We hope you will be able to join us for the next installment of the Garden & Nature Series with guest presenter Dr. Jean Fefer. Propagation Techniques and Barriers to Germination will show you how to make new plants from the plants you already have using their seeds. Dr. Fefer will also cover solutions to... Read More →
by Jenny McCarthy, Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) are an icon of the west. They are a magnificent and charismatic galiforme, drawing spectators, scientists, and controversy. Sage-grouse, also known as sagehens, rely on large territories of sagebrush. Unfortunately, this habitat type, in addition to supporting wildlife, often overlaps with other competing types of land use such... 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 →
Seabourne Lake is stocked with fish every year. Come help be a part of the team! Photo by Garret Englehardt Seabourne Volunteer Days are SUSPENDED until further notice due to the COVID -19 situation. Per Jerry Trenta, we are implementing an "Essential Tasks Only" plan,... Read More →
Leader: Mary Anne Weber Please join HAS for a monthly bird survey at the Houston Botanic Garden (Glenbrook Golf Course). They meet the first Thursday of each month at the main parking lot at 8205 N Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77017. If the lot is closed, park at the park next door. There is a... Read More →
"How Fungi matter for ecosystem services we need – along with the rest of life!" Photo by TMNCPC Vice President Shannon Westveer ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK! Advance registration is required. Click here to register. After registering, you will receive an email with further details. How do fungi and soils interact to create healthy ecosystems? Join... Read More →
The pergola at SNCP Butterfly Garden is in the process of being expanded. The available shade will double. Photo by Paula Dittrick. Per Jerry Trenta: "With the COVID cases continuing to rise, especially in breakthrough cases, I'm cancelling the volunteer days at Seabourne and implementing... Read More →
Love plants? We do too! Join Marcus to discuss native plants and how they will benefit your backyard birds.
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 →
