Please call to find out about this great VSP opportunity. The phone number is 281-633-7581. The website is: http://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/index.aspx?page=358 Schedule is below: Recycling: Monday-Saturday: 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Closed Wednesdays and (Holidays) Household Hazardous Waste: Mondays 9 A.M. – 6 P.M., and the first Saturday of each month 8 A.M. – 2 P.M. (Closed... Read More →
Rice Continuing Education series on Houston environment TOPICS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • From the “Empty World” to the “Full World:” Houston enters the 21st century • The green and grey infrastructure of the Texas coast: Rethinking economic value • Floods, hurricanes, climate change and carbon • The quiet corporate revolution: Charging into the Full... Read More →
The purpose of the garden is to educate the public about prairie plants and how people can use them in their home gardens. We also see some interesting critters! We supply seed for plants that will be planted in the Seabourne Prairie Restoration Project as well. Plots are open for adoption, as small or large... Read More →
Blue Carbon: Adding Value to Tidal Wetland Restoration. Stefanie Simpson and Steve Emmett-Mattox (Restore America’s Estuaries) will highlight the blue carbon science progress and needs as well as introduce participants to the carbon market and the opportunity for wetland restoration to earn carbon finance. To register now, please visit the following link: https://nctc.adobeconnect.com/e4c1gs313uu/event/registration.html Click here... Read More →
Where: KPC and other Prairie Preserves When: First Tuesday | 9am - 1pm| All other Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm Every Friday and Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some... Read More →
Where: KPC and other Prairie Preserves When: First Tuesday of the month | 9am - 1pm| All other Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm Every Friday and Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on... Read More →
Saturday, April 1 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (or until sold out) Click here for link to HMNS webpage
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every other month starting in February at The Houston Museum of Natural Science in the lower floor of the Cockrell Butterfly Center at 7:00PM for details: http://www.naba.org/chapters/nababest/ AT 1 hr to AT: Butterfly Enthusiasts of SE Texas
Rice Continuing Education series on Houston environment TOPICS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • From the “Empty World” to the “Full World:” Houston enters the 21st century • The green and grey infrastructure of the Texas coast: Rethinking economic value • Floods, hurricanes, climate change and carbon • The quiet corporate revolution: Charging into the Full... Read More →
15th anniversary of FeatherFest April 6-9! new FeatherFest website at www.GalvestonFeatherFest.com! With over 100 birding and photography field trips, workshops and evening activities to choose from, you can start planning your nature adventure today. You'll notice we have some first-time FeatherFest birding and photography leaders, new activities for kiddos and grown-ups, interesting venues (like the... Read More →
Kelly Norrid, TPWD Wildlife Biologist will present a program on Texas Horned Lizards, Bobwhite Quail and Louisiana Black Bear on the coastal prairie and how we can work to conserve these species and protect their habitat. Kelly Norrid: Growing up in southeast Texas, Kelly spent countless hours exploring his backyard-which just happened to be the creeks and... Read More →
21st WA&P Workshop Flyer for more details on program and registration
Come join the Coastal Prairie Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists on a bird hike in Seabourne Creek Nature Park. November thru May, Bird Hikes are the 1st Wednesday of the Month. Hikes start at 8am but are open ended, depending on number of people and birds! This is a great learning experience and fun... Read More →
Where: KPC and other Prairie Preserves When: First Tuesday | 9am - 1pm| All other Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm Every Friday and Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some... Read More →
23rd Annual Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival is April 8 and 9, 2017, at the refuge Boomin-N-Bloomin-2017-download brochure for schedule of events AT hours to AT: Skills Enhancement
Where: KPC and other Prairie Preserves When: First Tuesday of the month | 9am - 1pm| All other Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm Every Friday and Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on... Read More →
Level 3: Installing and Maintaining Native Landscapes Explores the differences in installation and maintenance between native plant landscapes and traditional landscapes. This course offers (1) professional contractors the opportunity to learn the nuances of working with native plants and (2) individuals the opportunity to learn how to care for their native plant landscape. CEU credit... Read More →
Starts Saturday, February 11 -- 8:30 - 11 am -- Plant Study Group Plant Walk at Seabourne Creek Park. Meets 2nd Saturdays through May. Study prairie plants with our own Susie Doe, Class of 2009, who is a recognized expert on local flora. AT to AT: Chapter Led Training
Organic Horticulture Benefits Alliance presents Creating Life, Energy & Health in Your Landscapes with Betsy Ross Link to Register AT to AT: Skills Enhancement
Starts Tuesday, March 7th -- 7 - 9 pm -- Plant Study Group Classroom Session -- Associated Plant Study Group Plant Walk at Seabourne Creek Park. Meets 2nd Saturdays through May, resuming in September. Study prairie plants with our own Susie Doe, Class of 2009, who is a recognized expert on local flora. AT... Read More →
Come join us out at Seabourne Creek Park. There are several areas in which chapter members can volunteer. Now that the feral hog fence around the SCNP Prairie Demo Garden has been completed, thanks to our volunteers, we can work in the garden free from feral hog attacks. Garden plots are still up for adoption... Read More →
Rice Continuing Education series on Houston environment TOPICS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • From the “Empty World” to the “Full World:” Houston enters the 21st century • The green and grey infrastructure of the Texas coast: Rethinking economic value • Floods, hurricanes, climate change and carbon • The quiet corporate revolution: Charging into the Full... Read More →
Where: KPC and other Prairie Preserves When: First Tuesday | 9am - 1pm| All other Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm Every Friday and Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some... Read More →
Where: KPC and other Prairie Preserves When: First Tuesday of the month | 9am - 1pm| All other Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm Every Friday and Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on... Read More →
City Nature Challenge: Austin vs Houston vs Dallas.....Which city will win? Join Members of the Chapter at Seabourne Creek Nature Park to document what "Nature Things" are happening at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Let's teach those other Cities "not to mess with Texas Master Naturalists!" on April 15, three (3) opportunities of 2 hours each. Experienced... Read More →
CPCTMN Board meetings are open to chapter members and questions are welcome! We are now meeting at 10am - 12noon. So come see your board in action!
