North Texas Master NaturalistMost of the events posted on this page are those under the control of other organizations. Please refer to the individual organizations’ websites for their rules of operation.
If you have an event which you would like to have posted on the public calendar, please send an email to contact@ntmn.org with the details.
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Owls in Texas at NHG
Saturday, January 22, 2022 | 10am-1130am
Learn about the fascinating owls you can find in your own backyard in this FREE class.
Owls have played a magical part in the natural world for millions of years and continue to fascinate all nature lovers today. NHG welcomes back popular speakers Carolyn Oldham and Jerri Kerr, our birding experts, to bring you into the mysteries that surround the owls that can be seen here in Texas. Get this informative look at the owls of North America with a special emphasis on the 4 species in our neighborhoods, plus a look at the other 15 species that appear in other parts of our state.
Attendance is limited, and we encourage you to register early at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/owls-in-texas-tickets-215115846287 and read our newly updated ticketing procedures.
Location: North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd., Dallas 75230
12 7 21 tg
FCNP Wednesday Hike
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 | 9am-10am
Friends of Coppell Nature Park
Join the Friends of Coppell Nature Park for a guided hike to discover the wonders of our local ecosystem. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Hikers are asked to wear protective clothing and bring a water bottle. This program is hosted by the Friends of Coppell Nature Park FREE of charge.
Registration: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/coppelltx/activity/search/detail/15803?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Online registration opens December 6th (residents) / December 13th (nonresidents)
12 7 21 tg
Abridged Monarch Essentials Online
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Abridged Monarch Essentials is a 3-week version of the 7-week Monarch Essentials program which offers the quick facts of monarch conservation and preservation. All topics from the complete course are covered but in an abridged model that may be best for those with limited time.
Cost: $125
All sessions are on Wednesday evenings (dates below), are 90 minutes long, and begin at 6:30 PM (CST)
Week 1 – January 12: Life Cycle, Migration and Overwintering
Week 2 – January 19: Population Dynamics and Threats
Week 3 – January 26: Conservation Action!
Monarch Joint Venture, based at the University of Minnesota, is a national partnership of federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and academic programs working together to conserve the monarch butterfly migration.
Registration: https://donate.monarchjointventure.org/event/2022-monarch-essentials/e379757
Organization Website: https://monarchjointventure.org/news-events/events
12 28 21 tg
FCNP Saturday Hike
Saturday, February 5, 2022 | 9am-10am
Friends of Coppell Nature Park
Join the Friends of Coppell Nature Park for a guided hike to discover the wonders of our local ecosystem. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Hikers are asked to wear protective clothing and bring a water bottle. This program is hosted by the Friends of Coppell Nature Park FREE of charge.
Registration: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/coppelltx/activity/search/detail/15799?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Online registration opens December 6th (residents) / December 13th (nonresidents)
12 7 21 tg
Wildlife Tax Valuation Virtual Workshop and Land Stewardship 101
Saturday, January 8, 2022 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
This 3-part workshop is a comprehensive program to guide landowners through the requirements and best practices for wildlife tax valuation. The program consists of 3 Zoom classes and an optional in-person tour.
Cost for 3 sessions: $140; members $120
Information and registration: https://cibolo.org/calendar/wildlifetaxsession-1-of-3
Virtual Class 1: What Wildlife Can I Manage on My Property? Jan. 8, 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
Virtual Class 2: What Do I Need to Do to Manage Wildlife? Jan. 15, 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
Virtual Class 3: How Do I Put It All Together? Feb. 5, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Optional Tour: Tour the Cibolo Nature Center’s 4 habitats and the management practices on the Center’s 160 acres. Led by Ben Eldredge, Cibolo Director of Land Stewardship, Feb. 12, 9:00 AM-11:)00 AM
Location: Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Rd., Boerne, TX 78006
Contact: Ben Eldredge ben@cibolo.org or 210-633-7150
12 28 21 tg
Attracting Birds to the Garden at NHG
Saturday, February 5, 2022 | 3pm-4pm
Every garden needs the life and energy that birds can bring. NHG’s Rusty E. Allen helps you find out the basics of what you’ll need to provide to encourage even greater varieties and numbers of our native birds to stay in your garden.
