"There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot."
Aldo Leopold, from the foreword of A Sand County Almanac
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June 2010
Approved Activities Calendar
7:30am» Invasive Plant Eradication-Rancho Diana- Time:
- 7:30am - 10:00am
- Description:
- Master Naturalists and members of the Balcones Invaders Satellite invite you to join us in our continuing efforts to eradicate invasive plants at Rancho Diana in northwest San Antonio. We are continuing our eradication of Chinaberry, Chinese Photinia, Chinese Pistachio, Ligustrum, Pyracantha, Japanese Honeysuckle and Nandina on the property. To date, we have eradicated over 6,500 specimens.
Volunteers meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana If you are interested in joining us, contact Cheryl Hamilton at cryhm@hotmail.com or 210-342-9721. It is important to eemail or call by no later than 9:00 P.M. the night before if you will be joining us, as we enter Rancho Diana as a group.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer hours.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 10:00am
- Description:
- Master Naturalists and members of the Balcones Invaders Satellite invite you to join us in our continuing efforts to eradicate invasive plants at Rancho Diana in northwest San Antonio. We are continuing our eradication of Chinaberry, Chinese Photinia, Chinese Pistachio, Ligustrum, Pyracantha, Japanese Honeysuckle and Nandina on the property. To date, we have eradicated over 6,500 specimens.
Volunteers meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana If you are interested in joining us, contact Cheryl Hamilton at cryhm@hotmail.com or 210-342-9721. It is important to eemail or call by no later than 9:00 P.M. the night before if you will be joining us, as we enter Rancho Diana as a group.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer hours.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 11:30am
- Description:
- June’s work project is vegetation identification and percent cover surveys at Scenic Canyon. Not required, but 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:
- 3:13pm
- Description:
- Last Quarter Moon
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Every spring we work to get MLAC Native Plant Gardens ready for the growing season. You can help us with garden tasks and learn about these great native and drought tolerant plants and how to use your new skills in your home landscape. No experience necessary, this project is funded through Toyota's TogetherGreen program
Free, Space is limited, RSVP is required
For more information or to rsvp send an email to mlac@audubon.org.
- Time:
- 5:30pm - 11:30pm
- Description:
- Brandon's Revue. Benefit concert in memory of Brandon Gallagher Manning (1979-2001).
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting.
- 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 us in our continuing efforts to eradicate invasive plants at Rancho Diana in northwest San Antonio. We are continuing our eradication of Chinaberry, Chinese Photinia, Chinese Pistachio, Ligustrum, Pyracantha, Japanese Honeysuckle and Nandina on the property. To date, we have eradicated over 6,500 specimens.
Volunteers meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana If you are interested in joining us, contact Cheryl Hamilton at cryhm@hotmail.com or 210-342-9721. It is important to eemail or call by no later than 9:00 P.M. the night before if you will be joining us, as we enter Rancho Diana as a group.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer hours.
- Time:
- 5:15pm - 6:30pm
- Description:
- The chapter board will convene for its monthly meeting. As always, 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:
- The program for this month's meeting is Hill Country Geology and the Canyon Lake Gorge. Josie Gonzales (AAMN member, National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide, and Gorge Preservation Society Education Chairman) will discuss the Canyon Lake Gorge as it relates to area geology and hydrogeology. This program is approved for advanced training hours.
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.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 10:00am
- Description:
- Master Naturalists and members of the Balcones Invaders Satellite invite you to join us in our continuing efforts to eradicate invasive plants at Rancho Diana in northwest San Antonio. We are continuing our eradication of Chinaberry, Chinese Photinia, Chinese Pistachio, Ligustrum, Pyracantha, Japanese Honeysuckle and Nandina on the property. To date, we have eradicated over 6,500 specimens.
Volunteers meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana If you are interested in joining us, contact Cheryl Hamilton at cryhm@hotmail.com or 210-342-9721. It is important to eemail or call by no later than 9:00 P.M. the night before if you will be joining us, as we enter Rancho Diana as a group.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Become a Class of 2010 Flying Wild Teacher
Flying WILD makes it easy for teachers to educate their students about birds and their conservation. Hundreds of teachers in the San Antonio region will be trained in the Flying WILD curriculum that engages children in bird conservation and gets kids outdoors!
