The City Nature Challenge 2023 runs from Friday 4/28/2023 through Monday 5/1/2023 for recording observations, with an extension from Tuesday 5/2/2023 through Sunday 5/7/2023 to get those observations to Research Grade. Let's get TMNs and the public inspired to team up with the Houston-Galveston team for a fun and friendly competition to collect as many wild species in... Read More →
Virtual. Register for Zoom Link. Spring migration is peaking right now across much of North America, meaning each morning is a fresh chance to see new birds. On a typical night, hundreds of millions of birds will be in the air, and the BirdCast project has tools that help you know in advance when waves... Read More →
7-Part Online Series. Each program runs from 6-7:00 p.m. CDT. Cost is $10 per session. Virtual, 1-hour sessions that will focus on controlling weeds in forage production systems (pasture, hay, and range). Examples and recommendations used will be those for our growing region (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Join virtually from your own location using a compatible... Read More →
"Flowing with the theme of Global Volunteer Month and National Volunteer Recognition Week, our Virtual Volunteer Fair registration is now OPEN! The Texas Master Naturalist Program is planning to host its fifth Virtual Volunteer Fair this spring: Wednesday and Thursday, May 2nd and 3rd 2023 with a series of 15-minute sessions highlighting projects by a variety of... 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 →
Photo by Wayne Poorman 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... Read More →
"Flowing with the theme of Global Volunteer Month and National Volunteer Recognition Week, our Virtual Volunteer Fair registration is now OPEN! The Texas Master Naturalist Program is planning to host its fifth Virtual Volunteer Fair this spring: Wednesday and Thursday, May 2nd and 3rd 2023 with a series of 15-minute sessions highlighting projects by a variety of... Read More →
All About Bats by Mary Warwick Coastal Prairie Chapter programs are free and open to the public. This program will be held in-person at the Rosenberg Civic Center. Please plan to arrive at 6:30 pm for refreshments and social time. May 2023 Program Description Join us in person at the Rosenberg Center on Thursday, May... Read More →
Virtual - Registration is required. In this TCTWS webinar, Dr. Hunter Reed from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will speak with us about Chronic Wasting Disease. Dr. Hunter Reed is one of the two wildlife veterinarians for TPWD. He went to Cornell University for his veterinary degree as well as to University of Minnesota for... Read More →
In Person Join guest speaker Cin-Ty Lee, author of "Field Guide to North American Flycatchers: Empidonax and Pewees," as he discusses how to identify this tricky group of birds. This class is best suited to adults or older students with a keen interest in birds. For more information, email johnpaullanding@hcp4.net or call 713-274-3131. Log in... Read More →
Registration Closed Contact Organizer for openings Sketch your way through nature in this art-meets-nature program series. Each month will focus your artistic efforts on a different topic in nature including botany, entomology, ornithology, mammology, herpetology, ichthyology, and ecology. No need to be a gifted artist; this program series is designed to develop skills and lead... 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 →
We are excited to learn that Fisher Scientific is sponsoring a volunteer work day for their employees at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Approximately 30 or so Fisher Sci employees will be coming to plant 100 trees in the park’s new arboretum area on Friday, May 5, between 9am and 12 noon.
Brazos Bend State Park requests assistance from the TMNCPC! Per Jim Cisneros, Superintendent Brazos Bend State Park: From: Jim Cisneros via bbsp_vo <bbsp_vo@brazosbend.org> Date: May 4, 2023 at 6:37:57 PM CDT Subject: Plan of the day for Brazos Bend Expo'23 - Celebrating 100 years of State Parks Reply-To: Jim Cisneros <Jim.Cisneros@tpwd.texas.gov> This email is being sent to all... Read More →
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 way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies... Read More →
In-Person at the University of Houston Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. NOTE: This class is in-person... Read More →
Interested in learning about Wildflowers along the Spring Creek Nature Trail? In-Person. Join Outdoor Afro and BLC for our Wildflower Walk! Registration required through Outdoor Afro’s meet up (link below). Don’t forget to wear close toed shoes and bring ample drinking water. We will see you on the trail! Register
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 →
In Person. Participants must pre-register to reserve a barrel. Galveston Bay Foundation’s Rain Barrel Program works in partnership with LyondellBasell and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages to conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff, pollution, and bacteria entering Galveston Bay. This workshop will consist of a supply pickup, hands-on presentation, and Q&A session with Galveston Bay Foundation staff... Read More →
The 2023 Great Texas Birding Classic is near and we are ready for another wonderful "Big Sit" event at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP). Seabourne's Big Sit will take place from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM (park hours), on Sunday, 5/7/2023, at the viewing platform by the wetland. Park your car at the main car... Read More →
Virtual. Register in advance for this Zoom meeting Native Plant Society of Texas - Clear Lake Chapter Monthly Meeting/Program 6:35 Meeting open for socializing 6:45 Business Meeting 6:55 Plant of the Month 7:00 Guest Speaker (counts for AT) Mark de Kiewiet will talk from his practical research as to how we can address the diminishing... 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 →
