Register early! The Urban Riparian Symposium will be held in Waco, Tx for a 3 day conference February 19-21st. To find out more and to register for this event visit webpage here. If you are interested in riparian ecosystems you will want to register early for this conference. This biannual conference, themed ‘Bridging Nature and... Read More →
This is a 3 class series with two virtual sessions via zoom followed by an in person field trip. Gulf Coast Bird Observatory is pleased to host a series of Bird ID Classes focused on species in our local area! These classes are open to the public and consist of in-depth identification lessons in person... Read More →
Virtual course on Monday evenings in January. Birding for Fun offers a variety of 1 hour birding classes that can be purchased individually or as a series. Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her next series of Beginner Birding Virtual Classes! Classes will be held via Zoom on Mondays at... Read More →
In person. From ducks to doves and every bird in between, over 250 species of birds have been seen at the park. Join a Park Naturalist for a family-friendly beginner’s birding class to spread your birding wings. We will learn how to use binoculars and practice identifying life-sized bird silhouettes. Then we will leave the... Read More →
"Innovative Introductions- a new approach to Animal Ambassador Engagement", Emily Essa and Sierra Merritt, Houston Humane Wildlife Center January 2025 Program Description To truly inspire conservation, people must feel connected to nature and recognize the vital role every living organism plays in the web of life. At the Houston Humane Wildlife Center, ambassador animals—non-releasable wild... Read More →
In person. Free. "Know Your Fish" Basics series hosted by John Paul Landing park. Join a TPWD Certified Angler Instructor and learn how to ID local freshwater fish , create your own fish print, and learn how to cast properly and safely with a fun game called Backyard Bass. To register for this program visit... Read More →
In person. Free. Join us for a recurring program all about birds and birding. This month, we are learning about sparrows. More than a dozen species call the park home most winters! We'll face the identification challenge and learn tips and tricks to tackle these little brown birds. Visit webpage here to register or send... Read More →
This is a 3 class series with two virtual sessions via zoom followed by an in person field trip. Gulf Coast Bird Observatory is pleased to host a series of Bird ID Classes focused on species in our local area! These classes are open to the public and consist of in-depth identification lessons in person... Read More →
This is a 3 class series with two virtual sessions via zoom followed by an in person field trip. Gulf Coast Bird Observatory is pleased to host a series of Bird ID Classes focused on species in our local area! These classes are open to the public and consist of in-depth identification lessons in person... Read More →
Register early! The Urban Riparian Symposium will be held in Waco, Tx for a 3 day conference February 19-21st. To find out more and to register for this event visit webpage here. If you are interested in riparian ecosystems you will want to register early for this conference. This biannual conference, themed ‘Bridging Nature and... Read More →
Virtual course on Monday evenings in January. Birding for Fun offers a variety of 1 hour birding classes that can be purchased individually or as a series. Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her next series of Beginner Birding Virtual Classes! Classes will be held via Zoom on Mondays at... Read More →
Texas Master Naturalist Monthly Webinar Series TMN Tuesdays Webinar (Webex) series for 2025. Generally on the 2nd Tues each month, 12pm - 1pm CST for most months (except March & November, not on 2nd Tuesday.) TMNTuesdays are a way to learn about top conservation issues of the state, earn advanced training hours, and interact with... Read More →
Virtual. Free 2025 Webinar Series for the Texas Waters Specialist program. Through this program, we develop a corps of well-informed volunteer specialists who provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of aquatic resources and aquatic habitats within their communities for the state of Texas. To view certification requirements and annual volunteer hours needed... Read More →
This is a hybrid two part facilitator training, online and in person sessions, December 18th and January 15, 2025 Note: Must have previously attended a Project WILD or Aquatic WILD regular educator workshop and be willing to lead one workshop per year. In person session will be held at Long Acres Ranch, 2335 Richmond Pkwy,... Read More →
Virtual. Session 1 Stewardship Lessons of Naturalistic Public Gardens Free. Wednesday January 15th CST 12p - 2p (1p-3pm ET ) Western Reserve Land Conservancy, The Cleveland Pollinator and Native Plant Symposium and Nature Spark are pleased to announce the return of their collaborative series, Inspiring Biodiversity in Our Gardens. The symposium features nationally and regionally... Read More →
