Learn how to prepare and improve the soil including soil sampling, testing and analysis, and the basics of home composting, home-made or bought.

Erin Mills from Houston Museum of Natural Science is a graduate of Texas A&M, with a degree in Entomology, and is the current Director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center. Join us to learn about native bee species and other beneficial insects. They all have a part to play in making your garden beautiful! The food... Read More →

As birds, butterflies, and bees become increasingly imperiled, more homeowners are creating gardens to nurture and sustain pollinators. These dynamic gardens not only support wildlife but also provide an attractive and healthy environment for people. Master gardener and naturalist Glenn Olsen explains which wildflowers, flowering shrubs, fruit trees, and even vegetables offer food and shelter... Read More →

This is a two-part course covering surface water assessments utilizing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Surface Water Quality Monitoring guidelines. Both courses will consist of classroom and field-based instruction designed to explain the theory and methodology of SWQM procedures with a hands-on component in local rivers and streams. Partial: Water Quality & Hydrological Monitoring... Read More →