Our Mission
The Texas Master Naturalist™ Program’s mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas. Coastal Prairie Chapter members volunteer mainly in Fort Bend, Waller and Wharton counties.
New Training Class – Spring 2025
The 2025 Spring class is now full. For future training class information, click below.
Monthly Chapter Program – April 3rd, 2025
“Connecting Lands and Connecting People: Our Work to Preserve the Coastal Prairie” with Bethany Foshée
Learn about the history, mission, and latest efforts of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) and how you can get involved. This month’s program features Bethany Foshe’e, CPC Stewardship and Outreach Director, who will also highlight the launch of Texas’ first certified Conservation Cemetery. She will share news about the “20,000 Milkweeds Initiative”, “The Great Grow Out Program”, and the “9 Natives Program”, as well as a few other exciting stewardship and outreach endeavors on the Katy Prairie.
About Our speaker:
Bethany Foshée joins the Coastal Prairie Conservancy team with extensive experience working with Houston’s environmental nonprofits. Bethany oversees outreach programs and stewardship activities on Coastal Prairie Conservancy’s protected lands. In her role as Project Manager of the Nature’s Burial initiative, Bethany will guide individuals and families as they honor their loved ones, facilitate customer sales, coordinate community development, and manage day-to-day operations. Bethany holds a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences and a Master of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences from Texas A&M University. She is also a licensed funeral director.
Coastal Prairie Chapter programs are free and open to the public. This program will be held in-person at the Rosenberg Civic Center, , 3825 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Please plan to arrive at 6:00 pm for refreshments and social time. The program starts at 7pm.
A Zoom option is available. After registering below, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Current Projects
- Seabourne Creek Nature Park is our signature project. Come visit us!
- 3/27/25 9:00am Monthly Insect Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
- 3/29/25 10:00am – 2:00pm Nature Day at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
- 4/2/25 8:00am Monthly Bird Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
- 4/3/25 7:00pm Monthly Chapter Program – “Connecting Lands and Connecting People: Our Work to Preserve the Coastal Prairie”, with Bethany Foshée
- 4/12/25 9:00am Monthly plant walk with Susie Doe at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
- 4/20/25 8:00am Monthly Nature Walk at Seabourne Creek Nature Park