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Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge April Events

BJ Kirkpatrick Lake Texoma news 03/31/201707/23/2025

Butterfly Garden Walk

Saturday, April 1, April 15, April 29, 2017, 11:00am – 1:00pm

Enjoy a stroll through the Butterfly Garden at HNWR, with docents on hand to help you identify the butterflies, native Texas plants, and the connections between them! Free, come and go or come and stay. Cameras are welcome! And – we have close-range binoculars for loan that help you really SEE the butterflies and other insect wildlife. Docents also have some garden-fun activities for families with children.

Guided Bird Walk –

Saturday, April 8, 8 am, weather permitting; meet Dr. Wayne Meyer at the Visitor Center; return in time for Second Saturday presentation

Second Saturday – Warblers

Saturday, April 8, 2017, 10:00am – 11:30am

Dr. Wayne Meyer, Associate Professor of Biology at Austin College will present a talk on Warblers at this free nature program. Warblers are some of the smallest birds found on the North American continent, but are known for their long migrations, traveling from South America and the West Indies, to the northern regions of Canada and back again. Hear how to ID these elusive little birds, and which ones we might see in N. Texas.

The Refuge Rocks – Eggzactly – For Ages 4 – 12

Saturday, April 15, 2017, 10:00am – 11:30am

Think of the great variety of shapes, colors, numbers, habitats and patterns of a variety of egg producing animals, as well as the miracle of life within the egg. Learn how color and markings on eggs help camouflage them to stay them hidden from predators. Please register each child separately, and note deadline, 4 pm, April 13. Parents must stay with children ages 4 – 7 and may accompany youngsters in the 8 – 12 age group (optional).

Tram Tours

All aboard the all-electric Carlos and Eulalia Cardinal Express for a 60 – 90-minute tour along Wildlife Drive at the Refuge. Free (donations accepted). Guided tours offered at 2 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Call (903) 786 2826 for reservations, limited seating. Standbys accepted on weekends if space permits. Please note – volunteers cannot access messages on Refuge phone system, to make a reservation or to cancel, please speak to a volunteer 9 am – 4 pm Monday – Saturday or 1 – 5 pm on Sundays, thank you. And sorry, no dogs other than service animals allowed on board the tram.

Hagerman NWR – 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman, TX 75092

Tel 903 786 2826

https://www.friendsofhagerman.com/

Listed events are free of charge

Lake Texoma Spring 2017 has Sprung!

BJ Kirkpatrick Lake Texoma news, Sports 03/29/201707/23/2025

Lake Texoma Spring 2017 has Sprung!!

Above normal weather, above normal water temperatures, and the number of Striper and Sandbass in Lake Texoma has made this early Spring a blast!! The 2017 gill net survey numbers are in and they are way above what we had last year for Striper and the Sandbass numbers are record breaking along with larger than average size for those little fighters!

I’ve been catching fish shallow on swimbaits, and deeper on slab spoons, and occasionally on A-rigs as well! I do not troll nor do I use live bait…we fish! This Spring and Summer are looking to be the best we have had the last couple of years.

I know it’s hard for everyone to get out on Texoma during the week, and I know weekends are full of family activities as well, but think about this….early into work, cut out at lunch, grab a burger on the way, and head to Lake Texoma for a 2:30 pm trip that will last until sunset. I think afternoon trips during the week in April and May are some of the best of the year. The water warms throughout the day and really gets those cold winter fish moving! Plus, there are virtually no other boats on the lake!!! We’d have them all to ourselves….Just a few evenings ago, I had a small patch of good Striper came up on topwater busting the surface chasing shad out of the water…I got goosebumps when I saw that for the first time in a long time!!!….we got ‘em good that evening!!

The next cool thing that is right around the corner is TOPWATER season!! Early morning Topwater on shallow points and ledges should be better than it has been in years past! Call now to book your Topwater trip and get ready to see those fish busting the surface chasing your Pencil Popper out of the water! See the strike, set the hook, and fight ‘em hard!

Summer is on the way and Lake Texoma is in great shape. Get out and enjoy our wonderful resource that we have in Lake Texoma. There are numerous places to camp, fish, rent cabins, rent boats, and eat on the lake. Some of my guests will come and rent a cabin in the marina that I fish out of, Mill Creek Resort and Marina. Great place to stay at a cabin on the lake with grills and firepits to enjoy the evenings. And as always, you all can fish off of my dock for a variety of species.

Get those kids out of the house and up to lake to experience fishing at its finest at the Striper Fishing Capital of the world….

BEAUTIFUL LAKE TEXOMA !!!

Capt. Stephen

888-8TEXOMA

972-816-6000

stephen@texomastriperhunter.com

www.texomastriperhunter.com

Journey Through Grief Bereavement Group Offered by Home Hospice of Cooke County

BJ Kirkpatrick Lake Texoma news 03/24/201707/23/2025

Gainesville, TX – March 23, 2017

Home Hospice of Grayson, Cooke & Fannin Counties is excited to announce the return of The Journey Through Grief bereavement support group starting on April 6, 2017. The group will be held on Thursdays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for six weeks. Each week Kelly Lamkin will lead the group in discussing topics such as “surviving the fog” and “finding the new normal”. The group will meet at the Landmark Bank Conference Room at 1112 E California St, Gainesville, TX 76240.

Sessions will be held Thursday, April 6, 13, 20 & 27 and May 4, 11. The group will meet to help each other navigate through grief issues plus provide support in a safe and understanding environment. “I am so glad I came – it has helped me in ways I would never have imagined” said group member Susan Ripley.

“Experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one is a normal part of life’s journey” said Kelly Lamkin, Home Hospice Social Worker. “However, it can become an overwhelming enemy that can be harmful physically and emotionally. There is no magic pill or quick fix for this grief, but sharing your journey with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one, can make it easier. Come and join us – you can attend all six support groups or just one if you choose.”

To register for the support group, please contact Paula Britain at 940-665-9891. If you’d like information on individual counseling, please contact Kelly Lamkin at 940-665-9891. Home Hospice of Grayson, Cooke and Fannin Counties is a 501(c)(3) local community-based organization founded in 1982 and serving our communities for 35 years. As the oldest and most trusted local hospice organization, our mission is to provide the best care and support enhancing the Quality of Life of our patients and their families. To learn about other community outreach programs offered by Home Hospice, please visit www.homehospice.org or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/homehospiceofgrayson.