 Are you a classroom teacher or environmental educator? Do you work or volunteer for a locally based organization or group? Do you facilitate other Environment Education training programs?
Become a Flying WILD Teacher
Help reconnect city kids with nature and
build science and literacy skills through a focus on birds.
Date: June 9 and 10, 2010
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: Eisenhower Park Pavilion
OR
Date: July 7 and 8, 2010
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: Cibolo Nature Center Pavilion
To Register for either Workshop - Contact: Mary Kennedy
Email: mbkenned@sbcglobal.net
Formal and informal educators will be trained in bird education with the Flying WILD program. Flying WILD will provide interdisciplinary activities and environmental education for educators to help middle school students excel academically with a program that engages students in real inquiry, and meets national science standards.
Flying WILD materials provides interactive, interdisciplinary, standards-based activities to help students understand the importance of migratory birds and their conservation. ***Activities are grouped as teacher-led, student-led, or volunteer-led.
Teacher workshops: Teachers learn how to conduct WILD lessons, participate in hands-on activities from the activity guide which teaches basic biology, identification and ecology, and bird conservation service learning activities. ***Participants receive great ideas as well as the curriculum guide to take back to their school or organization.
Flying WILD is a program of the Council for Environmental Education. www.flyingwild.org
Approved for advanced training.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Master Naturalists are needed to assist with a wildscape demo garden. We will continue laying down a newspaper weed barrier and mulching the site.
Please give me a confirmation email if you plan on coming and I will provide you with a temporary gate code for that day, since the park will be closed to the public.
When you come to the park, you’ll need to enter through the volunteer metal gate just to the left of the main white limestone entrance of the park. You’ll need a gate code to use for the volunteer lock wrapped with black tape. When you enter, drive to the stop sign, make a left and follow that road all the way to the main headquarters where the demonstration garden is located.
Please bring the following if you have it and can bring it without difficulty (make sure your equipment is marked with your name):
Hand-held pruner or clippers
Hand-held spade (for digging up small weeds)
Metal Rake (to spread mulch)
Newspaper (to use as a weed barrier before placing mulch; I don’t use the inserts)
Wheelbarrow (I have one, but we could’ve used two--let me know if you plan on bringing one)
Recommended: Hat; Gloves; Long Pants; Close-toed shoes; Bandana (to cover mouth/nose to limit dust inhalation from mulch, if needed); Bug Spray;
Sunscreen; Plenty of Water/Drink; Snack/Lunch;
Camera/Binoculars (to capture the many butterflies, caterpillars, and other insects abounding in the garden).
Thank you all!!
Judit Green
Tx. Parks & Wildlife Dept.
Urban Wildlife Office
12861 Galm Rd.; San Antonio, Tx. 78254
(W) 210.688.6444; (Fax) 210.688.6446
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 11:30am
- Description:
- June’s work project is vegetation identification and percent cover surveys at Scenic Canyon. Not required, but 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:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Become a Class of 2010 Flying Wild Teacher
Flying WILD makes it easy for teachers to educate their students about birds and their conservation. Hundreds of teachers in the San Antonio region will be trained in the Flying WILD curriculum that engages children in bird conservation and gets kids outdoors!
 Are you a classroom teacher or environmental educator? Do you work or volunteer for a locally based organization or group? Do you facilitate other Environment Education training programs?
Become a Flying WILD Teacher
Help reconnect city kids with nature and
build science and literacy skills through a focus on birds.
Date: June 9 and 10, 2010
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: Eisenhower Park Pavilion
OR
Date: July 7 and 8, 2010
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: Cibolo Nature Center Pavilion
To Register for either Workshop - Contact: Mary Kennedy
Email: mbkenned@sbcglobal.net
Formal and informal educators will be trained in bird education with the Flying WILD program. Flying WILD will provide interdisciplinary activities and environmental education for educators to help middle school students excel academically with a program that engages students in real inquiry, and meets national science standards.
