Texas Invasives

Citizen Science Toolkit

This Toolkit page has everything you need to get started as Invaders of Texas Citizen Scientist. Check back often for the latest program information and document updates.

Volunteer Handbook

Notebook Cover (PDF)
Notebook Contents (PDF)
Inside Back Cover (Notification Letter)
Back Cover (Map of Texas Ecoregions)

Notebook Chapters

01. About the Invaders of Texas Program (Last Update 12/15/08)
02. Introduction to Invasive Species (Last Update 12/15/08)
03. Field Preparation (Last Update 12/15/08)
04. Species Selection (Last Update 12/15/08)
05. Data Collection (Last Update 12/15/08)
06. Using GPS (Last Update 12/15/08)
07. Digital Imaging (Last Update 12/15/08)
08. Data Entry Tutorial (Last Update 12/15/08)
09. Appendix - Invasive Species List (Last Update 12/15/08)

Datasheet

Blank Datasheet with Consent Form (Last Update 6/22/09)
Datasheet for Multiple Observations (Last Update 6/22/09)

Supporting Documents

Stop the Spread (Union of Concerned Scientists)
Invasive Species Texas (Union of Concerned Scientists)
Noxious Plant Register (Texas Department of Agriculture)
PlantWise (National Park Service)
Federal Noxious Weed List (APHIS)

Identification Resources

Key to Ligustrum spp.(Cross Timbers Invaders)
Key to Exotic Thistles
Telling exotic Chinaberry and native Soapberry apart
Bermudagrass ID Card
Bufflegrass ID Card (Sonora Desert Invaders)
Chinaberry tree ID Card
Field Bindweed ID Card
Johnson Grass ID Card
King Ranch Bluestem ID Card
Pincushion ID Card
Clover-like plant information (Karan Rawlins, CT Invaders)

Trainer Documents

Sample Workshop Agenda (MS Word)
Participant Spreadsheet (MS Excel)
Request for Agency Support (MS Word)
Sample Species ID Card (PDF)
Workshop Evaluation Form (PDF)
Data Validation Protocol (PDF, Last Update 3/23/09)
Volunteer Interest Form (MS Word)
Invaders Species List (Excel, Last Update 3/23/09)
Host Duties (MS Word, Last Update 08/09/08)

Trainer Powerpoints

The Pulling Together Initiative (revised 01/05/10 - 26 MB) - A general overview of invasive species issues and activities in Texas.

Introduction to the Invaders Program (revised 01/05/10 - 7.5 MB) - A general overview of the Invaders of Texas Citizen Science Program.

Invaders Workshop PowerPoint (revised 02/24/10 - 7.5 MB) - The PowerPoint presentation used in the Invaders of Texas citizen science training workshops.

PowerPoint presentation with audio from “People-Powered Projects: The National Cooperative Weed Management Area Conference” (View Presentation).

Texas Science Teachers Resources

TEKS requirements fulfilled by Invader of Texas program (PDF, Last updated 5/8/2009)

Become a Reporting Partner

The Wildflower Center is seeking local partners to assist with locating crucial monitoring sites, those who are interested in using our data, and suggestions for cooperative projects. Contact Travis Gallo at (512) 232-0116 for more detailed information.