The Sabine-Neches Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist™ will present Champions for Nature at the South Texas State Fair, Saturday-Sunday, April 5 and 6, from noon-6pm. Located in the Ford Exhibit Hall, this special exhibition will be made up of local groups whose sole purpose is to promote awareness, education about and love for nature. This year’s…
Great News for Pollinators
We are excited to announce our participation in the Pollinators for Texas project! Our chapter was selected to receive $3,000 to help support native pollinators in our area. Our pollinator garden initiative, now in its third year, aims to install pollinator gardens in public spaces in Southeast Texas, making a lasting impact on pollinator conservation….
Champions for Nature Returns
The Sabine-Neches Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist™ will present Champions for Nature at the YMBL South Texas State Fair, Saturday-Sunday, April 1-2, 2023 from noon-6pm. Located in the Ford Exhibit Hall, this immersive, outdoor educational experience will be made up of local groups whose sole purpose is to promote awareness, education about and love for nature….
“Birding is for Everyone!” Scarecrow Wins Best Environmental Message
Our chapter enters the Shangri La Botanical Gardens Scarecrow Festival each year, and this year’s entry won the Director’s Award for Best Environmental Message. Our theme, “Birding is for Everyone!” was selected to focus on the fact that all people, including those with a disability, can enjoy participating in birding activities and being outdoors in…
Spooky Native Plants-NPSOT Publishes Article by Sharon Odegar
In fitting news for Halloween, Sabine Neches Chapter member, Sharon Odegar, is also a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas and submitted an article about the NPSOT booth that exhibited at our “Champions for Nature” event at the South Texas State Fair this past spring. Her overview “Native Plants at South Texas State…
It’s a Wrap…2022 Annual Meeting Awards
Several chapter members attended last weekend’s 2022 Annual Meeting Awards in Houston, Texas. The meeting provided inspiration and guidance to everyone and our chapter is proud to have received a few awards as well. Sabine Neches Chapter received 1st Place in the Exemplary Project Awards, garnering an $800 project grant for our future endeavors. The…
First Time Exhibit at Texas Rice Festival Earns 1st Place Award
Our chapter was invited by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension to participate at the 2022 Texas Rice Festival for the first time this year where we presented “Flora and Fauna of the Marsh” to students and community attendees in the Rice Education Tent. Chapter members provided awareness of the marsh ecosystem and the many plants and…
Beyond the Choir
Any organization, especially as it ages, runs the risk of becoming insular and ossified. The old joke about “we’ve always done it this way” applies to TMN chapters just like any other group. In order to expand its influence while welcoming new energy and diversity, the Sabine-Neches (SN) Chapter launched an initiative for 2022 called…
Texas Master Naturalist™ Focus on Outreach to Youth
During 2022, the Texas Master Naturalist™, Sabine-Neches Chapter has been running full steam ahead with nature awareness and education, specifically targeted to youth in southeast Texas. With the formation of the Public Outreach committee chaired by Nancy Angell, Master Naturalists have participated in several interactive events since March. Events bring youth and Master Naturalists together…
2022 Great Texas Birding Classic…It’s all in the Name
Chapter members Nancy, Rick, Marilyn and Jaclyn formed a team for The Great Texas Birding Classic this year. They called themselves the “Trill Seekers”. They entered in the All Ages: State Park Tournament – Intact Flock division and competed with observations at both Village Creek State Park and Sea Rim State Park. Although they didn’t…