SUSTAINABLE LIVING THROUGH PERMACULTURE 1 SUN. SEPT. 25, 2022 @ 1:00 - 5:00 PM @ RESIDENCE IN SOUTHWEST HOUSTON PRESENTERS: DR. BOB RANDALL & PERMACULTURE GUILD OF HOUSTON $55 Permaculture is a design methodology that focuses on sustainable practices using effective principles and process found in nature. In a post-Harvey Houston, permaculture principles directly address... 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 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 Hamilton... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low 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... 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 →
What exactly IS a forest? Forest Management 101 Managing Oak Wilt All about epiphytes Trees, water, and drought
by Tim Pylate Armand Bayou Nature Center was founded in 1974 as a result of efforts begun by an environmental visionary, Armand Yramategui. Armand foresaw the urban growth around Armand Bayou and strove to have this land remain a wilderness. Armand's tragic death in 1970 inspired Hana Ginzbarg to start a campaign to raise funds... Read More →
KARINA BOESE will acquaint attendees with the native cacti and succulents in Big Bend National Park.
Bill Clark is a photographer, author, researcher, and lecturer and has over 50 years of experience working with birds of prey, including 5 years as Director of NWF’s Raptor Information Center. He has published numerous articles on raptor subjects; has traveled extensively world-wide studying, observing, and photographing raptors; and regularly led raptor and birding tours... Read More →
Bill Clark is a photographer, author, researcher, and lecturer and has over 50 years of experience working with birds of prey, including 5 years as Director of NWF’s Raptor Information Center. He has published numerous articles on raptor subjects; has traveled extensively world-wide studying, observing, and photographing raptors; and regularly led raptor and birding tours... Read More →
Bill Clark is a photographer, author, researcher, and lecturer and has over 50 years of experience working with birds of prey, including 5 years as Director of NWF’s Raptor Information Center. He has published numerous articles on raptor subjects; has traveled extensively world-wide studying, observing, and photographing raptors; and regularly led raptor and birding tours... Read More →
What: Anytime is a great time to learn more about trees! Jim McKee, a Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher leads walks to teach visitors how to identify the trees that live here in Russ Pitman Park. Jim shares lots of interesting historical and biological facts about the many species of trees we have... Read More →
$40 member / $65 nonmember (per person) Instructor: Caitlin Keating Ages 12 and up Many native plants aren’t available at nurseries, so at the Arboretum we grow them! In this class you’ll learn about different methods of plant propagation and then you’ll get the rare opportunity to collect seeds and cuttings to get your own... 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 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 Hamilton... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low 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... Read More →
REGISTRATION FOR THIS FIELD TRIP IS CLOSED. WAIT LIST ONLY! CONTACT PROGRAM DIRECTOR GARY MOORE TO BE PLACED ON THE WAIT LIST. The Delores Fenwick Nature Center (DFNC), located in the John Hargrove Environmental Complex, is Pearland’s premiere environmental education facility. The Nature Center aims to provide hands-on educational opportunities through programs, workshops, field trips,... 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 →
The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMN CPC) will host the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz. This Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) event will be conducted from Friday, 10/7/2022 – Sunday, 10/23/2022, at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP). On Saturday, 10/15/2022, 9:00 AM – Noon, the TMN CPC will have a table set up... Read More →
Join the Houston Audubon for a morning of gardening and sanctuary maintenance! This is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and help in the community! Volunteer services can include trail maintenance, filling bird feeders and baths, litter pick-up, native gardening, and invasive species removal. Who: Adults and Children - children of any... Read More →
Black-crowned Night Heron at the Long Point Ranch - photo by Robbin Mallett “Come join us for a morning on the land at JBH Long Point Ranch as we take a breath of fresh air and glass for birds. This date coincides with Cornell Lab’s October Big Day. All data recorded via eBird will contribute... Read More →
On the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, we host fun outreach or craft activities at the Butterfly Garden section of the Museum. The topics vary and can include butterfly gardening, native plants, dragonflies, etc. Volunteers are needed to help staff our booth and present the topics above. There will be two shifts per... Read More →
$20 member / $35 nonmember Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up Forget bird feeders – if you really want to bring all the birds to your yard, you need a garden! Large or small, sunny or shady, songbirds or owls…in this class we’ll discuss bird-friendly gardening tips for all conditions and bird species of... Read More →
Monday, October 10 • 6:45 p.m. Online Meeting Please join us for our chapter meeting on Zoom! 6:35 Meeting open for socializing 6:45 Business Meeting 6:55 Plant of the Month 7:00 Guest Speaker Just as milkweeds are the only plants Monarch butterflies use to raise their young, our native plants are also critically important to... Read More →
You’re invited to Russ Pittman Park (RPP) to help assess the diversity of the park - flowering plants, insects, birds, trees, or butterflies. At RPP, they wish to know what species are seen, so they can add them to the master list. “If you’d like to participate, please just stop by the park sometime in... Read More →
#TMNTuesday – Chapter Project Fair Presentations Join our monthly TMNTuesday webinar to hear this year’s entries for the Chapter Project Fair.
