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PBS Show - Preserving Honey Creek, Helping Bats & Prairie Dog Ranch


Episode 7, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. The Nature Conservancy has works toconserve one of the most pristine streams in Texas, bat biologists climb deep into culverts to fight the deadly White-nose Syndrome and Master Naturalists save prairie dogs. A Hill Country Haven - 1:20 The Nature Conservancy in Texas has worked for decades with private landowners, Texas Parks and Wildlife and other partners to conserve one of the most pristine streams in Texas. This project safeguards water for people and wildlife and will provide outdoor recreational opportunities for generations to come. Battling for Bats - 6:46 Bat biologists climb deep into culverts to fight the deadly White-nose Syndrome. It’s a new spray away concept that they hope will save a rare Texas bat species. Fishing Small – The Art of Microfishing - 12:12 Most anglers go after the big fish, but a growing group of fish fanciers like to dive into local streams and springs to target the tiny. Welcome to the small, fascinating, underwater world of microfishing. Lone Star Land Steward: Zesch Family Ranch - 19:33 Hal and Amy Zesch have continued a family tradition on their Hill Country ranch. Spanning five generations, the Zesch Family Ranch has worked to balance the needs of cattle and wildlife. Their work supports a variety of grassland birds and they have even reintroduced prairie dogs on their land. Postcard From Texas: Black Gap - 24:20 A look at the big views and little critters around Black Gap Wildlife Management Area. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Hill Country Haven - 1:20 Battling for Bats - 6:46 Art of Microfishing - 12:12 Zesch Family Ranch - 19:33 Black Gap - 24:20 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/sN_6933jOYQ https://youtu.be/BH54JA5ldNM https://youtu.be/A61Z9KSJRpU https://youtu.be/kAJ4CPrA9GM Episode 7, Season 39, Program 3207. Air Dates: November 19-25, 2023 & May 19-25, 2024 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Trail Taming Troubadour, Melton Ranch & Park Arts


Episode 6, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Meet a mountain-biking musician who has been taming trails in San Angelo for decades. Paul Melton’s knowledge of quail habitats and his own land management practices have made him a leader in the quail conservation community. The beauty of a natural place draws some different crowds when arts are paired with parks. The Ballad of John Talley - 1:20 Meet a mechanic and mountain-biking musician who has been taming trails in San Angelo for decades and who considers the local state park a hidden treasure. Lone Star Land Steward: Melton Ranch - 12:25 Paul Melton’s knowledge of quail habitats and his own land management practices have made him a leader in the quail conservation community. Arts in the Parks - 14:53 The beauty of a natural place takes on fresh dimension and draws some different crowds when arts activities like sculpture, painting and photography, are paired with parks. Postcard From Texas: Bracken Cave - 23:59 Bracken Cave is home to the world’s largest Mexican free-tailed bat colony and consist of more than 15 million bats that fly out each night between March and October before migrating down south. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Ballad of John Talley - 1:20 Melton Ranch - 12:25 Arts in the Parks - 14:53 Bracken Cave - 23:59 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/Kj4eR2Ck4Qs https://youtu.be/Lg7AA4-Oo-Y https://youtu.be/mmyGEfGkPW4 Episode 6, Season 39, Program 3206 Air Dates: November 12-18, 2023 & May 12-18, 2024 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Horned Lizards, Cibolo Nature Center & Cooper Lake


