Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society Meeting Tuesday, January 28, 2020 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Everyone is welcome to attend meetings of the Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. They are free and open to the public, and there is no Heard Museum charge for attending the chapter meetings. Meetings begin at 7:30 PM, but please come early for a mini-ID class that begins at 6:50 PM. Meetings are held in the Science Resource Center at the Heard Museum, McKinney. Directions: After passing through the gate, continue straight past......
Texas Watershed Steward Workshop Friday, January 31, 2020 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Texas Watershed Steward program is a statewide educational program designed to improve the quality of Texas’ water resources by educating and informing local stakeholders about their watershed, potential impairments, and steps that can be taken to improve and protect water quality in their watershed. The program is sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. This workshop will be held in Tyler and will relate to the Angelina River watershed, including water quality, water quality......
Bird Tours at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Saturday, February 1, 2020 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Beginning – Intermediate Bird Walk 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Join us on a walking bird tour and learn about the birds that live at the Wetland. In this beginner to intermediate class, you will learn how to use binoculars and field guides, how to keep a life list, and what to look for when identifying birds. Enjoy a relaxing morning learning more about the fastest-growing spectator sport in America! Meet......
Bird Walk at Connemara Meadow Saturday, February 1, 2020 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Join Gailon Brehm and Rodney Thomas, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society, on our monthly bird walk. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls. You can expect about 30+ species. All ages are welcome. We recommend long pants, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and insect repellent. Meet at the Meadow Preserve Parking Lot Public Gate at Alma and Tatum Rd., Allen. This is......
Beekeeping Classes at Texas Bee Supply Saturday, February 1, 2020 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Texas Bee Supply provides a Beginning Beekeeping Class. It includes basic functions of the hive, equipment and personal protection, identification and treatment of bee diseases, collection of nectar and pollen, honey harvesting, and more. For more information and registration, go to the website below. Cost: $99, includes lunch Location: Texas Bee Supply, 14665 County Road 633, Blue Ridge, TX 75424 Website: https://www.texasbeesupply.com/beginning-beekeeping-class.html TA 1/21/20
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