BIOPHILIA: A Dialogue with Art, Nature, and Science is an extensive art and multimedia sensory experience that unravels man’s intimate relationship with the natural world. Artist, naturalist and New York Times bestselling author Christopher Marley reveals the sometimes obscure beauty in nature through his three-dimensional work with animal, mineral and plant specimens. “Biophilia” meaning “love... 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 →
Help report invasive species in Texas as part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Use the iNaturalist app on your cellphone to record and identify invasive species of plants and animals that belong to any of the listed species detailed on: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/texas-invasive-species-bioblitz-2019?tab=about You can learn more about any of the invasives on this list by visiting https://www.texasinvasives.org/... 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 →
Come help out our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sponsors at their booth! The Ranching & Wildlife Expo enhances educational programs that promote the conservation and co-existence of ranching and wildlife habitats. This is a fun way to get VSP hours! You will get free parking and access to the Rodeo Exhibitions. There are usually two shifts... Read More →
Learn how to incorporate Texas native plants into your landscape that provide resources for wildlife, are low maintenance, and that look great. Presented by Mercer Botanic Gardens Education Staff - Jennifer Garrison and Melodie Hill.
Secretive and challenging to identify are what make this group of birds Fun. The Upper Texas Coast is a great place to see wintering sparrows. Learn the key principles of identification that will enable you to separate the 17 different species that are possible. After this class you will no longer call sparrows little brown... Read More →
You’ve seen it on the small screen when you visit the Friends of Attwater Prairie-Chicken Refuge website. Now, you can see it on a big screen near you...in Houston at the MATCH-Midtown Arts & Theater Center. “Little Grouse on the Prairie” will be featured in the 2019 Wild Texas Film Tour, a festival of short... Read More →
The Wild Texas Film Tour is a short film tour showcasing wildlife, adventure, and conservation stories from across the state. Meet the characters in the films, the folks behind the cameras, and some of the best photographers, anglers, outdoors people, and wildlife enthusiasts in the state of Texas.
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 →
Come help out our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sponsors at their booth! The Ranching & Wildlife Expo enhances educational programs that promote the conservation and co-existence of ranching and wildlife habitats. This is a fun way to get VSP hours! You will get free parking and access to the Rodeo Exhibitions. There are usually two shifts... Read More →
Come help out our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sponsors at their booth! The Ranching & Wildlife Expo enhances educational programs that promote the conservation and co-existence of ranching and wildlife habitats. This is a fun way to get VSP hours! You will get free parking and access to the Rodeo Exhibitions. There are usually two shifts... 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.
Come help out our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sponsors at their booth! The Ranching & Wildlife Expo enhances educational programs that promote the conservation and co-existence of ranching and wildlife habitats. This is a fun way to get VSP hours! You will get free parking and access to the Rodeo Exhibitions. There are usually two shifts... 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 →
Come help out our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sponsors at their booth! The Ranching & Wildlife Expo enhances educational programs that promote the conservation and co-existence of ranching and wildlife habitats. This is a fun way to get VSP hours! You will get free parking and access to the Rodeo Exhibitions. There are usually two shifts... 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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
The volunteer day is cancelled for today due to the cold weather. We hope to be out there next Wednesday, March 13th and Saturday, March 16th. 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... Read More →
There are more than 4000 species of native bees in the United States alone—does your habitat support these essential, but often overlooked, pollinators? Join Mace Vaughn of The Xerces Society to learn how to welcome native bees to your habitat projects. You’ll learn: Why native bees are so important to ecosystems and humans What factors... 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 →
Registration Deadline! Keep Sugar Land Beautiful is holding their 26th annual Trash-Off on Saturday, April 6, 2019. We hope you will help us keep Sugar Land beautiful! Registration form needs to be submitted to KSLB by March 8 . Please see complete, sign, and submit the 2019 Registration Waiver. If you are a group leader, please collect 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.
