Category: Education and Outreach

Education and Outreach to Community

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For NPSOT members, Nov 17, preview “Native Plant Society of Texas Native Plant Database”

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From Meg Inglis, NPSOT Executive Director:

When: Thursday, November 17, 2022, 12 – 1 pm, via Zoom
What: NPSOT Native Plant Database demo

Claire Sorenson, Jon Lienhard and Stephanie Long saw a need and then took the initiative to create a Native Plant Society of Texas Native Plant Database. Their prototype uses Austin-area native plant information. Please join our demonstration of the database and give feedback. The session is free and open to all Society members!

Register at this link

You must log in to your Native Plant Society account to successfully register for the meeting. When you “Click to register online”, a “Log In” screen pops up. If you do not already have a login for the Native Plant Society – or if you have forgotten your login – fill in your email address and click “Recover Account.”

Immediately after registration watch for a registration confirmation email with Zoom meeting and Dropbox folder links. If you do not see the email, please check your junk mail.

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TWA Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions-Birding Experience for Youth, Ages 11-17

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Texas Wildlife Association’s Family Land, Water & Wildlife Expeditions (LWWE) Program engages youth ages 11-17 and a parent/guardian on 1-to-3 day introductory outdoor experiences on private land. These experiences are facilitated by trained mentors, volunteers, and natural resource experts to introduce participants to conservation, recreation, and land stewardship.

LWWE will host a 2-day birding experience for youth ages 11-17 and one parent/guardian in Wimberley, TX, November 19-20, 2022.  This program will include instruction on how to use optics, birding practices, bird habitat, and how to use citizen science applications. Participants will have the opportunity to learn alongside experienced birders in the field where they will develop their knowledge and skills.

This is an overnight tent camping event.  The cost to participate is $100 per family (youth/adult pair). Meals, snacks, beverages, and supplies will be provided.

To apply, complete the TWA form at this link: https://tinyurl.com/twabirding1. Space is limited!

If you have questions or difficulty with the application, contact Family LWWE Program Coordinator, Chad Timmons: ctimmons@texas-wildlife.org

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Leave No Trace Training for Williamson County, October 5, 2022

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News from The Williamson County Conservation Foundation:

The Williamson County Conservation Foundation (WCCF) is hosting a Leave No Trace classe on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Participants obtain a pass allowing access to preserve trails. Find details about the class and how to register using this WCCF link =>  Leave No Trace registration.

“Leave No Trace” is a program by the Center for Outdoor Ethics.  The training allows participants to hike, bird watch and enjoy Williamson County preserves, such as Twin Springs Preserve and Beck Preserve.

This is not a NPSOT event.  For questions, please contact WCCF at  wccf@wilco.org or see their webpage at www.wilco.org/Departments/Conservation-Foundation.

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