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The most unloved, least understood bird

The most unloved, least understood bird

The most unloved, least understood bird ” A turkey vulture is a perfect creature. It is is neither predator or prey. It exists out the typical foodchain, beyond the kill or be killed laws of nature. although without death it would starve. On six-footwings it …more

I get more than I give when I volunteer

I get more than I give when I volunteer

I get more than I give when I volunteer by Skip Beaird Newly retired, my search for ‘the right’ volunteer opportunity had a Goldilocks quality. I wanted a good fit which would let me connect to people and nature. Training for Wild Basin trail guides …more

BCTXMN Pollinator Garden Springs Into Action

BCTXMN Pollinator Garden Springs Into Action

Pollinator Garden Committee was able to put plans into action and completed planting for two of their sites this Spring.

Effie Lee Newsome

Effie Lee Newsome

Effie Lee Newsome (1885-1979) was a Harlem Renaissance writer, naturalist, and gardener.

George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver

Return of the Hummingbirds

Return of the Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds will be migrating to Central Texas soon

New Fox & Coyote Project in Travis County BCP

New Fox & Coyote Project in Travis County BCP

New volunteer opportunity helping a researchers study canids in Travis Co BCP

Winter Birds on the BCP

Winter Birds on the BCP

Tips on winter birding from Travis County Balcones Canyonlands Preserve

Field Trip to Westcave Preserve

Field Trip to Westcave Preserve

Several chapter members recently visited Westcave Preserve

Class Trip to Gault

Class Trip to Gault

Students in the current chapter training class visited the Gault School of Archaeological Research