Join us for our monthly nature hike on the Katy Prairie Preserve! This month’s theme is “Pond Life.” Enjoy a guided hike through the prairie, exploring different areas each month Observe and learn about wildflowers, insects, and birds Finish with pond dip-netting at the prairie potholes All ages are welcome. We'll start with a brief... Read More →

Virtual. Register for Zoom Link. Presented by the Native Plant Society of Texas - Clear Lake Chapter 6:35 Meeting open for socializing 6:45 Business Meeting 6:55 Plant of the Month 7:00 Guest Speaker For centuries, mathematicians, artists, and architects have studied and used the Fibonacci sequence to create meaningful projects and great works of art.... Read More →

Virtual - REGISTRATION required In this TCTWS webinar, Dr. Sara Wyckoff from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will speak with us about wildlife diseases. Dr. Sarah Wycoff - I was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ where I received my Bachelors degree in Biology from ASU and my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from... Read More →

Virtual. Zoom Registration Required. Presented by Xerces Society We are excited to invite Mikl Brawner, founder and co-owner of Harlequin’s Gardens in Boulder Colorado, to this webinar. Mikl will discuss Harlequin’s philosophy about plant health and their non-toxic pest management practices. Sharon Selvaggio, Pesticide Program Specialist at Xerces, will start off the webinar with an... Read More →

Hybrid. In Person (Houston Arboretum) or Virtual (Zoom Link) Along with many species of wildlife in our country, populations of Texas Gulf Coast butterflies are increasingly threatened by habitat loss and other factors. In this presentation, we will learn what butterflies need to survive and complete their life cycle, as well as ways we can... Read More →

Virtual. Register to attend. Fee - $20 Insectaries are fascinating gardens – in bloom much of the time, and alive with some of nature’s most interesting creatures! Organic gardeners depend on beneficial insects as one of our front-line defenses against pest species. Yet how do we invite them to choose our gardens as their home... Read More →

Virtual The Texas Waters Specialist study group will be having a discussion session on Monday, June 19 covering Ch. 6 – "The Role and Function of Wetlands and Estuarine Systems" and Ch. 8 - "Human Caused Instruments of Watershed Change" Topics that we’ll be discussing include: What functions do wetlands perform? How do wetlands affect... Read More →

In-Person, REGISTRATION is required. Dragonflies are very easy to photograph if you know a little bit about their behavior. Join esteemed nature photographer, Kathy Adams Clark, for this class at the Indiangrass Preserve. You’ll need a camera with a telephoto lens in the 300-500mm range. The weather could be warm so dress accordingly.  Wear appropriate... Read More →

Virtual. Register to Attend. Fee - $20 In this presentation, Ms. Lauren Simpson showcases her front yard transformation to a thriving and diverse pollinator garden. She introduces our pollinators and their needs, showcases a wide variety of prairie plants that help pollinator plants thrive, and shares management techniques to welcome pollinators into any garden. (At... Read More →

Virtual (Zoom Link) Presented by the Native Plant Society of Texas - Austin Chapter A lot has changed since fossil records indicate that clumsy beetles began spreading pollen as they ate their way from one flower to another. After 150 million years, the dynamics of pollination are still a work in progress. By offering nectar... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required. It's a High-Stakes Numbers Game: Our Bet's on the Texas Horned Lizard to Win! The Fort Worth Zoo is working with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to evaluate the feasibility and scientific methods used to reintroduce captive-hatched Texas horned lizards into formerly occupied habitats of Texas. This presentation will encompass information about... Read More →

RESCHEDULED to June 21st at 12:00pm - Virtual. Register for Zoom Link. Audubon Texas hosts fruitful panel conversations on the impacts of air pollution to birds’ health and habitat Bird abundance is an important indicator of the health of ecosystems. Sensitive to toxins and pollutants, problems detected in wild birds can serve as an early... Read More →

An educational series ... Water Wednesdays' focus is to educate, inform, and increase awareness of #allthingswater June 21 - Weather A look at the 2023 Hurricane Season forecast. REGISTER 2023 WATER WEDNESDAYS MARCH - CoCoRaHS APRIL -AQUAPONICS MAY - WATER WELLS JUNE - WEATHER JULY - WATER SAFETY AUGUST - AQUATIC INVASIVES 2023 Water Wednesdays... Read More →

Topic: Mapping Texas Landscapes on the Go: Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments’ TEAMgo Tool with Wendy Anderson, Spatial Analyst-Wildlife Division with Texas Parks and Wildlife Register Attendees can record session attendance in VMS using the AT: TX Waters Certification Training category, and the hours will count toward both TMN annual certification/recertification and Texas Waters Specialist certification requirements. Visit TPWD Texas... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required. Did you know that you can help make critical bird conservation work happen in your community? Bird City Network is here to show you the possibilities and get you started on the road to a community that is healthier for both birds and people. Join American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and Environment for... Read More →

Hybrid - In Person (Denton, TX) OR Virtual (Zoom Link Below) Presented by the Native Plant Society of Texas - Trinity Forks Chapter Our June program will be presented by Jerry Hamby.  Jerry is a Texas Master Naturalist, a Texas Master Gardener and a member of Trinity Forks Chapter of NPSOT.  His program will be... Read More →

In Person. Registration Required. $15 Fee. Learn how to grow and care for pollinator plants that thrive in Houston! Each participant will go home with a pollinator plant! Adults with children welcome to bring children free of charge. Log in VMS under AT: Master Gardener Events  

Virtual. Reserve a Spot. Join Professor Kerri Crawford of the University of Houston to consider more deeply the interconnections between humans and our environment, through the lens of ecosystem services. As biodiversity is lost through anthropogenic changes, it is becoming increasingly clear how much we rely on the natural world. Nature provides us with many... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required. Plant Party Webinar - "Talking Wetlands" The ins and outs of of wetlands playas, the rarely considered wetland adventures in propagating wetland plants, managing livestock around wetlands, and algae: the good, the bad, and the ugly. The Plant Party webinar series is a collaboration between Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, USDA-Natural Resources... Read More →

Virtual. Register for Zoom Link Presented by the Native Prairies Association of Texas Don Verser’s presentation will explore the history of our coastal prairie and what happened to it. He will define what a remnant prairie is and how to find them, and how to assess their quality and begin the restoration process. He will... Read More →

In Person. RSVP by June 21st, 2023 Cost: $0 $15 optional lunch Agenda Flyer This workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, the Texas Water Resources Institute, and Houston Community College – Katy Campus. The training will focus on the nature and function of stream and riparian zones and the benefits... Read More →

In Person and presented by the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center $20 member / $35 nonmember Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up Love them or hate them, snakes are a part of life in Houston. Meet some snake ambassadors and learn the truth about our scaly neighbors. We’ll discuss what to do if you... Read More →