Bexar Audubon Society

is a chapter of the National

Audubon Society. Its primary
goals are to promote species
Volume XXVI, No. 10 and habitat conservation and
March-April 2010 Bexar Tracks environmental education in the
community.

For the latest news and updates, see www.bexaraudubon.org and www.sa-naturecenter.org.
Inside this issue:
March and April with BAS: Gone to the Birds!
Tales from the Wood 2
Basura Bash!
The Basics of Bird ID Warbler Woods Bird Sanctuary
Solar Fest 3
Bexar Audubon Society Meeting Bexar Audubon Society Meeting
Mitchell Lake 4
Thursday, March 11, 2010 Thursday, April 8, 2010
Trinity University, Cowles Life Science Bldg., Room 149 (map on pg. 6) Community Events 5-7
Announcements at 6:45 PM, Program begins at 7 PM. Everyone Welcome! Texas Brigades 7
Walk Across Texas
From Wing Bars to Eye Rings: Plus Warbler Woods Field Trip
around the yard and the
The Basics of Bird ID Sunday, April 11, 2010
property.
Join Naturalist and Environmental Presented by Susan & Don Schaezler
Educator Craig Hensley for an evening The Schaezlers will give
of birding basics. Join us for a program on Warbler Woods by
a presentation on the
Whether you are a owners Don and Susan Schaezler. This sanc-
flora, fauna, geology, and
beginner or a more tuary is 124 acres of varied habitat near the
archaeology of this won-
seasoned birder, convergence of three ecological regions:
derful sanctuary. Bexar
you'll learn how to South Texas Plains, Blackland Prairie, and
Audubon will then have a
go about figuring Edwards Plateau located at the northwest
follow-up field trip to
out who's who White Crowned Sparrow corner of Guadalupe County (just north of
this great place on Sun-
among our feath- San Antonio heading towards New Braun-
day, April 11th with Don
ered friends. He'll cover the Seven Ba- fels).
leading the group to iden-
sics of Identification and then provide
tify the plants and view
insights and clues on sharpening your This place has quite a diverse plant com-
birds and other wildlife on
bird identification skills just in time for the munity (over 280 species) including woodland
the trails and with Susan
spring migration. He'll even challenge tree species, in-
you with a fun Bird I.D. quiz to test what teresting shrubs,
you've learned. and many wild-
flowers and
Craig Hensley is a long-time Naturalist
grasses attracting
and Environmental Educator. For nearly
a wide array of
30 years he has brought people and the
wildlife. The prop-
natural world together, whether leading
erty list includes
more than 50 birding trips to see the
approximately
Sandhill Cranes on the Platte River of
250 bird species,
central Nebraska or watching the fall
including 40 war-
hawk migration along the North Shore of
blers. Western
Lake Superior, to teaching innumerable
and eastern birds
classes on birds, butterflies, wildflowers
as well as birds
and many other natural history topics.
edging north or
Craig currently coordinates the day-to-
south visit. The
day work of a child abuse agency in Warbler Woods, Photo courtesy Susan Schaezler
list of butterflies
Kerrville. Craig is a native of Iowa and
and dragonflies is growing. The Schaezlers
claims that the best of him is repre- identifying birds around
have enhanced their habitat with ponds and
sented in his two children, Jennifer, a the feeders/water features
feeding stations. Near the house are water
doctor in Boston, and Noah, soon to be by the house.
features, bird feeders, and a butterfly garden.
a engineering graduate student at the Continued on page 3
Viewing blinds and benches are spread
University of Minnesota.
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Tales From the Wood Basura Bash

