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.
CHAPTER PROGRAMS
Coastal Prairie Chapter programs are free and open to the public. Until further notice, all programs will be presented virtually via Zoom. Advance registration is required. All ages are welcome! More Information.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021: “BENEFITS OF RESIDENTIAL SOLAR IN GREATER HOUSTON” by Charles Boyle
Charles Boyle will discuss the environmental impact of rooftop and ground mount solar systems for homeowners and how it works with the ‘grid’ and battery back-up systems.
THIS WILL BE A ZOOM MEETING. Advance registration required. Check back here two days before the meeting for the registration link. After registering, you will receive an email with further details.
CURRENT PROJECTS
- BREAKING NEWS…THE 2021 SEABOURNE NATURE FESTIVAL has been cancelled. Due to the increasing rates of Covid-19 in Fort Bend County, it is with great disappointment that we have to announce the cancellation of the 10th Annual Seabourne Nature Fest. Click here for more details.
- MONTHLY BIRD HIKES AT SEABOURNE HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! Due to COVID, the bird hikes are cancelled until further notice. Click here for the details.
- SEABOURNE CREEK NATURE PARK is our signature project. Check it out!
- SEABOURNE WEEKEND NATURE WALKS and NATURE CART TOURS have been postponed.
COASTAL PRAIRIE NATURE BLOG & ARCHIVES
Prairie restoration efforts at Seabourne Creek Nature Park provide many opportunities to learn about native plants. Switchgrass photo by Lynn Trenta
The Texas Pollinator BioBlitz is taking place until Oct. 17. The Lone Star state hosts thousands of pollinator species. Photo by John Donaho
Crested Caracaras inhabit only three U.S. states, but sightings could indicate their range is expanding. Photo by Garrett Engelhardt