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A full schedule of programs and field trips offers a unique and
valuable opportunity to study natural sciences and all meetings
are free and open to the public. The club's newsletter, Nature
Notes, keeps members informed of current activities. In addition
to main club activities, ONC offers three specialized study groups,
Botany/Entomology, Conchology,
and Ornithology. See the
2007-2008 calendar for a complete
schedule of events. We meet the second Thursday on alternate
months, September through May, at
Bayland Community Center
6400 Bissonnet (just west of Hillcroft)
Houston, TX
Refreshments at 7:00 PM
Meeting at 7:30 PM
Dues: $8.00 per year payable January 1
On events calendar this month:
June 12 meeting: Annual Planning meeting
ONC owns a nature preserve, the Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary
(LTNS) which comprises 655 acres of wilderness
with trails and flowing creeks through quiet forests of huge
magnolias, towering pines, holly, and dogwood.
Weather archives for LTNS since 2000 (through Mar 08).
See the LTNS weather archive
page
Botany/Entomology
Botany/Entomology has the materials and expertise to share the wonders of plants and insects. Group members study native plants and insects of east Texas and the upper Texas coast. We meet the second Tuesday, September through May at
Bayland Community Center
6400 Bissonnet (just west of Hillcroft)
Houston, TX
Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Dues: ONC plus $2.00 payable January 1 to group treasurer
On events calendar this month:
May 13 meeting: Texas Cactii by Bobby Crabb
Ornithology (OG)
OG members are interested in birds. Some members focus on bird identification and listing, some enjoy studying bird behavior and habitat, some just enjoy watching birds. The OG is organized to accommodate all of these diverse birding interests. Members also benefit from the synergism of getting together to share knowledge and interests during the group's activities. OG also publishes a group newsletter, the Spoonbill and maintains a separate OG web site. We meet the first Monday, August through May, except September when we meet the second Monday, at
Bayland Community Center
6400 Bissonnet (just west of Hillcroft)
Houston, TX
Learning Corner 6:30 PM
meeting 7:00 PM
Dues: ONC plus $14.00 payable January 1
On events calendar this month:
May 17 Field trip: Hunstville State Park with Rick Bello
May 31 Field trip: Navasota Bottoms for breeding Swainson's Warblers
with Darrell Vollert
Conchology
Seashells have enchanted mankind as far back as human records go. Their variety of shape, color, structure, texture, and modes of adaptation seem inexhaustible. Small wonder that people have always found pleasure in owning them, or that artisans and craftsman have incorporated them into everything ranging from massive architecture to personal jewelry. Today the passion for shell collecting is greater than ever, and all over the world the fraternity of collectors grows. We meet the fourth Thursday September through May (except the third Thursday in November and none in December) in the first floor Solarium Room of
Bayou Manor
4141 South Braeswood
Houston, TX
Refreshments at 7:00 PM
Meeting at 7:30 PM
Dues: ONC plus $2.00 payable January 1 to group treasurer
On events calendar:
special events only