A Message from the BAS President, Tony Wood River & Creek Cleanup
Bexar Audubon is joining in the
I’ve been away from much of the responsibility for Bexar Audubon’s
Basura Bash River and Creek Cleanup
successes for a few years now. I’ve spent a significant part of the last 5
years in Iraq and Afghanistan. But now I’m home and before I knew what
So, what are you doing on Saturday
was happening Bexar Audubon asked me for more involvement. And I
morning, March 27, 2010? Why not join
am a real sucker for a good conservation movement with a practical and
volunteers city-wide who will be cleaning
pragmatic approach. You may be, too. If so, I’m asking you to support
up and removing litter from the creek
this active organization and to help us make it even more active, rele-
beds and trees around the various San
vant, and successful.
Antonio area waterways?
It used to be only the San
Harry Noyes and Anita Anderson have really kept the organization run- Antonio River, but over
ning over these last few years and with the support of local environ- the last few years we’ve
mental legends like Susan Hughes and Patty Pasztor they have assured added Salado, Leon, and
that the organization has maintained an active and visible role in the Alazan Creeks. Help out
community. Our board has diversified with just a little attrition and the where you live or join up
return of active members like Greg Pasztor and Bill Hurley. They have with Bexar Audubon for
provided new and important skills to the organization. And the most re- the cleanup of Salado
cent appointment of Mary Kennedy to the Bexar Audubon Education Creek between Walker
Chair promises new energy in our outreach efforts. Ranch and Hardberger (Voelker Ranch)
parks. It only lasts 3-4 hours, and even if
Over the coming months the board of Bexar Audubon hopes to bring you just want to come by and pitch in for
new programs to San Antonio and to reinvigorate some of the old ones. an hour or two, that’s OK, too. Meet at
For example, on February 25-26 our role in supporting the Farm & Range the Walker Ranch Park satellite parking
Forum will be rekindled. lot behind Sonic at West & Rhapsody.

All it takes is for a few of our less active members to become a little Register and/or get more information
more participatory, to share their ideas for how to make conservation and for Basura Bash at www.basurabash.org
nature awareness a bigger part of San Antonio’s quality of life, and to or 210.858.8520 and leave a message.
share that dream and the willingness to see it through with our board. I
envision a more robust set of future programs and with your support we
will see at least two field trips each year, a continuing SAEN lecture se- Brackenridge Park
ries, and increasing participation in community conservation events. We More Cleanup Opportunities!
just had our annual meeting at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center and the
birding walk afterwards was educational for all ages and all experience Spending Easter weekend in Bracken-
levels. ridge Park: A San Antonio Family Tradi-
tion! Camping, cook-outs and Easter
Watch the newsletter for more developments more programs, and your morning egg hunts have been enjoyed by
favorite cause. Whether you are a backyard birder, a desk jockey, or an generations. But the intensive use takes a
avid outdoor naturalist, we can use your help. And I can promise you that heavy toll on the park. Last year alone
your participation will be mutually beneficial and rewarding. more than 10 tons of trash were removed
from the park the Monday after Easter.
Volunteers coordinated by the Bracken-
Bexar Audubon Society Programs and Field Trips ridge Park Conservancy will spearhead
March 11, 2010 — Meeting at 6:45, Program at 7 PM: The Basics of recycling and garbage collection in
Bird ID, Trinity University, Cowles Life Science Bldg., Room 149 Brackenridge Park on Saturday/Sunday,
April 3 & 4. You can help! Join us Mon-
April 8, 2010 — Meeting at 6:45, Program at 7 PM, Warbler Woods day, April 5, at Brackenridge, 3700 N. St.
Sanctuary; Trinity University, Cowles Life Science Bldg., Room 149 Mary’s St., from 7:30—11 AM. Check in at
Joske Pavilion between 7:30—10 AM. Volun-
April 11, 2010 — Field Trip, 8 AM—Noon; Warbler Woods Field Trip – teers will receive clean-up supplies, includ-
Call Patty Pasztor at 210 837.0577 or email pasztor@ix.netcom.com to ing gloves, bags, and rakes. Refreshments
sign up and get details. See April 8th program information on front page available at 8 AM; the first 50 volunteers
for more information on Warbler Woods and visit their website at will receive a free "Protect Our Park, Pro-
www.WarblerWoods.org. This trip was cancelled last year due to rain, so tect Our River" t-shirt, while supplies last.
we have rescheduled it. This should be a great spring migration! Come on out and lend a hand!
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Solar Fest: The Festival That's Off the Grid!

Each year on the first Saturday in May, Solar San Antonio fuses education and entertain-
ment to provide the community with a first-hand glimpse at available solar technologies and
innovations. Solar Fest allows attendees to enjoy live music, solar demonstrations, food,
and fun under the live oaks of Maverick Park. We are seeking vendors in the following categories: Solar and Renew-
able Energy, Green Building, Sustainable Products, Hybrid & Electric Vehicles, Government & Non-Profit Programs,
Eco-Art, Children's Activities, Cultural Performers, and Food/Drink Vendors. Participate in Solar Fest as an exhibitor
and be part of the area's only 100% renewably powered event. The music stages, booths, and activities will all be har-
nessing energy generated through solar energy and soy-based bio-diesels.

