The count is consistently one of the top ten in the state and finds the largest number of species of any on the Upper Texas Coast. Habitat includes seashore, barrier islands, prairie & woodland. The circle is divided into ten areas, each with its own leader & unique habitats. For information & assignments, contact compiler... Read More →
Most of the count is on private land and participation in the CBC is the only way to gain access to some very productive wildlife lands. The diversity of the CBC is great and most sections have multiple exclusives. The CBC features extensive native grasslands, brushlands, floodplain forests, beaches and coastal marshes. We need skilled... Read More →
Although this count has very limited land area and a particularly small amount of wooded areas, it still typically is a top 20 or near top twenty U.S. CBCs. This count undoubtedly produces the most species for the available land area (much of the count circle is water) of all U.S. CBCs. The compilers are... Read More →
This CBC provides a tremendous opportunity to bird the Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR as well as private property in Eagle Lake in Colorado County, Texas. The Attwater CBC is open to all birders and is one of the highest inland CBCs for diversity in the country. If you are interested in participating, please contact Sumita... Read More →
This count circle in Chambers County includes High Island and Anahuac NWR. Newcomers are welcome to join! Compilers this year are Steve Mayes and David Sarkozi. If you are interested in participating, please contact Steve Mayes at sgmayes@hotmail.com. The Houston Audubon coastal team will participate in this count which includes the High Island sanctuaries. Those interested... Read More →
Come join us for the 2024 San Bernard NWR CBC. This unique count provides opportunities to bird areas of the refuge not normally open to the public. Also open for counters is the state's Nannie Stringfellow Wildlife Management Area. This count also claims some of the best hospitality around with the refuge staff participating in... Read More →
Various activities are planned. Volunteers are needed to both serve as docents and meet and greet the public. Please contact Ruby Lewis for details on when/where you can assist. TMN-COT contact: Ruby Lewis rubylewis77515@ymail.com VMS code to use: PO: Public Outreach (Service Project) VMS description to use: Discovery Center Open House
The Brazoria - Columbia CBC includes habitats for its namesake, the Brazoria- Columbia bottomland hardwoods. It includes several USFW tracts, private ranch properties, large reservoirs, small ponds, county parks, and neighborhoods. Sites include Bar-X Ranch, Columbia Lakes, Hudson Woods USFW tract, Eagle Nest Lake USFW tract, Brazoria Reservoir, Harris Reservoir, Nash Prairie, Brazos Woods Preserve,... 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 →
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 →
Dunes Day involves placing recycled Christmas trees on the beach to support the natural habitat and coastal barrier. The trees work especially well as their needles collect blowing sand, which then accumulates to form new dunes. Brazoria County Parks Department is asking for volunteers to help with this effort. Volunteers are to report to Stahlman... Read More →
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 →
Board meets on first Wednesday of each month At: Brazoria AgriLife 09:00 - 11:30am
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 →
Message from Kristine: The Texas Master Naturalist – Cradle of Texas Chapter is pleased to host our 8th Annual Advanced Training Day on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 8am-3:30pm. Our theme this year is “Conserving Biodiversity: Species of Greatest Conservation Need” and we are excited to welcome a great line-up of speakers and topics! This in-person event will... Read More →