Learning to identify plants can be intimidating thanks to all the obscure terminology. What’s the difference between palmate and pinnate? How do you tell a petal from a sepal? And what the heck does “glabrous” mean? In this class, we’ll demystify some of those weird botanical terms and learn the basics of identifying plants in... Read More →
Kick-off Workshop Join us at the free Kick-off Workshop to learn how to make the best of Birdathon 2019! Whether you’re a baby birder or an expert, there’s something for everyone to learn. Our talented speakers will teach you about birding basics, using eBird to record your sightings and tips on planning your Birdathon. Refreshments... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Help out at the JBH Foundation by leading a short nature/bird hike for a Girl Scout (Brownie) Troop on Sunday, March 17th 3-5pm at their Long Point Ranch. Only about 3-4 volunteers or so are needed, as only about 15 girl scouts plus parents will be in attendance. A little scavenger hunt list... 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 →
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 →
Join Katy Prairie Conservancy, the Garden Club of Houston, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science for the installation of a 9 Natives Showcase Garden! This new project outside the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the Houston Museum of Natural Science will showcase how you can use native plants in your garden or yard. Volunteers will... Read More →
The Tuesday trail crew at Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary meets from 9 AM until noon every Tuesday year-round. Trail crew projects include everything under the sun, including boardwalk construction and maintenance, trail trimming and privet/ligustrum removal. Please contact Juanita Perkins at jperkins@houstonaudubon.org to sign up.
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 Coastal Prairie Chapter Board will meet on the third Wednesday of the month. Board meetings are open to all chapter members.
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 →
Tune in March 20th from 10am-noon with Dr. John M. Tomeček as he discusses the increasing interaction with #wildlife in urban areas. The webinar is FREE and covers animal biology, management practices and state laws regulating #coyotes, #feralhogs and #vultures. Please see photo for information on registering.
Houston Chapter of Native Prairies Association of Texas- Wildflowers of Texas author Michael Eason will be our special March speaker! Those of you who volunteered for the Millennium Seed Bank will remember collecting with Michael Eason. He now works in the private sector as a conservation botanist for Texas Flora, a Facebook group devoted to... Read More →
Become a Spring Creek Greenway Ambassador! The Spring Creek Greenway Ambassador program is our free adult environmental education program. We offer this program twice a year with five classes held on weeknights and weekends. As an Ambassador, you will learn about the unique features of the local ecology and all the exciting work that BLC... Read More →
Kick start your quail education! This 1-day program will cover the basics of quail anatomy, ecology, and habitat management. A combination of hands-on activities, videos, and lessons by quail management experts will give you the background needed to call yourself a "student of quail." You’ll also get the opportunity to interact with live, tame quail—Kirby... 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
What: Presentation by Sarah Flournoy, Bird-Friendly Communities Program Manager, Houston Audubon Event Summary Houston is one of the most significant cities in the country for bird migration. This means that we all have the ability to enjoy a magnificent display of color and sound each spring and fall, but it also means that we are... Read More →
Whether you can identify 2 species or 2,000, birders of all experience levels are welcome to participate in Birdathon! Birdathon is the birder's equivalent to a walkathon, but better (because you get to look at birds all day). Teams of 2 or more (typically 4-5) compete to count as many bird species as possible in one... Read More →
Every Friday morning, Houston Audubon volunteers work in the Natives Nursery at Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary, separating seedlings and bumping up wildflowers and grasses into 1-gallon containers. The plants are then used in coastal prairie restoration projects or are offered for sale in support of the Bird Friendly Community Program. There are breaks... Read More →
COMMUNITY WORKDAYS Join the crew at the Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary for a morning of gardening and sanctuary maintenance. They work 9 AM – 12 PM, once a month on the 4th Saturday from September through April (3rd Saturday in November and December). Activities include trail maintenance, filling bird feeders and baths, litter pick-up, native gardening,... Read More →
Trees aren’t just a dull backdrop for animals – they have a fascinating hidden life of their own. Trees are fierce competitors, poisoning and crowding each other out, but they also cooperate, sharing resources with one another using other species as mediators. In this class we’ll dig deep into the secret world of trees, from... Read More →
Angela Chandler, The Garden Academy Development is an inevitable result of human progress, but it interrupts natures migratory flow. Each of us can be a huge part of providing stepping stones for bees, butterflies, and beneficials by creating a patchwork, or chain, of habitats that will serve as feeding and resting stations during migrations for... Read More →
Angela Chandler, The Garden Academy Development is an inevitable result of human progress, but it interrupts natures migratory flow. Each of us can be a huge part of providing stepping stones for bees, butterflies and beneficials by creating a patchwork, or chain, of habitats that will serve as feeding and resting stations during migrations for... Read More →
The iNaturalist app is a fun and engaging tool for exploring your surroundings. Upload a picture of a plant, animal, or mushroom, and the iNaturalist community will do their best to identify it for you. By using the app you help contribute to scientific projects around the world. In this class we’ll go over the... Read More →
Mr. Tom Wilks will present a seminar on Snake Sense Topics to be discussed include identification of area snakes; snakebite prevention and first aid; snake handling techniques and equipment; snake conservation; venom research and medical advances; and snakes as pets Mr. Wilks has been collecting, studying, and photographing reptiles for over 50 years. He has... Read More →
This four-class module is open to anyone who has completed our prerequisite classes: Sustainable Living Through Permaculture classes 1 & 2. No ecology or nature training is necessary. In this module, we will combine nature study at area prairies, woodlands, and watersheds with class sessions that explore restoration permaculture and its implications for sustaining our... Read More →
Join us on Sunday, March 24 at Wabash Feed & Garden as we bring the pages of our Early Spring issue to life with a hands-on event covering all things Pollinators, native plants, and urban gardening. Ms. Lauren Simpson, pollinator-conservation advocate, and creator of St. Julian's Crossing, an urban wildlife habitat, will talk about what... 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 Tuesday trail crew at Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary meets from 9 AM until noon every Tuesday year-round. Trail crew projects include everything under the sun, including boardwalk construction and maintenance, trail trimming and privet/ligustrum removal. Please contact Juanita Perkins at jperkins@houstonaudubon.org to sign up.
