Texas Nature and Environmental Photographers

The mission of TexNEP is to provide a forum for individuals interested in the field of nature photography and the environment,
provide education, gather and disseminate information, and promote nature photography
as an art form and medium of communication.

** Our programs are now being held at the NEW McAllen Library on the Northwest corner of Nolana and 23rd Street.**

May Program
Thursday, May 17, 2012
7:00 pm

McAllen Public Library
4001 N 23rd Street
McAllen, TX 78504

This Month's Program:

Bats of the Rio Grande Valley
Presenter: Joanne Phillips

The Texas Nature & Environmental Photographers (TexNEP) look forward to having Joanne Phillips provide her program on bats at their May meeting. Although photography is not specifically discussed in the program, photographers should find the information helpful and useful when photographing bats.

Ms. Phillips is working on an educational project at Bentsen State Park to promote awareness of bats and their contribution to the environment. She is especially interested in educating the public and assisting with eco-tourism concerning the bats of the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

Ms. Phillips is a Certified Texas Master Naturalist, and is also employed in McAllen by the Rio Grande Regional Hospital as Director of Risk Management and Security. She is also adjunct faculty at Texas A&M where she facilitates the Health Law and Ethics course for the Master's program of Public Health and Policy.

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TexNEP members range from the professional to the newbie who are interested in nature photography. We welcome film and digital shooters. Programs each month feature a guest speaker and a chance for members to share and discuss their images with others. Also each month a selected member will display images from one of their favorite places. Field trips are planned on the weekends after the Thursday meetings to one of the many Rio Grande Valley photo hotspots.

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