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AT Presentations

Following are links to presentations available for download by Chapter members for personal use.   All presentations are the property of their original authors.   If you wish to use any of these presentations for any outside (non-TMN) group, please obtain permission from the original author or presenter.
Please note that PowerPoint presentations have been converted to PDF files for posting on this page.   Accordingly, speaker’s notes and/or animations inserted by the original authors will not be visible in these files.   If you wish to obtain a copy of an original PowerPoint presentation, please contact the original author or presenter.
TitleAuthorPresenterVenueDateView
Beach-nesting Bird Conservation Along the Upper Texas CoaastSarah Belles
American Bird Conservancy,
Gulf Coast Avian Ecologist
Sarah BellesMarch 2025 Chapter Mtg03/12/2025https://youtu.be/UVBlx8n7Wzs
Snake Identification (Upper Texas Coast)David HeinickeDavid HeinickeJanuary 2025 Chapter MeetingJan. 8, 2025Snake Identification for the Upper Texas Coast
Using eBird and Merlin BirdIDRon WeeksRon WeeksNov. 2024 Chapter MtgNov. 13, 2024https://youtu.be/RCqmvORx2K0
Prescribed Fire On The Texas Mid-Coast
Wildlife Refuges
Ryan Vice and Curtis Jones 
(USFWS)
Ryan Vice and Curtis Jones 
(USFWS)
June 2024
Chapter Meeting
June 12, 2024https://youtu.be/J_iVVWtw_ds?si=1eur-juAPd9abuMp
Black Bears in East Texas and the Work of Bears Etc.Kati L. Krouse – Executive Director of BEARS Etc.Kati L. KrouseMay 2024 Chapter MeetingMay 8, 2024https://youtu.be/zp3fHiw7Nfc
Acoustic Monitoring of Texas Bats:
A Community Service Project for TMNs
Craig Henley
TPWD – TNT
Craig Henley2024 April Chapter MeetingApril 10, 2024 https://youtu.be/hrPkmoTH5I4
Loggerhead Shrike Winter Home Range & Habitat Associations – Project UpdateJennifer WilsonJennifer Wilson2024 March Chapter MeetingMarch 13, 2024YouTube Link
GCSTR- Gulf Center for Sea Turtle ResearchPaige BreonPaige Breon2023 August Chapter MeetingAugust 9, 2023Paige Breon’s Presentation
2023 Hurricane SeasonLance Wood
NWS
Lance Wood2023 June Chapter MeetingJune 14, 2023YouTube Link
Bird DetectivesCarla J Dove &
Kristine Rivers
Carla J Dove &
Kristine Rivers
2023 May Chapter MeetingMay 10, 2023BIRD DETECTIVES
Sea Shells – Brazoria CountyMel McKeyMel McKey2023 January Chapter MtgJan. 11, 2023YouTube Link
The Karankawa Native PeopleMelanie HolensheadMelanie Hollenshead2022 December Chapter MtgDec, 14, 2022Introduction to the Karankawa People of the Texas Gulf Coast
“Animal Behavour”
2022 AT DAY
Presentations
See All Recorded PresentationsCarey Gelpi – TPWD
Kade Muffett – TAMUG
Katie St. Clair – TAMUG
Melanie Hollenshead – TMNCOT
Mickey Dufilho – TMNCOT
2022 COT Chapter AT DayMar. 19, 2022Dropbox Link
Management and Stock Enhancement of Southern Flounder in TexasJeff Bayer, Texas Parks & Wildlife Hatchery Biologist, Sea Center TexasJeff BayerFeb. 2022 General Mtg.Feb. 9, 2022YouTube Link
Light Right to Bring Back the LightDeborah Moran: International Light-Sky Org.Deborah MoranJan 2022 General Mtg.Jan. 12, 2022YouTube Link
20 years of Intern ClassesMickey Dufilho
et.al.
Mickey Dufilho
et.al.
