Texas is home to more species of bats than any other state. Join Texas Nature Trackers (TN) Biologist Craig Hensley for a look into the world of these denizens of the dark. You’ll learn about their life history, who’s who, and the challenges they face in today’s world. Find out what you can do to... Read More →
The purpose of the garden is to educate the public about prairie plants and how people can use them in their home gardens. We also see some interesting critters! We supply seed for plants that will be planted in the Seabourne Prairie Restoration Project as well. Plots are open for adoption, as small or large... 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... Read More →
We have been invited by the Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer Organization to give our bat presentation and exhibit at the BBSP's nature center this summer. They are looking for a 30 minute presentation (plus a 15 min q & a) given to elementary students on Tuesdays June 9 or 30 or July 7; and... Read More →
The volunteer days have been suspended due to the increasing cases of Covid-19. Individual work can be undertaken with Covid-19 restrictions. For more information call or email Jerry Trenta, TMNCPC Seabourne Director. Come help us out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park when the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted! COVID-19 Precautions need to be followed with social... Read More →
The monarch butterfly is probably the most famous insect specialist (the caterpillars only feed on milkweed), but did you know that many native bees are also specialists? Female native bee specialists or oligoleges, only collect pollen from a narrow range of native plants; this could mean just one plant genus or many genera that belong... Read More →
Leader: Mary Anne Weber Please join HAS for a monthly bird survey at the Houston Botanic Garden (Glenbrook Golf Course). They meet the first Thursday of each month at the main parking lot at 8205 N Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77017. If the lot is closed, park at the park next door. There is a... Read More →
We have been invited by the Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer Organization to give our bat presentation and exhibit at the BBSP's nature center this summer. They are looking for a 30 minute presentation (plus a 15 min q & a) given to elementary students on Tuesdays June 9 or 30 or July 7; and... Read More →
Conservationist Lan Shen, will show us how to build our own pocket prairie. A pocket prairie or prairie garden is a smaller site, typically 1/4 acre or larger, which has been planted with native grasses, sedges and wildflowers. It reflects the original grassland vegetation dominant in our area prior to European settlement. It is a... Read More →
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