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 →
From the Big Thicket to Big Bend, and from the Rio Grande River to the Red River, Texas is one of the most biologically diverse states in the country. Stately pine forests, the spectacular Chihuahuan desert, and the Tamaulipan thornscrub are only a few of the amazing ecosystems. Our bays and rivers create a fertile... Read More →
Grab some friends and go birding for a good cause! Birdathon is the Houston Audobon's annual spring fundraiser where teams compete to count as many bird species as possible in a 24-hour period, all while raising money for bird conservation. For more details, go to Houston Audobon
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 →
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 →
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 →
Our April program, presented by TMNCPC Past President Amber Leung, will give audience members a tour of our night sky. From the planets and moons of our own solar system, to star clusters, comets, nebulae, and even other galaxies. Ms. Leung will explain how she captured detailed photos of each without the use of a... Read More →
The Texas Coast is a top destination for birders from around the globe. Discover the numerous fascinating birds that can be seen on the Texas coast. Learn about avian ecology and behavior, as well as the natural history of this region. Many different types of birds will be seen--one highlight being the roseate spoonbill rookery.... Read More →
Overview Native Landscapes for Birds is a Companion Class to the Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP). There is no prerequisite for the class. The NLCP is a four level certification program developed by the Native Plant Society of Texas that teaches the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Check it out! https://npsot.org/wp/nlcp/... Read 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 →
Constellations change with the seasons, and what can be seen depends on your location on Earth. Whether or not you attended the Winter Stargazing Class on January 15 (above), you shouldn't miss this tour of the spectacular spring constellations with astronomer James Wooten. The class will be in the Burke Baker Planetarium where, rain or... 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 →
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 →
Still curious after all these years? Explore a wide variety of topics with like-minded learners. Includes admission to a featured exhibition hall.
This will be our first chapter program presented live through Zoom! Details on how to access Amber's presentation through Zoom has been emailed to all members in advance. Amber’s presentation will be open to TMNCPC members only. Our April program, presented by TMNCPC Past President Amber Leung, will give audience members a tour of... 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 →
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 →
TMNCPC's own Rick Davison will present 'Geology' in two sessions on Tuesday, April 14 at beginning at 10:00 am in TMNCPC's Zoom Meeting room. It will be 2.5 hours IT, and the ending time will depend upon whether there is an intermission or not. Zoom log-on information will be emailed to all members in... Read More →
Join us in Val Verde County, Texas, for a birding experience in the borderlands of southwest Texas! On Wednesday, you will learn about the area and expected species while enjoying a Kickoff Social full of local flavor. The next three days are full of choices for you to bird on both public lands and private... Read More →
Live giant millipedes, hissing cockroaches, stunning walking sticks, tarantulas and much more! Tonight you will meet living insects and other arthropods and learn about their native habitats and unique adaptations for survival. This class includes a time in the Insect Zoo.
Nancy Greig, Cockrell Butterfly Center Butterflies, moths, flies, bees, hummingbirds and more! Invite all these creatures into your garden by choosing their favorite plants. Nancy Greig, founding director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center, will help you create a haven for pollinators in your own backyard. About the Instructor Nancy Greig grew up in Alberta, Canada... 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
The Entomology Unit for the Spring 2020 Training Class will be taught as follows: First all trainees will watch a wonderful 2-hr video by Wizzie Brown which can be watched online at any time that is convenient for you. Here is the link for the video: https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/ec532d86d14046f5a55c3dee0c15bd07 By 4/18, Class Director Shannon Westveer will have... 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 →
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2020 is The Wonders of Nature. Historically, wetlands were considered useless land, and we filled them in to make farmland and housing. Today, we realize that wetlands provide numerous valuable services to humanity, and we seek... 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 →
Houston is well known for its world-class medical center, port, energy industry, and its stunning human cultural and ethnic diversity. Yet, few know that the Houston-Galveston region is also a pulsing biodiversity hotspot, home to everything from bald eagles to hammerhead sharks. Now this natural diversity and beauty is imperiled by a variety of threats.... 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 →
Mikayla House of the Katy Prairie Conservancy will present a 1.5 hr training session on Tuesday April 21 at 10 am-11:30 am. She will start with introducing the KPC organization, and explain what it does and why. Then she’ll cover details on 4 or 5 research projects that have been completed on the property including... Read More →
Mark your calendars to join us on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the United Way of Greater Houston. The Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium provides water utilities and other organizations interested in water management and conservation with the information needed to implement successful water conservation programs, effectively engage customers,... Read More →
This Bexar Audubon Society online program, originally scheduled to be held at Eco Centro as our April meeting, highlights the importance of invertebrates and how climate change and human impact has affected and will affect them. Laurie will also examine the implications for entire ecosystems, including the amazing bird species these invertebrates support. She will... Read More →
Join the Houston Museum of Natural Science and TNC biologist Jaime González on a (virtual!) journey of discovery as we explore Houston's rich biodiversity. You'll also learn how you can participate as a citizen scientist in the 2020 City Nature Challenge, a competition to observe and record biodiversity in over 150 cities across the world!... Read More →
Houston is well known for its world-class medical center, port, energy industry, and its stunning human cultural and ethnic diversity. Yet, few know that the Houston-Galveston region is also a pulsing biodiversity hotspot, home to everything from bald eagles to hammerhead sharks. Now this natural diversity and beauty is imperiled by a variety of threats.... Read More →
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 →
The morning chorus is in full throat and you are invited to learn which backyard birds are singing their territory songs with Texas Nature Trackers Biologist Craig Hensley. Join Craig from his backyard as he identifies the songs of the neighborhood songsters so you’ll know who’s out and about in your area. Approved for Master... 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 →
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 28th at 2pm EDT (1pm Central, 12pm Mountain, 11am Pacific) Webinar Title: Research Reports from the Field: Western Monarchs Description: Join us for research updates from monarch programs and scientists. Presenters: Gail Morris - Southwest Monarch Study Dr. Francis Villablanca - Monarch Alert/CalPoly Sarah Hoyle - The Xerces Society The webinar will... Read More →
Did you know that Houston hosts one of Texas' largest bat colonies? Over 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats reside above Buffalo Bayou under the Waugh Drive Bridge year-round. Bats are an important part of the ecosystem - plants depend partly or wholly on bats to pollinate and they aid in controlling the insect population, just to... 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 →
