AT: Houston Botanic Garden Land Care Institute Certification Course Series

Hybrid In person and Virtual Session, see description for program details

Hybrid.  Course fee for 5-week program to achieve certification. See Land Care Institute Certification Program website for costs and schedule details here.   Course begins January 23rd with weekly webinars Tuesdays/Thursdays and in-person training Saturday February 17th, online exam February 20th. Course requires pre-reading assignments and attendance to weekly online classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00p-8:30p,  with... Read More →

$270

AT: NPSOT Webinar Featuring Sam Kieschnick: Using iNaturalist to Learn and Guide Public Land Management

Virtual - Webinar

The Native Plant Society of Texas Austin chapter is hosting a virtual program with popular guest speaker Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist, DFW, Texas Parks and Wildlife. The topic is How we can use iNaturalist to learn and to guide public land management (think of ‘no mow’ areas!) This is a virtual program using Zoom.... Read More →

Free

AT: Bugs, Mushrooms and Decomposition

Hybrid In person and Virtual Session, see description for program details

Hybrid offering in person or online via zoom.  Register in advance here.   Fee range $7-$21. In person event at the ECO CENTRO building at 1802 North Main Avenue, San Antonio, TX, 78212.  Also available via zoom.  Pre-registration required for zoom attendees.  The Central Texas Mycology Society monthly program, held in person or via online registration... Read More →

see registration page for pricing

VSP Mercer Botanic Gardens Volunteer Open House

Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX, United States

Volunteer Open House Wednesday, February 21, 9 a.m. to noon Mercer is a great place to volunteer! Whether you love gardening or want to learn more about horticulture and botany, there's a spot for you. During their February Volunteer Open House, they invite you to explore Mercer Botanical Center opportunities, including helping with imaging and... Read More →

Event Series Chapter Board Meeting

Chapter Meeting and Board Meeting

Zoom Meeting Info to Access this Meeting will be sent by email

The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) monthly chapter meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at 7:00pm and will be immediately  followed by the monthly board meeting on the same zoom call. All TMNCPC chapter members are welcome to both meetings. Advance registration will be required via a... Read More →

VSP Bird Survey at Mercer Botanic Gardens

Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX, United States

Bird Survey at Mercer Botanic Gardens Thursday, February 22, 2024  8 to 10 a.m. In partnership with Houston Audubon and led by longtime birder Paul Gregg, this bird survey is suited for birders of all levels. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.  The survey follows a 1.7-mile loop that is primarily crushed asphalt trails. Children younger than... Read More →

VSP Volunteer Garden Docent Training @ Mercer Botanic Gardens

Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX, United States

Garden Docent Training (All four Thursday sessions required) February 1, 8, 15, and 22, 8:30 a.m. to noon Do you have a passion for Mercer, gardening, or the outdoors? Mercer is looking for volunteers to lead walking tours for the community. This comprehensive training program consists of four sessions, combining classroom instruction with outdoor experiences.... Read More →

AT: Monthly Insect Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park – Forest Habitat

In person at Seabourne Creek Nature Park.  Free, open to public. Each month the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists will lead a guided Insect Hike.  Participation is open to the public and all ages are welcome.  Wear appropriate clothing for outdoors. Closed toe shoes recommended.  Hike may be canceled during inclement weather.  This... Read More →

Free

AT: NPAT Fayette – Climate Models & Forecasts for SE Texas

Virtual - Webinar

Virtual.  Free.  2024 Climate Change and Implications for the Fayette Prairie Ecosystem Webinar Series.  A series of 7 webinars offered on a Thursday monthly/bimonthly from 6pm - 7pm, beginning February 2024. How will climate change impact Texas and the native prairie and savanna ecosystems? How do we plan restorations to be sustainable in 2050? Do... Read More →

Free