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.

Spiders are around us day in and day out. Sometimes I spot them, and sometimes I do not. I have noticed that the number of times I catch sight of spiders is in direct correlation to how big they are. The bigger the spider, the more (and sooner) I notice it.

contributed by Donna Otto

As the Texas state reptile, Texas horned lizards, also known as “horny toads,” are among the most recognizable species of wildlife across the Lone Star State. The fact that once abundant “horny toads” have all but disappeared from parts of the state has not diminished their popularity among Texans.

Saturday, July 22, 2023, marked the first event celebrating night pollinators during Moth Week held at the South Texas Ecotourism Center (STEC) in Cameron County. When I received the email asking if I could help with this first-time event, I was excited to be able to help STEC! Before I agreed, there was one key…