Neches Journeys: Land, River, and People
Traveling exhibit celebrates cultural heritage.
The Neches was an important nineteenth-century transportation route and, more recently, has become a popular recreational area. A traveling exhibit on the cultural heritage of the Neches River Basin, created by Humanities Texas and The History Center in Diboll, is currently at the Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center near Beaumont and will travel to the First Street Arts Center in Lufkin for the Neches River Rendezvous June 6-7.
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BioBlitz At Big Thicket
A science experience for the whole family.
 The 2nd annual BioBlitz takes place June 9-14, 2008 at the Big Thicket National Preserve.
Researchers will be in the field collecting data throughout the week, and on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14th those scientists will showcase their data. This is an opportunity for the general public to be a part of real science and on Saturday, it’s a fun day for the whole family with booths, hands on activities, and free food.
Congressman Supports Big Thicket Expansion
Brady files bill to connect, preserve, and revitalize a Texas treasure.
 Congressman Kevin Brady (R- The Woodlands) is working to do more than just protect the Big Thicket National Preserve. Saying that this national treasure can be so much more, Mr. Brady has filed a bill that can not only preserve this Texas gem, but also provide the means to increase tourism to it. Read more »
A Green Vision for E. Texas
Angelina County, Diboll and Lufkin plan for the future.
 At the invitation of local officials from Angelina County and the cities of Diboll and Lufkin, The Conservation Fund is undertaking a strategic conservation planning process to explore opportunities to create a network of conservation and heritage corridors that link our parks, national forests, education centers, historic sites and recreational facilities. The final Leadership Forum meeting will be held on June 25 in Lufkin. Read more »
Grab Your Camera!
The Museum of East Texas and Texas Conservation Alliance invite you to participate in the Life on the Neches photography competition. One hundred photographs will be exhibited at the Museum of East Texas from March 2009 through May 2009. Read more » |
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