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Welcome to the Coastal Prairie Chapter!


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.

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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.


Wildlife Center of Texas, Monica Taylor, Jean Watson and Randolph Watson

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. 

Check back for zoom registration link

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!
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  • April 11, 2023
    Community Outreach: Chapter WOWs, Event Information

    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)


  • February 17, 2023
    Winter Wildflowers: Don’t Mow, Let It Grow

    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)


  • February 8, 2023
    Coastal Prairie Heritage: Connecting Chapters, Bridging Past with Future

    Coastal Prairie Heritage: Connecting Chapters, Bridging Past with Future

    Jaime González leads the charge in connecting Houstonians, Master Naturalists to their historic prairie past. (Photo: S. Westveer)


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Upcoming Events

Jun 7
Featured Featured 9:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series

VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 8:00 – 10:00 AM

Jun 7
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

VSP WOW Wednesday- Outreach 101

Jun 9
9:00 am - 10:00 am Event Series

VSP: Sugar Land Memorial Park at the Brazos River Corridor – Butterfly Garden Workday

Jun 9
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Event Series

VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie

Jun 10
8:00 am - 11:00 am

VSP: Volunteers Needed at SCNP to Work With Scouts

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Coastal Prairie Partners

These organizations are valued partners of our chapter. They have expressed a willingness to work together with us and vice versa for our mutual benefit. A big thank you goes to these groups:
Rosenberg Development Corporation
Rosenberg Parks and Rec Department
Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos River Authority
City of Sugar Land
Cullinan Park Conservancy
Fort Bend County Engineering
Fort Bend Museum
George Ranch Historical Park
Houston Audubon Society
Houston Museum of Natural Science
James B. Harrison Foundation
Coastal Prairie Conservancy – formerly KPC
Long Acres Ranch
Monarch Gateway Project
Native Plant Society of Texas – Houston chapter
Texas Comm on Environmental Quality
Texas State Guard
USDA NRCS


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