Category: Education and Outreach

Education and Outreach to Community

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Nov 9’s Guest Presentation Available, “Rare Plants of Williamson County” with Bill Carr

Although Bill Carr’s presentation at our last chapter meeting on November 9, 2023 was not recorded for YouTube, with Bill’s permission we are able to share a copy of his slides with you.

Click this link to access our Dropbox with Bill’s Update on the Flora and Rare Plants of Williamson County.

image of Scarlet Clematis bloom
Scarlet Clematis/Scarlet Leatherflower, Clematis texensis. Photo by Gary Bowers. Global Rank G3G4.
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Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop-Salado Creek Watershed, Nov 21

News from the Texas Riparian Association:

A one-day workshop in Salado, Texas, on November 21, 2023, 8am-4:30pm. Training focuses on the nature and function of stream and riparian zones and the benefits and direct impacts from healthy riparian zones.

See this link on the TRA’s website for all the details and to RSVP => https://texasriparian.org/texas-riparian-stream-ecosystem-workshop-salado-creek-watershed-november-21st-2023/

RSVP by November 13, 2023
Cost: $0
$15 optional lunch
Salado Museum Hall, Salado Museum and College Park
423 S Main St, Salado, TX 76571

(This is not a NPSOT event.)

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TWA Family Expeditions Program – Oct and Nov events for ages 9-17

News from the Texas Wildlife Association:

TWA’s Family Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions Program is hosting events this fall for youth ages 9-17 and an accompanying adult.

On Saturday, October 28 TWA will host a Native Plant Workshop in New Braunfels, TX. Participants will learn alongside volunteers and natural resource experts about prairie restoration, the role of fire in our ecosystems, citizen science, and experience a variety of activities surrounding native plants. Folks will be sent home with plenty of resources to continue to explore native plants long after the event.

On Saturday, November 11 TWA will host a Birding 101 experience in Richmond, TX. Participants will learn alongside volunteers and mentors about bird adaptations, bird habitat, birding basics, binoculars 101, how to use citizen science apps and more! Participants will also go birding alongside experienced birders. Folks will be sent home with resources to continue to sharpen their birding skills.

For more information on the program and to stay on top of upcoming events, visit: https://www.texas-wildlife.org/family-land-water-wildlife-expeditions/

(This is not a NPSOT event.)