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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 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →