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September 2010
Approved Activities Calendar
10:22am» Last Quarter Moon- Time:
- 10:22am
- Description:
- Last Quarter Moon
- Description:
- The vegetation identification and percent cover surveys at Scenic Canyon continue. While not required, it helps if you can identify Texas flora; we will teach survey methods. Our surveys include off trail strenuous hiking in sometimes very dense vegetation, and it is important for you to bring water (and a pack of some kind in which to carry it). Also it is good to wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hat, sunscreen, and, if you wish, insect repellant. Because some people are allergic to sulphur, please do not plan to apply sulphur to the brush/snake leggings we can loan you. Not required, but if you have a compass, bring it.
For questions, contact Jayne Neal (210-372-9124, jayne.neal@sanantonio.gov) or Wendy Leonard (210-372-9124, wendy.leonard@sanantonio.gov).
Scenic Canyon is located at 18011 Scenic Canyon Rd. Parking is in a designated area across the street at Grey Moss Inn.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Description:
- The Gorge Preservation Society and GBRA are gearing up for another docent training class and looking for new volunteers for Gorge tours. Sign up now!
Below are the training dates and subject matter for those dates. Please call or email The Gorge Preservation Society if you are interested and need details. jladd@gbra.org 830-964-5424
Approved for advanced training credit.
August 27, Friday, River/Lake/Flood
September 3, Friday, Biology
September 10, Friday, Interpretation
September 17, Friday Saturday, Geology
September 24, Friday, First Aid
- Time:
- 9:00am - 11:00am
- Description:
- We will explore the interesting & fascinating world
of spiders. We will walk through the park looking for spiders in various habitats. We will additionally have a kid friendly activity. Presenter: Dr. Cary Guffey of Our Lady of the Lake University.
Program Reservations: 624-2575.
Just for Fun.
- Time:
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Nature Walk - Friedrich Wilderness Park
This walk will begin with a display in our classroom of limestone and fossils from this area and others. Afterwards, as we hike the trails, we’ll explore the legacy that the limestone has created for us in Friedrich Park.
Remember to bring water for the hike!!
Reservations are suggested; walks occasionally change. Call: 2210-372-9124 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov. Participants are limited to 15 per hike. Meet near the restrooms. If you haven’t been to Friedrich Park lately, things have changed. See the website below for directions. A donation of $2 per person, max $6/family is suggested.
Because of some extreme terrains, Natural Areas parks have elements that will be challenging or limiting for accessibility, physical strength and endurance. When you have questions about visiting a Natural Area or participating in a Natural Areas program, please call 210-372-9124.
Sponsored by San Antonio Natural Areas – www.sanaturalareas.org
Approved for advanced training credit.
- Time:
- 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Description:
- First Sunday of every month. Enjoy an experience of Government Canyon that combines immersion in the natural world and creative writing, led by local poet Mobi Warren on the first Sunday of every month; from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM. Includes an introduction to haiku, a 3 mile hike, and quiet sitting along the trail to write.
Participation is limited to 6; open to ages 14-up. Wear sturdy shoes; bring at least a quart of water and a journal to write in. Snack and towel or small pad to sit on recommended. Natural Area entrance fees apply. Please click here for Reservation form For more information, e-mail reservations@friendsofgc.org.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 10:00am
- Description:
- Master Naturalists and members of the Balcones
Invaders Satellite invite you to join in
our efforts to eradicate invasive plants in the
northwest area of San Antonio. Locations include Rancho Diana, Scenic Canyon and Madla Natural Area. To date, we have eradicated over 9,000 specimens. The work is satisfying and no prior experience or training is required. Join us in September 2010 on one or more of the following
dates: Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21 and 28
We meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana (end of
Menchaca Road in Grey Forest) at 7:30 A.M. and conclude at 9:30 or 10:00 A.M. If you are interested in joining us, contact Lonnie or
Judith Shockley at lshockley1@satx.rr.com or 210-695- 8419 for details.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Free for members; Memberships available at the door starting at $15 Learn to identify common butterflies of the Texas Hill Country with Master Naturalist Tom Collins before the survey date. This class will include a 1 hr. classroom presentation and then time in the field looking at butterflies. Attendees are encouraged to bring a hat, a water bottle and binoculars. Class is limited - please reserve your space at 830-249-4616. This Sept. & Oct. we plan to be out in the field every Tuesday from 9-noon to record the butterflies. We hope you will join us!
Approved for Advanced Training Credit and Volunteer Service Hours.
- Time:
- 3:30am
- Description:
- New Moon
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- We need you! Please come to our spring Outdoor Classroom organization meeting and see if you would like to become a Trail Guide with this award-winning program. Help us lead children in fun-filled educational activities that teach about natural systems and the importance of conserving our natural resources. No formal teaching experience necessary. If you love nature and enjoy happy children, this is the volunteer opportunity for you. Breakfast provided. Contact Mary Gomillion: 830-249-4616 or education@cibolo.org.
Approved for advanced training.