Episode 5, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. The San Antonio Zoo raises Texas horned lizards in a bold effort to restore them to the landscape. The Cibolo Nature Center, once a neglected dump, is now a beautiful park preserving the Cibolo Creek watershed. Cooper Lake State Park in northeastern Texas offers shady campsites and cabins, a large lake, and plenty of fishing. Horned Lizard Homecoming - 1:20 The San Antonio Zoo breeds threatened Texas horned lizards with the hope of restoring them to landscapes that may once again support them. See some captive lizards take their first steps of freedom in this bold experiment. Lone Star Land Steward: Cibolo Nature Center - 10:53 Cibolo Nature Center offers miles of trails through an array of ecosystems while helping preserve the important Cibolo Creek watershed. Once a neglected dump it’s now an open park that gives folks a natural escape and a place to recharge. Nurture The Nueces - 13:52 Several species of colonial water birds are on the decline in Texas and now work is underway to help them. In Nueces Bay, biologists are working to save eroding bird nesting islands. Cooper Lake - 18:33 Since first opening in the 1990s, Cooper Lake State Park has become an outdoor recreation hotspot in Northeast Texas. Fishing, hiking, swimming and camping are just a few things to do in and around the 20,000-acre lake. Postcard From Texas: Frigid Falls - 24:09 Things are getting icy on this cold winter day at McKinney Falls State Park. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Horned Lizard Homecoming - 1:20 Cibolo Nature Center - 10:53 Nurture The Nueces - 13:52 Cooper Lake - 18:33 Frigid Falls - 24:09 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/pj3Q8KZ72_w https://youtu.be/pvxGZEem2a8 https://youtu.be/AAzCsfhKcyQ https://youtu.be/HaDHmxwDEoc https://youtu.be/Q3-XDZW-xu4 Episode 5, Season 39, Program 3205 Air Dates: November 5 - 11, 2023 & May 5 - 11, 2024 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Bear Release, Restoring Prairies & Plains Playas


Episode 4, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. An orphaned black bear cub is released at Devils River State Natural Area. Landowners restore native prairies in Fayette County. Learn how playa lakes provide water and wildlife habitat to the Southern Plains. Two Bears Go Home - 1:20 A mother black bear is killed in Del Rio, making an orphan of her cub, while a second bear is rescued from other perils. Both bears are rehabilitated at a wildlife rescue facility in New Mexico and returned to Texas in a much safer spot to roam—Devils River State Natural Area. Lone Star Land Steward: Kocurek Farm - 7:14 Once spanning millions of acres across Texas, native prairies now only make up a small portion of the state. Gary and Diana Kocurek have devoted hundreds of hours to restore live oak savannah and blackland prairie habitats on their small piece of property in Fayette County. And they hope the restoration movement spreads beyond their property line. Government Canyon State Natural Area - 10:11 Hit the trails at Government Canyon State Natural Area, with hiking, biking, and birding. And see what makes this 12,000-acre wild urban escape unique. Playas for the Plains - 14:13 Many playa lakes of the Southern Plains have been plowed under cropland, silted over, or diverted into irrigation pits. But the value of these shallow lakes for groundwater recharge and wildlife habitat has landowners and conservation groups working together to restore playa lakes for the Plains and the future of its economy and biodiversity. Postcard From Texas: On the Edwards Plateau - 24:08 Meditate on the details of the natural landscape of the Edwards Plateau. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Bear Release - 1:20 Kocurek Farm - 7:14 Government Canyon State Natural Area - 10:11 Playas for the Plains - 14:13 Edwards Plateau - 24:08 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/ZGsghZ1Jiek https://youtu.be/rsouCc7q5y0 https://youtu.be/KflNeXpaEXA https://youtu.be/K_hLe6Zvjh0 https://youtu.be/BtAFy357lwA Episode 4, Season 39, Program 3204 Air Dates: October 29 - November 4 & April 28 - May 4, 2024 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Dutch Oven Devotees, Prairie Rose Ranch & Birding Brushlands


Episode 3, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Members of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society whip up some tasty dishes at Cleburne State Park. By creating new wetlands and planting native grasses, Ronald Gard and his family have made Prairie Rose Ranch a haven for wildlife. A first-time hunter pursues quail around the state. Dutch Oven Devotees - 1:20 Members of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society whip up some tasty dishes at Cleburne State Park. Birding in the Brushlands - 7:36 Join a group of Harlingen high school students as they discover birding. These South Texas teens realize they have some amazing birds right in their own backyard. Prairie Rose Ranch - 12:11 For over thirty years Ronald Gard and his family have made Prairie Rose Ranch a haven for wildlife. They manage a complex network of wetlands, inviting migratory birds to raise their young as well as providing some excellent fishing. Restoring this oak savanna provides habitat for wildlife and great photo opportunities for shutterbugs like Ron. Stewarding the Future of Hunting - 15:41 An outdoor guide introduces Ashley Taylor, a first-time hunter, to the traditions of quail hunting in habitats around the state through the Stewards of the Wild program. Skill Builders: Safe Zone of Fire - 22:15 When hunting in a group, each hunter has a safe zone of fire. Find out how to determine where that safe zone is, and why it’s so important. Postcard From Texas: Frost Creek - 24:15 The leaves are falling around Frost Creek in East Texas. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Dutch Oven Devotees - 1:20 Birding in the Brushlands - 7:36 Prairie Rose Ranch - 12:11 Stewarding the Future of Hunting - 15:41 Skill Builders: Safe Zone of Fire - 22:15 Postcard From Texas: Frost Creek - 24:15 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/Va9o_ExQcRM https://youtu.be/08Ud1vvSolQ https://youtu.be/vWV8v6gWfdw https://youtu.be/5N0IEeaj_rs https://youtu.be/y1VWIQaM2bo https://youtu.be/zGSlwROt8ZQ Episode 3, Season 39, Program 3203 Air Dates: October 22-28, 2023 & April 21-27, 2024 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Bayou City, Shotgun Skills & Goose Island Wildlife


