The Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program (ACTRP) was created by Senate Bill 1410 during the 77th (2001) Legislative session. This bill granted the TPWD Commission authority to create a ten-day crab trap closure that begins the third Friday of each February. Crab traps left in the water during this time are considered litter and may... Read More →
From the birdcount.org website (link) Each February, for four days, the world comes together for the love of birds. Over these four days we invite people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find and reporting them to us. These observations help scientists better understand global... Read More →
The National Centers for Coastal Ocean Centers (NCCOC) states: " Sand dunes offer ecosystem services, including defense from surge and waves during storm events, habitat for wildlife, tourism, recreation, and carbon sequestration." Most all know that the sand dunes on our local Brazoria County beaches seemingly continue to erode and help is needed to both... Read More →
From the SPLASH website: Texas coasts are critical habitats for nesting season. Every Spring, thousands of shorebirds and sea turtles migrate to Texas beaches to lay their eggs. Unfortunately, Texas beaches also accumulate trash ten times faster than any other Gulf state. Marine debris that litters the coast causes great obstacles and hazards to these... Read More →
Wednesday Evening Chapter Meeting Description – General Meeting, Advanced Training and Nature Notes When Second Wednesday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm (ODD NUMBERED MONTHS) (5:30 – 6:00 Social Time) Where All meetings will be hybrid (in-person and virtual) unless otherwise noted. Attend in person at Brazoria AgriLife Extension Office in Angleton, Texas Online Meeting – Microsoft Teams... Read More →
Various activities are planned. 8-10 volunteers are needed each day to serve as docents and/or meet and greet the public. Please contact Ruby Lewis for details on when/where you can assist. TMN-COT contact: Ruby Lewis [email protected] VMS code to use: PO: Public Outreach (Service Project) VMS description to use: Discovery Center Open House
Jimmy and Luanne Salinas are the champions of this beach clean-up effort. We will assemble at the Quintana Jetties. Items to bring include: Trash grabbers 5 gallon bucket Gloves Mosquito repellent comfortable clothing/hat close toed shoes sunscreen water or refreshments (your choice) We will have some bottled water available sunglasses Clean Swell App VMS Description to enter: Beach Sweep... Read More →
Chapter Meeting (2nd Wednesday Morning Even Numbered Month) Description – General Meeting, Advanced Training and Nature Notes When Second Wednesday, 9:00am – 11:00am (EVEN NUMBERED MONTHS) (8:30 – 9:00 Social Time) Where All meetings will be hybrid (in-person and virtual) unless otherwise noted. Attend in person at Brazoria AgriLife Extension Office in Angleton, Texas Online... Read More →
Volunteers needed to work the TMN-COT booth. VMS Description: Brookside Village Farmers Market VMS Code: PO: Public Outreach (Service Project)
Message from Jordan Weaver, Youth Education/Programming Coordinator LJHA: During this event families will learn about some of the vegetation on site as they play nature bingo and make nature print crafts. I was wondering if any of the Master Naturalists would be interested in volunteering during the event? I am asking volunteers to be there from 9:45... Read More →
Migration Celebration is a Texas Mid-Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex 2-day event underwritten by Friends of Brazoria Wildlife Refuges. Many volunteers are needed to work the various event and support stations. To volunteer, contact Barbara Whaley. VMS Code: PO: Public Outreach (Service Project) Description: MC 2024
From CNC website: Started in 2016 as a competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an international event, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities. Run by the Community Science teams at the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural... Read More →
Volunteers needed to introduce kids to the world of Texas Reptiles and Sea & Shore. A rewarding experience for kids and volunteers alike. Master Naturalists will be presenting a display with live animals, snakes, and alligators as well as items from the Gulf Coast Sea & Shore during the events. Check with Ruby for details... Read More →
Board meets on first Wednesday of each month At: Brazoria AgriLife 09:00 - 11:30am
Twice each year millions of birds swarm across the Americas, traveling thousands of miles as they migrate between breeding and wintering grounds, stopping in route to refuel at coastal stopover sites. Every year this spectacle attracts local and out of town birders who descend upon stopover sites throughout the migration corridor along the Gulf Coast.... Read More →
