TAS Certified Field Sites Near West Texas

TAS-CFS_web.pngMake the most of your Texas Aquatic Science curriculum by partnering with a local Informal Science site.  Field experiences make your learning come alive and give students an emotional event to which they can  connect their learning.  Research shows that this greatly enhances retention.

Each of these Informal Science providers have volunteered to facilitate Texas Aquatic Science activities. Feel free to contact them and schedule a visit!

Field SiteNear CityCertified StatusActivity NumberTitleSite Point of Contact
Davis Mountains State Park Fort Davis Certified 1.9
6.4
8.5
Water Quality
Measuring Populations
Assessing Stream Health with Invertebrate Sampling
Tara Humphries
Balmorhea State Park Fort Stockton Certified 1.9
6.4
8.5

10.5

Water Quality
Measuring Populations
Assessing Stream Health with Invertebrate Sampling
Field Trip to a Wetland

Tara Humphries
Barton Warnock Center - Big Bend Ranch State Park Terlingua Certified 1.9
3.3
6.4
Water Quality
Land Use in Our Watershed 
Measuring Populations
Amber Harrison

Interpretive Specialist
TecH2O El Paso Certified 1.9
3.3
Water Quality
Land Use in Our Watershed 
Jessica Bane Water Conservation Education Specialist 
Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park El Paso Certified 1.9
3.3
10.5
Water Quality
Land Use in Our Watershed 
Field Trip to a Wetland
Diana Moy

Interpretive Specialist
Texas Tech University-The Outdoor School Junction Certified 1.9
3.3
4.4
6.4
8.5

10.5

Water Quality
Land Use in Our Watershed 
Collecting for a Native Aquarium
Measuring Populations
Assessing Stream Health with Invertebrate Sampling
Field Trip to a Wetland

Koy Coffer
Natural Resource Educator
Devils River State Natural Area Del Rio Certified 1.9
3.3
4.4
6.4
8.5

10.5
13.5
Water Quality
Land Use in Our Watershed 
Collecting for a Native Aquarium
Measuring Populations
Assessing Stream Health with Invertebrate Sampling
Field Trip to a Wetland
Fish Sampling and Ecosystem Assessment
Nora Padilla  Park Ranger Interpreter