Episode 2, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Meet some of Houston’s most dedicated bayou conservationists, striving to keep a city and its watery wilderness in better balance. A hiker and woodworker preserves his favorite park places as wooden map mementos. Relax to some sights and sounds from Goose Island State Park. Bayou City - 1:20 Meet some of Houston’s most dedicated bayou conservationists, learn about issues the bayou ecosystem has faced over the past century, and see some hope for keeping an urban area and its watery wilderness in balance. The Art of Mapping - 16:36 Alex Ahrens loves to explore trails throughout Texas, but when he is not hiking, Alex enjoys woodworking. So he has found a way to combine his passions and bring his love of the outdoors into his woodshop—preserving the places he loves to hike as wooden map mementos. Skill Builder: Shotgun Skills - 20:05 Improve the accuracy of your shotgun shooting with three everyday exercises: The Flashlight Drill, The Three-Bullet Drill, and other mounting exercises. Postcard From Texas: Goose Island Wild Things - 24:16 A look at some of the flora and fauna that you can find on the trails and around the campsite at Goose Island State Park. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Bayou City - 1:20 The Art of Mapping - 16:36 Shotgun Skills - 20:05 Goose Island Wildlife - 24:16 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/fRQDmytp5Qs https://youtu.be/oEumqCksyTU https://youtu.be/D9VXbUTU0cs https://youtu.be/eih267gn5KM Episode 2, Season 39, Program 3202 Air Dates: October 15-21, 2023 & April 14-20, 2024 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Prairie Protectors, Operation Snap & Sabine River Paddling


Episode 1, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Landowners restore grasslands for wildlife in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Protected alligator snapping turtles are returned to their natural habitats, after the trafficked animals are saved from interstate poachers. Enjoy a meandering paddle down the Sabine Sandbar Paddling Trail in deep East Texas and find some peace and quiet. Lone Star Land Steward Leopold Conservation Award: Brown Ranch - 1:20 Mark and Cheryl Brown's land in Fayette County is overgrown. But that's the way they like it. Using the classic tools of land management, they have created a refuge for wildlife on the landscape. Sabine Sandbar Paddling Trail - 8:05 If you’re looking for an alternative to the mainstream, take a ride down the Sabine Sandbar Paddling Trail. Hidden deep in East Texas, this meandering trail is a great place to find some peace and quiet. Operation Snap - 11:07 Alligator snapping turtles, protected in Texas, are saved from out-of-state poachers. After being rehabilitated and prepared for scientific study, these trafficked turtles are returned to their natural habitats in Texas waters. Acres of Access for Hunters - 19:40 There are now over a million acres of public hunting lands in Texas. Take a look at one of the state’s newest wildlife management areas, where licensed hunters can access land for a dove hunting experience. Alan Fisher Retirement - 23:46 After 22 years producing award winning stories for the Texas Park and Wildlife TV show, Alan Fisher is retiring and we wish him and his family the very best. Thanks for everything Alan! Postcard From Texas: Mission Tejas Wilderness 24:35 Sights and sounds from around and above Mission Tejas State Park. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Prairie Protectors (Brown Ranch) - 1:20 Sabine Sandbar Paddling Trail - 8:05 Operation Snap - 11:07 Acres of Access for Hunters - 19:40 Alan Fisher Retirement - 23:46 Mission Tejas Wilderness - 24:35 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/iAHT3VgbHMA https://youtu.be/Opzb9jquddo https://youtu.be/lJIhfxH5xmA https://youtu.be/P_YZgLrJiNw https://youtu.be/CZqALsxQRBU Episode 1, Season 39, Program 3201 Air Dates: October 8-14, 2023 & April 7-13, 2024 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Weekend at Ray Roberts Lake State Park