Solar San Antonio is also working on developing a prototype parking lot solar recharge station for electric cars, train-
ing people to be solar installers, rebuilding its web site into a one-stop center for energy information, expanding its in-
formation outreach through social media, and assisting the solar industry in the development of financing plans and the
solar marketplace.

We believe that solar energy is on the verge of a major expansion in San Antonio, and that this growth will only be
realized with full participation from the community and strong leadership.

Where & When: Maverick Park (Broadway & 10th)

San Antonio, Saturday, May 1, 2010
Run on the Sun 5K: 8 AM; Festival: 9 AM—4 PM
Please contact Christine Chapa at 210.354.0236 or cchapa@solarsanantonio.org with any questions.

Birdwatching Tournament Young Birders Club

You’re invited to come join the biggest, longest, wildest Do you like to look at, listen to and learn about birds?
bird-watching tournament in the United States! That makes you a Birder. Are you between the ages of 9
and 14? That makes you a Young Birder. If you would
Who: Birders of all ages and abilities
like to improve your birding and leadership skills along
What: The 14th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic
with other people about your age who are also interested
When: Varying tournaments for all ages, abilities and
in birds = a Young Birders Club.
Texas coastal regions, April 24—May 2 (during spring
THEN JOIN THE CLUB!
migration!)
Friedrich Wilderness Park classroom
Why: To have fun outside with friends and family and to
March 13, 12—2 PM
support habitat conservation on the Texas coast. Winning
April 10, 8—10 AM
teams get to select which projects are funded. To date,
May 8, 8—10 AM
this event has donated $686,000 directly to on-the-ground
June 12, 8—10 AM
habitat conservation projects. Be the first team to register
Bring binoculars if you have them. See www.sanatural
and win a prize (registration book available online). Learn
areas for directions to park. Suggested donation: $2/
more at www.birdingclassic.org.
meeting. For more information call 210.564.6402.

Warbler Woods… (continued from page 1) experience. His professional special-

Warbler Woods is private property, but they welcome
guests (over 2,000 visitors a year!).
Guests must make arrangements
before visiting. Learn more about
the property at WarblerWoods.org.
About our April presenters:
Don Schaezler
Don is a professional engineer and
certified industrial hygienist. He has a
Ph.D. in environmental engineering
Cardinal
and nearly 40 years of professional
Photo: Susan Schaezler
ties include occupational and envi-
ronmental health assessments, in-
door air quality, and engineering of
solutions for water, waste, and air
pollution. He practices his profes-
sions at ETC Information Services, Yellow-breasted Chat
Photo: Susan Schaezler
LLC
Susan Schaezler
Susan is an information specialist who founded ETC In-
formation Services and Warbler Woods Bird Sanctuary.
Besides raising 4 sons, she is an avid bridge player and
nature lover.
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April 3, 9 AM—Noon Birding Tours

