Mark your calendars now and get ready for some photographic fun and the opportunity to contribute to community science! Dates: October 11-27, 2024 Join the fun: All ages and abilities are encouraged to find pollinators and nectar-producing plants and take photos to share with friends! Find events to attend near you (please note: new events... Read More →
Get excited for our Texas Master Naturalist 2024 Annual Meeting – to be held Thursday, October 24th through Sunday, October 27th in San Marcos, Texas. Stay tuned for more information coming soon! The Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for the Texas Master Naturalist volunteers from around the state to gather, participate in hands-on educational seminars, and receive... Read More →
In person. Pre-registration required. Texas Parks & Wildlife is hosting a Hunter Education Course on Sunday, October 27, 8a-5pm in person. Location is Rosenberg VFW at 1903 First St., Rosenberg, Texas 77471. Register through the QR code or contact Kitty Haynes at hayneskitty@gmail.com Log in VMS under AT: TPWD Courses/Classes
Survey Leader: Bayard Nicklow, Precinct 4 Parks Naturalist We will start at 7:30 AM in the main parking lot off Eldridge and split the group if we need to. ABOUT THE SURVEY Do you live on the west side of Houston and are you looking for a fantastic place to see an amazing array of... Read More →
Join Birding for Fun for a Bird's Eye View on Behavior in their winter series on Monday evenings. Classes online are Mondays at 7pm-8pm via zoom. Fee applies, each class is $15 with discounts on multiple class registrations. Participants may register for individual classes or whole series. Join us for this special series of Monday... Read More →
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) seeks “Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers”. Its COVID-19 Update notes volunteer opportunities are “Open to vaccinated volunteers”. “Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton... Read More →
The 2024 Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training course will be held every TUESDAY and THURSDAY starting Tue September 3, 2024 through Tue October 29, 2024, 10 a.m. - noon (Every Tuesday & Thursday) — Virtual Curriculum contact: Wizzie Brown ebrown@ag.tamu.edu YOU MUST BE A CERTIFIED MASTER NATURALIST OR MASTER GARDENER TO TAKE THIS TRAINING. Over the... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low Members: Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several... Read More →
Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop series - Matagorda Bay Watersheds. Workshop Location: Matagorda County Birding Nature Center, 1025 Tx-Hwy 35, Bay City, TX 77414. Parts of this workshop are outdoors in wet conditions. To register RSVP by October 23, 2024 This workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & Research and... Read More →
Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education... Read More →
Canceled due to inclement weather. In person at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Free, open to public. Each month the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists will lead a guided Insect Hike. Participation is open to the public and all ages are welcome. Wear appropriate clothing for outdoors. Closed toe shoes recommended. Hike may be... Read More →
Virtual. Join us for this special Q&A session with Dr. Sebastian Echeverri, spider scientist, wildlife photographer, and science communicator. Sebastian will show his arachnid pets and answer all of your questions. Learn more and register today! Log in VMS under AT: Skills Enhancement Courses
Oct 31st 1pm-2pm CST Virtual. Western desert, sagebrush, and grassland ecosystems are important, multi-use lands. They provide critical habitat for bees, butterflies, and other insects that support a rich diversity of birds, wildlife, and plants. But the federal Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) uses large-scale aerial applications of pesticides to curb outbreaks of... Read More →
“Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... Read More →
Level 3 NPSOT Native Landscape Certification course series. Registration for the Fall Classes for the Native Landscape Certification Program series opens August 1st at 8am. Levels 1 through 4 classes are hosted by various NPSOT chapters throughout the state. Some are by zoom, some are in person. To view all course dates and locations visit webpage... Read More →
Level 1 NPSOT Native Landscape Certification course series. Registration for the Fall Classes for the Native Landscape Certification Program series opens August 1st at 8am. Levels 1 through 4 classes are hosted by various NPSOT chapters throughout the state. Some are by zoom, some are in person. To view all course dates and locations visit... Read More →
Level 2 NPSOT Native Landscape Certification course series. Registration for the Fall Classes for the Native Landscape Certification Program series opens August 1st at 8am. Levels 1 through 4 classes are hosted by various NPSOT chapters throughout the state. Some are by zoom, some are in person. To view all course dates and locations visit webpage... Read More →
Members: Join in the weekend fun at Seabourne. Every first and third Saturdays, we will be at Seabourne working in the various projects we have going on there. Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about... Read More →
Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center is asking for volunteers. to come out and help a local Houston Middle School get their native garden setup and ready for planting. We are looking for volunteers to come help lend a hand. The project is for the Children's Museum of Houston's Science Workshop Site at Edison Middle School.... Read More →
Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:00am -10:00am (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell 281-797-1527
Keep Sugar Land Beautiful will hold their annual Trees Across Sugar Land on November 2 beginning at 9 am. KSLB volunteers will be planting 160 five-gallon and 34 thirty-gallon native hardwood trees in Cullinan Park. Trees Across Sugar Land waiver/registration form must be completed by October 18. Detailed instructions will be sent the week prior... Read More →
FIRST SATURDAY BOLIVAR FLATS BEACH RAMBLES "Come explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary and see what the forces of nature have left for us on the beach and in the wrack lines with Conservation Specialist Wyatt Egelhoff. You’ll walk along the beach and out onto the flats discovering the diversity of life along the Gulf Coast.... Read More →
November 2nd in person, 9am - 3pm workshop location at Dixon Water Foundation at Leo Ranch, 4528 Co Rd 398 Decatur, Tx 76234 Native Prairies Association of Texas is hosting an educational workshop on Saturday, November 2nd at the Josey Pavilion, located at the Dixon Water Foundation’s Leo Ranch in Decatur, Texas. Spend the morning hearing from... Read More →
In person workshops rotate locations within the state of Texas. Fees for materials may apply. Some locations fill quickly and a wait list may apply. To register for a Project WILD workshop visit webpage here. TPWD offers Project WILD and Aquatic WILD workshops through hands-on experiences for anyone who works with children, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal... Read More →
November 2nd in person from 10am - 12pm. Fee applies. Recognizing safe and unsafe plants and herbs when foraging is an important skill. Discover how simple it is to prepare herbal tea using wild plants and garden herbs from your own backyard! In this class you’ll learn how to identify a few safe native and... Read More →
Join Birding for Fun for a Bird's Eye View on Behavior in their winter series on Monday evenings. Classes online are Mondays at 7pm-8pm via zoom. Fee applies, each class is $15 with discounts on multiple class registrations. Participants may register for individual classes or whole series. Join us for this special series of Monday... Read More →
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) seeks “Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers”. Its COVID-19 Update notes volunteer opportunities are “Open to vaccinated volunteers”. “Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low Members: Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several... Read More →
CPC Members Identifying Birds at Seabourne Creek Park Participation is open to the public – all ages and levels of birders are welcome. Binoculars and weather-appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended. Members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists lead the hikes. The hikes are ongoing from October to May. In the event... Read More →
Save the Date! November 7th - 9th In Houston, Texas. The Texas Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration (TXSER) is hosting it's 27th Annual Conference in November in partnership with the University of Houston. This year's theme: Restoration Everywhere: Working from Urban to Rural Landscapes. Conference fees vary depending on membership status and student... Read More →
Free and open to the public. This event is outdoors so dress for current weather conditions. Bring a water bottle, hat, camera or phone for close up photos, notepad, and closed toe shoes are recommended. Plant Walks at Seabourne Creek Nature Park with Texas Master Naturalist Susie Doe Take a 2 hour walk with botany... Read More →
“Exploring the Green Gems of Rosenberg – Nine City parks you may not know about", by Cary Lamensky November 2024 Program Description Join us on Thursday, November 7th at 7:00 PM at the Rosenberg Civic Center for our monthly program featuring Cary Lamensky, the City of Rosenberg’s Director of Parks & Recreation. Cary will share... Read More →
Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education... Read More →
Nov 7, Free. In person workshop. Pre-register before Nov 4 to receive lunch. The Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) program is a statewide one-day educational program designed to improve the quality of Texas’ water resources by educating and informing local stakeholders about their watershed, potential impairments, and steps that can be taken to help improve and... Read More →
Nov 7th 9:30a-11am This webinar addresses the topic of prescribed fire and its importance for private landowners. Panelists will share lessons learned by experts who work closely with a key subset of “students of fire” as private landowners. Like any other group of people working in wildland fire, private landowners range from people who are... Read More →
Nov 7th 12pm-1pm CST, Virtual via zoom. Join Dr. Jessica Ware from the American Museum of Natural History as she explores the world of dragonflies and damselflies. These incredible insects have many hidden talents! Learn about their unique life history, their conservation, and what you can do to help these important insects. About the Speaker:... Read More →
Save the Date! November 7th - 9th In Houston, Texas. The Texas Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration (TXSER) is hosting it's 27th Annual Conference in November in partnership with the University of Houston. This year's theme: Restoration Everywhere: Working from Urban to Rural Landscapes. Conference fees vary depending on membership status and student... Read More →
“Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... Read More →
