Counting for the 2019-20 FeederWatch season begins on November 9 and runs through April 3, 2020. Join now for the 2019–20 season, which runs from November 9 through April 3. If you haven't signed up yet, sign up now to ensure that your account is activated in time for the start of the season. Please... Read More →
First Monday Bird Survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary Leader: Skip Almoney HAS is conducting a monthly survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary. Beginning in March 2019, the surveys will be held on the first Monday of the month. Skip Almoney is the leader. The Hogg Bird Sanctuary is adjacent to Bayou Bend and shares its parking... 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 →
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 →
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. Note: January's hike is moved to 2nd Wednesday, 8-Jan-2020 Members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists lead the hikes. Participation is open to the public---all ages and levels... Read More →
Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project! It is a great way to get VSP hours and learn about butterflies, prairie plants and so much more. There are several areas that we need help with. To contact the chapter leaders for the different areas go to Seabourne-Organizational-Team- Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo... Read More →
Come volunteer at our chapter's signature project, Seabourne Nature Park! It is a great way to get your VSP hours while learning about prairie plants and other interesting natural topics. We have several areas that you can volunteer with. For a list of activities and leaders to contact go to: Seabourne-Organizational-Team-
Hit our area's top seashell sites when the tides are at their best for finding a variety of species. Tina Petway, HMNS malacologist, will lead the group to the best spots for collecting and help identify your shells. She will also explain the delicate coastal ecosystem and changes the region has seen over the years.... Read More →
A Monthly Bird Count at the Houston Arboretum Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Meet on the second Saturday of each month in the courtyard behind the building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members, Kelsey Low and... Read More →