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 join us at Seabourne Creek Nature Park for a fun bird hike! Coastal Prairie Texas Master Naturalists Bob and Carol Schwartz are bird hike leaders along with bird expert, Mark Scheuerman. This is a great learning experience and fun for birders of all abilities. Bring binoculars, hat, sunscreen, good waterproof walking shoes and water.... Read More →
Today's volunteer day is cancelled due to the weather forecast. Come help out next Wednesday at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project! Our starting time has moved to 9am. There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Weeding, mulching, planting Prairie Demo Garden Planning habitat gardens, planting, weeding, mulching, establishing... Read More →
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 snacks at 6:30 p.m. Around 8:00pm, we will have a short chapter general business meeting. The meeting... Read More →
Friday, January 4th 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, January 5th 10 am and 2 pm All ages are welcome at the Indiangrass Preserve for a free walking tour on the Ann Hamilton Trail. Come learn about the history and value of the coastal prairie and KPC's role in preserving these vanishing lands. Please bring... Read More →
Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project! There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project Arboretum Project Bird Sanctuary Boy Scout Projects You will earn VSP hours and have a good time working with your fellow master naturalists! Seabourne is located at... Read More →
Saturday, January 5th 10 am and 2 pm All ages are welcome at the Indiangrass Preserve for a free walking tour on the Ann Hamilton Trail. Come learn about the history and value of the coastal prairie and KPC's role in preserving these vanishing lands. Please bring water and meet the tour guide at the... Read More →
Meet at the Elm Lake viewing platform. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring binoculars. View the current Bird Sightings on Ebird Hotspot Brazos Bend SP (UTC 117) Hikes are free of charge after regular park admission and are subject to change and cancellation without notice. Please check the BBSP website at www.brazosbend.org for changes or cancellations.
The Adult 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 owls... Read More →
The Upper Texas Gulf Coast provides a variety of habitats that attract winter waterfowl and other water birds such as loons and grebes, making it a wonderful birding destination during the fall and winter months. Identification of these birds can be somewhat tricky, however! This interactive presentation will cover the different family groups and provide... Read More →
Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project! Our starting time has moved to 9am. There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Weeding, mulching, planting Prairie Demo Garden Planning habitat gardens, planting, weeding, mulching, establishing water features, etc. Prairie Restoration Project Bumping up plants, weeding pots, help... Read More →
Date: Thursday, January 10, 2019 Time: Social at 7:00 PM; Presentation at 7:30 PM Place: United Way, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007 Bird migration is a spectacular global phenomenon that has long captured the attention of human observers, but it wasn’t until the turn of the 20th century that ornithologists realized the magnitude of... Read More →
Owl Prowls begin with a lively program on owls including a rare opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls at the Edith Moore log cabin. Then we go out on the Sanctuary's wooded trails in search of wild owls. Dates: November 2, 2018; December 7, 2018; January 11, 2019; February 8, 2019 Time: 7:00 PM -... Read More →
dentifying birds by their unique calls is hard enough, but Blue Jays and Northern Mockingbirds take it to another level by copying the sounds of other species. Still, there are clues you can use to pin down these masterful mimics. In this class we’ll go over the basics of birding by ear and then work... Read More →
Sherri Harrah from the Plants For All Seasons nursery will speak on "The secret life of soils."
The Adult 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 owls... Read More →
Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project! Our starting time has moved to 9am. There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Weeding, mulching, planting Prairie Demo Garden Planning habitat gardens, planting, weeding, mulching, establishing water features, etc. Prairie Restoration Project Bumping up plants, weeding pots, help... 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
Presentation by Jean Fefer Ph.D. – Harris County Master Gardeners Association The talk will cover a variety of methods to produce new plants from old methods recommended for particular plants, problems that can prevent germination, and how to overcome the problems and produce the conditions needed for success. Speaker’s Information Ms Jean Fefer received her... Read More →
Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project! There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project Arboretum Project Bird Sanctuary Boy Scout Projects You will earn VSP hours and have a good time working with your fellow master naturalists! Seabourne is located at... Read More →
Do you like trees? There is an exciting tree planting project going on at the Arboretum in the Seabourne Creek Park. Lots of help is needed. The first meeting is on Saturday, January 19. Meet the committee at the nursery area in SCNP to help to decide on and mark the locations for the 100 new... 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 →
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... Read More →
Meet at the 40 Acre Lake Restrooms. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring binoculars. View the current Bird Sightings on Ebird Hotspot Brazos Bend SP (UTC 117) Hikes are free of charge after regular park admission and are subject to change and cancellation without notice. Please check the BBSP website at www.brazosbend.org for changes or cancellations.
This volunteer day is cancelled due to cold weather and possible rain. Please come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project at our next work day! Our starting time has moved to 9am. There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Weeding, mulching, planting Prairie Demo Garden Planning... Read More →
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 is the annual Seed Cleaning and Packing Pizza Party sponsored by Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) in conjunction with Houston Chapter - Native Prairies Association of Texas (HNPAT). This event will start at 6:30 p.m. with a pizza party hosted by the KPC, then seed cleaning and packing starts at 7:00 p.m. ... Read More →
To bring back the monarchs –and to protect all pollinators—we need to spread the word, to talk to our neighbors, friends, and family about the importance of taking action to conserve the monarch butterfly. Through this workshop, we will help you to learn how to acquire the necessary skills to become a knowledgeable speaker on... Read More →
This workshop is for those who are interested in outreach and in educating the public about monarch conservation. It is a one day course on monarch biology, ecology, and conservation. You will learn the basics of monarch habitat creation and conservation and you will leave the course with the knowledge and confidence to engage diverse... Read More →
Do you like native trees? There is an exciting tree planting project going on at the Arboretum in the Seabourne Creek Park. Lots of help is needed. Look at the beauties we will be planting: Beautyberries, Buttonbush, Parsley Hawthorns, Nutall Oaks, Willow Oak, Chickasaw Plums, Wax Myrtles, Rusty Blackhaws! The actual tree planting takes... Read More →
In their mysterious underwater world, fish must use amazing and bizarre adaptations to survive. They breathe water, change color, generate deadly jolts of electricity – and some communicate by farting. In this class, we’ll explore the incredible variety and strange features of fish using specimens and live animals. We’ll also do some pond dipping to... Read More →
To discuss and understand the nature of biodiversity, the impact of its' loss, and what you might do to preserve biodiversity. Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2019 is environmental issues, and what you can do. In January, Kerri Crawford, assistant professor... Read More →
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... Read More →
The volunteer day is cancelled due to cold weather. Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project on our next volunteer day! Our starting time has moved to 9am. There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Weeding, mulching, planting Prairie Demo Garden Planning habitat gardens, planting, weeding,... 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 →
Texas Cultural Day is a school event in which we have an opportunity to reach kids and educate them about the Texas Coastal Prairie. We can set up a booth and present any of our WOWs or any other presentation. Two separate shifts can be set up if going all day is too much. 8:30... Read More →
Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project! There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project Arboretum Project Bird Sanctuary Boy Scout Projects You will earn VSP hours and have a good time working with your fellow master naturalists! Seabourne is located at... Read More →
An all-day workshop for people who are interested in strategies and practices that allow a more harmonious co-existence with nature in an increasingly urbanized environment. Lunch is included. GCMN Wildlife in the City 2019 (002)
The Adult 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 owls... Read More →
