Common Birds Across the U.S.
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) You can readily identify these medium-sized birds by their rusty orange bellies and gray-brown backs (seen … Continue reading Common Birds Across the U.S.
Willow City Loop
We drove over to Fredericksburg for a couple of days in early May hoping to catch fields of wildflowers, especially … Continue reading Willow City Loop
Got Ticks?
I love being outdoors, even in the Texas heat. Nothing better than tromping down a hiking trail at a state … Continue reading Got Ticks?
Gardens of the Ozarks
We took a short trip up through Western Arkansas to explore three gardens. In early April the chances of seeing … Continue reading Gardens of the Ozarks
Foodie Finds 04/21
Here are three really good finds for you foodie lovers. First up are these delicious lemon sugar cookies. They have … Continue reading Foodie Finds 04/21
Where Are You?
With a graduate degree from Texas A&M University-College Station (WHOOP) I consider myself an educated man. I know what I … Continue reading Where Are You?
East Texas Frogs
ribbit-ribbit-ribbit Wait! what? World Frog Day? Yep, sure enough. If you missed it on 20 March, you can jump at the chance … Continue reading East Texas Frogs
A River Runs Through East Texas
About halfway between Jacksonville and Palestine on US Highway 79 is the only wildlife refuge within the East Texas Chapter … Continue reading A River Runs Through East Texas
Naturalist Gifts for Kids
OMG! it is already the Fall season with holidays quickly upon us. Regardless of the holiday that you celebrate, we … Continue reading Naturalist Gifts for Kids
Pocket Prairie: Rewards of Native Landscape
A while back I wrote about starting your own pocket prairie. I gave you three easy steps to get started: … Continue reading Pocket Prairie: Rewards of Native Landscape
Pocket Prairie: Bringing the Land Back Home
So, you have that space in your backyard that you fertilize and water and mow. It gets good sunlight, drains … Continue reading Pocket Prairie: Bringing the Land Back Home
Day Trippin’ East Texas State Parks
So, you have sheltered-in-place for a couple of months. No trips to Dallas, no club meetings, no hugging or kissing … Continue reading Day Trippin’ East Texas State Parks
Wade Village 