Sabine Neches Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist

10/10/2026

We're proud to support our Annual Meeting

SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT: Special thanks to the Texas Master Naturalist Sabine-Neches Chapter for being a Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting sponsor at the Steward level!

Become a sponsor for our 2026 Annual Meeting - to be held October 22-25th in Waco, Texas! All sponsorships receive special recognition through conference communication, fliers, announcements, and programs.

Sponsors may make a general contribution to support and sponsor the Annual Meeting at any of the following levels: Friend, Ecologist, Steward, Conservationist, Guardian, or Naturalist. To learn how you can support the Annual Meeting, visit https://txmn.tamu.edu/2026-annual-meeting/

See you this fall in Waco!

10/10/2026

Congratulations to our past-president, Randy Beehn, on receiving the Maxine Johnston Distinguished Service Award from Big Thicket Association. He is a well deserved recipient of this honorable award.

10/01/2026

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center Scarecrow Festival has arrived! Our chapter is site #1 this year : “Polly Paints the Town Pink” in honor of Breast Cancer survivors!

Try to make it out to the festival to see everything. Vote for Polly at shangrilagardens.org

09/30/2026

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2027 Initial Training Class which will begin in January 2027.

Apply on our website today!

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Parks & Wildlife

08/25/2026

Order your merchandise today! Pop-up shop closes September 15th.

OPEN NOW: Don’t forget to order your Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting merchandise during our pop-up store!

The store is open now and expires September 15 at 11:59PM CT. These custom products are made-to-order, especially for you, so please review the products, sizes, and quantities accuracy in your shopping cart before submitting your order.

After the store expires on September 15, C. C. Creations will be creating your custom products in bulk to be available for pickup at the TMN Annual Meeting in Waco. If you are not attending the Annual Meeting, please arrange for a fellow chapter member to pick up your item(s) for you. No items will be shipped directly.

We hope you enjoy your product as much as we do and appreciate your business!

To shop the store, visit: https://txmn.tamu.edu/2026-annual-meeting/

See you this fall in Waco!

08/10/2026

Join us for this ✨stellar✨ event at Tyrrell Park Nature and Visitor Center , Friday, August 21, 2026.

07/10/2026

The Neches River Rally is a FUN fundraiser for the Big Thicket Association. Register today and secure your spot.

🚣🌿 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Neches River Rally! 🌿🚣

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12, 2026, and join us for an unforgettable paddle through one of Texas' most beautiful waterways!

📅 Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
📍 Location: LNVA Salt Water Barrier, Beaumont, Texas

Whether you're an experienced paddler or just looking for a fun outdoor adventure, the Neches River Rally offers an incredible opportunity to explore the scenic Neches River, enjoy wildlife, and make lasting memories with family and friends. The event features a recreational paddle route through the beautiful Big Thicket region.

✅ Register today to reserve your spot:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260485418263157

Invite your paddling buddies, share this post, and we'll see you on the water!

07/02/2026

Check out Sea Rim State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife's July lineup of FUN activities.

Stars, Stripes and Birds? Check out our July programs at Sea Rim State Park!

07/02/2026

Join us at Tyrrell Park Nature and Visitor Center on Tuesday, July 7th to learn about The Forest. Registration and details in the link.

We are exactly two weeks out from beginning to figure out if our favorite mythical legend could survive in our Southeast Texas ecosystems! 👣

Our 2026 Summer Series: “Could Big Foot Live Here?” kicks off with an exploration of Big Foot’s first SETX habitat: the forest. 🌳 🌲 Come along as we talk fact and fiction, with a little fun in between. Don’t forget, your little curious explorers MUST be preregistered for the fun. If registration becomes full we will start a waitlist. Here are the details for Session 1:

📍 Tyrrell Park Nature and Visitor Center, 3930 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705

🗓️ Tuesday, July 7, 2026

🕥 9:30 AM

💲 FREE with advanced registration

🔗 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AFAD2DAAFCC07-63855188-nature #/

If you have questions, please call the Nature Center at (409) 880-3163, and stay tuned for more info on upcoming summer series sessions.

06/30/2026

Chapter member Jackie Parker presented on Edible Native Plants to a diverse audience at the Big Thicket Association Science Cafe tonight. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone in attendance.