In person. Kleb Woods is located at 20303 Draper Rd, Tomball, Tx 77377. Presentation begins at 12:30 followed by outdoor activity. Family friendly. Registration required. For more information and to register, click HERE. This offering will qualify for one hour of AT. Log in VMS under AT: Skills Enhancement Courses
Level 3 NPSOT Native Landscape Certification course series. Registration for the Fall Classes for the Native Landscape Certification Program series opens August 1st at 8am. Levels 1 through 4 classes are hosted by various NPSOT chapters throughout the state. Some are by zoom, some are in person. To view all course dates and locations visit webpage... Read More →
Save the Date! November 7th - 9th In Houston, Texas. The Texas Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration (TXSER) is hosting it's 27th Annual Conference in November in partnership with the University of Houston. This year's theme: Restoration Everywhere: Working from Urban to Rural Landscapes. Conference fees vary depending on membership status and student... Read More →
Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:00am -10:00am (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell 281-797-1527
"Looking for a way to get your hands dirty on the prairie?" Look no further. Join the Coastal Prairie Conservancy for its Stewardship Saturdays!" All are welcomed to participate - no experience necessary! Groups larger than ten individuals, please contact volunteer@coastalprairieconservancy.org to register. Who: Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) What: Assist CPC in removing invasive species;... Read More →
The Gulf Coast Chapter has asked for assistance at their Kolter Elementary Pollinator Garden. The school is located at the corner of Runnymeade and Dumfries streets in Houston, 9701 Runnymeade . In addition to working in the garden, there is new native planting in front of school that needs tending. Please come for an hour... Read More →
Join us for a delightful day outdoors at the Arboretum in Seabourne Creek Nature Park! 🌳 Surrounded by the lush greenery of this wonderful outdoor space, you'll be able to explore the fascinating world of trees. Embark on an adventure with our interactive Scavenger Hunt, exploring the grounds and learning about the diverse array of... Read More →
Nov 9 in person from 10:30a-12:30p. Fee applies. Limited seating available, check website registration often if added to wait list. Many native plants aren’t available at nurseries – so grow them yourself! In this hands-on class you’ll learn about different methods of plant propagation. Then, you’ll get the rare opportunity to collect seeds and cuttings... Read More →
Join us in reaching out to the community every 2nd and 4th Saturday at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. Share your knowledge of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. November - Leave the Leaves11/9/24 Lead Aida Pita (Co-lead-Shannon Westveer) Why should we Leave the Leaves?... Read More →
November 11th, hybrid meeting with onsite meeting at UHCL Bayou Building, Forest Room. Virtual session begins at 7pm - 8:30pm Topic: Keeping it Local: Integrating Native Plants in Your Landscape What’s all the hype about native plants? Through photos and stories, native Texan Cherie Colburn demonstrates her gardening mantra of “first, do no harm” by... Read More →
Join Birding for Fun for a Bird's Eye View on Behavior in their winter series on Monday evenings. Classes online are Mondays at 7pm-8pm via zoom. Fee applies, each class is $15 with discounts on multiple class registrations. Participants may register for individual classes or whole series. Join us for this special series of Monday... Read More →
Virtual. Zoom meeting invite and registration details will be posted on TWS Slack channel. The study group series for 2024 is hosted by members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter (CPC) Texas Waters Specialist Study Group. November's session will cover: Chapter 6: The Role and Function of Wetlands and Estuarine Systems, pg 87-91 discussion leaders Lisa... Read More →
Galveston Bay Foundation will be hosting a "flash" prairie planting event at the Kemah HQ office. Unfortunately, a service group had to cancel, and we already have all the plants ready for planting. Instead of returning them to the plant nursery, we've decided to hold this planting event! No experience is necessary—GBF staff will be... Read More →
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) seeks “Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers”. Its COVID-19 Update notes volunteer opportunities are “Open to vaccinated volunteers”. “Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton... Read More →
Virtual. Free. Description: Join Various Texas Master Naturalist Chapters as they present on how they provide landowner and community technical guidance assistance through their specialized service projects —which can be emulated and adopted by other chapters across the state! Speaker: Texas Master Naturalist Blackland Prairie Chapter, El Camino Real Chapter, Hays County Chapter, Hill Country Chapter,... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low Members: Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several... Read More →
Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education... Read More →
Long Acres Ranch will host an Open House to introduce chapter members to the facility and their programs. A trailer tour of the property will be part of the event. Please check Slack for the SUG
Annual Planning Meeting for HMNS-SL Outreach via Zoom. Join us to help plan the 2025 Outreach programs our chapter will be presenting at Houston Museum of Natural Science - Sugar Land on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. We will also talk about ways to make our outreach more effective and engage more... Read More →
Free, In person. The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) will host a Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. November 14 in Blooming Grove. Workshop location is 121 S Fordyce St, Blooming Grove, TX 76626 A catered lunch will be available to participants for $15. To register please RSVP here by... Read More →
“Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... Read More →
This is a reschedule of the cancelled October 31st trip . Exact locations and other information are available at the google form sign up link: https://bit.ly/24seedrsvp .(Note: Please use the lower case letters as shown.)Seed collecting trips scheduled in the future will be announced in the CPC monthly newsletter (sign up here) and listed on the... Read More →
Zoom live webinar series. Do you love to learn about insects? Then join Entomologist Wizzie Brown each month on the third Friday at 10am CST for an exciting discussion about creeping things in the backyard. Entomologist Wizzie Brown is a Senior Extension Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Brown received a BS in... Read More →
Level 2 NPSOT Native Landscape Certification course series. Registration for the Fall Classes for the Native Landscape Certification Program series opens August 1st at 8am. Levels 1 through 4 classes are hosted by various NPSOT chapters throughout the state. Some are by zoom, some are in person. To view all course dates and locations visit webpage... Read More →
Sun in Fog - photo by Noel Zinn Members: Join in the weekend fun at Seabourne. Every first and third Saturdays, we will be at Seabourne working in the various projects we have going on there. Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a... Read More →
From the organizer: I’m reaching out to personally invite you to our fall workday at Deer Park Prairie on Saturday, November 16th. This will be our largest workday of the year, and NPAT staff are coming from across Texas to help make it a success! Starting this November, we’re aiming to hold two biannual workdays... Read More →
Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:00am -10:00am (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell 281-797-1527
Volunteers meet at the Irene Stern Community Center, 6920 Katy-Fulshear Rd., at 9:00a.m. to pick up supplies, grab a snack, and listen to a quick safety talk from one of our Fulshear Police Officers and a Thank You from our mayor. Volunteers divide into groups and have the options of picking up roadside litter or... Read More →
TexianMarketDays_Oct222022 SAVE THE DATE! Who: George Ranch Historical Park What: Frontier Days Where: 10215 FM 762 Road Richmond TX 77469 When: Saturday, 11/16/2024, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Why: Provide an educational WOW for the attendees
The public is invited to learn about Seabourne Creek Nature Park on a one hour Naturalist led walk. We are thrilled to showcase the rich biodiversity of Seabourne Creek Nature Park through our 7 habitats. This park is a treasure trove of natural wonders, and we invite visitors to connect with nature, explore its diverse... Read More →
Join Birding for Fun for a Bird's Eye View on Behavior in their winter series on Monday evenings. Classes online are Mondays at 7pm-8pm via zoom. Fee applies, each class is $15 with discounts on multiple class registrations. Participants may register for individual classes or whole series. Join us for this special series of Monday... Read More →
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) seeks “Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers”. Its COVID-19 Update notes volunteer opportunities are “Open to vaccinated volunteers”. “Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton... Read More →
Virtual. Free. This offering is part of the 2024 Monarch Joint Venture Monarch Conservation Webinar series. Webinars occur on the 3rd or 4th Tuesday each month and are free. Registration required, complete registration here. Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to... Read More →
Two day virtual seminar November 19th and 20th from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Join us for a two-day virtual seminar dedicated to The Science of Sound! Whether you’re an avid birder or a beginner, this event explores the fascinating world of sound-based bird identification, from field techniques to the technology used to recognize and track bird calls. On November... Read More →
Online webinar Tuesday November 19th, 7pm - 8:30pm CST. Guest Speaker is Julie Beeler. To register for this event visit webpage here. Ready to dive into the magical world of colors created by fungi? Whether you are enchanted by the beauty of wild mushrooms or fascinated by the art of natural dyes, this presentation offers... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low Members: Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several... Read More →
In person November 20th 10a-2p Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for an in-person workshop to find out more about rain gardens and how to use them to collect, conserve, and clean stormwater at a business, civic space, or home. Attendees will hear from rain garden experts AND participate in planting two rain gardens on... Read More →
Free, virtual session November 20th at 12pm-1pm. Join this free webinar hosted by the Texas Wildlife Association and Texas A&M Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management on "Texas Pond Basics: How to Get Started." Speakers are Dr. Todd Sink and Brittany Chesser. To register visit webpage here. Log in VMS under AT: Texas Wildlife Association.
