I'd Rather Be Hiking

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

"For centuries, we believed 'you are what you eat' was the only rule for making a queen bee. Our study rewrites that rule to say 'you are where you live, too...."

A diet of royal jelly isn't the only thing that makes a queen bee—it's her environment, as well

06/11/2026

Lemon Beebalm is one of few wildflowers in bloom at Kirby as we pass the peak of wildflower season. A member of the mint family, this species is also called Lemon Mint or Horse Mint. The leaves have a distinct citrus or lemony scent when crushed. Bees and butterflies are attracted to the clusters or whorls of flowers as a source of nectar. I love "bee friendly" wildflowers!

06/11/2026

Village Creek has 7 of the woodpecker 8 species common in East Texas. How cool is that?

06/11/2026

Come check out the Nightlife at Palmetto State Park! We promise we aren't just winging it!

06/10/2026

A surprise visitor recently wandered through a South Texas ranch, leaving behind quite the shock for owners to later find on their game camera.😲

Anna Aguirre Thomas shared the photos with 3News captured on her ranch near Benavides: showing a black bear investigating a feeder, an uncommon sight in the region.
MORE: https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/game-camera-captures-black-bear-roaming-south-texas-ranch/503-b708ef99-daad-4091-9b28-696879c77310

06/10/2026

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Temperatures may be starting to increase, but so are the frogs! 🐸 As the weather gets warmer, more green tree frogs are coming out to soak up the sun. 🌞 Frogs, like all amphibians, are ectothermic, and rely on environmental sources of heat to regulate their internal body temperature. 🔥 Look carefully for green tree frogs camouflaging in the reeds as you're exploring the boardwalk at the wetland! 💚

📸: Marty Gaston

06/09/2026

It’s a stellar night! Venus and Jupiter are shining bright.