Welcome to our New Docents!
We hosted our 2012 Spring Volunteer Orientation on Saturday, February 25th. And we are pleased to welcome our newest class of docents here at ELM! Next time you're here, please extend a warm welcome to them! :)
Titmouse Club
We taught over 315 Titmice and parents during our February Titmouse Programs.
Thanks for a great month of preschool programs, ladies!
Owl Prowls
We hosted our final public Owl Prowl of the season on February 3rd. Miriam Vyles, Neil Broussard, Ellie Whitaker and myself led the groups on the search for our resident Screech Owls. It was an exciting night, and we were very lucky to see a mated pair of Screech Owls in the parking lot, along with plenty of bats, and a high-climbing pair of raccoons south of the big bridge! A great ending to the season! Thanks to Mary Anne for leading her inspiring program, and thanks to Pam Dunker for filming the program as part of our soon-to-be-released ELM Film!
Tours & Scouts
On Weds, Feb 8th, Betty Rexrode and Lynn Trelles-Gaines led a superb "Nature's Recyclers" tour for the Rainard School.
Open House
Gail Glover and new docent, Barbara Duvall hosted our Feb 11th Open House. They enjoyed a sunny morning and introduced about 15 visitors to the nature sanctuary.
After-School Nature Explorers Club
For our February After-School Club, the ‘Nature Explorers’ learned about Magical Metamorphosis.’ The children enjoyed catching tadpoles and making 'caterpillars & chrysalises' to take home. Thanks to Betty Rexrode for co-leading with me!
Outreach Programs
ADG Upcoming Events
Thank you all for volunteering in February!
Hope to see you again soon!
PS: And don't forget to read your egadget news....this month's edition is all about Bats!
Bethany Foshée, Coordinator
Audubon Docent Guild
3-2-12
- Ellen Coombs
- Barbara Duvall Wesolek
- Ashley Garza and Alexis Garza (10yr daughter)
- Mary Cole and Steve Krueger (16yr son)
- Trudy Moore
- Mondira Tangri
- Robyn Brennan
Titmouse Club
We taught over 315 Titmice and parents during our February Titmouse Programs.
- "Talk to the Animals" - Feb 7 & 8
- Dee Sorrick, Cathy Nitsch, Liz Diemont and Nel den Hertog
- "Bird Valentines" Feb 14 & 15
- Margaret Atmar, Margaret Rapp, Liz Diemont and Jan Stevenson
- "Insects" Feb 21 & 22
- Dee Sorrick, Agnes Stanley and Miriam Vyles
- "Ladybugs" Feb 28 & 29
- Linda Royce, Nel den Hertog, Betsy Mulligan, Jeanelle Waldrop and Ann Lloyd
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| Scarlet Buckeye in bloom |
Owl Prowls
We hosted our final public Owl Prowl of the season on February 3rd. Miriam Vyles, Neil Broussard, Ellie Whitaker and myself led the groups on the search for our resident Screech Owls. It was an exciting night, and we were very lucky to see a mated pair of Screech Owls in the parking lot, along with plenty of bats, and a high-climbing pair of raccoons south of the big bridge! A great ending to the season! Thanks to Mary Anne for leading her inspiring program, and thanks to Pam Dunker for filming the program as part of our soon-to-be-released ELM Film!
Tours & Scouts
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| Dorthyle & Margaret A. with the Post Oak School 1st & 2nd Graders |
Bob Wynhoff led both of our Cub Scout Tours on Feb 12th and 19th.
Margaret Atmar and Dorthyle Headrick hosted the Post Oak School for a "Native Habitats" tour on Feb 23rd.
Birthdays
- On Saturday, February 4th, Martha Wright and Vivian Cromwell hosted a 'spoon snake' party for a frenetic group of boys after a morning thunderstorm.
- On the 11th, Betty Rexrode and David Quinlan led a 'pasta fossils' party for a little boy turning six.
- And last but not least, Katelyn Kovski and David Quinlan hosted a 'nature detectives' theme party for an eight year-old girl.
Open House
Gail Glover and new docent, Barbara Duvall hosted our Feb 11th Open House. They enjoyed a sunny morning and introduced about 15 visitors to the nature sanctuary.
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| Bald Cypress leafing out at Big Pond |
For our February After-School Club, the ‘Nature Explorers’ learned about Magical Metamorphosis.’ The children enjoyed catching tadpoles and making 'caterpillars & chrysalises' to take home. Thanks to Betty Rexrode for co-leading with me!
Outreach Programs
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| Kids for Saving Earth Club |
- Jo Glaves and Martha Eskew took our worms on the road on Feb 12th, for our "What's in the Dirt" program at the Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism.
- Next up, Jennifer Lezak and I were delighted to speak to the "Kids for Saving Earth" Club at Briargrove Elementary on Feb 17th. The children were inspiring in their zeal for learning about our native wildlife and how they can help them!
- And thanks to Betty Henderson for leading to solo-outreach programs at Travis Elementary on Butterflies and Turtles!
ADG Upcoming Events
- ADG 3rd Friday ‘Brown-Bag’ Luncheon - March 16th
- Going-Away Party for Margaret Rapp
- Damuth Sanctuary Field Trip - March 29th - Meet at ELM - 8:30am
- Save the Date! May 6th Spring Party
- Special Guest Lecture! - Louis Aulbach: "History of Rummel Creek & Spring Branch"
Thank you all for volunteering in February!
Hope to see you again soon!
PS: And don't forget to read your egadget news....this month's edition is all about Bats!
Bethany Foshée, Coordinator
Audubon Docent Guild
3-2-12