Wednesday January 15th 6pm CST Free webinar for youth leaders interested in having students participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Bring the joy of science into your classroom by participating in the GBBC! A fun, hands on way for students to observe birds, collect data, and contribute to real world scientific research. In... Read More →
In person. Registration required, must be 21 years and older. Workshops are for adults only from 5pm-7pm at the Arboretum. Join instructor Tiffany Ritter and explore topics that bring nature into the classroom and lives of youth. All educators are welcome at our workshops; classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders, homeschool parents – anyone who... Read More →
In person. This is an evening instructor class being held January 16, 2025 from 5pm - 9:45pm at the Kenneth D Welch Outdoor Learning Center in Katy, Texas. Minimum age to register is 18. This fun, free, hands-on workshop is open to anyone 18 or older interested in learning and teaching fishing skills in their... Read More →
Virtual. Free, once a month Friday webinar series with Wizzie Brown of Texas A&M Agrilife Extension services. All things insects! Wizzie's webinars are a favorite each month. Each webinar will begin at 10am and use the same zoom link to join the session for that date. Jan 17, 2025 10:00 AM- tree insects Feb 14,... Read More →
In person workshop. $20-30 fee. Winter is the best time to plant trees in Houston. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn best practices for tree planting: how to pick the right location, prepping the site, digging the right hole, and post-planting care to give the trees you plant the best chance at survival. Weather permitting,... Read More →
In person, January 18, 2025 8:30am - 12:30pm at Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park. Through activities involving language arts, social science and art experiences, coupled with community outreach and service learning applications, Flying WILD: Birds Across the Curriculum offers a bird focused approach to environmental education. Targeted for the 5th-8th grade audience, though widely adaptable, Flying WILD: Birds... Read More →
Register early! The Urban Riparian Symposium will be held in Waco, Tx for a 3 day conference February 19-21st. To find out more and to register for this event visit webpage here. If you are interested in riparian ecosystems you will want to register early for this conference. This biannual conference, themed ‘Bridging Nature and... Read More →
In person. Monday January 20th 10a - 12p at Zilker Botanical Garden, 2200 Barton Springs Road, Austin. Join the our friends Tejas Garden Stars at the Zilker Botanical Garden for a talk to learn the basics of mycology and how fungi is entangled in all parts of our life. She will cover some basics on... Read More →
Virtual course on Monday evenings in January. Birding for Fun offers a variety of 1 hour birding classes that can be purchased individually or as a series. Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her next series of Beginner Birding Virtual Classes! Classes will be held via Zoom on Mondays at... Read More →
Virtual. Fee to attend all webinars is $300. This 10 Webinar series bundle begins Wednesday January 21 through October 21 from 6pm - 7:30pm. Dive into pond management with this comprehensive Aquatics Webinar Series Bundle, featuring 10 expertly led sessions designed for pond owners and managers. Each webinar covers essential topics presented by specialists from... Read More →
January 22nd 10am - 2pm Bay City, Texas. In person at the Wharton County Junior College campus, 4000 Avenue F, Bay City Tx. Join speakers Dr. Morgan Treadwell, Allen Ersch, and Kirk Furenbacher to discuss the benefits and practice of prescribed burns in rangeland management. Topics include What is Prescribed Burning, Burn Law and Landowner... Read More →
Note: 11:00 am Central Time Phenology is the study of seasonal events in nature, such as flowers, fruits, and leaf color change. Every plant observation on iNaturalist helps us understand the timing of seasonal cycles. We need you to help unlock those insights! Even when you aren’t out making observations, you can make a... Read More →
Virtual. The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance is hosting a lecture series on the 4th Wednesday from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Water Wonks will feature a host of experts sharing innovative ideas and details about their work in the world of water. The series is a free community education opportunity. To register for these webinars visit webpage... Read More →
Canceled due to inclement weather In person at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Free, open to public. This month's focus is on Soil Insects. Each month the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists will lead a guided Insect Hike with a unique theme. Participation is open to the public and all ages are welcome. Bring... Read More →
Attendance in person at the Fort Bend Epicenter Brazos Home & Garden Show. Location is 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg Tx. Event is free, parking fees may apply. The following presentations offered during the Brazos Home & Garden Show on Friday January 24 th may be submitted for AT credit for those attending the presentations. Document... Read More →
