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
This talk will focus on how non-living factors and geologic time have interacted to influence the vegetation communities observed in Southeastern Texas. Specific emphasis will be placed on prairies, savannas, and bottomland hardwoods and how specific abiotic and biotic patterns mediate biodiversity, community composition, and prevalence on the landscape. Andy Newman is an restoration ecologist.... Read More →
Please consider joining me for one or more of my upcoming virtual classes, which will be held via Zoom. All classes are designed to be interactive in nature, so class sizes are limited. Register now before classes are full! You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom login details after registration. For inquiries, please... 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 →
The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council advises the sanctuary superintendent on priority issues affecting the sanctuary and provides an opportunity for information exchange with local communities. Flower Garden Banks Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings are held at the call of the Chair and the Sanctuary Superintendent. Each meeting is open to the public.... Read More →
Texas Aquatic Science Free Virtual Workshops Dates (only need to attend one 2-day training): Training 1: January 27th & 28th @ 1:00pm- 3:30pm Training 2: February 10th & 11th @ 1:00pm- 3:30pm Each workshop will meet the following goals: Introduce educators to the materials and philosophy of TAS. Provide a sampling of field activities for... Read More →
Monarch Butterfly Fund Board members and partners provide first hand accounts of the return of monarchs to the Mexico wintering sites each year, and the people who study and work to save them.
by Wally Ward, President of HNPAT and Past President of NPSOT-H In July 2008 the Houston Cactus & Succulent Society staged a four-day field trip to the Big Bend National Park and a private ranch nearby. I looked at cacti, agaves, Yuccas, lizards, and lichens. The surrounding geology is a mashup of igneous and sedimentary... Read More →
Please see image for the flyer and details. All of the talks will count as AT, EXCEPT Selling Organics and Growing Delicious Food (they sound good, anyway!)
