(Texas Nature Trackers
More than ever, people are interested in being outdoors and in watching and learning about Texas wildlife. Now, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, along with other partners, is offering Texans the opportunity to do just that while making valuable contributions to the conservation of plant and animal species in the state. The Texas Nature Trackers projects listed below involve general skills of observation and note taking -- you don't have to be a scientist to do them. Through Texas Nature Trackers projects, Texans learn how to gather data about various species found on public lands or on their own property. Then, the data is sent to biologists who use the information to give us a better understanding about the trends and management needs of various species in the state.
Texas Nature Trackers, associated with the Texas Master Naturalist Program, is a citizen science monitoring effort designed to involve volunteers of all ages and interest levels in gathering scientific data on species of concern in Texas through experiential learning. The goal of the program is to enable long-term conservation of these species and appreciation among Texas citizens.
Do you want to learn how to gather data about various species found on public lands or on your own property? Have you wanted to help biologists use that data to give us a better understanding about the trends and management needs of various species our state? If so, Texas Nature Trackers offers a variety of nature monitoring projects that you can help with.
Workshops:
Texas Nature Trackers
February 26, 2010 — Buescher SP — Texas Amphibian Watch Workshop — Learn how to identify local frogs and toads and participate in scientific research. Texas Master Naturalist approved advanced training. SBEC and TEEAC credit available for educators. Held in the Recreation Hall 5-10 p.m.; fee $10 for materials. Registration required. To register and for more information, contact Meredith Longoria, meredith.longoria@tpwd.state.tx.us or (512) 332-7280 (512) 237-2241. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Buescher SP]
March 26, 2010 — Houston, Texas — Texas Amphibian Watch Workshop — Family Frogging is Fun! Learn how to identify local frogs and toads, participate in interactive frog activities, and take a hike into the wilds of Herman Park. Held at the Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr. (formerly Golf Course Dr.) 6:30-8:30 p.m.; fee $10 per family; reservations required. For reservations and more information, contact Rachel Rommel at rrommel@houstonzoo.org or (713) 533-6836 [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region]
Updated 2010-02-08 18:05:15
Contact the Wildlife Diversity Program at:
Texas Nature Trackers
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, Texas 78744
1-800-792-1112 x 8062
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744