Texas Master Naturalists - Brush y Canyons Chapter

07/14/2026

07/13/2026

🌿 Volunteer Opportunity – Help Restore the Medina River! 🌿

We’re looking for volunteers to help with a Riparian Restoration Project at Castroville Regional Park following the late June flooding.

📅 Friday, July 17
🕖 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Castroville Regional Park
816 Alsace Ave., Castroville, TX 78009

Volunteers will assist with post-flood cleanup, including removing debris, picking up trash, and re-staking erosion control wattles to help restore the Medina River corridor.

🥪 Snacks, water, and lunch will be provided.

If you’re able to lend a hand, please see the flyer below for additional details and RSVP information. Every volunteer makes a difference!

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

Where will the trail take you? Off to get a Texas Master Naturalist specialty license plate perhaps? $22 of every plate sold supports the Texas Master Naturalist Program!

Learn more about how to order at https://txmn.tamu.edu/blog/tmn-license-plate

07/10/2026

SAVE THE DATE! We're one short week away from July's ! Wizzie Brown, AgriLife Senior Extension Program Specialist, will present “True Bugs: A Look at the Order Hemiptera” on July 14 at 12:00pm CT!

To register or view past recordings, visit our website: https://txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdays

07/09/2026

Please note that the The Adopt-a-Loop: Frio River Cabins – HOTW 032 volunteer event has been cancelled for Tuesday, July 14th. Please check our calendar on our website at https://txmn.org/brushycanyons/ for more volunteer opportunities coming up!

Texas Master Naturalist Brush y Canyons Chapter

07/09/2026

Curious about what it means to be a Texas Master Naturalist? 🌿Check out this official video from our statewide program to see the incredible impact volunteers make across Texas! From restoring local ecosystems to conserving wildlife, Master Naturalists share a deep passion for nature and community education.

Want to get involved right here in our community? The Brushy Canyons Chapter is your local connection! We have dropped the link to our local website and training info in the first comment below! 👇

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07/07/2026

🌿 Advanced Training Opportunity: Quail & Grassland Habitat 🐦

Join us at 6:30 PM for a 1-hour Advanced Training Program featuring “Quail and Grassland Habitat” presented by Jacob Nelson, Coordinating Wildlife Biologist for Quail Forever.

06/23/2026

🌙🦋 **Moth Night at Garner State Park!** 🦋🌙

Ever wondered what flutters around after dark? Join us for a magical evening of **mothing** during **National Moth Week**!

📅 **Friday, July 25**
⏰ **7:00–10:00 PM**
📍 **Garner State Park Visitor Center**

✨ Learn how to attract moths and other nighttime insects.
📸 Photograph beautiful moths and help scientists by sharing your observations through **iNaturalist**.
🔍 Discover the amazing diversity of creatures that come alive after sunset!

**Bring:**
🪑 A chair
🔦 A flashlight
📷 A camera or your cell phone

📱 Before you come, download the **iNaturalist** app and create a free account. Don't worry if cell service is limited—we can upload photos later!

🎥 New to iNaturalist? Watch this short tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xENz1xRu0wI

Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or just curious about what’s buzzing around after dark, this is a fun event for all ages. Come see who visits the lights! 🌙✨

A quick video demonstrating how easy it is to make an observation w...

06/08/2026

💧 Advanced Training Opportunity! 💧
Join the Texas Master Naturalist webinar on June 9 at 12:00 PM CT featuring Adam Foster, Executive Director of the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts.
"Groundwater in Texas: Aquifers, Policy, and Management"
Learn about Texas aquifers, groundwater policy, and the management of one of our state's most important natural resources.
This webinar qualifies for Advanced Training hours.