Free Chapter Program: "Creatures of the Aquifer" with Benjamin Schwartz, PhD
Schedule
Thu Feb 05 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Rosenberg Civic Center | Rosenberg, TX
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"Creatures of the Aquifers: The Secret Life of Texas Groundwater"Join us on Thursday, February 5th, at 7 p.m. at the Rosenberg Civic Center for a fascinating presentation on native Texas groundwater creatures you’ve probably never heard of—organisms that inhabit deep, dark aquifers beneath our feet.
Our presenter, Benjamin Schwartz, is a karst hydrogeologist who will share his enthusiasm for how karst aquifers form and function, along with insights into the remarkable biodiversity hidden within Texas’ underground waters.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of discovery and appreciation for some of Texas’ least-understood animals.
About our presenter:
Benjamin Schwartz (PhD in Geosciences from Virginia Tech) is the Director of the Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center and a Professor in the Department of Biology at Texas State University.
Being in a Biology Department facilitates interdisciplinary research, which Benjamin deeply enjoys. Current projects generally focus on studying the hydrogeology and
ecology of subterranean ecosystems, with a focus on the karstic Edwards Aquifer and hyporheic zones (the interface between groundwater and surface water in streams) across Texas. In his spare time, he and other researchers slowly describe new species of groundwater invertebrates, but not nearly as fast as they find them. In his extra-spare time, he is a passionate student of Odonates and dreams of returning to the jungles of Borneo and someday visiting the Amazon.
Coastal Prairie Chapter programs are free and open to the public.
A virtual option is available (see below). This program will be held in-person at the Rosenburg Civic Center at 3825 State Highway 36 S Rosenberg, TX 77471. Please plan to arrive at 6:00 pm for social time and refreshments. The program starts at 7 pm.
Chapter members and the public may also attend via Zoom. but advance registration is required for attendance. The link will be posted here soon!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Where is it happening?
Rosenberg Civic Center, 3825 1st St, Rosenberg, TX 77471-9117, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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