The George Ranch Historical Park has asked our chapter to staff a booth at their 200th year Anniversary celebration on Saturday, 5/04/2024. Volunteers will need to arrive to set up at 3:30pm and staff the booth in their rodeo Midway from 4:30pm until 7:30pm. We will present one of our WOWs (to be determined). The Midway... Read More →
In person at Russ Pitman Park, located at 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX, just inside West 610 Loop between Bellaire Blvd and Evergreen. Any season is a great season to learn about trees! Jim McKee, a Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher leads outdoor monthly walks on tree identification. You’ll learn how to use leaf,... Read More →
In person classes, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Attendance to all 4 Saturdays February-May to qualify for certification. Register online here. Cost: $130 member / $190 nonmembers First Saturday of the month February – May 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12+ If you want to get serious about building a backyard... Read More →
In person. Location St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 5373 Franz Road, Katy, TX, 77493 To register complete forms at link here. Join us for a hands-on pocket prairie and native plant grow-out workshop in partnership with Communities of Faith. Staff from the Coastal Prairie Conservancy and the Native Prairies Association of Texas will lead participants in... Read More →
In person at Babe's Beach, 6477 Seawall Blvd in Galveston, TX. 2024 Turtle Trails patrol training series. During this program you'll have the opportunity to embark on a 1-mile patrol walk, learn about our local sea turtle species, their nesting habits, how to identify tracks, the process of excavating eggs from a nest, why it's... 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 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 →
May 8th & 9th - 8th grader groups will come out in the morning and afternoon for both days. There will be two shifts each day. You need only sign up for one shift but you can work multiple days/shifts. The first shift will be from 8:30am to 12:30pm and the second shift from 12:00pm... Read More →
In-Person. Open to public. Event is outdoors, dress for current weather conditions. Bring water bottle, closed toe shoes recommended. 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... Read More →
May 8th & 9th - 8th grader groups will come out in the morning and afternoon for both days. There will be two shifts each day. You need only sign up for one shift but you can work multiple days/shifts. The first shift will be from 8:30am to 12:30pm and the second shift from 12:00pm... Read More →
May 9th In Person from 9:30a-3:30pm $20 per person Meeting details provided after registration. Workshop hosted by the Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena 77507. This collaborative workshop begins with speakers followed by field demonstration in three different urban prairies in the Clear Lake area. Workshop is jointly sponsored by Armand Bayou... Read More →
Virtual. Free. Program is 4th in series by the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission Team. Webinar topic: Weather and Climate Speakers and registration details will be updated as the GPM website updates. The GPM webinar series schedule may be found here. The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission is an international network of satellites that provide next-generation... Read More →
Free. May 9th 7pm - 8:30pm Hybrid meeting, physical address shown below. To receive zoom link register for meeting in advance. To register and receive zoom link information visit webpage here. Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, May 9, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Archeology in Texas Botanical Gardens / Ethnobotany in Texas Botanical Gardens” with... Read More →
“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 Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... Read More →
Free. Webinar, May 10th 9a-12pm, pre-registration required to receive link to webinar via email. Join TPWD biologists as they present the basics of the Managed Lands Deer Program. Learn the purpose of the program, guidelines, how to enroll, habitat management, deer survey methods and more. This workshop is intended for landowners interested in learning about the Managed... 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 11 May, help celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, and share the birds you... Read More →
Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:30am -12:00pm (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell 281-797-1527.
