AT: NPSOT Clear Lake – Level 1 Introduction to Native Landscapes

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

In-person and online options available.  To register complete form on certification page for class dates here. Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught.... Read More →

$45

AT: Growing Plants from Seeds & Cuttings – Ft Bend Master Gardener Class

In person

May 4th.  Free, in person.   9a-10:30a Learn to grow plants from cuttings, division and seeds in a free class offered May 4 by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. The class "Growing Plants from Seeds/Cuttings" is part of the Grow Your Own Series and will be offered at the Bud O'Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road... Read More →

VSP: Seabourne First Saturday Work Day, 9:00 – 11:00 AM

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

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 great way to earn VSP hours; learn about... Read More →

AT: Tree Identification Walk at Russ Pitman Park

Russ Pittman Park 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX, United States

In person at Russ Pitman Park, located at 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX, just inside West 610 Loop between Bellaire Blvd and Evergreen. Any season is a great season to learn about trees!  Jim McKee, a Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher leads outdoor monthly walks on tree identification.  You’ll learn how to use leaf,... Read More →

Free

AT: Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series

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

In person classes,  Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.  Attendance to all 4 Saturdays February-May to qualify for certification.  Register online here.  Cost: $130 member / $190 nonmembers First Saturday of the month February – May 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12+ If you want to get serious about building a backyard... Read More →

VSP: George Ranch’s 200th Anniversary Rodeo

George Ranch Historical Park 10215 FM 762 Road , Richmond, TX, United States

The George Ranch Historical Park has asked our chapter to staff a booth at their 200th year Anniversary celebration on Saturday, 5/04/2024. Volunteers will need to arrive to set up at 3:30pm and staff the booth in their rodeo Midway from 4:30pm until 7:30pm. We will present one of our WOWs (to be determined). The Midway... Read More →

AT: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Great Grow Out Pocket Prairie Workshop

In person

In person.  Location St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 5373 Franz Road, Katy, TX, 77493 To register complete forms at link here. Join us for a hands-on pocket prairie and native plant grow-out workshop in partnership with Communities of Faith.  Staff from the Coastal Prairie Conservancy and the Native Prairies Association of Texas will lead participants in... Read More →

Free

AT: Gulf Center for Turtle Research Guided Beach Patrol Training – Turtle Trails 2024

Babe's Beach 6477 Sewall Blvd, Galveston, Texas

In person at Babe's Beach, 6477 Seawall Blvd in Galveston, TX.  2024 Turtle Trails patrol training series. During this program you'll have the opportunity to embark on a 1-mile patrol walk, learn about our local sea turtle species, their nesting habits, how to identify tracks, the process of excavating eggs from a nest, why it's... Read More →

Free

VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie

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

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 →