June 2006 Info for Listeners The following phone numbers and addresses are included in this month's programming. Please use this sheet, as a handy reference should any of our listeners contact your station seeking information mentioned on the air. For general information on State Parks or Texas Parks & Wildlife Programs: 1-800-792-1112 For State Park reservations: 512-389-8900 TPWD Internet Homepage http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us June 1& 2 -- TPWD TV: Frog People & Highlights for June: Texas Parks and Wildlife television show airs on PBS stations across Texas. On program this month, learn of a fascinating program - Texas Amphibian Watch. Plus hear of other program highlights throughout the month. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/tv/ June 5 & 6 -- Public Reefs: An artificial reef is marine habitat that has been created by man and placed on the ocean bottom for the benefit of marine life. And now the public is being invited to help create new reefs in the Gulf, which will improve coastal fishing. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/water/habitats/artificial_reef/artreef.phtml June 7 -- Hill Country State Park Events: The Hill Country is an ideal place to spend time during the summer, and we offer highlights of some of the things you can expect to fine there. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/calendar/?calpage=rhillco June 8 -- US Camel Corps: In the mid-19th Century, the US Army imported Camels from Tunisia to help them carry equipment and supplies across the deserts of West Texas. http://www.drumbarracks.org/original%20website/Camel%20Corps.html June 9 -- Sesquicentennial Camel Drive: One hundred fifty years ago, the US Army imported Camels into this country to help carry equipment and supplies in the desert southwest. And this month, Doug Baum, proprietor of Texas Camel Corps, will retrace the steps of that first group of animals that arrived at the Port of Indianola, and caravanned to Camp Verde near Kerrville, where they were stationed until the end of the Civil War. http://www.texascamelcorps.com/ June 12 -- Prairies & Lakes State Park Events: Take time to visit the gorgeous, lush prairies and lakes region of Texas. When you're there, take part in any number of events in one of the parks in the area. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/calendar/?calpage=rprairi June 13 & 14 -- Water for Wetlands: Through a cooperative effort between Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Lower Neches Valley Authority and Ducks Unlimited, new wetland cells have been created in the Alazan Bayou WMA, and water has been made available to fill them. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=26 June 15 -- July Magazine Preview: The July issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife is traditionally about water issues. And this month the focus is on Wetlands. http://www.tpwmagazine.com/ June 16 -- Living with Alligators: Alligators are native to Texas, and should not be feared. Humans and alligators can live in harmony as long as we all follow a few simple guidelines. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20060501b June 19 -- Big Bass Tournament at Falcon Lake: Falcon Lake in Falcon Lake State Park is known for it's bass fishing. And this month, the Zapata Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Falcon Lake Hall of Fame Big Bass Tournament. Learn more at www.zapatausa.com June 20 -- June Bird Spotting: A fun, easy and inexpensive family activity is bird watching. And June is a fantastic time to catch a glimpse of the neo-tropical migrants on their way through the state. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/calendar/?calpage=s0010 June 21 -- Dogs in Parks: Dogs are family members, so it's understandable you'd want to bring your pooch to the park. If you do, you and your pup need to follow some rules. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/parkinfo/rules_and_regulations/#pet June 22 -- Passport to Texas Legacies: Midge Erskine: Midge Erskine was a wildlife rehabilitator in Midland in the 1970's when she became aware that migrating waterfowl were running afoul of open oil and gas waste pits. Learn how she helped protect these creatures. www.texaslegacy.org This program was produced in cooperation with the Conservation History Association of Texas June 23 -- Outdoor Stories: Benny Landrum of Houston grew up enjoying state parks as well as inland and coastal fishing. He share some of his memories of the outdoors. June 26 -- State Parks: Anything you like to do outdoors can be done at a Texas state Park. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/ June 27 & 28 -- Park Hosts: State parks invite you to be their guest ... and their host ... Learn about becoming a state park host. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/park_host/ June 29 -- Park Reservations: Eliminate the disappointment of planning a camping trip to your favorite state park, only to find all the sites are full. Make a reservation before you go! http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/park_reservations/ June 30 -- Wildfires: Texas suffered greatly from wildfires caused by drought conditions in the state. Learn how you can protect yourself from these untamed blazes. http://txforestservice.tamu.edu/shared/article.asp?DocumentID=1209 4200 Smith School Road Austin Texas 78744 * PH: 512-389-4667 * FAX: 512-389-4450 * cecilia@passporttotexas.org