The Big Thicket Association and Big Thicket National Preserve are co-hosting hikes to explore different trails in the Big Thicket National Preserve. On Sunday, March 1st, we will hike the upper Turkey Creek Trail from the trail-head at FM 1943 to the pipeline, then to the creek, and back to the trail-head. This hike will be approximately... Read More →
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Monthly Meeting of the Golden Triangle Group of the Sierra Club Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Come early and order a bite to eat!) Place: Cafe Del Rio, 2830 IH 10 E Frontage Road (near Red Lobster and the Bicycle Shop) Program:“Why and How to Garden for Wildlife... Read More →
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Hit the deck! This workday the focus will be on getting the Nature Center Deck completed. Arrive at 8:45 am to check in. Note: If you want to stay to finish up past noon, Alex said that he would appreciate the help. |
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We will be meeting at the FM 418 boat ramp on Village Creek to pick up trash along the creek, both on the shore and in the water. Bring your own canoe or kayak if you have one and plan to paddle. Trash buckets will be provided, but bring 'em if you got'em. Bring: Gloves,... Read More → |
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For the first time ever, Village Creek State Park is offering outdoor education classes for local home-school students this Spring. Volunteers are needed to help guide students in the activities. Volunteers should arrive at 9:30am for check-in and prep. The program in March will be about Insects. We will have two age groups of up... Read More → |
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We are doing a trial demo of the Gambusia Boardwalk to refine the process in preparation for the demo day next month.
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Advanced Training Opportunity: Texas Waters Specialist Program Webinar - "CoCoRaHs" with Bill Runyon CoCoRaHs-Texas State Coordinator, Retired, National Weather Service Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3684496852777199116 Visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/water-education/texaswatersprogram/texaswatersspecialist for more info Program Requirements Accumulate at least 8 hours of Advanced Training utilizing the Texas Waters curriculum: Attend Texas Waters events, sessions, and field trips at the Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting... Read More → |
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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 → |
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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 → |
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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 → |
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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] |
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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 → |
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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 →
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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
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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 → |