Episode 26, Season 38 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. In this special episode, we visit Ray Roberts Lake State Park for the weekend, meeting a camping family, equestrian trail-riders, mountain bikers and anglers, all enjoying this North Texas park in their own way. Find out why all of these folks choose to spend their leisure time at this multi-faceted park north of Dallas and Fort Worth. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Weekend at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - 1:20 Passing Time at Ray Roberts Lake State Park - 23:48 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/EsPcPPB92MA https://youtu.be/mvD8voizE2Q Season 38, Episode 26, Program 3126 Air Dates: April 2-8, 2023 & October 1-7, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Painting For Parks, Hawk Watchers & East Texas Wilderness


Episode 25, Season 38 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Meet artists commissioned to capture the natural beauty of state parks for enjoyment on canvas and coffee tables everywhere. Spend time with a birder keeping an eagle eye on migrating hawks in the Rio Grande Valley. Jeff Gunnels is a dedicated Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist who supervises five Wildlife Management Areas ensuring many different species and their habitats are preserved for generations to come. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Painters Celebrate Parks - 2:28 Hawk Watcher - 17:38 East Texas Wilderness (Jeff Gunnels) - 20:59 Postcard From East Texas - 25:13 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/qE3wRoLb3m0 https://youtu.be/ZbHndAABuD0 https://youtu.be/uWTz22kjGZQ https://youtu.be/TsKiIqZMx1g Season 38, Episode 25, Program 3125 Air Dates: March 26 - April 1, 2023 & September 24-30, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Lights Out For Birds, Lake Mineral Wells & Parks on Exhibit


Episode 24, Season 38 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Follow volunteers monitoring bird injuries and mortalities in downtown Dallas and learn how keeping our lights out during migration can help our feathered friends. The mineral waters of Mineral Wells have long lured visitors, but lakeside recreation is the draw today. See how exhibit staff work to tell the stories of state parks through signs, maps and displays. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Lights Out for Birds - 1:20 Lake Mineral Wells - 11:16 Shot in The Dark - 15:30 Parks on Exhibit - 19:47 Along the Nueces River - 24:41 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/dUIWYkT8Wh8 https://youtu.be/qgvCcocyw_8 https://youtu.be/FROZGwXofA4 https://youtu.be/3TqlOlWoKok https://youtu.be/OhufSibuHsE Season 38, Episode 24, Program 3124 Air Dates: March 19-25, 2023 & September 17-23, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Flocking With Friends, Fishing Facilitator & Old Tunnel


Episode 23, Season 38 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. How many different birds can be seen in a day, a morning, or from just one spot? Follow some folks who decided to find out. See how a redesigned boat is giving anglers with disabilities easier access to the water and helping a boat captain reclaim his career. Once home to traveling trains, Old Tunnel State Park is now a seasonal home for millions of bats. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Flocking With Friends - 1:20 Fishing Facilitator (ICAN Boat) - 10:44 Old Tunnel State Park - 14:22 Prairie Dogs of Caprock Canyon - 17:56 John Herron, Park Interpreter - 20:43 Spring by the Bay - 24:00 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/U42CSWznE7k https://youtu.be/jWE0wgHm74Q https://youtu.be/LbiwVQGpeks https://youtu.be/jxO2Pc1oEkk https://youtu.be/WkMNg9TAw_w https://youtu.be/OeuU7jhoYNg Season 38, Episode 23, Program 3123 Air Dates: March 12-18, 2023 & September 10-16, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Student Archery, Yoga Hike, Fish & Oyster Advocate


