The Man & TX Native Grapes that Saved the Entire Wine World- Dr. Russell D. Kane (NPSOT/TXMN), author of The Wineslinger Chronicles: Texas on the Vine and Texas Hill Country Wineries. AT - 1 hour to AT: Native Plant Society of Texas
Presentation Description: Thanks to its size and geographic position, Texas is home to nearly 30,000 species of insects, likely making its insect population the most diverse in the nation. Ranging from eastern and western to temperate and tropical species, this vast array of insects can be difficult to identify. In Common Insects of Texas and... Read More →
About the Presentation: This talk will introduce the basis of wood degradation and emphasize the influence of exogenously added fungi on the development and stability of indigenous microbial communities. We will discuss the past, present, and future of Mycoremediation and the challenges of transitioning from the lab to the field. Fungal activities are unique and... Read More →
Event Details Enjoy your morning coffee even more as you relax while watching colorful birds eating, bathing, nesting and raising their young right outside your window. Make your yard more fun for your family and also more beneficial to nature by planting the plants birds need to call your house their home. Learn what you... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to man a CPTMN Booth at the Fulshear Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. It is located at 9035 Bois d'Arc Lane, Fulshear, TX. Check Sign-up Genius to let Ramona know you are coming. Signup Genius Fulshear Farmers' Market This is a great opportunity to get the word out about... Read More →
Classes will be held on Mondays at 4:30pm via Zoom, as follows: Monday, June 7: Intro to Birding – Find out why our area offers some of the best birding in the world, and how you can get involved! We’ll also review some common species of birds in our area, with tips on identification. Monday,... 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 →
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 butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several SCNP areas needing attention: Prairie Restoration Project Butterfly Garden Bird Sanctuaries Prairie... Read More →
Seabourne Lake is stocked with fish every year. Come help be a part of the team! Photo by Garret Englehardt Seabourne Volunteer Days are SUSPENDED until further notice due to the COVID -19 situation. Per Jerry Trenta, we are implementing an "Essential Tasks Only" plan,... Read More →
Meeting Presentation: "Nine Natives for Shade Gardens – Creating Simple Gardens With Native Prairie Plants" by Beth Clark, Professional Landscape Architect with Clark Condon, Landscape Architecture. Following the original Nine Natives, presented in 2018, The Houston Native Prairie Association, Katy Prairie Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy Texas, and Clark Condon, Landscape Architecture present the next step:... Read More →
