Unless otherwise noted, the contact for programs and field trips is Gil Eckrich; Cell: 254-534-0061, Email gil.eckrich@att.net .

Presentations

10 January 2012: Rich Kostecke, PhD, and former TLAS member and Prez, will give a presentation on preserves of The Nature Conservancy in Texas and studies of their flora and fauna.

14 February 2012: Susan and Schaezler will make a presentation on “Warbler Woods”. Take a look at their website http://warblerwoods.org/. Our April Field Trip will be to that great birding spot.

March: NO MEETING

10 April: TBA

8 May: Show and Tell – Bring your photos on flash drive, CD, or DVD to share with members.

Field Trips

14 January 2012: Afternoon/evening trip to Fort Hood’s west range to observe burrowing owl(s), other raptors, and sparrows. We'll meet at 3 pm at the junction of Elijah and Georgetown roads on Fort Hood. Basically, take Highway 190 into Copperas Cove. In Copperas Cove, take Highway 116 north 5.5 miles towards Gatesville. Within the 1st mile, you will go through 2 stop signs and 2 traffic lights and the road will zig-zag a bit as you drive through downtown Copperas Cove. After 5.5 miles, you will turn right (east) onto Elijah Road. You will cross a cattle guard and enter Fort Hood at that point. Speed limit is 50 mph along Elijah Road. Then take Elijah Road east 3.1 miles to the junction of Elijah and Georgetown Roads. Those of you who in past years took Main Str through Cove, then entered Fort Hood on Georgetown Road, be advised that Georgetown Rd is closed due to bypass construction.

18 February 2012: Llano Eagle Nest and Inks Lake Fish Hatchery

March: TBA, perhaps a trip to Pineywoods to see Red-cockaded Woodpecker and other local specialties.

April: Field trip to Warbler Woods, Schertz, Texas

May 2012: TBA

We are looking for suggestions of speakers and field trips !