Flying WILD materials provides interactive, interdisciplinary, standards-based activities to help students understand the importance of migratory birds and their conservation. ***Activities are grouped as teacher-led, student-led, or volunteer-led.
Teacher workshops: Teachers learn how to conduct WILD lessons, participate in hands-on activities from the activity guide which teaches basic biology, identification and ecology, and bird conservation service learning activities. ***Participants receive great ideas as well as the curriculum guide to take back to their school or organization.
Flying WILD is a program of the Council for Environmental Education. www.flyingwild.org
Approved for advanced training.
- 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:
- 4:14am
- Description:
- New Moon
- Time:
- 6:15am - 6:45pm
- Description:
- Our Chapter has organized a bus trip to the Hummer House in Christoval, Texas on June 12th.
The Hummer House is situated along the South Concho River. The area has numerous native bird species as well as migrant birds during seasonal changes. The property is the summer home to Texas’s largest concentration of breeding Black-chinned Hummingbirds. The day’s program will include a bird banding presentation and a hummingbird talk in the air-conditioned observation room. There will be plenty of time for viewing the birds. We will end our visit with an hour hike around the property. Lunch will be provided on sight by DunBar East Restaurant.
The bus will leave from I-10 and 1604 UTSA Park and Ride at 6:15 AM. There will be a second pick up at I-10 and Hwy 46 Park and Ride in front of Chili’s in Boerne. We anticipate our return to the UTSA Park and Ride around 6:45 PM.
Each Master Naturalist may bring one paying guest.
Price per person is $50.00. Seating is limited.
Reservations will be taken on a first come first serve basis. To make a reservation, please email Arless Lenz at arlesann@yahoo.com with the names of passengers and the location for pickup. Your reservation acknowledgement and instructions for trip payment will follow by email. Total payment is due by check within 5 business days of the confirmed reservation.
Approved for three hours of advanced training credit.
- 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 - 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.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 11:00am
- Description:
- Snakes Alive! will be presented by te South Texas Herpetology Association. View up close
native non-venomous and venomous snakes. Kid friendly mobile activity included. Medina River Natural Area, 15890 Highway 16 South. 9 - 11 a.m. Donations suggested $2 per person, $4 per family. Call 210-624-2575.
Approved for volunteer services hours if assisting with the program.
- 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:
- Walk through Crown Ridge Canyon Natural Area with
native plant expert, Janis Merritt to experience the bounty of plant life in this natural area.
Located at 7222 Luskey Blvd. Call (210) 564-6400 for reservations and information. Walk-ins will be accepted on a limited basis. Suggested donation: $3 per individual/ $5 per family.
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 10:00am - 9:30pm
- Description:
- Kid's Club: Creek Critters! CNC Backporch.
Our theme this month is creek critters!
Donations gladly accepted.
Approved for volunJune 12, 2010
- Description:
- Flag Day
- Time:
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Summer Nature Camp at Medina River Natural Area for 2nd-5th graders. Assist Education Coordinator with
conducting nature outdoor activities with campers.
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting.
- Time:
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Description:
- *June 14 – 18 (M – F) Junior Naturalist Camp
(6 – 8 year old)
The Junior Naturalist Camp will be of particular interest to Master Naturalists but the Junior Gardener Camp covers many of the same activities. Volunteers are needed to assist the teachers and help with naturalist, hiking and gardening activities with the kids in the garden. Camps are from 9 – 4:30. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, 8:30 – 12:30 & 12:30 – 4:30. You may work all week or just a day or two.
Contact: Cindy Sims—cindy.sims@sanantonio.gov or
207-3261.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- FRIEDRICH PARK Wild! Weeks 2010 "Get to the Bottom of Things" for ages 7 – 12 years.
Want to get to the bottom of things about nature?
Come help us explore animal feet, roots, bedrock
and underground water. Make a rock collection.
