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The Texas City Prairie Preserve is a 2,303 acre preserve located on the shores of Moses Lane and Galveston Bay in Texas City. The preserve was created in 1995 by the Nature Conservancy thanks to a $2.2 million grant from ExxonMobil. The primary goal was to preserve the Attwater’s prairie chicken, though the preserve protects... Read More →

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 →

Each month, we will talk about a different book, article, or topic related to our natural world. These programs are intended to foster discussion, and attendees are encouraged to comment and participate. Nature Discussion Groups are best suited for adults and older students with a keen interest in nature. For August's Nature Discussion Group, Fred... Read More →

Calling all neighbors! Pollinators and other wildlife face many significant challenges to their survival, and they need our help. The good news is that we can take simple steps to help them— right here, right now, right in our own gardens. In this presentation, Lauren Simpson introduces our pollinators and shares simple techniques for transforming... Read More →

Bee-come fascinated with our local bees as staff and volunteers guide you through Mercer’s gardens. Learn about resident colonies of carpenter bees and honeybees, their critical role in the environment, and Mercer’s conservation efforts through holistic gardening practices. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Meet at Mercer’s Visitor Center.... Read More →