Episode 22, Season 38 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. School sports teach teamwork, focus, and discipline, and archery in school is no different. Follow a team of student archers from San Antonio on their journey to compete in the state finals tournament. Stretch your idea of park activities with a yoga hike. Meet a biologist taking a leadership role in ensuring fish and oyster populations remain healthy for the future. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Student Archery - 1:20 Yoga Hike - 16:37 Perry Trial, Fish & Oyster Advocate - 19:50 Big Bend Mountains and Clouds - 24:55 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/JsgC_sxVGK8 https://youtu.be/u-LoFKS_vXY https://youtu.be/x6IRJZtCiRs https://youtu.be/ngR85u4c9Ko Season 38, Episode 22, Program 3122 Air Dates: March 5-11, 2023 & September 3-9, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Outdoor Friends, Goose Island & Aquatic Habitat Helper


Episode 21, Season 38 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. From the brush country of South Texas to the mountains of West Texas, meet two women whose outdoor interests are as different as the landscapes. Feel the Gulf breezes and listen to the lapping water at Goose Island State Park north of Corpus Christi. Meet a passionate protector of native fish and the rivers and streams where they live. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Outdoor Friends (A Natural Connection) - 1:20 Goose Island State Park - 13:05 Megan Bean, Aquatic Habitat Helper - 18:17 Flora and Fauna of Brazos Bend - 23:56 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/sFOyAB7d1d0 https://youtu.be/Th7BPSV3Re0 https://youtu.be/71pwbHhYhRk https://youtu.be/WP_A9FTxwvg Season 38, Episode 21, Program 3121 Air Dates: February 26 - March 4, 2023 & August 27 - September 2, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Park History, Fisheries Hall of Famer & Lake Casa Blanca


The State Parks Board was created in 1923, making 2023 the 100th year of Texas’ park system. Learn about the history of our treasured parklands, and some hopes and plans for the next century of state parks. Meet the latest inductee in the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. And watch the birds and rippling waves from the pier at Lake Casa Blanca International State Park. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 History of Texas State Parks - 1:20 Gary Klein, Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame - 16:20 Rachael Harryman, Administrative Assistant - 20:41 Lake Casa Blanca State Park - 24:17 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/Pyb0rpxfR_E https://youtu.be/Br6ISA_8Fi4 https://youtu.be/t6hiv2BYtYU https://youtu.be/0fBRyh8XHUA Season 38, Episode 20, Program 3120 Air Dates: February 19-25, 2023 & August 20-26, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Retired Tire Fort, Gator Guardians & Buescher State Park


Join a team of first-time fort builders as they get together to construct a unique, nature-inspired play structure from recycled tires. Meet a game warden father and his biology professor son who monitor alligators and their ecosystem at Brazos Bend State Park. See how Buescher State Park offers a shady escape for hikers, bikers, and others looking for a Central Texas getaway. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Retired Tire Fort (Snake Rattle & Roll) - 1:20 Gator Guardians - 11:33 Buescher State Park - 16:31 Park Rangers at a Distance - 19:36 Copper Breaks State Park - 24:10 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/rxf6aisV4cY https://youtu.be/H_TWWegyLFA https://youtu.be/yKl1bv2lu-U https://youtu.be/yKl1bv2lu-U https://youtu.be/PiIvpnQzi8U https://youtu.be/s50yFCOq1x0 Season 38, Episode 19, Program 3119 Air Dates: February 12-18, 2023 & August 13-19, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Walk Across Texas, South Llano River & Surfing Corpus Christi


Dave Roberts didn’t know much about Texas, so he decided to weave across it entirely on foot, camping at state parks along the way. Visit a Hill Country park that offers tubing and fishing on the South Llano, and hiking and biking in the hills around it. Grab your board and hang ten in Corpus Christi. We join some surfers to find out why they like to ride the waves in this coastal community. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 A Walk Across Texas - 1:20 South Llano River State Park - 13:44 Corpus Surfers (Texas Point Break) - 17:55 Ted Hollingsworth, Land Conservation - 20:20 Winter at Lake Mineral Wells - 24:27 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/NCMEGJQi_4I https://youtu.be/2Y4rAFncpy8 https://youtu.be/QKPScBFV1dk https://youtu.be/O9oXAb7QPbE https://youtu.be/gm4ILxDuCfY Season 38, Episode 18, Program 3118 Air Dates: February 5-11, 2023 & August 6-12, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Blue Sucker, Galveston Island & Green Turtle Rescuers


