https://commanderben.com/2015/06/27/austin-kids-become-invasive-hunters-at-the-wildflower-center/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/talking-about-invasive-species-with-austin-texas-kids.jpgtalking-about-invasive-species-with-austin-texas-kidsI enjoyed talking with kids about invasive species as they picked the invasive plant they wanted to battle for their action diorama.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/invasive-species-hunter-action-moves.jpginvasive-species-hunter-action-movesRemember that to become an invasive hunter, you need to learn the action moves to take down your opponent.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/austin_kids_creating_invasive_species_diorama.jpgaustin_kids_creating_invasive_species_dioramaThe young Austin naturalists found a great spot near the academy table to sample invasive plant species and work on their Invasive Hunter action diorama.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/nature_night_plants_wildflower_center_2015.jpgnature_night_plants_wildflower_center_2015Lots of plant activities for kids during Nature Nights 2015https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/invasive_hunter_academy_wildflower_center_2015.jpginvasive_hunter_academy_wildflower_center_2015Setting up the Invasive Hunter Academy with samples of edible invasive plant species2015-06-27T12:27:09+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2015/06/08/yum-edible-invasive-species-at-the-wildflower-center-during-nature-nights/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/nature-nights-plants-wildflower-center.jpgnature-nights-plants-wildflower-centerLearn about edible plants at the Nature Nights on June 11, 2015 (Image credit: Wildflower Center)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/commander-ben-eating-invasive-plant-species.jpgcommander-ben-eating-invasive-plant-speciesEating invasive species is a great way to get rid of them2015-06-09T01:54:14+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2015/06/07/radiation-resistant-bacteria-at-ut-austins-hot-science-cool-talks/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ut-esi-webcast-hot-science-cool-talks.jpgut-esi-webcast-hot-science-cool-talksWatch Hot Science - Cool Talks live or as a webcast replayhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/lydia-contreras-hot-science-cool-talks.jpglydia-contreras-hot-science-cool-talkshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/jay-banner-hot-science-cool-talks.jpgjay-banner-hot-science-cool-talksDr. Jay Banner talks about Hot Science - Cool Talkshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/melinda-chow-ut-esi-ben-shrader.jpgmelinda-chow-ut-esi-ben-shraderMs. Melinda Chow and Ben Shrader in the audio and film room at the top of the Welch Hall auditoriumhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/eric-hersh-ut-esi-ben-shrader.jpgeric-hersh-ut-esi-ben-shraderBen Shrader and Mr. Eric Hersh in the hallway of Welch Hall before the Hot Science eventhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/trevor-hance-ut-esi-ben-shrader.jpgtrevor-hance-ut-esi-ben-shraderBen Shrader and Mr. Trevor Hance with the science activities before the eventhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ut-esi-hot-science-cool-talks-activities.jpgut-esi-hot-science-cool-talks-activitiesOne of the many hands activities for kids before the Hot Science event.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/deinococcus_radiodurans.jpgdeinococcus_radioduransA candid photo of Deinococcus radiodurans (aka Conan the Bacterium) (Photo credit: Michael Daly, Uniformed Services University)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/lydia-contreras-ut-esi-ben-shrader.jpglydia-contreras-ut-esi-ben-shraderDr. Lydia Contreras and Ben Shrader before her Hot Science - Cool Talk, Better Living Through Microbes2015-06-08T02:19:58+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2015/05/31/ut-environmental-science-institute-education-and-outreach-dinner-pictures/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/melinda-chow-ben-shrader-ut-esi.jpgmelinda-chow-ben-shrader-ut-esiMs. Milli Christner and Ben Shrader at the UT ESI dinner.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/milli-christner-ut-esi-commander-ben.jpgmilli-christner-ut-esi-commander-benMs. Milli Christner and Ben Shrader at the UT ESI dinner.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/james-weaver-ut-esi-google-fiber-austin.jpgjames-weaver-ut-esi-google-fiber-austinJames Weaver and Ben Shrader at the UT ESI dinner.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ut-austin-esi-dinner-hookem.jpgut-austin-esi-dinner-hookemHook 'em Horns!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/jay-banner-trevor-hance.jpgjay-banner-trevor-hanceDr. Jay Banner talks about scientists who are great role models, like Mr. Trevor Hance.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/jay-banner-esi-dinner-sponsors.jpgjay-banner-esi-dinner-sponsorsDr. Jay Banner thanked the UT ESI dinner sponsors.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ut-austin-esi-dinner-buffet.jpgut-austin-esi-dinner-buffetAll-American Buffet at the UT ESI dinner.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ut-austin-esi-dinner.jpgut-austin-esi-dinnerAttendees networking at the UT ESI dinner.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/jay-banner-ut-austin-ben-shrader.jpgjay-banner-ut-austin-ben-shraderDr. Jay Banner and Ben Shrader at the UT ESI dinner.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/nina-schenck-ben-shrader.jpgnina-schenck-ben-shraderMs. Nina Schenck and Ben Shrader at the UT ESI dinner.2015-06-01T02:45:42+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2015/04/10/kid-talk-panel-video-at-the-2015-children-and-nature-conference/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/kid-talk-panel-children-and-nature-network-conference.jpgkid-talk-panel-children-and-nature-network-conferenceI had a great time with my friends, Andy and Sahil!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/westcave-outdoor-discover-center-children-and-nature-conference.jpgwestcave-outdoor-discover-center-children-and-nature-conferenceThe Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center had an informative display at the back of the meeting room at the 2015 Children and Nature Conferencehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/benjamin-shrader-2015-children-and-nature-conference-invasive-species.jpgbenjamin-shrader-2015-children-and-nature-conference-invasive-speciesOne of my Adventures with Invasive Species slides where I talk about the origin of Commander Ben at the 2015 Children and Nature Conferencehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sahil-shah-benjamin-shrader-andy-kuhlken-pre-kid-nature-panel.jpgSahil-Shah-Benjamin-Shrader-Andy-Kuhlken-Pre-Kid-Nature-PanelSahil Shah, Benjamin Shrader, and Andy Kuhlken preparing for the Kid Talk at the 2015 Children and Nature Conference with Mr. Trevor Hancehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/kids-panel-children-and-nature-conference-schedule.jpgkids-panel-children-and-nature-conference-scheduleThe Kid Talk panel had a great room and scheduled time at the 2015 Children and Nature Conferencehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-children-and-nature-conference-kid-nature-panel-questions.jpg2015-Children-and-Nature-Conference-Kid-Nature-Panel-QuestionsSahil Shah, Benjamin Shrader, and Andy Kuhlken take questions from the audience after the Kid Talk presentation at the 2015 Children and Nature Conference2015-04-27T01:03:37+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2015/04/26/better-living-through-microbes-at-hot-science-cool-talks/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bacterial_morphology_diagram.jpgBacterial_morphology_diagramBacterial morphology diagram (Image credit: Mariana Ruiz with Wikipedia)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/contreras-microbes-hot-science-cool-talks.jpgcontreras-microbes-hot-science-cool-talksBetter living through microbes (Image credit: UT Austin Environmental Science Institute)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cdc_microbes.jpgcdc_microbesA rogues gallery of microbes (Image credit: CDC)2015-04-26T20:04:07+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2015/04/09/superstition-in-science-ut-austin-hot-science-cool-talk/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/supernatural_science_hot_science_cool_talks.jpgsupernatural_science_hot_science_cool_talksWhy Do We Believe in the Unbelievable? (Image credit: UT Austin Environmental Science Institute)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/zeus_lighting_wikipedia_mashup.jpgzeus_lighting_wikipedia_mashupContrary to popular belief, Zeus does not carry lighting bolts in his right hand. (Image credits: Zeus from Project Gutenberg and Lighting from Smial wikipedia)2015-04-12T17:12:12+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/10/09/rick-riordan-talks-about-mark-of-athena-and-his-new-norse-demigod-series/2015-04-12T16:46:17+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/hot-science-cool-talks/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hot_science_cool_talks_spring_2013.jpgHot_Science_Cool_Talks_Spring_2013https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hot_science_cool_talks_fall_2012.jpeghot_science_cool_talks_fall_2012https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hot-science-spring-20121.jpgHot Science Spring 2012https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/esi-your-eye-preview.jpgYour Eye, My Eye, and the Eye of the Aye-Aye2015-04-13T00:17:22+00:00weekly0.6https://commanderben.com/2012/03/24/bastard-cabbage-fouls-texas-bluebonnets/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bastard-cabbage-overruns-texas-bluebonnets.jpgBastard Cabbage Overruns Texas BluebonnetsBastard Cabbage overruns Texas Bluebonnets along highway 360 in Austin, Texashttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/commander-ben-surrounded-by-bastard-cabbage.jpgCommander Ben surrounded by Bastard CabbageCommander Ben surrounded by Bastard Cabbage2015-04-07T14:02:55+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2015/04/06/kid-talk-panel-at-the-children-and-nature-network-conference-2015/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/children-and-nature-conference-2015-keynotes.pngchildren-and-nature-conference-2015-keynotesKeynote speakers at the Children and Nature Network Conference 2015 (Image credit: Children and Nature Network)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/children-and-nature-conference-2015.jpgChildren-and-Nature-Conference-2015Children and Nature Network Conference 2015 (Image credit: Children and Nature Network)2015-04-07T12:57:10+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2015/04/07/video-previews-for-the-kid-talk-panel-at-the-children-and-nature-conference-2015/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/commander-ben-shrader-children-nature-conference.jpgCommander-Ben-Shrader-Children-Nature-ConferenceCommander Ben checking into the Children and Nature Network Conference 20152015-04-07T12:53:33+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/invasive-hunter-academy/2015-04-06T15:22:18+00:00weekly0.6https://commanderben.com/2015/04/05/bastard-cabbage-takes-over-texas-wildflowers/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bastard-cabbage-invasive-species-commander-ben.jpgbastard-cabbage-invasive-species-commander-benCommander