Texas Nature Trackers Bats of Texas Webinar

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Texas is home to more species of bats than any other state. Join Texas Nature Trackers (TN) Biologist Craig Hensley for a look into the world of these denizens of the dark. You'll learn about their life history, who's who, and the challenges they face in today's world. Find out what you can do to... 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”

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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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Gardening for Monarchs & Other Wildlife with Native Plants – in Texas!

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 Amid COVID-19, this interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on July 21 (12pm-5pm), and July 23 (12pm-6pm), with plenty of breaks and time for Q & A. Registration page indicates the first day of the workshop (July 21); however, once you fill out the registration form and cover the fee, you are... Read More →

Gardening for Monarchs & Other Wildlife with Native Plants – in Texas!

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 Amid COVID-19, this interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on July 21 (12pm-5pm), and July 23 (12pm-6pm), with plenty of breaks and time for Q & A. Registration page indicates the first day of the workshop (July 21); however, once you fill out the registration form and cover the fee, you are... Read More →

Bats – Unsung Heroes of the Night Skies

Join the Coastal Prairie Chapter on Zoom to learn about the amazing diversity found in the bat population of the Houston area as well as in Texas. Deandra Ramsey will cover the basics of bat biology, delve into the mythology surrounding bats, and discuss how important these animals are to our ecosystems and our way... Read More →

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Owls

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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 of a century birding in Texas and Oklahoma.

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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 →

Turtle-y Texas: Exploring Sea Turtles in the Lone Star State

Did you know that Texas has a state turtle? It’s the Kemp’s ridley! Texas Sea Grant and the Inland Ocean Coalition’s North Texas Chapter invite you to enjoy an afternoon dedicated to sea turtle conservation on Tuesday August 25th at 2pm CST, to learn more about sea turtle species found in Texas, citizen science opportunities... Read More →

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Texas Master Naturalist Program’s Virtual Volunteer Fair

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Our volunteers are ready to volunteer!  Our Texas Master Naturalist Volunteers are dedicated to natural resource conservation work, but as a result of this year’s extreme circumstances our members have been severely limited in conducting many of their typical outreach, technical guidance and community stewardship service projects. Thus also severely limiting their ability to obtain their required... Read More →

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Fish Management Strategies for Ponds Webinar

Join us Thursday, September 3rd from 11:30-1:00 pm to learn about options for managing fish populations in your pond.  Bring your questions.  This is sure to be a popular and very informative program presented by Dr. Todd Sink, Aquaculture Extension Specialist and Director of Texas A&M University Aquatic Diagnostics Laboratory. Best part of all, it’s... Read More →

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Here come the Monarchs!

WebEx

Monarch migration is underway to the north and it won't be long before we begin seeing them drifting overhead, stopping on frostweed, cowpen daisies and other wildflowers, fattening up for their winter stay in the mountains of Mexico. To help prepare yourself for this annual fall spectacle, join Texas Nature Trackers Biologist Craig Hensley for... Read More →

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