FeederWatch engages people in observing birds and mammals that visit backyards, nature centers, community areas, and other locales anywhere in the U.S. and Canada. You choose the location, when to count, and how much time to observe. Joining the FeederWatch community is fun, educational, and rewarding—your observations provide unique insight into the lives of backyard... Read More →
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2 events,The next Adopt-a-Highway clean up near Lake Arrowhead is the week of March 1-7. Pick a day, pick a section, and email Lynn to tell her which section and day you choose. Lynn will go out on March 2 at 8:00 am and work on section 1. Report as RM: Litter/Trash/Clean Up. |
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Join us at MSU, Bolin Science Hall, room 221. Park in the lot on the south side of the building. Handicap-accessible. In person is preferred, but you can contact [email protected] for a Zoom link. Report as AT: Chapter Meeting for the program; CB: Administrative Work: Chapter Meeting for the chapter business meeting. |
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Helpers needed for a 3rd Grade class field trip at Whitesides Museum of Natural History. Contact Lynn Seman if interested in attending at [email protected]. Report as PO: Overseeing a booth or station. |
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Visit 3Rivers Ranch for water testing, game camera checks, and pollinator garden checks. Contact Lynn for more information. Report as FR: 3Rivers Foundation Biodiversity Collection Project |
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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 →
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Join members for an adventure at Wildcatter Ranch in Graham, Texas. Trails can be difficult at times, with roots and rocks. Some flatter trails are available. Not handicap accessible. Wildcatter Ranch is located at 6062 Texas 16, Graham, TX. You must register for this hike. Report as IO: Chapter-sponsored Monthly Hike.
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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 |
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2 events,River Bend Nature Center is looking for extra volunteer Education Guides during Spring Break week, and would love your help. From Monday–Friday, March 9–13, we’ll have increased visitor traffic, and their STEAM Spring Break Camp. Additional volunteer support will make a big difference. You’re welcome to volunteer for one day, multiple days, or the full... Read More → |
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Help maintain the pollinator garden by the entry at Lake Arrowhead State Park. Bring your own gardening tools. Park entry fee required. Report as NRA: Trail, Wildscape, Butterfly Garden Maintenance
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Generations in the Wild: Understanding What Drives Environmental Values Across Age Groups Not all generations see the environment—or their role in it—the same way. This session explores how generational intelligence can help Master Naturalists better understand the diverse values, motivations, and communication styles of those they engage. We’ll look at how different age groups—from Boomers... Read More → |
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Helpers needed for a group of 40 students of all ages from Sheppard AFB on class field trip at Whitesides Museum of Natural History. Contact Lynn Seman as soon as possible if interested in helping. Report as PO: Overseeing a Booth or Station
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In fall 2016, lifelong birdwatcher, naturalist, and esteemed Texas artist Margie Crisp decided to take up a shotgun and start hunting ducks. As a nature enthusiast, Crisp thought she understood conservation. Yet with many bird species in a precipitous decline, duck and geese populations continue to rise steadily year after year. Why? Who was responsible... Read More → |
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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 → |
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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 → |
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Lynn needs assistance with this event at City View Elementary. It will involve talking to small groups about native plants, Texas animals, and adaptations. Lynn will give you more information if you reply that you can help. There will be a discussion on the Chapter's projects around the City View Pond (including water testing, macro-invertebrates,... Read More → |
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Native plant gardeners, landscape designers, and land stewards often face a tension between ecological function and traditional horticultural aesthetics. In the Wild Ones National Webinar Rethinking Horticulture with Real Ecology, field botanist and science communicator Joey Santore, creator of Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t, examines how inherited design norms like straight lines, uniform spacing, tidy edges, and... Read More →
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Presented in conjunction with Framing Nature: Animals through Art, this discussion will feature experts in fields related to the theme of the exhibition. They will offer their unique perspectives on the relation between art and the animal world and how the exhibition contributes to, reflects, or transforms these perspectives. Featuring MSU Texas Provost Dr. Margaret... Read More → |
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In Pollinator Pathways Spring webinar, Dr. David L. Wagner, renowned butterfly and moth expert, will lead us in an exploration of the lives of these charismatic creatures. Learn about the threats they face and how to protect and restore the places where these keystones of biodiversity can thrive. Register Here. Report as AT: Approved Webinar |
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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. Report as FR: Texas Stream Team |
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Spring is here! Help with the Pollinator Garden at Graham Library and/0r pick up trash in the surrounding area. Bring gardening tools and don't forget a hat, gloves, water, etc. Report as: NRA: Trail, Wildscape, Butterfly Garden Maintenance, or RM: Litter/Trash Clean Up
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New Chapter project. Adopt-a-Trail trash clean up along the Circle Trail between Hamilton Blvd and Jacksboro Hwy. Meet at Hamilton Park by the restrooms, near the Spray Park. Trash bags and grabbers will be provided. Report as RM: Litter/Trash/Clean Up. |
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Become a Hunter Education Instructor. This class is a combo Hunter Education/Bow-Hunter Education Instructor class. Hunter Education's goals are to reduce hunting related accidents and violations; promote safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunting; and enhance hunting traditions and values. We now have more than 3,400 active instructors, including TPWD staff & game wardens, volunteers and professional... Read More →
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"Native Plants and Insects" will be 5 short presentations from experts in the field and they will give away lots of DOOR PRIZES (must be on the live webinar to claim prizes)! Register to get in the door prize drawing and receive the Zoom link (will be sent the day before). It's FREE! Plant Party is... Read More →
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Dive into raptor identification with Josh Haas! Perfect timing to get you ready for hawk watching during spring migration! Raptors in flight bring a sense of wonder and struggle to birders, especially when it comes to identifying them at a distance. Field marks are not enough when back-lit conditions and birds miles out lack any... Read More → |
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Join River Bend Nature Center for an engaging evening with Jason R. Cooper, Grounds Superintendent at Midwestern State University, as he shares real-world experiences incorporating native Texas plants into landscapes traditionally dominated by more conventional plantings. A Wichita Falls native with more than 25 years in grounds maintenance, Jason brings deep knowledge and practical insight... Read More → |
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The Chapter's Board of Directors will meet at Wilson Office Supply, 8th and Lamar. All members are welcome to attend. CB: Administrative Work; Board/Committee Work |
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Visit 3Rivers Ranch for water testing, game camera checks, and pollinator garden checks. Contact Lynn for more information. Report as FR: 3Rivers Foundation Biodiversity Collection Project |
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