"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 of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. May- Creating a Wildflower Habitat in your Backyard 5/11/24 and 5/25/24 NATIVE PLANT WOW- Lead Katie... Read More →
Come get your hands dirty identifying, digging up and potting of the baby Bald Cypress trees that are located up front in one of the incubator ponds on the property. There are at least 150 of these small (between 3-6 inches tall) trees. Bring a hand spade, if you have one, gloves, a hat, water... Read More →
Survey Leader: Bayard Nicklow, Precinct 4 Parks Naturalist We will start at 7:30 AM in the main parking lot off Eldridge and split the group if we need to. ABOUT THE SURVEY Do you live on the west side of Houston and are you looking for a fantastic place to see an amazing array of... Read More →
Date: May 14, 2024 at 12pm Speaker: Rachel Richter, Urban Wildlife Biologist, TPWD Description: Mowing is time consuming. Mowing is expensive. Mowing, in most cases, doesn’t provide any benefit to wildlife. So why are so many of our community greenspaces dominated by mowed fields? This presentation will cover the benefits of reduced mowing programs, best management practices for... 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 →
May 14th 9a-5pm Free Registration required by May 7th. In Person, Azle Memorial Library, 333 W. Main St., Azle, Texas 76020 To register visit event webpage here. This workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & Research and the Texas Water Resources Institute. The training will focus on the nature and function... Read More →
Free. In person Tuesday May 14th 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Missouri City Recreation & Tennis Center, 2701 Cypres Point Drive, Missouri City, Texas 77459 To register for event visit Missouri City Green or use the SignUp Genius form to commit. Pre-registration is preferred if possible. Shannon Westveer is a certified Texas Master Naturalist™ and member of... Read More →
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 →
Texas Parks & Wildlife - Wildlife Diversity Webinars are usually held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12 noon to 1PM. Free. To register for the webinar series visit webpage here. For questions or more information about the Wildlife Diversity Webinar Series, please contact Jonah Evans at Jonah.Evans@tpwd.texas.gov Upcoming Webinars May 15, 2024 - Assessing... Read More →
The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) monthly chapter meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at 7:00pm and will be immediately followed by the monthly board meeting on the same zoom call. All TMNCPC chapter members are welcome to both meetings. Advance registration will be required via a... Read More →
Garden Workdays at HMNS @Sugar Land on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 9 AM - 11 AM. Contact Jamie Fairchild if you have questions. See the Sign Up Genius on Slack.
In person event. Space is limited, please only register if you plan to attend. If your plans change and you are no longer able to attend, email cspade@houstonarboretum.or Register for event here. Ready to Bug Out? We’ll sweep-net the savanna to collect specimens for up-close observation and mount paper models to become amateur entomologists. All... Read More →
Brazos River Clean Up sponsored by the Rio Brazos Chapter Registration is OPEN. May 17 - 20, 2024 The Seventh Annual Brazos River Cleanup and Campout rendezvous at Little L Ranch is ready for registration! There will be four days of opportunities for advanced training and volunteer time while cleansing our chapter’s namesake (Rio Brazos)... Read More →
“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 Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... Read More →
Zoom live webinar series. Do you love to learn about insects? Then join Entomologist Wizzie Brown each month on the third Friday at 10am CST for an exciting discussion about creeping things in the backyard. Entomologist Wizzie Brown is a Senior Extension Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Brown received a BS in... Read More →
Sun in Fog - photo by Noel Zinn 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... Read More →
Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:30am -12:00pm (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell 281-797-1527.
May 18th 8am - 10am Join the Native Plant Society of Texas Pines & Prairies Chapter for a guided mushroom walk at Bear Branch Park, 5200 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381, with hike leader Teri MacArthur. Registration is not required for the event, but interested parties should stay weather aware. To inquire for... Read More →
In person. Free. May 18th 9:00am - 11:30am - Guided Hike at the Almeda Road Nature Reserve. Registration not required. Bring camera or smartphone for an interactive hike with conservationist and storyteller Jaime Gonzalez and members of the Houston Audubon. Jaime will discuss the history of ethnobotany of prairie plants, the plants of the Almeda... Read More →
The public is invited to learn about Seabourne Creek Nature Park on a one hour Naturalist led walk. We are thrilled to showcase the rich biodiversity of Seabourne Creek Nature Park through our 7 habitats. This park is a treasure trove of natural wonders, and we invite visitors to connect with nature, explore its diverse... Read More →
Keep Weston Lakes Beautiful is organizing a work day at the Weston Lakes Bird Sanctuary. A generous donor has added a cement path by the water feature, but there is still construction cleanup to be completed and general maintenance of the area.The Tasks include: Covering exposed pond lining with small rocks Replacing the flagstone base... Read More →
In person at Babe's Beach, 6477 Seawall Blvd in Galveston, TX. 2024 Turtle Trails patrol training series. During this program you'll have the opportunity to embark on a 1-mile patrol walk, learn about our local sea turtle species, their nesting habits, how to identify tracks, the process of excavating eggs from a nest, why it's... 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 →
