Upcoming classes and events

By Tara McKnight

Texas AgriLife Extension Service agent, horticulture, Wichita County

Texas

The area's seventh Texas Master Naturalist class is scheduled to kick off March 25 at 7 p.m. The class is co-sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas AgriLife Extension Service. It is modeled after the Texas Master Gardener program and allows participants to attend a series of training classes followed by some volunteer hours to achieve their certification. The classes will be taught by Midwestern State University science professors, Texas Parks and Wildlife staff and other conservation professionals. Enrollees will receive a broad cross section of instruction on local flora, fauna and their habitats. In addition to classroom hours, there will be four field trips including fish sampling and identification at Lake Wichita, searching for fossils in Jack County, a visit to the River Bend Nature Conservatory, and a trip to identify native grasses and wildflowers. Classes generally meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The final class is scheduled for May 8.

The new Texas Master Naturalists will be able to work with nature organizations on a variety of projects and help educate the community on natural resource conservation. The enrollment application deadline is March 14 and space is limited. For more class information and applications contact Mark Howell at 940-766-2383 or by e-mail at Mark.Howell@tpwd.state.tx.us . There is an $80 registration fee due with the application at the TPWD District Fisheries Office at 409 Chester Avenue in Wichita Falls. For those unable to stop by, there is an electronic application that can be received by calling the TPWD fisheries office at 940-766-2383. This is a great class and you will leave with tons of new information.

Your garden and landscape questions are always welcome. You may either contact me at our County Extension office, 940-716-8610, or by e-mail, tcmcknight@ag.tamu.edu. You are always encouraged to visit the Wichita County Master Gardner website at www.overthegardengate.org. Another great website to visit for very useful garden hints and answers is http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/. This article, along with every article, will also be featured on www.joetomwhite.com 24 hours a day under county agents.

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Date: 3/24/08

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