Public Interest: May 2009 Archives

Texas Parks and Wildlife, along with the Cypress Basin and the East Texas Chapters of the Texas Master Naturalists will be hosting a workshop on aquatic, non-native invasive species of concern.  This workshop is aimed at individuals who own and operate business such as nurseries, sports stores that sell fishing equipment, pet shops, and business that sell boats and other water recreational crafts.

This workshop will be held at the TJ Taylor Community Center in Karnak, Texas on May 13, from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM.  Cost is $30 per person and includes lunch.

For more information and a registration form, please click on the following PDF file.  Note that late registratio at the door is $40 per person:  Aquatic Invasives Workshop May 13 2009.pdf

The East Texas Farm and Ranch Club will meet on May 21, 2009, at 6 PM for their May meeting.  The topic will be "Invasive Insects - Old and New" presented by Dr. Scott Ludwig, Extension Program Specialist - Integrated Pest Management with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service.

Dr. Ludwig's presentation will include valuable information for farmers and ranchers in the East Texas area.  The program will include an update on the status of Red Imported Fire Ants and Africanized Honey Bees.  Attendees with Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide licenses will receive 1 hour of CEU credit in IPM. 

The meeting will be held at Juanita's Mexican Restaurant in Lindale (just north of the intersection of Highway 69 and Interstate 20).