by Pat Merkord The Native Prairie Association of Texas holds 17 prairie easements in 17 different counties across the Texas landscape for a total of 3,177 acres and 8 different prairie types. NPAT owns outright 8 prairies for a total of 1,905 acres and 5 different prairie types. This totals 5, 082 acres of prairie... Read More →
IN PERSON EVENT - In a process broadly called “preparation,” fossils are carefully extracted from their encapsulating matrix. Depending on the type of fossil and the rock surrounding it, many different techniques are employed. In this hands-on tour of the HMNS Fossil Prep Lab, you can try your hand at various techniques paleontologists use to... Read More →
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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 →
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The Get Your Garden Soil Prepped & Ready To Grow Like Gangbusters Program Come explore tried and true tricks of the trade for organically prepping, restoring and sustaining healthy organic garden soil. We will cover techniques to prep your soil, soil amendments, organic fertilizers, useful tools and specialized recommendations for growing a wide variety of... Read More →
SUSTAINABLE LIVING THROUGH PERMACULTURE #2 SUN. 1/30/22 @ 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM LIVE ZOOM CLASS THE PERMACULTURE GUILD OF HOUSTON $45 In the second installment of this series, we begin to design home sites using permaculture design principles. These connect and integrate food with housing and nature. We also explain permaculture's approach to sustainability... 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 →
Happy volunteers at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. 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... Read More →