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
About Mitchell Lake MLAC programs held on Sat-
Just south of downtown San
Antonio, Mitchell Lake Audubon
Center is located on a 1200-
acre natural area. This unique
and beautiful bird haven con-
sists of the 600-acre Mitchell
Lake, 215 acres of wetlands
and ponds and 385 acres of
upland habitat. Audubon Texas
has partnered with the San
Antonio Water System (SAWS)
to showcase this wonderful
natural area and welcomes
nature enthusiasts, schoolchil-
dren and families.
Mitchell Lake
Audubon Center
10750 Pleasanton Rd.
San Antonio TX 78221
210.628.1639
urdays unless otherwise
noted. Limited space, RSVP
required for many programs.
Some programs have fees.
Inf o/R SV P: m lac @a u du
bon.org, 210.628.1639.
March & April
Compost: What is it? Where
does it come from? What do I
do with it? How do I get
more?
March 6, 9 AM—Noon
Bexar County Master Garden-
ers will be at MLAC to answer
your questions about garden-
ing "Black Gold".
Free Family Program:
Kids Birding 101
April 3, 9—11 AM
Great program for kids to
learn about bird identification
and habitat. Learn how to use
binoculars and take a hike to
see which winter residents we
can identify!
Every spring we work to
get MLAC Native Plant
Gardens ready for the
growing season. You can
help us with garden tasks
including pruning and
mulching. Learn about
these great native and
drought tolerant plants and
how to use your new skills
in your home landscape.
No experience necessary,
this project is funded
through Toyota’s Together
Green program
April 3, 1:30—3 PM
Words for Birds
Poetry Program
In celebration of National
Poetry Month, come join
San Antonio poets for
readings that focus on na-
ture. Free.
April 10
6th Annual MLAC
Birdathon Fundraiser
If you enjoy birding and
want to support MLAC,
Birding tours are $5 per
per son/non-m em bers ,
$3/members; no reserva-
tion necessary. Times
may vary due to season,
please call to confirm.
• 2nd Tuesdays, 8 AM
• 2nd Sundays, 8 AM
• 3rd Sundays, 8 AM
• 4th Saturdays, 8 AM
mitchelllakeaudubon.org
210.628.1639
this is a great way to learn
more about our unique ref-
uge. A fun way to support
MLAC!
April 17, 9—11:30 AM
The Wonderful World of Mon-
archs with
Monika Maeckle
Learn about
the lifecycle
and migration
of monarchs as well as what
you can do to create habitat
for them.

Mitchell Lake has had a long and fascinating history. From its important role in the establishment of the early Spanish
Missions to its current use as a premier birding and environmental education site, Mitchell Lake rates as one of Bexar
County’s most interesting places. In their book Mitchell Lake Wildlife Refuge: an Illustrated History, MLAC docents
Dwight Henderson and Ruth Lofgren document this fascinating story. Available at the MLAC Nature Store for $6.00.