20th Anniv.Dec. 8, 2021Picture Slides
Rainwater HarvestingDana ArnoldDana ArnoldJune General Meeting- ATJune 9, 2021YouTube Link
Texas Water LawJohn O’ConnellJohn O’ConnellJune General Meeting- ATJune 9, 2021YouTube Link
Celebrating Historic Whooping Crane Nests in TexasLisa MyersLisa MyersJune General Meeting- Nature NotesJune 9, 2021YouTube Link
A Bird’s Eye View on BehaviorKristine RiversKristine RiversMay General Meeting -(AT)May 12, 2021YouTube Link
Some Old Maps of Texas…Chris KnuepperChris KnuepperNature Notes
May Meeting
May 12, 2021Some Old Maps
Postage and PollinatorsBob SalzarBobSalzarNature Notes April Mtg.April 14, 2021Postage & Pollinators
FORESTRY- The Role of the Consulting ForesterSteve Lennox
Muslow Forestry
Steve LennoxApril General Chapter MeetingApril 14, 2021 “Forestry Opportunities and the role of the Consulting Forester”
Sideoats GramaBob WhitmarshBob WhitmarshNature Notes –
March Mtg.
Mar. 10, 2021Sideoats Grama
Spider Biology &
Reference
Melanie HollensheadMelanie HollensheadMicrosoft Teams
March Mtg. AT
Mar. 10, 2021Basic Spider Biology

Reference Notes
Ringtail CatsKathy PittmanKathy PittmanMS Teams Feb. Mtg.: Nature NotesFeb. 10, 2021Ringtail Cats
Managing Black Rails & Their EnvironmentJennifer Wilson (USFWS)Jennifer WilsonMS Teams Feb. Mtg.: Adv. Trng.Feb. 10, 2021Managing Black Rails and Their Environment
Bedbug Biology & ManagementWizzie BrownWizzie BrownMS Teams – Jan. Mtg.: Adv. Trng.Jan. 13, 2021Bedbug Biology and Management
2021 Bonus Advanced Training DayRecording of PresentationsNOTE:
Copy the passcode prior to clicking on the Recording link
Zoom WebinarJanuary 2021Passcode:
5L=mg1m^
Cloud Recording
Mammals of the Upper Texas CoastIntern Training ClassIntern Training ClassIntern Training ClassOct. 2020Slideshow (PDF)
History of Forts Velasco Chris Kneupper Chris KneupperChapter Meeting Aug. 2020Slideshow (PDF) https://youtu.be/W0T90SjZny0
Resource Management Land and SpeciesPeggy and Pete RomfhPeggy RomfhBonus Advanced Training MeetingJanuary 2019Slideshow (PDF)
Citizen SciencePeggy and Pete RomfhPeggy RomfhBonus Advanced Training MeetingJanuary 2019Slideshow (PDF)
Automeris louisiana
Louisiana Eyed Silkmoth Rare Oaks of Brazoria County
Peggy and Pete RomfhPeggy RomfhBonus Advanced Training MeetingJanuary 2019Slideshow (PDF)
Rare Oaks of Brazoria CountyChris Kneupper and Bob SalzerChris KneupperGeneral Meeting and Advanced TrainingJanuary 2019Slideshow (PDF)
Pond Life at Brazoria NWRPeggy and Pete RomfhAt Discovery Center BNWRSeptember 2018 Update(PDF)
The Search for American Eel—We need you!Stephen Curtis & Kevin MayesStephen CurtisGeneral Meeting and Advanced TrainingFebruary 2018Slideshow (PDF)
A Wild, Wild Life on the Mid-Texas Coast: Beach Finds, Dunes and Plant Life”Pete and Peggy RomfhPete and Peggy RomfhBonus Advanced Training MeetingJanuary 2018Slideshow (PDF)
A Wild, Wild Life on the Mid-Texas Coast: Invertebrates”Pete and Peggy RomfhPete and Peggy RomfhBonus Advanced Training MeetingJanuary 2018Slideshow (PDF)
Photo-Glossary of 101 Common Plants Found Along the Mid-Texas CoastPete and Peggy RomfhPete and Peggy RomfhBonus Advanced Training MeetingJanuary 2018Handout (PDF)
Texas EstuariesDr. Russell J. Miget
Environmental Quality Specialist
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi.
