Registration There are over sixty species of trees in Houston. Which ones grow in your neighborhood? In this class we’ll learn the basics of tree ID – from tree anatomy to common tree groups and what to look for in the field. We’ll start in the classroom and, weather permitting, we’ll examine real trees on... Read More →
Join us in reaching out to the community every 2nd and 4th Saturday at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. Share your knowledge and excitement of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. The topic for each session follows: May 13, 2023 - Lead Lynn Trenta/Katie Sallean Topic: Kids... 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 Hamilton... Read More →
Sunday, June 11, 2023 4:00pm -5:00pm The public is invited to learn about Seabourne Creek Nature Park’s 7 habitats during a one hour walk led by Texas Master Naturalist Emily Essa. A lifelong Houston resident, Emily has always known she wanted to work with animals since she was young. After graduating from Texas A&M University... 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 →
An educational series ... Water Wednesdays' focus is to educate, inform, and increase awareness of #allthingswater May 17 - Water Wells An overview of critical considerations in maintaining a water well, including disinfection, well water testing, and water quality. REGISTER 2023 WATER WEDNESDAYS MARCH - CoCoRaHS APRIL -AQUAPONICS MAY - WATER WELLS JUNE - WEATHER... Read More →
The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) board meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Board meetings are open to all TMNCPC members. Join in and learn all about the workings of our chapter! If the board meeting is to be held via Zoom, advance... Read More →
Three unique workshops on 2/16, 4/20, & 5/18 All educators are welcome at our workshops: classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders, homeschool parents – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature. The Arboretum’s workshops include: Engaging outdoor activities Fun curriculum ideas Inter-disciplinary connections to the natural world... Read More →
In Person. Register for Free. May 18, 2023 5-6 PM: AviChat Lite 6-6:30 PM: Networking and Refreshments 6:30-7:30 PM: Featured Speaker Join Houston Audubon and some of our regional partners in a conversation about local conservation. Starting with AviChat "Lite," we'll hear from the International Crane Foundation, Galveston Bay Foundation, Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, and... Read More →
Hybrid - In Person (Austin) or Virtual. Registration is required. With birds in the air and fungi in the earth, you may think that the two don’t interact much. However, there are several documented ways that fungi and birds play roles in each other’s lives. In this talk, we will explore some of the known... Read More →