Most interpretive opportunities are casual contacts with people on the trails or hot spots in the wild. We’ll talk about some tools, tips, and tricks to make help make those contacts meaningful. We’ll also talk briefly about how you can help Texas State Parks celebrate 100 years Log in VMS under AT: TMN Tuesday
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 →
Virtual. Webinar. Registration required. Topic: Wetland Types and Trends in Texas with Rachel R. Fern, TPWD Register With roughly 7.6 million acres of wetlands, 4.4% of its total land area, Texas has the fifth largest wetland acreage in the United States. Wetlands are critical ecosystems that provide services, including wildlife habitat, flood control, water quality, and... Read More →
Virtual. Registration in required. Spring migration is fully underway and billions of birds have made or are still making their way to breeding grounds all across the Western Hemisphere. Follow along using the new Bird Migration Explorer, a state-of-the-art digital platform that visualizes the heroic journeys for more than 450 species of birds found in... Read More →
Virtual. Register for Zoom link. Insect populations around the world are declining rapidly. But why? While habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change all have something to do with it, I show in this talk that light pollution is another important — but too often overlooked — bringer of the insect apocalypse. Light pollution interferes... Read More →
7-Part Online Series. Each program runs from 6-7:00 p.m. CDT. Cost is $10 per session. Virtual, 1-hour sessions that will focus on controlling weeds in forage production systems (pasture, hay, and range). Examples and recommendations used will be those for our growing region (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Join virtually from your own location using a compatible... 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 →
Male red-wing blackbirds raise red-shoulder patches to defend territory, especially during the spring. Photo by Paula Dittrick "Be a part of birding’s biggest team! Global Big Day is an annual celebration of the birds around you. No matter where you are, join us virtually on 13 May, help celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, and share the birds you... 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 →
Join us in reaching out to the community every 2nd and 4th Saturday at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. Share your knowledge and excitement of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. The topic for each session follows: May 13, 2023 - Lead Lynn Trenta/Katie Sallean Topic: Kids... Read More →
Plant Walk at Seabourne Creek Nature Park Come join Susie Doe for a short walk at Seabourne Creek Nature Park to learn about the plants that grow here. We will meet at the Prairie Demo Area this month. Please park in the parking lot and walk over to the Prairie area. 2 hours or more... Read More →
In Person. Space Limited to 20. We are once again offering our popular Boat Tour to North Deer Island Rookery on Saturday, May 13, from 9:30-11:30am. This is a private Birding for Fun charter aboard the SS Seagull II, a 45-passenger open air catamaran, departing from the Texas Seaport Museum in Galveston. The event is... Read More →
Registration There are over sixty species of trees in Houston. Which ones grow in your neighborhood? In this class we’ll learn the basics of tree ID – from tree anatomy to common tree groups and what to look for in the field. We’ll start in the classroom and, weather permitting, we’ll examine real trees 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 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 →
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 →
Sunday, June 11, 2023 4:00pm -5:00pm The public is invited to learn about Seabourne Creek Nature Park’s 7 habitats during a one hour walk led by Texas Master Naturalist Emily Essa. A lifelong Houston resident, Emily has always known she wanted to work with animals since she was young. After graduating from Texas A&M University... Read More →
An educational series ... Water Wednesdays' focus is to educate, inform, and increase awareness of #allthingswater May 17 - Water Wells An overview of critical considerations in maintaining a water well, including disinfection, well water testing, and water quality. REGISTER 2023 WATER WEDNESDAYS MARCH - CoCoRaHS APRIL -AQUAPONICS MAY - WATER WELLS JUNE - WEATHER... Read More →
Three unique workshops on 2/16, 4/20, & 5/18 All educators are welcome at our workshops: classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders, homeschool parents – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature. The Arboretum’s workshops include: Engaging outdoor activities Fun curriculum ideas Inter-disciplinary connections to the natural world... Read More →
In Person. Register for Free. May 18, 2023 5-6 PM: AviChat Lite 6-6:30 PM: Networking and Refreshments 6:30-7:30 PM: Featured Speaker Join Houston Audubon and some of our regional partners in a conversation about local conservation. Starting with AviChat "Lite," we'll hear from the International Crane Foundation, Galveston Bay Foundation, Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, and... Read More →
Hybrid - In Person (Austin) or Virtual. Registration is required. With birds in the air and fungi in the earth, you may think that the two don’t interact much. However, there are several documented ways that fungi and birds play roles in each other’s lives. In this talk, we will explore some of the known... Read More →
Hybrid. In Person OR via Zoom. Register for Zoom Link. Erica will share a visual presentation about the process of converting an abandoned, vacant lot and an overgrown utility easement into a community garden and pocket prairie. Erica Hubbard is the co-founder of the Fifth Ward Pocket Prairie and Hershe Community Garden, an Urban Harvest... 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 →
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 →
Virtual. Reserve a Spot. Join Steve Stelzer of Houston’s Green Building Resource Center to learn how to build your resilience and live a more sustainable lifestyle. Steve Stelzer, Program Director for Houston’s Green Building Resource Center, provides a tour through a wealth of resources available to aid you in building your resilience and living a... Read More →
