IN PERSON - Join entomologist Lauren Davidson and taxidermist Mickey Alice Kwapis on a tour of the Cockrell Butterfly Center. Get a peek behind the scenes and learn all about incredible insect life cycles, then make your way to our classroom to start your own entomology specimen collection. Students will each learn how to prepare,... Read More →
Join us in reaching out to the community every 2nd and 4th Saturday at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. Share your knowledge and excitement of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. The topic for each session follows: April 22, 2023 - NEED LEAD Topic: Earth Day! ENVIROSCAPE... 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 →
7-Part Online Series. Each program runs from 6-7:00 p.m. CDT. Cost is $10 per session. Virtual, 1-hour sessions that will focus on controlling weeds in forage production systems (pasture, hay, and range). Examples and recommendations used will be those for our growing region (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Join virtually from your own location using a compatible... 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 →
Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across a wide range of interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitat, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to... 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 →
Have you ever wondered why birds look different throughout the year, or how you can spot breeding behavior? Join us for an open Q&A session with renowned ornithologist Dr. Kevin McGowan. Learn the answers to your questions and gain insights into the migration season! Submit questions in advance when you register or live during the... Read More →
IN PERSON - Bring butterflies and other fascinating insects to your yard or patio by creating a pollinator garden that can be as small as a window box or as large as a meadow spanning your entire yard. A pollinator garden can make a huge difference, as pollinators have suffered greatly from loss of habitat,... Read More →
Virtual. Please register for Zoom link below. Join in as Dr. Rhonda Burrough of Katy High School and six of her students present their work on the Tiger Prairie at KHS. In the spring of 2021, the Tiger Prairie moved from a one-acre to a two-acre site on the campus. As it enters its second... Read More →
