Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low Members: 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... Read More →
“Building Bird-Friendly Communities with Houston Audubon: How to Attract and Support Native Birds Wherever You Live, Work, and Play", by Amber Leung September 2024 Program Description Birds are not only beautiful and fascinating creatures but they are also essential components of our healthy ecosystem. Despite their importance, bird populations across the United States have faced... Read More →
Virtual, 12pm - 1pm CST Even amongst other bugs, spiders are often overlooked and misunderstood. But these ancient, diverse, and wonderfully weird creatures have a lot to teach us. And the best group of spiders to start with might be jumping spiders: they are colorful, clever, and even cute! Join spider scientist Dr. Sebastian Alejandro... Read More →
Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute is hosting a webinar with speakers Kevin Skow and Addie Smith Thursday September 5th at noon. Registration for the webinar closes on Tuesday September 3rd. We have all heard the saying; a pictures is worth 1,000 words. In this webinar, we will present geospatial tools and digital resources to help... Read More →
Hybrid, in person and zoom. Native Plant Society of Texas is presenting a webinar with George Cates of Native American Seed. Looking to diversify your landscape with beautiful and resilient native plants? Learn useful information on establishing native plants, like when to direct seed and when to start in pots. Design your planting for success... Read More →
Everyone can participate. The goal is to try to record as many species from as many places in the Western Hemisphere (for TMNs - TEXAS) as possible in the two census periods to generate a snapshot of odonate distribution. You must join a project either via Odonata Central or iNaturalist and enter your observations to... Read More →
Level 1 NPSOT Native Landscape Certification course series. Registration for the Fall Classes for the Native Landscape Certification Program series opens August 1st at 8am. Levels 1 through 4 classes are hosted by various NPSOT chapters throughout the state. Some are by zoom, some are in person. To view all course dates and locations visit... Read More →
Members: 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... Read More →
September 7 in person at the Dowell Ranch in Manchaca, Texas Travis County (just south of Austin) from 10am - 12pm. Preregistration required with limited seating availability. To register and for location details please visit webpage here. Matthew Gaston is an expert instructor from the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy. This workshop is perfect for plant... Read More →
Sept 7th in person from 10am - 12pm, fees apply. Experienced gardeners and landscape designers know: grasses are an essential part of a native garden! In this class you’ll learn how to use native grasses to benefit wildlife and add beauty and dimension to any space – even containers. Weather permitting we’ll also go on... Read More →
Virtual. Zoom meeting invite and registration details will be posted on TWS Slack channel. The study group series for 2024 is hosted by members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter (CPC) Texas Waters Specialist Study Group. September's session will cover: Session 4: Chapter 4: Ecosystem Services pg 51-65 discussion leaders Susan Walther and James Yi... Read More →
Sept 12th, virtual. 7pm CDT Aldo Leopold is known best as a forester, wildlife ecologist, and author of A Sand County Almanac who thought deeply about a land ethic. But have you ever considered of him as one who cared about citizenship? Susan Flader, who wrote the first biography of Aldo Leopold, will explore what... Read More →
VSP Bioswale Planting Willow Waterhole Bayou Planting event sponsored by Houston Wilderness. The first of the six lots purchased by the City of Houston for flood control along the Willow Waterhole Bayou will be planted with over 800 plants. Be part of this special event. When: Friday, 9.13.24 Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm Where: 5659 Cartagena,... Read More →
Level 1 NPSOT Native Landscape Certification course series. Registration for the Fall Classes for the Native Landscape Certification Program series opens August 1st at 8am. Levels 1 through 4 classes are hosted by various NPSOT chapters throughout the state. Some are by zoom, some are in person. To view all course dates and locations visit... Read More →
Level 3 NPSOT Native Landscape Certification course series. Registration for the Fall Classes for the Native Landscape Certification Program series opens August 1st at 8am. Levels 1 through 4 classes are hosted by various NPSOT chapters throughout the state. Some are by zoom, some are in person. To view all course dates and locations visit webpage... Read More →
It’s time to start organizing volunteers for our annual Hummingbird Festival! This year the event will be on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include hummingbird banding, raptor shows, nature walks, kids activities, presentations in the auditorium, and farm house tours. There will be two 4-hour volunteer shifts: morning (8 a.m. – noon, including... Read More →