Ben invites you to join the fight against the Bastard Cabbagehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bastard-cabbage-invasive-species-tsunami.jpgbastard-cabbage-invasive-species-tsunami A tsunami of Yellow Bastard Cabbage flowers threatens to overwhelm Texas wildflowers2015-04-07T11:38:08+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2015/04/02/get-to-know-city-austins-wildlands/2015-04-03T03:20:53+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2015/04/01/removing-the-invasive-star-thistle-on-austin-wildland-conservation-division-lands/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/yellow-star-thistle-invasive-species.jpgyellow-star-thistle-invasive-speciesYellow Star-Thistle Invasive Plant Species (Photo credit: Eugene Zelenko from Wikipedia)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/yellow-star-thistle.jpgyellow-star-thistle Yellow Star Thistle (Photo credit: Steve Dewey with Utah State University, Bugwood.org)2015-04-03T02:53:16+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2015/03/31/a-salute-to-justin-bush-invasive-hunter/2015-04-01T03:18:10+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2015/02/22/national-invasive-species-awareness-week-2015/2015-02-23T02:58:58+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2015/02/12/a-new-age-of-enlightenment-with-hot-science-cool-talks/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/webber-flyer-lightbulb-full-background.jpgWebber flyer lightbulb full backgroundPower Trip: The Story of Energy (Image credit: UT Austin Environmental Science Institute)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1024px-francis_bacon_viscount_st_alban_from_npg.jpg1024px-Francis_Bacon_Viscount_St_Alban_from_NPGSir Francis Bacon (Image credit: Wikipedia, public domain)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/webber-web-banner-cows-talking.jpgWebber web banner cows talkingThree moos for Hot Science - Cool Talks (Image credit: UT Austin Environmental Science Institute)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sebastien_leclerc_i_louis_xiv_visiting_the_royal_academy_of_sciences_1671.jpgSebastien_Leclerc_I_Louis_XIV_Visiting_the_Royal_Academy_of_Sciences_1671Sébastien Leclerc I, Louis XIV Visiting the Royal Academy of Sciences, 1671 (Source: Wikipedia - The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1962)2015-02-13T03:42:32+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2015/01/31/austin-kids-learn-about-invasive-species-at-the-camp-fire-nature-festival/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/thumbs_up_austin_nature_kids.jpgthumbs_up_austin_nature_kidsThumbs up to Austin kids practicing their invasive hunter moves!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/invasive_hunter_action_pose.jpginvasive_hunter_action_poseCommander Ben has a great day with the kids at the Austin Camp Fire Nature Celebrationhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/popular_invasive_species_diorama_craft.jpgpopular_invasive_species_diorama_craftCreating your Invasive Species action diorama was a popular craft all morning!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/invasive_species_flashcards.jpginvasive_species_flashcardsFlashcards help kids learn about the difference between invasive and native Texas plant specieshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/choosing_an_invasive_species_for_diorama.jpgchoosing_an_invasive_species_for_dioramaOne of the fun parts about the academy is choosing the invasive species to battle for your action dioramahttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/i_am_an_invasive_hunter_sticker.jpgi_am_an_invasive_hunter_stickerGraduates of the Invasive Hunter Academy get goodies, including an "I'm an Invasive Hunter" stickerhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/austin_kids_invasive_species.jpgaustin_kids_invasive_speciesAustin kids practicing their action moves and creating dioramas to learn about invasive specieshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/creating_invasive_species_diorama.jpgcreating_invasive_species_dioramaThe nearby concrete wall made a nice platform for kids to create their invasive hunter dioramahttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/invasive_hunter_moves.jpginvasive_hunter_movesPracticing invasive hunter moves as part of the Invasive Hunter Academyhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/future_invasive_species_hunters.jpgfuture_invasive_species_huntersFuture graduates of the Invasive Hunter Academy2015-02-13T03:48:35+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/12/18/a-christmas-carol-from-central-texas/2014-12-19T02:42:16+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/11/16/can-invasive-species-hide-from-drones/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/invasive_species_hide_from_drones.jpginvasive_species_hide_from_dronesGiant Reed can run, but it can't hide from drones (Photo credit: InView Unmanned Aircraft by Fasicle Wikipedia) 2014-11-17T01:12:47+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/11/06/texas-invasive-species-and-the-camp-fire-nature-celebration/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/invasive_species_hunters_wildflower_center3a.jpginvasive_species_hunters_wildflower_center3aKids learn how to battle Texas Invasive Plant Species with the Invasive Hunter Academy2014-11-07T03:33:37+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/10/22/how-dyslexic-students-can-advocate-for-themselves/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/commander_ben_sometimes_islands_lake_travis.jpgcommander_ben_sometimes_islands_lake_travisCommander Ben salutes all dyslexic students in front of Lake Travis near Austin, Texas.2014-11-02T12:21:54+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/10/04/periodic-table-of-hot-science-selfies/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/bismuth_cicada_oak_tree_selfie.jpgbismuth_cicada_oak_tree_selfieBismuth, a cicada, and oak tree join me for a chemistry and biology mashup selfiehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/theodore_gray_the_elements_book.jpgtheodore_gray_the_elements_bookI am in an electron shell of knowledge with Theodore Gray's The Elements book https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/commander_ben_patrick_goertz.jpgcommander_ben_patrick_goertz
Mr. Patrick Goertz, my great chemistry teacher!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/commander_ben_melinda_chow.jpgcommander_ben_melinda_chowMs. Melinda Chow, coordinates wonderful events and activities for the UT Environmental Science Institute.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/commander_ben_david_laude.jpgcommander_ben_david_laudeDr. David Laude, UT Chemistry professor, gave a lively and interactive talk about chemistry. Loves to blow things up!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/commander_ben_jay_banner.jpgcommander_ben_jay_bannerDr. Jay Banner, Director, UT Environmental Science Institute, is the best!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/david_laude_chemistry_cool_talk_ut_austin.jpgdavid_laude_chemistry_cool_talk_ut_austinDr. David Laude's Chemistry Cool Talk at UT Austin2014-10-05T22:24:29+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/09/28/trash-and-treasure-at-the-lake-travis-underwater-and-shoreline-cleanup/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/commander_ben_geoff_hensgen_lake_travis_oasis.jpgcommander_ben_geoff_hensgen_lake_travis_oasisCommander Ben and Geoff Hensgen at the Lake Travis Cleanup volunteer partyhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lake_travis_underwater_cleanup_20_years.jpglake_travis_underwater_cleanup_20_yearsLake Travis Underwater and Shoreline Cleanup celebrates 20 years!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/bringing_river_to_our_schools_colorado_river_alliance.jpgbringing_river_to_our_schools_colorado_river_allianceBringing the River to Our Schools mobile museum (Image credit: Colorado River Alliance)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lake_travis_cleanup_sarah_richards_kvue.jpglake_travis_cleanup_sarah_richards_kvueSarah Richards being interviewed by KVUE about the Lake Travis Cleanup eventhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/commander_ben_kvue_cameraman_lake_travis.jpgcommander_ben_kvue_cameraman_lake_travisGetting ready to hop back on the press boat from Starnes Island with KVUE cameraman J.P.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lake_travis_cleanup_unique_items.jpglake_travis_cleanup_unique_itemsSome of the unique objects found by Lake Travis Cleanup volunteershttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lake_travis_underwater_cleanup_items.jpglake_travis_underwater_cleanup_itemsSome of the unusual underwater Lake Travis Cleanup items found (is that a catfish skeleton?)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lake_travis_cleanup_finley_fish_commander_ben.jpglake_travis_cleanup_finley_fish_commander_benCommander Ben and Finley the Fish overlooking the Sometimes Islands on Lake Travishttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lake_travis_cleanup_commander_ben_dean_woodley.jpglake_travis_cleanup_commander_ben_dean_woodleyCommander Ben and volunteer Dean Woodley at the Lake Travis Cleanup Volunteer Party at the Oasishttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/colorado_river_alliance_education_volunteers.jpgcolorado_river_alliance_education_volunteersCommander Ben and Colorado River Alliance education volunteers give a thumbs up to this year's Lake Travis Cleanup event2014-09-29T01:07:25+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/09/13/lower-lake-travis-water-levels-reveal-secrets-and-trash-too/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lake_travis_underwater_cleanup_banner.jpglake_travis_underwater_cleanup_bannerLake Travis Underwater and Shoreline Cleanup (Image credit: Keep Austin Beautiful)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lake_travis_underwater_cleanup.jpglake_travis_underwater_cleanupLake Travis Underwater and Shoreline Cleanup logo (Image credit: Colorado River Alliance)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/lake_travis_sometimes_islands_map.jpglake_travis_sometimes_islands_mapMap of Lake Travis Sometimes Islands and Mansfield Dam (Image credit: LCRA)2014-09-29T01:42:13+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/09/07/hot-science-and-modern-chemistry-in-high-school/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/modern_chemistry_commander_ben.jpgmodern_chemistry_commander_benHooray for Modern Chemistry (and yes, I have a Periodic Table shower curtain)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/laude_chemistry_hot_science.jpglaude_chemistry_hot_scienceNow you know why it's called Hot Science! (Photo credit: UT ESI)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jay_banner_ben_shrader_chris_kirk_ut_esi.jpgjay_banner_ben_shrader_chris_kirk_ut_esi Dr. Jay Banner, Commander Ben, Dr. and Mrs. Chris Kirk at the 2014 UT ESI Education and Outreach Dinnerhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/modern_chemistry_ibook.pngmodern_chemistry_ibookModern Chemistry iBook available from iTunes2014-09-09T01:56:07+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/08/10/learning-about-texas-invasive-species-during-muster-days-at-camp-mabry/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/linda_brown_commander_ben_camp_mabry.jpglinda_brown_commander_ben_camp_mabryDr. Linda Brown and Commander Ben in front of the Invasive Hunter Academy at Camp Mabryhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/missing_tank_camp_mabry.jpgmissing_tank_camp_mabryWhere did that Sherman Tank go? It was here just a minute ago.