What: Any season is a great season to learn about trees! Jim McKee, a Texas Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher will be leading more walks throughout the year to teach us how to identify the trees that live here in Russ Pitman Park. You’ll learn how to use leaf, bark, twig characteristics, and... Read More →
Interested in learning about Wildflowers along the Spring Creek Nature Trail? In-Person. Join Outdoor Afro and BLC for our Wildflower Walk! Registration required through Outdoor Afro’s meet up (link below). Don’t forget to wear close toed shoes and bring ample drinking water. We will see you on the trail! Register
In Person. Participants must pre-register to reserve a barrel. Galveston Bay Foundation’s Rain Barrel Program works in partnership with LyondellBasell and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages to conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff, pollution, and bacteria entering Galveston Bay. This workshop will consist of a supply pickup, hands-on presentation, and Q&A session with Galveston Bay Foundation staff... Read More →
The 2023 Great Texas Birding Classic is near and we are ready for another wonderful "Big Sit" event at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP). Seabourne's Big Sit will take place from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM (park hours), on Sunday, 5/7/2023, at the viewing platform by the wetland. Park your car at the main car... Read More →
Virtual. Register in advance for this Zoom meeting Native Plant Society of Texas - Clear Lake Chapter Monthly Meeting/Program 6:35 Meeting open for socializing 6:45 Business Meeting 6:55 Plant of the Month 7:00 Guest Speaker (counts for AT) Mark de Kiewiet will talk from his practical research as to how we can address the diminishing... 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 Hamilton... Read More →
Most interpretive opportunities are casual contacts with people on the trails or hot spots in the wild. We’ll talk about some tools, tips, and tricks to make help make those contacts meaningful. We’ll also talk briefly about how you can help Texas State Parks celebrate 100 years Log in VMS under AT: TMN Tuesday
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 →
Virtual. Webinar. Registration required. Topic: Wetland Types and Trends in Texas with Rachel R. Fern, TPWD Register With roughly 7.6 million acres of wetlands, 4.4% of its total land area, Texas has the fifth largest wetland acreage in the United States. Wetlands are critical ecosystems that provide services, including wildlife habitat, flood control, water quality, and... Read More →
Virtual. Register for Zoom link. Insect populations around the world are declining rapidly. But why? While habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change all have something to do with it, I show in this talk that light pollution is another important — but too often overlooked — bringer of the insect apocalypse. Light pollution interferes... Read More →