Popular prairie conservationist Jaime González is giving a lecture at the main campus of the Houston Museum of Natural Science Saturday morning, September 14th starting at 9:30am. Ticket pricing for the lecture ranges $12-18, additional fees apply for museum access. Texas wildflowers are often appreciated for their beauty but that’s just the start of their... Read More →
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor 10:00a to 2:30p Sat, September 14, 2024 Location: Bass Pro Shops 1000 Bass Pro Drive Pearland, Tx 77047 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 for the workshop. After... Read More →
September 14th 10am. Virtual. Program information found here. Registration link for zoom information here. Texas Children in Nature is hosting a Teacher Workshop with Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, The Witte Museum. Few animals inspire minds the way that Cretaceous-era creatures do! By learning about the land through the lens of dinosaurs, educators can... 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 of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. September - Fantastic Fungi 9/14/24 and 9/28/24 Lead -Shari Lewis (co lead- Lisa Sanders) Learn some fun facts... Read More →
Sundays in August & September on Galveston Bay with a TPWD angler guide. Pre-registration required, limited slots available. Galveston Island State Park is hosting in-the-field guided angler education "Basic Angler Education for Galveston Bay" on Sunday mornings in August and September from 9am - 12pm. This is a hands-on experience with gear and guide for... Read More →
This is a Virtual Birding curriculum. Beginning Birding is a virtual series covering birding basics and birding skills with instructor Kristine Rivers. Classes are Monday nights at 7pm for 1 hour, and may be booked individually or as an entire series. Fees apply, starting at $15 per class and discounts for series. Important note: Topic... Read More →
VSP: Pollinator Ramble: Ecological Surveys at Kleb Woods, Tuesday, September 17th 9:00AM- Noon Join seasoned Precinct 4 naturalists and entomologist Anita Schiller PHE in the field to discover and document insect pollinators at Kleb Woods. Designed for nature enthusiasts aged 14+, participants will get hands-on experience with survey techniques, species identification, and ecological data collection.... Read More →
Presented by Brittany Chesser, Aquatic Vegetation Management Program Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service This 1-hour how-to educational program will focus on emergent aquatic vegetation, which are rooted plants often along the shoreline that stand above the surface of the water. We will cover how to identify common native and non-native species that can quickly... Read More →
Learn how to upcycle mushroom blocks to grow more mushrooms, build soil, clean up contamination and more. Join Angel Schatz for a myceliating talk on the Mushroom Block Giveaway program that has grown the Central Texas Mycology into one of the most active myco clubs in North America. This talk will explore the profound impact... Read More →
In person. Meet at the Jim & JoAnn Fonteno Senior Education Center, 6600 Bissonnet Street, Houston 77074. The education center is across the street from Harris County Precinct 4 Park - Bayland Park. Dress for outdoors. Join Master Naturalist Chevvy Tang for a mindful Nature Walk exploring the biodiversity of plants, insects, birds and animals... Read More →
Dark Sky International is hosting a webinar on Night Matters - Impacts of Artificial Light Pollution on Marine Biodiversity at 1pm CST September 18th. Speaker Tim Smyth is a professor at Plymouth Marine Laboratory and primary author of A Global Atlas of Artificial Light at Night Under the Seas. He will discuss the hidden consequences... Read More →
Join American Bird Conservancy as we celebrate the 5 year anniversary of the delisting of the Kirtland's Warbler from the Endangered Species Act. For many, the Kirtland's Warbler is a rare sight, as it has specific habitat requirements and one of the smallest breeding ranges of any North American bird. It was one of the... Read More →
Become a TPWD Certified Volunteer Angler Education Instructor Date: Sept 19,2024 Time: 5:00pm - 9:30pm Location: Kenneth D Welch Outdoor Learning Center To register for this event please contact: Michael Scherer, TPWD Certified Volunteer Instructor Trainer Email: michael@fishingsfuture.org Primary Phone: (832) 202-5221 For more information on Angler Education visit page here. For New TPWD volunteers:... Read More →
Registration fee $20 before September 13th, $30 after. The Coastal Prairie Conservancy is pleased to present Acres in Action, a hands on workshop on land management with an emphasis on waterfowl and quail. Workshop will be held at Coastal Prairie Conservancy Visitor Center, 31975 Hebert Road in Waller, TX, 77484 from 9am - 3pm in... Read More →
