Elevated wildfire risk expected across Texas this week
Increasing dry conditions spark concerns across Texas Plains
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November 6, 2025
November 5, 2025
The magical chemistry behind nature’s fall foliage colors
Texas A&M Forest Service expert explains what causes the pigment changes
November 5, 2025
Texas A&M forestry track builds field-ready experts
Daniel Hook ’27 gains hands-on skills for careers in forestry industry
November 5, 2025
Backyard bird habitats focus of Nov. 19-20 virtual seminar
AgriLife Extension event will provide design strategies for attracting birds to home landscapes
November 3, 2025
Cost-share program available to help prevent southern pine beetle threats
Texas A&M Forest Service offers landowners technical and financial assistance
October 28, 2025
Nov. 13 webinar to focus on waterbird conservation along Texas coast
Free AgriLife Extension event to highlight role of prescribed fire in sustaining marsh habitats
October 27, 2025
Hunters, landowners critical to monitoring New World screwworm
AgriLife Extension’s Coastal Bend symposium provided updates, resources for white-tailed deer management
October 24, 2025
South Plains Applicator Conference set for Dec. 2-3 in Plainview
Continuing education units and pesticide applicator license training are offered
October 23, 2025
Texas A&M AgriLife develops guide to manage feral hogs in national parks
Research gives U.S. National Park Service adaptable framework to protect land and heritage sites
October 20, 2025
Centennial celebration of Texas’ first state forest hosted in Newton County
E.O. Siecke Forest acquired by Texas A&M Forest Service in 1924
October 20, 2025
Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Oct. 30 in Oakalla
Educational program for residents of the Lampasas River watershed
October 20, 2025
Urban runoff water pollution focus of Nov. 5 training in San Antonio
Natural resource and water professionals are invited to the workshop
October 17, 2025
Stream and creek health workshop set for Oct. 28 in Wimberley
Residents of Cypress Creek and Blanco River watersheds are invited to educational program
October 16, 2025
Private water well screenings set for Oct. 27-28 in Walker, Grimes counties
Residents are invited to water well screenings and results meetings
October 15, 2025
Mass timber takes root in Texas architecture
Architecture and forest researchers explain what cross-laminated timber is and how it supports sustainable construction
October 14, 2025
Texas A&M Forest Service awards $164 million to Texas fire departments
Almost 900 trucks and units provided through funding
October 10, 2025
Texas A&M Forest Service kicks off sixth annual Leadership Institute
Program’s goal is to expand natural resource professionals network across Texas
October 7, 2025
27th annual wildfire academy at Camp Swift builds national readiness
More than 350 firefighters expected to attend
October 6, 2025
Medina River Watershed Protection Plan meeting set Oct. 16 in Castroville
Meeting seeks public input on improving watershed health and quality
October 3, 2025
Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Oct. 14 in Medina
Event to focus on Upper Medina River watershed
