ORWMA - Purpose of Organization
Oakridge Ranch Wildlife Management Association (ORWMA) was formed in 1998. We are organized under a Texas Parks and Wildlife program as a level one (1) Managed Land for Deer Corporation. The purpose of the organization is to aid in the preservation of all wildlife indigenous to our area. Winning the Lone Star Land Steward award in 2004 was a strong affirmation of the valuable guidance that ORWMA has provided for the member controlled acreage.
ORWMA members continue to learn and use their knowledge to promote the principles that underlie this prestigious award.
ORWMA members have many diverse interests in wildlife management. This website has many pages to address these varied interests. Articles relating to a specific topic will be posted in the area of interest.
One Week Old Fawn
On June 25, a one week old fawn was seen in Section 1 Lot 24. Very late in the year for a new fawn. Look before you mow!
ORWMA IS NO LONGER COLLECTING CANS
Do NOT leave cans at the 1561 CR 215 location. The program has been suspended indefinitely.
ORWMA Meeting
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, July 8 @ 6:30PM at Donna and Cecil Stevenson's on Bluebonnett Ln.
Ice Cream Party
The annual Ice Cream Social will be held on July 17 at Lynne's on Oakridge Rd. The time is 6:00 PM. Bring your Ice Cream freezer full of your favorite recipe or come and enjoy the different flavors with your neighbors. If you want to bring a dessert or a topping to share, it will be appreciated.
Oakridge Tree Registry
This registry was submitted by Bret Dingly and is to be expanded as new entries are submitted. Please send your submissions to the webmaster. Pictues of each plant will be added as recieved.
Bluebirds of 2010
Hitomi has sent pictures of bluebird chicks taken in a bluebird house which she installed earlier this year.
CAUTION: Poison Plant in Oakridge Ranch
This plant has been brought to attention by Amy Hardy. It is poison and a non native plant.
Pictures of March 7 Working Dog Expo
Pictures from the Expo in Hallettsville, March 2010.
New Events
Planned events for 2010.
Bluebird Houses for Sale
Bluebird houses are available through the ORWMA Birding SIG. The entire package includes the house, a pole for mounting, a baffle to ward off predators and all the hardware. The houses are $20 each.
Contact an ORWMA SIG leader for more information or send email to Bret.
From : Oakridge Volunteer Fire Department:
To: All land owners
Your Volunteer Fire Department suggests you look at or do the following.
1. Test and change batteries in all smoke alarms. Smoke alarms are the First line of defense for the home owner.
2. Establish and practice a home evacuation plan e.g. all of the family will Meet outside home at some predetermined place, perhaps mailbox etc.
3. Disk area around fences. Keep brush cut around home, barns, Outbuildings.
4. Keep and check fire extinguishers for interior of home, also consider Dedicated exterior fire lines for home for a small fire.
5. Make sure members of family know how to disconnect electrical power. (at least 200 amp breaker)
6. Review with family how to get help for fire/ems emergency (911).
7. For any burning of brush, make sure fire lanes are cut and all fires attended until fire is out.
8. Review with family overall fire safety in home.
To sum up, safety and fire safety is in all our best interests, because Oct. Is fire prevention month this is a great time to re-visit all these areas.
Oakridge Volunteer Fire Department is offering free courtesy home fire Inspections. Call Steve Harlan for details or for appointment. 733-8767.
Next VFD meeting is Jan. 13 at 2PM call 733-8767
Oakridge Volunteer Fire Department wants you, male or female. Please, get involved. You won't be disappointed.
Pictures of a Baltimore Oriole
These pictures are new on Sept. 4, 2009. Submitted by Amy Mian
Who Are The Squatters?
Read the story of Bret and Terri's annual visitors.
Plant Your Victory Garden
This article explains the "Victory Gardens" of WWI and WWII. It also gives information about starting a garden of your own. This may become very important during 2010.
New Items
As new items come in they will be posted on the appropriate SIG page. As articles and items age, they will moved to an archival location that will still be accessible. The main emphasis will be on keeping fresh material on the site. If you have any suggestions for the site, please use the "Contact" form to advise the webmaster of omissions, errors, or if you have submissions for the site.