Snake Identification for the Upper Texas Coast with David Heinicke
Schedule
Wed Jan 08 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
21017 County Rd. 171, Angleton, TX | Angleton, TX
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Ever wonder "What kind of snake was that? Was it venomous? How can I tell?” This program will go throughthe 2 dozen or so species of snakes found in and around Brazoria county and how to identify them. Join us for this informative chapter meeting and Advanced Training program by David Heinicke!
David started out with Texas Parks & Wildlife as a volunteer at Brazos Bend State Park in 1992. After a few years of volunteering, he decided to make a career move and join TPWD as a full-time employee. David was hired as a park naturalist in 1996. In 1997, he was named head naturalist for Brazos Bend State Park.
David was responsible for environmental education & interpretation, Nature Center operation and works closely with the park’s volunteer organization and coordination of research projects in the park. David was also a commissioned State Park Police officer and provided law enforcement in and out of the park.
David is an ACA & USFWS kayak instructor, federally permitted bird banded, “Leave No Trace” instructor, NIACertified Interpretive Guide, certified TCOLE law enforcement instructor, holds an advanced police officer license and has earned certification as a TPWD Master Interpreter.
Since retiring in early 2020 David does some private consulting work and volunteers at several conservation organizations and other local nonprofits.
David’s hobbies are hiking, paddling, mountain biking, wildlife watching, surfing, backpacking and just about anything outside and human powered.
Social/Snacks 5:30- 6 program will follow.
In person and via Teams. Link posted closer to meeting date.
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Where is it happening?
21017 County Rd. 171, Angleton, TX, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