SARA Creek Book

The San Antonio River Authority (SARA) recently devel-
oped a handbook for residents of the San Antonio River
Basin that promotes individual environmental stewardship
and appreciation of the San Antonio River and its tributar-
ies. Intended for rural landowners and urban residents
throughout the entire San Antonio River Basin, the book
focuses on how to modify everyday behaviors and prac-
tices to improve water quality, minimize waste and reduce
consumption of natural resources. SARA developed this
manual to raise aware-
ness of the commonly
underestimated effects
of non-point source pol-
lution on water quality
and the importance of healthy creeks in our ecosystem.
The Creek Book covers many important and interesting
tips, facts and topics:
• An introduction to the concept of inter-connected wa-
tersheds
• Typical characteristics of healthy and impaired creeks
(specific to our basin)
• Tips for preventing pollution
• Proper disposal of hazardous waste
• Methods and benefits of wastewater treatment
• Preventing soil erosion and protecting stream flow
• Native plants and wildlife found in our basin
• Recycling information
• Natural alternatives to potentially harmful commercial
products
The goal of this manual is to educate as many residents
of the basin as possible so that each person can contrib-
ute to protecting and preserving our shared creeks for
future generations. To receive your free copy of SARA’s
Creek Book, contact Kim Garcia at 210.302.3200.
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Community Events All listings are on Saturdays unless otherwise indicated
CIBOLO NATURE CENTER
CNC: 140 City Park Dr., Boerne. For more information visit www.cibolo.org/
calendar. Pre-registration for workshops, 830.249.4616 or nature@cibolo.org.
Except where noted, workshops/seminars on Saturdays, varying fees.
March
Basic Birding Workshop (3 Parts)
Saturdays: March 6, 13, 20, 8-11 AM
CNC Auditorium; fee. Avid birders
and Master Naturalists Tom & Patsy
Inglet share tools, tips, and tech-
niques for birding like a pro.
Where/when to find birds, clues that
identify them; information and field
practice needed to make the most of
your birding experience. Classroom
instruction and guided field practice.
Part 1: Optics, Size and Silhouette
March 6
Part 2: Bird Anatomy, Color Pat-
terns, Field Marks, Field Guides
March 13
Part 3: Behavior and Habitat
March 20
Rainwater Harvest Workshop
March 20, 9 AM—Noon
CNC auditorium and Kight installation
Get technological information and
practical advice. Learn about design
and materials from someone who has
done it himself!
Boerne Birders/CNC
March 27, 8—10 AM
Meet at the CNC pavilion for spring
bird census. See the migrant & resi-
dent birds of a natural area that in-
cludes woodland, prairie, marsh and
Cibolo Creek. Info: Jerry at 210.710.
3981 or Delmar at 830.230.5551.
Natural Landscape Design Class
March 27, 9 AM—1 PM
CNC Auditorium; fee. Judit Green,
TPWD urban biologist, will focus on
using native & adapted plants. De-
sign, installation, and maintenance
tips, plus ideas about plants to incor-
porate in your design. See some of
these plants in the ground with CNC's
native landscape. Go home with a list
of drought-tolerant plants attractive to
humans, butterflies and birds.
March-April 2010
April
Mostly Native Plant Sale
April 3, 9 AM—4 PM
Kendall County Fair Grounds; find
native and tried-and–true hill country
plants for your landscape and gar-
dens. Meet expert growers; learn
from presentations & demonstrations.
Attracting Birds Workshop
Part 2: Managing for Game Birds &
Song Birds
April 10, 9 AM—Noon
CNC auditorium and park; fee.
Rufus Stephens, Texas Parks and
Wildlife biologist, will begin with a talk
on how to manage different habitats
to provide food, cover and space
needed by Hill Country birds. Pro-
gram includes time outside examin-
ing native plants important to wildlife.
Spring Wildflower Walk
Friday, April 16, 9 AM—Noon
Location: Cavewater; meet at CNC
parking lot and carpool to site. Fee.
Cavewater is a spectacular property
that includes dry upland, shaded cliff
and cypress-lined creek, a perfect
place to see great diversity of spring
wildflowers. Led by renowned TX Na-
ture Conservancy botanist Bill Carr.
Rainwater Collection for the Garden
April 17, 9—Noon
CNC Auditorium; fee. Demonstration
on design, setup and use of a rain
barrel and its overflow. Rainfall
Catchment experts will be available
to answer your technical questions.
Birding by Ear Workshop/CNC
April 24, 7—10 AM
Fee; information at 830.230.5551 or
210.710.3981. Earlier than usual
start time! Bird teachers Tom & Patsy
Inglet play bird songs and explain
how to use them to locate and iden-
tify our Hill Country breeding birds.
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MEDINA RIVER NATURAL AREA
(MRNA)
15890 Highway 16 South
San Antonio TX 78264
MRNA located approx. 4½ miles
south of Loop 410 on SH 16 South
Reservations requested for all MRNA
