VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy/KPC – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie

CPC Indiangrass Preserve-Field Office 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, Texas

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 →

AT: TMN Tuesday – Roving Interpretation: Making Casual Connections That Matter

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  

AT: Texas Waters Webinar – Wetlands Types and Trends in Texas

Webinar - Online

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 →

AT: Lights Out For Fireflies And Other Insects

Online Zoom

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 →

Free

AT: Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day With the New Bird Migration Explorer

Webinar - Online

Virtual. Registration in required. Spring migration is fully underway and billions of birds have made or are still making their way to breeding grounds all across the Western Hemisphere. Follow along using the new Bird Migration Explorer, a state-of-the-art digital platform that visualizes the heroic journeys for more than 450 species of birds found in... Read More →

Free
Event Series AT: Managing Weeds in Forages

AT: Managing Weeds in Forages – Toxic Weeds 2.0

Online

7-Part Online Series. Each program runs from 6-7:00 p.m. CDT. Cost is $10 per session. Virtual, 1-hour sessions that will focus on controlling weeds in forage production systems (pasture, hay, and range). Examples and recommendations used will be those for our growing region (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Join virtually from your own location using a compatible... Read More →

$10

VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie

CPC Indiangrass Preserve-Field Office 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, Texas

Per the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC), "COVID-19 UPDATE - Volunteer opportunities are back! Following the latest recommendation from the CDC, face coverings are now optional for volunteers and visitors indoors and outdoors. We ask that all volunteers and visitors continue to act with courtesy, kindness, and common sense, respecting the choice of the Coastal Prairie... Read More →

Free

VSP: The Cornell Lab Global Big Day – 13 May 2023

Texas, U.S.A

Male red-wing blackbirds raise red-shoulder patches to defend territory, especially during the spring. Photo by Paula Dittrick "Be a part of birding’s biggest team! Global Big Day is an annual celebration of the birds around you. No matter where you are, join us virtually on 13 May, help celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, and share the birds you... Read More →

Free

AT: Plant Walk With Susie Doe

Seabourne Creek Nature Park 3831 State Highway 36 South, Rosenberg, TX, United States

Plant Walk at Seabourne Creek Nature Park Come join Susie Doe for a short walk at Seabourne Creek Nature Park to learn about the plants that grow here. We will meet at the Prairie Demo Area this month. Please park in the parking lot and walk over to the Prairie area. 2 hours or more... Read More →