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  • EVENTS: USING DRONES TO MANAGE FORESTS, FIGHT FIRES AND HELP AN ENDANGERED BIRD

    Virtual learning for Texas classrooms and beyond!

    Any school in any ESC with access to classroom virtual technology may view these broadcasts for free! Visit this website: http://bit.ly/2IMmr9M

    Grades: 3rd-5th, others

    Times: 9 am - 9:45 am; 10 am - 10:45 am

    Description: Drones (UAV) are an important tool used by foresters to gain insight into forest health issues. Talk with
    career professionals that use drones. They use the technology to gather real-time information that helps guide land management decisions. This program will be delivered live from the W. Goodrich Jones State Forest. 


    Virtually WILD! Texas is provided by Region 4 ESC, U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceHouston Community Partnerships and Engagement Program, and Nature Conservancy of Texas. Programs presented by Texas A&M Forest Service.

    For more information:
    Caroline Cruz
    Texas A&M Forest Service
    caroline.cruz@tfs.tamu.edu
    936-273-2261

    Virtually Wild

     
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