Fort Bend County’s Fair is the annual site of the Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service’s Ag'Tivity Barn. Each year hundreds of children take school fields trips to see the booths in the Ag'Tivity Barn. As its name implies it is about things agricultural…..But just because it’s agricultural doesn’t mean there’s no nature out on the farm.... Read More →

The purpose of the garden is to educate the public about prairie plants and how people can use them in their home gardens. We also see some interesting critters! We supply seed for plants that will be planted in the Seabourne Prairie Restoration Project as well. Plots are open for adoption, as small or large... Read More →

Fort Bend County’s Fair is the annual site of the Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service’s Ag'Tivity Barn. Each year hundreds of children take school fields trips to see the booths in the Ag'Tivity Barn. As its name implies it is about things agricultural…..But just because it’s agricultural doesn’t mean there’s no nature out on the farm.... Read More →

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 →

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 jperkins@houstonaudubon.org to sign up.

  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 →

Texas plants we enjoy today have been used for food, medicine and crafts since the Paleo-Indians. Using written accounts, Native American oral traditions, and archaeological investigations, Dr. Leslie Bush has revealed why five plants in particular have been critical to survival in Texas since 13,000 BC. Dr. Leslie Bush is a paleoethnobotanist, an archaeologist who... 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 →

All ages and levels of birders are welcome;  meet in the parking lot before 8 AM.  Binoculars and weather-appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended. Members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists lead the hikes.  Participation is open to the public---all ages and levels of birders meet in the parking lot by 8... Read More →

Fort Bend County’s Fair is the annual site of the Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service’s Ag'Tivity Barn. Each year hundreds of children take school fields trips to see the booths in the Ag'Tivity Barn. As its name implies it is about things agricultural…..But just because it’s agricultural doesn’t mean there’s no nature out on the farm.... Read More →

Leader: Mary Anne Weber Please join HAS for a monthly bird survey at the Houston Botanic Garden (Glenbrook Golf Course). They meet the first Thursday of each month at the main parking lot at 8205 N Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77017. If the lot is closed, park at the park next door. There is a... Read More →

Fort Bend County’s Fair is the annual site of the Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service’s Ag'Tivity Barn. Each year hundreds of children take school fields trips to see the booths in the Ag'Tivity Barn. As its name implies it is about things agricultural…..But just because it’s agricultural doesn’t mean there’s no nature out on the farm.... Read More →

As Bat Week approaches, meet some of the partners involved in this multi-national initiative and find out how you can participate. New this year, Bat Week puts the spotlight on five species of concern in North America – the “Faces of Bat Week.” Join us on this webinar to learn their stories and find out... Read More →

Gary Clark's "Connecting People with Nature" program will explore how birds can reconnect people to the beauty and wonder of nature. Professor Clark says, "Birds have always inspired people and made them aware of something bigger than themselves.  People have become remote from nature but we find how necessary it is for their mental and... Read More →

Fort Bend County’s Fair is the annual site of the Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service’s Ag'Tivity Barn. Each year hundreds of children take school fields trips to see the booths in the Ag'Tivity Barn. As its name implies it is about things agricultural…..But just because it’s agricultural doesn’t mean there’s no nature out on the farm.... 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 →

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 →

ORNITHOLOGY & COASTAL BEACH ECOLOGY The Texas Master Naturalist Program is a volunteer training and development program sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service, a Texas A&M system, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Texas Master Naturalists volunteer in their communities, providing natural resource education and participating in community service and outreach projects in support... Read More →

Our partner James B Harrison Foundation is hosting the annual Ducks Unlimited "Youth/Family Conservation Day" at their Long Point Property, on Saturday, October 5th. The goal right now is 100 kids, plus family members. The event would be from 9am-1pm, and lunch would be provided for volunteers! Perhaps you could set up a CPCTMN booth... Read More →