Big Thicket National Preserve is excited to announce the start of a new monthly volunteer effort, geared towards cleaning the day-use areas and river access points found throughout the park. This monthly event will take place on the third Saturday of each month and focus on a different day use each time. Volunteers... Read More →
Advanced Training Opportunity: We are excited to offer the 2020 Monarch Conservation Webinar Series, hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the USFWS National Conservation Training Center! Click on the title of the webinar to register for it. To see completed webinars, visit our page of archived webinars. Please note this list is subject to change. March 24th... Read More →
We will be sending an invitation for an online meeting via the GoToMeeting app. You may attend through your browser or by downloading the application. Monthly Chapter Meeting Date: Thursday, March 26, 202o Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. with the program (Advanced Training) generally preceding the business meeting Advanced Training: Jami Brown, Lamar University, shares Alligator... Read More →
Topic: Urban Stream Processes and Restoration TrainingTime: Apr 1, 2020 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://agrilife.zoom.us/j/744951936?pwd=UDZnVVV5RElBMlc2cnF5NFpUQ05ZUT09 Meeting ID: 744 951 936 Password: 572407 Clare Escamilla (Entwistle) Texas Water Resources Institute p: (210) 277-0292 x205 | [email protected]
Time to Launch! We will be conducting a live training for our pollinator citizen scientists this Thursday, April 2nd, from 10:00 - 11:00 am (CST). The training will include information on the importance of pollinators, how to recognize the different pollinator groups, and how to contribute to the project through our citizen science form. Citizen scientists will be required... Read More →
Volunteer Opportunity: We are planning a work day on Gambusia Boardwalk demo on Friday April 3rd with volunteers from Phillips 66. More details to follow. As soon as we have a count of approximately how many volunteer will attend we need to conduct a planning meeting and trial runs on site late February or early... Read More →
Great opportunity to identify and learn about the unique plants within this preserve. Wildflower walks begin at 9:30 am. Leader: Joe Liggio. Check the website for updates prior to each walk: http://watsonpreserve.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network
Several of the researchers from the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) has been presenters at our Annual Meetings. Now that all their face-to-face educational programs are on hold, they are reaching out online. Dr. Best’s class would certainly meet the requirements for interaction for web AT. Those interested may check the BRIT website at http://brit.org/online-educational-resources... Read More →
Sea Rim State Park Beach Clean-up is needed monthly. Please report to the Visit Center for an assignment.
Advanced Training Opportunity: "Groundwater Conservation Districts" with Natalie Ballew, Manager, Texas Water Development Board Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8310367671334243084 Visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/water-education/texaswatersprogram/texaswatersspecialist for more information
