New Science Seminar Series at Sul Ross
Wednesday, April 3, 3:30-4:30pm, Warnock Science Building SRSU, Room 101: The Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande: An example of a Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem. Dr. Kevin Urbanczyk, SRSU Geology Dept. There will be an informal group discussion afterwards at the Ritchey Hotel.
TMN Tuesday Webinar
Online TMNTuesdays on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Noon to 1pm. TMN Virtual Volunteer Fair will be a “series of project presentations showcasing opportunities from across the state and across the spectrum of natural resource topics.”
Shumla Foundation Lunch and Learn (shumla.org)
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, Noon to 1pm CST, Shumla Foundation Lunch and Learn (shumla.org). “The Rule of Paint Sequencing” by David Keim, M.A. First of a four part series.
The Chinati Foundation – Grassland Restoration Practicum
April 1-5, 6-8 hours daily. The Chinati Foundation – Grassland Restoration Practicum Interested in learning about native grassland restoration? Participants earn $15.00 per hour. Gain hands on experience in land conservation and native plant propagation while exploring pathways to professions in rangeland ecology and land management.
Guided Hikes on Hancock Hill, SRSU Alpine Texas Click link for details http://txmn.org/tierra/files/2023/12/GuidedHikesHH2024pdf.pdf
Saturday, April 20, EARTH DAY!, Guided Birding Hike on Hancock Hill, Guide will be David Tonnessen with BRI, 9-11am, sign up for a reservation required on Sul Ross website, 383′ elevation gain over 1.8 miles. Afterwards head over to the Farmer’s Market near the AMTRAK Station to enjoy the Earth Day festivities. Sherry Cardino is looking for volunteers for our TMN table at that function.
Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute (CDRI)
Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute (CDRI) Interpretive Guide Training, Wed, April 2, and Garden Guide Training, Saturday, April 9.
Thursday, April 11, 7PM, The Roger Conant Distinguished Guest Lecturer. Dr. Chris Ritzi, Professor of Biology at Sul Ross State University (SRSU) will be CDRI’s first distinguished guest lecturer for 2024. His entomology presentation will be on April 11, with the lecture to be held at the Crowley Theater in Marfa, Texas.
If you are interested in serving on our AT Committee, please contact Denis Foley. Our current members are Ellen Weinacht (Balmorhea), Michael Weiss (Marfa), Denis Foley (Alpine) and Richard Sokol (Balmorhea). We could sure use some representation from Fort Davis, Study Butte, Terlingua, Lajitas or Presidio please.