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/helicopter_commander_ben_camp_mabry.jpghelicopter_commander_ben_camp_mabryYou never know who might helicopter in during Muster Dayshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/humvee_camp_mabry.jpghumvee_camp_mabry Humvee parked outside the Texas Military Forces Museumhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/texas_military_forces_environment_partnerships.jpgtexas_military_forces_environment_partnershipsWhat an honor to be listed with a lot of great nature organizations!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/nature_activities_camp_mabry.jpgnature_activities_camp_mabryThe secret boxes activity is always a lot of fun for kidshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/fishing_camp_mabry.jpgfishing_camp_mabry Did you know you can fish at Camp Mabry? I didn't, but it's true!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/native_plant_displays_camp_mabry.jpgnative_plant_displays_camp_mabryMany examples of native plants at Camp Mabry to help folks avoid planting invasiveshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/local_plant_source_camp_mabry.jpglocal_plant_source_camp_mabry Local Plant Source also had a booth at Camp Mabry's eventhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/petroglyphs_camp_mabry.jpgpetroglyphs_camp_mabryPetroglyphs wall activity at the beginning of the event before kids started adding their cave drawings2014-08-10T20:38:13+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/08/03/austin-school-kids-learn-about-invasive-species-at-st-edwards-university/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/commander_ben_earth_week_st_edwards_university.jpgcommander_ben_earth_week_st_edwards_universityReady for action during Earth Week 2014 at St. Edward's Universityhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/commander_ben_wild_basin_preserve.jpgcommander_ben_wild_basin_preserveWild Basin Creative Research Center booth during Earth Day at St. Edward's Universityhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/commander_ben_national_wildlife_federation.jpgcommander_ben_national_wildlife_federationNational Wildlife Federation booth during Earth Day at St. Edward's Universityhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/commander_ben_car2go_austin.jpgcommander_ben_car2go_austinCommander Ben trying out Car2Go's electric car at St. Edwards Universityhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/commander_ben_and_phoebe_anne_romero.jpgcommander_ben_and_phoebe_anne_romeroCommander Ben and Phoebe Anne Romero meet in front of the Invasive Hunter Academy before Earth Day festivitieshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/commander_ben_kids_earth_day9.jpgcommander_ben_kids_earth_day9Now is the time for all invasive hunters to dance!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/commander_ben_kids_earth_day7.jpgcommander_ben_kids_earth_day7HEB Buddy joined in the fun on Earth Day toohttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/commander_ben_kids_earth_day8.jpgcommander_ben_kids_earth_day8Young Austin naturalists working on their Invasive Hunter Academy action dioramashttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/commander_ben_kids_earth_day5.jpgcommander_ben_kids_earth_day5Future invasive hunters thinking about which invasive species to battlehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/commander_ben_kids_earth_day4.jpgcommander_ben_kids_earth_day4Austin school kids eager to work on their invasive hunter dioramas2014-08-03T18:29:44+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/07/30/mud-and-paintball-thats-a-summer-adventure/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/commander_ben_segway_austin.jpgcommander_ben_segway_austinThat Arundo donax is messing with the wrong Segway rider.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/commander_ben_muddy_summer.jpgcommander_ben_muddy_summerI'm stuck! That was a lot of mud.2014-07-30T14:09:24+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/06/26/wildflower-center-family-garden-welcomes-young-invasive-hunters/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wildflower_center_nature_nights_2014_sign.jpgwildflower_center_nature_nights_2014_signWildflower Center Nature Nights - Plant and Play event signhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wildflower_center_nature_nights_2014_schedule.jpgwildflower_center_nature_nights_2014_scheduleWildflower Center Nature Nights - Plant and Play event on the webhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/commander_ben_julie_graham.jpgcommander_ben_julie_grahamCommander Ben and Julie Graham prepare their Invasive Hunter moves during the Wildflower Center's Nature Nightshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/bill_oliver_otter_space_band_commander_ben.jpgbill_oliver_otter_space_band_commander_benBill Oliver and the Otter Space Band join Commander Ben to help protect our native ecosystemhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/huge_nests_luci_and_ian_family_garden.jpghuge_nests_luci_and_ian_family_gardenIt's fun to relax in the huge bird nests at the Wildflower Centerhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wolves_luci_and_ian_family_garden.jpgwolves_luci_and_ian_family_gardenWolf statues at the Wildflower Centerhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/waterfall_luci_and_ian_family_garden.jpgwaterfall_luci_and_ian_family_gardenPlay or hop across dinosaur creek at the Wildflower Centerhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dinosaur_creek_luci_and_ian_family_garden.jpgdinosaur_creek_luci_and_ian_family_gardenPlay or hop across dinosaur creek at the Wildflower Centerhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/heb_volunteers_nature_nights.jpgheb_volunteers_nature_nightsHEB volunteers couldn't resist joining the fight against invasive specieshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/learning_about_invasive_species.jpglearning_about_invasive_speciesInvasive Hunter graduate (yea!) points out invasive species he's seen2014-06-26T13:27:27+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/06/11/which-invasive-species-will-you-battle-at-the-wildflower-center/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/wanted_giant_reed_poster.jpgwanted_giant_reed_posterWanted: Invasive species - Needed: Invasive Hunters to protect our native ecosystems!2014-06-12T01:32:46+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/06/06/young-naturalists-buffalo-grass-and-the-milam-county-nature-festival/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lions_club_milam_county_spot_vision.jpglions_club_milam_county_spot_visionLions Clubs of Milam County provided eye screening for childrenhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/bill_oliver_commander_ben.jpgbill_oliver_commander_benBill Oliver, his catfish, and Commander Benhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/butterfly_exhibit_milam_county.jpgbutterfly_exhibit_milam_countyLearn how to build a butterfly gardenhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/invasive_species_hunters_milam_county_nature_festival.jpginvasive_species_hunters_milam_county_nature_festivalYoung invasive hunters working on their battle dioramahttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/buffalo_grass.jpgbuffalo_grassBuffalo grass: A great native Texas grass (Photo credit: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/principal_davenport_commander_ben_john_pruett.jpgprincipal_davenport_commander_ben_john_pruettPrincipal Ruth Davenport, Commander Ben, and Dr. John Pruetthttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/commander_ben_milano_elementary_school2.jpgcommander_ben_milano_elementary_school2Young naturalists ask questions at Milano Elementary Schoolhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/commander_ben_milano_elementary_school.jpgcommander_ben_milano_elementary_schoolCommander Ben talks about invasive species at Milano Elementary School2014-06-06T16:54:58+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/05/31/how-i-learned-biology-with-my-textbook-ibook-and-audiobook/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/miller_levine_biology_ibook_quiz.jpgmiller_levine_biology_ibook_quizMiller and Levine Biology book quizhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/miller_levine_biology_ibook.jpgmiller_levine_biology_ibookMiller and Levine Biology book on the iPad - A must!2014-05-31T15:36:58+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/04/24/commander-ben-calls-for-reinforcements-to-battle-invasive-species-during-american-heroes-days/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/commander_ben_camp_mabry_sherman.jpgcommander_ben_camp_mabry_shermanI'm calling in the big guns for the battle against the invasive species2014-04-25T00:34:48+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/04/21/austin-invasive-species-in-the-spotlight-at-st-edwards-university-2014-earth-week/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/st_edwards_earth_week_logo_2014.pngst_edwards_earth_week_logo_2014Our Place in Space: Sustainability, Stewardship and Community - Earth Week 2014 at St. Edwards University2014-04-21T12:21:41+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/about-2/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/austindogalliancelogo.gifaustindogalliancelogohttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/commander-ben-begins-presentation-to-highland-lakes-chapter-of-the-texas-master-naturalist.jpgCommander Ben begins presentation to Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalisthttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/science_weekly_commander_ben_back_cover-1.jpgScience_Weekly_Commander_Ben_Back_Cover-1Commander Ben battling different invasive species in Science Weekly Image credit: Science Weeklyhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/science_weekly_commander_ben_front_cover.jpgScience_Weekly_Commander_Ben_Front_CoverCommander Ben battles invasive species on the cover of Science Weekly Image credit: Science Weeklyhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/usda-logo.jpgUSDA-Logohttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/commander_ben_independence_day1.jpgCommander_Ben_Independence_DayObi-Wan selected as "Dog of the Day" at Taurus Training. https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/commander_ben_independence_day.jpgCommander_Ben_Independence_Dayhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/obi-closeup.jpgObi CloseupObi-Wan...Best Dog Ever!