Counting for the 2019-20 FeederWatch season begins on November 9 and runs through April 3, 2020. Join now for the 2019–20 season, which runs from November 9 through April 3. If you haven't signed up yet, sign up now to ensure that your account is activated in time for the start of the season. Please... Read More →
Our chapter has committed to staff a booth promoting our chapter at this show on Saturday Jan 25 and Sunday Jan 26. We will have handouts to give to the attendees to provide information on our chapter, our Spring 2020 training class, the SCNP, and maybe even Seabourne Nature Fest 2020 if we can get... Read More →
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series. In January, Jaime Gonzalez, Houston Urban Conservation Programs Manager for The Nature Conservancy, will highlight a variety of local environmental issues, and how local people/organizations are coming together to address them. He will explain tools used for environmental action... Read More →
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour is returning to the Bayou City for two inspiring nights of environmental cinema on January 28 and 29, 2020. Hosted for the sixth straight year by the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition, this ever-popular film fest will be screened once again at the historic River Oaks Theatre. Tickets on... 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! It is a great way to get VSP hours and learn about butterflies, prairie plants and so much more. There are several areas that we need help in. To contact chapter leaders for the following areas go to Seabourne-Organizational-Team- Butterfly Garden Prairie and Native... Read More →
This webinar will introduce extension agents to concepts of urban ecology, which addresses the intricate relationship between humans and urban trees, air, water, soil, wildlife, and more. The world has become increasingly urban with roughly half the population living in an urban area. This has resulted in tremendous shifts in land use resulting in changes... Read More →
Have you reserved your spot for one of this year's "Coming Home to Roost" events hosted by the Katy Prairie Conservancy? WHO? Adult Learners. WHAT? Each winter, the Katy Prairie becomes home to flocks of birds fleeing cooler climates for the season. Join Bob Honig and Steve Gast, local birding enthusiasts, to see one of... Read More →
Learn how lacking a spine can be beneficial. 99% of all living species are invertebrates. Get up-close and personal with Earth's largest group of animals as you meet live insects, arachnids and more as you explore the unique characteristics of the invertebrate animal families and the adaptations which help them survive. This interactive class includes... 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 help us at Seabourne Creek Nature Park! It is a fun way to earn VSP hours and learn about butterflies, prairie plants and much more. You can volunteer in several different areas of the park including: Butterfly Garden Prairie and Native Plant Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project Bird Sanctuary and Bird Blind Arboretum Project... Read More →
DESIGNING OUR GREEN HOMES & COMMUNITIES THROUGH PERMACULTURE CLASS SERIES SAT 2/1/20 AND 6 - SUNDAYS (SKIP 2/16) 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15/20 UNIV. OF HOUSTON, CENTRAL, Charles McElhinney Hall, Room TBD and JAPHET CREEK CLASSROOM $305 Sustainable Living Through Permaculture 1 & 2 are prerequisites for any part of this module. In a... Read More →
Join in the Super Bird LIV event held at Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2. You can bird on the Superb Owl Team led by Richard Gibbons. Face off against the Gridiron Goatsuckers, led by Mary Anne Weber. You may pick either team to bird with! Details at Houston Audubon.
Learn from Andy from FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Co. as she shares great organic substitutions for fertilizing, killing weeds, fire ant control, insect and disease prevention, and much more.
First Monday Bird Survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary Leader: Skip Almoney HAS is conducting a monthly survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary. Beginning in March 2019, the surveys will be held on the first Monday of the month. Skip Almoney is the leader. The Hogg Bird Sanctuary is adjacent to Bayou Bend and shares its parking... 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 →
All ages and levels of birders are welcome; meet in the parking lot before 8 AM. Binoculars and weather-appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended. Members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists lead the hikes. Participation is open to the public---all ages and levels of birders meet in the parking lot by 8... Read More →
This volunteer day is cancelled due to the weather. We will be having a volunteer day this Saturday. Come help us at Seabourne Creek Nature Park! It is a fun way to earn VSP hours and learn about butterflies, prairie plants and much more. You can volunteer in several different areas of the park including:... Read More →
Still curious after all these years? Explore a wide variety of topics with like-minded learners. Includes admission to a featured exhibition hall.