- Description:
- The vegetation identification and percent cover surveys at Scenic Canyon continue. While not required, it helps if you can identify Texas flora; we will teach survey methods. Our surveys include off trail strenuous hiking in sometimes very dense vegetation, and it is important for you to bring water (and a pack of some kind in which to carry it). Also it is good to wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hat, sunscreen, and, if you wish, insect repellant. Because some people are allergic to sulphur, please do not plan to apply sulphur to the brush/snake leggings we can loan you. Not required, but if you have a compass, bring it.
For questions, contact Jayne Neal (210-372-9124, jayne.neal@sanantonio.gov) or Wendy Leonard (210-372-9124, wendy.leonard@sanantonio.gov).
Scenic Canyon is located at 18011 Scenic Canyon Rd. Parking is in a designated area across the street at Grey Moss Inn.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Description:
- The Gorge Preservation Society and GBRA are gearing up for another docent training class and looking for new volunteers for Gorge tours. Sign up now!
Below are the training dates and subject matter for those dates. Please call or email The Gorge Preservation Society if you are interested and need details. jladd@gbra.org 830-964-5424
Approved for advanced training credit.
August 27, Friday, River/Lake/Flood
September 3, Friday, Biology
September 10, Friday, Interpretation
September 17, Friday Saturday, Geology
September 24, Friday, First Aid
- Time:
- 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Description:
- Weather permitting, volunteers are needed to cut, trim, and plant at the San Antonio Riverwalk Garden. Bring cutting tools such as shears, rakes, and clippers and also gloves and water for this workday. It would be great to see some new faces at this garden, our own Master Naturalist project at the corner of Aubrey and Old Guilbeau (north of Durango, the west side of the San Antonio river) on the Riverwalk.
Contact Lan Eng (830) 980-2300 or lanbceng@gmail.com.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Second Saturday of every month. Unfamiliar with the trails at Government Canyon or just want to go hiking there with other people? Join the Friends of Government Canyon Volunteers on the second Saturday of every month for a guided, 5-7-mile hike on one of the many trails at the State Natural Area. Meet at the Visitors Center by the rainwater harvesting tower at 8:30 AM. The trails are rough and rocky, so wear boots or sturdy hiking shoes. Bring water and a snack. Participants must be 13 or older. No pets please, minors must be accompanied by an adult, and group size limited to the first 15 people. These do not require reservations but are subject to cancellation; call to confirm (210) 688-9055
- Time:
- 9:00am - 11:00am
- Description:
- Tree Planting day at Lakeside Park.
Please contact Michael Nentwich with any questions: Michael.Nentwich@sanantonio.gov
Approved for Volunteer Service Hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- CNC auditorium and visit to Kight installation
Members $25/person; non-members $35. Pre-registration required. Call 830-249-4616. Limited to 30. John Kight, engineer and rainwater catchment owner gives the latest technological information and the most practical advice. Learn about design and materials from someone who has done it himself! The Kight home with no well or outside water source is in a traditional development. Their system comfortably supplies delicious water for all household and landscape needs.
Approved for advanced training credit.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 8:00pm
- Description:
- Cost: CNC Members $20/person; non-members $25/person.
Bring your grasses and questions for the expert! Program includes easy walk to look at and learn about 20 fall grasses growing at the Nature Center.
Approved for advanced training credit.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 11:00am
- Description:
- Hike with author and local botanist Patty Leslie
Pasztor and learn about edible and native plant uses. Program reservations: (210) 207-3111
Approved for advanced training credit.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Docent training is an 8-week course that will be held Saturdays. Each session lasts three hours. Training includes the history of Mitchell Lake, bird and plant identification, wildlife management, nature center procedures, and educational nature interpretation. This fall our training will begin on September 11 at 9 a.m. The cost is $35 and includes training and materials.
For more information, or to sign up for the training
program, contact the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center at: 210/628-1639, or meckman@audubon.org
Approved for advanced training credit and volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- CNC Park
Bring family and friends to spend the morning pulling weeds, picking up trash and other to-do projects to help keep the CNC beautiful. Meet at the pavilion at 9 for your assignments.
Approved for volunteer hours
- Time:
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s wildlife biologist Richard Heilbrun for an interactive workshop to explore wildlife tracks of central Texas. Reservations are recommended for Second Saturdays; call 210/372-9124 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov. There is a suggested donation of $3.00 per individual or $5.00 per family. Gates open at 9:30am.
Because of some extreme terrains, Natural Areas parks have elements that will be challenging or limiting for accessibility, physical strength and endurance. When you have questions about visiting a Natural Area or participating in a Natural Areas program, please call 210-372-9124.
www.sanaturalareas.org www.bexaraudubon.org
Approved for advanced training credit.
- Time:
- 7:30am
- Description:
- Come meet our summer residents!
Our monthly tours are led by experienced and engaging birders - you will be sure to see some of the more than 300 species of birds who visit Mitchell Lake.
Be sure to wear appropriate clothing, including a hat, long pants, closed-toes shoes. Wear sunscreen and bring water!
We can even loan you binoculars if you need them.
