Camera Trapping for Science (webinar)

15925 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX, United States

Camera trapping – using stationary game cameras to detect wildlife – is a great way to document observations of animals we often miss with traditional surveys and counts. Join Texas... Read More →

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Habitat of the three-toed box turtle in North Texas

Following a brief Elm Fork Chapter business meeting, Sara Van Der Leek with talk about her research project determining home range, movements and habitat use for a fragmented population of three-toed box turtles in North Texas. Please register in advance. July 16 - July Chapter Meeting https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckdO2oqjkoHNZPzjiqaZx48iDuKlhhLpcb

Landowner Education Programs: “Habitat Improvement” and “The Birds and the Bees”

Webinar

Marshall Tolleson, Grayson County Agricultural/Natural Resources Agent at Texas A&M AgriLife will discuss the ecology of the Grayson County area; Karen Glenn, Austin College Instructor/Bluestem TMN will present information about habitat for bees; and Bryon Clark, Professor Emeritus, Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Bluestem TMN, will describe good bird habitat regardless of property size. Reservations are required.... Read More →

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Owls

Zoom

Myths and truths about owls; owls of northern Texas. Dr. Wayne Meyer, Associate Professor of Biology, has taught ornithology at Austin College for 26 years and has spent a quarter... Read More →

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Odonates (Dragonflies and Damselflies)

Following a brief Elm Fork Chapter business meeting, Michael Fox, a well know local nature photographer will give a presentation on Odonates. Mr. Fox will discuss the history and anatomy of Odonates and talk about the differences between Dragonflies and Damselflies. He will also provide tips on how to observe them, including the best times and... Read More →