PBS Show - Texas Bison, Dragonfly Chasers & Hiking Blind

Episode 14, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Dragonflies are fascinating insects and scientists have developed unique methods of tracking them. Blindness Outdoor Learning & Development weekend at Palmetto State Park fosters outdoor skills and life confidence for the young participants. The story of the Southern Plains Bison herd in Texas is one of survival and hope for the future.

Chasing Dragons - 1:20
Meet Caleb Helsel, an avid birder turned dragonfly enthusiast from Austin, Texas. As Scientists use new Environmental DNA (eDNA) technology to help track dragonfly species all over the world, enthusiasts like Caleb still play a crucial role in their conservation and protection.

State Park Women in Leadership Development - 8:27
As more women rise in the ranks of leadership at Texas Parks and Wildlife, they’re finding unique challenges in jobs historically held by men. But they’ve discovered a new way to problem solve together and support one another. It’s called the State Park Women in Leadership Development Group and it’s helping female leaders achieve that all important work-life balance as they move up the ladder.

A Sense of Exploration - 11:33
Blindness Outdoor Learning & Development weekend at Palmetto State Park fosters outdoor skills and life confidence for the young participants. Mentors pair with visually-impaired students to teach practical and experiential-based exploration of the outdoors.

Bison, A Texas Wildlife Story - 16:02
In this special excerpt from the film Deep in the Heart, learn the history of the Southern Plains Bison and hear their story of survival, renewal, and hope.

Dragonflies and Damselflies - 24:36
Dragonflies and damselflies are fun to watch, whether they are darting, dancing, or standing still.

Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Chasing Dragonflies- 1:20
State Park Women in Leadership Development - 8:27
Visually-Impaired Hiking - 11:33
History of Texas Bison - 16:02
Dragonflies and Damselflies - 24:36

Stories from this episode:
   • Chasing Dragons  
   • State Park Women in LeadHERship Devel...  
   • A Sense of Exploration  
   • Bison | Deep in the Heart | Narrated ...  

Episode 14, Season 39, Program 3214
Air Dates: January 7-13, 2024 & July 7-13, 2024
When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/t...

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