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 →

Help pick up trash along our Adopt-a-Highway section near Lake Arrowhead State Park.  Meet at the intersection of FM 1954 and FM 2606, just north of the State Park. Never work alone.  Wear your safety vests if you have them (if not, contact Lynn and she might have one for you). Report as RM: Litter/Trash/Clean-up

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 with invasive removal in the Chapter's garden plot at River Bend Nature Center. Bring hat, gloves, water , and garden tools such as shovels and pruners. Contact Kay Murphy or Alex Nelson for more information. Report as NRA: Trail, Wildscape, Butterfly Garden Maintenance

Texas has 15 major rivers and 3,700 named streams that eventually reach the Gulf of Mexico, but many of us do not touch or experience these rivers, streams, and bayous in our daily lives. We drive past and over without seeing them, but every day we make decisions and take actions that impact our water... Read More →

Insecticides sprayed to kill adult mosquitoes are often used in home yards, as mosquitoes can be a nuisance and health risk. But, the insecticides used in these sprays are broadly toxic to insects, and the risks they pose to pollinators isn't well known. In the summer of 2023, Xerces performed a study comparing insecticide residues... 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

Remove invasives from the Chapter's garden plot at River Bend Nature Center. Bring hat, gloves, water , and garden tools such as shovels and pruners. Contact Kay Murphy or Alex Nelson for more information. Report as NRA: Trail, Wildscape, Butterfly Garden Maintenance

Join us for a fun and interactive iNaturalist 101 to prepare for City Nature Challenge 2025! Whether you’re brand new to iNaturalist or just need a refresher, this session will teach you everything you need to know to confidently document nature in your city. iNaturalist is a powerful, easy-to-use app that helps you identify plants,... Read More →

Dr. Steven Rosscoe, Assistant Biology Professor at MSU, will discuss paleontology, the study of ancient life. 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 down the hall... Read More →

Meet at River Bend Nature Center.  Learn about the Center from Jennica Lambert and Kevin Seman.  Afterwards, travel to Wild Bird Rescue and explore the benefits of rehabilitating wild birds with Melissa Rose.

Board of Directors will meet at Wilson Office Supply, 8th at Lamar.  All members are welcome to attend. Report as CB: Administrative Work: Board/Committee Work.  

Help with the Chapter's garden plot at River Bend Nature Center.  Contact Kay Murphy for more information. NRA: Trail, Wildscape, Butterfly Garden Maintenance