Compare mammal, bird, insect and snail feet and
hunt for some insects. Confuse some termites. Paint rock art. Learn about the Edwards aquifer. Examine hearts. Make a plaster cast of an animal track. Investigate plant roots and sprout some seeds. Go on a virtual safari in the park. Take a photo hike and lots more! Cost: $75 per session.
Call 564-6400 to register. www.sanaturalareas.org.
Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 10:00am
- Description:
- Master Naturalists and members of the Balcones Invaders Satellite invite you to join us in our continuing efforts to eradicate invasive plants at Rancho Diana in northwest San Antonio. We are continuing our eradication of Chinaberry, Chinese Photinia, Chinese Pistachio, Ligustrum, Pyracantha, Japanese Honeysuckle and Nandina on the property. To date, we have eradicated over 6,500 specimens.
Volunteers meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana If you are interested in joining us, contact Cheryl Hamilton at cryhm@hotmail.com or 210-342-9721. It is important to eemail or call by no later than 9:00 P.M. the night before if you will be joining us, as we enter Rancho Diana as a group.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer hours.
- Time:
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Summer Nature Camp at Medina River Natural Area for 2nd-5th graders. Assist Education Coordinator with
conducting nature outdoor activities with campers.
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting.
- Time:
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Description:
- *June 14 – 18 (M – F) Junior Naturalist Camp
(6 – 8 year old)
The Junior Naturalist Camp will be of particular interest to Master Naturalists but the Junior Gardener Camp covers many of the same activities. Volunteers are needed to assist the teachers and help with naturalist, hiking and gardening activities with the kids in the garden. Camps are from 9 – 4:30. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, 8:30 – 12:30 & 12:30 – 4:30. You may work all week or just a day or two.
Contact: Cindy Sims—cindy.sims@sanantonio.gov or
207-3261.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- FRIEDRICH PARK Wild! Weeks 2010 "Get to the Bottom of Things" for ages 7 – 12 years.
Want to get to the bottom of things about nature?
Come help us explore animal feet, roots, bedrock
and underground water. Make a rock collection.
Compare mammal, bird, insect and snail feet and
hunt for some insects. Confuse some termites. Paint rock art. Learn about the Edwards aquifer. Examine hearts. Make a plaster cast of an animal track. Investigate plant roots and sprout some seeds. Go on a virtual safari in the park. Take a photo hike and lots more! Cost: $75 per session.
Call 564-6400 to register. www.sanaturalareas.org.
Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- Description:
- Mother Nature's Storytime, CNC Visitor Center.
Our theme this month is Hooked on Fish!
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 10:00am
- Description:
- Master Naturalists and members of the Balcones Invaders Satellite invite you to join us in our continuing efforts to eradicate invasive plants at Rancho Diana in northwest San Antonio. We are continuing our eradication of Chinaberry, Chinese Photinia, Chinese Pistachio, Ligustrum, Pyracantha, Japanese Honeysuckle and Nandina on the property. To date, we have eradicated over 6,500 specimens.
Volunteers meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana If you are interested in joining us, contact Cheryl Hamilton at cryhm@hotmail.com or 210-342-9721. It is important to eemail or call by no later than 9:00 P.M. the night before if you will be joining us, as we enter Rancho Diana as a group.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer hours.
- Time:
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Summer Nature Camp at Medina River Natural Area for 2nd-5th graders. Assist Education Coordinator with
conducting nature outdoor activities with campers.
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting.
- Time:
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Description:
- *June 14 – 18 (M – F) Junior Naturalist Camp
(6 – 8 year old)
The Junior Naturalist Camp will be of particular interest to Master Naturalists but the Junior Gardener Camp covers many of the same activities. Volunteers are needed to assist the teachers and help with naturalist, hiking and gardening activities with the kids in the garden. Camps are from 9 – 4:30. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, 8:30 – 12:30 & 12:30 – 4:30. You may work all week or just a day or two.
Contact: Cindy Sims—cindy.sims@sanantonio.gov or
207-3261.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- FRIEDRICH PARK Wild! Weeks 2010 "Get to the Bottom of Things" for ages 7 – 12 years.
