AUSTIN — “Go outside and play.” How many times did today’s parents hear that familiar phrase while growing up? Studies say kids today don’t hear it enough, and that it’s time for a change.
AUSTIN – The Conservation Committee of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today directed state agency staff to continue exploring options to acquire land for a new state park or natural area on the Devils River while strengthening a commitment to protect the river’s sensitive resources. The move in essence delays a final vote on the project until a future commission meeting and gives the agency more time to explore alternatives in response to recent stakeholder input.
SEGUIN – The 22nd Texas Paddling Trail will open on Wednesday, Nov. 10, along a two-mile stretch of the scenic Guadalupe River. City officials and representatives of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will gather at the concrete dock in Max Starcke Park for a 5:15 p.m. ceremony dedicating the new Seguin Paddling Trail.
AUSTIN–Something batty is going on in Dripping Springs, and just in time for Halloween.
AUSTIN – Things are looking up for the endangered whooping crane. The bird made news two years ago when a record number of crane deaths were reported during drought conditions on the Texas coast. But according to state and federal biologists, flock numbers have rebounded, and a new record high number of cranes should start arriving on the Texas coast later this month.
ATHENS — Internationally known artist Wyland will be painting a mural with the help of children at an environmental event called FOCUS (Forests, Ocean, Climate and Us) in Galveston on Oct. 23.
TYLER — Anyone interested in Lake Fork should plan to attend the public meeting on Thursday, October 28, 2010.
AUSTIN – Gardeners and others throughout Texas can help nurture the state’s diverse landscape this fall by participating in Texas Native Plant Week activities Oct. 18-24.
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission on Nov. 4 will consider a proposal to acquire a 17,638-acre property for a new state park on the Devils River in Val Verde County. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department leaders will hold public meetings about the proposal Oct. 20 in Del Rio and Oct. 26 in San Antonio.