Monthly Birding Tours
No reservation necessary
Every 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 am
Every 2nd Sunday at 7:30 am
Every 3rd Sunday at 7:30 am
Bird count/survey: Every 4th Saturday at 8 am
Birding tour fee: $5 for non-members; $3 for members
For more information, email us at mlac@audubon.org or call (210)628-1639.
- Time:
- 9:30am - 2:00pm
- Description:
- Texas Stream Team, in partnership with the City of Boerne and the Cibolo Nature Center, are hosting a water quality monitoring training session on Monday, September 13th at the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Through participation in this free one day event, volunteers will be certified to collect water quality samples through a Federally Approved Quality Assurance Project Plan. Texas Stream Team Volunteer Monitors collect data for pH, dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, temperature, Secchi Disk transparency, E.coli bacteria, and various field observations. This is a great opportunity to receive free training and assist in monitoring water quality within the Upper Cibolo Creek Watershed, as well as other water bodies throughout the state. Training is limited to the first 20 participants. Please Contact Ryan Bass, Watershed Coordinator with the City of Boerne to reserve your place. 830-248-1538 rbass@ci.boerne.tx.us.
Approved for advanced training credit.
- Time:
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Passmore Elementary School, 570 Pinn Rd. 78227-1234.
These activities involve assisting students
in running water tests and helping raise the awareness of water and water quality. Staff from CH2MHill will manage the activity and help MN's to assist with smaller testing groups. If you are interested in helping at any of these events, please contact Judith Ibarra-Bianchetta at 210- 321-6257 or Judith.Ibarra-Bianchetta@ CH2M.com for information and to volunteer to help.
Wear your AAMN t-shirt and/or AAMN name tag while
helping at the event and you can log Community Outreachvolunteer service hours for our chapter.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 6:00pm
- Description:
- The Community Action Committee has decided to increase the frequency of its meetings through the end of the year. The additional meetings will provide more time for addressing the remaining discussion topics and action items needed for preparation of the draft HCP. Please mark your calendars for these currently scheduled meetings:
Monday September 13, 2010
Monday October 4, 2010
Monday October 18, 2010
Monday November 1, 2010
Monday November 15, 2010
CAC meetings are generally held from 6pm until 8 or 9pm at the Casa Helotes Senior Center (12070 Leslie Road, Helotes, TX 78023). Specific meeting details will be announced on the SEP-HCP website as they become available (www.sephcp.com).
- Time:
- 7:30am
- Description:
- Come meet our summer residents!
Our monthly tours are led by experienced and engaging birders - you will be sure to see some of the more than 300 species of birds who visit Mitchell Lake.
Be sure to wear appropriate clothing, including a hat, long pants, closed-toes shoes. Wear sunscreen and bring water!
We can even loan you binoculars if you need them.
Monthly Birding Tours
No reservation necessary
Every 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 am
Every 2nd Sunday at 7:30 am
Every 3rd Sunday at 7:30 am
Bird count/survey: Every 4th Saturday at 8 am
Birding tour fee: $5 for non-members; $3 for members
For more information, email us at mlac@audubon.org or call (210)628-1639.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 10:00am
- Description:
- Master Naturalists and members of the Balcones
Invaders Satellite invite you to join in
our efforts to eradicate invasive plants in the
northwest area of San Antonio. Locations include Rancho Diana, Scenic Canyon and Madla Natural Area. To date, we have eradicated over 9,000 specimens. The work is satisfying and no prior experience or training is required. Join us in September 2010 on one or more of the following
dates: Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21 and 28
We meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana (end of
Menchaca Road in Grey Forest) at 7:30 A.M. and conclude at 9:30 or 10:00 A.M. If you are interested in joining us, contact Lonnie or
Judith Shockley at lshockley1@satx.rr.com or 210-695- 8419 for details.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Free for members; Memberships available at the door starting at $15 Learn to identify common butterflies of the Texas Hill Country with Master Naturalist Tom Collins before the survey date. This class will include a 1 hr. classroom presentation and then time in the field looking at butterflies. Attendees are encouraged to bring a hat, a water bottle and binoculars. Class is limited - please reserve your space at 830-249-4616. This Sept. & Oct. we plan to be out in the field every Tuesday from 9-noon to record the butterflies. We hope you will join us!
Approved for Advanced Training Credit and Volunteer Service Hours.
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Description:
- For anyone working outside or with a garden, there are about 30 insects every gardener will run across at one point or another in their outdoor career. Learn the good, bad, and ugly and how to avoid, manage, and encourage them! Please RSVP to Molly at
mekeck@ag.tamu.edu so we know you're coming.
Approved for advanced training credit.
- Time:
- 5:15pm - 6:30pm
- Description:
- The chapter board will convene for its monthly meeting. Meetings are open and we want to connect with all Master Naturalists, whether you are active or not. Please contact the chapter president if you have a topic that you want added to the meeting's agenda.
- Time:
- 7:00pm
- Description:
- Meetings are open and we want to connect with all Master Naturalists, whether you are active or not. Please contact the chapter president if you have a topic that you want added to the meeting's agenda. The chapter board will convene for its monthly meeting at 5:15 PM.
Texas AgriLife Extension Agent Bryan Davis will make a presentation on the identification of native grasses in the field.