Virtual. Wednesday November 20 12p-1pm Speaker: Sharandeep Singh Chahal, Ph.D. Student, Department of Horticulture, University of Arkansas Join us for an engaging exploration into the rare and imperiled habitat of the Texas Screwstem, an endemic plant found only in the secluded baygalls of southeast Texas. This webinar will delve into the ecological niche that sustains... Read More →
Two part workshop with an Online class Wednesday Nov 20th from 3p-5pm, followed by an in person session December 9th from 9a-1pm at the Seguine Outdoor learning center. This workshop will prepare the attendee to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop required. To register visit webpage here. Must... Read More →
Virtual webinar day 2, November 20 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm Fee for 2-day seminar $25 Join us for a two-day virtual seminar dedicated to The Science of Sound! Whether you’re an avid birder or a beginner, this event explores the fascinating world of sound-based bird identification, from field techniques to the technology used to recognize and... Read More →
The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) monthly chapter meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at 7:00pm and will be immediately followed by the monthly board meeting on the same zoom call. All TMNCPC chapter members are welcome to both meetings. Advance registration will be required via a... Read More →
Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education... Read More →
Garden Workdays at HMNS @Sugar Land on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 9 AM - 11 AM. Contact Jamie Fairchild if you have questions. See the Sign Up Genius on Slack.
Nov 21st in person at John Paul Landing Park environmental center. Location is 9950 Katy Hockley Rd, Cypress, TX 77433 Harris Count Precinct 4 John Paul Landing park is hosting a guided birding event featuring duck identification. Join our birding program this month to explore ducks. Learn tips and tricks for duck identification, and if... Read More →
Instructor: Tiffany Ritter The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center hosts youth educator workshops throughout the year with a variety of nature and science topics. These workshops are designed for adults who work with children in a variety of natural settings. All educators are welcome at our workshops; classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders, homeschool parents... Read More →
“Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... Read More →
Interested in helping the Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie? Who: Native Prairies Association of Texas What: “The 4th Saturday monthly workdays offer an opportunity to explore and help maintain this special coastal prairie. For the foreseeable future, we will be working on invasives removal and demo garden.” When: 4th Saturday of the... Read More →
Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:00am -10:00am (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell 281-797-1527
We will be staffing a booth at the 2024 Pecan Harvest Festival will be held in Historic Downtown Richmond on Saturday, November 23 from 10 AM - 4 PM. This annual event highlights the rich history of pecans in Fort Bend County while showcasing the unique features of Downtown Richmond. The festival will be located... Read More →
November 23rd in person from 9:30a - 11:30a. Fee range $20-35. Instructor: Kelsey Low If you have always wanted to get into bird watching but you have never picked up a pair of binoculars, this class is for you! Join us for an introduction to birding, including how to choose binoculars and where to find... Read More →
In person at the Delores Fenwick Nature Center in Pearland, Texas. Use QR code on attached flyer to register. Let's get ready to make a difference for our local bat colonies and wildlife. On November 23rd, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, come learn about Houston's bats and the vital role native plants play in... Read More →
Survey Leader: Bayard Nicklow, Precinct 4 Parks Naturalist We will start at 7:30 AM in the main parking lot off Eldridge and split the group if we need to. ABOUT THE SURVEY Do you live on the west side of Houston and are you looking for a fantastic place to see an amazing array of... Read More →
In person, 9am - 3pm Nov 25th in Denton, Texas. Please bring own lunch and be prepared for weather conditions outdoors. Professional development for anyone who works in education of children including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, and scout leaders. To register visit webpage here. Aquatic WILD invites you to explore and share the fascinating world... Read More →
Join Birding for Fun for a Bird's Eye View on Behavior in their winter series on Monday evenings. Classes online are Mondays at 7pm-8pm via zoom. Fee applies, each class is $15 with discounts on multiple class registrations. Participants may register for individual classes or whole series. Join us for this special series of Monday... Read More →
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) seeks “Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers”. Its COVID-19 Update notes volunteer opportunities are “Open to vaccinated volunteers”. “Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton... Read More →
November 26, Free in person workshop in Taylor, Texas. The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) will host a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. November 26 in Taylor for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Brushy Creek Watershed. A catered lunch will be available to participants... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low Members: Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several... Read More →
“Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... Read More →
Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:00am -10:00am (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell 281-797-1527
