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Go Fish - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
Catching a fish is fun for kids, but many families have questions about how to get started. That's why some state parks are offering free fishing classes. They'll teach you the basics through fun, hands-on activities. Texas Parks and Wildlife has this report on a program called "Go Fish" as the June Outdoor Activity of the Month. To find places to fish and events near you, visit texasstateparks.org/fishing
Lone Star Land Stewards 2013: Daphne Prairie - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
The Daphne Prairie in Franklin County is a winner of the Texas Parks and Wildlife 2013 Lone Star Land Steward Award. The Daphne Prairie is one of the rarest prairies you'll ever find in Texas, as it has Mima mounds. If you've never heard or seen these Mima mounds, now is your chance to check them out. For information about the Lone Star Land Steward Awards, including how to nominate a property, visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/land/private/lone_star_land_steward/
Lone Star Lands Stewards 2013: Jewett Lignite Mine - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
The Jewett Lignite Mine, located between Houston and Dallas, is a winner of the Texas Parks and Wildlife 2013 Lone Star Land Steward Award. Part of the Texas Westmoreland Coal Company, the 35,000 acre mine is noted for its innovative land reclamation techniques including restoration of native grasses and natural stream functionality. The mine is working to restore bobwhite quail and has protection measures in place for the Interior Least Tern, an endangered species that nests there. The mine is located in Leon, Limestone and Freestone counties. For information about the Lone Star Land Steward Awards, including how to nominate a property, visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/land/private/lone_star_land_steward/
Lone Star Land Stewards 2013: Thomsen Foundation - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
The Thomsen Foundation, located in Montague County, is a winner of the Texas Parks and Wildlife 2013 Lone Star Land Steward Award. The Thomsen Foundation was created with the mission to educate children and adults about the importance of wildlife habitat in North Texas. A big part of that mission includes hosting student groups. Hundreds of students visit the Thomsen Foundation each year. They discover a place where nature is not only studied, but experienced. For information about the Lone Star Land Steward Awards, including how to nominate a property, visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/land/private/lone_star_land_steward/
Lone Star Land Stewards 2013: JA Ranch - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
The J.A. Ranch in both Armstrong and Donley Counties is a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 2013 Lone Star Land Steward Award Winner. It is one of the oldest ranches in Texas and at one point, the ranch was over one million acres in size. Today, the ranch is run by a fifth generation descendant of one of the original founders. Andrew Bivens uses GPS technology and various databases in an innovative approach to manage an old fashioned cattle ranch. For information about the Lone Star Land Steward Awards, including how to nominate a property, visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/land/private/lone_star_land_steward/
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