When: March 16-May 6, 2021 (see schedule) 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ________ The Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training Certification is going virtual this year! Over the course of 8 weeks and over 32 instructional hours, you can gain a greater understanding of entomology, integrated pest management in the garden, landscape and home, be able to identify... Read More →
Montse Canedo, park naturalist at Brazos Bend, will present Herpetology (Unit 15). See snakes and alligators! Check with Training Class Director Shannon Westveer for the actual meeting point.
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 →
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: Craig Hensley Topic Description: The Texas Nature Trackers (TNT) program utilizes community scientists to help collect valuable data on the state’s flora and fauna utilizing the app known as iNaturalist. TNT Biologist will review the app and related website and share with you how the data from iNaturalist contributes to conservation across Texas He... Read More →
Birders of all levels are welcome to join on a hike around the property to survey birds for the 2nd Annual JBH Long Point Spring Bird Count. During the 1st Spring Bird Count in April 2019, 62 species were recorded. The JBH property is renown among local birders and its Bald Cypress Ponds. The... Read More →
Karl Baumgartner, past president of TMNCPC, has been restoring his property for years. It is magnificent and you will enjoy his walks and talks as he explains what he has done so far. Today's topics will be Wetlands Ecology and Pond Life. Check with TMNCPC Training Class Director Shannon Westveer for the actual meeting location.