Join us at MSU, Bolin Science Hall, Room 209 or contact rollingplainschaptertmn@gmail.com for the Zoom link. Use the south entrance of Bolin Science Hall. Handicap-accessible. Program to be announced. Report as AT: Chapter Meeting for the program; CB:Administrative Work: Chapter Meeting for the chapter business meeting.
Training Class 2 - introduction to the Rolling Plains Chapter TMN. Meet at MSU's Bolin Hall room 213. Because of construction, please use either the front door (facing Taft) or the exterior stairwell door on the south side parking lot.
This will be the Virtual Volunteer Fair. This returning feature of our program easily allows members to remain active during the hottest months of the year and provide service opportunities for any ability throughout the year. The TMN Virtual Volunteer Fair (VVF) is an opportunity for our partner conservation organizations to present service projects that... Read More →
How will climate change impact Texas and the native prairie and savanna ecosystems? How do we plan restorations to be sustainable in 2050? Do we need to change our land management practices? The NPAT Fayette Prairie Chapter will host a year-long series of presentations to explore climate change and the implications for the Fayette Prairie ecosystem. Beginning... Read More →
Because of low water levels at Lake Wichita, water testing will only be conducted at the Wichita River. Meet in 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... Read More →
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 →
Join members as they explore the Wichita Bluffs Trail. Observe the flora and fauna along the trail in preparation for the City Nature Challenge bioblitz.  Meet at the trailhead parking lot off of Seymour Hwy. Report as PO: Chapter-sponsored Monthly Hike.
Description: We will examine the abundance, biodiversity and conservation of a wide range of taxonomic groups, from butterflies to botany to bats to birds to beetles and bugs to name a few, that reside in the central region of North America. Prominent will be the discussion of the wet/dry gradient across the continent. We will... Read More →
Learn to use iNaturalist with Lynn Seman. Meet at River Bend Nature Center to learn how to use iNaturalist for the upcoming City Nature Challenge. Report as AT: Approved Workshop
Dr. Jonathan Price offers an overview of local geology and soils, stratigraphy, lithologies, fossils, minerals and geologic features of North Texas. Meet at MSU's Bolin Science Hall, Room 213. In-person preferred. Trainees report as: AT: 2024 Training Class Current members are encouraged to attend this class but cannot report VT or AT hours for attending.... Read More →
Help find as many species as possible within the ten county area that makes up the Rolling Plains Chapter's service area.  More information will be available as we get closer to the event. 1. It can be any WILD plant, animal, or any other evidence of life found in your city. 2. Take a picture... Read More →
The first Training Class field trip to Lake Arrowhead State Park for a demonstration of electro-fishing and fish identification has been postponed to April 27. Wear closed-toed shoes (sneakers okay) or bring rubber sole boots, if you have them. Be prepared to get a little wet as you will be netting stunned fish and bringing... Read More →
The city of Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with the Texas Parks and Wildlife to offer free after-school fishing. These fishing events held at South Weeks Pond. Help children interested in learning how to fish.  Show up at the fishing pond at 2006 Southwest Pkwy. Report as: PO: Attending a booth... Read More →
