The ACC Biology Community Events Page is a place to discover biology and natural history events hosted by the Austin Community College Biology Department as well as opportunities offered by our partners and other organizations throughout Central Texas.
Our goal is to connect people who share an interest in the natural world by providing opportunities to learn, explore, and participate in field biology. Whether you are interested in insects, birds, reptiles, plants, fungi, ecology, conservation, or simply spending time outdoors, we hope you will find an event that interests you.
Events may include:
Mothing nights
BioBlitzes
Guided field trips and nature walks
Guest speakers and seminars
Workshops and training opportunities
Undergraduate research activities
Community science projects, including iNaturalist events
Other biology and natural history events in Central Texas
Everyone is welcome. Many of our events are designed for participants of all experience levels, from those who are just beginning to explore the natural world to experienced naturalists and professional biologists.
We encourage you to check this page regularly for upcoming events or join our mailing list to receive announcements when new opportunities become available. We look forward to seeing you at a future event!
Zebra Conchylodes Moth (Conchylodes ovulalis)
White-lined Sphinx Moth (Hyles lineata)
April 24th - Roy G. Guerrero Moth event
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (lights set up near park entrance)
April 25th - BioBlitz at Holly Shores
9:00am - 1:00pm
Holly Shores at Town Lake (map attached)
Event Page - https://www.givepulse.com/event/848719-City-Nature-Challenge-2026-BioBlitz-at-Holly-Shores
April 25th - City of Kyle City Nature Challenge event with Mothing at Cool Springs (map linked below)
6:00–8:00 PM (daylight observations)
8:00–10:00 PM (night observations, moths and other nocturnal species)
April 27th - Mothing at Pease Park with Curtis Eckerman
Registration Page: http://eepurl.com/jy_F52
Calendar Posting: https://peasepark.org/events/4/27/2026/mothing
September 26th - Mothing at Pease Park event
8:00pm-9:30pm
October 17th - Mothing at Roy G. Guerrero event
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (lights set up near park entrance)
October 23rd - Mothing at Pease Park event
8:00pm-9:30pm
A sheet and a blacklight are all that is needed to draw in a variety of insects at night.
Below are links to various iNaturalist project links that help us keep track of the biodiversity of different areas.
If you'd like to be notified about future events, join the ACC Biology Community mailing list. We'll send occasional announcements when new events and opportunities are posted.
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