From the Big Thicket to Big Bend, and from the Rio Grande River to the Red River, Texas is one of the most biologically diverse states in the country. Stately pine forests, the spectacular Chihuahuan desert, and the Tamaulipan thornscrub are only a few of the amazing ecosystems. Our bays and rivers create a fertile... Read More →
Grab some friends and go birding for a good cause! Birdathon is the Houston Audobon's annual spring fundraiser where teams compete to count as many bird species as possible in a 24-hour period, all while raising money for bird conservation. For more details, go to Houston Audobon
The morning chorus is in full throat and you are invited to learn which backyard birds are singing their territory songs with Texas Nature Trackers Biologist Craig Hensley. Join Craig from his backyard as he identifies the songs of the neighborhood songsters so you’ll know who’s out and about in your area. Approved for Master... 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 →
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 28th at 2pm EDT (1pm Central, 12pm Mountain, 11am Pacific) Webinar Title: Research Reports from the Field: Western Monarchs Description: Join us for research updates from monarch programs and scientists. Presenters: Gail Morris - Southwest Monarch Study Dr. Francis Villablanca - Monarch Alert/CalPoly Sarah Hoyle - The Xerces Society The webinar will... Read More →
Did you know that Houston hosts one of Texas' largest bat colonies? Over 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats reside above Buffalo Bayou under the Waugh Drive Bridge year-round. Bats are an important part of the ecosystem - plants depend partly or wholly on bats to pollinate and they aid in controlling the insect population, just to... 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 →
Overview Native Landscapes for Birds is a Companion Class to the Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP). There is no prerequisite for the class. The NLCP is a four level certification program developed by the Native Plant Society of Texas that teaches the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Check it out! https://npsot.org/wp/nlcp/... Read More →
Do you remember that magical moment when a butterfly first landed on your arm? How about when you realized that those butterflies and bees were attracted to your garden? Or when you realized how important butterflies and bees are to your garden? Whether you've got a ton of butterflies and bees in your yard or... Read More →
Do you remember that magical moment when a butterfly first landed on your arm? How about when you realized that those butterflies and bees were attracted to your garden? Or when you realized how important butterflies and bees are to your garden? Whether you've got a ton of butterflies and bees in your yard or... Read More →