Travel the Colorado River with biologists searching for a rare native fish, the blue sucker. From the surf and dunes of the Gulf to the bay side’s quiet marsh and native prairie, Galveston Island State Park holds a lot to discover. As green sea turtles show up on Texas beaches in larger numbers than ever, a network of people step in to rescue stuck or stranded turtles. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 In Search of The Blue Sucker - 1:20 Galveston Island State Park - 9:07 Green Turtle Rescuers - 13:28 Cayley Birchfield, Leader in Diversity & Inclusion - 19:57 Galveston Island Beach to Bay - 24:38 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/eZM3wPVK2NU https://youtu.be/L97OdosHUGs https://youtu.be/q7ekubGbVaU https://youtu.be/lPDdMZYDKWU https://youtu.be/zyqr6oFrZvA Season 38, Episode 17, Program 3117 Air Dates: January 29 - February 4, 2023, July 30 - August 5, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Famous Park Trees, Caddo Lake & Collegiate Camper


Famous Trees of Texas State Parks From majestic oaks to towering cypress, our state parks contain many remarkable trees. Three of them have risen to such a level of historical importance that they have been included on the Texas A&M Forest Service’s Famous Trees of Texas Registry. Get to know a few of the state park system’s most famous trees and see what makes them special. Caddo Lake State Park Straddling the Texas-Louisiana border, swampy Caddo Lake in Northeast Texas has an unusual history and an enduring air of mystery. And Caddo Lake State Park is the ideal gateway to exploring the fascinating lake. From Campus to Camper While most park hosts are retired folks with lots of free time, Palo Duro Canyon’s youngest host keeps a very full schedule. By being a volunteer, Lindsay Stroup found a way to save money on housing while attending college. Postcard From Texas: Lakeside at Isle du Bois Time at the lake means different things to everyone. Enjoy a lakeside tent site, a good book, or some swimming in the water at the Isle du Bois unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Famous Trees of Texas State Parks - 1:20 Caddo Lake State Park - 14:00 From Campus to Camper - 18:33 Lakeside at Isle du Bois - 24:08 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/o5l9OX62D8M https://youtu.be/rrYD6wy3nhw https://youtu.be/xe3pVBnIgIs https://youtu.be/jldlNEuCB0k Season 38, Episode 16, Program 3116 Air Dates: January 22-28, 2023 & July 23-29, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Famous Park Trees, Caddo Lake & Collegiate Camper


From majestic oak to towering cypress, get to know a few of the state park system’s most famous trees and see what makes them special. Visit the state park gateway to Caddo Lake and explore its rich history and swampy mystery. See how Palo Duro Canyon’s youngest park host found a way to save money on housing while attending college. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Famous Trees of Texas State Parks - 1:20 Caddo Lake State Park - 14:00 From Campus to Camper - 18:33 Lakeside at Isle du Bois - 24:08 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/o5l9OX62D8M https://youtu.be/rrYD6wy3nhw https://youtu.be/xe3pVBnIgIs https://youtu.be/jldlNEuCB0k Season 38, Episode 16, Program 3116 Air Dates: January 22-28, 2023 & July 23-29, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Jetty Fishing, Shrimp Science & Trailer Camera


Grab a fishing pole and head to a coastal jetty. You’re sure to meet other anglers, and you never know what will be biting. Introduced diseases could pose a threat to native shrimp and an entire industry. See how anglers can help keep Texas shrimp stocks healthy. Meet a man who takes the scale of photography back a century or two, crafting a large camera from a trailer he tows to scenic parks. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Jetty Fishing - 1:20 Fishing Tips, Saltwater Tacklebox - 5:21 Shrimp Science - 7:28 Balmorhea Fun - 13:37 The Trailer Camera - 15:40 South Padre Island Waves - 24:31 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/nydcrYqlM-g https://youtu.be/rKb6DrfPLuc https://youtu.be/x2aWIRCSjaY https://youtu.be/C9gaAb1Zpxk https://youtu.be/_Kqqx_7CZSo https://youtu.be/pL9GiuzcPo4 Season 38, Episode 15, Program 3115 Air Dates: January 15-21, 2023 & July 16-22, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Saving Skimmers, Paddling Goliad & Counting Catches


