Serving Presidio, Jeff Davis and Brewster counties; The Tierra Grande
Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists is hosting a small acreage
land management workshop on Saturday, June 7th from 8:30 AM to 4PM at
the Turner Range Animal Science Building on the Sul Ross State
University campus. The workshop will address how the development of
subdivisions fragments rural lands and threatens wildlife habitat.
Fragmentation is a world- wide threat to wildlife. It crowds and
impairs necessary living space, blocks travel corridors and disrupts
access to feeding and water supplies.

If you own anywhere from one acre to two thousand acres you are a
small acreage landowner. And if you are looking for the tools you
need to manage your property to benefit wildlife this workshop
promises some guidelines to help you achieve your goals. Topics
included in the workshop are:

o Wildlife ethics – what we can do to counter act the
loss of habitat for wildlife
o Habitat requirements- what they are and what
resources are available to you to help improve habitat on your land
o How to work with nature to create healthy land and
habitat at the same time
o Bats and their important role in the desert ecosystem
o Discussion of projects on the Miller Ranch of
Valentine Texas and how they are working to enhance wildlife habitat
on their ranch

The workshop will end with a trip to the Chihuahuan Desert Research
Institute to view examples of water features and native plant gardens
that improve habitat for both humans and wildlife.

Texas Parks and Wildlife, The Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute,
Borderlands Research Institute for Natural Resource Management at Sul
Ross State University, The Natural Resources Conservation Service and
the Sul Ross State University Wildlife Club are partnering together
to bring this opportunity to The Big Bend Region.
The Cost of the workshop is $25.00 per person which covers snacks,
lunch, refreshments, and materials. Registration is required.
Contact the Borderlands Research Institute for Natural Resource
Management at 432-837-8488 to sign up. For more information contact
Steve Elfring at 432-364- 2673 or selfring@... .