This program is approved for advanced training hours.
- Time:
- 10:49pm
- Description:
- First Quarter Moon
- Description:
- The vegetation identification and percent cover surveys at Scenic Canyon continue. While not required, it helps if you can identify Texas flora; we will teach survey methods. Our surveys include off trail strenuous hiking in sometimes very dense vegetation, and it is important for you to bring water (and a pack of some kind in which to carry it). Also it is good to wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hat, sunscreen, and, if you wish, insect repellant. Because some people are allergic to sulphur, please do not plan to apply sulphur to the brush/snake leggings we can loan you. Not required, but if you have a compass, bring it.
For questions, contact Jayne Neal (210-372-9124, jayne.neal@sanantonio.gov) or Wendy Leonard (210-372-9124, wendy.leonard@sanantonio.gov).
Scenic Canyon is located at 18011 Scenic Canyon Rd. Parking is in a designated area across the street at Grey Moss Inn.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Description:
- The Gorge Preservation Society and GBRA are gearing up for another docent training class and looking for new volunteers for Gorge tours. Sign up now!
Below are the training dates and subject matter for those dates. Please call or email The Gorge Preservation Society if you are interested and need details. jladd@gbra.org 830-964-5424
Approved for advanced training credit.
August 27, Friday, River/Lake/Flood
September 3, Friday, Biology
September 10, Friday, Interpretation
September 17, Friday Saturday, Geology
September 24, Friday, First Aid
- Time:
- 9:00am - 11:00am
- Description:
- Tree Planting day at Cuellar Park.
Please contact Michael Nentwich with any questions: Michael.Nentwich@sanantonio.gov
Approved for Volunteer Service Hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Description:
- Volunteers from the Texas Monarch Watch, Cibolo Nature Center and Texas Master Naturalists are offering a Monarch Monitoring Workshop. The workshop is designed to train volunteers to aid
scientists as part of the Monarch Larval Monitoring Project, Monarch Watch and Journey North.
The workshop will instruct teachers, youth leaders, citizen scientists and park naturalists across the state on how to monitor monarch
butterflies at their local sites. Participants will learn how to mark migrating monarchs with paper tags, examine milkweed for monarch larvae
and collaborate with international monarch research.
The workshop will be held at the Cibolo Nature Center auditorium on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Training costs $30 per person.
Contact nature@cibolo.org to pre-register or call Cindy at 1-830-249-4616 for more details.
Approved for advanced training credit.
- Time:
- 8:00am - 10:00am
- Description:
- Meet at CNC pavilion. This free outing is especially for families with children, who have an interest in birding. Bring your favorite bird identification book and binoculars. If you are just getting started and need to borrow, we will have some to share. The group will check out the Visitor Center bird feeders, look for birds along Cibolo Nature Center trails and talk about the fall migration. For more information, call 830-230-5551 or 210-710-3981.
- Time:
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Third Saturday of every month. Join us at 8:30 every third Saturday for a guided exploration of Government Canyon. Knowledgeable guides will discuss the flora, fauna, natural and cultural history of this awesome State Natural Area. Length of walks and interpretive topics will vary, depending on the group. Meet at the GCSNA Visitors Center by the rainwater harvesting tower. Bring a liter of water, snacks and wear sturdy footwear appropriate for rough trails. Sunscreen and hat recommended. Open to all ages, though group size is limited to the first 15 people. No pets please. Entry fees apply. These hikes are subject to cancellation; call to confirm (210) 688-9055; ext 291.
Approved for volunteer hours if a hike leader.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 11:00am
- Description:
- Tree Planting day at Palo Alto Park.
Please contact Michael Nentwich with any questions: Michael.Nentwich@sanantonio.gov
Approved for Volunteer Service Hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Description:
- Volunteers from the Texas Monarch Watch, Cibolo Nature Center and Texas Master Naturalists are offering a Monarch Monitoring Workshop. The workshop is designed to train volunteers to aid
scientists as part of the Monarch Larval Monitoring Project, Monarch Watch and Journey North.
The workshop will instruct teachers, youth leaders, citizen scientists and park naturalists across the state on how to monitor monarch
butterflies at their local sites. Participants will learn how to mark migrating monarchs with paper tags, examine milkweed for monarch larvae
and collaborate with international monarch research.
The workshop will be held at the Cibolo Nature Center auditorium on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Training costs $30 per person.
Contact nature@cibolo.org to pre-register or call Cindy at 1-830-249-4616 for more details.
Approved for advanced training credit.
- Time:
- 7:30am
- Description:
- Come meet our summer residents!
Our monthly tours are led by experienced and engaging birders - you will be sure to see some of the more than 300 species of birds who visit Mitchell Lake.
Be sure to wear appropriate clothing, including a hat, long pants, closed-toes shoes. Wear sunscreen and bring water!
We can even loan you binoculars if you need them.
Monthly Birding Tours
No reservation necessary
Every 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 am
Every 2nd Sunday at 7:30 am
Every 3rd Sunday at 7:30 am
Bird count/survey: Every 4th Saturday at 8 am
Birding tour fee: $5 for non-members; $3 for members
For more information, email us at mlac@audubon.org or call (210)628-1639.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:30pm
- Description:
- CNC Auditorium
Members $25/person; Non $35/person. Limited to 25.
