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PBS SHOW Black-Capped Comeback, Making Signs & a Fishing Warden, #2716


Program 2716. Air dates January 27- February 2, 2019 & July 28-August 3, 2019 Black-Capped Comeback, Making Signs & a Fishing Warden A Black-Capped Comeback Not very long ago, the black-capped vireo was considered on the verge of extinction. But thanks to changing attitudes and better conservation practices, this little bird’s population has soared back into healthy numbers and off the endangered species list. Signs of the Times At state parks, iconic brown and yellow signs have told you where to go for years.  And for decades they have all been made in the same shop at Bastrop State Park.  The process is not as hands-on as it once was, but the Bastrop sign shop is still humming. Parks & Wildlife People: Kathleen Stuman Helping those with disabilities catch their first fish is all in a day’s work for this Texas Game Warden. Back in Business The Dundee Fish Hatchery near Wichita Falls has been producing fish for stocking in lakes and reservoirs since 1927. Severe drought forced the hatchery to stop production on 2011. But with recent rains Dundee is back in business and the fish are flowing again. Biking Big Bend Ranch Carry extra water and pack some spare tubes. It’s worth the trouble to hit the trails of Texas’ mountain biking Mecca, Big Bend Ranch State Park. Postcard From Texas Riffles, rapids and waterfalls. Enjoy a fall morning on the Devils River.

PBS SHOW Wildlife Watchdogs, Lake Forkers, Good Guzzlers, #2715


Program 2715. Air dates January 20-26, 2019 & July 21-27, 2019 Wildlife Watchdogs, Lake Forkers & Good Guzzlers Watchdogs for Wildlife When there’s an oil spill along the coast or down a small county creek the fish and wildlife that live there are often hit the hardest. When it’s time to investigate meet the team of biologists who are called in to action. Fishing Hall of Fame: Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association Since 1999 the Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association has worked to protect and promote Lake Fork’s natural resources. By working with government agencies, community organizations and local school, the association has helped interested anglers improve the fishery as well as the community. Good Guzzlers Once upon a time, in a Wildlife Management Area far, far away, a group of dedicated conservationists put their skills to work, building special rainwater catchment systems, aka “guzzlers.” These magical guzzlers were designed to provide water for bighorn sheep, and any other animal looking for a drink in the desert.  Goliad State Park & Historic Site If you’ve been to Goliad State Park & Historic Site, you’re probably familiar with the rich cultural history of the site. What you might not have experienced are the outdoor activities at the park; like camping, nature hikes, biking, and paddling the nearby Goliad Paddling Trail. There’s a lot to do here no matter you primary interest. Postcard From Texas Take in a misty morning on the lake at Fort Parker State Park.

PBS SHOW Saving Sharks, Trail Family Ranch, Campus Camper, #2714


Program 2714. Air dates January 13-19, 2019 & July 14-20, 2019 Saving Sharks, Trail Family Ranch & Campus Camper Save Our Sharks Sharks are disappearing from the world's oceans at an alarming rate and biologists are worried. From shark finning to unregulated fishing these apex predators are in trouble. We take a look at what’s being done along the Texas coast to help save these wolves of the ocean. Lone Star Land Steward: Trail Ranch Recognizing that habitat degradation didn’t occur overnight, and neither does restoration, Justin and Tamara Trail have taken a step-by-step approach to managing their Shackelford County ranch. They have made strides in improving the land for wildlife, particularly bobwhite quail, turkey and deer through brush control, native plant restoration and other best management practices. From Campus to Camper While most park hosts are retired folks with lots of free time, Palo Duro Canyon’s youngest host has a very full schedule. By being a volunteer Lindsay Stroup found a way to save money on housing while attending college. Fishing for Habitat Texas Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries staff and the Still Waters Bass Club placed 150 Christmas trees into Stamford Reservoir near Abilene to enhance angling opportunities on the lake. Postcard from Texas Fall flowering plants host a lively party for a bounty of bees and butterflies.