events. Information or RSVP for any
event in the MRNA call 210.624.2575.
SECOND SATURDAY PROGRAMS
Solar Cooking for Spring
March 13, 9—11 AM
With Monika Salyer, Solar Cooking
International. Solar cooking is the
simplest, safest, most convenient
way to cook food without consuming
fuels or heating up the kitchen. Many
people choose to solar cook for these
reasons. For some in the world it is a
life saving skill to have safe drinking
water. Learn different methods and
types of solar cookers. Make a mini
solar cooker to take home.
Bugs, Bugs, and More Bugs
April 10, 9—11 AM
Bug Lady Holly Camero invites you to
look into the world of insects with
hissing cockroaches, ox bow beetles,
grubworms and butterflies. Kid
friendly butterfly craft activity in-
cluded.
Senior Serendipity
Walk with us in Nature
Guided Hikes with Staff
2nd Wednesdays, 9—11AM
www.sanaturalareas.org
Suggested donation for each
program is $3/person or $5/family
Second Saturday
Beginners’ Walks
Join San Antonio Audubon Soci-
ety on the second Saturday of the
month; start at 8 AM, meet at the
Judson Nature Trails next to the
Alamo Heights swimming pool, on
Viesca street. More information, call
210.342.2073. Newbies Welcome!
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For more information on listings below, visit www.sanaturalareas.org or www.bexaraudubon.org
Hardberger Park Events
Hardberger Park (formerly Voelcker
Ranch) is located at 12000 NW Military
Hwy. For information on Hardberger
Park events, 210.207.3284.
Pollinators:
Bees, Bats and Butterflies
March 6, 9—11 AM
Explore the various pollinators that
have a vital role in supplying so many
of the food and beverages we all en-
joy. Free. Presenter: Paul Cox, re-
nowned botanist and co-author of the
book, Texas Trees. Free.
Waters, Aquifers and Conservation
April 3, 9-11 AM
Learn about water conservation and
our aquifer. Enjoy a kid friendly activ-
ity. Presenters: Texas Rain Harvest
Catchment Systems. Free. Program
will be repeated; check sanaturalar-
eas.org or call 210.207.3284.
Sponsored by San Antonio Natural
Areas, sanaturalareas.org.
TogetherGreen
Community Gardening Day
Texas Monarch Monitoring Project Training
Friday/Saturday
April 9-10 & September 24-25
9 to 4 Friday; 9 to noon Saturday
Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium
Cost $30, pre-registration required; call
830.249.4616. Volunteers for Texas
Monarch Watch, Cibolo Nature Center,
and Texas Master Naturalists will present
spring and fall Monarch Monitoring Work-
shops in collaboration with Monarch Lar-
val Monitoring Project, Monarch Watch,
and Journey North. This workshop trains
teachers, youth leaders, citizen scien-
tists, and park naturalists from through-
out Texas to conduct monitoring activi-
ties at their own local sites. The training
will enable participants to knowledgeably
tag monarchs, monitor milkweed for
monarch life stages, and collaborate with
international monarch research.
March-April 2010 Bexar Tracks
SAN ANTONIO NATURAL AREAS
Second Saturday Programs
Co-sponsored by Bexar Audubon Society and City of San Antonio
www.sanaturalareas.org www.bexaraudubon.org
MARCH APRIL
Calling All Kids!!!! (ages 8-12 years) Meeting Snakes!
Eisenhower Park Friedrich Park — Note Location!
19399 NW Military Hwy Presented by South Texas Herpeto-
March 13, 9 AM—Noon logical Association
The PEAK, Promoting Environmental April 10, 10—11:30 AM
Awareness in Kids, program is the Enjoy a beautiful morning in one of
result of a partnership between the San Antonio’s Natural Areas while
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor learning about non-venomous and
Ethics and REI (Recreation Equipment venomous snakes. Presented by the
Incorporated). It is designed to edu- association and various scaly friends,
cate children about the outdoors and get up close and personal with sev-
responsible eral snakes and learn about the hab-
enjoyment of its and habitats of several of these
our shared interesting local reptiles.
public lands.
www.lnt.org 2010 Nature Discovery Series
With the guid- Tuesday, March 23, 6:30—7:30 PM
ance of Leave Molly Keck presents
No Trace Master educators, learn “Ants in Your Plants"
proper hiking skills. Learn to pack for a In the Friedrich Wilderness Park In-
day hike. Learn to enjoy and respect door Classroom. Limited space; call
wildlife and fellow visitors. Have fun!! 210.372.9124.
March and April BAS Programs at Trinity University
Room 149, Cowles Life Science Building
Chapman
Library Laurie
Cowles
Cowles is just uphill from Laurie Auditorium &
between Library and Chapman Graduate Center.
Park by Laurie or in lots or on streets to the west.
Handicapped parking across from Cowles. Enter
from Oakmont or Rosewood. Call Patty for addi-
tional directions, 210.824.1235. or see additional
map at bexaraudubon.org/map.jpg.
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Texas Brigades Seeking Youth & Adults an ambassador for conservation.

