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.
Monthly Programs
Coastal Prairie Chapter programs are held on the first Thursday of the month. Chapter members and the public may attend either in-person (venue may change) or by Zoom.

July 6, 2023: Rescuing Nature’s Treasures: The Wildlife Center of Texas Rehabilitation Program
The Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center of Texas (WCT), one of the largest wildlife care facilities in the country, cares for more than 12,000 native Texas animals each year. In this presentation attendees will receive a glimpse of what this amazing organization does to help injured, ill, and orphaned wildlife return to their natural environments. Presenters Monica Taylor, Jean Watson, and Randolph Watson will share stories about some of the interesting cases that have entered their doors and provide tips on how people can coexist peacefully with our wild neighbors. The audience will meet some of the Center’s education ambassadors – animals that cannot be released back to the wild but provide an up-close look at some of the types of patients the Center treats. This presentation will appeal to anyone who is interested in Texas wildlife, especially to those who want to learn about the work and passion of wildlife rehabilitators.
Monica Taylor, Jean Watson, and Randolph Watson are long-time WCT volunteers who provide countless hours of care. They are also members of WCT’s outreach team and deliver educational presentations to various groups in our community. Jean and Randolph are Texas Master Naturalists™ and members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter.
Chapter members and the public may also attend by Zoom. 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!
- Fall 2023 Training Class — Registration opens in summer; stay tuned for more information
- Seabourne Nature Festival – Has been cancelled permanently. Watch this space for a new & exciting event!
Recent Blog Posts
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Community Outreach: Chapter WOWs, Event Information
Hannah Muegge and Chapter Workshops on Wheels are crucial to getting the TMN Mission out in the public. (Image credit: Shannon Westveer)
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Winter Wildflowers: Don’t Mow, Let It Grow
Many of what we call weeds provide a valuable service for waking wildlife and untold beauty for us as spring arrives. (Photo: S. Westveer)