PBS SHOW Oyster Shell Recycling, Bighorn Sheep, Looking for Bees, #2713


Program 2713. Air dates January 6-12, 2019 & July 7-13, 2019 Oyster Shell Recycling, Bighorn Sheep & Looking for Bees Back to the Bay A unique recycling program is underway, and it’s helping our bays. By returning old oyster shells up and down the coast, many Texas reefs are on the rebound. Lone Star Land Steward: Birdwell & Clark Ranch This ranch in Clay County has been involved in active cattle operations since the 1930s, but underwent major changes after Deborah Clark and Emry Birdwell took ownership 13 years ago. Using high intensity/low duration grazing, they are able to maximize beef production and improve quail and other wildlife habitat at the same time. The grazing management practices are closely tied to the wildlife resource management goals. Home Again Desert Bighorn Sheep used to roam freely in west Texas. By 1950 they had been wiped out by indiscriminate shooting and diseases spread by domestic sheep. During the 1960’s and 70’s TPWD began to restore the population of desert bighorns to west Texas. The program has been such a success and the population has grown to such numbers that in 2011 about 30 desert bighorns were released on public land at Big Bend Ranch State Park. For the first time since 1950 anyone willing to make a hike in the desert has the chance again of spotting one of these majestic animals in its natural environment. The Bee Searcher A North Texas researcher investigates the health of our most productive native pollinators, and how we might simply help them bee. Postcard From Texas Enjoy a popular East Texas Piney Woods getaway, from above the trees.

PBS SHOW Coastal Parkitecture, Bay Trawlers, Alum Creek Toads, #2712


Program 2712. Air dates December 30, 2018-January 5, 2019 & June 30-July 6, 2019 Coastal Parkitecture, Bay Trawlers & Alum Creek Toads The Gulf Coast DesignLab Goes to Galveston Coastal state parks need durable, versatile structures, and design students need projects.  See what the Gulf Coast DesignLab at the University of Texas at Austin is building in parks along the coast. Bay Trawlers Ride along on a trawl of Texas bays to collect data on the marine species that live there. You never know what the nets will pull up. Lone Star Land Steward: Alum Creek Wildlife Management Association The Alum Creek Wildlife Management Association’s original mandate was on the recovery of the federally endangered Houston toad in Bastrop County. After wildfire devastated the community, the organization broadened its focus slightly to help WMA members recover their homes, properties and toad habitat. Land management practices implemented on member properties in recent years have contributed to an increase in both quantity and quality of habitat for the Houston toad as well as other native wildlife species that occur in the Lost Pines area of Texas. Postcard From Texas Glide down the Navasota River at Fort Parker State Park.

PBS SHOW Fort Richardson, Urban Biology, Fishing School, #2711


Program 2711. Air dates December 23-29, 2018 & June 23-29, 2019 Fort Richardson, Urban Biology & Fishing School Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site History is the highlight at Fort Richardson, where buildings of this North Texas frontier fort continue to loom large. But even if today’s travelers aren’t settling the West, many still come to pitch tents and blaze trails. Parks & Wildlife People: Richard Heilbrun Richard Heilbrun reaches a wide and diverse audience as an urban biologist. School of Fish The whistle blows, and the championship battle is underway. We’re not talking about Texas high school football, it’s the finals for high school fishing. The hottest sport to hit the south these days isn’t on the field, it’s in the water. Check out a profile on high school fishing. Educating the Educators Children growing up in increasingly urban areas need to understand to role that wildlife plays in our world, but not all teachers know enough to teach it. ProjectWILD is empowering teachers with the lessons and activities they need to educate the next generation of wildlife stewards. Postcard From Texas Bees in bushes.

