The information below is only a subset of AT opportunities available. If you find something on the list and wish to make sure it qualifies for AT, contact Teresa Du Bois. Follow the links below for more information to register or attend the meeting.
Thu, August 5, 2021 12pm – 1pm Interactive Webinar
Summer Lunch Series: Binoculars for Birding with Marcie Hysinger
Attend this short presentation to learn what birders look for in a binocular, and see what is new on the binocular market. We will be brief so that there will be plenty of time for Q&A. Bring any questions about new binoculars, binocular maintenance, binocular accessories, etc.
All presentations will occur through Zoom Web Conferencing and registration is required for each meeting (and a suggested donation of $10 is encouraged).
Registrants will receive meeting credentials in an email upon registration completion. Please check your spam and/or junk folder if you do not see the email in your inbox. If you still don’t receive the email, please contact caley@travisaudubon.org.
Thursday, August 5th, 2021 6pm (Class 1 1/2 hours) Virtual
Getting Started with Natives
Speaker: DCMG & Native Plant Society of Texas Liz Moyer
Native and adaptive plants are naturally accustomed to our local soil types and climate, allowing them to flourish with less water and supplemental fertilization. Native and adaptive plants can also attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinator species. This class will discuss how to select, install, and maintain native and adaptive plants in your landscape. Taught by Liz Moyer, Denton County Master Gardener & Native Plant Society of Texas.
For more information or to register, please visit: http://keeplewsvillebeautiful.org/garden-secret
email: info@keeplewisvillebeautiful.org
Friday, Aug 6, 2021 1:30pm – 3:30pm Central Time – Chicago
Butterfly Walks at Estero Llano Grande State Park and World Birding Center
Join a park naturalist and observe the vast numbers of colorful butterflies that are attracted to the park’s gardens. Many species that can be seen in South Texas occur nowhere else in the US.
Walk will be at a modest pace over flat terrain – pick the length you’d like to cover – either one mile or two and a half miles. Call for more information 956-565-3919
August 2021
Other events at Estero Llano Grande State Park
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/estero-llano-grande/park_events
Saturday, August 7, 14, 28, 2021 10am to 11am
Useful and Edible Plants: Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park (in person)
Useful and Edible Plants – Learn about the plants of deep south Texas and their importance to people & wildlife. Bentsen Rio Grande Valley is home to many plant species that are unique to the area and have many, sometimes unexpected, uses. Join us as we take a take a walk and explore some of these green wonders.
Bring: Sunscreen, hat, water, comfortable shoes
Meet: Park Headquarters, Tram Turnaround
Cost: Entry fee is $5 for adults and FREE 12 & under (Park entry free with Texas State Park Pass.).
Saturday, August 7, 14, 21, 28 2021 (Virtual) 9am-9:30
Lake Corpus Christi Park Saturday Morning Sit Down
Each week will feature a different location within the park and the opportunity to get your questions directly to a ranger.
https://www.facebook.com/LakeCorpusChristiStatePark/events/?ref=page_internal
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 12pm – 1pm Online
TMN Tuesdays
Speaker; Wade Powell
Fire in the Pines: The Past, Present and Future of Fire in Bastrop State Park
We will discuss the fire dependent ecosystem in the park including the conditions that led to the historic wildfire of 2011 and its effects on that ecosystem. We will look at the restoration techniques currently being applied and what best management practices will keep fire a healthy part of the landscape. Participants will be empowered to manage and advocate for resilient habitats.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
TMN RGV Chapter Meeting 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Virtual or In Person at the Harlingen Public Library
Speaker: Brandon Jones – New Manager of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Thu, August 12, 2021 7pm – 9pm CDT AT – Interactive Webinar
Foraging for Edible Plants in Central Texas with Eric Knight.
Must register in advance. Register https://npsot.org/wp/virtual/event/foraging-for-edible-plants-in-central-texas/
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 12pm CDT Online event
Be the Change presented by Javier De Leon Parks Superintendent
This presentation takes a closer look into how nature centers in the Rio Grande Valley have successfully attracted new audiences to their programs. We take a closer look into how to create positive connections to non-traditional nature center visitors and how we can use what we have learned to reach out to new audiences in the future. Many of these concepts are universal and can be adapted to other groups and interests.
Online: txmn.tamu.edu
Saturday, August 21st and 28th, 2021
Bird & Nature Hike 8:15am to 8:45am (In person)
Location: Resaca de la Palma, Brownsville
Join us on a morning adventure through the park! This program is open to anyone wanting to enjoy the outdoors and learn a little about the park. We will look for birds and other critters as well as enjoy the scenery!
Bring: Water, good walking/hiking shoes, appropriate weather attire and your sense of adventure. Optional items: Sunscreen, bug spray, snacks, binoculars, camera, and hiking sticks.
Meet: At the visitor’s center
Fee: Included with park admission
Adults: $4
Kids 0-12 years: Free
Mon, August 23rd, 2021, 6pm – 8pm
STBCTMN Chapter Meeting
St. George Orthodox Church, 704 W Sam Houston, Pharr, TX (map)
All South Texas Border Chapter Texas Master Naturalist are open to the public.
Speaker to be announced.
Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 2pm EST Virtual Register a day in advance
Conserving Grasslands for Birds and Monarchs
Presenter: Kelly VanBeek – US Fish and Wildlife Service; Drew Larsen – Pheasants Forever
Description: Monarchs share habitat with countless other organisms. In this webinar, Drew Larsen and bird biologist Kelly VanBeek share how conservation of grasslands intersects with the conservation of native pollinators, grassland birds and gamebirds, using case studies from Southwestern Wisconsin.
Thursday, August 26, 2021 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Chapter Meeting –
Speaker and topic to be announced
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. Register in advance for this meeting: click: Zoom Link: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Explore other TPWD opportunities at https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar.