Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up Prairie wildflowers are some of Houston’s greatest natural treasures. Join us to celebrate National Prairie Day by learning some common wildflower species, how to identify them, and how they fit in our prairie ecosystems. You may also discover plants that could grow in your garden at home!
Lessons focus on teaching land stewardship, native wildlife, and water conservation and are Science TEKS-aligned for Grades K-8. About this event Please register for one date only. All workshops are identical statewide. If the workshop is full, please return to the workshop webpage and add your name to the waitlist. For more details about L.A.N.D.S.... Read More →
Discover the delicious side of nature. Texas provides an abundance of wild edible leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, and shoots – if you know where to look. Learn where to find, how to identify, and how to properly prepare a seasonal selection of local edible plant species. As our landscape changes throughout the year, the selection... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Visitors to Brazos Bend State Park often see White-tailed deer. Photo by Hoiman Low Our partner, Brazos Bend State Park will be back this summer with its Eco-Explorer, Wildlife and Science in the Park Program! They are asking the Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) to provide a 45-minute "Predator and Prey" presentation every... 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 →
Join the Houston Audubon for a morning of gardening and sanctuary maintenance! This is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and help in the community! Volunteer services can include trail maintenance, filling bird feeders and baths, litter pick-up, native gardening, and invasive species removal. Who: Adults and Children - children of any... Read More →
On the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, we host fun outreach or craft activities at the Butterfly Garden section of the Museum. The topics vary and can include butterfly gardening, native plants, dragonflies, etc. Volunteers are needed to help staff our booth and present the topics above. There will be two shifts per... Read More →
