Events

Join Ranger L for a birding adventure at Lake Arrowhead State Park to find those birds that are red, white, and blue.  More information will follow.  Park fees apply. America 250: Bird Outing — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Report as IO: Special Events at Lake Arrowhead State Park

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence with the Texas Horned Lizard.  Help man a table with activities for the public during a special event at Lake Arrowhead State Park on July 4th.  Meet at the Equestrian Trail/Pavillion (first right after entering the park).  Park fees apply. America 250: Horned Lizards — Texas Parks &... Read More →

Join Keep Texas Beautiful for an overview of the Texas Litter Database, a statewide tool designed to turn cleanup data into actionable insights for conservation. This webinar will introduce how litter data collected across Texas -on shorelines, in parks, and along waterways - can be used to identify trends, inform resource management, and support protection... Read More →

Join us at MSU, Bolin Science Hall, room 221.  Park in the lot on the south side of the building, off of Taft. Handicap accessible. In person is preferred, but you can contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. Report as AT: Chapter Meeting for the program; CB: Administrative Work: Chapter Meeting for the chapter business... Read More →

The next Adopt-a-Highway clean up near Lake Arrowhead is July 8th.  If you can't make it on the 8th, just pick a day, pick a section, and email Lynn to tell her which section and day you choose.  Bring your trash grabber if you have one.  Please let Lynn know if you will be out... Read More →

Meet at the boat ramp at Lake Wichita off of Kemp Blvd (near across from the State Hospital). 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:... 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 →

Help out with angler education outreach at the Wichita Falls Parks Recreation Summer Camp.  People needed at different fishing stations - knot tying, casting, fish anatomy, and more.  Contact Lynn for times and details. Report as DO: Angler Education for Master Naturalists

True Bugs: A Look at the Order Hemiptera. All bugs are insects, but not all insects are bugs! This webinar will discuss what makes a true bug and give tips on identification of common families. TMNTuesdays webinar series are on the second Tuesday of the month through the year. TMNTuesdays are a way to learn... Read More →

Attend a planning meeting to discuss the upcoming moth event at MSU's Museum of Art.  The event is planned for July 25th, but ideas for the event need to be finalized.  Meet at the Museum. Report as CB: Administrative Business/Chapter Business. Include description of meeting Please contact Lynn if you can attend.

White-Nose Syndrome has caused catastrophic declines to North American bat populations, but the development of varied and innovative treatments, including vaccination, offers a path forward for their recovery. This webinar explores a four-year, collaborative research program focused on the Cave Myotis bat species, showcasing a powerful computer-based decision support tool we have developed to help... Read More →

The Conservation Opportunity Areas (COA) of Texas model highlights potentially important habitats for Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) and other conservation priorities in the state. The COA functions as both a decision-support model and a database, combining information such as species observations, ecological communities, landscape features, habitat connectivity, expert knowledge, and conservation threats to... Read More →

NEW TIME!  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

Attend the NPSOT Wichita Chapter for their meeting on Monarch Waystations for Texas.  This presentation covers the amazing story of te Monarch butterlfy life cycle and migration, clarifies some common misconceptions, explains historic and current threats to Monarch populations, and why Texas is critical for Monarch's future success.  In person only.  Meet at the Forum,... Read More →

Celebrate Moth Week with Chapter members at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at #2 Eureka Circle, off of Midwestern Parkway.  Enjoy a guided "mothing" stroll around Sikes Lake at 7:30 pm.  Stick around afterwards for our black lighting insect activity.  Blacklights and sheets will be set up to attract moths and other insects so... Read More →