In person 4-part series NASA GLOBE Observer Mission: Mosquitoes in Science presented at Harris County Precinct 4 parks Klebs Wood Nature Center & at John Paul Landing Park. Park locations: John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center, 9950 Katy Hockley Rd, Cypress, TX 77433. Klebs Woods Nature Center located at 20303 Draper Rd, Tomball, TX, 77377... Read More →
Virtual. May 21st 12pm-1pm To register for program visit page here. Speaker: Lee Smith, Wildlife Diversity Information Specialist, TPWD Description: Lee Smith is soliciting TMN Chapters around the state to shoot video of their members in action, in the field, volunteering their time and knowledge. Lee will provide a training session with guidelines on how to use... 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 →
Virtual. Registration Required - Zoom Link Presented by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology - K-12 Education Who’s that bird I hear? What’s that bird I see? Empower yourself and your students to identify birds with free apps and online resources. Birds provide a great way to connect kids to nature and encourage them to tune... Read More →
Webinar. May 21st 7pm-8pm via zoom or youtube live link. Registration required to receive links. To register visit webpage here. Speaker: Dr. Danielle Stevenson This talk will introduce Mycoremediation and go through basic principles, case studies from Danielle's own research within community science, academic as well as commercial contexts, and discuss potentials and limitations as... Read More →
Virtual, May 21st 7pm - 8pm. Pre-register to receive zoom invite. Our guest speaker this month is Ricky Linex. His presentation is a virtual creek walk across Texas identifying riparian plants found in different regions of the state. Native plants in riparian areas across the state of Texas will be shown and discussed. Plants are... Read More →
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 →
In person 4-part series NASA GLOBE Observer Mission: Mosquitoes in Science presented at Harris County Precinct 4 parks Klebs Wood Nature Center & at John Paul Landing Park. Park locations: John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center, 9950 Katy Hockley Rd, Cypress, TX 77433. Klebs Woods Nature Center located at 20303 Draper Rd, Tomball, TX, 77377... Read More →
May 22nd 6pm-7pm CST Webinar. Free. Hosted by Xerces Society/Bee City and Bee Campus Regional Affiliates in South Central USA League City Texas is a recognized Bee City affiliate of the Bee City USA regional campus. To register complete the zoom registration link. Join Ray Moranz, Xerces Society’s Pollinator Conservation Specialist, for a short presentation... Read More →
Hybrid. In person at American Red Cross Bldg 2700 SW Freeway and streamed online. Meeting and presentation "Between Bay & Bayou" with speaker Lyndsey Anne Ware, currently restoring prairie at Houston Botanic Gardens. As an eighth generation Texan whose first coast was the Third Coast, Lyndsey Anne Ware has a deep rooted passion to help... 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. This... Read More →
Virtual. To register for event visit website here. Join Xerces pollinator conservation biologist Emily May to learn more about the pollinators that come out to work as others turn in for the evening. Moths, flies, beetles, and other dusk and night-time pollinators can play important roles in pollinating wild and managed plants. Emily will talk... Read More →
Hybrid. Zoom session begins at 7pm. To register visit webpage here. Trinity Forks Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas chapter meeting and program. Good photography can change hearts and minds. Join professional photographer Sean Fitzgerald for a presentation on how to photograph prairies for maximum impact, with a particular focus on often overlooked Texas prairie... Read More →
“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 Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... Read More →
Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:30am -12:00pm (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell 281-797-1527.
SPLAShTX is having a bayou cleanup at Milby Park on May 25th and is looking for volunteers to help pick up trash. All volunteers are required to sign waivers. Visit https://www.waiverfile.com/b/AmericanBirdConservancy/ChooseWaiver.aspx?eventid=d431e73d-97cd-4bb8-a6ba-ede7d19adf2c to sign the waivers ahead of time if you'd like, but they will also have them available to sign at the cleanup! This also qualifies... 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 the... 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. May- Creating a Wildflower Habitat in your Backyard 5/11/24 and 5/25/24 NATIVE PLANT WOW- Lead Katie... Read More →
May 25th 7pm-9pm. Fee to attend. To register complete online form here. Spend a unique night out in nature! In this fun, relaxed event, you can enjoy light refreshments while you meet live owl ambassadors. Learn all about these wise and wonderful birds, and then join our Naturalists for a hike on our nighttime trails.... 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 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 →
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 →
“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 Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... 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 →
Our partner, Houston Humane Society, via Lauren DeShazo, needs help as outlined below: They will be working with Andrea Hernandez, the Science Workshop Site Director at Edison MS from the Children's Museum of Houston to update and prepare their school's garden for native plantings and we thought this would be a good partner project that... Read More →
Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:30am -12:00pm (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell 281-797-1527.
Bayard Nicklow needs people to assist the Anglers get equipment, bait hooks, remove fish from hooks, etc. There are also opportunities to teach casting techniques and Fish ID. Free Fishing Day on June 1 at John Paul Landing from 9:00am to 1:00pm. 2 shifts are available. Choose from a shift or stay for the who... Read More →
