AT: It’s Not Just Trees-Coastal Prairie at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

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The Meadow is a decades-old prairie restoration and management site located in the middle of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Its story includes invasive beetles, fire, and even goats. The history and management of this site will be presented, along with some fun data crunching using ecological monitoring and models to guide the future... Read More →

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VSP: Project BioBlitz – Flora Inventory & iNat BioBlitz at James B. Long Point Ranch: Green COVID Alert

Long Point Ranch 8200 Whaley-Long Point Road, Richmond, TX, United States

Black-crowned Night Heron at the Long Point Ranch - Photo by Robbin Mallett  Charitable Activities Director, Hannah Muegge, James B. Harrison Foundation, has invited the Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMN CPC) members to the James B. Harrison Long Point Ranch for Project BioBlitz (outside the scheduled 2022 Texas Pollinator BioBlitz which ends 10/23/2022).... Read More →

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AT: Nature Discussion Group at John Paul Landing Environmental Center

John Paul Landing Park Environmental Education Center 9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress, TX

Mark Froehlich will discuss The Bird Way: A New Look at the How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think by Jennifer Ackerman. This book delves into the extraordinary lives of birds around the world, showing their intelligence, deception, playfulness, culture, and more. Ackerman uses the latest scientific research along with her own experience to explain... Read More →

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Texas Coastal Prairie Conference

University of Houston Clear Lake

The Texas Coastal Prairie Conference: Preserving Lands and Legacies will include a full day of workshops and presentations on Friday, October 28th at the University of Houston - Clear Lake, followed by field trips to remnant and restored prairies as well as working ranches and farms on Saturday, October 29th. Conference attendees will be welcomed... Read More →

$85

AT: Texas Coastal Prairie Conference

University of Houston Clear Lake

The Coastal Prairie Conservancy and partners are pleased to present the Texas Coastal Prairie Conference: Preserving Lands and Legacies. Join us for a full day of workshops and presentations on Friday, October 28th at the University of Houston - Clear Lake, followed by field trips to remnant and restored prairies as well as working ranches... Read More →

$85

VSP: Afghan Refugee Native Landscaping Project at Prestige Learning Institute in Houston – Green COVID Alert

Prestige Learning Institute 6656 Hornwood Drive, Houston, TX, United States

On Saturday, 10/29/2022, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, join our own Texas Master Naturalist, Shanyn Zink, at the Prestige Learning Institute’s (PLI) 6656 Hornwood Drive Houston TX 77074 (in the Gulfton area) to bring nature, life, and cheer to welcome precious refugee families who walk, bike, and live in this neighborhood. After the freeze... Read More →

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AT:It’s Time For A Makeover- Understanding Plumage

It’s Time for a Makeover! Understanding Plumage Variation – In this interactive presentation, we'll discuss the reasons for plumage variations; how molting can affect identification; and color changes of bills, lores, legs, and feet. Bring your favorite field guide to practice your identification skills!

$5

VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy, Formerly Katy Prairie Conservancy, – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie

CPC Indiangrass Preserve-Field Office 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, Texas

  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 →

VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy/KPC – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie

CPC Indiangrass Preserve-Field Office 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, Texas

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 →

VSP: Seabourne Monthly 1st Wednesday Bird Hike

Seabourne Creek Nature Park 3831 State Highway 36 South, Rosenberg, TX, United States

CPC Members Identifying Birds at Seabourne Creek Park Participation is open to the public - all ages and levels of birders are welcome. Binoculars and weather-appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended. Members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists lead the hikes. The hikes are ongoing from October to May. In the event... Read More →