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/aaron-bramley-and-commander-ben-at-lights-camera-help-film-festival.jpgAaron Bramley and Commander Ben at Lights Camera Help Film FestivalCommander Ben and Aaron Bramley, Co-Founder and Chief Operations Offices at "Lights. Camera. Help."https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david-j-neff-and-commander-ben-at-lights-camera-help-film-festival.jpgDavid J. Neff and Commander Ben at Lights Camera Help Film FestivalCommander Ben and David J. Neff, Creator, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at "Lights. Camera. Help."2014-04-14T18:10:50+00:00weekly0.6https://commanderben.com/2014/04/06/fun-activities-for-young-texas-naturalists-at-the-milam-county-nature-festival/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/milam_county_nature_festival_2014.jpgmilam_county_nature_festival_2014The 2014 Annual Milam County Nature Festival has fun and free nature activities for kids of all ages2014-04-06T17:25:52+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/invasive-species-conference/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/texas_invasives_conf_2011_group.jpgtexas_invasives_conf_2011_groupGroup photo from the 2011 Texas Invasive Plant and Pest Conference2014-04-04T13:25:03+00:00weekly0.6https://commanderben.com/2013/04/10/talking-about-invasive-species-and-dyslexia-at-rawson-saunders/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/commander_ben_science_talk_1.jpgCommander_Ben_Science_Talk_1Commander Ben answers some great questions from the students in the 7th grade Rawson Saunders science classhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/commander_ben_dyslexia_talk_1.jpgCommander_Ben_Dyslexia_Talk_1Commander Ben presenting to the Rawson Saunders 7th grade science classhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/commander_ben_jacob_hendrickson_4.jpgCommander_Ben_Jacob_Hendrickson_4Commander Ben and Rawson Saunders Science Teacher, Mr. Jacob Hendricksonhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/commander_ben_nadia_cone_2.jpgCommander_Ben_Nadia_Cone_2Commander Ben and Rawson Saunders Science Teacher Mr. Jacob Hendricksonhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/commander_ben_nadia_cone_1.jpgCommander_Ben_Nadia_Cone_1Commander Ben and Dr. Nadia Conehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/commander_ben_invasive_species_talk_1.jpgCommander_Ben_Invasive_Species_Talk_1Commander Ben talking about invasive species and dyslexia to science classes at the Rawson Saunders School2014-04-03T02:41:27+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/01/06/calling-all-young-eco-heroes-action-for-nature-needs-you/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/beryl_kay_benjamin_shrader.jpgberyl_kay_benjamin_shraderAction for Nature President Beryl Kay with Benjamin Shraderhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/adrienne_scroggie_ben_shrader_shimon_schwarzschild.jpgadrienne_scroggie_ben_shrader_shimon_schwarzschildAdrienne Scroggie, Benjamin Shrader, and Shimon Schwarzschildhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ben_shrader_brent_plater_kevin_huo.jpgben_shrader_brent_plater_kevin_huoBrent Plater, Ben Shrader, and Kevin Huo during the Action for Nature Awards Receptionhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/beryl_kay_eco_hero_setup.jpgberyl_kay_eco_hero_setupGetting ready to talk about invasive species at the Action for Nature awards ceremonyhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ben_shrader_action_for_nature.jpgben_shrader_action_for_natureEco-Hero Commander Ben talks about his work with invasive species at the Action for Nature awards ceremony2014-04-03T02:36:29+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/08/08/young-recruits-join-the-fight-against-invasive-species-at-the-wildflower-center/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/creating_invasive_species_action_diorama.jpgcreating_invasive_species_action_dioramaYoung invasive hunters having fun creating their battles with invasive species action diorama at the Wildflower Centerhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/julie_graham_commander_ben_alice_jansen.jpgjulie_graham_commander_ben_alice_jansenJulie Graham, Commander Ben, and Alice Jansen at the "Roots to Shoots" Nature Nights eventhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/young_invasive_species_hunters_wildflower_center.jpgyoung_invasive_species_hunters_wildflower_centerYoung invasive species hunters practice their action moves with Commander Benhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/future_invasive_hunters_wildflower_center.jpgfuture_invasive_hunters_wildflower_centerA growing battalion of invasive hunters are learning the secrets of the Invasive Hunter Academyhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/invasive_hunter_academy_at_wildflower_center.jpginvasive_hunter_academy_at_wildflower_centerInvasive Hunter Academy setup before the Nature Nights eventhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/commander_ben_fist_bumps_invasive_species_hunter.jpgcommander_ben_fist_bumps_invasive_species_hunterCommander Ben fist bumps a new graduate from the Invasive Hunter Academy at the Wildflower Center2014-04-03T02:28:41+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/03/16/invasive-hunters-and-surprises-at-the-texas-invasive-species-conference/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/commander_ben_invasive_species_award1.jpgcommander_ben_invasive_species_award1Commander Ben receives the 2014 Outstanding Citizen Scientist of the Year awardhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/commander_ben_ronald_billings.jpgcommander_ben_ronald_billingsCommander Ben and Dr. Ronald Billings during a break at the invasive species conferencehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/cmdr_ben_justin_bush_invasive_hunters.jpgcmdr_ben_justin_bush_invasive_huntersCommander Ben and Mr. Justin Bush show off their Invasive Hunter moveshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jerry_cook_commander_ben.jpgjerry_cook_commander_benDr. Jerry Cook and Commander Ben near invasive species postershttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/commander_ben_earl_chilton.jpgcommander_ben_earl_chiltonCommander Ben and Dr. Earl W Chilton II at the Texas Invasive Species Conferencehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/damon_waitt_commander_ben.jpgdamon_waitt_commander_benDr. Damon Waitt and Commander Ben catch a moment together at the Invasive Plant and Pest Conferencehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/grumpy_scientist_invasive_species.pnggrumpy_scientist_invasive_speciesAdventures with Invasive Species presentation slide showing my grumpy scientist character's wide range of emotionshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/commander_ben_preparing_presentation.jpgcommander_ben_preparing_presentationCommander Ben prepares for his invasive species presentation for scientists at the Texas conferencehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/commander_ben_invasive_species_award2.jpgcommander_ben_invasive_species_award2Commander Ben thanks the Texas Invasive Plant and Pest Council for his Outstanding Citizen Scientist award2014-04-03T02:09:08+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/03/30/stop-monkeying-around-primate-social-behavior/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/primate_social_behavior_ut_esi.jpgprimate_social_behavior_ut_esiAmazonian Primate (Photo credit: UT Austin - Environmental Science Institute.)2014-04-04T18:58:15+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2014/02/10/invasive-species-are-on-the-run-at-the-2014-texas-invasive-plant-and-pest-conference/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/commander_ben_sherlock_giant_reed.jpgcommander_ben_sherlock_giant_reedCommander Ben searches his Sherlock mind palace for ways to defeat invasive species2014-02-11T03:11:49+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/12/20/dyslexia-insights-with-the-embracing-dyslexia-film-director/2013-12-24T15:56:10+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/12/23/how-the-embracing-dyslexia-film-found-success-with-kickstarter/2013-12-23T19:00:22+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/11/19/finding-out-youre-dyslexic-in-the-first-grade/2013-11-20T03:50:11+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/11/11/interviews-with-dyslexic-students-at-the-texas-book-festival/2014-02-07T23:27:56+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/11/02/kut-series-on-dyslexia-in-austin/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ben_shrader_sound_of_reading.jpgben_shrader_sound_of_readingBen Shrader talking about dyslexia in his Sound of Reading film about Learning Ally.2013-11-02T19:26:31+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/10/17/dr-john-grotzinger-explores-mars-curiosity-rovers-discoveries/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/curiosity-mars-rover-nasa.jpgcuriosity-mars-rover-nasaMars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover (Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)2013-10-17T12:06:41+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/dyslexia/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ben-smiling-with-textbook-victor-reader-stream2.jpgBen smiling with textbook, victor reader streamListening to my 8th grade science text book using my Victor Reader Stream.2014-02-07T23:32:34+00:00weekly0.6https://commanderben.com/2013/10/01/the-sound-of-reading-austin-teen-creates-film-for-national-dyslexia-awareness-month/2013-10-02T02:07:29+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/09/14/central-texas-gardener-invasive-plants-with-commander-ben/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/central_texas_gardener_watch_party.jpgcentral_texas_gardener_watch_partyCommander Ben and a native Texas Live Oak have a watch party for today's episode of Central Texas Gardener.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/invasive_plants_central_texas_gardener.jpginvasive_plants_central_texas_gardenerCentral Texas Gardener - Invasive Plants with Commander Ben episode2013-09-14T23:45:36+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/09/03/central-texas-gardener-tackles-invasive-species/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/commander_ben_central_texas_gardener.jpgcommander_ben_central_texas_gardenerLinda Lehmusvirta, Commander Ben, and Tom Spencer on the Central Texas Gardener TV set2013-09-07T14:02:36+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/08/15/the-1-in-5-initiative-learning-ally-creates-a-site-for-dyslexics-by-dyslexics/2013-10-02T22:43:05+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/08/05/invasive-species-are-no-match-for-austin-citizen-scientists/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/austin_citizen_scientists.jpgaustin_citizen_scientistsWe had a great time as Austin citizen scientist volunteers to help identify invasive specieshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/austin_johnson_grass.jpgaustin_johnson_grassWe gave a thumbs down to the invasive species, Johnson Grasshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/austin_chinaberry.jpgaustin_chinaberryA Chinaberry, an invasive plant, apprehensively eyes our mapping of Austin invasive specieshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/invasive_species_mapping_quadrants.jpginvasive_species_mapping_quadrantsWe used ropes to divide the area into quadrants to report the invasive species that we found and the City of Austin team leaders recorded the locations on their iPadhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/austin_citizen_scientists_ducks.jpgaustin_citizen_scientists_ducksSome ducks waddled up to join our Austin citizen scientist teamhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/invasive_hunter_johnson_grass.jpginvasive_hunter_johnson_grassJohnson grass is no match to the invasive hunter moves of Austin citizen scientists2013-08-05T15:50:49+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/08/03/secrets-of-the-invasive-hunter-academy/2013-08-03T18:29:52+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/05/31/young-invasive-species-hunters-train-at-the-milam-county-nature-festival/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/el_camino_real_chapter_display.jpgEl_Camino_Real_Chapter_DisplayEl Camino Real - Texas Master Naturalists Chapter displayhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fun_activities_milam_county_nature_festival2.jpgFun_activities_Milam_County_Nature_Festival2More fun activities at the Milam County Nature Festival.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fun_activities_milam_county_nature_festival.jpgFun_activities_Milam_County_Nature_FestivalKids having fun at the Milam County Nature Festivalhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/commander_ben_at_milam_county_nature_festival.jpgCommander_Ben_at_Milam_County_Nature_FestivalCommander Ben training budding naturalists to hunt invasive species.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/milam_county_nature_festival_map.jpgMilam_County_Nature_Festival_MapFinding Commander Ben on a map of the Milam County Nature Festival.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/future_invasive_hunters_milam_county.jpgFuture_Invasive_Hunters_Milam_CountyFuture invasive species hunters train at the Invasive Hunter Academy at the Milam County Nature Festivalhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/joyce_dalley_commander_ben_john_pruett.jpgJoyce_Dalley_Commander_Ben_John_PruettMs. Joyce Dalley, Commander Ben, and Dr. John Pruett in the "Green room" before the invasive species presentation at Rockdale Intermediate Schoolhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/commander_ben_at_rockdale_intermediate_school2.jpgCommander_Ben_at_Rockdale_Intermediate_School2Commander Ben talks about invasive species to over 350 kids at the Rockdale Intermediate School.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/commander_ben_sign_milam_county.jpgCommander_Ben_Sign_Milam_CountyCommander Ben's a featured presentation at 9:30 a.m. at the festival with the Invasive Hunter Academy going on all day.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/invasive_species_hunter_academy_milam_county.jpgInvasive_Species_Hunter_Academy_Milam_CountyCommander Ben getting the Invasive Hunter Academy ready for the Milam County Nature Festival2013-08-02T14:52:58+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/07/11/how-do-you-support-the-lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center/2013-07-12T01:58:26+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/06/18/benjamin-shrader-receives-2013-international-young-eco-hero-award/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/actionfornature_ecohero.jpgactionfornature_ecoherohttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/actionfornaturelogo.gifactionfornaturelogo2013-10-02T22:38:40+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/06/10/watch-out-invasive-species-invasive-hunter-academy-returns-to-nature-nights-at-wildflower-center/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/invasive_hunters_wildflower_center.jpginvasive_hunters_wildflower_centerYoung naturalists train to be invasive hunters during last year's Nature Nights at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Centerhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wildflower_center_nature_nights_2013.jpgwildflower_center_nature_nights_2013Summer 2013 Nature Nights at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Centerhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/naturenights2013.jpgNatureNights20132013-06-10T13:57:11+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/06/06/citizen-scientists-train-to-hunt-the-top-24-invasive-plants-in-austin/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/kudzu_invasive_species_austin.jpgkudzu_invasive_species_austinA sample of kudzu, a nasty invasive specieshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/austin_top_24_invasive_plant_species.jpgaustin_top_24_invasive_plant_speciesTop 24 invasive plant species in the city of Austinhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/invasive_plant_field_identification.jpginvasive_plant_field_identificationIdentifying invasive plants out in the fieldhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/invasive_plant_identification.jpginvasive_plant_identificationLearning up close how to identify invasive plantshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/austin_invasive_species_sketchbook.jpgAustin_invasive_species_sketchbookMy sketchbook of the top 24 invasive plant species in Austin, Texashttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/commander_ben_and_austin_invasive_species_volunteers.jpgCommander_Ben_and_Austin_invasive_species_volunteersCommander Ben and Austin invasive species volunteers getting ready for action2013-06-06T13:10:49+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/videos/2015-02-23T02:41:09+00:00weekly0.6https://commanderben.com/2013/05/29/wildflower-center-features-teen-vs-invasive-species/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/commander_ben_and_saralee_tiede.jpgCommander_Ben_and_Saralee_TiedeCommander Ben & Ms. Saralee Tiede at The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Centerhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wildflower_center_magazine_summer2013.jpgwildflower_center_magazine_summer2013Commander Ben Featured in Wildflower Center Magazine2013-05-29T13:01:29+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/05/15/learn-about-cellular-engineering-and-low-cost-medical-devices-with-dr-andrew-ellington/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/commander_ben_andrew_ellington_ut_austin.jpgCommander_Ben_Andrew_Ellington_UT_AustinCommander Ben and Dr. Andrew Ellington talk about cellular biology and more fun stuff at UT Austin.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/how_invasive_species_spread_disease.jpgHow_Invasive_Species_Spread_DiseaseHow invasive species can spread disease poster sessionhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hensgen_banner_ben_ellington_ut_austin.jpgHensgen_Banner_Ben_Ellington_UT_AustinMr. Geoffrey Hensgen, Dr. Jay Banner, Commander Ben, and Dr. Andrew Ellington at Hot Science - Cool Talks2013-05-15T13:01:29+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/05/08/commander-ben-talks-about-invasive-species-and-dyslexia-at-rockdale-intermediate-school/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/invasive_hunters_rockdale_intermediate.jpgInvasive_Hunters_Rockdale_IntermediateMs. Susan Boyd, Dr. John Pruett, Ms. Joyce Dalley, and Commander Ben show off their invasive hunter skills.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ecesis_invasive_species_rockdale_intermediate.jpgEcesis_Invasive_Species_Rockdale_IntermediateCommander Ben talks about his "Ecesis Far Far Away Video" and the invasive species Elephant Ear.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/commander_ben_rockdale_intermediate.jpgCommander_Ben_Rockdale_IntermediateCommander Ben talks to 350 enthusiastic students at Rockdale Intermediate School2013-05-08T13:12:17+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/05/05/commander-ben-celebrates-earth-day-at-st-edwards-university/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/commander_ben_mitch_robinson.jpgCommander_Ben_Mitch_RobinsonCommander Ben and Mitch Robinson at St. Edward's Earth Week celebrationshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/st_edwards_sustainable_food_center.jpgst_edwards_sustainable_food_centerSustainable Food Center at St. Edward's Earth Week celebrationshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/st_edwards_jbgorganic.jpgst_edwards_jbgorganicJohnson's Backyard Garden at St. Edwards Earth Week celebrationshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/st_edwards_car2go.jpgst_edwards_car2goCar2Go at St. Edwards Earth Week celebrationshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/st_edwards_agana.jpgst_edwards_aganaAgana Rainwater at St. Edwards Earth Week celebrationshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/commander_ben_earth_week.jpgCommander_Ben_Earth_WeekCommander Ben joins St Edward's Earth Week celebrationshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/commander_ben_st_edwards.jpgCommander_Ben_St_EdwardsCommander Ben and the Invasive Hunter Academy at St. Edward's University2013-05-06T01:46:08+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/04/17/invasive-hunter-academy-returns-to-st-edwards-university-for-earth-day/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/invasive_hunter_academy_logo.jpgInvasive_Hunter_Academy_logoJoin the Invasive Hunter Academy and be one of the few. The proud. The fighting naturalists!2013-05-06T01:44:56+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/05/06/commander-ben-joins-earth-week-activities-at-st-edwards-university%e2%80%a8/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/commander_ben_mitch_robinson_st_edwards.jpgCommander_Ben_Mitch_Robinson_St_Edwards2013-04-18T02:47:04+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/01/28/learning-ally-features-student-adventurer-commander-ben/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ben_and_jenny_falke_learning_ally.jpgBen_and_Jenny_Falke_Learning_AllyCommander Ben and Ms. Jenny Falke after her interview with him for Learning Ally2013-04-11T13:44:34+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/07/05/the-amazing-invasive-hunter-man/2013-04-11T01:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/02/25/an-invasive-species-worst-nightmare-texas-co-op-power-magazine-and-commander-ben-team-up/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/detail_1303_txusa_ben.jpgdetail_1303_txusa_benCommander Ben: An Invasive's Worst Nightmare. (Photo Credit: Will van Derbeek)2013-04-04T15:44:28+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/03/25/commander-ben-receives-2013-outstanding-invasive-species-volunteer-award/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/commander_ben_2013_invasive_species_award.jpgCommander_Ben_2013_Invasive_Species_AwardCommander Ben displays his 2013 Outstanding Terrestrial Invasive Species Volunteer of the Year Award in front of admiring Giant Reed invasive plants.2013-03-28T13:06:31+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2011/05/08/who-will-fell-this-titan-video/2013-03-25T00:20:34+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/03/20/invasive-species-vs-texas-invaders-iphone-app/2013-03-21T02:24:00+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/03/18/iphone-and-android-apps-to-learn-about-and-report-invasive-species/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/invasive_species_iphone_apps.jpginvasive_species_iphone_appsInvasive species apps on the iPhone2013-03-18T20:37:30+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/03/16/how-to-succeed-in-hunting-invasive-species-without-really-trying/2013-03-17T01:13:15+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/03/03/vine-and-twitter-in-action-at-ut-austin/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/invasivehunter_utaustin_vine1a.jpgInvasiveHunter_UTAustin_Vine1aUTAustin replies to InvasiveHunter Tweet during Explore UThttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/invasivehunter_utaustin_vine3.jpgInvasiveHunter_UTAustin_Vine3Using Vine and Twitter at the UT Austin Texas Memorial Museumhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/invasivehunter_utaustin_vine2.jpgInvasiveHunter_UTAustin_Vine2Using Vine and Twitter at the UT Austin Jackson School of Geoscienceshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/invasivehunter_utaustin_vine1.jpgInvasiveHunter_UTAustin_Vine1Using Vine and Twitter at UT Austin during Explore UT2013-03-04T02:20:31+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/02/13/learn-how-to-create-great-films-with-lights-camera-help/2013-02-17T15:49:58+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/02/05/minecraft-board-games-and-other-surprises-at-sxsw-gaming-expo/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/commander_ben_sxsw_gaming_4.jpgCommander_Ben_SXSW_Gaming_4Trying out one of the many game demos at SXSW Gaming Expo 2012https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/commander_ben_sxsw_gaming_3.jpgCommander_Ben_SXSW_Gaming_3Commander Ben at the SXSW Gaming Expo 2012https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/commander_ben_sxsw_gaming_2.jpgCommander_Ben_SXSW_Gaming_2Playing Settlers of Catan Card Game at SXSW Gaming Expo 2012https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/commander_ben_sxsw_gaming_5.jpgCommander_Ben_SXSW_Gaming_5Red 5 Studios at SXSW Gaming Expo 20122013-02-06T03:30:52+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/01/21/top-5-washington-dc-museums-for-invasive-species-hunters/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/us_capitol_invasive_species_hunter.jpgUS_Capitol_Invasive_Species_HunterCommander Ben Goes to Washington2013-01-21T21:47:19+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/01/02/commander-bens-an-invasive-carol-video-featured-in-the-iwire-invasive-species-newsletter/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dec-2011-iwire-invasive-carol.pngDec 2011 iWire Invasive Carol2013-01-14T16:31:59+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/01/07/learn-more-about-the-future-of-hurricanes-on-the-texas-gulf-coast/2013-01-08T04:58:26+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/01/05/top-five-most-common-cancers/2013-01-05T16:31:47+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2013/01/01/talking-about-epigenetics-with-dr-mark-clanton/2013-01-02T01:57:46+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/12/29/bow-wow-reading-dogs-austin-dog-alliance/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/austin-dog-alliance-action-shot-2-with-max-539.jpgAustin Dog Alliance Action Shot 2 with Max 539Working with Maxhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/austin-dog-alliance-action-shot-with-max-538.jpgAustin Dog Alliance Action Shot with Max 538Action Shot! Lots of doggie kisses.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/austin-dog-alliance-with-friend-2-537.jpgAustin Dog Alliance with Friend 2 537This Bow Wow Reading Dog decided he wanted to try and sit in my lap!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/austin-dog-alliance-with-friend-536.jpgAustin Dog Alliance with Friend 536Working with a Bow Wow Reading Dog2012-12-29T16:59:17+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/12/22/ghosts-of-invasive-species-past-present-and-future-in-a-christmas-carol/2012-12-22T22:15:36+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/12/20/how-does-lifestyle-affect-your-cancer-risk/2012-12-21T04:06:42+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/12/16/how-cancer-begins-with-misbehaving-dna/2012-12-17T02:26:31+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/11/27/invasive-species-hunter-teams-up-commander-ben-and-science-weekly/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/science_weekly_commander_ben_invasive_species2.jpgScience_Weekly_Commander_Ben_Invasive_Species2Commander Ben battling different invasive species in Science Weekly Image credit: Science Weeklyhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/science_weekly_commander_ben_invasive_species.jpgScience_Weekly_Commander_Ben_Invasive_SpeciesCommander Ben battles invasive species on the cover of Science Weekly Image credit: Science Weekly2012-12-05T23:52:48+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/11/19/commander-ben-talks-about-invasive-species-with-highland-lakes-master-naturalists/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/commander-ben-and-fredi-franki-of-highland-lakes-chapter-of-the-texas-master-naturalist.jpgCommander Ben and Fredi Franki of Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master NaturalistCommander Ben and Fredi Franki, President of the Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalisthttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/commander-ben-and-linda-onan-of-highland-lakes-chapter-of-the-texas-master-naturalist.jpgCommander Ben and Linda O'Nan of Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master NaturalistCommander Ben and Linda O'Nan, Vice President of the Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/commander-ben-begins-presentation-to-highland-lakes-chapter-of-the-texas-master-naturalist.jpgCommander Ben begins presentation to Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalisthttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sheryl-smith-rogers-introduces-commander-ben-to-highland-lakes-chapter-of-the-texas-master-naturalist.jpgSheryl Smith Rogers introduces Commander Ben to Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master NaturalistSheryl Smith-Rogers introduces Commander Ben to the Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalisthttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/commander-ben-prepares-for-his-invasive-presentation-to-highland-lakes-chapter-of-the-texas-master-naturalist.jpgCommander Ben prepares for his invasive presentation to Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master NaturalistCommander Ben prepares for his presentation using his iPadhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hat-from-the-highland-lakes-chapter-of-the-texas-master-naturalist.jpgHat from the Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master NaturalistLove the hat! :-)https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/gifts-from-the-highland-lakes-chapter-of-the-texas-master-naturalist.jpgGifts from the Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master NaturalistGreat goodie bag! Thank you!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sheryl-smith-rogers-of-highland-lakes-chapter-of-the-texas-master-naturalist.jpgSheryl Smith Rogers of Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master NaturalistCommander Ben & Sheryl Smith-Rogers, Texas Master Naturalist, Highland Lakes Grouphttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/invasive-species-presentation-to-highland-lakes-chapter-of-the-texas-master-naturalist.jpgInvasive Species Presentation to Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist2012-11-21T17:42:56+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/11/11/invasive-hunter-academy-thrives-at-ut-austins-hot-science-cool-talks/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/jay_famiglietti_last_call_at_the_oasis_ut_austin.jpgJay_Famiglietti_Last_Call_at_the_Oasis_UT_AustinDr. Jay Famiglietti's Last Call at the Oasis presentation at Hot Science - Cool Talkshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/invasive_species_hunter_academy_ut_austin.jpgInvasive_Species_Hunter_Academy_UT_AustinOne of the Invasive Hunter Academy tables before the start of Hot Science - Cool Talks at UT Austinhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/giantreed_bigbend_johngoolsby.jpgGiantReed_BigBend_JohnGoolsbyGiant Reed along the Rio Grande River near Big Bend National Park Credit: Mr. John Goolsby, USDAhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/giantreedatriograndecenterforinvasivespeicesresearch.jpgGiantReedatRioGrandeCenterforInvasiveSpeicesResearchGiant Reed along the Rio Grande River Photo Credit: Center for Invasive Species Researchhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/texas_invasives_giant_reed_map.pngtexas_invasives_giant_reed_mapRecorded locations of the Giant Reed around Austin Photo credit: Texas Invasives websitehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/commander_ben_hot_science_prelecture.jpgCommander_Ben_Hot_Science_PrelectureCommander Ben before the start of the Hot Science - Cool Talks prelecture funhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/jay_famiglietti_commander_ben_ut_austin.jpgJay_Famiglietti_Commander_Ben_UT_AustinCommander Ben and Dr. Jay Famiglietti wrap up Hot Science - Cool Talks on a humorous notehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/commander_ben_ut_austin.jpgCommander Ben talks about invasive species at UT Austin's Environmental Science InstituteCommander Ben motions to how high (and higher!) the Giant Reed invasive plant can grow Photo credit: UT Austin Environmental Science Institutehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ut_austin_invasive_hunter.jpgNew invasive hunter graduate at UT Austin Hot Science - Cool TalksNew Invasive Hunter graduate shows off her "I'm an Invasive Hunter" sticker and Wildflower Center brochure Photo credit: UT Austin Environmental Science Institutehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hot_science_high_school_students.jpgCommander Ben talks with high school students about invasive species at Hot Science - Cool TalksCommander Ben talks with high school students about invasive species at Hot Science - Cool Talks Photo credit: UT Austin Environmental Science Institute2012-11-12T01:10:54+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/11/05/last-call-at-the-oasis-interview-series-with-dr-jay-famiglietti/2012-11-05T18:36:40+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/10/25/will-there-be-enough-water-for-the-21st-century/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/jay_famiglietti_commander_ben.jpgJay_Famiglietti_Commander_BenDr. Jay Famiglietti and Commander Ben at the Environmental Science Institute at UT Austin2012-10-26T01:33:32+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/10/02/how-percy-jackson-made-dyslexia-cool/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/cmdr_ben_rick_riordan_bookpeople.jpgCmdr_Ben_Rick_Riordan_BookPeopleYoung Commander Ben and Mr. Rick Riordan at The Red Pyramid book signing at BookPeople2013-04-22T01:39:55+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/10/07/invasive-species-cant-hide-during-sxsw-eco/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/english_ivy_sxsweco_waller_creek1.jpgEnglish_Ivy_SXSWEco_Waller_CreekInvasive English Ivy begins to suffocate a tree along Waller Creek.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/giant_reed_sxsweco_waller_creek1.jpgGiant_Reed_SXSWEco_Waller_CreekI sense a disturbance in the ecosystem. Is the Giant Reed trying to sneak up on me again?https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/austin_american_statesman_sxsweco_waller_creek.jpgAustin_American_Statesman_SXSWEco_Waller_CreekA photographer from the Austin American-Statesman snaps a picture of our tactical reports.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/turtles_sxsweco_austin_waller_creek.jpgTurtles_SXSWEco_Austin_Waller_CreekWe had a nice audience of turtles during our great day of mapping!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/johnson_grass_sxsweco_waller_creek.jpgJohnson_Grass_SXSWEco_Waller_CreekMapping a polygon location of Johnson Grass.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/elephant_ear_nandina_sxsweco.jpgElephant_Ear_Nandina_SXSWEcoSupervillian team up: Elephant ear next to planted Nandiahttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/elephant_ear_sxsweco_invasive_species.jpgElephant_Ear_SXSWEco_Invasive_SpeciesYou can run Elephant Ear, but you can't hide!