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 →
The Texas Waters Specialist study group will be having a discussion session on Monday, May 22 covering Ch. 5 – “The Ecological Significance of Natural Flow Regimes”. Topics that we’ll be discussing include: What factors determine the structure of a stream corridor? How does a stream reach "equilibrium"? How does stream flow relate to groundwater?... Read More →
In Person. Registration required. Cost: $0 $15 optional lunch This workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Water Resources Institute. The training will focus on the nature and function of stream and riparian zones and the benefits and direct impacts from healthy riparian zones. The riparian education programs... 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 →
Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across a wide range of interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitat, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to... Read More →
Virtual. Registration required. Spring into migration with American Bird Conservancy (ABC) on Tuesday, May 23 at 3:00 PM central for a free webinar celebrating warblers — a group of birds that make this time of year truly magical! From their melodic songs to their dazzling colors, these birds are backyard favorites and as diverse as... Read More →
Virtual. Register in Advance. Please join us for the next presentation in the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) Galveston Bay Area Chapter’s (GBAC) series on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 6 pm CDT. Advance registration for this event is required. Please register at: https://tinyurl.com/tmngbac
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 →
Virtual - Two night training class (must attend both nights). Register HERE Log in VMS under AT: AgriLife Seminars and Lectures
Virtual. Zoom Link. The Fifth Ward is a diverse community, historically African American and Latino, located just northeast of downtown houston. The community came together under the leadership of Erica Hubbard and Morton Sager, who founded the Progressive Fifth Ward Community Association. With volunteers and grants, the community turned an eyesore into an amenity. On... Read More →
Photo by Paula Dittrick "Join us for a fun hike in Seabourne looking for insects and other arthropods and led by John Few, our AgriLife agent, who is an entomologist. We will be looking for insects that are out there now, as well as other arthropods, such as spiders and roly polys. We will have... Read More →
Virtual. Registration required. Space Limited Wild at Work a Stewardship Series - Outlining the Benefits of Habitat Restoration for Water Security Wild at Work is free to register and attend, but a small donation is encouraged to help us keep providing this great resource! This episode focuses on the impact of wildlife restoration practices on watershed... Read More →
Virtual - Two night training class (must attend both nights). Register HERE Log in VMS under AT: AgriLife Seminars and Lectures
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 →
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 →
Join us in reaching out to the community every 2nd and 4th Saturday at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. Share your knowledge and excitement of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. The topic for each session follows: May 27, 2023 Topic: General Garden Tours 10:30 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 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 →
Watersheds in Texas Coastal Prairie Chapter programs are free and open to the public. This program will be held in-person at the Rosenberg Civic Center. Please plan to arrive at 6:30 pm for refreshments and social time. June 2023 Program Description Watersheds impact everyone; every community, ranch, coast, prairie, and forest. They provide a vital... Read More →
Registration Closed Contact Organizer for openings Sketch your way through nature in this art-meets-nature program series. Each month will focus your artistic efforts on a different topic in nature including botany, entomology, ornithology, mammology, herpetology, ichthyology, and ecology. No need to be a gifted artist; this program series is designed to develop skills and lead... Read More →
In Person. Registration required. Fees apply depending on the attendance options you choose. Please see registration page for details. The Grassland Management Workshop & Prairie Tour will take place in New Boston, Texas on Thursday, June 1st and Friday, June 2nd. The workshop and prairie tour will assist landowners with understanding grassland ecology, best management... 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 Fenglin Du, Parks Development Manager, Parks and Recreation City of Sugar Land, "This summer 9-10am on every Friday starting from tomorrow, I invite the student volunteers to come to butterfly garden to help improve the habitat there. If any master naturalists have time and can join us, that will be greatly appreciated." Who: City... Read More →
In Person. Registration required. Fees apply depending on the attendance options you choose. Please see registration page for details. The Grassland Management Workshop & Prairie Tour will take place in New Boston, Texas on Thursday, June 1st and Friday, June 2nd. The workshop and prairie tour will assist landowners with understanding grassland ecology, best management... Read More →
"The Red-vented Bulbul surveys, started by Fred Collins at Kleb Woods, in conjunction with Houston Audubon's Citizen Science projects have been successful in helping to build a case to add the species to the official Texas bird list. It was added officially spring 2022 thanks to the efforts of Mike Austin, David Bradford, and Stephan... Read More →
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 way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies... 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 →