PBS SHOW Goliad Paddling, Protecting Deer, Conservation Art, #2710


Program 2710. Air dates December 16-22, 2018 & June 16-22, 2019 Goliad Paddling, Protecting Deer & Conservation Art Goliad Paddling Trail 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. Take a leisurely float down this meandering river. Parks & Wildlife People: Ryan Schoeneberg Protecting Texas’ deer population is Ryan Schoeneberg’s job and his passion. The Art of Conservation Through the vanishing art of lithography, a Fort Worth artist captures a conserved habitat and its wildlife in living color, while proceeds from his prints help save wild places, like pristine Powderhorn Ranch. Rebuilding the Forest Hurricanes have taken a heavy toll on several East Texas state parks. We’ll visit Martin Dies, Jr. and Village Creek State Parks to see how they are coming back from the loss of native trees. Postcard From Texas Early canyon dwellers left clues to their lives on the stone walls of Seminole Canyon.

PBS SHOW Kangaroo Rats, Outdoor Writer, Saving Bats, #2709


Program 2709. Air dates December 9-15, 2018 & June 9-15, 2019 Kangaroo Rats, an Outdoor Writer & Saving Bats Hop for the Future, Keeping the Texas Kangaroo Rat on the Map The range of a unique hopping rodent has dwindled to just a few areas near the Red River. Researchers are in a race to learn more about it before it disappears into the night. Parks & Wildlife People: Ronald Day, Jr. Not even a hurricane can stop Ron Day from keeping the Texas Parks & Wildlife phone and computer systems from working. Fishing Hall of Fame: Shannon Tompkins Meet Shannon Tompkins, outdoor writer, expert angler, and now a Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame member. Shannon is being honored for his long career covering the outdoor life in Texas, and for his passion for the environment. Watching for White Nose A deadly fungal disease killing millions of hibernating bats is spreading through North America, with Texas in its path. Learn what biologists and conservationists are doing to prevent the deadly White Nose Syndrome from affecting Texas bats. Postcard From Texas Start a Gulf of Mexico day the Galveston way, with a soothing sunrise scene from the seawall.

PBS SHOW Blue Suckers, Buffalo Soldiers, Lake Wichita, #2708


Program 2708. Air dates December 2-8, 2018 & June 2-8, 2019 Blue Suckers, Buffalo Soldiers & Lake Wichita In Search of the Blue Sucker Biologists on the Colorado River are searching for a rare fish. It’s called a Blue Sucker, and not much is known about this Texas native. We follow along as a research team searches rapids and riffles on the Colorado, hoping to find, and learn more about this elusive fish. Buffalo Soldiers: Making the Connections When an aspiring nature photographer joins a group of Buffalo Soldier re-enactors, he discovers history's ultimate outdoorsmen. Port O’Connor Paddling Trail If you love to paddle and you want to get away there is no better paddling trail than the one in Port O’Connor. From paddling the bays, to sliding through a saltwater marsh, this one of the best coastal paddling trails in the state. Parks & Wildlife People: Tom Lang Meet the courageous visionary and driving force behind the Lake Wichita Revitalization Project. Postcard From Texas Winter winds blow and fall leaves fall as the seasons change.

PBS SHOW Reading Green, Oyster Industry, Quality Water, #2707


Program 2707. Air dates November 25-December 1, 2018 & May 26-June 1, 2019 Reading Green, Oyster Industry & Quality Water Growing Green Building materials, natural lighting, and solar panels make Austin’s new central library a very green building.  But the library’s greenest feature may be up on top.  The rooftop garden, landscaped with native plants, is a rest stop for library patrons and urban pollinators alike. The Grind Over the past decade, Texas oysters have endured everything from hurricanes to floods to drought. And that’s got Oystermen feeling the pinch of less profits. Now work is underway to help strengthen Texas bays and the oyster industry. Lone Star Land Steward: Couch Mountain Nelson Roach embodies the tenets of land stewardship through his holistic approach to managing this Camp County property near Daingerfield. Through creek-side improvements, Roach is improving instream flows and the quality of water flowing from his property into Lake O’ The Pines Reservoir. He has worked tirelessly to establish quality habitat for wildlife, particularly toward reintroduction of Eastern wild turkey. Trailriding Tyler Grab your bike and enjoy some of the best mountain biking East Texas has to offer. We hit the hills and tackle the miles of single track trails at Tyler State Park. Old Tunnel State Park Abandoned by train traffic long ago, a century-old tunnel near Fredericksburg has become a seasonal home for millions of bats. Now this small state park provides a grand wildlife viewing opportunity on summer evenings. Postcard From Texas Enjoy an early morning on the Chihuahuan desert grasslands.