Rice Continuing Education series on Houston environment TOPICS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • From the “Empty World” to the “Full World:” Houston enters the 21st century • The green and grey infrastructure of the Texas coast: Rethinking economic value • Floods, hurricanes, climate change and carbon • The quiet corporate revolution: Charging into the Full... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to man a CPTMN Booth at the Fulshear Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. It is located at 9035 Bois d'Arc Lane, Fulshear, TX. Check Sign-up Genius to let Ramona know you are coming. Signup Genius Fulshear Farmers' Market This is a great opportunity to get the word out about... Read More →
http://npsot.org/wp/houston/plants-of-the-month/monthly-meetings/ AT - 1 hour to AT: Native Plant Society of Texas
The Man & TX Native Grapes that Saved the Entire Wine World- Dr. Russell D. Kane (NPSOT/TXMN), author of The Wineslinger Chronicles: Texas on the Vine and Texas Hill Country Wineries. AT - 1 hour to AT: Native Plant Society of Texas
Where: KPC and other Prairie Preserves When: First Tuesday | 9am - 1pm| All other Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm Every Friday and Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some... Read More →
Where: KPC and other Prairie Preserves When: First Tuesday of the month | 9am - 1pm| All other Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm Every Friday and Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on... Read More →
Advance registration required. Registration deadline - APRIL 18, 2017 $45 Pre-paid registration per person required Includes refreshments, catered lunch and all lecture fees. St. Paul's United Methodist Church Fondren Hall Education Building Find the registration form and further information on our website: www.herbsociety-stu.org Or contact us at [email protected] AT hours to AT: Skills Enhancement
In today’s world, prairie maintenance and establishment seems a bit elusive. Fragmentation, fire suppression, woody species encroachment, and other factors constantly threaten our prairie systems. How do we maintain an system that was and is defined by change? During “The Secret Life of Prairies” we will discuss below and aboveground vegetative dynamics that are the... Read More →
Remodeling Gunnison Sage-Grouse Habitat in Light of Climate Change Andrew Breibart graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a MESM in 2001. His early work included employment with the Forest Service as a hydrologist, and he now works for the Bureau of Land Management as a Hydrologist. His projects include habitat restoration for... Read More →
Where: KPC and other Prairie Preserves When: First Tuesday | 9am - 1pm| All other Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm Every Friday and Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some... Read More →
Where: KPC and other Prairie Preserves When: First Tuesday of the month | 9am - 1pm| All other Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm Every Friday and Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on... Read More →
Level 3: Installing and Maintaining Native Landscapes Explores the differences in installation and maintenance between native plant landscapes and traditional landscapes. This course offers (1) professional contractors the opportunity to learn the nuances of working with native plants and (2) individuals the opportunity to learn how to care for their native plant landscape. CEU credit... Read More →
The purpose of the garden is to educate the public about prairie plants and how people can use them in their home gardens. We also see some interesting critters! We supply seed for plants that will be planted in the Seabourne Prairie Restoration Project as well. Plots are open for adoption, as small or large... Read More →
There is NO May Chapter Meeting. Be sure to sign up for the Pierce Ranch field trip on May 29. https://txmn.org/coastal/event/at-pierce-ranch-chapter-field-trip/ See you June 1 when we meet our new graduating class of 2017 for a potluck dinner
Come out to help supervise the LDS Volunteers for our Prairie Restoration Project on Thursday, May 4th from 8:30 am to 10:30am. This project is a wonderful way to improve the environment, increase biodiversity and earn VSP hours. Prairies are our most endangered ecosystem and with our project we helping to sustain wildlife. Please RSVP... Read More →
DEADLINES: APRIL 4, 2017 - Hotel reservations must be made to secure the special event rate APRIL 26, 2017 - Online registration for the Nacogdoches PowWow ends (Complete information: Speakers and details of events on: http://www.texaspollinatorpowwow.org/.) AT hours to AT:
A Texas Agrilife seminar for small acreages---this workshop is designed for landowners with new, existing, or plans for a pond. Topics discussed will include considerations for pond site selection, pond design regarding layout and depth considerations, appropriate selection and management of fish species and numbers based on pond size, and plant management in established ponds. ... Read More →
Where: KPC and other Prairie Preserves When: First Tuesday | 9am - 1pm| All other Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm Every Friday and Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some... Read More →
Where: KPC and other Prairie Preserves When: First Tuesday of the month | 9am - 1pm| All other Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm Every Friday and Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on... Read More →
Come out to help with Seabourne projects! With our new feral hog fence we can work without fear of hog attacks! We have plots for adoption and will help adoptees with plant selection and getting plants. Soon the Butterfly Garden will also have a fence and work can begin there without fear of hog attacks.... Read More →