The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s own Lucy Moyer is seeking volunteers to assist in the construction of a bird sanctuary at Weston Lakes a project of Keep Weston Lakes Beautiful in Fulshear TX (Fort Bend County). On Tuesday, 10/11/2022, this project will begin. Volunteers for two shifts are requested: 9:00 – 11:00 AM;... 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 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 Hamilton... Read More →
On the Second Tuesday of each month at the noon hour (12:00pm Central Standard Time), the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event – which will sometimes including some fantastic new and returning guest speakers. Register to attend at https://txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdays/
Participation is open to the public - all ages and levels of birders are welcome. Binoculars and weather-appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended. Members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists lead the hikes. The hikes are ongoing from October to May. In the event of rain, there will be no hike. Meet... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low 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... 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 →
Join Master Gardener Teresa See for some helpful hints on Composting and your Garden and see how composting may be easier than you think.
Ready to take your birding to the next level? Thursdays, 7pm 1.5 Hours per Class Cost $10 per class About Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her new series of Next Level Birding Virtual Workshops! Classes will be held via Zoom on Thursdays at 7pm. These interactive workshops are designed... Read More →
Location Houston Audubon Raptor and Education Center 3997 River Drive Houston, TX 77017 Building Number: Bayou Barn Summary What can be more fun than learning about owls, meeting live owls and then hiking through the forest at night to find wild owls? Join us for this unique experience! Description Owl Prowls begin with a lively... Read More →
Sun in Fog - photo by Noel Zinn Join in the weekend fun at Seabourne. Every first and third Saturdays, we will be at Seabourne working in the various projects we have going on there. Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great... Read More →
"Looking for a way to get your hands dirty on the prairie?" Look no further. Join the Coastal Prairie Conservancy for its Stewardship Saturdays!" All are welcomed to participate - no experience necessary! Groups larger than ten individuals, please contact volunteer@coastalprairieconservancy.org to register. Who: Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) What: Assist CPC in removing invasive species;... Read More →
Art • Technology • History • Pollinators Coastal Prairie Ecosystem Services Native Plants, Peoples, Cowboys and Cotton Ecology • Hydrology • TEKS Alligned SAT., OCTOBER 15, 2022 9AM TO 3PM LAWTHER-DEER PARK PRAIRIE PRESERVE + VIRTUAL COMPONENT THU., NOVEMBER 3, 2022 6:30 TO 8:30PM ZOOM Please bring your lunch and reusable water bottle. Space is... Read More →
All TMNCPC members are invited to attend this fun event! Coastal Prairie Chapter will host an event at Seabourne Creek Nature Park during the fall TPWD "Texas Pollinator Bioblitz". On Saturday, October 15, 9:00 am to noon, CPC will have a table set up at the SCNP parking lot area to encourage park visitors to participate... Read More →
Location Houston Audubon Raptor and Education Center 3997 River Drive Houston, TX 77017 Building Number: Bayou Barn Summary What can be more fun than learning about owls, meeting live owls and then hiking through the forest at night to find wild owls? Join us for this unique experience! Description Owl Prowls begin with a lively... Read More →
As birds, butterflies and bees become increasingly imperiled, more homeowners are creating gardens to nurture and sustain pollinators. These gardens can support a thriving natural micro-ecosystem and eliminate the need for fertilizers and pesticides, while reducing maintenance and water waste. We will learn which wildflowers, flowering shrubs and trees will make your yard come alive... 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 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 Hamilton... Read More →
Native Milkweed 101: Anyone Can Grow Native Milkweed From Seeds By Greg Pearson - This session includes a short description of Houston native milkweeds followed by a step-by-step process for successfully growing your own native milkweed plants from seeds. Repeat of previous class. Approximately 1 hour. Free Ophryocystis elekroscirrha (OE) By Linda Pearson - Learn... Read More →