Want to get to the bottom of things about nature?
Come help us explore animal feet, roots, bedrock
and underground water. Make a rock collection.
Compare mammal, bird, insect and snail feet and
hunt for some insects. Confuse some termites. Paint rock art. Learn about the Edwards aquifer. Examine hearts. Make a plaster cast of an animal track. Investigate plant roots and sprout some seeds. Go on a virtual safari in the park. Take a photo hike and lots more! Cost: $75 per session.
Call 564-6400 to register. www.sanaturalareas.org.
Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 11:30am
- Description:
- June’s work project is vegetation identification and percent cover surveys at Scenic Canyon. Not required, but 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:
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Summer Nature Camp at Medina River Natural Area for 2nd-5th graders. Assist Education Coordinator with
conducting nature outdoor activities with campers.
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting.
- Time:
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Description:
- *June 14 – 18 (M – F) Junior Naturalist Camp
(6 – 8 year old)
The Junior Naturalist Camp will be of particular interest to Master Naturalists but the Junior Gardener Camp covers many of the same activities. Volunteers are needed to assist the teachers and help with naturalist, hiking and gardening activities with the kids in the garden. Camps are from 9 – 4:30. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, 8:30 – 12:30 & 12:30 – 4:30. You may work all week or just a day or two.
Contact: Cindy Sims—cindy.sims@sanantonio.gov or
207-3261.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- FRIEDRICH PARK Wild! Weeks 2010 "Get to the Bottom of Things" for ages 7 – 12 years.
Want to get to the bottom of things about nature?
Come help us explore animal feet, roots, bedrock
and underground water. Make a rock collection.
Compare mammal, bird, insect and snail feet and
hunt for some insects. Confuse some termites. Paint rock art. Learn about the Edwards aquifer. Examine hearts. Make a plaster cast of an animal track. Investigate plant roots and sprout some seeds. Go on a virtual safari in the park. Take a photo hike and lots more! Cost: $75 per session.
Call 564-6400 to register. www.sanaturalareas.org.
Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- Summer Nature Camp at Medina River Natural Area for 2nd-5th graders. Assist Education Coordinator with
conducting nature outdoor activities with campers.
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting.
- Time:
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Description:
- *June 14 – 18 (M – F) Junior Naturalist Camp
(6 – 8 year old)
The Junior Naturalist Camp will be of particular interest to Master Naturalists but the Junior Gardener Camp covers many of the same activities. Volunteers are needed to assist the teachers and help with naturalist, hiking and gardening activities with the kids in the garden. Camps are from 9 – 4:30. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, 8:30 – 12:30 & 12:30 – 4:30. You may work all week or just a day or two.
Contact: Cindy Sims—cindy.sims@sanantonio.gov or
207-3261.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- FRIEDRICH PARK Wild! Weeks 2010 "Get to the Bottom of Things" for ages 7 – 12 years.
Want to get to the bottom of things about nature?
Come help us explore animal feet, roots, bedrock
and underground water. Make a rock collection.
Compare mammal, bird, insect and snail feet and
hunt for some insects. Confuse some termites. Paint rock art. Learn about the Edwards aquifer. Examine hearts. Make a plaster cast of an animal track. Investigate plant roots and sprout some seeds. Go on a virtual safari in the park. Take a photo hike and lots more! Cost: $75 per session.
Call 564-6400 to register. www.sanaturalareas.org.
Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 9:29pm
- Description:
- First Quarter Moon
- 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:
- 8:30pm - 10:30pm
- Description:
- Astronomy Night with the San Antonio Astronomical Association. An evening of star gazing and astronomy. Bring chairs and blankets!
Free but space is limited, RSVP is required. Call the center at (210)-628-1639.
Not approved for advanced training or volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 4:28am
- Description:
- Summer Solstice
- Time:
- 4:28am
- Description:
- Summer Solstice
- Time:
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- U Rock, Get Outdoors Camp at Medina River Natural Area. For 4th -7th graders. Assist Education Coordinator with outdoor camp activities for pre-teens.