February is National Birdfeeding Month, so we’ll focus on the best food sources they need to establish and prosper — and it’s not just about seed. PLUS, featured are the best plants recommended by Audubon Texas available for attracting and keeping birds around the garden. FREE
Attendance is limited, and we encourage you to register early at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/attracting-birds-to-the-garden-tickets-215126377787 and read our newly updated ticketing procedures.
Location: North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd., Dallas 75230
12 7 21 tg
Wildlife Tax Valuation Virtual Workshop and Land Stewardship 101
Saturday, January 8, 2022 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
This 3-part workshop is a comprehensive program to guide landowners through the requirements and best practices for wildlife tax valuation. The program consists of 3 Zoom classes and an optional in-person tour.
Cost for 3 sessions: $140; members $120
Information and registration: https://cibolo.org/calendar/wildlifetaxsession-1-of-3
Virtual Class 1: What Wildlife Can I Manage on My Property? Jan. 8, 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
Virtual Class 2: What Do I Need to Do to Manage Wildlife? Jan. 15, 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
Virtual Class 3: How Do I Put It All Together? Feb. 5, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Optional Tour: Tour the Cibolo Nature Center’s 4 habitats and the management practices on the Center’s 160 acres. Led by Ben Eldredge, Cibolo Director of Land Stewardship, Feb. 12, 9:00 AM-11:)00 AM
Location: Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Rd., Boerne, TX 78006
Contact: Ben Eldredge ben@cibolo.org or 210-633-7150
12 28 21 tg
FCNP Wild Orchids of Texas, Cultivated Orchids of the World
Saturday, February 12 2022 | 10am-12n
Friends of Coppell Nature Park
Join Stephanie Varnum, North Texas Master Naturalist, and Charles Hess, Southwest Region Orchid Growers Association, for a fascinating presentation. Did you know there is a rare orchid that grows in the wild here in North Texas? Learn about an on-going citizen science project Stephanie leads to survey a specific species each year, and Charles will speak about growing orchids. Everyone attending will receive a free Orchid-gami page. This program is hosted by the Friends of Coppell Nature Park FREE of charge.
Registration: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/coppelltx/activity/search/detail/15794?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Online registration opens December 6th (residents) / December 13th (nonresidents)
12 28 21 tg
Complete Monarch Essentials Online Course
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Complete Monarch Essentials is a 7-week program that dives deeper into monarch biology, migration, threats, ecology, research, conservation, community science and pollinator habitat.
Cost: $200
All sessions are on Wednesday evenings (dates below), are 90 minutes long, and begin at 6:30 PM (CST).
Week 1 – February 16: Monarch Biology and Ecology
Week 2 – February 23: Monarch Migration and Overwintering
Week 3 – March 2: Monarch Threats
Week 4 – March 9: Monarch Science, Population, and Habitat Targets
Week 5 – March 16: Community Science
Week 6 – March 23: More than Monarchs – An Ecosystem Approach to Habitat Creation
Week 7 – March 30: Tri-National Conservation
Questions about this course? Email dlawrence@monarchjointventure.org
Monarch Joint Venture, based at the University of Minnesota, is a national partnership of federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and academic programs working together to conserve the monarch butterfly migration.
Registration: https://donate.monarchjointventure.org/event/2022-monarch-essentials/e379757
Organization Website: https://monarchjointventure.org/news-events/events
12 28 21 tg
Complete Monarch Essentials Online Course
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Complete Monarch Essentials is a 7-week program that dives deeper into monarch biology, migration, threats, ecology, research, conservation, community science and pollinator habitat.
Cost: $200
All sessions are on Wednesday evenings (dates below), are 90 minutes long, and begin at 6:30 PM (CST).
Week 1 – February 16: Monarch Biology and Ecology
Week 2 – February 23: Monarch Migration and Overwintering
Week 3 – March 2: Monarch Threats
Week 4 – March 9: Monarch Science, Population, and Habitat Targets
Week 5 – March 16: Community Science
Week 6 – March 23: More than Monarchs – An Ecosystem Approach to Habitat Creation
Week 7 – March 30: Tri-National Conservation
Questions about this course? Email dlawrence@monarchjointventure.org
Monarch Joint Venture, based at the University of Minnesota, is a national partnership of federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and academic programs working together to conserve the monarch butterfly migration.
Registration: https://donate.monarchjointventure.org/event/2022-monarch-essentials/e379757
Organization Website: https://monarchjointventure.org/news-events/events
12 28 21 tg
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