Native Plant Society is partnering with other organizations to plan Texas Native Plant Week, educating citizens scorched by drought and seeking alternative landscaping practices. The third week of October has been designated Texas Native Plant Week. Our activities will celebrate the rewards and benefit of planting with natives. Communities throughout Texas will offer wildflower walks,... Read More →
Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several SCNP areas needing attention: Prairie Restoration Project Butterfly Garden Bird Sanctuaries Prairie... Read More →
A Monthly Bird Survey at the Kickerillo Mischer Preserve in Houston Leaders: Mary Anne Weber, Skip Almoney, Geoff Newton Houston Precinct 4’s Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve is an 80-acre property featuring Marshall Lake, which spans approximately 40 acres, plus a staff building, paved roads and parking lots, restroom facilities, and 1.7 miles of trails. This bird survey... 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 →
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 →
Birds are a fascinating, beautiful, and amazing part of our natural world. Birdwatching (birding) is a fun, challenging, and exciting way to enjoy the outdoors, exercise our minds, and meet wonderful people. Learning to identify birds can be a short recreational adventure or lifelong growth opportunity. In this class we will cover the basics of... Read More →
Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several SCNP areas needing attention: Prairie Restoration Project Butterfly Garden Bird Sanctuaries Prairie... Read More →
Join plant experts Charles Peterson and Paul Roling to learn about our native plants. In addition to identifying the plants, you can photograph them, learn about their unique structures, and discover their many uses. This walk will take place at Kleb Woods Nature Preserve.
About this Event This is a one-night screening of short environmental films from the Greater Houston Area that tell the story of local environmental issues, their champions and how you can make a difference. The audience will vote to determine which films will be shown at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour, hosted... Read More →
HAS Monthly Bird Survey at Woodland Park has been suspended. Woodland Park, located a few miles from downtown Houston in Woodland Heights, is an excellent park for urban birding. Join the Friends of Woodland Park and members of Houston Audubon for a 2-hour bird walk from 7:30 to 9:30 AM. They have seen... Read More →
The NPSOT Houston Chapter is giving you the opportunity to register for its Fall 2020 classes. The NLCP classes feature live presentations and a virtual Plant Walk all coming to you via Zoom with an opportunity to interact with the speakers and ask questions. Join us for Native Landscapes for Birds classes on one of... Read More →