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 – June 5th, 2025
“Unwanted Guests: Battling Invasive Plants & Pests in Texas Landscapes and Fields” with Ashley Morgan-Olvera
Join us on Thursday, June 5th at 7:00 PM at the Rosenberg Civic Center for our monthly program for an eye-opening presentation on invasive plants and pests affecting our landscapes, prairies, and agricultural areas. Our presenter Ashley Morgan-Olvera will include a special focus on the alarming spread of Citrus Pests and Diseases in East Texas.
Discover how to identify common invasive species and learn effective methods for removal and control. You’ll also find out how to report sightings through TexasInvasives.org .
Whether you’re a gardener, landowner, farmer, or just passionate about preserving Texas ecosystems, this talk will equip you with the tools to take action.
About Our speaker:
Ashley Morgan-Olvera received her M.S. in Parasitology from Sam Houston State University in 2011. Shortly thereafter, she joined the newly-formed Texas Invasive Species Institute (TISI) as a Field Biologist; directing multiple invasive beetle, snail, honeybee pest and parasite surveys throughout the years. Knowing public education is vital to the management and prevention of invasive species, she acquired the TexasInvasives.org program from the Wildflower Center in 2020 to reignite a statewide invasive species outreach program. Now, she is the Director of Research and Education for both entities, and looks forward to continued outreach and prevention of invasives in Texas.
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!
- 5/10/25 9:00am Monthly plant walk with Susie Doe at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
- 5/18/25 8:00am Monthly Nature Walk at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
- 5/22/25 9:00am Monthly Insect Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
- 6/5/25 7:00pm Monthly Chapter Program – “Unwanted Guests: Battling Invasive Plants & Pests in Texas Landscapes and Fields” with Ashley Morgan-Olvera