In Person. Registration Required. Galveston Bay Foundation’s Rain Barrel Program works in partnership with  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 on site. The presentation will discuss water... Read More →

Hybrid (In-Person in Dallas OR Virtual via Zoom Link) TOPIC: Pollinators 301: A deeper dive into Plant-Pollinator Pairings SPEAKER: Nancy Wilson, gives talks on native plants, pollinators and butterflies and the need for native habitat. Perhaps you have mastered the basics of butterflies. Or maybe you have learned a bit about bees. You know that... 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. "Water, Wind, Fire - How Texas Became Texas" by Andy Newman This presentation is focused on the topic of what made Texas ecosystems the way they are with a tie into why native plants occur where they do. Andy is an ecologist and project manager at Stantec Consulting Services in Houston, Texas. His professional... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required - Zoom The Cornell Lab of Ornithology - Bird Academy | Open Lectures Have you ever wondered what triggers migration, how birds navigate, or the challenges they encounter? Join us for a Q&A focused on bird migration, featuring the expertise of ornithologist Dr. Kevin J. McGowan. Submit questions in advance when you... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required - Zoom Link. The eBird citizen-science project has billions of observations submitted by people around the world, including students. eBird’s maps, graphs, and charts provide an incredible opportunity for students to explore and interpret data. We’ll explore online tools that make it simple for students to investigate questions related to bird populations... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required - Zoom Link 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, September 19, 2023 at 6 pm CDT. Advance registration is required. Please register at:  https://bit.ly/3L65k2d Presentation Title: Audubon Texas’s Equity, Diversity,... 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 →

Virtual/In-Person Tour. Registration Required - more detail and links will be provided after purchasing tickets The two-day symposium will occur on Wednesday, September 20th, and Thursday, September 21st, via Zoom from 8 AM to 12 PM, each day.  Join us for Bayou Preservation Association's highly anticipated 2023 Coastal Watershed Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Andrew Sansom.... Read More →

Virtual. No Registration Necessary - Zoom Link Get ready for this upcoming webinar with Community Engagement Manager Erin Cord! Erin is BCI’s resident expert on bat gardens. She’ll be giving us some guidance and tips on how to prep your existing or planned bat garden for winter so you can drop into a successful spring... 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 →

Virtual/In-Person Tour. Registration Required - more detail and links will be provided after purchasing tickets The two-day symposium will occur on Wednesday, September 20th, and Thursday, September 21st, via Zoom from 8 AM to 12 PM, each day.  Join us for Bayou Preservation Association's highly anticipated 2023 Coastal Watershed Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Andrew Sansom.... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required - Zoom. Join Emily May, Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, to talk about supporting pollinators and other wildlife in our yards and gardens through the changing seasons. Where do beneficial insects spend the winter? What does gardening for wildlife look like in the fall and winter? We'll... 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 →

Virtual. No Registration Necessary. Zoom Link Tawny crazy ants! You either already have these or you will. This new exotic invasive ant species from South America was first recognized in the Houston area in 2002, and it has been expanding its range in SE Texas ever since. Unlike exotic fire ants, tawny crazy ants have... Read More →

In-Person. Registration Required This FREE workshop for anyone interested to learn about Feral Hogs and other Wildlife Management. In this workshop, you will learn from Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute experts on feral hog biology, economic impact, and management strategies. You'll also learn from experts from Texas Parks and Wildlife on control strategies to other... 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 →

In Person. Registration Required $45 - Workshop & Plant Sale - NPSOT Member $55 - Workshop & Plant Sale - Non-Member $25 - Workshop & Plant Sale - Student & Teacher The Wildscapes Workshop and Plant Sale is a one-day educational event and local plant sale organized by the Native Plant Society – Houston Chapter.... 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 →

FREE EVENT!! Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature at Seabourne Nature Park's first-ever Nature Day! Discover the magic of our breathtaking Butterfly Garden, where vibrant colors and delicate wings create an unforgettable experience. There will be fun for the whole family! A few of the activities planned include face painting and henna hand art;... Read More →

Seabourne Creek Nature Park hosts the Rudbeckia texana - photo by Kimberly Farou Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature at Seabourne Nature Park’s first-ever Nature Day! Discover the magic of our breathtaking Butterfly Garden, where vibrant colors and delicate wings create an unforgettable experience. There will be fun for the whole family! A few... 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: September 23, 2023  Topic: Hummingbirds - The Tiniest Acrobats Learn... Read More →