Native Plant Society of Texas webinar. North Central Chapter Meeting – UTA Prof. David Hopman featuring his new book being published in 2023. Online, via Zoom. Polyculture cultures - landscapes that incorporate different species of plants together that thrive in the same setting, and combine and grow together in unpredictable but pleasing ways. Register Here.... Read More →
During this webinar, Taylor Keys, Texan by Nature’s Program Director will provide an overview of the history, impact to date, and how to get involved in the Texas Water Action Collaborative (TxWAC). TxWAC matches companies and funders with conservation projects to positively benefit Texas’ water resources. Launched in 2021 in the Trinity River Basin, TxWAC... Read More →
Join us at MSU, Bolin Science Hall, Room 209 or use the Zoom link below. Use the south entrance of Bolin Science Hall. Handicap-accessible. Kimberlee Peterson with the Texas A&M Forest Service will be speaking about "Tree Stress with Drought & Fire". Kevin Scanlin will also do a bird presentation. Zoom Link Report as AT:... Read More →
Urban landscapes are diverse and can provide unique habitat opportunities for pollinators and other beneficial invertebrates. However, habitat loss in urban areas is a driving factor of insect decline. Small urban farms and community gardens are great locations to add in native habitat pockets, strips, hedgerows, gardens, and more. At the same time, these habitats... Read More →
Attendees of this webinar will learn how to navigate various federal and state water databases including: the EPA’s “How's My Waterway” and “Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO)”, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Texas Water Dashboard, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Surface Water Quality Web Reporting Tool. These tools can be... Read More →
"Native Host Plants for Texas Moths" with Jim & Lynne Weber. Meeting of the Williamson County Native Plant Society of Texas. Learn about the special relationships that exist between several native plant species and the moths that use them! Explore why native plants are essential to healthy ecosystems, the role of nectar and host plants,... Read More →
Water testing will be conducted at Lake Wichita and the Wichita River. Meet at the Lake Wichita boat ramp at 9 am. To reach the parking lot, travel south on Kemp Blvd. The entrance to the ramp is on your right, just before you get to the State Hospital (on opposite side of road). Participants... 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 →
The Xerces Society and University of Nevada researchers recently sampled milkweeds from 33 retail nurseries across 15 states, finding an average of 12 pesticides per plant. Milkweed is the primary food for the caterpillars of monarch butterflies, which have dramatically declined and are the focus of intensive restoration efforts. This study was the first to... Read More →
Learn about the inspiration to this year’s 25th Anniversary Annual Certification Pin. Click this link below for information: https://txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdays/ This is one of the few webinars that can be watched at a later day for AT hours. Members should enter this as AT: TMN Tuesday. Enter the date you watched the webinar (live or recorded)... Read More →
Join members at Comanche Springs Astronomy Campus for work on their pollinator garden and to do water testing. Meet at the maintenance bard at 8:30. Please let Lynn know that you are planning to attend. Report as: NPA: Comanche Springs Wildflower Garden & Hiking Trails. Water testing reported as FR: Texas Stream Team.
Pines and Prairies chapter of Native Plants of Texas meeting. Presentation by Mike McGee on why growing natives in our yards is essential to wildlife and discussion of the many advantages of native plants in landscaping. Register Here. Report as AT: Approved Webinar
Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Join the Chapter at a scheduled event or participate on your own. If you do your own count, you will need an eBird or Merlin account to enter the species you've seen. You can count multiple times a day, from anywhere in our ten county area. Go to... Read More →
Help man the Chapter's booth at Permian Fest, a fundraiser for The Whiteside Museum of Natural History in Seymour. The festival will include three days of unique, science and paleontology theme vendors, food trucks, and professional lectures. On the evening of Saturday, February 25th, the event will include a fundraiser dinner and silent auction benefiting... Read More →
Home and Garden Show at MPEC. Sign up to help man the Chapter's booth during the show. A ticket is required to enter. You can choose any two hour slot (or multiple slots), one or both days. Set up on Friday; Saturday 9 am - 6 pm; Sunday 1 - 4 pm. For more information... Read More →
Coyotes are highly resilient creatures able to adapt to threats and acclimate themselves in almost every environment, including cities and suburbs. As a keystone carnivore, coyotes play a critical role helping to maintain healthy ecosystems and species diversity. This presentation will look at the current challenges coyotes face in a rapidly evolving human-centric landscape. We’ll... Read More →
Indian Trails TMN chapter meeting - Program by Sam Kieschnick. Why do people hate wasps? Lots of critters bite or sting, but wasps rank among the top of ‘least liked insects.’ Fear of wasps may be linked to a lack of information about these really amazing and interesting insects. In this presentation, we’ll learn all about... Read More →
