Please bring your favorite work gloves, shovel, litter picker upper, or gardening tools.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and for working in a natural area (long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes, hat).
Water and snacks will be available.
O.S. Gray Natural Area has no restroom facilities, but Kroger is nearby.
Info: friendsofosgray@gmail.com
Sparrow Camp, lead by Dr. Byron Stone and co-leaders of Friends of the Balcones Canyonland NWR's SparrowFest near Austin. Workshop fee includes donation to the Friends group, meals from Friday dinner/desert to Sunday breakfast, sparrow ID class, three field trips on 2 private ranchs, onsite housing also available. Early Bird Special through Jan. 31.
Info: Sandy Skrei. stay@highhoperanch.com, cell: 512-554-7421, office, 254-898-4296.
Dinner, dancing and more with host Giovanni Caprigilone and many Master Gardners, pollinator experts and nature lovers in attendance. $100-$750.
NPAT executive director Pat Merkord will speak on what she gleaned from talks and field trips she experienced at America’s Grassland Conference held last December in Fort Worth. She will also catch us up on Mathews Prairie, issues in the Texas legislatures, and other NPAT news.
Info: Leigh Ann Ellis: 214-321-7159.
Learn about FW NPAT's accomplishments in 2017. Park in Parking lot 5/6 on the northwest of the campus. Look for the wind turbine.
*Please note, this is our new meet-up location for 2018.
Presentation by Brock Huffman, owner and founder of Chiapas Birding Adventures, LLC, on the abundant birdlife, archaeological sites and the distinct culture in Chiapas, Mexico. Brock has co-authored 2 field guides for the Chiapas region and has implemented programs to train local birdwatching guides with the goal of preserving the Chiapas forests for our migrating birdlife; as well as contributing to an improved quality of life and social equality in Mexico by creating a financial incentive for local communities to preserve the forests.
Director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall's early explorations, focusing on her groundbreaking field work, her relationship with cameraman and husband Hugo van Lawick, and the chimpanzees that she studied.
1st protest will be Fri, Jan. 5 from 1-4pm. This will be the woman's hunters event.
2nd protest will be Sat. Jan. 6, from 1-4pm.
Posters and leaflets will be provided, but feel free to make your own. Lot parking is available within two blocks of the protest area and usually costs between $5 & $10.
This protest is being organized locally by Loki Luis with assistance from CompassionWorks International and OneProtest.org.
Please bring your favorite work gloves, shovel, litter picker upper, or gardening tools.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and for working in a natural area (long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes, hat).
Water and snacks will be available.
O.S. Gray Natural Area has no restroom facilities, but Kroger is nearby.
Info: friendsofosgray@gmail.com