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 →
During The Monarch Butterfly's Journey you will learn about the amazing Monarch Butterfly, its journey, and how you can create a Monarch Way Station for the adult Monarch's arrival in the spring and summer. Attendees will learn how to draw these beautiful creatures to their garden. Registration is required to receive the link to access... 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 →
Seabourne Lake is stocked with fish every year. Come help be a part of the team! Photo by Garret Englehardt Seabourne Volunteer Days are SUSPENDED until further notice due to the COVID -19 situation. Per Jerry Trenta, we are implementing an "Essential Tasks Only" plan,... Read More →
Dr. Suzanne Simard is a pioneer on the frontier of plant communication and intelligence; she’s been compared to Rachel Carson, hailed as a scientist who conveys complex, technical ideas in a way that is dazzling and profound. Her work has influenced filmmakers (the Tree of Souls of James Cameron’s Avatar) and her TED talks have... Read More →
The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) board meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Board meetings are open to all TMNCPC members. Join in and learn all about the workings of our chapter! If the board meeting is to be held via Zoom, advance... 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
About the Presentation: This talk will introduce the basis of wood degradation and emphasize the influence of exogenously added fungi on the development and stability of indigenous microbial communities. We will discuss the past, present, and future of Mycoremediation and the challenges of transitioning from the lab to the field. Fungal activities are unique and... Read More →
Presentation Description: Thanks to its size and geographic position, Texas is home to nearly 30,000 species of insects, likely making its insect population the most diverse in the nation. Ranging from eastern and western to temperate and tropical species, this vast array of insects can be difficult to identify. In Common Insects of Texas and... Read More →
Event Details Enjoy your morning coffee even more as you relax while watching colorful birds eating, bathing, nesting and raising their young right outside your window. Make your yard more fun for your family and also more beneficial to nature by planting the plants birds need to call your house their home. Learn what you... Read More →