(Texas Nature Trackers: Upcoming Workshops
December 15, 2012
Texas Whooper Watch Workshop
Clive Runnels Mad Island Marsh Preserve
Collegeport, TX
3:00-5:00 p.m. Free. Texas Whooper Watch seeks the help of birders in identifying Whooping Crane migration stopover sites and non-traditional wintering areas, in assessing whether any hazards exist to whoopers at these sites, and in learning more about behavior and habitat use at these sites. This program will introduce this new Watch program and explore how you can get involved. Participants may also opt to participate in a volunteer workday at the TNC preserve on Saturday or remain in the area to participate in the Mad Island Christmas Bird Count on Monday. Overnight lodging options may be available. For more information and to register, please contact Brigid Berger at brigidberger@comcast.net.
April 5-6, 2013
Texas Amphibian and Mussel Watch Train the Trainer Workshops
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
655 Martin Lane
Seagoville, TX
Registration Required. Fee $10 for materials per workshop. Learn how to identify amphibian and freshwater mussel species and participate in scientific research as members of an important Texas Nature Tracker Partnership. Sponsored by the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center. Texas Amphibian Watch will be held on April 5, 5:00-10:00 p.m. and Texas Mussel Watch will be held on April 6, 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Texas Master Naturalist Approved Advanced Training. CPE and TEEAC credit available for educators. Contact Teresa Moss at tmoss@wetlandcenter.com for information and registration.
April 26-27, 2013
Texas Amphibian and Mussel Watch Train the Trainer Workshops
Rockdale General Store
1201 W Hwy 79
Rockdale, TX
Free: Registration Required. Fee $10 for materials per workshop. Learn how to identify amphibian and freshwater mussel species and participate in scientific research as members of an important Texas Nature Tracker Partnership. Sponsored by the El Camino Real Master Naturalist Chapter. Texas Amphibian Watch will be held on April 26, 4:00-10:00 p.m. and Texas Mussel Watch will be held on April 27, 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Texas Master Naturalist Approved Advanced Training. CPE and TEEAC credit available for educators. Contact Katherine Bedrich at 254-697-2836 or kamber51@att.net for information and registration.
May 17-18, 2013
Texas Amphibian and Mussel Watch Train the Trainer Workshops
Fort Worth Nature Center
9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX
Free: Registration Required. Fee $10 for materials per workshop. Learn how to identify amphibian and freshwater mussel species and participate in scientific research as members of an important Texas Nature Tracker Partnership. Sponsored by the Cross Timbers Master Naturalist Chapter. Texas Amphibian Watch will be held May 17, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. and Texas Mussel Watch on May 18, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Texas Master Naturalist Approved Advanced Training. CPE and TEEAC credit available for educators. Contact Fort Worth Nature Center at 817.392.7410 or anne.hamman@fortworthtexas.gov. After-hours contact: Hester Schwarzer, President, Cross Timbers Master Naturalist at 817.507.6340 or hesterschwarzer@att.net for information and registration.