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Description:
- June 21 – 25 (M - F) Junior Gardener Camp
The Junior Naturalist Camp will be of particular interest to Master Naturalists but the Junior Gardener Camp covers many of the same activities. Volunteers are needed to assist the teachers and help with naturalist, hiking and gardening activities with the kids in the garden. Camps are from 9 – 4:30. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, 8:30 – 12:30 & 12:30 – 4:30. You may work all week or just a day or two.
Contact: Cindy Sims—cindy.sims@sanantonio.gov or
207-3261.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- FRIEDRICH PARK Wild! Weeks 2010 "Get to the Bottom of Things" for ages 7 – 12 years.
Want to get to the bottom of things about nature?
Come help us explore animal feet, roots, bedrock
and underground water. Make a rock collection.
Compare mammal, bird, insect and snail feet and
hunt for some insects. Confuse some termites. Paint rock art. Learn about the Edwards aquifer. Examine hearts. Make a plaster cast of an animal track. Investigate plant roots and sprout some seeds. Go on a virtual safari in the park. Take a photo hike and lots more! Cost: $75 per session.
Call 564-6400 to register. www.sanaturalareas.org.
Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 10:00am
- Description:
- Master Naturalists and members of the Balcones Invaders Satellite invite you to join us in our continuing efforts to eradicate invasive plants at Rancho Diana in northwest San Antonio. We are continuing our eradication of Chinaberry, Chinese Photinia, Chinese Pistachio, Ligustrum, Pyracantha, Japanese Honeysuckle and Nandina on the property. To date, we have eradicated over 6,500 specimens.
Volunteers meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana If you are interested in joining us, contact Cheryl Hamilton at cryhm@hotmail.com or 210-342-9721. It is important to eemail or call by no later than 9:00 P.M. the night before if you will be joining us, as we enter Rancho Diana as a group.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer hours.
- Time:
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- U Rock, Get Outdoors Camp at Medina River Natural Area. For 4th -7th graders. Assist Education Coordinator with outdoor camp activities for pre-teens.
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Description:
- June 21 – 25 (M - F) Junior Gardener Camp
The Junior Naturalist Camp will be of particular interest to Master Naturalists but the Junior Gardener Camp covers many of the same activities. Volunteers are needed to assist the teachers and help with naturalist, hiking and gardening activities with the kids in the garden. Camps are from 9 – 4:30. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, 8:30 – 12:30 & 12:30 – 4:30. You may work all week or just a day or two.
Contact: Cindy Sims—cindy.sims@sanantonio.gov or
207-3261.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- FRIEDRICH PARK Wild! Weeks 2010 "Get to the Bottom of Things" for ages 7 – 12 years.
Want to get to the bottom of things about nature?
Come help us explore animal feet, roots, bedrock
and underground water. Make a rock collection.
Compare mammal, bird, insect and snail feet and
hunt for some insects. Confuse some termites. Paint rock art. Learn about the Edwards aquifer. Examine hearts. Make a plaster cast of an animal track. Investigate plant roots and sprout some seeds. Go on a virtual safari in the park. Take a photo hike and lots more! Cost: $75 per session.
Call 564-6400 to register. www.sanaturalareas.org.
Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 10:00am
- Description:
- Master Naturalists and members of the Balcones Invaders Satellite invite you to join us in our continuing efforts to eradicate invasive plants at Rancho Diana in northwest San Antonio. We are continuing our eradication of Chinaberry, Chinese Photinia, Chinese Pistachio, Ligustrum, Pyracantha, Japanese Honeysuckle and Nandina on the property. To date, we have eradicated over 6,500 specimens.
Volunteers meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana If you are interested in joining us, contact Cheryl Hamilton at cryhm@hotmail.com or 210-342-9721. It is important to eemail or call by no later than 9:00 P.M. the night before if you will be joining us, as we enter Rancho Diana as a group.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer hours.