Dr. Russell J. Miget.Bonus Advanced Training MeetingJanuary 2018Slideshow (PDF)
Common Bird Songs for Brazoria CountyLarry and Vicki KirbyLarry and Vicki Kirby“Nature Notes” at General MeetingFebruary 2017Slideshow (PPSX)
Cradle of Texas Chapter: Volunteer Service OrganizationKristine RiversKristine RiversIntern Training ClassJanuary 2017Slideshow (PDF)
Aquatic Macroinvertebrates, Brazoria NWR (Big Slough and Crosstrails Pond)Pete Romfh and Peggy Romfh Online Book2015-16Slideshow (PDF)
Sedges and Rushes of the Texas Mid-coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex and its CountiesThomas Adams, Peggy Romfh, and Pete Romfh Online Book2016Slideshow (PDF)
Highlights from our History: 50th Anniversary RecognitionPeggy C. Romfh, Advanced Training Coordinator, 2014-16Peggy C. RomfhBonus Advanced Training Meeting, AgriLife Office, AngletonSeptember 2016Slideshow (PPSX)
Nash Prairie PreserveClass of 2016 Team 4: Melba Beken, Marshana Gill, Larry Peterson, Suzie SafleyClass of 2016 Team 4General Meeting and Advanced TrainingJune 2016Slideshow (PDF)
Loblolly Pine Trees at the Camp Mohawk AreaClass of 2016 Team 1: Jo Myers, Herb Myers, Kristine Rivers, Lisa Myers, Karen LederClass of 2016 Team 1General Meeting and Advanced TrainingMay 2016Slideshow (PDF)
Brazoria National Wildlife RefugeClass of 2016 Team 2: Oron Atkins, Judy Green, Jackie Hicks, Pam Patterson Gonzales, Larry RuhrClass of 2016 Team 2General Meeting and Advanced TrainingMay 2016Slideshow (PDF)
CO2 in Perspective: Observations of a Student of ClimateMarty Cornell, Chemist (retired), TMN-COT MemberMarty CornellGeneral Meeting and Advanced TrainingJuly 2015Slideshow (PDF)
Betty’s Best Features: Betty Brown UnitClass of 2013: Team A: Roger Allen, Randy Holcomb, Chris Kneupper, Dick SchaffhausenClass of 2013: Team AIntern Graduation, AgriLife Office, AngletonMay 2013Slideshow (PDF)
Pond Life, a Survey of the Fresh Water Pond at GCBOClass of 2012: Team B: Jim Hillis, Gabrielle McCrae, Mike Mullins, Leo NovakClass of 2012: Team BIntern Graduation, AgriLife Office, AngletonMay 2012Slideshow (PDF)
Dow Woods Tree StudyClass of 2012: Team C: Neeta Allen, Anne Bettinger, George Bettinger, Julia GeislerClass of 2012: Team CIntern Graduation, AgriLife Office, AngletonMay 2012Slideshow (PDF)
Bryan Beach EcosystemClass of 2012: Team C: Peggy Romfh, Pete RomfhClass of 2012: Team CIntern Graduation, AgriLife Office, AngletonMay 2012Slideshow (PDF)
Using Technology to Go OutsideCindy Samples, Upper Mississippi River NWR
Toni Westland, J.N. “Ding” Darling NWR
Cindy Samples, Upper Mississippi River NWR
Toni Westland, J.N. “Ding” Darling NWR
USFWS Conserving the Future Conference, Madison, WisconsinJuly 2011Slideshow (PDF)
What’s Eating You?