Learn to identify common dragonflies of the Texas Hill Country with dragonfly expert Martin Reid. This class will include a 1-hour classroom presentation and 2 hours in the field looking at dragonflies. Attendees are encouraged to bring hats, walking shoes, bug repellent, sunscreen, a water bottle and binoculars.
Approved for advanced training credit.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 11:00am
- Description:
- DeZavala Elementary School, 2311 San Luis St. 78207-4736.
These activities involve assisting students
in running water tests and helping raise the awareness of water and water quality. Staff from CH2MHill will manage the activity and help MN's to assist with smaller testing groups. If you are interested in helping at any of these events, please contact Judith Ibarra-Bianchetta at 210- 321-6257 or Judith.Ibarra-Bianchetta@ CH2M.com for information and to volunteer to help.
Wear your AAMN t-shirt and/or AAMN name tag while
helping at the event and you can log Community Outreachvolunteer service hours for our chapter.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- Cibolo Nature Center park
Cost: FREE but registration is necessary and CNC membership is encouraged. For more information and to sign-up, contact Ben Eldredge, Citizen Science Director.
Are you interested in mammals, insects, reptiles, birds, grasses, trees, fishes or aquatic invertebrates? Become a citizen scientist! Volunteers receive training and hands-on experience doing surveys that monitor our land management practices. Join the research team of your choice for 1 – 3 days. Attend the Friday evening Citizen Science Research seminar and dinner.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 10:00am
- Description:
- Master Naturalists and members of the Balcones
Invaders Satellite invite you to join in
our efforts to eradicate invasive plants in the
northwest area of San Antonio. Locations include Rancho Diana, Scenic Canyon and Madla Natural Area. To date, we have eradicated over 9,000 specimens. The work is satisfying and no prior experience or training is required. Join us in September 2010 on one or more of the following
dates: Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21 and 28
We meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana (end of
Menchaca Road in Grey Forest) at 7:30 A.M. and conclude at 9:30 or 10:00 A.M. If you are interested in joining us, contact Lonnie or
Judith Shockley at lshockley1@satx.rr.com or 210-695- 8419 for details.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Free for members; Memberships available at the door starting at $15 Learn to identify common butterflies of the Texas Hill Country with Master Naturalist Tom Collins before the survey date. This class will include a 1 hr. classroom presentation and then time in the field looking at butterflies. Attendees are encouraged to bring a hat, a water bottle and binoculars. Class is limited - please reserve your space at 830-249-4616. This Sept. & Oct. we plan to be out in the field every Tuesday from 9-noon to record the butterflies. We hope you will join us!
Approved for Advanced Training Credit and Volunteer Service Hours.
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- Cibolo Nature Center park
Cost: FREE but registration is necessary and CNC membership is encouraged. For more information and to sign-up, contact Ben Eldredge, Citizen Science Director.
Are you interested in mammals, insects, reptiles, birds, grasses, trees, fishes or aquatic invertebrates? Become a citizen scientist! Volunteers receive training and hands-on experience doing surveys that monitor our land management practices. Join the research team of your choice for 1 – 3 days. Attend the Friday evening Citizen Science Research seminar and dinner.
- Time:
- 8:09pm
- Description:
- Autumnal Equinox
- Time:
- 8:09pm
- Description:
- Autumnal Equinox
- Description:
- The vegetation identification and percent cover surveys at Scenic Canyon continue. While not required, it helps if you can identify Texas flora; we will teach survey methods. Our surveys include off trail strenuous hiking in sometimes very dense vegetation, and it is important for you to bring water (and a pack of some kind in which to carry it). Also it is good to wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hat, sunscreen, and, if you wish, insect repellant. Because some people are allergic to sulphur, please do not plan to apply sulphur to the brush/snake leggings we can loan you. Not required, but if you have a compass, bring it.
For questions, contact Jayne Neal (210-372-9124, jayne.neal@sanantonio.gov) or Wendy Leonard (210-372-9124, wendy.leonard@sanantonio.gov).
Scenic Canyon is located at 18011 Scenic Canyon Rd. Parking is in a designated area across the street at Grey Moss Inn.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- Cibolo Nature Center park
Cost: FREE but registration is necessary and CNC membership is encouraged. For more information and to sign-up, contact Ben Eldredge, Citizen Science Director.
Are you interested in mammals, insects, reptiles, birds, grasses, trees, fishes or aquatic invertebrates? Become a citizen scientist! Volunteers receive training and hands-on experience doing surveys that monitor our land management practices. Join the research team of your choice for 1 – 3 days. Attend the Friday evening Citizen Science Research seminar and dinner.
- Time:
- 2:17am
- Description:
- Full Moon
- Description:
- The Gorge Preservation Society and GBRA are gearing up for another docent training class and looking for new volunteers for Gorge tours. Sign up now!
