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 →
Help report invasive species in Texas as part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Use the iNaturalist app on your cellphone to record and identify invasive species of plants and animals that belong to any of the listed species detailed on: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/texas-invasive-species-bioblitz-2019?tab=about You can learn more about any of the invasives on this list by visiting https://www.texasinvasives.org/... Read More →
Discover the delicious side of nature. Texas provides an abundance of wild edible leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, and shoots – if you know where to look. Learn where to find, how to identify, and how to properly prepare a seasonal selection of local edible plant species. As our landscape changes throughout the year, the selection... Read More →
Come help out our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sponsors at their booth! The Ranching & Wildlife Expo enhances educational programs that promote the conservation and co-existence of ranching and wildlife habitats. This is a fun way to get VSP hours! You will get free parking and access to the Rodeo Exhibitions. There are usually two shifts... 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 →
Learn how to incorporate Texas native plants into your landscape that provide resources for wildlife, are low maintenance, and that look great. Presented by Mercer Botanic Gardens Education Staff - Jennifer Garrison and Melodie Hill.
Secretive and challenging to identify are what make this group of birds Fun. The Upper Texas Coast is a great place to see wintering sparrows. Learn the key principles of identification that will enable you to separate the 17 different species that are possible. After this class you will no longer call sparrows little brown... Read More →
The Wild Texas Film Tour is a short film tour showcasing wildlife, adventure, and conservation stories from across the state. Meet the characters in the films, the folks behind the cameras, and some of the best photographers, anglers, outdoors people, and wildlife enthusiasts in the state of Texas.
You’ve seen it on the small screen when you visit the Friends of Attwater Prairie-Chicken Refuge website. Now, you can see it on a big screen near you...in Houston at the MATCH-Midtown Arts & Theater Center. “Little Grouse on the Prairie” will be featured in the 2019 Wild Texas Film Tour, a festival of short... 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 →
Come help out our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sponsors at their booth! The Ranching & Wildlife Expo enhances educational programs that promote the conservation and co-existence of ranching and wildlife habitats. This is a fun way to get VSP hours! You will get free parking and access to the Rodeo Exhibitions. There are usually two shifts... Read More →
Come help out our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sponsors at their booth! The Ranching & Wildlife Expo enhances educational programs that promote the conservation and co-existence of ranching and wildlife habitats. This is a fun way to get VSP hours! You will get free parking and access to the Rodeo Exhibitions. There are usually two shifts... 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.
Come help out our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sponsors at their booth! The Ranching & Wildlife Expo enhances educational programs that promote the conservation and co-existence of ranching and wildlife habitats. This is a fun way to get VSP hours! You will get free parking and access to the Rodeo Exhibitions. There are usually two shifts... Read More →
Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project! There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project Arboretum Project Bird Sanctuary Boy Scout Projects You will earn VSP hours and have a good time working with your fellow master naturalists! Seabourne is located at... Read More →
Come help out our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sponsors at their booth! The Ranching & Wildlife Expo enhances educational programs that promote the conservation and co-existence of ranching and wildlife habitats. This is a fun way to get VSP hours! You will get free parking and access to the Rodeo Exhibitions. There are usually two shifts... Read More →