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 →
Virtual. Registration Required. Plant Party Webinar - "Talking Wetlands" The ins and outs of of wetlands playas, the rarely considered wetland adventures in propagating wetland plants, managing livestock around wetlands, and algae: the good, the bad, and the ugly. The Plant Party webinar series is a collaboration between Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, USDA-Natural Resources... Read More →
Virtual. Register for Zoom Link Presented by the Native Prairies Association of Texas Don Verser’s presentation will explore the history of our coastal prairie and what happened to it. He will define what a remnant prairie is and how to find them, and how to assess their quality and begin the restoration process. He will... Read More →
Photo by Paula Dittrick We are changing things up this month and headed to the Butterfly Garden at Sugar Land Memorial Park. Please also note the earlier start time of 8:00am - to beat the heat. We will be led by our AgriLife agent John Few, an entomologist, who will help us find and identify... Read More →
In Person. RSVP by June 21st, 2023 Cost: $0 $15 optional lunch Agenda Flyer This workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, the Texas Water Resources Institute, and Houston Community College – Katy Campus. The training will focus on the nature and function of stream and riparian zones and the benefits... Read More →
Per Fenglin Du, Parks Development Manager, Parks and Recreation City of Sugar Land, "This summer 9-10am on every Friday starting from tomorrow, I invite the student volunteers to come to butterfly garden to help improve the habitat there. If any master naturalists have time and can join us, that will be greatly appreciated." Who: City... 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 →
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 way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies... Read More →
What: Any season is a great season to learn about trees! Jim McKee, a Texas Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher will be leading more walks throughout the year to teach us how to identify the trees that live here in Russ Pitman Park. You’ll learn how to use leaf, bark, twig characteristics, and... Read More →
In Person and presented by the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center $20 member / $35 nonmember Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up Love them or hate them, snakes are a part of life in Houston. Meet some snake ambassadors and learn the truth about our scaly neighbors. We’ll discuss what to do if you... Read More →