PBS SHOW - Turkey Work, Turkey Calls, Turkey Talk, #2706


Program 2706. Air dates November 18-24, 2018 & May 19-25, 2019 Turkey Work, Turkey Calls & Turkey Talk Turkey Work On a ranch in South Texas, biologists are tapping the latest technology, and fitting turkey with tiny backpacks, to learn where the turkey lurk. With this data, scientists are gaining a better understanding of the habitat needs and preferences of Rio Grande turkey populations. See how these findings may benefit turkey and all who enjoy them. Turkey Calls Calling turkeys is an art. Here’s some tips on painting just the right sound. Playing the Turkey Game Hunting turkey in Texas can be like a game of chess; it’s all about making the right moves. Follow along as a group of hunters gets out-smarted by these elusive gobblers again and again. Talking Turkeys Meet the wild Texas turkey as it gobbles, struts and tantalizes turkey fans. Learn where turkeys live in Texas and how to "talk" turkey. Gobblers Go East Decades of restocking the Eastern Wild Turkey has proven successful for some East Texas counties, but many areas still aren’t seeing birds. A new research study will focus on some recently transplanted birds outfitted with GPS transmitters to find out what turkeys think is a good home. Postcard From Texas If you haven’t seen enough turkeys by now, here’s some more.

PBS SHOW - Spicewood Ranch, ADA Hunt Help, East Texas Woods, #2704


Program 2704. Air dates November 4-10, 2018 & May 5-11, 2019 Spicewood Ranch, ADA Hunt Help & East Texas Woods Lone Star Land Steward: Spicewood Ranch By acquiring land, resting it from grazing, and reducing deer numbers, the Harte family began to restore their Hill Country ranch. Through years of prescribed burns, native plant seeding efforts, and patience, their Spicewood Ranch is now a living library of plant diversity. A Place for All Most hunting blinds are not designed for people with disabilities. Inks Lake State Park northwest of Austin has tackled that problem by building special hunting blinds that are accessible for people with physical limitations. The Climate Detective What can old Texas trees teach us about our climate? One researcher is finding out. Follow him as he taps the secrets of the trees and learns the warnings they may hold for water planners. Lizards on the Move For generations, Texans grew up seeing Texas Horned Lizards throughout much of the state. Today the threatened lizards are common only in certain spots, but research at the Muse Wildlife Management Area is investigating how lizards fare and where they go when they are relocated to restored habitat. Postcard From Texas Enjoy a few moments of natural sights and sounds in the East Texas woods.

PBS SHOW - Huntsville State Park, Laqborcitis Creek, Galveston Island, #2703


Program 2703. Air dates October 28-November 3, 2018 & April 28-May 4, 2019 Huntsville State Park, Laborcitas Creek & Galveston Island Huntsville State Park Huntsville State Park opens a door to 2000 acres of outdoor adventure. You can camp, mountain bike, and of course fish the day away on Lake Raven. Your East Texas Pineywoods adventure awaits. Lone Star Land Steward: Laborcitas Creek Ranch In 1990, current owners Berdon and Rolanette Lawrence began their loving relationship with this landscape, named the Laborcitas Creek Ranch. The ranch includes 16,000 acres of mostly classic brush country but also 40 acres of valuable wetlands. Bucking the trends of fragmentation and non-native invasive grasses, the Laborcitas Creek Ranch is adding acreage and diligently restoring native habitat to benefit diverse wildlife, from game animals to waterfowl and more. Mobile Storytellers The ancient art of storytelling gets a new twist when a group of students attempt to tell the story of Garner State Park using nothing but their phones. Copperhead Country A slithery copperhead sliding around your backyard is just about the last thing you would want to run into. Well imagine hundreds of them coming out, as you have a copperhead honey hole of sorts. That’s exactly what’s happening to one Texas landowner. He used to eliminate them, now he saves the snakes for science. Postcard From Texas Take it slow on the beach at Galveston Island.