Zoonotic Parasitism
Candace Novak, TMN-COTCandace Novak, TMN-COTAdvanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
June 2011Slideshow (PDF)
Insects of TexasJohn A. Jackman, Professor and Extension Entomology Specialist, TAMUEd Barrios, TMN-COTIntern Training
Discovery Center, Brazoria NWR
May 2011Slideshow (PDF)
An Introduction to InsectsMichael E. Merchant
Master Gardener Specialist, TAMU
Ed Barrios, TMN-COTIntern Training
Discovery Center, Brazoria NWR
May 2011Slideshow (PDF)
Raptor MigrationJohn Arvin, GCBOJohn Arvin, GCBOAdvanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
September 2010Slideshow (PDF)
Dow Woods Unit: Visitor Facilities Progress Report (09/2010)Marty Cornell, TMN-COTMarty Cornell, TMN-COTAdvanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
September 2010Slideshow (PDF)
San Bernard River Watershed Protection PlanAubin Phillips, H-GACAubin Phillips, H-GACAdvanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
August 2010Slideshow (PDF)
Bastrop Bayou Watershed Protection PlanJustin Bower, H-GACJustin Bower, H-GACAdvanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
August 2010Slideshow (PDF)
PlanktonDave Brandes, TMN-COTDave Brandes, TMN-COTAdvanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
June 2010See DVD in Media Library
Copperhead Snake
Population Survey
Phil Huxford, TMN-COTPhil Huxford, TMN-COTAdvanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
June 2010Slideshow (PDF)
PartnershipsPhil Huxford, TMN-COTPhil Huxford, TMN-COTAdvanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
June 2010Slideshow (PDF)
Handout (PDF)
USFWS Region II Friends ConferenceSee indexSee indexUSFWS Region II Friends Conference
South Padre Island Nature and Birding Center
May 2010Index (HTML)
Sea Turtle Research at TAMUGDr. Andre Landry, TAMU GalvestonDr. Andre Landry, TAMU GalvestonAdvanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
March 2010Part 1 Slideshow (PDF)
Part 2 Slideshow (PDF)
Texas Master Naturalists — A Biologists Attempt to Value the InvaluableJohn M. Davis, TPWDJohn M. Davis, TPWDTenth Annual TMN State Meeting, Hunt, TXNovember 2009Slideshow (PDF)
Man’s Role in Climate Change: A Student’s UnderstandingMarty Cornell, TMN-COTMarty Cornell, TMN-COTAdvanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
October 2009Part 1 Slideshow (PDF)
Part 2 Slideshow (PDF)
Introduction to SedgesDavid Rosen, USFWSDavid Rosen, USFWSAdvanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
February 2008Part 1
Slideshow (PDF)
Part 2
Slideshow (PDF)
Southern Pine BeetleStephen Clarke, USDA Forest ServiceStephen Clarke, USDA Forest ServiceAdvanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
August 2007Slideshow (PDF)
Mariposa Butterfly SchmetterlingJames L. Smith, Author and researcherJames L. Smith, Author and researcherAdvanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
July 2007Slideshow (PDF)
Identifying Warblers on the Upper Texas CoastDon Richardson, Houston Audubon SocietyDon Richardson, Houston Audubon SocietyFeatherFest
Galveston
March 2007Slideshow (PDF)
Feral Hogs in the Mid-Coast Wildlife RefugesJohn Boettiger, TMN-COTJohn Boettiger, TMN-COT
Mark Hazelrigg, FOBWR
Advanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
February 2007Slideshow (HTML)
Reconnecting with PartnersCarolyn May-Monieé, TMN-COTCarolyn May-Monieé, TMN-COTAdvanced Training
AgriLife Office, Angleton
December 2006Slideshow (PDF)
Night LifeClass of 2005
Team 2
Class of 2005Intern Training Class
AgriLife Office, Angleton
November 2005Handout (PDF)
Resilience: The land comes backClass of 2004
Team 2
Class of 2004
Team 2
Intern Training Class
AgriLife Office, Angleton
November 2004Slideshow (HTML)
Handout (PDF)
Dow Woods Unit of SBNWRNeal McLain, Denis MuddermanUnknownUnknownUnknownSlideshow (PDF)
Exotic Insects of Southeastern ForestsStephen Clarke, USDA Forest ServiceUnknownUnknownUnknownSlideshow (PDF)
Cactus Moth Cactoblastis cactorumStephen Clarke, USDA Forest ServiceUnknownUnknownUnknownSlideshow (PDF)
Flying Flowers and their Kin: Butterflies, Dragonflies and Damselflies For KidsUnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownSlideshow (PDF)
Master Naturalist Training at Texas Department of Corrections Ellis Unit Horticulture program.UnknownUnknownUnknownUnknownSlideshow (PDF)
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Angleton, TX 77515-8903
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