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 →
Whether you can identify 2 species or 2,000, birders of all experience levels are welcome to participate in Birdathon! Birdathon is the birder's equivalent to a walkathon, but better (because you get to look at birds all day). Teams of 2 or more (typically 4-5) compete to count as many bird species as possible in one... Read More →
If you’re a serious or casual bird-watcher or nature photographer…..an experienced or new outdoor enthusiast…..or someone who wants some exercise, fresh air and sunshine and something different to do…..you’ll want to join us at FeatherFest. There’s no need to be shy – the majority of our guests are not birding or nature photography experts! Thousands... Read More →
STAAR BLITZ AT LONG ACRES RANCH - JUNIOR HIGH DAYS The biggest need for "experts in the field" will be for the junior high campuses. Lessons are being developed and they will be sent to volunteers once they are ready. Lunch will be provided on Junior high days. For more information, contact October Smith with... 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 →
The Tuesday trail crew at Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary meets from 9 AM until noon every Tuesday year-round. Trail crew projects include everything under the sun, including boardwalk construction and maintenance, trail trimming and privet/ligustrum removal. Please contact Juanita Perkins at [email protected] to sign up.
Where: KPC's Indiangrass Preserve and Shrike Prairie When: Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm (Also every Friday and Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm) Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting. What to wear: Closed-toed shoes,... Read More →
Speaker – Bob Honig Gain a new appreciation as Bob Honig, world traveler and field trip tour leader explains the habits and behaviors of these summertime performers and provides some hints about what makes residential backyard ponds attractive to them. These raptors of the insect world are important in both terrestrial and aquatic food webs... 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 →
STAAR BLITZ AT LONG ACRES RANCH - JUNIOR HIGH DAYS The biggest need for "experts in the field" will be for the junior high campuses. Lessons are being developed and they will be sent to volunteers once they are ready. Lunch will be provided on Junior high days. For more information, contact October Smith with... Read More →
The Coastal Prairie Chapter Board will meet on the third Wednesday of the month. Board meetings are open to all chapter members.
STAAR BLITZ AT LONG ACRES RANCH - JUNIOR HIGH DAYS The biggest need for "experts in the field" will be for the junior high campuses. Lessons are being developed and they will be sent to volunteers once they are ready. Lunch will be provided on Junior high days. For more information, contact October Smith with... Read More →
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
Solitary native bees are not as well known to most people as honey bees and bumble bees. We’ll touch on: basic natural history of bees, their biodiversity, the importance of land stewardship/conservation, and gardening techniques that support native bees and other pollinators. Speaker Info: Michael has attended native bee workshops with: Jepson Herbium/UC Berkley, Eagle... Read More →
Native Bee Natural History and Conservation Michael Eckenfels, Texas Master Naturalist Presentation Summary & Speaker's Resume Solitary native bees are not as well known to most people as honey bees and bumble bees. We’ll touch on: basic natural history of bees, their biodiversity, the importance of land stewardship/conservation, and gardening techniques that support native bees... Read More →
Every Friday morning, Houston Audubon volunteers work in the Natives Nursery at Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary, separating seedlings and bumping up wildflowers and grasses into 1-gallon containers. The plants are then used in coastal prairie restoration projects or are offered for sale in support of the Bird Friendly Community Program. There are breaks... Read More →
Houston Arboretum in Houston will be having their Spring Native Plant Sale on April 19th and 20th! Houston Audubon Spring-Plant-Sale-List-2019
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 →
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 →
Houston Arboretum in Houston will be having their Spring Native Plant Sale on April 19th and 20th! Houston Audubon Spring-Plant-Sale-List-2019