PBS SHOW - Hunters Welcome, Goldthwaite Goldrush, Some Deer, #2702


Program 2702. Air dates October 21-27, 2018 & April 21-27, 2019 Hunters Welcome, Goldthwaite Goldmine & Some Deer Hunters Welcome, Goldrush in Goldthwaite Hunting is not only a tradition in small towns across Texas, it’s also an important part of the local economy. The people of Goldthwaite, Texas look forward to deer season as quality time with friends and family, and as a time when hunters spend vital dollars in the town’s stores, gas stations and restaurants. Travel to Goldthwaite for the opening weekend of deer season to see how this quiet community comes alive when the hunters arrive. Outtakes With four camera crews documenting the opening weekend of deer season in Goldthwaite, there’s plenty of bumbles, bruises, and bloopers that didn’t quite make the first cut. Postcard From Texas There are a lot of deer in Mills County, Texas. Here’s a few.

PBS SHOW - San Antonio Float, Green Jays, Fanthorp Inn, #2701


Program 2701, Air dates October 14-20, 2018 & April 14-20, 2019 San Antonio Float, Green Jays & Fanthorp Inn Mission Reach Paddling Trail When you think of a river adventure in San Antonio, the famous Riverwalk comes to mind. But there is a paddling trail of a different sort that’s worth checking out. A Green Jay Survey As the Rio Grande Valley becomes more urbanized, habitat for wildlife is dwindling. To find out how Green Jays are adapting to the changing environment, biologists are trapping, tagging and tracking these colorful birds. Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site Near the spot where Texas declared independence from Mexico, and back when getting places was bumpier and sleeping was lumpier, a stagecoach stop on an old Spanish road evolved into a popular place for weary travelers to rest. Today it is known as Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site. The Business of Burning Prescribed fires by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are carefully planned events conducted by a specially trained and skilled crew. From the burn boss to the grunt and the engine to the drip torch, see what and who it takes to safely put on a prescribed fire. Postcard From Texas Enjoy a day at the beach along the Colorado River.

Made in Texas #60 (1991)


Made in Texas #60 1991 Magazine style program that focuses on the work of wildlife rehabilitators working with injured or sick animals, examines the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker and efforts being made to create habitat for these endangered birds, takes you on a trip through time along the Rio Grande Valley, and ends with a tour of the finest Rock Art sites in Texas.

PBS Show K-9 Wardens, the Trailer Camera & Grasslands Sunset, #2626


Program 2626. Air dates April 8-14, 2018 & October 7-13, 2018 K-9 Wardens, the Trailer Camera & Grasslands Sunset K-9 Wardens, A Nose for the Job Game Wardens do a lot of varied tasks with a wide variety of tools. One of their tools has a fuzzy face and four legs. Meet the Texas Game Warden K-9’s. Searching for hidden game, weapons, missing people, or playing with a tennis ball, it’s all in day’s work for these canine commissioned Texas Game Wardens.  Estero Llano Grande State Park The geographic center of the World Birding Center network is Estero Llano Grande State Park. What was once farmland is now a 176-acre refuge for a spectacular array of South Texas wildlife. The mix of thorn forest and man-made wetlands make it a popular destination for birds and birders. The Trailer Camera Camera technology has changed the way people take pictures, but one Texas artist likes to capture images the old way. Ian Kasnoff has turned a 16-foot long trailer into a camera, complete with darkroom. Follow Ian as he documents some Texas state parks with his travelling trailer camera. Postcard From Texas Sit back and take in the sights and sounds of the soothing sunset at the Rita Blanca National Grassland.