Below are the training dates and subject matter for those dates. Please call or email The Gorge Preservation Society if you are interested and need details. jladd@gbra.org 830-964-5424
Approved for advanced training credit.
August 27, Friday, River/Lake/Flood
September 3, Friday, Biology
September 10, Friday, Interpretation
September 17, Friday Saturday, Geology
September 24, Friday, First Aid
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- Cibolo Nature Center park
Cost: FREE but registration is necessary and CNC membership is encouraged. For more information and to sign-up, contact Ben Eldredge, Citizen Science Director.
Are you interested in mammals, insects, reptiles, birds, grasses, trees, fishes or aquatic invertebrates? Become a citizen scientist! Volunteers receive training and hands-on experience doing surveys that monitor our land management practices. Join the research team of your choice for 1 – 3 days. Attend the Friday evening Citizen Science Research seminar and dinner.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Description:
- Volunteers for Texas Monarch Watch, Cibolo Nature Center, and Texas Master Naturalists will present spring and fall Monarch Monitoring Workshops. The Monarch has been added to the World Wildlife Fund's Top Ten Most Threatened Species list.
The cost is $30.00 and pre-registration is required. Call 830-249-4616
Approved for advanced training.
- Description:
- Tree Planting day at Dignowity Park.
Please contact Michael Nentwich with any questions: Michael.Nentwich@sanantonio.gov
Approved for Volunteer Service Hours.
- Time:
- All day event
- Description:
- Cibolo Nature Center park
Cost: FREE but registration is necessary and CNC membership is encouraged. For more information and to sign-up, contact Ben Eldredge, Citizen Science Director.
Are you interested in mammals, insects, reptiles, birds, grasses, trees, fishes or aquatic invertebrates? Become a citizen scientist! Volunteers receive training and hands-on experience doing surveys that monitor our land management practices. Join the research team of your choice for 1 – 3 days. Attend the Friday evening Citizen Science Research seminar and dinner.
- Time:
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Volunteers are needed on the last Saturday of every month to help beautify the Medina River Natural Area. Our trails offer visitors opportunities to hike, bike, and fish, as well as having world-class birding. The hiking trails have varying levels of accessibility, with surfaces ranging from concrete to crushed gravel to cleared natural trails. This wonderful 500-acre natural area is at 15890 Highway 16 South (Poteet Highway) between Loop 410 and Loop 1604 on San Antonio's south side. Contact Education Coordinator Susan Campbell (210) 624-2575.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 8:00am
- Description:
- Bird count/Survey is conducted every fourth Saturday. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing, including a hat, long pants, closed-toes shoes. Wear sunscreen and bring water! We can even loan you binoculars if you need them.
For more information, email us at mlac@audubon.org or call (210)628-1639.
- Time:
- 8:30am - 11:30am
- Description:
- Free for members but registration is required; Memberships available online and at the Door ($15). Do you enjoy watching birds in your own backyard and find bird interesting and beautiful? Would you like to move beyond casual birding and develop more expertise in looking at birds, categorizing birds, and recognizing common birds—and perhaps even develop bird watching into an engaging hobby? If so, then this class is for you. It will help prepare your mind for birding by teaching you how to see and what to look for before you go into the field.
Avid birders and CNC Volunteers Tom and Patsy Inglet will share tools, tips, and techniques that will allow you to build your birding skills. From how to find birds to the tools and clues that will help you identify them, this workshop provides the information and field practice that you need to help you get started in birding.
The class consists of about 2 hours of instruction and 1 hours of guided practice in the field. Bring binoculars and a bird field guide if you have them; we have some to loan if you don’t. Dress for a bird walk in the field: long pants, dull colors, walking shoes, and a hat. You may also want to bring insect repellent and sunscreen.
Come let us help you find your wings as a birder.
Approved for advanced training.
- Time:
- 8:45am - 4:00pm
- Description:
- Become a Citizen Scientist with the Texas Invaders and learn how to identify, eradicate, control, and manage invasive plant species that threaten many of our most precious native flora and fauna. Training includes classroom instruction and field experience in the Headwaters Sanctuary along the San Antonio River. At the completion of the session participants will be certified as Texas Invaders Citizen Scientists. Ongoing identification and eradication opportunities are available in Bexar and surrounding counties, including at the Headwaters!
To register, download the Volunteer Interest Form from http://www.texasinvasives.org/invaders/become.php and submit to nadoinvader@gmail.com. Space is limited. Registration required. For more information contact Balcones satellite leader Lonnie Shockley at 210-695-8419 or nadoinvader@gmail.com. Sponsors are Balcones Invaders Satellite of the Texas Invaders and Headwaters Coalition, Inc.
Approved for advanced training credit. Subsequent activities are approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Volunteers for Texas Monarch Watch, Cibolo Nature Center, and Texas Master Naturalists will present spring and fall Monarch Monitoring Workshops. The Monarch has been added to the World Wildlife Fund's Top Ten Most Threatened Species list.
The cost is $30.00 and pre-registration is required. Call 830-249-4616
Approved for advanced training.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 11:00am
- Description:
- Tree Planting day at MLK Park.
