"The Hidden Mysteries of the Winter Prairie" with Chris Helzer Join the Tallgrass Prairie Center to explore "The Hidden Mysteries of the Winter Prairie" with acclaimed photographer and author Chris Helzer. Chris is director of science for The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska, where he conducts research and evaluates prairie management and restoration work. He is... Read More →
Per the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC), "COVID-19 UPDATE - Volunteer opportunities are back! Following the latest recommendation from the CDC, face coverings are now optional for volunteers and visitors indoors and outdoors. We ask that all volunteers and visitors continue to act with courtesy, kindness, and common sense, respecting the choice of the Coastal Prairie... Read More →
Sun in Fog - photo by Noel Zinn 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 great... Read More →
In the past, Susie Doe, our resident native plant expert, has presented a Plant Morphology-Terminology-How-to-ID-Plants Class to teach about the parts of plants and how to use that information (and other good stuff such as keys, range maps, iNat, etc) to become more proficient at identifying plants. She had hoped to present this class... Read More →
Fourth Monday of the Month Bird Survey at Archbishop Fiorenza Park (Phase 2) Houston Audubon welcomes all levels of volunteers on its bird surveys. If you're new to birding, this is an excellent way to begin your experience. "We must practice social distancing and cannot have any single group larger than 10. We will start... 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 →
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 SCNP areas needing attention: Prairie Restoration Project Butterfly Garden Bird Sanctuaries Prairie... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low 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 SCNP... Read More →
https://www.riveroaksgc.org/one-more-featured-post “The Role of Landscape Architecture in Designing Equity and Community Wellness in Civic Spaces” presented by the renowned Thomas Woltz Landscape Architect & Owner Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects Designer for Memorial Park and the Rothko Chapel January 25, 202311:30 am Coffee 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Presentation OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ... Read More →
"The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) & Houston-Native Prairies Association of Texas (HNPAT) are hosting a Seed Cleaning & Packing Pizza Party at the 1/25/23 HNPAT monthly meeting. Learn how to clean wild collected prairie plant seeds for growing out. Prairie plant seeds collected from the wild last year will be packed into envelopes to be distributed... Read More →
