Virtual. Registration Required - Webex Webinar October 2023 Topic - Chapter Project Fair - a competition that's held during the TMN Annual Meeting to share and acknowledge TMN projects from around the state. Project awards will be handed out at the Annual Meeting, but we can all hear about the competition and get a sneak... Read More →

In-Person. Registration Required. The Small Acreage - Big Opportunity (SABO) program is a joint effort of Texas Wildlife Association and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to address this need. Our intensive one-day workshops will teach landowners how to evaluate their property's habitat and what options are available for wildlife management, including cost-share programs and other forms... Read More →

In-Person. 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 main parking lot and walk over to the Prairie Area. 2 hours... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required. Space Limited. $50 - Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) members $65 - Non-members. Become a NPSOT member. Note: You must complete NLCP Level 1 before taking this class. Learn about how to install and maintain your native plant landscape! NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and... Read More →

Virtual. Register for Zoom Link. Join us for an informative evening as we delve into the world of Ophryocystis elektroscirrha (OE) and its profound impact on our beloved Monarch butterflies. This talk by Linda and Greg Pearson will provide insights into OE, from its transmission and effects on Monarchs to practical steps we can take... Read More →

Virtual. Register to Attend. Owls are fascinating and elusive birds — masterful hunters and age-old symbols of wisdom and knowledge. While their acute senses and physical adaptations help them survive and succeed in nature, owls have a curious charisma and surprising social skills when closely observed. Join owl expert Kevin J. McGowan from Cornell’s Lab... Read More →

In Person (San Marcos, TX). Reserve a Spot. Space is Limited. Prerequisites: The following prerequisites are required to participate in the Advanced training: Must at least 14 years of age (9th grade). Must have completed either the Standard Core Water Quality Citizen Scientist Training or the Probe Core Water Quality Citizen Scientist Training. Must have at... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required - Zoom Link. Outdoor education has a lot of benefits, but it can be hard to know where to start. Learn from a panel of experienced teachers who have embraced outdoor learning. You’ll have the chance to hear about their experiences and share your own. You’ll discover tips, tricks, and tools that... Read More →

In-Person. No Registration Necessary. Join Birding For Fun's Kristine Rivers as she provides a presentation about birding in our "backyard" ie: Missouri City. This is a FREE event and no need to register. Just show up and spend an hour learning from an accomplished author, birder and educator! Log in VMS under AT: Master Naturalist... Read More →

Virtual. Register for Webinar. Join us on October 18 at 12 pm CT to learn how arts and literature can inspire a lifelong appreciation for bats. You’ll hear Caldecott Honor-winning author and illustrator Brian Lies read one of his children’s books featuring bats, and then bat rescue and preservation expert Leslie Sturges will discuss how... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required for Zoom Link. When you think of bees, you probably imagine the things they do on sunny days, like flying around and pollinating flowers. But this is only half of the story, as most of the 20,000 species of bees found around the world nest belowground, and spend the majority of their... Read More →

In-Person. Come explore some custom tricks of the trade for prepping soils specifically for a variety of native plants. We will delve into approaches for improving and restoring existing soils as well as recipes and techniques for blending your own Native Plant Soil mixes from scratch. Please bring your questions and/or existing soil samples relating... Read More →

In-Person. Register to Attend. We see these magnificent creatures in our gardens, along the road, in the forests, and on the prairies.  Join this class to learn about butterfly biology and how to photograph them.  We’ll photograph butterflies along the Indiangrass Preserve’s trails and in the grasses. What to Bring: Camera with a telephoto lens... 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 - Register for Zoom Link American Flamingos in the Midwest. A Northern Gannet in California. A Roseate Spoonbill in Wisconsin. Unusual water bird observations have been in the news recently, generating a lot of excitement in the birding community, but also concerns about habitat loss and the effect of extreme weather events on wild... Read More →

Photo by Paula Dittrick Location - Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Join us for a fun hike looking for insects and other arthropods. We will be led by our AgriLife agent John Few, who will help us find and identify insects and other arthropods, such as spiders and roly polys. We will have some equipment to... Read More →

In-Person. Registration Required - Space Limited. Prairie Plant ID Workshop Prairie Plant ID Workshop with Urban Prairie Tours and Seed Collecting Demonstrations Join us for a hands-on workshop showcasing our Gulf Coast prairie plants! We will begin the day with expert speakers covering prairie plant identification, ecology, and taxonomy. We'll then venture out to explore... Read More →

Virtual - REGISTRATION is required. In this TCTWS webinar, Cole Fagen from American Bird Conservancy will speak with us about prescribed fire and the application of drones. Cole is an avid outdoorsman, with degrees in Natural Resource Management from Angelo State University and Oklahoma State University. He has worked with UAV technology to aid in... Read More →

In-Person - Register to Attend Join us for Native Milkweed 101 and Pop-up Plant Sale on Tuesday, October 31, at EIH! Location UHCL Environmental Institute of Houston North Office Annex 1 (NOA1) Native Milkweed 101 10–11am EIH Training Room, NOA1 This free in-person class by Greg Pearson includes an introduction to Houston native milkweeds followed by a... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required. Between September and November, ninety percent of all monarch butterflies migrate through Texas. Their journey is arduous—and only getting harder. Over the last 20 years, Monarch numbers have declined due to weather changes, pesticides, and loss of habitat. Surveys in Texas have found that 2-4% of the monarch population is lost along... Read More →

Virtual. Register for Zoom Link or watch on Facebook LIVE We’ll be finishing off BatWeek strong with a BatChat with Director of White-nose Syndrome Research Tina Cheng, Ph.D. Tina will guide us through the history of White-nose Syndrome in the U.S. and the impact it has had on our bat populations. She’ll also be covering... Read More →

In Person. Registration Required. Space Limited. Level 1: $45 for all 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 hosted... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required. The Basic Mycology 1A class will cover an intro to Kingdom Fungi for youth educators, that will include taxonomy, anatomy/life cycle, ecological roles, the importance of fungi, and will focus on Basidomycota and Ascomycota, spotlighting on a few of the most noticeable groups within the phyla. The attendees will learn about the... Read More →