BIOPHILIA: A Dialogue with Art, Nature, and Science is an extensive art and multimedia sensory experience that unravels man’s intimate relationship with the natural world. Artist, naturalist and New York Times bestselling author Christopher Marley reveals the sometimes obscure beauty in nature through his three-dimensional work with animal, mineral and plant specimens. “Biophilia” meaning “love... Read More →
This is a great opportunity for birders to get VSP hours! You can count birds in your own backyards or elsewhere in Fort Bend or Waller counties to create a real-time snapshot of where birds are. How to Participate: 1. Create a free GBBC account if you have never participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count or... Read More →
Meet at the Elm Lake viewing platform. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring binoculars. View the current Bird Sightings on Ebird Hotspot Brazos Bend SP (UTC 117) Hikes are free of charge after regular park admission and are subject to change and cancellation without notice. Please check the BBSP website at www.brazosbend.org for changes or cancellations.
Presentation and discussion by Dale Strickler on how to create drought-resistant soil. This presentation outlines effective actions you can take to create soils that capture and store more rainfall, and deeper root systems that extract more moisture from the soil. Dale Strickler is a leader in the soil health movement and an agronomist for Green... 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... Read More →
This guided hike will take you along the Park’s hiking trails through 4 distinct ecosystems. Bring a water bottle and sturdy shoes; prepare to hike 1-2 miles on uneven surfaces.
Meet to ride together at 4:00 p.m.- Kroger parking lot, Katy (99 and Highland Knolls)
Input VSP hours in Onsite School Education Outreach
Volunteers are needed to man a CPTMN Booth at the Fulshear Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. It is located at 9035 Bois d'Arc Lane, Fulshear, TX. Check Sign-up Genius to let Ramona know you are coming. Signup Genius Fulshear Farmers' Market This is a great opportunity to get the word out about... Read More →
Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project! Our starting time has moved to 9am. There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Weeding, mulching, planting Prairie Demo Garden Planning habitat gardens, planting, weeding, mulching, establishing water features, etc. Prairie Restoration Project Bumping up plants, weeding pots, help... Read More →
Meet at the 40 Acre Lake Restrooms. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring binoculars. View the current Bird Sightings on Ebird Hotspot Brazos Bend SP (UTC 117) Hikes are free of charge after regular park admission and are subject to change and cancellation without notice. Please check the BBSP website at www.brazosbend.org for changes or cancellations.
New time and location! The Coastal Prairie Chapter Board will meet on the third Wednesday of the month. The February meeting is at the Rosenberg Civic Center in Room D-1. A pizza lunch is included! Board meetings are open to all chapter members.
The Man & TX Native Grapes that Saved the Entire Wine World- Dr. Russell D. Kane (NPSOT/TXMN), author of The Wineslinger Chronicles: Texas on the Vine and Texas Hill Country Wineries. AT - 1 hour to AT: Native Plant Society of Texas
Led by Mark Scheuerman Meet at 8:00 am at parking lot near White Lake. Expect to see 30-40 species of birds! eBird Hotspot: Cullinan Park (Sugar Land) The trail is about 3 miles along the creek and includes different habitats and White Lake with waders and waterfowl. Mark will show us the best locations and times... Read More →
Celebrate Go Texan Day by planning a native Texan garden! Take a virtual tour of our great state as we explore our many ecoregions and the plants that grow best in each one. You’ll also learn how native plants help Texas wildlife from butterflies to coyotes. We’ll take a walk to see native Houston plants... Read More →