Learn about efforts underway to save one of the most threatened coastal birds in Texas, the black skimmer. Goliad State Park & Historic Site is known for its connection to history. It also has a connection to the San Antonio River as part of the Goliad Paddling Trail. Fisheries biologists like to know what anglers are after, and one way they do that is called a creel survey. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Saving Black Skimmers - 1:20 Paddling Goliad - 11:40 Counting Catches (A Creel Survey) - 14:32 Will Hunt For Food - 17:17 Palo Pinto Mountains State Park - 24:03 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/RuOjfvOfIQc https://youtu.be/kE_ikUmWbSI https://youtu.be/XmwezZbtQww https://youtu.be/UMImz9AILB0 https://youtu.be/YasRy5YJNk8 Season 38, Episode 14, Program 3114 Air Dates: January 8-14, 2023 & July 9-15, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Crab Trap Cleanup, Bastrop Birds & Bobcats in the City


Find out how an annual cleanup of lost and abandoned crab traps in our coastal bays and waterways helps save crabs and other sea life. Meet some birders flocking to Bastrop as the city embraces their birds and nature tourism opportunities. And see what researchers are learning about how bobcats live and move within our urban spaces, with little conflict and almost without notice. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Crab Trap Cleanup - 1:20 Bringing Birds to Bastrop - 7:15 Studying Urban Bobcats - 11:07 Somerville Wildflowers - 24:41 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/Mb2am-BNeRs https://youtu.be/UoH3JiOGcfw https://youtu.be/0mbGhS9ZNhQ https://youtu.be/XnyVUc6wICs Season 38, Episode 13, Program 3113 Air Dates: January 1-7, 2023 & July 2-8, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Crane Science, Cleburne State Park & Butterfly Boosters


Follow along as biologists track endangered whooping cranes to learn how to better protect this species. Visit a park southwest of Fort Worth built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and explore the limestone bluffs and wooded hillsides surrounding its quiet lake. Some fragile flying insects bring beauty and business to Texas each year. Meet some folks who look out for our butterflies. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Whooping Crane Science - 1:20 Cleburne State Park - 10:34 Butterfly Boosters - 14:18 Along the Jetty - 24:13 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/oPjPmdVf36k https://youtu.be/ce1w6f46Iwc https://youtu.be/tQJtUbUNDTc https://youtu.be/X_q24KBQ-SI Season 38, Episode 12, Program 3112 Air Dates: December 25-31, 2022 & June 25 - July 1, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Motorcycling Across Texas, Fort Parker & Dove Hunting


Join two friends traversing Texas from east to west on motorcycles, and follow their adventure as they journey from the state’s lowest elevation to its highest. Visit Fort Parker, on the Navasota River, and enjoy a tranquil setting for camping, hiking, biking and fishing. Follow a family in the Rio Grande Valley enjoying a day in the field on a dove hunt. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Motorcycle Across Texas (Lone Star Way Up) - 1:20 Fort Parker State Park - 10:33 Dove Hunting in Los Palomas - 16:25 Laguna Madre Sunset - 23:48 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/HEZPVp26T1Y https://youtu.be/LqNSFq9jRtQ https://youtu.be/vh7vqfHVepI https://youtu.be/cS8v3D8zkD0 Season 38, Episode 11 (Program 3111) Air Dates: December 18-24, 2022 & June 18-24, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml

PBS Show - Parrot Patrol, Goose Island Pier & Mule Deer Science


Threatened by habitat loss and the pet trade, red-crowned parrots have found a home in South Texas. Follow along as researchers try to count flocks of birds and learn more about them. Spend some time on Goose Island State Park’s quarter-mile-long fishing pier and see what takes the bait. Learn how researchers are teaming up to take a look at mule deer populations in the Texas Panhandle. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Parrot Patrol - 1:20 Goose Island Pier - 9:53 Mule Deer Science - 13:26 Honey Creek Headwaters - 23:47 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/fPOsNB0kmgw https://youtu.be/L6nvHJqbKAE https://youtu.be/pU4-Hw-l_zY https://youtu.be/BJZJpUOnKss Season 38, Episode 10, Program 3110 Air Dates: December 11- 17, 2022 & June 11- 17, 2023 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml