I’m calling in the big guns for the battle against invasive species
Calling all Austin Invasive Hunters! Your native ecosystem needs you!
Join me this weekend (April 26-27) in Austin, Texas, during Camp Mabry’s 2014 American Heroes Days, which includes the Muster Days event and the Texas Military Forces Museum open house. This event traces its roots back to the days when Texas was still a republic and troops were “mustered” or called to report.
During American Heroes Days you’ll meet reenactors from all periods of Texas history and get to know their historical uniforms and equipment.
On both Saturday and Sunday at 2pm, you won’t want to miss the WWII battle reenactment, where you’ll find out about the troops and tactics that were used. I’ve been to these reenactments when I was younger and they are amazing!
Focus on Texas native species and cultural heritage
My thanks to Dr. Linda Brown, Natural Resource Program Manager, for inviting me to bring my Invasive Hunter Academy to be part of event’s environmental section, focusing on Texas’ native species and cultural heritage. In addition to learning about our American heroes at Camp Mabry, young naturalists can also learn about invasive species and become official Invasive Hunters!
Parents and adults won’t want to miss talking with Mr. Justin Bush, Invasive Species Coordinator for the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. He’ll also have a table to talk about the ways that you can treasure our native Texas plants and protect our native ecosystem.
This weekend’s going to be action packed!
Whirlwind of activity
I’ve brought the Invasive Hunter Academy to so many great events these last few weeks, that I haven’t had a chance to talk about them with you.
Look for my posts in the coming weeks where I share some of my experiences working with young naturalists and the Invasive Hunter Academy.
Hope to see you this weekend! 🙂
Your friend,
Ben
Commander Ben 