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We have lots of really amazing Texas (and Oklahoma) locations in the planning stages for 2023 and on into 2024.

This Google map documents location of past, planned, and potential bioblitz gatherings:

Date(s) to avoid:

• Apr 28-May 1: City Nature Challenge
• Oct 12-15: Master Naturalist conference in McAllen

2023 event locations in the planning stages (that I'm aware of):

• May 19-21: Powderhorn WMA
• May 27-28: Robert Walker Ranch, near Glen Rose (hosted by Rio Brazos Master Naturalists). Email host if planning to attend for liability form. Detailed info here.
• May 27: Old Camp Leroy Shuman in Lake Worth
• June 24 weekend: Timberlake Field Station
• September 15-17: Independence Creek and Diamond Y (Nature Conservancy properties)

Anemone season peaks in March, but this year it started in November! What I mean is that one species of Anemone has been seen blooming this year starting November 28th, A. edwardsiana, spotted by @bachusrock. The previous "record" for early bloom in this species was January 20th, 2019.

Soooo, be on the lookout!

Here's my Anemone guide (focused on Texas).

These graphs show phenology of Anemones in Texas.