Join plant experts Charles Peterson and Paul Roling to learn about our native plants. In addition to identifying the plants, you can learn about their unique structures and discover their many uses. This walk will take place at John Paul Landing Park
First Monday Bird Survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary Leader: Skip Almoney HAS is conducting a monthly survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary. Beginning in March 2019, the surveys will be held on the first Monday of the month. Skip Almoney is the leader. The Hogg Bird Sanctuary is adjacent to Bayou Bend and shares its parking... Read More →
Discover the delicious side of nature. Texas provides an abundance of wild edible leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, and shoots – if you know where to look. Learn where to find, how to identify, and how to properly prepare a seasonal selection of local edible plant species. As our landscape changes throughout the year, the selection... 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 →
Calling all Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists! Master Volunteer Advanced Online Training is an opportunity to get some in depth information about entomology and pest management! In lieu of our regular, multi-day Advanced Entomology Training, we would like to offer this online version, covering the favorite topics according to previous attendees of the class. Presented... 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 →
When: each session will be 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. October 6: Ento 101 & Identifying Common Insect Orders October 7: Native Pollinator & Butterfly Identification & Gardening October 13: Veggie Pest Management October 14: Landscape & Ornamental Pest Management ________ Calling all Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists! Master Volunteer Advanced Online Training is an opportunity to... 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 →
The NPSOT Houston Chapter is giving you the opportunity to register for its Fall 2020 classes. The NLCP classes feature live presentations and a virtual Plant Walk all coming to you via Zoom with an opportunity to interact with the speakers and ask questions. Join us for Native Landscapes for Birds classes on one of... Read More →
