Program Overview The University of Houston Coastal Center and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are co-hosting the second Coastal Prairies Restoration Practitioners Forum on April 26-27, 2023. Being aware that the Gulf Coast Prairie extends the length of the Texas Gulf Coast east into Louisiana, we are bringing the show on the road and... Read More →

Have you ever wondered why birds look different throughout the year, or how you can spot breeding behavior? Join us for an open Q&A session with renowned ornithologist Dr. Kevin McGowan. Learn the answers to your questions and gain insights into the migration season! Submit questions in advance when you register or live during the... Read More →

IN PERSON - Bring butterflies and other fascinating insects to your yard or patio by creating a pollinator garden that can be as small as a window box or as large as a meadow spanning your entire yard. A pollinator garden can make a huge difference, as pollinators have suffered greatly from loss of habitat,... Read More →

Virtual. Please register for Zoom link below. Join in as Dr. Rhonda Burrough of Katy High School and six of her students present their work on the Tiger Prairie at KHS. In the spring of 2021, the Tiger Prairie moved from a one-acre to a two-acre site on the campus. As it enters its second... Read More →

Virtual. Register for Zoom Link. Herbicides, "the chemical hoe," make up more than half of global pesticide sales and use, and are widely applied in agriculture, residential landscapes, and natural areas. Along with reducing the availability of food and shelter for pollinators, herbicides may have some direct effects on insects exposed in air, soil, water,... Read More →