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 →
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 →
Prairie Seed Collecting During the COVID-19 pandemic, seed collecting is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. The Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) has scheduled a seed collecting opportunity. The KPC's priority is to keep its staff and volunteer seed collectors safe. The KPC has established a protocol to for seed collecting and asks all seed... Read More →
The prairie is covered with a wide variety of vegetation that can be used in a multitude of ways. Learn how these plants can be used for medicinal or edible purposes, as well as which plants should be avoided. Join Dr. Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen for a virtual adventure on foraging of the Katy Prairie.
Join plant experts Charles Peterson and Paul Roling to learn about our native plants. In addition to identifying the plants, you can learn about their unique structures and discover their many uses. This walk will take place at John Paul Landing Park. All ages welcomed.
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
Speaker: Lan Shen Lan will talk about her extensive experience gathering native seeds from all over the Texas Gulf Coast and prairies. She will share her practical knowledge about how to ethically and accurately harvest seeds from the wild and at one's home.
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 →