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Caprock Mesas and Desert Canyons
The CAMN Field Trip to Twistflower Ranch At the end of August, ten Master Naturalists from the Capital Area and Hill Country (Kerrville) Chapters fled the oppressive central Texas humidity and sought refuge and advanced training on the caprock mesas and in the desert canyons of Twistflower Ranch. The ranch covers nearly six thousand acres on the…
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The Bracken Bat Brigade
Before my first CAMN field trip, it hadn’t rained for weeks. The ground and grass had long gone dry and crackly. I didn’t even think to check the forecast before leaving the house. But Texas weather always punishes the complacent and unprepared. My carpool group arrived early at Bracken Cave. We wanted extra time to chat with…
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Meet the Webmasters of CAMN
Every week the members of CAMN volunteer their time in support of the great conservation and education work being done throughout the parks and natural areas of Travis County. The coordination of these efforts is no small feat! There is a team of CAMNers working behind the scenes every week to make sure that all…
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Taking the Pulse of the Colorado River
At 8:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month, naturalists, birders, citizen scientists and river-lovers meet at the Hornsby Bend CER. From there, the group caravans to the set-in and take-out points of a selected portion of the 60-mile stretch of the Colorado River between Austin and Bastrop. For thirteen years this group of regular, occasional…
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VMS Categories are Changing
The categories used by CAMN members for reporting hours in VMS are changing. See this document for details
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Check out Ed Crowell’s New Book: Barton Creek
Ed Crowell, award-winning journalist and formercity, state editor, and features editor for the Austin American-Statesman, writes on the long history of Barton Creek Greenbelt, the iconic Barton Spring Pool, and new mounting environmental pressures. Read more in News & Things: http://camn.org/news-things/ed-crowells-new-book-barton-creek/
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The CAMN Chapter Apparel Summer Sale is open for business!
Visit CAMN-TX.itemorder.com to purchase your choice of CAMN apparel! There are a variety of styles, sizes, and colors available, including some new cap styles, embroidered shirts, vests, hats, patches, and a soft-side cooler with the CAMN logo! Orders may be placed until 11:59 pm on Sunday, June 30th. A portion of each sale will be…
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The CAMN Chapter Apparel Shop is Open Again!
The CAMN Chapter Apparel shop is open again! There are a variety of styles, sizes, and colors available for purchase, including embroidered shirts, vests, caps, hats, patches, and even a soft-side cooler with the CAMN logo! Orders may be placed until 11:59 pm on March 30th, and 15% of net sales are contributed to CAMN…
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The CAMN Chapter Apparel shop is open for orders!
The CAMN Chapter Apparel shop is open for orders! There are a variety of styles, sizes, and colors available for purchase, including embroidered shirts, vests, caps, hats, patches, and even a soft-side cooler with the CAMN logo! Orders may be placed until 11:59 pm on November 30th, and a portion of the sales proceeds will…
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Meet our 2018 Training Class
Saturday, we welcomed our newest members to the Capital Area Chapter for class orientation. Such great smiles seen on the patio of the Laura Bush Community Library. We look forward to meeting you out in the field, and learning of all the great work you do!
