Free, in person class at Tye Preston Memorial Library.  Hosted by the Central Texas Mycological Society.  Tye Preston Memorial Library located at 16311 South Access RoadCanyon Lake, TX, 78133 Join us in Canyon Lake for a free class where we will learn the basics of mycology and learn how the fungi is entangled in all... Read More →

Virtual. North Texas Chapter Texas Master Naturalists is hosting a presentation on Exploring Indigenous Understandings of our Ecological World.  To register visit webpage here. This presentation will help the audience understand worldviews common to Traditional Native spiritual and cultural relationships with the outdoor environment.  This workshop explores the differences between Western Science and Traditional Ecological... Read More →

Fee of $35 to attend.  Virtual. During this presentation, we will discuss the two vulture species found in Texas, their basic biology, the ecosystem services they provide, and the damage they can cause in both rural and urban environments. We will also cover the laws and regulations surrounding migratory birds so that attendees can ensure... Read More →

Virtual.  Advance registration required to receive zoom link here. NPSOT North Central chapter is hosting Speaker Andie Marsh on the subject of soil microbiome for the chapter meeting program.  Explore the hidden world beneath our feet and discover the microbiome’s role in native landscapes. In this session, you will learn practical takeaways that will help... Read More →

June 7th 6pm - 8pm at Kleb Woods Nature Center, 20303 Draper Rd, Tomball, TX, 77377 From giant fruit eaters to tiny mosquito hunters and even bloodsuckers, bats across the world have captured the curiosity of many nighttime observers. Find out how bats fly, how they catch their food, and what kinds of bats are... Read More →

In person.  Fee to attend. Photography in Flight: A How-To When It Comes To Bird Photography Get ready to capture the beauty of nature with our upcoming bird photography class in partnership with the Houston Audubon! Join us for an engaging presentation on the art of nature and bird photography, where you'll learn tips and... Read More →

Virtual.   Meeting invite and registration details will be posted on TWS Slack channel. 2024 Coastal Prairie Chapter (CPC) Texas Waters Specialist Study Group  - Session 1 This interactive session will discuss Chapter 1 of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Texas Waters Curriculum. Session 1 Chapter 1: Texas Aquatic Habitats and the Species They Support pg 1-25... Read More →

Virtual curriculum.  Birding enthusiast Kristine Rivers with Birding For Fun has opened seats in the Beginning Birding virtual class summer series.  Classes are Monday nights at 7pm for 1 hour, and may be booked individually or as a series.  Fees apply, $15 per class or $100 for series. To register for classes visit webpage here.... Read More →

Hybrid.  To register for a training see website here. Teacher Workshops are six repeat session trainings that introduce attendees to the Texas Wildlife Association, in-class and outdoor lessons and activities, and how to incorporate natural resources into classrooms or programming.  Lessons focus on teaching land stewardship, native wildlife, and water conservation and are Science TEKS-aligned... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required - Zoom Link Get kids outside and ready for summer exploration! We’ll share simple resources that can connect kids to nature through birds, including activities and apps that make outdoor exploration easy and exciting. We’ll also explore the ways that spending time outdoors can benefit both learners and leaders. In this webinar,... Read More →

Hybrid.  To register for a training see website here. Teacher Workshops are six repeat session trainings that introduce attendees to the Texas Wildlife Association, in-class and outdoor lessons and activities, and how to incorporate natural resources into classrooms or programming.  Lessons focus on teaching land stewardship, native wildlife, and water conservation and are Science TEKS-aligned... Read More →

Aquatic and Riparian Restoration in the Chihuahuan Desert Virtual. Free.  June 12th @ 6:30-7:30 PM CT Jeff Bennett, Habitat Restoration Hydrologist, & Price Rumbelow, Conservation Delivery Specialist with American Bird Conservancy - Rio Grande Joint Venture Part of the Texas Waters Specialist Program Webinar Series 2024 This program is intended to develop a corps of... Read More →

June 13th 8:30a-3:30pm.  In person.  Note: Registration Fee waived courtesy of grant donor to Long Acres Ranch.  Location is Long Acres Ranch, 2335 Richmond Pkway, Richmond TX 77469 Professional development for adults who work with middle and high school students. Aquatic WILD invites you to explore and share the fascinating world of aquatic wildlife and... Read More →

Hybrid.  To register for a training see website here. Teacher Workshops are six repeat session trainings that introduce attendees to the Texas Wildlife Association, in-class and outdoor lessons and activities, and how to incorporate natural resources into classrooms or programming.  Lessons focus on teaching land stewardship, native wildlife, and water conservation and are Science TEKS-aligned... Read More →

Free.  No registration required.  This event will be held in Round Rock from 7pm-8pm. Join NPSOT-Williamson County in person on Thursday, June 13, 2024, when our featured topic will be “All About Seeds” with Beth Erwin.  Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.  Our guest speaker’s presentation begins after a short business... Read More →