- Time:
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- U Rock, Get Outdoors Camp at Medina River Natural Area. For 4th -7th graders. Assist Education Coordinator with outdoor camp activities for pre-teens.
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Description:
- June 21 – 25 (M - F) Junior Gardener Camp
The Junior Naturalist Camp will be of particular interest to Master Naturalists but the Junior Gardener Camp covers many of the same activities. Volunteers are needed to assist the teachers and help with naturalist, hiking and gardening activities with the kids in the garden. Camps are from 9 – 4:30. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, 8:30 – 12:30 & 12:30 – 4:30. You may work all week or just a day or two.
Contact: Cindy Sims—cindy.sims@sanantonio.gov or
207-3261.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- FRIEDRICH PARK Wild! Weeks 2010 "Get to the Bottom of Things" for ages 7 – 12 years.
Want to get to the bottom of things about nature?
Come help us explore animal feet, roots, bedrock
and underground water. Make a rock collection.
Compare mammal, bird, insect and snail feet and
hunt for some insects. Confuse some termites. Paint rock art. Learn about the Edwards aquifer. Examine hearts. Make a plaster cast of an animal track. Investigate plant roots and sprout some seeds. Go on a virtual safari in the park. Take a photo hike and lots more! Cost: $75 per session.
Call 564-6400 to register. www.sanaturalareas.org.
Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 11:30am
- Description:
- June’s work project is vegetation identification and percent cover surveys at Scenic Canyon. Not required, but 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:
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- U Rock, Get Outdoors Camp at Medina River Natural Area. For 4th -7th graders. Assist Education Coordinator with outdoor camp activities for pre-teens.
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Description:
- June 21 – 25 (M - F) Junior Gardener Camp
The Junior Naturalist Camp will be of particular interest to Master Naturalists but the Junior Gardener Camp covers many of the same activities. Volunteers are needed to assist the teachers and help with naturalist, hiking and gardening activities with the kids in the garden. Camps are from 9 – 4:30. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, 8:30 – 12:30 & 12:30 – 4:30. You may work all week or just a day or two.
Contact: Cindy Sims—cindy.sims@sanantonio.gov or
207-3261.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- FRIEDRICH PARK Wild! Weeks 2010 "Get to the Bottom of Things" for ages 7 – 12 years.
Want to get to the bottom of things about nature?
Come help us explore animal feet, roots, bedrock
and underground water. Make a rock collection.
Compare mammal, bird, insect and snail feet and
hunt for some insects. Confuse some termites. Paint rock art. Learn about the Edwards aquifer. Examine hearts. Make a plaster cast of an animal track. Investigate plant roots and sprout some seeds. Go on a virtual safari in the park. Take a photo hike and lots more! Cost: $75 per session.
Call 564-6400 to register. www.sanaturalareas.org.
Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- U Rock, Get Outdoors Camp at Medina River Natural Area. For 4th -7th graders. Assist Education Coordinator with outdoor camp activities for pre-teens.
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Description:
- June 21 – 25 (M - F) Junior Gardener Camp
The Junior Naturalist Camp will be of particular interest to Master Naturalists but the Junior Gardener Camp covers many of the same activities. Volunteers are needed to assist the teachers and help with naturalist, hiking and gardening activities with the kids in the garden. Camps are from 9 – 4:30. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, 8:30 – 12:30 & 12:30 – 4:30. You may work all week or just a day or two.
Contact: Cindy Sims—cindy.sims@sanantonio.gov or
207-3261.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Description:
- FRIEDRICH PARK Wild! Weeks 2010 "Get to the Bottom of Things" for ages 7 – 12 years.
Want to get to the bottom of things about nature?
Come help us explore animal feet, roots, bedrock
and underground water. Make a rock collection.
Compare mammal, bird, insect and snail feet and
hunt for some insects. Confuse some termites. Paint rock art. Learn about the Edwards aquifer. Examine hearts. Make a plaster cast of an animal track. Investigate plant roots and sprout some seeds. Go on a virtual safari in the park. Take a photo hike and lots more! Cost: $75 per session.
