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
Category: Naturalist
Got Ticks?
The American Dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) is widely distributed east of the Rocky Mountains. Found mostly in grassy areas along … 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
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
Venomous Snakes of East Texas
Well, it is that time of year. Folks in the suburbs are finding snakes in their backyards, their garages, or … Continue reading Venomous Snakes of East Texas
Mission Tejas State Park
Becky and I enjoy trailering to our wonderful Texas State Parks. Usually, we spend 3 to 4 days hiking the … Continue reading Mission Tejas State Park