PBS Program March 25-31, 2018, #2625


Program 2625. Air dates April 1-7, 2018 & September 30-October 6, 2018 Hunting Dogs, Swift Foxes & South Llano Leisure Ruby the Retriever Witness the best of the best hunting dogs in action as they compete at the Master National retriever competition. Learn what it takes to breed and train a top-level hunting dog. South Llano River State Park This Texas hill country park, near the town of Junction, has the cure for what ails you. Tubing for the summer sizzle, biking for the weekend warrior, birding for the quiet escape, and some serious fly-fishing for those that crave a tug on the line. The Fox Finders One fleet little fox is seldom seen. Is it vanishing from its range in Texas? A crew of researchers labors long hours to learn if time is running out for this elegant animal in the Panhandle Plains. Postcard From Texas Enjoy a misty morning along the water at The Big Woods on the Trinity.

PBS Show East Texas Turkeys, Old Tunnel Bats & Returning Bass, #2624


Program 2624. Air dates March 25-31, 2018 & September 23-29, 2018 East Texas Turkeys, Old Tunnel Bats & Returning Bass East Texas Turkeys Conservationist and hunter Terrance Jackson will be the first to tell you, “If Wild Turkeys could smell, they'd be nearly impossible to hunt.” Follow Terrance as he travels across East Texas working to restore and harvest the Eastern Wild Turkey. Old Tunnel State Park Abandoned by train traffic long ago, a century-old tunnel near Fredericksburg has become a seasonal home for millions of bats. Now this small state park provides a grand wildlife viewing opportunity on summer evenings. A Return Home The official state fish, the Guadalupe Bass, has been restored to the South Llano River. Threatened by loss of habitat and hybridization with non-native, introduced Smallmouth Bass, the Guadalupe Bass was close to being wiped out. We’ll learn what happened and how biologists figured out how to restore the Texas native back to the South Llano River. Goliad Illumination Once a year, visitors to Goliad State Park & Historic Site can witness what is known as “The Illumination.” The Franciscan missionaries designed Mission Espiritu Santo so that on April 16th, the setting sun would shine through a window on the west end of the building, and illuminate the crucifix in the east end of the chapel. Austin’s Warblers In the heart of the hill country is the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, and here you will find the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler. Join some biologists as they monitor these unique birds during their nesting season. Postcard From Texas Some ducks take a dip on a winter morning at Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area.

PBS Show Catching Crappie, Crappie Cooking & Seeing Bald Eagles, #2623


Program 2623. Air dates March 18-24, 2018 & September 16-22, 2018 Catching Crappie, Crappie Cooking & Seeing Bald Eagles The Crappie Guys Meet Tommy Tidwell, a high school science teacher and part time crappie fishing guide. Tommy spends a lot of time helping anglers learn the finer points of crappie catching. Then there’s Mr. Crappie, Wally Marshall. Everything Wally does revolves around his favorite fish. Everything. Wild Game Cooking: Cooking Crappie Ok, so now you’ve got some crappie in the boat. It’s time to make ‘em into a tasty meal, frying style. TPWD resident chef Tim Spice shows us how. Texas Eagles on the Move The Bald Eagle is now off the endangered species list, and more Eagles are calling Texas home. We visit a couple of Eagle nests, and learn that these birds now have a new challenge on the horizon. Postcard From Texas Enjoy some spectacular landscape views near Big Bend National Park.

PBS Show Goliad Experience, El Paso Owls & the Marine Identifier, #2622


Program 2622. Air dates March 11-17, 2018 & September 9-15, 2018 Goliad Experience, El Paso Owls & the Marine Identifier Goliad State Park & Historic Site If you’ve been to Goliad State Park & Historic Site, you’re probably familiar with the rich cultural history of the site. What you might not have experienced are the outdoor activities at the park; like camping, nature hikes, biking, and paddling the nearby Goliad Paddling Trail. There’s a lot to do here no matter you primary interest. Owls Underground Some owls in El Paso have a fancy new home, complete with a surveillance system, which gives biologists a bird’s-eye view of owl life. Parks & Wildlife People: Brenda Bowling Brenda Bowling just can't stop herself from identifying marine animals. She collected such a large database of information that she created an interactive website called “Identification Guide to Marine Organisms of Texas” with over 2,000 photographs. The Volunteer Family With two teens and a toddler, the Gibson family has a hectic schedule. But every year they squeeze in time to volunteer at the Texas Coastal Expo. Mom, dad and the kids all pitch in to help other families learn about the natural world. In return, the Gibsons say they’ve learned a lot about themselves. Postcard From Texas A small waterhole on the Santa Clara Ranch in Hidalgo County, Texas is a great place for some of the local wildlife to replenish and refresh.

