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.
Next Training Class – Spring 2026
The 2026 Spring class enrollment will open on January 6th, 2026.
If you are interested in 2026 Spring training class, click the button below.
Monthly Chapter Program – January 8th 2026
“Texas Native Cats: Furry, Fierce, and Fabulous” with Nicole Cloutier
Join us on Thursday, January 8th, at 7 p.m. at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center for an engaging presentation on native Texas cats—not the domestic kind, but the three magnificent wild felines that call Texas home: mountain lions, bobcats, and the elusive ocelot.
Our presenter, Nicole Cloutier, a dedicated volunteer with Texas Native Cats, will share the story of the organization and offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives, behaviors, and conservation needs of these remarkable animals.
We hope to see you there for an evening of learning and appreciation for Texas’ wild cats!
About Our speaker:
Nicole Cloutier is a Texas Master Naturalist with the Galveston-Bay Area Chapter. She has been a volunteer with Texas Native Cats since 2022 after seeing Deep in the Heart, a compelling documentary that showcases Texas’ iconic landscapes and wildlife. Nicole holds degrees from Texas A&M University (Journalism) and University of Houston-Clear Lake (Biology) and is passionate about wildlife conservation, especially for endangered species including the Texas ocelot. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading and traveling.
Coastal Prairie Chapter programs are free and open to the public. This program will be held in-person at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Rd, 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!
- 12/3/25 9:00am Monthly Bird Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
- 12/6/25 9:00am Mindful Nature Walks with Tierra Ortiz-Rodriguez
- 12/13/25 9:00am Plant Walk with Susie Doe at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
- 12/21/25 8:00am Monthly Nature Walk at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
- 1/8/26 7:00pm Monthly Chapter Program: “Texas Native Cats: Furry, Fierce, and Fabulous” with Nicole Cloutier