The Texas Master Naturalist Program is happy to announce a new mini-webinar series, “Be The Change”, dedicated to exploring diversity, equity & inclusion opportunities in our natural resource and conservation community. Just as the natural world thrives with biodiversity, our Texas Master Naturalist Program is dedicated to engaging all audiences in conservation, education and stewardship.... Read More →
Since most people associate October with spooky animals, like spiders and bats, the Piney Woods Wildlife Society will be talking Bats of East Texas for the program on October 18. Are bats blind? How much does a bat weigh? Why are bats good for the environment? Bat biology and behavior of the eleven species found... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low 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... 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 →
The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) board meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 – 8:30 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 Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) board meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 – 8:30 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 →
Put it on your calendar now as we prepare for our 23rd Texas Master Naturalist Program Annual Meeting, an event to gather, learn, and celebrate another year of the Texas Master Naturalist Program. We’re preparing this year’s meeting as an in-person event at the Omni Houston Thursday, October 20th to Sunday October 23rd. This year’s Annual Meeting will... Read More →
The date is set! In addition to the Bioblitz event, join Eric Duran and fellow TMN’s Gulf Coast for an special evening in Russ Pittman Park (RPP) of Blacklighting the Pollinators (aka mothing) on Thursday, 10/20/2022, 8:00 PM. You’re invited to Russ Pittman Park (RPP) to help assess the diversity of the park - flowering plants, insects, birds,... Read More →
Learn more about some of the conservation priority pollinators of the Texas Gulf Coast and the native plants on which they rely while also exploring what you can do to help their populations. Ross Winton is the Invertebrate Biologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife. His current work is focused on implementing conservation actions for Texas’... Read More →
This talk describes the remarkable range of strategies devised by countless fungi to entrap or hunt prey, whether that be micro-animals, arthropods, bacteria, or even other fungi. You'll hear how serendipitous work by farmers and mycologists led to the discovery of new nematode-trapping mushrooms, and the implications this predation has for the evolution of fungi... Read More →
Ross Winton, conservation entomologist at TX Parks & Wildlife will advise on maintaining safe spaces for our important native plant pollinators to grow and reproduce.
Interested in helping the Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie? Who: Native Prairies Association of Texas What: "The 4th Saturday monthly workdays offer an opportunity to explore and help maintain this special coastal prairie. For the foreseeable future, we will be working on invasives removal and demo garden." When: 4th Saturday of... 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. Light refreshments are served.
On the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, we host fun outreach or craft activities at the Butterfly Garden section of the Museum. The topics vary and can include butterfly gardening, native plants, dragonflies, etc. Volunteers are needed to help staff our booth and present the topics above. There will be two shifts per... Read More →
October 22, 2022 10:00AM Name Protect our Pollinators Description Join us to learn all about Budburst, a community science project where researchers, educators, and community scientists work together to answer critical ecological research questions by studying the timing of seasonal change in plants, as well as how they affect important pollinators. During this workshop,... Read More →
Okay, this one might be a bit off our usual events, but we thought we would give it a try. Please let us know how it goes if you attend! Learn the basics of Forest Therapy also known as Forest Bathing (or shinrin-yoku). Forest Bathing is not simply a walk in the woods, it is... Read More →
Monday, October 24, 2022: The Fierce Beauty of Raptors – What makes a bird a raptor? We'll answer that question, talk about the features of different families of raptors, and take a closer look at some of the beautiful birds of prey that you can see along the Upper Texas Coast.