PBS Show College Climbers, Sinking Trees & the Turkey Dude, #2621


Program 2621. Air dates March 4-10, 2018 & September 2-8, 2018 College Climbers, Sinking Trees & the Turkey Dude Collegiate Climbers People have been climbing rocks since rocks were invented, but college climbing teams are a new thing. Meets some of the students on the national champion University of Texas club climbing team, and see what it takes to excel at this demanding sport. Fishing for Christmas Trees Texas Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries staff and the Still Waters Bass Club placed 150 Christmas trees into Stamford Reservoir near Abilene to enhance angling opportunities on the lake. Parks & Wildlife People: Jason Hardin In coordination with several partners, Jason Hardin is helping to successfully bring wild turkeys back to east Texas. Because of his research and coordination with other agencies and groups, the turkeys are gobbling again in the piney woods. Managing the Martins Meet some landlords looking out for their tenants at a small high-rise condo complex that’s completely for the birds. Purple martins seem to need people, and the birds provide some rewards for those who watch out for them. Postcard From Texas Hang out at Guadalupe River State Park on a windy day.

PBS Show Hunting as a Refuge, Recreation Outreach & Night Skies, #2620


Program 2620. Air dates February 25-March 3, 2018 & August 26-September 1, 2018 Hunting as a Refuge, Recreation Outreach & Night Skies Refuge From the Storm For Robin Bradbery the outdoors is what she calls her “happy place.” That’s no surprise, lots of folks rush to nature for the release. But for Robin, it’s more than that, it’s a chance for her to escape the challenges of living with Autism. Caprock Canyons Prairie Dogs The Bison that roam the prairies of Caprock Canyons State Park have some little friends. Check out the park’s prairie dog town and the furry animals that call it home. Parks & Wildlife People: Kimberly Sorensen Kim Sorensen works tirelessly to promote outdoor recreation, state park use and environmental literacy to traditionally underserved groups in the Houston area. And she does it all with a really big smile. The Night's Watch The Davis Mountains have some of the best views in the world for stargazing. Meet the astronomer working to protect the dark skies in West Texas and to keep away light pollution. Postcard From Texas At Enchanted Rock State Natural Area rock climbers get a grip in a hurry, or not so fast.

Made in Texas: Lessons From the Chesapeake Bay, 1989


"Made in Texas" show #32, 1989 For Our Children's Children: Lessons From the Chesapeake Bay This program focuses on the parallels between Texas bays and Chesapeake Bay, and what happens when we don't take care of the bays and estuaries.

PBS Show Planting Pines, Texas Quail & Trinity Paddling, #2619


Program 2619. Air dates February 18-24, 2018 & August 19-25, 2018 Planting Pines, Texas Quail & Trinity Paddling Lone Star Land Steward: Greg Grant Deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas, you’ll meet a tree hugger that does things a bit different. Greg Grant has restored his family land, working hard to create pine savannahs, and pine forests. Now that they are established he’s been killing his pine trees ever since. The State of Quail Texas has long been known for its robust quail populations, but habitat loss has impacted all four quail species in the state. Though their homes range from desert floodplain and brush land to prairie grasslands, these quail species need native habitat to thrive. Find out how researchers, non-profits, and landowners and managers are working together to keep quail numbers healthy statewide. Lake Arrowhead State Park Close to the Red River in both location and hue, this North Texas park offers family fun and fine fishing. Traversing the Trinity Grab a paddle and hit the river, wherever you live there is a paddling trail nearby. For folks in Dallas there’s one right in the heart of the city. The Dallas Trinity Paddling Trail is 10.2 miles of unexpected fun. Postcard From Texas Enjoy a night kite flight at Bastrop State Park.