WEEK 4: Feb 20 - 26
Mammalogy -- February 26, 2025
This Week's Topic
Mammalogy - Unit 16 in your textbook. Complete the optional quiz HERE
Our Expert on Stage
Dr. Bryon Clark
Read Bryon's BIO
Pre-work - Must be completed by class time
Look over Unit 16 in your textbook. Complete the optional quiz HERE
Racoons: Tricky Trash Pandas or Misunderstood Masterminds (6:45)
Bobcat City: Studying Bobcats in DFW (15:24)
Bats Take Flight (6:30)
Check out the mammals found in Collin County here
Please make sure you are up to date on logging your training classes and field trips. See VMS information for logging info on each class and field trip.
Optional Activities
Listen to the two-part interview with Dr. Merlin Tuttle (America's favorite bat expert) on the Oligies Podcast (note from Lisa: I highly recommend this! Fascinating and entertaining!)
Try learning some of these Animal Tracks and Signs
Bring to Class
Lighted loupe for specimen investigation
Reminders
Logging Hours
If you attended the Field Trip to Connemara, enter it in VMS.
Opportunity: Initial Training: Field Trip (A)
Date: February 22, 2025
Hours: 2.5
Description: Field Trip to Connemara Meadow Preserve
Volunteer and Training Opportunities
Advanced Training (AT) Opportunities
Saturday & Sunday, February 22 & 23: 1-3pm - FrogWatch Training Session at the Heard (2-day event), 4 hour AT, see event details on the calendar and sign up ($4 fee)
February 22: 10am-12pm - Opossum Rehabilitation Course in Grand Prairie, 2 hour AT, see event details on the calendar and sign up ($30 fee)
February 23: 1-3:30pm - Squirrel Rehabilitation Course in Dallas, 2.5 hour AT, see event details on the calendar and sign up ($30 fee)
See Chapter Calendar for other approved VHAT opportunities
**For those who missed signing up for Hagerman NWR, they are offering their tram tours on February 23, 2-3:30pm. See event details on the calendar and sign up
Other Mammalogy Resources
The Mammals of Texas: online edition
Bats of Texas - Ammerman, et al (2012)
DFW Urban Wildlife - website and Facebook page
Introducing Mammals to Young Naturalists (TPWD) - good for older naturalists, too.
Wildlife Rehabilitators in Texas (TPWD)
Fur-bearing Animal Regulations in Texas
Texas Backyard Wildlife - Videos from trail cameras on an Austin property
Bat Conservation and Management - website that includes survey tools
CLASS MEETING INFORMATION
Meet at the Science Resource Center at the Heard Museum
Week FOUR: February 26, 2025
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Class meets IN PERSON
WEEKLY CLASS UPDATE
WEEK FOUR CLASS UPDATE
We are coordinating with the Heard and our herps speaker to schedule a future date. Details TBD.
Week Four: Feb 20 - Feb 26
Pre-Work:
Get ready for next week's mammalogy class by completing the pre-work prior to class.
VMS:
Remember to log your class hours quickly.
Connemara:
Our first field trip is this Saturday. If your plans change, please update the SUG.
Make sure to use Bob's directions and arrive on time to start at 9:00am.
7800 Roberta Dr., Plano
The gate is located down an alley about 100' immediately to the left of the house.
Drive through the gate and park on the grass. I've attached some photos to help.
ZOOM:
Within the next few weeks, your pod Guides will set up a practice Zoom meeting. You will need to be able to:
Join the meeting
Mute your audio
Stop your video
Share your screen
For those of you who may need a refresher, here are some helpful videos: How to Join a Zoom Meeting (3:30), Basic In-Meeting Navigation (3:54), and Sharing Your Screen (3:41).
See you next week,
Nancy
Nancy Casillas, Training Director
Texas Master Naturalist, Blackland Prairie Chapter
nancyc@bptmn.org
214-725-2309