From: @Bayard Nicklow November is here and Christmas Bird Counts are not far behind. This year the third annual Fort Bend CBC will be held on Tuesday December 17 2024 (starting at 7:00am) in line with our typical timing. Last year things worked out well with 113 species and 47 participants. A bit down from our... Read More →
PERENNIALS INSTALLATION. The team chose Monday December 16 at 9 AM to install around 50 1-gallon grasses and forbs. Shannon will begin setting aside species with HAS and Morningstar middle of November. The City of Missouri will pay for them (no tax). Mulch will also be on-site by mid-December. Paul Wierzbicki, Forester/Horticulturist for the City is... Read More →
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) seeks “Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers”. Its COVID-19 Update notes volunteer opportunities are “Open to vaccinated volunteers”. “Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton... Read More →
During the school year, Long Acres Ranch (LAR) offers science classes to home schoolers and private schools. They have asked us to present several of our WOWs during related science sessions. We will be one of 5 stations that the students will rotate through. Bats - October 8, 9, & 10 for Zoology Soil -... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low Members: Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several... Read More →
During the school year, Long Acres Ranch (LAR) offers science classes to home schoolers and private schools. They have asked us to present several of our WOWs during related science sessions. We will be one of 5 stations that the students will rotate through. Bats - October 8, 9, & 10 for Zoology Soil -... Read More →
The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) monthly chapter meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at 7:00pm and will be immediately followed by the monthly board meeting on the same zoom call. All TMNCPC chapter members are welcome to both meetings. Advance registration will be required via a... Read More →
Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education... Read More →
Garden Workdays at HMNS @Sugar Land on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 9 AM - 11 AM. Contact Jamie Fairchild if you have questions. See the Sign Up Genius on Slack.
During the school year, Long Acres Ranch (LAR) offers science classes to home schoolers and private schools. They have asked us to present several of our WOWs during related science sessions. We will be one of 5 stations that the students will rotate through. Bats - October 8, 9, & 10 for Zoology Soil -... Read More →
“Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... Read More →
Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:00am -10:00am (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell 281-797-1527
Sun in Fog - photo by Noel Zinn Members: Join in the weekend fun at Seabourne. Every first and third Saturdays, we will be at Seabourne working in the various projects we have going on there. Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a... Read More →
Interested in helping the Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie? Who: Native Prairies Association of Texas What: “The 4th Saturday monthly workdays offer an opportunity to explore and help maintain this special coastal prairie. For the foreseeable future, we will be working on invasives removal and demo garden.” When: 4th Saturday of the... Read More →