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The public is invited to attend the Feb. 19 meeting of the San Saba Bird and Nature Club. This month’s presenter is Mark Mitchell, a Natural Resource Specialist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at Mason Mountain WMA in Mason County Texas. The title of his talk is “Management Techniques for Smaller Properties to Benefit Birds and Other Non-Game Wildlife”.
Jeff Forman will assist and bring some bluebird boxes. Forman is a TPWD wildlife technician who lives and works on the 5,300-acre Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Jeff is an expert on birds and will be available to help answer questions regarding bluebird boxes, their use and maintenance.
Mark Mitchell went to work for the TPWD in 1986 after graduating from Southwest Texas State University in 1986. His first location with TPWD was as a Regulatory Biologist in Gonzales and then Edna Texas with extra duties as a Non-game specialist working with Bald Eagles, piping plovers, peregrine falcons, colonial water birds, and whooping cranes. He transferred to Mason Mountain WMA in 1999 assuming the title of Site Manager in 2001. At Mason Mt WMA he has been involved with research concerning exotic ungulates, white tailed deer, Texas Horned Lizard, Texas spiny crevice lizards, collard peccary (javelina), and black tailed prairie dogs. He has also worked extensively with prescribed fire and other tools associated with habitat development and management.
Jeff Forman has worked with Texas Parks and Wildlife since 2005 with his only assignment on Mason Mountain WMA. His interest is anything with birds and plant identification and is responsible for bird banding activities (dove and Rio Grande turkey) and surveys on the WMA to include Black-capped Vireo, Northern Bobwhite Quail, and Eastern Bluebird.
San Saba Bird and Nature Club welcomes both biologists on Feb. 19, at 2pm to the San Saba Civic Center, 1190 S. Thomas Stewart Drive.
You are invited to join but need not be a member to attend SSBNC programs. All with an interest are welcome. For more information about San Saba Bird and Nature Club visit the website, www.sansababirdandnatureclub.org or call 325-372-7615.
We would like to invite everyone to our 2nd Annual Spring Field Day. The San Saba Soil and Water Conservation District, along with the Texas Agrilife Extension Service, is hosting the spring field day at the San Saba Civic Center on Thursday, April 11th. We are accenting RSVPs until April 1st.
A flyer has been posted in the paper and around town with additional event information. All landowners, new and old or anyone who would like to learn more about agriculture, are encouraged to spend the day with us. Various topics offered during the course of the day include cattle herd health, brush management, wild hog control, soil health, wildlife, prescribed burning, and much much more. Visit with vendors ranging from aerial flying services to rainwater harvesting.
The day will start at 8:30 a.m. and run through 3:30 p.m. CEU hours are offered and a catered meal will be served. If you want to be a good steward of the land and help conserve this precious commodity, then this is the place for you!!
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Carol Gibson at the USDA Office, 325-372-5638, or Candy Willis at the Texas Agrilife Extension Office, 325-372-5416.
The annual Kids Nature Kamp is May 29th – May 31st from 9:00 a.m. until noon! Registration fee is $10 per child. Registration deadline is May 3rd.
The annual Kids Nature Kamp is May 29th – May 31st from 9:00 a.m. until noon! Registration fee is $10 per child. Registration deadline is May 3rd.
The annual Kids Nature Kamp is May 29th – May 31st from 9:00 a.m. until noon! Registration fee is $10 per child. Registration deadline is May 3rd.
The San Saba Bird & Nature Club will travel to Enchanted Rock State Park for several hours of birding on Tuesday, October 15th. Entrance fee is $7. If you wish to carpool from San Saba, meet at the Arrowhead Bank parking lot by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday. If you are coming from points further south or another direction, meet the group at the park by 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars, a sack lunch, something to drink, and dress for the weather. If you have any questions about the field trip or the organization, email byrdjimma13@gmail.com.
See the Dancing Lights of Mill Pond Park! Set your radio to 88.7 FM and enjoy synced music to over 30 acres of seasonal magic.
Enjoy nightly through January 5th.
Admission is free.
Happy Holidays to all!
See the Dancing Lights of Mill Pond Park! Set your radio to 88.7 FM and enjoy synced music to over 30 acres of seasonal magic.
Enjoy nightly through January 5th.
Admission is free.
Happy Holidays to all!
Join us this year on Saturday, December 11th, for our annual Lighted Christmas Parade.
If you are interested in participating in the parade and/or need more information, please call the San Saba Co Chamber of Commerce at (325) 372-5141 or email them at executive.director@sansabachamber.com.
Let’s brighten up this year by showcasing our community!