SUSTAINABLE LIVING THROUGH PERMACULTURE #2 SUN. 1/30/22 @ 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM LIVE ZOOM CLASS THE PERMACULTURE GUILD OF HOUSTON $45 In the second installment of this series, we begin to design home sites using permaculture design principles. These connect and integrate food with housing and nature. We also explain permaculture's approach to sustainability... 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 →
Happy volunteers at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several SCNP areas needing attention: Prairie Restoration... Read More →
Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several SCNP areas needing attention: Prairie Restoration Project Butterfly Garden Bird Sanctuaries Prairie... 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 →
Amber Leung with a Bobwhite Quail The February program will focus on how to coexist with wildlife in our neighborhoods and cities. Urban wildlife is amazingly adaptable but animals often run into trouble with our traffic, high-rises, domesticated animals, and even our own homes and yards. Trained and permitted wildlife rehabilitators have the skills and... Read More →
Per the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC), "COVID-19 UPDATE - Volunteer opportunities are back! Following the latest recommendation from the CDC, face coverings are now optional for volunteers and visitors indoors and outdoors. We ask that all volunteers and visitors continue to act with courtesy, kindness, and common sense, respecting the choice of the Coastal Prairie... Read More →
Per Hannah Muegge on 1/31/2022, "...due to the predicted inclement weather for later this week, we are rescheduling our February 5th Bird Hike + Survey at JBH Long Point Ranch and pushing it back to the following Saturday, February 12th at 8:00am." Late Winter Bird Hike + Survey "Come join us for our first bird... Read More →
Get "enraptored"! Don’t miss this opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Houston Audubon Raptor and Education Center. Learn about our native raptors and raptor conservation, meet the raptors up close with lots of photo ops and discover what it takes to run a raptor center.
If you want to get serious about building a backyard wildlife garden, but don’t know where to start – we’ve got you covered! Join us for this inaugural series of classes that will take you step-by-step through the process of planning, planting, and maintaining a backyard wildlife habitat that meets National Wildlife Federation certification standards.... Read More →
To help sustain our country’s rich ethnobotanical heritage, Kelly Kindscher, professor in environmental studies and senior scientist at the Kansas Biological Survey at the University of Kansas, will discuss conservation of prairie plants used by Native Americans in the Great Plains – from Texas to Canada – for food, medicine, and craft. In addition, Katy Prairie Conservancy... 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 →
Description: The Gulf Coast is home to so much feathered beauty 🐦 ! Rosenberg Library invites you to join Kristine Rivers of "Birding for Fun" (birdingforfun.com) for the fifth of an eight part series on the wonderful world of birding! Email Ash at awelborn@rosenberg-library.org to sign up!
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 →
Happy volunteers at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several SCNP areas needing attention: Prairie Restoration... Read More →
Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several SCNP areas needing attention: Prairie Restoration Project Butterfly Garden Bird Sanctuaries Prairie... Read More →
Per the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC), "COVID-19 UPDATE - Volunteer opportunities are back! Following the latest recommendation from the CDC, face coverings are now optional for volunteers and visitors indoors and outdoors. We ask that all volunteers and visitors continue to act with courtesy, kindness, and common sense, respecting the choice of the Coastal Prairie... Read More →
Please refer to link. Lots of great speakers and interesting subjects.
IN PERSON EVENT - Forget chocolates, cards and flowers this Valentine's Day. When it comes to wooing, many insect species have their own, unique ways of attracting a mate. Explore some of these strange mating habits with Entomologist and Cockrell Butterfly Center Manager, Lauren Davidson.