Attendance in person at the Fort Bend Epicenter Brazos Home & Garden Show. Location is 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg Tx. Event is free, parking fees may apply. The following presentations offered during the Brazos Home & Garden Show on Friday January 24 th may be submitted for AT credit for those attending the presentations. Document... Read More →
In person. Free. Interested in learning about the work of wildlife rehabilitators and the Texas wildlife they care for? Join Randolph Watson and Monica Jarisch of Houston SPCA's Wildlife Center of Texas (WCT) as they share a glimpse of their work to help injured, ill, and orphaned wildlife return to their natural environments. They'll talk... Read More →
In person. Free. Have you ever wondered what planets, constellations, or the moon look like through a telescope? Join us and Houston Astronomical Society's volunteers for a fun evening learning about and observing the objects in the night sky. We will have a telescope set up and ready to see the wonders of our universe.... Read More →
Attendance in person at the Fort Bend Epicenter Brazos Home & Garden Show. Location is 28505 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg Tx. Event is free, parking fees may apply. The following presentations offered during the Brazos Home & Garden Show on Friday January 24 th may be submitted for AT credit for those attending the presentations. Document... Read More →
In person. Course registration fee $200 plus room rates. The Texas Water Resources INstitute is hosting a 4 day short course on watershed planning January 27 through January 30. Course location is the Mayan Dude Ranch in Bandera, TX. Texas Watershed Planning Short Course provides needed training and promotes sustainable proactive approaches to managing water... Read More →
Virtual course on Monday evenings in January. Birding for Fun offers a variety of 1 hour birding classes that can be purchased individually or as a series. Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her next series of Beginner Birding Virtual Classes! Classes will be held via Zoom on Mondays at... Read More →
In person. Course registration fee $200 plus room rates. The Texas Water Resources INstitute is hosting a 4 day short course on watershed planning January 27 through January 30. Course location is the Mayan Dude Ranch in Bandera, TX. Texas Watershed Planning Short Course provides needed training and promotes sustainable proactive approaches to managing water... Read More →
Virtual. Webinars are one hour long and begin at 1pm CST. Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent.... Read More →
Hybrid. Sponsored by the Austin Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. In this presentation, Natasia will talk about the importance of birds, how they’re affected by urbanization, and ways in which we as residents can provide habitat for birds in our backyards. She will give examples of some of our common urban and... Read More →
In person. Course registration fee $200 plus room rates. The Texas Water Resources INstitute is hosting a 4 day short course on watershed planning January 27 through January 30. Course location is the Mayan Dude Ranch in Bandera, TX. Texas Watershed Planning Short Course provides needed training and promotes sustainable proactive approaches to managing water... Read More →
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA) offers bimonthly webinars on ecological topics relative to habitats and conservation issues along the gulf coast. The 2025 series is scheduled on a Wednesday of every other month. Preregistration required to receive zoom link. Webinars that discuss topics of interest to the Texas Gulf Coast and coastal prairie region... Read More →
In person. Course registration fee $200 plus room rates. The Texas Water Resources INstitute is hosting a 4 day short course on watershed planning January 27 through January 30. Course location is the Mayan Dude Ranch in Bandera, TX. Texas Watershed Planning Short Course provides needed training and promotes sustainable proactive approaches to managing water... Read More →
In person, Free. The free workshop will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center, located at 2401 US-83 BUS, Weslaco, TX 78596. To register visit webpage here. To view map showing location of the Weslaco, TX workshop, click HERE for Weslaco map. The Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) program is a statewide... Read More →
Webinar, starts at 7pm CST. Part of the Audubon Speaker Series for 2025. Speaker programs are held three times a year -- in September, January, and May. Tiffany Kersten didn’t set out to do a Big Year, but after a series of unanticipated and serendipitous events, she suddenly found herself amidst one. As a sexual... Read More →
In person. Free. Interested in learning about the work of wildlife rehabilitators and the Texas wildlife they care for? Join Randolph Watson and Monica Jarisch of Houston SPCA's Wildlife Center of Texas (WCT) as they share a glimpse of their work to help injured, ill, and orphaned wildlife return to their natural environments. They'll talk... Read More →
