AT: Houston Arboretum Youth Educator Workshop – Watersheds

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, United States

In person, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.  Free.  Pre-registration required.  Registration page here. We all live in a watershed, but do you know which one? Water moving across our city is an important topic in times of drought and flood, but it can be a challenging concept for students. Increase your concept knowledge and skills... Read More →

Free

VSP: Great Backyard Bird Count

This is a great opportunity for birders to get VSP hours!  You can count birds in your own backyards or elsewhere in Fort Bend or Waller counties to create a real-time snapshot of where birds are. How to Participate: Participating is easy, fun to do alone or with others, and can be done anywhere you find... Read More →

VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie

CPC Indiangrass Preserve-Field Office 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, Texas

“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 →

Free

AT: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar Series – Entomology Topics with Wizzie Brown

Virtual - Webinar

Zoom live webinar series.   Do you love to learn about insects?  Then join Entomologist Wizzie Brown each month on the third Friday at 10am CST for an exciting discussion about creeping things in the backyard. Entomologist Wizzie Brown is a Senior Extension Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.  Brown received a BS in... Read More →

Free

VSP: Seabourne Third Saturday Work Days, 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Seabourne Creek Nature Park 3831 State Highway 36 South, Rosenberg, TX, United States

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 →

AT: Houston Botanic Garden Land Care Institute Certification Course Series

Hybrid In person and Virtual Session, see description for program details

Hybrid.  Course fee for 5-week program to achieve certification. See Land Care Institute Certification Program website for costs and schedule details here.   Course begins January 23rd with weekly webinars Tuesdays/Thursdays and in-person training Saturday February 17th, online exam February 20th. Course requires pre-reading assignments and attendance to weekly online classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00p-8:30p,  with... Read More →

$270

AT: Maintenance for Native Grasses, Shrubs and Sedges

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX, United States

In person, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.  Registration required, class fee. Discover the secrets to nurturing native grasses, shrubs and sedges in this winter workshop. Gain insights on optimal pruning schedules and effective watering techniques for a vibrant and sustainable spring landscape. Explore the benefits of landscaping with native grasses and sedges, such as reducing... Read More →

$30

Seabourne Creek Nature Park Nature Walk – Public Outreach

Seabourne Creek Nature Park 3831 State Highway 36, , Rosenberg, TX

The public is invited to learn about Seabourne Creek Nature Park on a one hour Naturalist led walk. We are thrilled to showcase the rich biodiversity of Seabourne Creek Nature Park through our 7 habitats. This park is a treasure trove of natural wonders, and we invite visitors to connect with nature, explore its diverse... Read More →

AT: Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop (Richmond)

Long Acres Ranch 2317 Williams Way Blvd, Richmond, TX, United States

In person.  Pre-registration required and is limited to 30 attendees. Location:  Long Acres Ranch 2335 Richmond Parkway, Richmond TX, 77469. Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor This free workshop is open to anyone 18 or older interested in learning and teaching fishing skills in their communities. All equipment and materials are provided for the... Read More →

Free

AT: Beginner Birding Virtual Class Series – 8 Week Course

Virtual - Webinar

Virtual interactive webinar series with weekly online classes on Mondays at 7pm from January 22 - March 11th.  Register for individual classes or the entire 8 week series here.  Fee for each class is $15 individually or entire 8 week series for $100.   Each class is 1 hour. Join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun... Read More →

$15