Abstract of Presentation: A highly educational and fun talk on the types of fireflies (Lampyridae) in Texas. Ben will be presenting his research on Texas firefly taxa with an emphasis on fireflies that occur in nearby river basins and riparian areas. Ben will discuss why fireflies flash and how they use light to communicate to... Read More →
Glenn Olsen will present "Hawk Migration" on Sept 3, 2020 This is a Zoom meeting open to the public. Register in advance to attend. Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoceCtqToqH93MG-S6aTA7IXIiY-zVuI4J After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Hawks are a fun, awesome,... Read More →
Abstract of Presentation: The Greater Houston region is getting hotter. Since 1970, nighttime temperatures in our city have risen by more than 5-degree Fahrenheit and daytime temperature are set to soar this century. What to do? Join The Nature Conservancy in Texas’s Jaime González as he describes how multiple partners recently mapping heat across Harris... Read More →
Discover the delicious side of nature. Texas provides an abundance of wild edible leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, and shoots – if you know where to look. Learn where to find, how to identify, and how to properly prepare a seasonal selection of local edible plant species. As our landscape changes throughout the year, the selection... Read More →
Field Trip: September 12, 2020 Hawks are a fun, awesome, exciting and challenging group of birds! We are fortunate that a major migration route is along our coast and we can see these amazing birds as they pass overhead during fall migration. We will experience this inspiring migration on the field trip. In class we... Read More →
Abstract of Presentation: Some native wetland plants can do well even when the soil dries out. How can that be?? Find out more about planting raingardens and similar “green infrastructure” practices for saving water, what the National Index for Wetland Plants is, and why it matters to the US Army Corps of Engineers and you.... Read More →
Speaker: Shannon Westveer, Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter and QVGC Member Shannon Westveer enthusiastically connects people with their fellow Earthlings no matter the size, shape, or number of legs. A certified Texas Master Naturalist™ Coastal Prairie Chapter, her mission is to restore human-dominated landscapes into ones which sustain an abundance of local wildlife. You... Read More →
Abstract of Presentation: Native plants and wildlife are the winning combination. This presentation will highlight a selection of the excellent native plants available for sale at Wildscapes 2020. Mark will offer helpful information on important plant attributes and preferred growing conditions to help you make your shopping decisions. A healthy and varied garden of native... Read More →
Monarchs are arguably the most famous butterfly species. Much of this attention can be attributed to their long and well-known migration in North America. But did you know they do not all actually migrate? Did you also know they do not hold the record for longest migration? This evening entomologist Lauren Davidson will delve into... Read More →
Monarchs are arguably the most famous butterfly species. Much of this attention can be attributed to their long and well-known migration in North America. But did you know they do not all actually migrate? Did you also know they do not hold the record for longest migration? This evening entomologist Lauren Davidson will delve into... Read More →
