Week of Events
Texas Pollinator BioBlitz
Pollinator BioBlitz participants observe and identify pollinators. All ages and abilities are encouraged to find pollinators and nectar-producing plants, take photos, and share with friends! Share observations on iNaturalist or the facebook event page. Chapter events will be announced. Enjoy nature on your own, with friends, or find a pollinator event near you! Join the... Read More →
Field Trip to Palo Pinto State Park
Visit one of Texas' newest State Parks - Palo Pinto Mountains State Park. This park is not open to the public, s0 this field trip will give us a sneak peek at what will be offered in the future. More information on this trip to come. More information to follow.
City View Jr/Sr High – student training
City View Jr/Sr High – student training
City View Jr/Sr High - Environmental Studies classes will be learning water testing so they can continue to monitor their pond. The classes are held at the following times: Period 2 meets 8:50-9:36 am - 18 students; Period 6 meets 1:20-2:06 pm - 9 students. Helpers might be needed to assist students. This will last... Read More →
Old Mountains and Older Rocks: The Wichitas of Southwestern Oklahoma
Old Mountains and Older Rocks: The Wichitas of Southwestern Oklahoma
An hour’s drive to our north, the Wichita Mountains present a topographically exciting departure from the gently rolling topography of our region. Sometimes referred to as “fossil mountains,” the Wichitas are ancient landforms that are re-emerging after 250 million years of burial beneath the red sediments of southern Oklahoma. But the rocks within the mountains... Read More →
Singers in the Dark: Conserving the Mysterious Whip-poor-will and Other Nightjars
Singers in the Dark: Conserving the Mysterious Whip-poor-will and Other Nightjars
The Whip-poor-will is a member of the nightjar family, birds known for their haunting songs and nocturnal habits. Like the Whip-poor-will, other nightjars like Chuck-will's-widow and the Common Nighthawk are also declining due to habitat loss and pesticide use, among other human-caused threats. Register Here. Report as AT: Approved Webinar
All about Arachnids: Halloween’s Eight-legged Wonders
All about Arachnids: Halloween’s Eight-legged Wonders
Join the Xerces Society for this special Q&A session with Dr. Sebastian Echeverri, spider scientist, wildlife photographer, and science communicator. Sebastian will show his arachnid pets and answer all of your questions. Come with your curiosity and celebrate Halloween with us! Register Here. Report as AT: Approved Webinar