Hybrid.  To register for a training see website here. Teacher Workshops are six repeat session trainings that introduce attendees to the Texas Wildlife Association, in-class and outdoor lessons and activities, and how to incorporate natural resources into classrooms or programming.  Lessons focus on teaching land stewardship, native wildlife, and water conservation and are Science TEKS-aligned... Read More →

Virtual curriculum.  Beginning Birding virtual class summer series with instructor Kristine Rivers.  Classes are Monday nights at 7pm for 1 hour, and may be booked individually or as a series.  Fees apply, $15 per class or $100 for series. To register for classes visit webpage here. Monday, June 17, 2024: Understanding Your Birding Field Guide - Crest,... Read More →

In person only.  This in-person session with Greg Pearson 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. Approximately 1 hour. Attendees must commit to growing a few milkweeds for the chapter’s spring plant sale. Location Environmental Institute of Houston University... Read More →

Free.  Virtual.  June 18th 7pm - 8pm Given the wonders of rain gardens and the ongoing interest in everything about them, the program portion of NPSOT, Austin’s June 18, Chapter meeting is Rain Gardens. Our presenter is Shannon Brown of Ecosystem Regeneration Artisans. Shannon founded ERA Landscapes to unite talented land stewards on projects that realize... Read More →

Free. Virtual.  Webex sessions monthly from 12pm - 1pm CST. Texas is home to tens of thousands of native animal and plant species that form the fabric of over 800 habitat types, from bottomland hardwood forests, big tooth maple canyons, to black grama grasslands. Hundreds occur only in Texas and nowhere else in the world.... Read More →

Hybrid.  To register for a training see website here. Teacher Workshops are six repeat session trainings that introduce attendees to the Texas Wildlife Association, in-class and outdoor lessons and activities, and how to incorporate natural resources into classrooms or programming.  Lessons focus on teaching land stewardship, native wildlife, and water conservation and are Science TEKS-aligned... Read More →

Webinar via webex.  Thursday June 20th 12pm CST It's Pollinator Week!   Join speakers Dr Aaron Anderson of the Xerces Society, Dr. Lora Morandin and Dr. Kristen Lear of Bat Conservation International as they discuss various myths about bats and pollinators.  The public can  email their toughest myths to [email protected] and the panel will bust those... Read More →

In person.  Free at Missouri City Branch Library at 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City.  "Butterflies and Hummingbirds" at 2 p.m. Monday, June 24. This program is presented by Fort Bend County Master Gardener Nancy Shafer, a Missouri City resident and Master Gardener since 2004. "Watching beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds in our gardens can be a... Read More →

Virtual curriculum.  Beginning Birding virtual class summer series with instructor Kristine Rivers.  Classes are Monday nights at 7pm for 1 hour, and may be booked individually or as a series.  Fees apply, $15 per class or $100 for series. To register for classes visit webpage here. Monday, June 24, 2024: Using Your Birding Field Guide - When... Read More →

Hybrid, in person at Zilker Botanic Garden Center and zoom.  To participate in zoom meeting click link here: Austin Butterfly Forum Zoom Meeting Link Tom Murray is one of  the most prolific contributors of high quality arthropod photos to both BugGuide and iNaturalist. In this session Tom will focus on how to set up a... Read More →

Free.  In person, June 25th 9a-3:30pm at Long Acres Ranch, 2335 Richmond Pkwy, Richmond, Tx 77469.  Seating is limited to 30 registrants. Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor This free workshop is open to anyone 18 or older interested in learning and teaching fishing skills in their communities. All equipment and materials are provided... Read More →

June 25th 12pm - 1pm Virtual. Join our Lunch & Learn program introducing our new Monarch Butterfly Habitat Enhancement project!  Discussion of habitat requirements and strategy for growing native milkweed in the Katy Prairie. Through a generous grant, we are 1) collecting native milkweed seed, 2) growing out 20,000 milkweed plants, 3) planting those milkweeds... Read More →

Free. In person June 26th, 8:30a-3:30p at Long Acres Ranch, 2335 Richmond Pkwy, Richmond, Tx 77469 Professional development for those who work with middle and high school students exploring nature. Project WILD invites you to explore and share the fascinating world of wildlife and ecosystems using fun, hands-on educational activities. You will experience engaging TEKS-aligned activities... Read More →

Virtual.  Free.  June 26th 10am-11:30am CST Join us on June 26th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM (Central) for "Monitoring Native Vegetation". We'll have 5 short presentations from experts in the field and will be giving away lots of DOOR PRIZES! You must register to receive the Zoom link the day before. It's FREE! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPMonitoring Plant Party... Read More →

June 26th, hybrid, 7pm.  In person at the American Red Cross Building, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston 77098. Join us for a presentation by Amber Arseneaux, Executive Director of the Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) as she delves into the crucial mission of  safeguarding land for future generations.   With over 95% of Texas land privately... Read More →