Field Trip: September 12, 2020 Hawks are a fun, awesome, exciting and challenging group of birds! We are fortunate that a major migration route is along our coast and we can see these amazing birds as they pass overhead during fall migration. We will experience this inspiring migration on the field trip. In class we... Read More →
Abstract of Presentation: Some native wetland plants can do well even when the soil dries out. How can that be?? Find out more about planting raingardens and similar “green infrastructure” practices for saving water, what the National Index for Wetland Plants is, and why it matters to the US Army Corps of Engineers and you.... Read More →
The volunteer days have been suspended due to the increasing cases of Covid-19. Individual work can be undertaken with Covid-19 restrictions. For more information call or email Jerry Trenta, TMNCPC Seabourne Director. Come help us out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park when the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted! COVID-19 Precautions need to be followed with social... Read More →
Speaker: Shannon Westveer, Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter and QVGC Member Shannon Westveer enthusiastically connects people with their fellow Earthlings no matter the size, shape, or number of legs. A certified Texas Master Naturalist™ Coastal Prairie Chapter, her mission is to restore human-dominated landscapes into ones which sustain an abundance of local wildlife. You... Read More →
Abstract of Presentation: Native plants and wildlife are the winning combination. This presentation will highlight a selection of the excellent native plants available for sale at Wildscapes 2020. Mark will offer helpful information on important plant attributes and preferred growing conditions to help you make your shopping decisions. A healthy and varied garden of native... Read More →
A Monthly Bird Count at the Houston Arboretum Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Meet on the second Saturday of each month in the courtyard behind the building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members, Kelsey Low and... Read More →
Fort Bend County COVID-19 Precautions: Currently at a COVID-19 Red Status, "High Community Risk". The advisement follows: "Stay Home, Stay Safe"; “Minimize contact with others, whenever possible, and avoid leaving home, except for essential needs.”; and “Avoid all gatherings of any size.” Additionally, Fort Bend County Judge K. P. George issued a mask order for... Read More →
A Monthly Bird Survey at the Kickerillo Mischer Preserve in Houston Leaders: Mary Anne Weber, Skip Almoney, Geoff Newton Houston Precinct 4’s Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve is an 80-acre property featuring Marshall Lake, which spans approximately 40 acres, plus a staff building, paved roads and parking lots, restroom facilities, and 1.7 miles of trails. This bird survey... 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... Read More →
Monarchs are arguably the most famous butterfly species. Much of this attention can be attributed to their long and well-known migration in North America. But did you know they do not all actually migrate? Did you also know they do not hold the record for longest migration? This evening entomologist Lauren Davidson will delve into... Read More →
