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 →
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
Attend this session of Riverbend Nature Center's Sip 'n Science. From elaborate dances to mesmerizing displays, animals have evolved some of the most fascinating and unexpected ways to attract a mate. Jennica Lambert will unveil the secrets of nature’s most intriguing love stories, from a Mockingbird’s dazzling song to the firefly’s glowing signals. Participants will... Read More →
Join us in Bowie for March's monthly hike. Meet at Pelham Park in the large parking lot, past the Bowie Knife sculpture. After a brief history lesson, we'll follow the trail around the soccer fields. Then hike to the playground area loop. Anyone who wants to can then reassemble at Selma Park Boat Ramp on... Read More →
Join the Aldo Leopold Foundation for Leopold Week 2025, a three-day exploration of how our connections to nature begin right at home, featuring acclaimed authors Margaret Renkl (The Comfort of Crows) on March 4, Camille T. Dungy (Soil) on March 5, and Amy Tan (The Backyard Bird Chronicles) on March 6. Through their deeply personal... Read More →
Join us at MSU, Dillard College of Business Building, room 328. Park in the lot on the north side of the building, off of Hampstead. Use the front doors facing towards the Hardin Building. Elevators are halfway down the hall on the left (across from Einstien Bros. bagels. Once on the third floor, turn right.... Read More →
Join the Aldo Leopold Foundation for Leopold Week 2025, a three-day exploration of how our connections to nature begin right at home, featuring acclaimed authors Margaret Renkl (The Comfort of Crows) on March 4, Camille T. Dungy (Soil) on March 5, and Amy Tan (The Backyard Bird Chronicles) on March 6. Through their deeply personal... Read More →
Today is the final day to register for the 2025 training class. Fill out the online form to register for training class now. Bring your check to the training class tonight. See the calendar for the training class location.
Join the Aldo Leopold Foundation for Leopold Week 2025, a three-day exploration of how our connections to nature begin right at home, featuring acclaimed authors Margaret Renkl (The Comfort of Crows) on March 4, Camille T. Dungy (Soil) on March 5, and Amy Tan (The Backyard Bird Chronicles) on March 6. Through their deeply personal... Read More →
Training Class # 1 - Introduction to the program, our sponsors, VMS hours entry. Chapter members are encouraged to attend but cannot count hours. Not a public event. In-person preferred. Meet at MSU, Dillard College of Business Building, room 328. Park in the lot on the north side of the building, off of Hampstead. Use... 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 →
TMNTuesdays webinar series are on the second Tuesday of the month through the year. TMNTuesdays are a way to learn about top conservation issues of the state, earn advanced training hours and interact with wildlife professionals from across the state! This is the only webinar that you can count watching the recording. Click this link... Read More →
Unfortunately, there isn't "one weird trick" to communicating bug science. We know that emotions are important in persuading people and encouraging evidence-based decision making. But how do you make a real connection in a time of misinformation and political division? Join Gwen Pearson, science communicator and entomologist, to explore this topic in this Xerces Society... Read More →
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 →
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 →
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
Enjoy 5 short presentations on how plants green up and they will give away lots of DOOR PRIZES (must be present to win)! Presentations are: How soil temperature dictates plant physiological functions; How a grass grows; How a forb grows; How a brush plant grows, and What makes a plant an early successional species. Plant... Read More →
Training Class 2 - Ornithology with Marcy Brown Masden. Learn what makes birds so unique, their ancestry and what makes a bird. Plus, view some of the University's bird skins. Definitely a must see in person. Meet at MSU, Dillard College of Business Building, room 328. Park in the lot on the north side of... Read More →
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
The first Training Class field trip to Lake Arrowhead State Park for a demonstration of electro-fishing and fish identification. In-person only. 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 them onto the boat.... Read More →
Volunteer at Wild Bird Rescue and help with their Baby Bird Shower and egg hunt. Egg Hunt starts at 12:00 pm. They can us helpers with the food & drinks. You must help with the activities. Report as IO: Attend a booth or station.
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
This Hawk Migration Association Lunch and Learn talk will provide an overview of the Bird Banding Lab (BBL) program, including its history, current initiatives, and future vision. He will discuss the lab’s mission, methods, key successes, and what lies ahead for the BBL. Report as AT: Approved Webinar (must be watched live). Register Here.
Learn about fish and what species are in our area with Wes Dutter of Texas Inland Fisheries. In-person preferred. Meet at MSU, Dillard College of Business Building, room 328. Park in the lot on the north side of the building, off of Hampstead. Use the front doors facing towards the Hardin Building. Elevators are halfway... Read More →
