North Texas Master NaturalistAuthor Archives: Dorothy Buechel
Backyard Birding & Audubon’s 123rd Christmas Bird Count
December 7, 2022 Chapter Meeting Backyard Birding & Audubon’s 123rd Christmas Bird Count Register for ZOOM meeting On Wednesday, December 7th, our speakers Marcus Cole and David Hurt will talk about birds and birding! Audubon’s 123rd Christmas Bird Count: Leading off the meeting, Marcus Cole, of the Trinity River Audubon Center, will give a short talk on the bird count and how to become involved. Audubon’s 123rd Christmas Bird Count will be held from Dec 14, 2022, to January 5, 2023! https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count Backyard Birding: After Marcus Cole’s presentation, David… Read More →
Insect Appreciation Workshop
December 3rd, 2022 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sign up to attend virtually or in person today! It’s sure to be an informative and fun filled day! Agenda 8:30 – 9:00 am: Registration, coffee, and light breakfast 9:00 – 9:10 am: Welcome and Introduction to Speakers – Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife 9:10 – 10:00 am: The Joy of Moths – Kimberly Sassan 10:10 – 11:00 am: The Joy of Beetles – Mike Quinn 11:10 – Noon: The Joy of Bees – Ryan… Read More →
Nature at Night
November 2, 2022 Chapter Meeting Nature at Night Register for ZOOM meeting On Wednesday, November 2nd, our speakers Sam Kieschnick, Rachel Richter, Michael Smith, and Jake Poinsett will explore how nocturnal wildlife species are adapted to nocturnal living and what the impact of light (or noise) pollution has on them. These initial inquiries will spark an extended discussion and Q&A session. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zUM2naAzRj6MuK1iwJA3Pw Schedule: 6:30 Camera Roll and Socializing 7:00 Introduction and Announcements 7:20 Featured Presentation 8:45 Adjournment Join us at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, Building H, Room… Read More →
The Dragonflyer, September, 2022, Volume 90
A Message from our President In this quarter’s message, Scott Hudson offers a preview of the 2022 Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting being held in Houston in October. The event is sure to be an action packed and informative few days of learning and fellowship with your fellow nature lovers. Read Scott’s message here. Fall Big Chapter Project October 1st Join Danielle LoPresti and fellow Master Naturalist volunteers at Oak Cliff Nature Preserve for our fall project. We will be partnering with the Texas Land Conservancy to do prairie restoration. Volunteers will be clearing prairie remnants throughout the… Read More →