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/king_ranch_bluestem_sxsweco_waller_creek.jpgKing_Ranch_Bluestem_SXSWEco_Waller_CreekA close up of KR Bluestem. Their seeds spread easily.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kr_bluestem_sxsw_eco_waller_creek.jpgKR_Bluestem_SXSW_Eco_Waller_CreekKing Ranch Bluestem (KR Bluestem) at our feed. Unfortunately, you can find them all over Texas, especially on roadsides.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/elephant_ear_sxsw_eco_waller_creek.jpgElephant_Ear_SXSW_Eco_Waller_CreekCan you spot the Elephant Ear on Waller Creek in Austin, Texas?2012-10-09T12:15:33+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/10/04/my-first-day-at-sxsw-eco-with-foodies-and-filmmakers/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/stephen_vogelpohl_sxsw_eco_cmdr_ben.jpgStephen_Vogelpohl_SXSW_Eco_Cmdr_BenMr. Steve Vogelpohl and Commander Ben at SXSW Ecohttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/griffin_gardner_sxsw_eco_cmdr_ben.jpgGriffin_Gardner_SXSW_Eco_Cmdr_BenMs. Griffin Gardner and Commander Ben at SXSW Ecohttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/addie_broyles_sxsw_eco_cmdr_ben.jpgAddie_Broyles_SXSW_Eco_Cmdr_BenMs. Addie Broyles and Commander Ben at SXSW Ecohttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/commander_ben_sxsw_eco.jpgCommander_Ben_SXSW_EcoCommander Ben at SXSW Eco 20122012-11-05T18:39:04+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/10/03/my-adventure-as-an-invasive-hunter-at-sxsw-eco-begins/2012-10-03T12:40:12+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/10/01/what-steven-spielberg-movie-making-dyslexia-and-me-have-in-common/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/handsome-ben-1.jpgHandsome Ben 1https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/commander-ben-at-lights-camera-help-focus-on-good-film-festival.jpgCommander Ben Commander Ben - Filmmaker!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/steven_spielberg_1999.jpgSteven_Spielberg_1999Director Steven Spielberg Photo Credit: Wikipedia and the Department of Defense2012-10-02T03:39:38+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/09/24/insurgent-chinese-privet-attempts-invasive-species-comeback/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/chinese_privet_cut_stump.jpgChinese_Privet_cut_stumpCut stump of Chinese Privet, an invasive species on the Balcones Canyonland Preserve.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/commander_ben_and_chris_warren.jpgCommander_Ben_and_Chris_WarrenCommander Ben and biologist Chris Warren taking a break from battling Chinese Privet.2012-10-02T01:50:55+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/09/17/what-is-dyslexia-and-what-does-it-mean-to-me/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/using-ipad-text-to-speach-function-3.jpgUsing iPad Dictation ModeHere I am using the iPad Diction Mode.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/using-ipad-text-to-speach-function-2.jpgUsing iPad Text to Speach Function 2Here I am using the iPad Text to Speech function.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/commander-ben-using-learning-ally-mobile-device-app.jpgCommander Ben using Learning Ally mobile device appThis is the Learning Ally app for the iPhone.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/young-commander-ben.jpgYoung Commander BenYoung Commander Ben - Invasive Hunter!https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/using-ipad-text-to-speach-function.jpgUsing iPad Text to Speach functionHere I am using the iPad Text to Speech function. https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/using-ipad-dictation-mode.jpgUsing iPad Dictation ModeHere I am using the iPad Dictation Mode.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ipad-microphone-2.jpgiPad microphone 2iPad Dictation Modehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ben-smiling-with-textbook-victor-reader-stream1.jpgBen smiling with textbook, victor reader streamListening to my 8th grade science textbook using my Victor Reader "Stream".https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ben-smiling-with-textbook-victor-reader-stream.jpgBen smiling with textbook, victor reader streamUsing my stream to listening to my 8th grade science textbook.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/victor-reader-stream-2.jpgVictor Reader Stream 2Victor Reader "Stream" and Audio Chips2014-09-29T01:39:02+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/09/18/vote-for-my-sxswedu-presentation-what-invasive-species-taught-me-about-dyslexia/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sxswedu.pngSXSWedu2012-09-21T18:27:20+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/09/19/how-to-make-paper-journals-dyslexic-friendly/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dyslexia-commander-ben-ipad-open-notebook-and-pen.jpgDyslexia - Commander Ben, iPad, Open Notebook and PenHere I am getting ready to write in my journal with the iPad ready to help.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dyslexia-commander-bens-39-clues-note.jpgDyslexia - Commander Ben's 39 Clues NoteMy early attempts at writing - a "Clue" from The 39 Clues.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/dyslexia-ipad-notebook-and-pen.jpgDyslexia - iPad, Notebook and PenMy Notebook, Pen, and iPad2014-09-29T01:29:08+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/09/21/if-you-have-dyslexia-make-the-ipad-or-the-iphone-speak/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/iphone-speak-selection-1.pngiPhone Speak Selection 1Highlight the text you want to read on the iPhone, then tap on "Speak".https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/iphone-speak-selection-4.pngiPhone Speak Selection 4Tap on OFF Button to turn "Speak Selection" ON, then adjust the reading speed.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/iphone-speak-selection-3.pngiPhone Speak Selection 3Tap on the "Speak Selection" Bar on the iPhone screen.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/iphone-speak-selection-2.pngiPhone Speak Selection 2Tap on the "Accessibility" bar on the iPhone screen within the "Settings" App.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/speak-selection-function-on-the-ipad.jpgSpeak Selection Function on the iPad"Speak Selection" Function on the iPadhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/using-ipad-text-to-speach-function-21.jpgUsing iPad Text to Speach Function 2Just highlight the text you want to read and then tap on "Speak".https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/speech-selection-3.pngSpeech Selection 3Tap on the "OFF" icon to turn Speak Selection "ON". Next adjust the "Speaking Rate" on the iPad screen.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/speech-selection-2.pngSpeech Selection 2Tap on the "Speech Selection" Bar on the iPad Screenhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/speech-selection-1.pngSpeech Selection 1Tap on the "Accessibility" Bar within "Settings" on the iPad https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/settings-app-icon.jpgsettings-app-iconThe "Settings" App Icon on the iPad 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Ben and Dr Kirk2012-09-16T18:53:23+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/01/07/intercepted-transmission-to-dr-andrew-howell-for-hot-science-cool-talks/2012-09-16T18:53:04+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/01/22/commander-ben-selected-by-austin-family-magazine/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/cmdr_ben_canoeing.jpgCmdr_Ben_Canoeing2012-09-16T18:51:04+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2011/12/04/dr-chris-kirk-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-aye-aye/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cmd-ben-and-dr-kirk2.jpgCmd Ben and Dr Kirk2https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cmdr-ben-aye-aye-glasses.jpgCmdr Ben Aye Aye Glasses2012-09-16T18:50:58+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2011/12/11/an-invasive-carol-battles-with-invasive-species-video-series/2013-01-07T16:24:23+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2011/12/18/rare-texas-plants-struggle-against-invasive-species/2012-09-16T18:50:39+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/06/24/hummingbirds-hover-into-the-wildflower-center-during-nature-nights/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/black_chinned_hummingbird.jpgblack_chinned_hummingbirdBlack-chinned hummingbird (female) Photo credit: User Mdf on Wikipedia2012-09-16T18:50:29+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/06/22/citizen-scientists-band-together-with-the-invaders-of-texas-program/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/invasive_hunter_academy.jpginvasive_hunter_academyCommander Ben standing at the ready in front of the Invasive Hunter Academyhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/invasive_hunter_academy_video_screening.jpegInvasive_Hunter_Academy_Video_ScreeningInvasive Hunter Academy video screening at the workshophttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/emerald_ash_borer.jpgemerald_ash_borerLearning about the Emerald Ash Borerhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/invaders_of_texas_mobile_app.jpginvaders_of_texas_mobile_appInvaders of Texas Android and iPhone mobile app to report invasive species coming soonhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/commander_ben_with_arundo_donax.jpgcommander_ben_with_arundo_donaxCommander Ben unfazed by the looming stand of Giant Reeds sneaking up on him.https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/invasive_species_jessica_strickland.jpginvasive_species_jessica_stricklandMs. Jessica Strickland's invasive species workshop presentationhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/japanese_climbing_fern.jpgjapanese_climbing_fernPressed sample of a Japanese Climbing Fernhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/giant_reed_lady_bird_johnson_cmdr_ben.jpggiant_reed_lady_bird_johnson_cmdr_benCommander Ben with a Giant Reed at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Centerhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/lady_bird_johnson_wildflower_turtle.jpgLady_bird_johnson_wildflower_turtleTurtle in the pond at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Centerhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/jessica_strickland_cmdr_ben_damon_waitt.jpgjessica_strickland_cmdr_ben_damon_waittJessica Strickland, Commander Ben, and Dr. Damon Waitt at the Invasive Hunter Academy2012-09-16T18:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/06/19/rise-of-the-butterflies-at-nature-nights/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wildflower_center_nature_nights_banner.jpgwildflower_center_nature_nights_banner2012-09-16T18:49:57+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/06/10/can-invasive-species-trigger-black-swan-events-in-nature/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/black_swan_david_orr_hot_science.jpgblack_swan_david_orr_hot_science2012-09-16T18:49:42+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/06/09/first-wave-of-tsunami-debris-brings-dock-loaded-with-invasive-species-to-the-us-west-coast/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/burying_invasive_species_from_tsunami_dock.jpgburying_invasive_species_from_tsunami_dockOregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff