Gause, and Milano have fun-filled opportunities for the entire family.
presentations, a "Humanities in Texas" exhibit, and art and car shows. Meet authors, Dr. Carl Rollyson, Milton Jordan,
Jacqueline Kelly, Sherry Garland, Kari Ann Holt, and Diana Lopez.
Rockdale's Fair Park. Keynote speaker, Andrew Gluesenkemp, as well as Tim Stone, will educate visitors on Milam County
snakes. Other nature topics include urban animals, feral hogs, wildf lowers, bryophytes, mosses and liverworts, to name
a few. In addition, middle school student, Ben Shrader, otherwise known to blog fans as "Commander Ben," will bring
his Invasive Hunter Academy Program to educate citizens about unwelcome plants in this community. Expect subject area
exhibits, from an archaeological dig to bats and butterf lies, to be available. Entries for the Nature Photo Contest should
be submitted before Friday, March 29, to be eligible. Find out more
about this exciting festival at http://txmn.org/elcamino/naturefest/ or
call Don Travis at 254.697.1231.
scheduled for October 19-20 at Rockdale's Fair Park. For more informa-
tion on Rockdale events, contact the Chamber of Commerce at www.
rockdalechamber.com or call 512.446.2030.