From our sister organization in Lake Jackson: The Cradle of Texas Chapter is pleased to offer an opportunity to get up to 6 hours of AT in a day of Advanced Training that we are offering for free on Saturday, January 20th. We had such a great response to our presentation at the state meeting... Read More →
This Saturday's volunteer day is cancelled due to the cold weather. Hopefully next month we will be back out at Seabourne. Come out to Seabourne Creek Nature Park to help at our Coastal Prairie signature project! There are several areas for volunteering opportunities: Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project Bird Sanctuary You will... Read More →
Each winter, the Katy Prairie becomes home to flocks of birds fleeing cooler climates for the season. Join Bob Honig, a member of KPC's advisory board, and Ryan Middleton, our Stewardship Manager, to see one of the most charismatic of these species, the sandhill crane, come in to roost on the prairie for the evening.... Read More →
Come out to help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park! There are several areas that need volunteers. The following are a few of the opportunities. Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project--plantings and bump ups Bird Sanctuary You will earn VSP hours and have a good time working with your fellow master naturalists. Directions to... Read More →
The KPC/H-NPAT seed cleaning party is Wednesday 24-January at 6:30pm. It will be at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. Lan Shen is leading a hike to the meadow at 5:30pm, if anyone is interested. KPC is providing pizza for the event, and some of the cleaned seed will be used for our Great... Read More →
Many of us only know armadillos as roadkill or kitschy Texas souvenirs, but they’re truly fascinating animals. They seem prehistoric, but they’re relatively recent arrivals here in North America. They’re rarely encountered, yet they’re extremely common and surprisingly urban. In this class we’ll explore the strange anatomy, odd behavior, and rich history of our armadillo... Read More →
The public is invited to Going Solar!, a talk at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church given by representatives of the Houston Renewable Energy Group (HREG), a local non-profit dedicated to promoting renewable energy solutions and businesses. HREG is the Houston chapter of the Texas Solar Energy Society. At this talk, HREG will explain the... Read More →
Jaime Gonzalez, Community Conservation Director for the Katy Prairie Conservancy, will address Caring for the Plants that Care for Us in a web meeting. He will discuss the importance of native plants for biodiversity, water absorption, carbon sequestration, the economy, and creating a sense of place. He will link the well-being of eco-systems to human... Read More →
The purpose of the garden is to educate the public about prairie plants and how people can use them in their home gardens. We also see some interesting critters! We supply seed for plants that will be planted in the Seabourne Prairie Restoration Project as well. Plots are open for adoption, as small or large... Read More →
Come out to help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park! There are several areas that need volunteers. The following are a few of the opportunities. Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project--plantings and bump ups Bird Sanctuary You will earn VSP hours and have a good time working with your fellow master naturalists. Directions to... Read More →
