Podcast: Bird whisperer talks about birding programs, rare species, and getting involved

Podcast: Bird whisperer talks about birding programs, rare species, and getting involved

In this week’s episode of “What’s Up, College Station?,” Recreation Supervisor Laurie Brown from the Gary Halter Nature Center talks about local birding events and programs, conservation efforts, rare bird species spotted in College Station, and ways to get involved. Continue reading Podcast: Bird whisperer talks about birding programs, rare species, and getting involved

Celebrate the monarchs’ spectacular spring migration Saturday at the Halter Nature Center

Celebrate the monarchs’ spectacular spring migration Saturday at the Halter Nature Center

In celebration of the return of monarch butterflies, the Parks and Recreation Department hosts its annual Monarch March event Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon at the Gary Halter Nature Center. The free, family-friendly, come-and-go event features educational booths, games, and handy tips for creating a waystation or butterfly garden at home. Continue reading Celebrate the monarchs’ spectacular spring migration Saturday at the Halter Nature Center

Video/Podcast: How the Bird City designation helps protect our fine feathered friends

Video/Podcast: How the Bird City designation helps protect our fine feathered friends

In this week’s episode of the “What’s Up, College Station?” podcast, Marketing Coordinator Grace Hallowell and Recreation Supervisor Laurie Brown discuss the recent Bird City Texas designation, the bird blinds at Lick Creek Park, the Lights Out program during peak migration times, and other programs and activities at the Lick Creek Nature Center. Continue reading Video/Podcast: How the Bird City designation helps protect our fine feathered friends

Decades of Dedication: College Station’s Path to earning the Bird City Texas designation

Decades of Dedication: College Station’s Path to earning the Bird City Texas designation

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Audubon Society have recognized College Station as a Bird City Texas to highlight the importance of bird conservation education, habitat protection, policy change and protection, and community involvement and engagement. Continue reading Decades of Dedication: College Station’s Path to earning the Bird City Texas designation

Celebrate the monarchs’ spectacular spring migration on Saturday at the Halter Nature Center

Celebrate the monarchs’ spectacular spring migration on Saturday at the Halter Nature Center

In celebration of the return of the monarch butterflies, the Parks and Recreation Department hosts its annual Monarch March event on Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon at the Gary Halter Nature Center. The free, family-friendly, come-and-go event features educational booths, games, and handy tips for creating a home waystation or butterfly garden. Continue reading Celebrate the monarchs’ spectacular spring migration on Saturday at the Halter Nature Center