Please contact Michael Nentwich with any questions: Michael.Nentwich@sanantonio.gov
Approved for Volunteer Service Hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Description:
- Four tour yards are located in Fair Oaks Ranch, Cordillera, River Mountain Ranch and north of Boerne. Come see how resilient native landscaping can be during a severe drought. Become acquainted with the wide variety of plant species native to the Hill Country. Discover how native landscaping can reduce water use, lessen yard maintenance and benefit local wildlife. The homeowner, local Native Plant Society members and Texas Master Naturalists will be available to answer questions. Tour of Yards is brought to you by the Boerne Chapter of the Native Plant Society and CNC.
Pick up descriptions and directions at CNC or visit www.npost.org/boerne
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting.
- Time:
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Description:
- San Geronimo Creek at Rancho Blanco
18744 Bandera Road, Helotes 78023
This workshop will help participants understand how creeks work and the vital role that the adjacent riparian area plays in protecting water. Participants will be introduced to the basic interaction of hydrology, sediment movement, and vegetation—and how these can work together to stabilize creeks, improve water quality, and provide sustained flow during dry periods.
The workshop includes lunch and creek/river tour.
Enrollment for each workshop session is $20.
For more information, visit: www.helotescreeknaturecenter.org
To register, email contact information to: info@helotescreeknaturecenter.org
Approved for advanced training. Assistance at workshops is approved for Volunteer Service Hours.
- Time:
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Description:
- Helotes Creek at Rancho Blanco
18744 Bandera Road, Helotes 78023
This workshop will help participants understand how creeks work and the vital role that the adjacent riparian area plays in protecting water. Participants will be introduced to the basic interaction of hydrology, sediment movement, and vegetation—and how these can work together to stabilize creeks, improve water quality, and provide sustained flow during dry periods.
The workshop includes lunch and creek/river tour.
Enrollment for each workshop session is $20.
For more information, visit: www.helotescreeknaturecenter.org
To register, email contact information to: info@helotescreeknaturecenter.org
Approved for advanced training credit. Assistance at workshops is approved for Volunteer Service Hours.
- Time:
- 1:30pm - 3:30pm
- Description:
- PICTURE YOUR WORLD FOR KIDS 8-18
VOLUNTEER GUIDES NEEDED
These workshops are sponsored by Green
Spaces Alliance of South Texas in a program
called Picture Your World for kids 8-18.
The naturalist points out things they see and gives them opportunities to photograph along the hike, while the photographer teaches them about photo composition and the use of the camera. A naturalist is needed from approximately 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Pam Yarnold - 210-497-1088 / 210-383-8224
or Nancy Phillips - anrjp@hotmail.com
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Description:
- Master Volunteer Entomology Specialist Training being held in Bexar County at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service Bexar County Office in San Antonio.
The program will appeal to both Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and other extension volunteers working on insect-related projects. We will discuss the good and bad sides of insects, insect ecology, and how insects can serve as subjects in a variety of gardening and naturalist activities. Hosted by Molly Keck, Extension Program Specialist, and the Bexar County Master Gardeners.
* Registration fee of $300.00 includes collecting kit with lots of goodies; lectures; Extension bulletins; 3 lunches, 1 dinner, snacks &
drinks
* Transportation and lodging is on your own
* Course is limited to 30 applicants; deadline is July 30, 2010
Contact Molly Keck or Aurelia Hovell at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu or 210/467-6575 with any questions or to receive a registration form.
Approved for advanced training credit.
- Time:
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Description:
- San Antonio River at Tri-Point YMCA Meeting Rooms
N. St. Mary’s and US 281, San Antonio 78212
This workshop will help participants understand how creeks work and the vital role that the adjacent riparian area plays in protecting water. Participants will be introduced to the basic interaction of hydrology, sediment movement, and vegetation—and how these can work together to stabilize creeks, improve water quality, and provide sustained flow during dry periods.
The workshop includes lunch and creek/river tour.
Enrollment for each workshop session is $20.
For more information, visit: www.helotescreeknaturecenter.org
To register, email contact information to: info@helotescreeknaturecenter.org
Approved for advanced training credit. Assistance at workshops is approved for Volunteer Service Hours.
- Time:
- 4:15pm - 6:15pm
- Description:
- We have been monitoring the Menchaca/Scenic Loop Helotes Creek section that we cleared last spring, and we need to cut and respray again this month.
We will meet us on Monday afternoon, September 27th at 4:15 to cut and spray the regrowth. (All in all, most of the previously cut and sprayed plants are DEAD!)
We plan to meet at the Scenic Loop Playground Club at 4:15 and carpool to the creek. We anticipate that the cutting and spraying will take a couple hours.
Happy hour snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided to volunteers! All tools will be supplied; wear long-pants and long-sleeves and bring insect repellent.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Description:
- Master Volunteer Entomology Specialist Training being held in Bexar County at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service Bexar County Office in San Antonio.
The program will appeal to both Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and other extension volunteers working on insect-related projects. We will discuss the good and bad sides of insects, insect ecology, and how insects can serve as subjects in a variety of gardening and naturalist activities. Hosted by Molly Keck, Extension Program Specialist, and the Bexar County Master Gardeners.