The Lawther-Deer Park Prairie is a 51-acre remnant of very high quality, native grassland in the heart of Houston’s industrial area surrounded by suburban homes, schools and businesses. This prairie is home to more than 400 native plant species! It also contains wildlife, pollinators, and invertebrates (insects, spiders, and crustaceans). It represents a natural legacy... Read More →
Leader: Mary Anne Weber Please join HAS for a monthly bird survey at the Houston Botanic Garden (Glenbrook Golf Course). They meet the first Thursday of each month at the main parking lot at 8205 N Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77017. If the lot is closed, park at the park next door. There is a... Read More →
A Monthly Bird Count at the Houston Arboretum Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Meet on the second Saturday of each month in the courtyard behind the building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members, Kelsey Low and... Read More →
Greg Cooper will talk about weeds and weed prevention through soil health. Healthy soils means healthy plants and leads to healthy people. Greg Cooper earned a degree in Landscape Architecture from Texas A&M University. He has spent more than 20 years developing expertise in organics and soil health. He believes healthy soils lead to beautiful... Read More →
Mickey Kleinhenz–naturalist, horticulturalist, landscape architect, and Permaculture designer– will talk about beneficial creatures, their needs, and the role they play within an ecosystem. He wiil break down the needs of each species to help us tailor our habitat garden for the wildlife we desire. He will also cover some design decision framework and have time... 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 Upper Coast is a favored wintering site for a great diversity of birds. In this class, we will not focus on a single group or family of birds but on the variety of species that winter along the coast and in our salt marshes. We will learn to identify a variety of birds including... Read More →
Classroom location: Houston Audubon's Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. 440 Wilchester Blvd., Houston, TX 77079. Telephone: 713-932-1639 Classroom sessions are normally held in the administration building which is the brick building you first come to on the gravel drive as you enter the sanctuary. On a rare occasion we meet in the log cabin, which... Read More →
Transportation, food, lodging costs, entry fees, etc. will also apply to the cost of the weekend. Please sign up on SignUp Genius sent to you on 1/18/20
A Signup Genius has been created for Chapter Members. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084dabaa22a4f85-rockport where you will see this information: The field trip to Rockport to see the whooping cranes is a GO! The plans have now been finalized for the weekend of Feb 14 - 16. We need at least 10 attendees for the boat trip to... Read More →
HAS Monthly Bird Survey at Houston's Willow Waterhole Reserve General Information Leader: Mary Ann Beauchemin, Senior Naturalist at the Nature Discovery Center. The Nature Discovery Center is partnering with Houston Audubon to conduct the Willow Waterhole survey. The Willow Waterhole Bird Survey was started in June 2007 and is held on the third Saturday of... Read More →
A Monthly Bird Survey at the Kickerillo Mischer Preserve in Houston Leaders: Mary Anne Weber, Skip Almoney, Geoff Newton Houston Precinct 4’s Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve is an 80-acre property featuring Marshall Lake, which spans approximately 40 acres, plus a staff building, paved roads and parking lots, restroom facilities, and 1.7 miles of trails. This bird survey... 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 →
"Rosalie Edge, Hawk of Mercy." Rosalie Edge, well-known for creating the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, challenged early 20th century conservationists to protect endangered birds. This progressive New York socialite and suffragist-turned-environmentalist became known as a “Joan of Arc” and a “hellcat” in defense of nature. This broadcast comes to you during Women’s History Month... Read More →
From lizards to snakes, and frogs to salamanders, discover these animals' natural history from prehistoric times to the present day. Explore how reptiles and amphibians have evolved through history, and examine the unique adaptations which help them survive in specialized environments. This interactive class includes time in the Halls of Texas and African Wildlife.
The film takes you inside the hearts and innovations of three very different leaders - an 8-year-old girl challenges the ethics of a beloved organization - a renegade farmer struggles to keep his land as he revolutionizes resource-efficient agriculture - and an accomplished visionary inventor faces catastrophe in the midst of developing a game-changing technology.... 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 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
Let’s talk about how mushrooms work – their niche in ecosystems and especially in forested environments. Gain a better understanding of why we need decomposers and networking microbes for the health of our forests.
HAS Monthly Bird Survey at Woodland Park has been suspended. Woodland Park, located a few miles from downtown Houston in Woodland Heights, is an excellent park for urban birding. Join the Friends of Woodland Park and members of Houston Audubon for a 2-hour bird walk from 7:30 to 9:30 AM. They have seen... Read More →
Saturday, February 22, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Buffalo Run Park 1122 Buffalo Run Missouri City TX 77489 Cost: Free Calling all volunteers! Join the Missouri City Parks Department in Buffalo Run Park for a Saturday morning clean up! This is an excellent opportunity to serve your community. Please arrive at the park at... Read More →
Celebrate National Invasive Species Awareness Week at Mercer Botanic Gardens by participating in two fun events starting Feb. 25. Make a positive impact by participating in invasive plant species removal in Mercer’s West Side Arboretum on Tuesday, Feb. 25, and Thursday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. While you work, learn to identify invasive... 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 →
From firefly flashes and rainbows to things that glow-in-the-dark, explore eye-catching effects and the science behind them. This evening you will experiment with color, fluorescence, luminescence and more to learn about light.
Tim Siegmund works for Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) and leads its Private Lands and Habitat Program, whose goal “is to provide advice and information to private landowners interested in the conservation and development of wildlife habitat on their property“. Tim earned a bachelor’s degree and did graduate research at Stephen F. Austin State University... Read More →
Speakers (so far): Shannon Brown – Ecosystems Regeneration Artisans (ERA) Landscapes, ‘Rainscapes’, Michael Eason, ‘Plants of the Chihuahuan Desert,’ George Cates of Native American Seed, ‘Perspectives on Native Seeds’, Claire Jenkins and Ariel Cummins of the Cibolo Nature Center will speak on the ‘Cibolo Nature Center’ Ben Pfeiffer of Firefly.org, ‘Fireflies of Texas’. $50 for... Read More →
Robbin Mallett is an avid birder and photographer living the sweet life in Sugar Land, Texas. She’s a member of the Cullinan Park Conservancy Board and Communications Director of the Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter. When not volunteering, she loves to chase birds and is working to get her Texas Life list to 500... Read More →
Description: Many grasslands in the Texas Hill Country have been badly degraded by poor stewardship and, and we are in bad shape. Fortunately, there are land restoration strategies that can be applied to increase the diversity and abundance of wildlife on the land. This workshop will cover land stewardship practices, preparation of old fields for... Read More →
Join Galveston Bay Foundation and HARC at Exploration Green on Saturday, February 29 for Wetland Walkabout! This FREE event will be held in Phase One of Exploration Green and will feature: • Wetland wildlife watching with Galveston Bay Foundation • Wetland tours • Meet EGC Land Steward, George! • Pine cone bird feeder craft •... Read More →
