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2009 BTA Event Schedule


  • A variety of events take place each year related to the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI). Scientists are involved with projects using trained volunteers, including photographers, artists, teachers, and students. Many researchers take the results of their ATBI research far and wide to various scientific meetings and educational workshops. In the space below we try to keep you up-to-date on our latest schedule of events as we develop them.

  • The Big Thicket Association coordinates many volunteer projects, and educational programs. Of course the Preserve is the site for the very popular bioblitzes, but many other opportunities to serve for volunteers are ongoing, relatively more behind the scenes, but no less important.
    If you would like to become involved, and take advantage of this fascinating time of discovery, please contact our office at 936-274-5898.

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2009 Activities Quick View
(Last Update 8/10/09)

MONTH DAY(s) PLANNED ACTIVITY
January 3rd - 10th

25th - 27th 		Extended ServiceTrip by St. Michael's College - Planting Phlox

Southeast Texas Days
February   Special Events Not Planned
March 2nd - 6th George Wright Society Bi-Annual Conference
April   Special Events Not Planned
May   Special Events Not Planned
June 5th - 13th

13th 		Eastfield College Bio-Blitz/Workshop

Mushroom Walk
July 11th

26th

25th - 29th 		Ranger-lead Nature Walk #1 - Kirby Nature Trail

Ranger-lead Nature Walk #2 - Sundew Nature Trail

Macrolichens of the Big Thicket Presentation
August 1st

8th

8th 		Ranger-lead Nature Walk #3 - Kirby Nature Trail

Ranger-lead Nature Walk #4 - Sundew Nature Trail

"Insects for Lunch" - 9:30 to 11:30 am
September 19th Aquatic Habitat Seminar
October 3rd

9th

10th 		Freshwater Fishes Workshop

Thicket of Diversity (ToD) Executive Council Quarterly Meeting at FRS

BIG THICKET DAY! Big Thicket Association (BTA).
November TBA Mushroom Walk, lead by David Lewis
December 10th - 12th All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory Conference in Gatlinburg, TN
Sponsored by Discover Life in America


2009 Activities Detailed View

DATEACTIVITY DETAILS
Phlox Jan 3-10 RESTORING THE PHLOX

Where?: Big Thicket National Preserve and Roy E. Larson Sandylands
What?: Planting "Trailing Phlox", as part of the project to reintroduce this native species.
Thanks!: Big thanks for their continued suppport!
Canopy Jan 25-27 SOUTHEAST TEXAS DAYS

Where?: Austin, Texas
What?: Collaborative effort between rural counties in southeast Texas to network and advocate for topics of common interest.
Feather Mar 2-6 George Wright Conference

Where?: Portland, OR
What?: Panel Discussion: "All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) -- Bridging the Gap?
Poster Presentation #1: Documenting Diversity Before the Storm
Poster Presentation #2: Scientific Discovery in the Big Thicket National Preserve
Poster Presentation #3: Education Outreach- NSF Project Pathways
Rubis species June 5-13 EASTFIELD COLLEGE BIOBLITZ

Where?: Big Thicket NP Lance Rosier unit, Canyonlands, Field Research
More Info: BioBlitz field trips, workshops and seminars, exhibits
Contact Info: Questions? Call the Field Research Station at 936-274-1181
Musk Turtle July 11 RANGER-LEAD NATURE WALK ON KIRBY NATURE TRAIL - July

When?: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where?: Kirby Nature Trail
What is it?: Come explore the wonders of the Big Thicket!
More Info?: Bring a flashlight and insect repellant. Call 409-951-6701 for directions.
mushroom June 13 MUSHROOM WALK

When?: 10 am
Where?: At the Field Research Station (FRS) located in Saratoga, Texas
More Info: Link to Info Sheet  ->  Just bring your lunch and join in!
Posters July 25-29

LICHENS POSTER PRESENTATION

Title?: Macrolichens of the Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas
Where?: At the Botany and Mycology 2009 Conference in Snowbird, Utah
Presenters?: Lacey LeGrand and Robert Egan from the University of Nebraska, Omaha

Spider Lily July 26 RANGER-LEAD NATURE WALK ON SUNDEW NATURE TRAIL-July

When?: meet at 3:30 p.m.
Where?: Sundew Nature Trail
What is it?: Find out how plants were used in the past for food and medicine!
More Info?: Call 409-951-6701 for more information.
Purseweb Spider Aug 1 RANGER-LEAD NATURE WALK ON KIRBY NATURE TRAIL - August

When?: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where?: Kirby Nature Trail
What is it?: Come explore the wonders of the Big Thicket!
More Info?: Bring a flashlight and insect repellant. Call 409-951-6701 for directions.
Sundew Aug 8 RANGER-LEAD NATURE WALK ON SUNDEW NATURE TRAIL -August

When?: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Where?: Sundew Nature Trail
What is it?: Explore the world of insect-eating plants!
More Info?: Call 409-951-6701 for more information.
Meet to Organize Sept 19 AQUATIC HABITAT SEMINAR

When?: September 19 at 10:00 am
Where?: At the Field Research Station, Saratoga, TX -> See Map
What is it?: A full 45 minute seminar!
More Info?: Contact Dr. Hargrave at cwhargrave@shsu.edu or Linda Brindle at director@bigthicket.org
Yellow bullhead Oct 3 FRESHWATER FISHES WORKSHOP

When?: Time To Be Announced
Where?: At the Field Research Station, Saratoga, TX -> See Map
What is it?: Workshop to train citizen scientists to identify aquatic fishes for the ATBI
More Info?: Contact Dr. Hargrave at cwhargrave@shsu.edu or Linda Brindle at director@bigthicket.org
wildflower Oct 10 BIG THICKET DAY

Time?: From 9 am to 3 pm
Where?: At Big Thicket National Preserve Headquarters complex
What is it?: It is a celebration and commemoration of the Big Thicket Association's 45th Anniversary and the Big Thicket National Preserve's 35th Anniversary.
More Info?: This year's celebration will be held in conjunction with the dedication of the Preserve's new headquarters building and will be held at the Preserve's headquarters complex, just north of Kountze, Texas.
Questions/Contact Info?: Executive Director Email or call (936) 274-1181
Other Sources of Info?:
http://www.bigthicket.org/bta-news-1/big-thicket-day-saturday-october-10-2009
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http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=127302903208

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