Meteorologists with NWS Houston/Galveston will present information on the meteorology of thunderstorms and different thunderstorm types and their associated hazards. Weather radar interpretation will also be covered. This is a follow up to the Basic Skywarn weather spotter training. The basic class is not required by highly recommended to take prior to this advanced class.... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low 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... Read More →
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department has five prairie restoration projects in city parks, with more to come in the future! In this presentation, Cassidy Kempf will share the process, challenges, and success stories of these projects. Each prairie has unique characteristics such as size, past land use, and site conditions that result in different... Read More →
Photo by Paula Dittrick "Join us for a fun hike in Seabourne looking for insects and other arthropods and led by John Few, our AgriLife agent, who is an entomologist. We will be looking for insects that are out there now, as well as other arthropods, such as spiders and roly polys. We will have... Read More →
Per the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC), "COVID-19 UPDATE - Volunteer opportunities are back! Following the latest recommendation from the CDC, face coverings are now optional for volunteers and visitors indoors and outdoors. We ask that all volunteers and visitors continue to act with courtesy, kindness, and common sense, respecting the choice of the Coastal Prairie... Read More →
SAVE THE DATE for 2023 March 25 | 8-11 a.m. | Seabourne Creek Nature Park at 3831 Hwy 36 S Rosenberg TX Per the City of Rosenberg: "Ages 4-11 welcome to participate! For more information contact the Civic Center at 832-595-3520. Each year, the Parks and Recreation Department proudly hosts this children's fishing tournament! Children... Read More →
Interested in helping the Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie? Who: Native Prairies Association of Texas What: "The 4th Saturday monthly workdays offer an opportunity to explore and help maintain this special coastal prairie. For the foreseeable future, we will be working on invasives removal and demo garden." When: 4th Saturday of... Read More →
"Take a ride down the tastiest trail in Texas at this year's Edible Earth Fest. Grab your basket and fill up on free fruits, plants, and garden supplies while enjoying the environmental activity stations. Then take a hay ride with the trail's creator and get an inside look at the locally-famous Edible Arbor Trail. The... Read More →
Join ecologist Dr. Scott Solomon for a discussion of the many ways that insects interact with plants, from adversarial enemies to essential partners. We'll consider their negative impacts on plants and people through their roles as pests, parasites, and vectors of disease, as well as their many beneficial roles as pollinators, seed dispersers, and pest managers. You'll gain insights into the fascinating lives and... Read More →
Update: EVENT FULL, check with organizer for openings This event is Free, but registration is required. Please sign up by emailing Mark Morgenstern at markmorg64@gmail.com. Free event focused on gardening with native local plants. Green Star Wetland Plant Farm will speak about wetland plants. Hear about gardening for Monarch butterflies from Carol Clark with Monarch... Read More →
