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 →
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 →
Details The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) Park Talk series is a way for park advocates to stay informed and engaged in the most important issues facing America's national parks. One of those issues is air pollution, which impacts almost 90% of our national parks. At parks such as BIG BEND and GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS, this... 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 →
“Helping Texas Landowners Restore Native Habitat for Wildlife” will be presented by Brian Robert, education coordinator for Wildlife Habitat Federation. Learn how the WHF is trying to get land that was once native coastal prairie restored back to its native state. Our monthly programs are now being conducted via Zoom and are open to the... Read More →
This webinar introduces a program on co-produced research and action to manage forests for culturally important plants within portions of traditional Cherokee homelands. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the USDA Forest Service, and other collaborators are creating an integrated platform to improve access, sustainable harvesting and ecological conditions for culturally important plants. The... Read More →
Fort Bend County COVID-19 Precautions: Currently at a COVID-19 Red Status, "High Community Risk". The advisement follows: "Stay Home, Stay Safe"; “Minimize contact with others, whenever possible, and avoid leaving home, except for essential needs.”; and “Avoid all gatherings of any size.” Additionally, Fort Bend County Judge K. P. George issued a mask order for... Read More →
Whoooooo lives at KMP? Join the Houston Audubon and KMP naturalists to meet live owls, learn about owl behavior, and take a sunset owl prowl. Face coverings required. Registration required.