This 8-week, VIRTUAL birding series is a great way to learn more about the basics of birdwatching. There will be new topics each week, led by certified Texas Master Naturalist and owner of Birding for Fun, Kristine Rivers. Attend as many or as few classes as you are interested in, but make sure you sign... Read More →

Further North than our chapter, but interesting! Dusty Rhoads, author and horned lizard researcher presents the history of the Great Plains — and its dismantling — as it relates to Texas Horned Lizards: their history, ecological needs, adaptations, and their uncertain future. Rhoads hopes that such information will equip the average Texan with the appropriate... 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 →

Dr. Elizabeth Bach is a Research Scientist with The Nature Conservancy in Illinois based at Nachusa Grasslands where she works with scientists, land managers, and volunteer stewards to investigate questions about tallgrass prairie restoration ecology. Her own research expertise focuses on soil ecology, exploring how below-ground biology supports tallgrass prairie ecosystems through plant-soil interactions and... Read More →

"Looking for a way to get your hands dirty on the prairie?" Look no further. Join the Katy Prairie Conservancy for its Stewardship Saturdays! All are welcomed to participate - no experience necessary! Who: Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) What: Assist KPC in removing invasive species; clearing fences of vegetation; and planting Texas native plants. Where:... Read More →