In person at Nellie Gail Ranch, 10305 Highway 159 W, Belleville TX 77418 In this workshop you will learn how to identify KR and have an opportunity to practice individual plant treatment (IPT) with Tim Siegmund, TPWD Private Lands Program Leader. Hosted by Marvelyn and Trey Granger. This workshop includes handling of herbicides. Tickets sell... Read More →
Level 2 NPSOT Native Landscape Certification course series. Registration for the Fall Classes for the Native Landscape Certification Program series opens August 1st at 8am. Levels 1 through 4 classes are hosted by various NPSOT chapters throughout the state. Some are by zoom, some are in person. To view all course dates and locations visit webpage... Read More →
VSP: Bird Survey at JB Harrison Long point September 21st 7:30am - space is limited Hello birders! From Hannah Muegge: September is just around the corner. Let’s kick off Fall, with a Bird Survey out at Harrison-Long Point on Saturday, September 21st @ 7:30am. For more information and to register, please visit our sign-up genius:... Read More →
GCBO Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza. Saturday, September 21st 7:30am - 12:30pm Our friends at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory need some help with kids activities, parking, selling snacks, and a few others. Please email Celeste Silling csilling@gcbo.org The address is 299 Hwy 332 W, Lake Jackson
VSP: Kickerillo- Mischer Preserve Park Clean Up Saturday (KMP Volunteer Day - Park Clean Up), September 21, 2023 8:00AM - 12:00PM Registration Required Contact: Park Programs - 713-274-4201 Email: parkprograms@pct3.hctx.netHelp us beautify the Preserve! Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve and the adjacent “Harris County Park” (sometimes referred to as KMP south) for a volunteer cleanup day. School groups, scouts,... Read More →
VSP: Buffalo Bayou Cleanup - 9/21/2024 9:00am - 12:00pm This qualifies for Waters Specialist VSP but anyone can participate. Please register below for yourself and anyone from your family or group who may be attending with you. The exact meeting location can be found here: Terry Hershey Park 1001 S Dairy Ashford Rd Houston TX... Read More →
September 21 9am - 11 am in person. To register go to www.MissouriCityGreen.org. Worm Composting Workshop Saturday September 21, 2024 9:00 - 11:00am Missouri City Recreation and Tennis Center 2701 Cypress Point Drive Missouri City, TX 77459 Missouri City Green, in partnership with Fort Bend Master Gardeners, will present a family-friendly worm composting workshop where participants will learn how to... Read More →
Moth night at Deer Park Prairie this Saturday, September 21 from 7:30p to 10:30p to survey nocturnal insects. Volunteers are asked to bring their camera/phone to document insects and log their observations into iNaturalist. The observations will automatically be added to the prairie's project. Light stations will be set up on the side of the... Read More →
VSP: Woodland Park, Park Clean Up Sunday , September 22, 2023 8:00AM - 11:00AM Registration Required Please register below for yourself and anyone from your family or group who may be attending with you. The exact meeting location can be found here: 212 Parkview St, Houston, TX 77009 All volunteers are required to sign waivers.... Read More →
Skins and Skulls WOW Who: Adopt-a-WOW Committee What: The BAT and BUTTERFLY WOW's will be showcased at this meeting. When: Tuesday, 9/24/2024 Where: 1402 Band Road in the Annex Meeting Room Why: To ensure TMNCPC members feel confident in sharing an WOW during outreach events. We will be meeting in the Annex Meeting room... Read More →
Virtual. To register visit webpage here. Grab your lunch and tune into a virtual bird-themed lunch & learn hour hosted by Houston Audubon's Education Program Manager, Amber Leung. Come spend some time learning about bird-friendly communities! Virtual Event, free to attend. Birds are an essential part of our global ecology and economy. For many people,... Read More →
Virtual. Free. This offering is part of the 2024 Monarch Joint Venture Monarch Conservation Webinar series. Webinars occur on the 3rd or 4th Tuesday each month and are free. Registration required, complete registration here. Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to... Read More →
The Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) program is a statewide one-day educational program designed to improve the quality of Texas’ water resources by educating and informing local stakeholders about their watershed, potential impairments, and steps that can be taken to help improve and protect water quality in their watershed. To register for this workshop visit webpage... Read More →
Virtual, webinar series. 3:30pm - 4:30pm Free The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA) offers a monthly webinar series called 'Water Wonks Lecture Series' on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Water Wonks will feature a host of experts sharing innovative ideas and details about their work in the world of water. The series is a... Read More →
