Squirrels are so common that we take them for granted, but they really live fascinating lives. For example, did you know that Eastern Gray Squirrels are one of the few animal species known to lie to deceive others, tree squirrels have built-in sunglasses, and flying squirrels are vicious predators? These ubiquitous and adaptable creatures are... 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 →
The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) board meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 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 →
About this event Water Wednesdays is a FREE virtual program offered on the third Wednesday of the month beginning on September 15, 2021, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Registration is required. Water Wednesdays will consist of the airing of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's The State of Water Series. Following the main presentation participants... Read More →
Ecological Resilience in Prairies, Chris Helzer (Nature Conservancy, Nebraska). Zoom meeting link. What defines ecological resilience in prairies? Whether working to preserve a remnant prairie or to restore a hay meadow to prairie status, what are the indicators that the prairie ecology is sustainable? What are the dynamics of a prairie that allow it to... Read More →
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
Hummingbird ecology and feeding behaviors with field ID.
TMNCPC member Hoiman Low plants a tree at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, Photo by Joyce Tipton, TMNCPC 2021 spring intern. 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... 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 →
