: Community Presentation
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 →
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).
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 →
Lee Smith is soliciting TMN Chapters around the state to shoot video of their members in action, in the field, volunteering their time and knowledge. Lee will provide a training session with guidelines on how to use your cell phone to capture video clips that can be used in future videos to promote TMN. The... Read More →
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 →
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 →
Learn about Entomology, the study of insects, with Dr. Vogstberger. In Bolin Rm 209. Report as Training Class.