Call 564-6400 to register. www.sanaturalareas.org.
Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 4:30am
- Description:
- Full Moon
- 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:
- 8:00am - 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:
- 9:00am - 2:30pm
- Description:
- Playhouses and Forts Exhibit Opening – Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27 (10 am to 2 pm)
Two 3 hour shifts are needed: 9 – 12 & 11:30 – 2:30
4 - 6 people per shift.
Master Naturalist volunteers will man discovery stations on the forest, butterflies and other naturalist topics. Discovery stations are easily learned in just a few minutes and are fun and educational for both children & adults.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Time:
- 7:30pm - 10:00pm
- Description:
- SONGS & STORIE S Concert-CNC Stage
Bring a chair or blanket and picnic! Enjoy live music under the CNC oak trees. Featuring: Lost Mule Band.
CNC member $7.50, non-member $10, seniors (65+) $5, kids 12 and under free.
- Description:
- FRIEDRICH PARK Wild! Weeks 2010 "Get to the Bottom of Things" for ages 7 – 12 years.
Want to get to the bottom of things about nature?
Come help us explore animal feet, roots, bedrock
and underground water. Make a rock collection.
Compare mammal, bird, insect and snail feet and
hunt for some insects. Confuse some termites. Paint rock art. Learn about the Edwards aquifer. Examine hearts. Make a plaster cast of an animal track. Investigate plant roots and sprout some seeds. Go on a virtual safari in the park. Take a photo hike and lots more! Cost: $75 per session.
Call 564-6400 to register. www.sanaturalareas.org.
Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 10:00am
- Description:
- Master Naturalists and members of the Balcones Invaders Satellite invite you to join us in our continuing efforts to eradicate invasive plants at Rancho Diana in northwest San Antonio. We are continuing our eradication of Chinaberry, Chinese Photinia, Chinese Pistachio, Ligustrum, Pyracantha, Japanese Honeysuckle and Nandina on the property. To date, we have eradicated over 6,500 specimens.
Volunteers meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana If you are interested in joining us, contact Cheryl Hamilton at cryhm@hotmail.com or 210-342-9721. It is important to eemail or call by no later than 9:00 P.M. the night before if you will be joining us, as we enter Rancho Diana as a group.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer hours.
- Description:
- FRIEDRICH PARK Wild! Weeks 2010 "Get to the Bottom of Things" for ages 7 – 12 years.
Want to get to the bottom of things about nature?
Come help us explore animal feet, roots, bedrock
and underground water. Make a rock collection.
Compare mammal, bird, insect and snail feet and
hunt for some insects. Confuse some termites. Paint rock art. Learn about the Edwards aquifer. Examine hearts. Make a plaster cast of an animal track. Investigate plant roots and sprout some seeds. Go on a virtual safari in the park. Take a photo hike and lots more! Cost: $75 per session.
Call 564-6400 to register. www.sanaturalareas.org.
Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Time:
- 7:30am - 10:00am
- Description:
- Master Naturalists and members of the Balcones Invaders Satellite invite you to join us in our continuing efforts to eradicate invasive plants at Rancho Diana in northwest San Antonio. We are continuing our eradication of Chinaberry, Chinese Photinia, Chinese Pistachio, Ligustrum, Pyracantha, Japanese Honeysuckle and Nandina on the property. To date, we have eradicated over 6,500 specimens.
Volunteers meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana If you are interested in joining us, contact Cheryl Hamilton at cryhm@hotmail.com or 210-342-9721. It is important to eemail or call by no later than 9:00 P.M. the night before if you will be joining us, as we enter Rancho Diana as a group.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer hours.
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Description:
- Bill Lindemann will talk on Birds of the Texas Hill Country at the Friends of Friedrich Park Nature Discovery Series program in the Friedrich Wilderness Park classroom , 21395 Milsa Dr., San Antonio 78256-9610. Please call 210-3729124 to reserve a space. It is free for FOFP members but a small donation is requested from nonmembers.
This event is NOT approved for advanced training credit.
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