Week of Events
AT: NPSOT Native Landscape Certification Program Fall Courses – Level 1 Class
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 →
AT: TPWD Basic Angler ‘Hands On’ in Galveston Bay – Galveston Island State Park
AT: TPWD Basic Angler ‘Hands On’ in Galveston Bay – Galveston Island State Park
Sundays in August & September on Galveston Bay with a TPWD angler guide. Pre-registration required, limited slots available. Galveston Island State Park is hosting in-the-field guided angler education "Basic Angler Education for Galveston Bay" on Sunday mornings in August and September from 9am - 12pm. This is a hands-on experience with gear and guide for... Read More →
AT: Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training Series
AT: Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training Series
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 →
AT: NPAT Webinar – Renewable Landscape & Impacts on Landowners and Rural Texas
AT: NPAT Webinar – Renewable Landscape & Impacts on Landowners and Rural Texas
This webinar will be presented on two dates, once in September and again in October with Speaker Jessica Karlsruher of the Texas Real Estate Advocacy and Defense Coalition. Jessica will discuss sustainable land use practices for preserving our Texas Natural Heritage. Topics include impact of renewable energy projects on land and wildlife, lease agreement concerns... Read More →
AT: Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training Series
AT: Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training Series
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 →
AT: Xerces Society – In the Life of Jumping Spiders
AT: Xerces Society – In the Life of Jumping Spiders
Virtual, 12pm - 1pm CST Even amongst other bugs, spiders are often overlooked and misunderstood. But these ancient, diverse, and wonderfully weird creatures have a lot to teach us. And the best group of spiders to start with might be jumping spiders: they are colorful, clever, and even cute! Join spider scientist Dr. Sebastian Alejandro... Read More →
AT: A&M Webinar – Geospatial Tools & Resources for Texas Landowners
AT: A&M Webinar – Geospatial Tools & Resources for Texas Landowners
Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute is hosting a webinar with speakers Kevin Skow and Addie Smith Thursday September 5th at noon. Registration for the webinar closes on Tuesday September 3rd. We have all heard the saying; a pictures is worth 1,000 words. In this webinar, we will present geospatial tools and digital resources to help... Read More →
AT: NPSOT Native Plant Propogation with George Cates, Native American Seed
AT: NPSOT Native Plant Propogation with George Cates, Native American Seed
Hybrid, in person and zoom. Native Plant Society of Texas is presenting a webinar with George Cates of Native American Seed. Looking to diversify your landscape with beautiful and resilient native plants? Learn useful information on establishing native plants, like when to direct seed and when to start in pots. Design your planting for success... Read More →
Chapter Program
Chapter Program
“Building Bird-Friendly Communities with Houston Audubon: How to Attract and Support Native Birds Wherever You Live, Work, and Play", by Amber Leung September 2024 Program Description Birds are not only beautiful and fascinating creatures but they are also essential components of our healthy ecosystem. Despite their importance, bird populations across the United States have faced... Read More →
AT: NPAT Austin – Plant Propagation Workshop with Matthew Gaston
AT: NPAT Austin – Plant Propagation Workshop with Matthew Gaston
September 7 in person at the Dowell Ranch in Manchaca, Texas Travis County (just south of Austin) from 10am - 12pm. Preregistration required with limited seating availability. To register and for location details please visit webpage here. Matthew Gaston is an expert instructor from the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy. This workshop is perfect for plant... Read More →
AT: Arboretum – Gardening with Native Grasses
AT: Arboretum – Gardening with Native Grasses
Sept 7th in person from 10am - 12pm, fees apply. Experienced gardeners and landscape designers know: grasses are an essential part of a native garden! In this class you’ll learn how to use native grasses to benefit wildlife and add beauty and dimension to any space – even containers. Weather permitting we’ll also go on... Read More →