Black-crowned Night Heron at the Long Point Ranch - photo by Robbin Mallett Late Winter Bird Hike + Survey "Come join us for our first bird hike of the year! This hike is free and open to birders and naturalists of all levels. Cameras welcome!" Who: Birders and naturalists What: Birding + Survey Where: JBH... Read More →
All are welcomed to join the Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) for its Volunteer Orientation. Who: KPC What: Volunteer Orientation Where: KPC Indiangrass Preserve 31975 Hebert Road Waller TX 77484 When: Saturday, 2/12/2022, 12:30-2:30 P. M. Why: To ensure KPC's volunteers are ready to safely volunteer their services Register here! The orientation will be conducted outdoors... Read More →
Virtual Birding Classes with Kristine of Birding for Fun! - Bird Behavior Description: The Gulf Coast is home to so much feathered beauty 🐦 ! Rosenberg Library invites you to join Kristine Rivers of "Birding for Fun" (birdingforfun.com) for the sixth of an eight part series on the wonderful world of birding! Email Ash at... Read More →
The Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) invite volunteers to plant native prairie species within the Shrike Prairie. "If we get sturdy, energetic volunteers, we will remove additional Eastern Gamagrass too. It has completely taken over!" Who: KPC What: Planting native prairie species Where: Shrike Prairie at Warren Lake Matt Cook Memorial Viewing Platform (see "Directions" directions... 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 at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several SCNP areas needing attention: Prairie Restoration Project Butterfly Garden Bird Sanctuaries Prairie... Read More →
Happy volunteers at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several SCNP areas needing attention: Prairie Restoration... Read More →
The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) board meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Board meetings are open to all TMNCPC members. Join in and learn all about the workings of our chapter! If the board meeting is to be held via Zoom, advance... Read More →
The Bird-Friendly Communities program aims to create essential habitat in the urban environment, provide accessible opportunities to connect with nature, and transform the greater Houston area into a thriving community that supports birds and other wildlife. Learn how you can create a bird-friendly space in your own backyard, on your apartment balcony, or within any... Read More →
GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Colin Averill from SPUN DATE: February 17, 2022 at 7 p.m. CST LOCATION: Online via Zoom or YouTube By now you have heard about the hidden underground web or mycorrhizal networks that are underneath our feet. Join us online as we welcome Dr. Colin Averill, from SPUN , a new non-profit, science-based... Read More →
Anita Tiller and Suzanne Chapman of Mercer Botanic Gardens will give an update on the Herbarium, the native plant programs, and ongoing and upcoming programs at the Gardens. Join a little early to socialize. We will make a few announcements then begin the presentation. You may also watch us live on YouTube.
Per the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC), "COVID-19 UPDATE - Volunteer opportunities are back! Following the latest recommendation from the CDC, face coverings are now optional for volunteers and visitors indoors and outdoors. We ask that all volunteers and visitors continue to act with courtesy, kindness, and common sense, respecting the choice of the Coastal Prairie... Read More →
Late Winter Bird Hike + Survey "Come join us at our JBH Burr Property as we glass for late-wintering waterfowl! This hike is free and open to birders and naturalists of all levels. This hike covers approximately 3-3.5 miles of ground. Cameras welcome!" Who: Birders and naturalists What: Birding + Survey Where: JBH Burr Property ... Read More →
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has requested help from the Texas Master Naturalists Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMN CPC)! "Hello Volunteers, Again the time has come to go fishing, so we will need gear ready for this year, this is a chance to get out and meet new volunteers through gear maintenance and providing... Read More →
From nature journaling to identifying species, this class will help you explore the nature in your own backyard. This program is best suited for adults and children ages 10 and up. For more information, email johnpaullanding@pct3.hctx.net or call 713-274 3131.
Cardinals, jays, robins, and chickadees visit nearly every home in Houston. They are so familiar that we take them for granted…but what secrets lurk beneath the fluff of these backyard birds? It turns out that our common, “boring” birds are really mysterious and fascinating creatures. Join us to learn the secret language of jays, the... Read More →
Description: The Gulf Coast is home to so much feathered beauty 🐦 ! Rosenberg Library invites you to join Kristine Rivers of "Birding for Fun" (birdingforfun.com) for the seventh of an eight part series on the wonderful world of birding! Email Ash at awelborn@rosenberg-library.org to sign up!
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 →
Session 1 Welcome from the Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMN CPC) Board of Directors Ecological Regions of Texas presented by Mr. Clint Faas, Wildlife Biologist - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Date/Time Tuesday, 2/22/2022, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Venue Houston Museum of Science at Sugar Land 13016 University Blvd. Sugar Land TX... Read More →
Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several SCNP areas needing attention: Prairie Restoration Project Butterfly Garden Bird Sanctuaries Prairie... Read More →
Happy volunteers at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several SCNP areas needing attention: Prairie Restoration... Read More →
Mark Froehlich will discuss The Bird Way: A New Look at the How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think by Jennifer Ackerman. This book delves into the extraordinary lives of birds around the world, showing their intelligence, deception, playfulness, culture, and more. Ackerman uses the latest scientific research along with her own experience to explain... Read More →
The Seabourne Garden Group is having a Zoom meeting on February 24 at 1pm. Shannon Westveer will be talking to us about soil biology. We will also review the purpose of the group and our VSP opportunities. The link to the Zoom meeting is https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcOiupzwtHtBVWbh1L6iEc4hKM1JcHtC0 We are a fun group and have accomplished quite a... Read More →
Help the Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) restore this rare, 11-acre remnant prairie on FM 359 in Fulshear. The KPC will be seeding natives, establishing a new mowed trail oath through this 11-acre remnant prairie, pruning trees, using iNaturalist to monitor native species, and removing non-natives. Email me, Bethany Foshée, to sign-up and for more details!... Read More →
Per the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC), "COVID-19 UPDATE - Volunteer opportunities are back! Following the latest recommendation from the CDC, face coverings are now optional for volunteers and visitors indoors and outdoors. We ask that all volunteers and visitors continue to act with courtesy, kindness, and common sense, respecting the choice of the Coastal Prairie... Read More →
Annually, Rosenberg Parks & Recreation Department proudly hosts FISH-tastic, a children's fishing tournament! Children, 4 - 14 years of age, are invited to come out to the lake in beautiful Seabourne Creek Nature Park, where they can fish the 4-acre stocked lake for a winner. Trophies for "Biggest Fish" and "Most Fish Caught" will be... Read More →
Description: The Gulf Coast is home to so much feathered beauty 🐦 ! Rosenberg Library invites you to join Kristine Rivers of "Birding for Fun" (birdingforfun.com) for the last of an eight part series on the wonderful world of birding! Email Ash at awelborn@rosenberg-library.org to sign up!