* Registration fee of $300.00 includes collecting kit with lots of goodies; lectures; Extension bulletins; 3 lunches, 1 dinner, snacks &
drinks
* Transportation and lodging is on your own
* Course is limited to 30 applicants; deadline is July 30, 2010
Contact Molly Keck or Aurelia Hovell at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu or 210/467-6575 with any questions or to receive a registration form.
Approved for advanced training credit.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 10:00am
- Description:
- Master Naturalists and members of the Balcones
Invaders Satellite invite you to join in
our efforts to eradicate invasive plants in the
northwest area of San Antonio. Locations include Rancho Diana, Scenic Canyon and Madla Natural Area. To date, we have eradicated over 9,000 specimens. The work is satisfying and no prior experience or training is required. Join us in September 2010 on one or more of the following
dates: Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21 and 28
We meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana (end of
Menchaca Road in Grey Forest) at 7:30 A.M. and conclude at 9:30 or 10:00 A.M. If you are interested in joining us, contact Lonnie or
Judith Shockley at lshockley1@satx.rr.com or 210-695- 8419 for details.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 11:00am
- Description:
- Beacon Hill Elementary School, 1411 W. Ashby Place 78201
These activities involve assisting students
in running water tests and helping raise the awareness of water and water quality. Staff from CH2MHill will manage the activity and help MN's to assist with smaller testing groups. If you are interested in helping at any of these events, please contact Judith Ibarra-Bianchetta at 210- 321-6257 or Judith.Ibarra-Bianchetta@ CH2M.com for information and to volunteer to help.
Wear your AAMN t-shirt and/or AAMN name tag while
helping at the event and you can log Community Outreachvolunteer service hours for our chapter.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Free for members; Memberships available at the door starting at $15 Learn to identify common butterflies of the Texas Hill Country with Master Naturalist Tom Collins before the survey date. This class will include a 1 hr. classroom presentation and then time in the field looking at butterflies. Attendees are encouraged to bring a hat, a water bottle and binoculars. Class is limited - please reserve your space at 830-249-4616. This Sept. & Oct. we plan to be out in the field every Tuesday from 9-noon to record the butterflies. We hope you will join us!
Approved for Advanced Training Credit and Volunteer Service Hours.
- Description:
- Master Volunteer Entomology Specialist Training being held in Bexar County at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service Bexar County Office in San Antonio.
The program will appeal to both Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and other extension volunteers working on insect-related projects. We will discuss the good and bad sides of insects, insect ecology, and how insects can serve as subjects in a variety of gardening and naturalist activities. Hosted by Molly Keck, Extension Program Specialist, and the Bexar County Master Gardeners.
* Registration fee of $300.00 includes collecting kit with lots of goodies; lectures; Extension bulletins; 3 lunches, 1 dinner, snacks &
drinks
* Transportation and lodging is on your own
* Course is limited to 30 applicants; deadline is July 30, 2010
Contact Molly Keck or Aurelia Hovell at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu or 210/467-6575 with any questions or to receive a registration form.
Approved for advanced training credit.
- Description:
- Master Volunteer Entomology Specialist Training being held in Bexar County at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service Bexar County Office in San Antonio.
The program will appeal to both Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and other extension volunteers working on insect-related projects. We will discuss the good and bad sides of insects, insect ecology, and how insects can serve as subjects in a variety of gardening and naturalist activities. Hosted by Molly Keck, Extension Program Specialist, and the Bexar County Master Gardeners.
* Registration fee of $300.00 includes collecting kit with lots of goodies; lectures; Extension bulletins; 3 lunches, 1 dinner, snacks &
drinks
* Transportation and lodging is on your own
* Course is limited to 30 applicants; deadline is July 30, 2010
Contact Molly Keck or Aurelia Hovell at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu or 210/467-6575 with any questions or to receive a registration form.
Approved for advanced training credit.
- Description:
- The vegetation identification and percent cover surveys at Scenic Canyon continue. While not required, it helps if you can identify Texas flora; we will teach survey methods. Our surveys include off trail strenuous hiking in sometimes very dense vegetation, and it is important for you to bring water (and a pack of some kind in which to carry it). Also it is good to wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hat, sunscreen, and, if you wish, insect repellant. Because some people are allergic to sulphur, please do not plan to apply sulphur to the brush/snake leggings we can loan you. Not required, but if you have a compass, bring it.
For questions, contact Jayne Neal (210-372-9124, jayne.neal@sanantonio.gov) or Wendy Leonard (210-372-9124, wendy.leonard@sanantonio.gov).
Scenic Canyon is located at 18011 Scenic Canyon Rd. Parking is in a designated area across the street at Grey Moss Inn.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 7:15am - 12:30pm
- Description:
- Science Day at Live Oak City Park Thursday
Crestview Elem. School Science Day at Live Oak City Park. We need two or three volunteers to have a booth with a nature activity and hand out AAMN information.
Contact: Pam Yarnold pyarn@sbcglobal.net;
210-497-1088/210-383-8224
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 8:52pm
- Description:
- Last Quarter Moon
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