Author: Roberto Gaitan
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During our Chapter meeting, I highlighted the NOAA – Planet Stewards book discussion taking place on Monday. I hope you can attend and consider what each of us can do regarding our plastic use.
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We are saddened to hear that Diann Ballesteros (Class of 2003) passed away shortly after midnight today. She was a pillar of our Chapter, achieving certification as part of our 2nd class of students.
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Can you imagine walking across a busy street at only 6 to 8 inches tall? What are the chances a Texas tortoise can make it across town?
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Stephanie Bilodeau, Conservation Biologist with Coastal Bay Bend and Estuaries Program periodically asks for help removing invasives and planting natives on the spoil islands in
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Have you ever struggled to grow a plant no matter how good the soil or how well you water? Doesn’t it seem nature has its own plans regardless of what we think?