http://www.bigthicket.org Events which have already happened. daily 1 2008-01-13T04:21:30Z http://www.bigthicket.org/2012-longleaf-pine-restoration Thank you for your commitment to help with the reforestation of longleaf pine in the Big Thicket National Preserve. The longleaf was a predominant, upland forest species that has been practically eliminated in East Texas. It is one of the parks goals, working with partners, to restore the longleaf forest. No publisher mhalvorsen 2012-01-09T16:08:09Z Event http://www.bigthicket.org/bta-board-meeting Quarterly Big Thicket Association Board Meeting No publisher mhalvorsen Meeting 2011-12-30T21:30:14Z Event http://www.bigthicket.org/big-thicket-photos Friday, January 13 “Big Thicket in Photos”, 6 pm. Photographer Michael Black has accompanied many researchers to document their field work in the Big Thicket. Join us at an informal Science Café to see his photos, from fungi to frogs and more, and to learn how his work plays an important role in research here. Meet at the Logon Café, 3805 Calder Ave, in Beaumont. No publisher mhalvorsen NPS Event 2011-11-30T22:55:15Z Event http://www.bigthicket.org/new-years-eve-night-hike Saturday, December 31 “New Year’s Eve Night Hike”, 5:30 pm. The Big Thicket can seem like a very different world after sunset. Engage your senses and learn about nocturnal wildlife on this 1-mile night hike. Meet at the Sundew Trailhead with water, good walking shoes, and a flashlight or headlamp with a red lens. The trailhead is located on CR 1910, 0.5 mile south of FM 2827, about 7 miles north of the Big Thicket National Preserve Visitor Center. No publisher mhalvorsen Hike NPS Event 2011-11-30T22:50:44Z Event http://www.bigthicket.org/christmas-bird-count-12-28-2011 The Beech Creek Christmas Bird Count is Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Meet at the Corps of Engineers Park just north of the Dam B office on Hwy. 92 north FM 1746 at 6:30 am. No publisher mhalvorsen Hike NPS Event Field Trip 2011-12-14T18:53:32Z Event http://www.bigthicket.org/black-bears-in-the-big-thicket Saturday, December 17 “Black Bears in the Big Thicket”, 2 pm. Are there really black bears in the Big Thicket? What do they need to survive? Learn about black bear ecology, management, and their status in east Texas at this afternoon program. Meet at the Big Thicket National Preserve Visitor Center. 45 minutes. No publisher mhalvorsen NPS Event 2011-11-30T22:37:40Z Event http://www.bigthicket.org/christmas-bird-count-12-17-2011 The Turkey Creek Christmas Bird Count is this Saturday, December 17, 2011. Meet at the Big Thicket National Preserve Visitor's Center at 6:30 am. No publisher mhalvorsen Hike NPS Event Field Trip 2011-12-14T18:57:39Z Event http://www.bigthicket.org/sandhill-hike Sunday, December 4 “Sandhill Hike”, 1 pm. The open stands of longleaf pines along the Sandhill Loop Trail are a distinct contrast to the dense hardwood forests and cypress sloughs seen on the nearby Kirby Nature Trail. Join a ranger to learn about the plants, animals, and overall ecology of this upland sandhill ecosystem. Bring water, a snack, and good walking shoes for this 4.5-mile hike. Meet at the Kirby Nature Trailhead on FM 420, 2.5 miles west of the Big Thicket National Preserve Visitor Center. No publisher mhalvorsen Hike NPS Event 2011-11-30T22:29:02Z Event http://www.bigthicket.org/events/alabama-coushatta-baskets-and-culture Saturday, December 3 “Alabama-Coushatta Baskets and Culture”, 2:00. Join park ranger Elliott Abbey to learn how native plants can be woven into a variety of baskets and how this art is part of the Alabama-Coushatta history and culture. Meet at the Big Thicket National Preserve Visitor Center on FM 420, seven miles north of Kountze, TX, on US Hwy 69. 45 minutes. No publisher mhalvorsen NPS Event 2011-11-30T22:23:31Z Event http://www.bigthicket.org/big-thicket-mushroom-walk-in-texas We will foray into the Lance Rosier Unit of the BTNP, collect and record species, and thereby assist with the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) species list for the BTNP. No publisher mhalvorsen ATBI Field Trip 2011-10-28T17:12:02Z Event http://www.bigthicket.org/events/halloween-night-hike If walking up and down the same neighborhood streets seems boring to you this year, we have a spine-tingling alternative. A little bit scary and whole lot of fun, the night life of Big Thicket National Preserve will leave you howling for more! No publisher mhalvorsen Hike NPS Event Field Trip 2011-10-06T22:02:54Z Event http://www.bigthicket.org/alabama-coushatta-baskets-and-culture Sunday September 18, 1:00. Join park ranger Elliott Abbey to learn how native plants can be woven into a variety of baskets and how this art is part of the Alabama-Coushatta history and culture. Meet at the Visitor Center on FM 420, seven miles north of Kountze, TX on US Hwy 69. No publisher mhalvorsen Workshop NPS Event 2011-09-01T00:43:11Z Event http://www.bigthicket.org/village-creek-clean-up Saturday, September 17, 2011 8:30 am. Join other caring citizens in this effort to clean Village Creek! Bring or rent your own canoe or kayak. Call (409) 951-6720 for more information. No publisher mhalvorsen NPS Event 2011-09-01T00:35:18Z Event http://www.bigthicket.org/kids2019-library-program Wednesday September 14-10:30 am. Kids! Join a park ranger at this special library program to learn about nighttime in the Big Thicket. 1 hour. Meet at the Elmo Willard Library, 3590 East Lucas Str., Beaumont. No publisher mhalvorsen NPS Event 2011-09-01T00:19:13Z Event http://www.bigthicket.org/big-thicket-neighborhoods Do plants live in communities? Come explore the wonders of the Big Thicket with ranger Paula Rivers. Meet the Ranger 9a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at the Kirby Nature Trail on FM 420. Bring water, a snack, and insect repellent. No publisher mhalvorsen NPS Event Field Trip 2011-08-29T14:31:33Z Event