You’ve seen wildflowers blooming along Texas’ roadsides, but did you know that TxDOT plants over 50,000 of those seeds each year? Intentional landscapes and wildflowers benefit everyone – from erosion, to critters, to travelers. Join us for a free webinar to learn about the history of our program, how TxDOT manages the roadside and other... 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 →
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Riparian and Stream Ecosystems – Mill Creek October 1, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Flyer RSVP & Pay online for lunch Millheim Harmonie Verein 4460 FM 949 Sealy, TX 77474 (map) This workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas A&M Soil and Crop Sciences, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Austin County,... Read More →
Millheim Harmonie Verein 4460 FM 949 Sealy, TX 77474 (map) This workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas A&M Soil and Crop Sciences, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Austin County, Texas Riparian Association (TRA), and Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI). The training will focus on the nature and function of stream and... 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 →
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 →
This 8-week, VIRTUAL birding series is a great way to learn more about the basics of birdwatching. There will be new topics each week, led by certified Texas Master Naturalist and owner of Birding for Fun, Kristine Rivers. Attend as many or as few classes as you are interested in, but make sure you sign... 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 →
Intermediate-Level Birding Classes 6 week series | 2 sessions Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. 120 Park Ave. Suite 400, League City Learn more about many species that are common in our area during instructional classes, and practice your skills on our field trips to local birding hotspots. Cost: $85 Fee includes classes, field trips,... Read More →
