The public is invited to Going Solar!, a talk at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church given by representatives of the Houston Renewable Energy Group (HREG), a local non-profit dedicated to promoting renewable energy solutions and businesses. HREG is the Houston chapter of the Texas Solar Energy Society. At this talk, HREG will explain the... Read More →
Jaime Gonzalez, Community Conservation Director for the Katy Prairie Conservancy, will address Caring for the Plants that Care for Us in a web meeting. He will discuss the importance of native plants for biodiversity, water absorption, carbon sequestration, the economy, and creating a sense of place. He will link the well-being of eco-systems to human... 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 →
Come out to help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park! There are several areas that need volunteers. The following are a few of the opportunities. Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project--plantings and bump ups Bird Sanctuary You will earn VSP hours and have a good time working with your fellow master naturalists. Directions to... Read More →
Jaime Gonzalez of the Katy Prairie Conservancy will lead us in a discussion about Being Media Savvy MEETING LOCATION!! Click Rosenberg Civic Center below for the map of 3825 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Come hear an expert speak about a timely topic at 7 p.m. The meeting will be preceded by a social time and... Read More →
The media landscape is complex. Breaking through the static to get your conservation messages out to the wider community is tough. Join Katy Prairie Conservancy's Community Conservation Director Jaime González for a fresh and honest discussion about communication techniques that work and resonate. Although aimed at Texas Master Naturalists, this event is relevant to anyone... Read More →
Come out to help at our signature project, Seabourne Creek Nature Park! Several areas have volunteer opportunities, among them: Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project Bird Sanctuary You will earn VSP hours and enjoy the company of other master naturalists in a beautiful setting! Directons to Seabourne Creek Nature Park
The Adult Only Owl Prowl is the perfect way to spend a Saturday night in nature. Learn about the wise and wonderful owls you can find in Houston, and get up close and personal with live owls from the Wildlife Center of Texas. After the presentation we’ll head out into the woods to look for... 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 →
Come out to help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park! There are several areas that need volunteers. The following are a few of the opportunities. Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project--plantings and bump ups Bird Sanctuary You will earn VSP hours and have a good time working with your fellow master naturalists. Directions to... Read More →
The event is free and open to the public. Indicate your plans to attend via Facebook. The average neighborhood yard looks pretty, but doesn’t support the wide range of wildlife that is crucial to a healthy environment and community. The good news is that yards can be both beautiful and beneficial by incorporating the native... Read More →
Plant Family Classes -- Please also consider joining us for our regular monthly Class session on the second Tuesday of each month for ongoing presentations about the various plant families. We meet at 7-8:30 pm in the Ag Center Annex Conference Room. Last year we studied the Rubiaceae (the Madder Family), the non-graminoid families of... Read More →
The Seabourne Volunteer Day is cancelled as Fistastics, a city event will be out at the park. We will be having our Wednesday Volunteer Day next week. Come out to help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park! There are several areas that need volunteers. The following are a few of the opportunities. Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo... Read More →
Texas Waters Webinar. The February 15th webinar will cover small stream dynamics, stream urbanization, and potential projects related to managing urban streams. The webinar relates to material from Chapter 8: Human Caused Instruments of Watershed Change of the Texas Waters: Exploring Water and Watersheds curriculum. About the speaker: Mateo Scoggins has worked in stream... Read More →
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
By Cullen Ondracek* and Kelli Ondracek** *Natural Resources Manager, City of Pearland **Park Naturalist, City of Houston This talk will address how two neighboring cities of different sizes manage natural resources within their boundaries. Both large and small municipalities face challenges and opportunities unique to their size. The discussion will include how the Natural Resources... Read More →
Workshop on starting and maintaining bees. This one is in Boerne but looks to be a great program. Please follow the link for more information.
Come out to Seabourne Creek Nature Park to help at our Coastal Prairie signature project! There are several areas for volunteering opportunities: Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project Bird Sanctuary You will earn VSP hours and enjoy the company of your fellow master naturalists! Directons to Seabourne Creek Nature Park
PLANT STUDY GROUP -- Plant Identification Terminology Class Susie Doe, Plant Study Group leader, will be presenting her Plant Identification Terminology ‘Lectures’ on 3 alternating Sunday afternoons beginning on February 18th. We will meet at the Ag Annex Conference Room at 1:30 pm. Sessions will run about 3-4 hours with a couple of breaks included.... 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 →
Come out to help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park! There are several areas that need volunteers. The following are a few of the opportunities. Butterfly Garden--contact coordinator Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project--plantings and bump ups Bird Sanctuary You will earn VSP hours and have a good time working with your fellow master naturalists. Directions... Read More →
Native Plant Society of Texas SPRING SYMPOSIUM at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739 Saturday,February 24, 2018 8:45 am–3:45pm (Check-in begins at 8 am) Please follow link for times. Photographing the Biodiversity of Texas Matt Buckingham - TXDOT Texas Nature Trackers - Plants to Pollinators, Birds to Mammals... Read More →
How do woodpeckers avoid constant concussions? Why do they bang on your gutters in the spring? And what’s up with their crazy tongues? In this class, we’ll explore the extreme and often bizarre adaptations that allow woodpeckers to exploit a unique lifestyle among birds. We’ll examine real woodpecker specimens, learn to identify our local species,... Read More →
Come out to help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park! There are several areas that need volunteers. The following are a few of the opportunities. Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project--plantings and bump ups Bird Sanctuary You will earn VSP hours and have a good time working with your fellow master naturalists. Directions to... Read More →
There is no chapter meeting in March. Plan to attend the field trip to Matagorda Bay. Details to be announced. The Texas Master Naturalists program is sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
We would like to introduce a new "Friday Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series" to promote a better understanding of local ecology and enhance eco-literacy. ABNC'S Conservation Director & Chief Naturalist Mark Kramer will present the series. Feel free to bring your own sack lunch.
Come out to help at our signature project, Seabourne Creek Nature Park! Several areas have volunteer opportunities, among them: Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project Bird Sanctuary You will earn VSP hours and enjoy the company of other master naturalists in a beautiful setting! Directons to Seabourne Creek Nature Park