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 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 Hamilton... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low 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... 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 →
The Meadow is a decades-old prairie restoration and management site located in the middle of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Its story includes invasive beetles, fire, and even goats. The history and management of this site will be presented, along with some fun data crunching using ecological monitoring and models to guide the future... Read More →
Black-crowned Night Heron at the Long Point Ranch - Photo by Robbin Mallett Charitable Activities Director, Hannah Muegge, James B. Harrison Foundation, has invited the Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMN CPC) members to the James B. Harrison Long Point Ranch for Project BioBlitz (outside the scheduled 2022 Texas Pollinator BioBlitz which ends 10/23/2022).... 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 Coastal Prairie Conservancy and partners are pleased to present the Texas Coastal Prairie Conference: Preserving Lands and Legacies. Join us for a full day of workshops and presentations on Friday, October 28th at the University of Houston - Clear Lake, followed by field trips to remnant and restored prairies as well as working ranches... Read More →
The Texas Coastal Prairie Conference: Preserving Lands and Legacies will include a full day of workshops and presentations on Friday, October 28th at the University of Houston - Clear Lake, followed by field trips to remnant and restored prairies as well as working ranches and farms on Saturday, October 29th. Conference attendees will be welcomed... Read More →
On Saturday, 10/29/2022, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, join our own Texas Master Naturalist, Shanyn Zink, at the Prestige Learning Institute’s (PLI) 6656 Hornwood Drive Houston TX 77074 (in the Gulfton area) to bring nature, life, and cheer to welcome precious refugee families who walk, bike, and live in this neighborhood. After the freeze... Read More →
It’s Time for a Makeover! Understanding Plumage Variation – In this interactive presentation, we'll discuss the reasons for plumage variations; how molting can affect identification; and color changes of bills, lores, legs, and feet. Bring your favorite field guide to practice your identification skills!
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 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 Hamilton... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low 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... Read More →
CPC Members Identifying Birds at Seabourne Creek Park Participation is open to the public - all ages and levels of birders are welcome. Binoculars and weather-appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended. Members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists lead the hikes. The hikes are ongoing from October to May. In the event... 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 →
Join us and learn all about the Gerhart Prairie, a 16-acre pristine prairie halfway between Houston and Angleton. Mark will also include information about the native prairie plants which will be available for sale to in-person attendees! Mark Morgenstern is the owner of Morningstar Prairie Plants in Damon, Texas. Mark Morgenstern is the owner of... 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 →
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 →
Photo by Lynn Trenta Per the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), “Help us restore the coastal prairie! This year will mark the 14th Annual Prairie Plant-a-thon at Sheldon Lake State Park. Every year, we focus on restoring what was once farmland back to native prairie habitat in efforts to re-establish the diverse wildlife it... Read More →
What: Any season is a great season to learn about trees! Jim McKee, a Texas Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher will be leading more walks throughout the year to teach us how to identify the trees that live here in Russ Pitman Park. You’ll learn how to use leaf, bark, twig characteristics, and... Read More →
Master Naturalist and tree lover Jim McKee leads Monthly Saturday morning walks in the park (First Saturday of the month, September to May). He not only teaches you to identify trees, but also gives historical facts and other details of tree biology. More information Any season is a great season to learn about trees! Jim... Read More →
Join us at Beauty's Community Garden, Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 10am - 11am for this free hour workshop. We will examine the causes, symptoms, and preventive measures of vegetable diseases and disorders keeping our plants healthy, and detect helpful and harmful insects of our garden. Session will Include: Examination of vegetable disease and disorders... Read More →
About this event Tired of losing plants to drought, freezes, pests and diseases. How about some tougher plants instead that also attract beneficial wildlife to your own personal urban habitat retreat? Come explore a wide range of tried and true native Texas plants and how to use them in your own landscape. Mark Bowen is... Read More →
