Texan by Nature (TxN) partners with 95+ conservation organizations across Texas to accelerate conservation action and impact. TxN aggregates and distributes conservation news and events from the partner network to increase engagement and awareness in conservation efforts. Browse opportunities to get involved with TxN and TxN’s conservation partner network below and use the search bar to find events in your area. See a full list of TxN’s conservation partners.
Aquatic vegetation is grouped into four classifications, each having their own benefits and challenges, making them an asset or a nuisance in a waterbody, which may ultimately lead to management. This webinar, will cover positive and negative impacts caused by aquatic vegetation, including associated water quality, to the surrounding ecosystem; environmental considerations during management selection;… Read More
Texas Aquatic Science is a comprehensive aquatic science curriculum for middle school and high school students. This workshop is designed to introduce the curriculum along with the curriculum of the Wetland Center and how to best use the activities and supplemental materials for an enhanced experience. The registration deadline is June 9th. John Bunker Sands… Read More
Join Pease Park Conservancy for free yoga in Pease Park on the 3rd Thursday of each month. July's yoga class will take place at 6:00 p.m. in Live Oak Meadow. The class is led by Vivian Lee and is appropriate for all levels. Half of the class is a yoga practice and half of the… Read More
Travis Audubon will be hosting its Purple Martin parties where hundreds of people congregate to watch 400,000+ Purple Martins swirl into their roosting site at near the Burlington Coat Factory at La Frontera Village in Round Rock. Birders and non-birders alike will be entertained by the show, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors and… Read More
The San Antonio Zoo Center for Conservation and Research is coming to Crescent Bend Nature Park to educate the community about Texas Horned Lizards. Come and learn about Texas Horned Lizards, harvester ants, the history of the animals, and their importance. If this program is not already cool enough, there is also an opportunity for… Read More
On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see at least 30-50 different bird species with our expert guide. Travelling by both car and foot to access as many areas as possible, this tour is best suited for those of age 15+ as it can last up… Read More
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center in partnership with the City of Cedar Hill, provides four, one-week summer camp programs for young ladies between the ages of 12-15 who have interests in the outdoors, hiking, camping, birding, and environmental science and stewardship. Find more information on these one-week programs. Audubon Texas is a Texan by Nature Conservation… Read More
Every year, thousands of students participate in adventure-based stewardship curriculum at IDEA Camp RIO, located in deep South Texas. IDEA Public Schools has partnered with the East Foundation in a three-year study designed to measure the short–and long-term impact of students’ time at camp on their interests in natural resources and land stewardship, academic achievement… Read More
Pease Park is hosting monthly storytimes throughout the summer at the new Amphitheater in Kingsbury Commons. July's storytime will feature Lindsay Leslie reading her book, Dusk Explorers. BookPeople will join us to sell copies of the book. Pease Park Conservancy is a Texan by Nature Conservation Partner. Registration Required Metro Area: Austin
Did you know, Texas is home to two of the largest bat colonies in the world? And they’re both a short drive from New Braunfels! Learn more about bats in this area, tricks to locate them in your neighborhood and how this program led by Coco Brennan will teach you to go on a search… Read More
Join Headwaters at the Comal for an evening event to stare at the stars! Learn about the different constellations and how they've been used and studied through the years. Come create star charts and hunt for the big dipper, little dipper, and Orion! This program is aimed at students in the Kindergarten-3rd Grade range and… Read More
On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see at least 30-50 different bird species with our expert guide. Travelling by both car and foot to access as many areas as possible, this tour is best suited for those of age 15+ as it can last up… Read More
During this summer camp, 4th-6th graders will learn about the amazing water resources we have right here in New Braunfels and the Texas Hill Country. Young scientists will participate in lessons focusing on topics including: watersheds, groundwater, succession, geography, the water cycle, weathering, erosion, and deposition. Hands on activities will include: water testing, macroinvertebrate &… Read More