I became aware of Runyon’s Esenbeckia (Esenbeckia runyonii) when our Texas Master Naturalist group of volunteers at Harlingen’s Hugh Ramsey Park decided to name our first specialty garden in honor of this famous local botanist.
Author: Justin Case
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by Linda Butcher Pterois is a genus of venomous fish, commonly known as lionfish. It is native to the South Pacific and Indo-Pacific Ocean. The lionfish
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Since the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has been identified as an accepted TMN volunteer opportunity I decided to sharehighlights of our January 2, 2021 CBC. This was the 121st CBC for the nation and the 23rd year for Harlingen.
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I hope everyone was able to view the Christmas Star. It was truly a once in a lifetime event. I have compiled a list of events for the next three months that may be of interest.
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Concerned about the plight of the pelicans during the cold and windy weather, the 2021 RGVC TMN class formed a committee to design educational materials for our local and visiting citizens.
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After spending her career indoors, her scouting activities renewed her love of the outdoors. Her teaching brought her awareness of her love of sharing knowledge with kids.