Fourth Monday of the Month Bird Survey at Archbishop Fiorenza Park (Phase 2) Houston Audubon welcomes all levels of volunteers on its bird surveys. If you're new to birding, this is an excellent way to begin your experience. "We must practice social distancing and cannot have any single group larger than 10. We will start... 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 →
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 →
Session 2 Botany Part I presented by Ms Susie Doe, TMN CPC Chapter Responsibilities: Using the Volunteer Management System (VMS) presented by Jan and Kevin Kolk, TMN CPC Membership Co-Directors Date/Time Tuesday, 3/1/2022, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Venue Zoom Presentation
Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several SCNP areas needing attention: Prairie Restoration Project Butterfly Garden Bird Sanctuaries Prairie... Read More →
ZOOM registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvfuuqqDgjHdAJaH_0Y-cuUROvmt00tyAa The Texas Comptroller’s Natural Resources Program funds research at state universities to inform Endangered Species Act decisions and help communities and stakeholders develop voluntary conservation programs. This talk will include a closer look at the Endangered Species Act work flow and how active research and community science is contributing data to... 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 →
Join us on Thursday March 3rd Noon CST as Dr. Tammi Johnson shares with us how host-pathogen-vector interactions influence the emergence of new diseases, the spread of familiar ones, and the appearance of outbreaks and epidemics. An increased awareness of the role of disease in wildlife conservation will enable managers to focus on proactive, rather... Read More →
Per the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC), "COVID-19 UPDATE - Volunteer opportunities are back! Following the latest recommendation from the CDC, face coverings are now optional for volunteers and visitors indoors and outdoors. We ask that all volunteers and visitors continue to act with courtesy, kindness, and common sense, respecting the choice of the Coastal Prairie... Read More →
IN PERSON EVENT - Learn the basics of foraging, including foraging ethics and techniques with Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen, Ph.D., followed by a walk around the museum grounds to learn about the many uses of the flavorful flora growing all around us. Dr. Vorderbruggen is the author of "Idiot's Guide to Foraging" and operates Foraging Texas,... Read More →
Session 3 Geology presented by Dr. Kevin Biddle, Adjunct Faculty Rice University Botany Part 2 presented by Ms Susie Doe, TMN CPC Date/Time Saturday, 3/5/2022, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Venue Houston Museum of Science – Sugar Land 13016 University Blvd. Sugar Land TX 77479
Get "enraptored"! Don’t miss this opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Houston Audubon Raptor and Education Center. Learn about our native raptors and raptor conservation, meet the raptors up close with lots of photo ops and discover what it takes to run a raptor center.
Description Saturday, March 5, 2022 Time Topic and Speaker 8:45 - 9:00 Online start - welcome and opening remarks 9:00 - 10:00 Conservation and Education: The Varied Habitats of Westcave, Kathy Zarsky, Nature to Neighborhood Manager, Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center 10:00 - 11:00 Native Plants and Ecosystem Resilience: The Role of Native Plants & Invasive... Read More →
If you want to get serious about building a backyard wildlife garden, but don’t know where to start – we’ve got you covered! Join us for this inaugural series of classes that will take you step-by-step through the process of planning, planting, and maintaining a backyard wildlife habitat that meets National Wildlife Federation certification standards.... Read More →
Session 3 Geology presented by Dr. Kevin Biddle, Adjunct Faculty Rice University Botany Part 2 presented by Ms Susie Doe, TMN CPC Date/Time Saturday, 3/5/2022, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Venue Houston Museum of Science – Sugar Land 13016 University Blvd. Sugar Land TX 77479