and volunteers burying invasive species from the tsunami dock Photo credit: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/torches_to_remove_invasives_from_dock.jpgtorches_to_remove_invasives_from_dockVolunteers use torches to remove invasives species from tsunami dock Photo credit: Oregon Parks and Recreation Departmenthttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/shoveling_off_tsunami_dock.jpgshoveling_off_tsunami_dockVolunteers removing invasive species from washed up dock Photo credit: Oregon Parks and Recreation Departmenthttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wakame_invasive_species_tsunami_dock.jpgwakame_invasive_species_tsunami_dockInvasive species and seaweed hitchhiker Wakame on the dock Photo credit: Oregon Parks and Recreation Departmenthttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/japanese_tsunami_dock_in_oregon.jpgjapanese_tsunami_dock_in_oregonDock torn away by 2011 Japanese tsunami arrives in Oregon Photo credit: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department2012-09-16T18:49:34+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/06/01/record-sightings-of-invasives-and-attend-the-next-invasive-species-eradication-workshop/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/giant-reed-lady-bird-lake-locations-map.pngGiant Reed Lady Bird Lake Locations MapReported locations of the Giant Reed (Arundo donax) around Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas.2012-09-16T18:48:41+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/05/28/invasive-hunter-academy-joins-nature-nights-at-the-wildflower-center-to-teach-kids-about-invasive-species/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/commander-ben-invasive-hunter-academy.jpgCommander Ben and the Invasive Hunter Academy at the U.S. Botanic Gardens2012-09-16T18:48:30+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/04/03/the-unstoppable-invasive-bastard-cabbage/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/commander-ben-battles-the-invasive-bastard-cabbage.jpgCommander Ben battles the invasive Bastard CabbageCommander Ben gives Bastard Cabbage the business2012-09-16T18:48:20+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/03/29/whirlpool-springs-to-life-in-onion-creek-above-cripple-crawfish-cave/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/cmdr-ben-amanda-ross-kevin-thuesen.jpgCmdr Ben Amanda Ross Kevin ThuesenMs. Amanda Ross, Commander Ben, and Dr. Kevin Thuesen and the end of our wonderful whirlpool hikehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/cripple-crawfish-cave-whirlpool.jpgCripple Crawfish Cave WhirlpoolCripple Crawfish Cave Whirlpool in Onion Creekhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/evidence-of-feral-hogs-near-onion-creek.jpgEvidence of feral hogs near onion creekhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/camouflaged-snake-near-onion-creek.jpgCamouflaged snake near onion creekhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/visible-rattlesnake-near-onion-creek.jpgVisible rattlesnake near onion creekhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/karst-with-huge-crack-near-onion-creek.jpgKarst with huge crack near onion creekKarst feature with a huge draining crackhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dry-karst-with-flint-near-onion-creek.jpgDry karst with flint near onion creekDry karst feature with flint rockshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/slowly-draining-karst-near-onion-creek.jpgSlowly draining karst near onion creekSlowly draining karst feature near Onion Creekhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/commander-ben-whirlpool-onion-creek.jpgCommander Ben whirlpool onion creekCommander Ben near the Cripple Crawfish Cave whirlpool in Onion Creek2012-09-16T18:47:39+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/03/20/commander-ben-leads-young-invasive-hunters-during-national-invasive-species-awareness-week/2012-09-16T18:47:15+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/03/16/jewel-cichlid-shatters-native-ecosystems/2012-09-16T18:47:05+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/03/13/sign-up-for-the-shadow-a-scientist-program-at-ut-austin/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dr-greg-clark-explore-ut.jpgDr Greg Clark Explore UT2012-09-16T18:46:57+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/03/12/the-fascinating-hidden-world-of-plants-at-explore-ut/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/plants-release-protease-inhibitors-for-defense.jpgPlants release protease inhibitors for defensehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/plants-detect-mechanical-and-insect-damage.jpgPlants detect mechanical and insect damagehttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/plants-detect-insect-saliva.jpgplants 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Plants2012-09-16T18:46:46+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/03/11/hands-on-sheep-heart-and-lungs-at-explore-ut/2012-09-16T18:46:36+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/03/05/commander-ben-eats-a-live-mealworm-at-explore-ut/2012-09-16T18:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/03/01/plants-fossils-and-gold-e-locks-at-explore-ut/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/exploreut.jpgexploreut2012-09-16T18:46:19+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/02/12/lots-of-fun-coming-to-kids-day-during-national-invasive-species-awareness-week/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/commanderbensparringstance.jpgcommanderbensparringstance2012-11-27T16:25:25+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/02/11/young-commander-ben-and-dr-john-grotzinger-rocket-to-mars/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/cmdr_ben_drgrotzinger-grotzinger.jpgcmdr_ben_drGrotzinger 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sporeshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/burned-redwood-tree-still-stands.jpgBurned Redwood Tree Still Standshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/redwood-ferns.jpgCommon Sword ferns near redwoodshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/cmdr-ben-and-redwoods.jpgCommander Ben and the Redwood trees2013-06-18T16:26:19+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/05/05/behind-the-scenes-of-the-native-plant-avengers-movie-trailer/2012-09-16T18:44:05+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/04/29/rasberry-crazy-ants-establish-beachhead-in-central-texas/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/rasberry-crazy-ants-texas-invasive-species-poster.jpgRasberry crazy ant invasive species poster at the 2011 Texas Invasive Plant and Pest ConferenceRasberry crazy ant invasive species poster at the 2011 Texas Invasive Plant and Pest 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Austinhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/food-made-with-crickets-at-insecta-fiesta.jpgFood made with crickets at Insecta Fiestahttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/insect-food-menu-at-insecta-fiesta.jpgInsect food menu at Insecta Fiestahttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/butterfly-collection-at-insecta-fiesta.jpgUT Austin Butterfly collection at Insecta Fiestahttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ironclad-beetle-near-herbarium.jpgIronclad beetle near herbariumhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/insect-collection-tools.jpgInsect collection tools for entomology2012-09-16T18:44:03+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/04/15/usda-celebrates-commander-ben-and-his-invasive-hunter-academy/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/commander-ben-and-kelsey-branch-aphis-biologist.jpgCommander Ben and Kelsey Branch APHIS Biologist during National Invasive Species Awareness Week2012-09-16T18:44:02+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/04/09/life-on-europa-interview-series-with-dr-britney-schmidt/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/commander-ben-and-dr-britney-schmidt.jpgCommander Ben and Dr Britney Schmidt talk about 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Ben joins flintknapping artisan JC Pollard and Kim Johnson at the Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve2012-09-16T18:42:19+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2011/11/20/top-5-invasive-plants-sneaking-into-the-balcones-canyonlands-preserve/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bcp_spring_concordia.jpgbcp_spring_concordiaRare spring flows in the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve near Concorida Universityhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/cmdr_ben_bill_carr2.jpgcmdr_ben_bill_carrhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/cmdr_ben_bill_carr1.jpgcmdr_ben_bill_carrhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/cmdr_ben_bill_carr.jpgcmdr_ben_bill_carrCommander Ben and Bill Carr learn about the native and invasive plants of the Balcones Canyonlands 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Center2012-09-16T18:40:51+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/07/29/research-brings-invasive-jewel-cichlid-to-the-end-of-the-line-at-the-brackenridge-field-lab/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/cmdr-ben-hunting-invasive-species-jewel-cichlid.jpgCmdr Ben hunting invasive species Jewel CichlidCommander Ben hunting Jewel Cichlid at the Brackenridge Field Lab to help with invasive species researchhttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/brackenridge-field-lab-invasive-species-research.jpgBrackenridge Field Lab Invasive Species ResearchMs. Laura Dugan, Ms. Jeanine Abrams McLean, and Commander Ben examining the Jewel Cichlid, an invasive specieshttps://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/cmdr-ben-and-laura-dugan-with-jewel-cichlid.jpgCmdr Ben and Laura Dugan with Jewel CichlidMs. Laura Dugan and Commander Ben with captured invasive 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Wikipedia2012-09-16T18:39:03+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/09/09/black-swan-events-explored-at-hot-science-cool-talks/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/black_swan.jpgblack_swanBlack Swan Photo credit: Calvin Teo on wikipedia2012-09-16T18:38:49+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/09/11/patriotdayremembering-911/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sometimes-islands-amercian-flag.jpgSometimes Islands Amercian Flag2012-09-16T18:38:41+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/09/12/texas-wildflowers-assemble-against-invasive-species-at-the-lights-camera-help-film-festival/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/native_plant_avengers.jpgNative_Plant_AvengersCommander Ben leads Texas bluebonnet, Indian Paintbrush, and Bitterweed against Invasive Species in Native Plant Avengers2012-09-16T18:38:31+00:00monthlyhttps://commanderben.com/2012/09/13/4th-annual-lights-camera-help-goes-live/https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/food-at-the-lights-camera-help-film-festival-2.jpgFood at the Lights Camera Help Film Festival 2https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/food-at-the-lights-camera-help-film-festival-1.jpgFood at the Lights Camera Help Film Festival 1https://commanderben.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/david-j-neff-and-commander-ben-at-lights-camera-help-film-festival.jpgDavid J. 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