Wildlife Intensive Leadership Development See www.texasbrigades.org for applications

The Texas Brigades is a wild- animal anatomy and behavior, and camp dates. Adults are encouraged to sign
life-focused leadership develop- botany, nutrition, habitat man- up as "Covey Leaders"; stay for an hour, and
ment program for high school agement, population dynamics, you'll be impressed; stay for a day, and you'll be
youth (ages 13-17). There are etc., you learn valuable leader- amazed, stay overnight, and you'll become an
four different camps: Bobwhite ship skills, write news releases, indentured servant to the Brigades.
Brigade, Buckskin Brigade, practice public speaking, and
Feathered Forces, and Bass find out how to handle radio
Brigade. You will be introduced and television interviews. Walk Across Texas
to habitat management, hone Through these activities, you San Antonio Botanical Society
your communication skills, and will develop valuable life skills April 17, 9 AM—Noon
develop a land ethic. Top wild- that will help you regardless of San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston
life professionals and resource your goals.
managers serve as instructors Take a “walk across Texas” at the San Antonio
and mentors. If you are interested in biol- Botanical Garden, enjoying the beauty of spring
ogy, conservation, leadership, wildflowers right in the heart of San Antonio.
Camps are held on private or just appreciate the outdoors, Hike the loop trail system of the Texas Native
ranches and at environmental consider applying to one of Trail, which winds through an 11-acre native
camps in different areas of the these camps. Find a career, area of the Botanical Garden, where you will
state. In addition to learning meet new friends, and become experience the diverse ecosystems of the Hill
Country, East Texas Piney Woods and South
Bexar Audubon Society Contacts Texas Plains. Enter the world of early Texas by
President: Tony Wood—210.867.2363; tonywood@sbcglobal.net
visiting the historic cabins and living historians
Vice President: Anita Anderson—210.533.8726; ajandrsn@sbcglobal.net
Treasurer: Caryl Swann—210.653.2860; c.swann@att.net dressed in period clothing. Stroll around the one-
Secretary: Susan Hughes—210.532.2032; susan@wordwright.com acre lake, hear the sounds of the limestone
At-Large: Bill Hurley—210.823.1023, billhurley@satx.rr.com spring and take your picture amidst the spring
At-Large: Greg Pasztor—210.824.1235, gpasztor@ix.netcom.com flowers. Activities include birding activities and
Webmaster & At-Large: Harry Noyes—210.490.3124; harrynoyes@satx.rr.com storytelling, a Flying WILD activity station, and a
Programs/Outings: Patty Pasztor—210.824.1235; pasztor@ix.netcom.com
Education Chairperson: Mary Kennedy—mbkenned@sbcglobal.net
walk on “Plants for Attracting Birds.” Also, just in
Editor: Michele Wood—210.492.4684, editor@bexaraudubon.org time for spring planting, gardeners may pur-
chase plants made available by various plant
societies. Admission: $7 for adults, $4 for chil-
dren. For more information visit www.sabot.org
or call 210.829.5100.

Bird Enthusiast Alert!

Earth Share of Texas raises money for environmental and conservation or-
ganizations through workplace giving. If your employer participates in such
programs, please ask them to add Earth Share to your giving options. By des-
ignating the Audubon Foundation of Texas (AFT), Bexar Audubon Society can
benefit. BAS receives credit for our support and receives funding annually
form AFT. For more information, call, email or log on: 800.GREENTX,
ESTX@earthshare-texas.org, or www.earthshare-texas.org.
The Natural Resources Defense Council
(NRDC) and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have
launched WeLoveBirds.org, an interactive
online community for bird enthusiasts. WeLove-
Birds.org offers a free and open social network
of people who are passionate about birds; ac-
cess to information on birds and birding from a
leading ornithology lab; and an opportunity to
make a positive difference for birds and their
habitats.
WeLoveBirds.org will feature information on
more than 500 species of birds, bird news, notes
on scientific discoveries, and an open platform
for bird enthusiasts of all levels to contribute their
own stories, photos, birding observations, ques-
tions, and more.
- From the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Bexar Tracks Mar-Apr 2010

Bexar Tracks is the official newsletter of the Bexar

Audubon Society, a Chapter of the National Audu-
bon Society. The Chapter’s primary goals are to
promote species and habitat conservation and
environmental education in the community.
Your membership includes National Audubon and
Bexar Audubon and subscriptions to both Audubon
and Bexar Tracks.

www.bexaraudubon.org

For the latest information on environ-

mental events and happenings through-
out the San Antonio community and
surrounding areas, check out
www.bexaraudubon.org and
www.sa-naturecenter.org

Membership and Support for Your Environmental Voice in Our Community

Bexar Audubon welcomes new members to join Audubon through the chapter. This brings 100 percent of the first year’s dues
directly back to support local work. The same applies to gift memberships placed through the chapter. Your additional tax deducti-
ble donation is greatly appreciated. Bexar Audubon receives only a few thousand dollars each year from National Audubon Soci-
ety as dues share. The rest we must raise ourselves. Your help is needed, and your donations will be put to good use right here
in South Central Texas to provide environmental news and education to the community, including the newsletter, programs, San
Antonio Environmental Network Issues Forum, Second Saturday programs, and other activities you may or may not hear about.
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