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 →
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.
Every Friday morning, Houston Audubon volunteers work in the Natives Nursery at Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary, separating seedlings and bumping up wildflowers and grasses into 1-gallon containers. The plants are then used in coastal prairie restoration projects or are offered for sale in support of the Bird Friendly Community Program. There are breaks... 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 →
This will be a great day! Please see images for details.
This is always a fun event! Come volunteer to help at the Brazos Cultural Heritage Festival which will be held at the Fort Bend Museum this year. This event is to celebrate Fort Bend County's huge cultural diversity! Notice the new date! They are moving the date to the last Sunday in March. The... 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 →
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 Tuesday trail crew at Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary meets from 9 AM until noon every Tuesday year-round. Trail crew projects include everything under the sun, including boardwalk construction and maintenance, trail trimming and privet/ligustrum removal. Please contact Juanita Perkins at jperkins@houstonaudubon.org to sign up.
People come from all over the world to the Houston Audubon High Island Sanctuaries to experience the migration and arrival of the "jewels" of the bird world. Learn about the remarkable migration journey of these small and beautiful birds. Learn the principles to identify the 37 different species of warblers that are possible to see... Read More →
People come from all over the world to the Houston Audubon High Island Sanctuaries to experience the migration and arrival of the "jewels" of the bird world. Learn about the remarkable migration journey of these small and beautiful birds. Learn the principles to identify the 37 different species of warblers that are possible to see... 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 →
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 →
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.
Dr. Megan Clayton, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension John Kinsey, and Monica McGarrity Texas Parks & Wildlife An invasive species is a plant, animal or pathogen that does well in an ecosystem where it is not found naturally and can range from harmless to destructive. Explore the subject of invasives species vs. native species and get... 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 →
Skip Richter, Harris Co. Horticulturist Learn about the organic products and techniques for protecting your vegetables, flowers, and other landscape plants from pests and diseases, and to minimize weed problems in the garden and landscape. Skip will also share an online resource for free assistance in identifying plants, insects, and diseases in your garden. MGCEU:... Read More →
Hold the date. More info to come. Will be held on the campus of Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches,TX.
Every Friday morning, Houston Audubon volunteers work in the Natives Nursery at Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary, separating seedlings and bumping up wildflowers and grasses into 1-gallon containers. The plants are then used in coastal prairie restoration projects or are offered for sale in support of the Bird Friendly Community Program. There are breaks... 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.
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 →
Join HMNS on Saturday, April 6th for the opportunity to restock your pollinator garden with beautiful, healthy, and hard-to-find nectar and butterfly host plants. Pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, are declining and you can make a difference by planting a pollinator-friendly garden! We will also be selling ladybugs for natural pest control and caterpillars... Read More →
Nancy Greig, Cockrell Butterfly Center Bees, butterflies, birds, moths, bats, and more! We need all these pollinators to preserve the health of the earth and ourselves. The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge (MPGC) is a nationwide call to action to preserve and create landscapes that help revive the health of pollinators across America. Learn how to... Read More →
Keep Sugar Land Beautiful is holding their 26th annual Trash-Off on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Let's help keep Sugar Land beautiful! Registration form needs to be submitted to KSLB by March 8 . Please see complete, sign, and submit the 2019 Registration Waiver. If you are a group leader, please collect the registration waiver from each person in... Read More →
***NOTE LOCATION: Friendswood Public Library, 416 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, 77546*** Galveston County Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Deborah Repasz's presentation will include important information about the flight and fight for survival of the hummingbird in Galveston County. The presentation will highlight ways to increase hummingbird sightings in your yard by creating inviting habitat, including... Read More →
