Did you know that Houston hosts one of Texas' largest bat colonies? Over 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats reside above Buffalo Bayou under the Waugh Drive Bridge year-round. Bats are an important part of the ecosystem - plants depend partly or wholly on bats to pollinate and they aid in controlling the insect population, just to... Read More →
Overview Native Landscapes for Birds is a Companion Class to the Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP). There is no prerequisite for the class. The NLCP is a four level certification program developed by the Native Plant Society of Texas that teaches the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Check it out! https://npsot.org/wp/nlcp/... Read More →
Do you remember that magical moment when a butterfly first landed on your arm? How about when you realized that those butterflies and bees were attracted to your garden? Or when you realized how important butterflies and bees are to your garden? Whether you've got a ton of butterflies and bees in your yard or... Read More →
Do you remember that magical moment when a butterfly first landed on your arm? How about when you realized that those butterflies and bees were attracted to your garden? Or when you realized how important butterflies and bees are to your garden? Whether you've got a ton of butterflies and bees in your yard or... 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 →
In many ways, our work has never been more important. This pandemic started with transmission of COVID-19 from the illicit wildlife trade. More people are turning to nature for solace and exercise, while noticing the benefits of cleaner air and water. And teachers and parents are increasingly turning to our Eco-Schools curricula and award-winning Ranger... Read More →
Spring migration is in full swing, but social distancing is still in effect, so we will have a members-only Zoom meeting to learn more about birding close to home. "Cullinan Park & Birding Fort Bend County" will be presented by Robbin Mallett, member of the Cullinan Park Conservancy Board and Communications Director of the TMNCPC. ... Read More →
Spring Migration is in full swing, but social distancing is still in effect, so join us on Zoom to learn more about birding close to home. "Cullinan Park & Birding Fort Bend County” will be presented by Robbin Mallett, member of the Cullinan Park Conservancy Board and Communications Director of the TMNCPC. This will be... Read More →
Our coastal beaches and marshes provide great breeding habitat for a wonderful diversity of birds. In this class, we will study those species of shorebirds, gulls, terns, hawks, wrens, rails, and many other groups of birds that nest and raise their young here. We will see these birds in their best breeding plumage and hopefully... Read More →
Our coastal beaches and marshes provide great breeding habitat for a wonderful diversity of birds. In this class, we will study those species of shorebirds, gulls, terns, hawks, wrens, rails, and many other groups of birds that nest and raise their young here. We will see these birds in their best breeding plumage and hopefully... Read More →
