Featured Speakers
September Zoom Meeting: “Westcave Preserve, an Outstanding Example of Environmental Protection by Local Communities and Non-Profit Organizations”
HLBWS members and guests are invited to hear the remarkable story of how dedicated individuals and organizations came together to preserve a gem of the Texas Hill Country.
June Meeting: “Inviting the Natural World Back to a Suburban Yard: Yes We Did!”
Learn from Texas Nature Trackers Biologist Craig Hensley about how he has nearly eliminated St. Augustine lawn from his property, why he did that, and the impact it has had.
May Meeting: “Texas Invasives: Identifying and Reporting Invasive Species in Texas”
Members and guests will learn about top invasive species in Texas, why we should all be concerned about them, and how to report data on them to support informed decision making.
April Meeting: “Planting for Birds”
Carol Clark will present some general principles that people can use to guide their choice of native plants for landscaping.
February Meeting: “Land Trends in Texas and the Importance of Conservation”
Hear about the latest trends in land use in Texas and the importance of conservation of natural resources.
January Meeting: “Plants of the Chihuahuan Desert”
Michael Eason will describe his quest to locate and document flora in the Chihuahuan Desert.
December Meeting: “Owls at Home: Hoo’s in Your Neighborhood?”
Learn about some common Texas owls and how citizen scientists can contribute to the knowledge base about these birds.
October Meeting: “45 in 45: Birds in Art”
The 45th annual “Birds in Art” exhibit at the Woodson Museum.
September Meeting: “Two Million Blossoms”
World-renowned scientist addresses crucial role of pollinators.