The forefront of shoreline protection is anchored deeply in the sand. Iconic dune scenes, like those of majestic coppery Sea Oats (Uniola paniculate) seedheads blowing in the wind beckon even the most ardent landlubber to the beach. Sea oats is an extremely valuable plant for coastline and barrier island protection.
Author: Anita Westervelt
National Moth Week is a citizen science opportunity where Texas Master Naturalists can get involved and earn volunteer hours documenting moth species in their own yards, neighborhoods and local parks.
The annual City Nature Challenge is a great opportunity to explore. I love a BioBlitz. It’s a time to challenge myself. It’s an anything goes, exciting nature venture that’s ever-changing, whether because of human involvement of the land or from the elements of the great beyond. This year was especially interesting, possibly because of storms at sea sending a variety of treasures to the beach. The dry land also gave up a few secrets. I’ve captured some interesting observations in this story-trilogy.
“Who knows what this is?” asks Eileen Mattei, Rio Grande Valley Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist, as she displays a raptor’s leg and talons to a group of grade school students at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Weslaco, on the last cold day (hopefully) of winter.
“Who knows what this is?” asks Eileen Mattei, Rio Grande Valley Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist, as she displays a raptor’s leg and talons to a group of grade school students at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Weslaco, on the last cold day (hopefully) of winter.
The American Avocet, like a totally modern woman, secures child minding prior to the arrival of the little ones.