Virtual only. This highly educational and fun talk will discuss the types of fireflies (Lampyridae) found in Texas and across the US. Researcher Ben Pfeiffer, a recognized firefly researcher and Texas Certified Master Naturalist, will take you on an illuminating virtual journey through the wilds of Texas and into the mountainous regions of the east.... Read More →
Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education... Read More →
In person at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Free, open to public. Each month the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists will lead a guided Insect Hike. Participation is open to the public and all ages are welcome. Wear appropriate clothing for outdoors. Closed toe shoes recommended. Hike may be canceled during inclement weather. Join... Read More →
Virtual. Join CoCoRaHS WxTalk Webinar speaker Peter Bennett Goble from the Colorado Climate Center as he addresses drought conditions and forest response. In this webinar Peter talks about what we have learned from Condition Monitoring Reports in forested areas and plans to fill the drought impact data gap in forested areas. The US Drought Monitor... Read More →
Level 4 NPSOT Native Landscape Certification course series. Registration for the Fall Classes for the Native Landscape Certification Program series opens August 1st at 8am. Levels 1 through 4 classes are hosted by various NPSOT chapters throughout the state. Some are by zoom, some are in person. To view all course dates and locations visit webpage... Read More →
Join the CAI Greater Houston Chapter on Saturday, September 28th at 8:30 am to help reduce litter, protect our ocean, and raise awareness about litter and plastic pollution. Meeting Location: Menard Park (27th and Seawall) Register HERE. IMPORTANT: When registering, please be sure to list your company as "CAI Houston" TIME: Check-in opens at 8:30... Read More →
Join splasH Texas for a wetlands cleanup at Crab St Surfside on Saturday September 28th from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM! They will be picking up trash and debris to make this habitat safer for birds and wildlife! Map Link Register here
Bird survey co-sponsored by Houston Audubon. Bring camera, binoculars, water, insect repellant and walking shoes. Squawk Walk is back at Exploration Green! Squawk Walk is an event held at Exploration Green in Houston, Texas to celebrate the role the city plays in the lives of birds. This event is co-sponsored by Houston Audubon and will be held... 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 of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. September - Fantastic Fungi 9/14/24 and 9/28/24 Lead -Shari Lewis (co lead- Lisa Sanders) Learn some... Read More →
Nature Day is a little over a month away. Let's check in and make sure we have all of our bases covered. Check the VSP Channel for the Zoom Link
This In person workshop is being held at Long Acres Ranch, 2335 Richmond Parkway, Richmond Tx 77469 Seating is limited, to reserve a seat register here. Join staff from Wildlife Habitat Federation, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, and Long Acres Ranch for a hands-on grassland and wildlife habitat restoration workshop. This free workshop will include... Read More →
This webinar will be presented on two dates, once in September and again in October with Speaker Jessica Karlsruher of the Texas Real Estate Advocacy and Defense Coalition. Jessica will discuss sustainable land use practices for preserving our Texas Natural Heritage. Topics include impact of renewable energy projects on land and wildlife, lease agreement concerns... Read More →
“Exploring the Essential Link Between Hunting and Conservation", by Erik Wolf October 2024 Program Description Imagine if hunting were banned tomorrow—what would it mean for wildlife, wetlands, and public wildlife areas? You might be surprised by the profound impact this could have. Consider this: the federal duck stamp, required for waterfowl hunters, has raised over... Read More →
The Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management (RWFM) Stewardship Series is a monthly webinar series held on the first Thursday of every month at noon CST. Experts within the field are asked to present on relevant topics surrounding rangeland, wildlife, and fisheries management to deliver the most up to date information directly to our viewers. Our end... Read More →
Houston chapter NPSOT is hosting a local educational workshop and plant sale on October 5th from 8a - 3pm at the Northside Columbus Club Hall in the Independence Heights area at 607 E. Whitney, Houston, Texas, 77022. Some fees may apply. The workshop portion may qualify for AT credit as program details are published. The... Read More →
This introductory Angler Ed Camp will cover basic information all fisherman should know before hitting the water. This class can serve as a review for previous anglers or first time entry-level challenges for first-timers. Topics covered include fishing safety, tacklebox basics, casting practice, and techniques for fishing. Learn about the variety of fish in nearby... Read More →
