2025

This class is more than just a trip, it is an experience I will never forget. I knew this trip would take me through states and ecosystems that I knew nothing of. I knew the precautionary measures and dangers that this trip had in store. Every second of preparation was worth it, because it truly […]

When people ask me about one of my most memorable university experiences, I always say taking the Texas Ecology course. It gave us an incredible opportunity to travel to Texas for a full week of hands on learning. From the moment we left Valley City, North Dakota, I was enjoyed the changing landscapes, diverse habitats,

Going to Texas was a blast. I had a lot of fun and was very glad I could go on this Texas trip. I enjoyed my time everywhere we went. I may not have been able to catch a fish, but I did enjoy birding, taking photographs, herping and looking at some of the plants

The first few days spent on Matagorda were absolutely amazing. The fantastic fishing was a fun time being able to catch red drum and a ton of speckled trout, a memory I will never forget. Matagorda was great for birding as I got to see birds I had never seen before such as brown pelicans,

When looking back at the Texas trip it is hard to find one single event that was my favorite part. There were so many great opportunities and experiences that I got to have while in Texas. If I do have to pick one location though it would be Matagorda Island. Matagorda Island was an environment

This was probably one of the best trips of my life. Throughout the entire trip, there was one common denominator – learning. It didn’t matter if we were in the vehicle driving across the plains, in the marsh fishing or on a limestone rock looking for a reptile – we were constantly learning. Not only

Zach Edwards Matagorda Island: March 31, 2025 The morning started early around 6:30 am, I never set my alarm during this trip, but instead I was woken up by the excitement of what I was going to do that day. I got out of my tent and got into my fishing gear. I knew that

Before embarking on this journey, I made a to do list. Scissor-Tailed flycatcher, Roseate Spoonbill, Scimitar Oryx, Redfish, and Speckled Sea trout. Now, I have a done list. What wasn’t on my list: Snake catching, Blue Crab boil, Barn Owl fly-bys, Black-Capped Vireos, White-Tailed hawk, Dolphins…I could go on for a while. The Texas wildlife

Choosing my favorite part about the Texas trip was difficult, but in the end, I would have to say that Matagorda Island was my favorite part. In the two and a half days that we spent there, I was able to experience so many new things. The trip to the island took about 30 minutes

The adventures I had in Texas were amazing, memorable to say the least. This was my first big camping trip, and it was exciting to say the least. Overall, I think my favorite place we visited on the trip was Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area, in Mason Texas.  We had left Port O’Conner Texas and