Virtual Birding Classes with Kristine of Birding for Fun! - Bird Behavior Description: The Gulf Coast is home to so much feathered beauty 🐦 ! Rosenberg Library invites you to join Kristine Rivers of "Birding for Fun" (birdingforfun.com) for the sixth of an eight part series on the wonderful world of birding! Email Ash at... 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 →
The Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) invite volunteers to plant native prairie species within the Shrike Prairie. "If we get sturdy, energetic volunteers, we will remove additional Eastern Gamagrass too. It has completely taken over!" Who: KPC What: Planting native prairie species Where: Shrike Prairie at Warren Lake Matt Cook Memorial Viewing Platform (see "Directions" directions... 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 →
Happy volunteers at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. 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... 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 Bird-Friendly Communities program aims to create essential habitat in the urban environment, provide accessible opportunities to connect with nature, and transform the greater Houston area into a thriving community that supports birds and other wildlife. Learn how you can create a bird-friendly space in your own backyard, on your apartment balcony, or within any... Read More →
Anita Tiller and Suzanne Chapman of Mercer Botanic Gardens will give an update on the Herbarium, the native plant programs, and ongoing and upcoming programs at the Gardens. Join a little early to socialize. We will make a few announcements then begin the presentation. You may also watch us live on YouTube.
GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Colin Averill from SPUN DATE: February 17, 2022 at 7 p.m. CST LOCATION: Online via Zoom or YouTube By now you have heard about the hidden underground web or mycorrhizal networks that are underneath our feet. Join us online as we welcome Dr. Colin Averill, from SPUN , a new non-profit, science-based... Read More →
Per the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC), "COVID-19 UPDATE - Volunteer opportunities are back! Following the latest recommendation from the CDC, face coverings are now optional for volunteers and visitors indoors and outdoors. We ask that all volunteers and visitors continue to act with courtesy, kindness, and common sense, respecting the choice of the Coastal Prairie... Read More →
Late Winter Bird Hike + Survey "Come join us at our JBH Burr Property as we glass for late-wintering waterfowl! This hike is free and open to birders and naturalists of all levels. This hike covers approximately 3-3.5 miles of ground. Cameras welcome!" Who: Birders and naturalists What: Birding + Survey Where: JBH Burr Property ... Read More →
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has requested help from the Texas Master Naturalists Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMN CPC)! "Hello Volunteers, Again the time has come to go fishing, so we will need gear ready for this year, this is a chance to get out and meet new volunteers through gear maintenance and providing... Read More →
From nature journaling to identifying species, this class will help you explore the nature in your own backyard. This program is best suited for adults and children ages 10 and up. For more information, email johnpaullanding@pct3.hctx.net or call 713-274 3131.
Cardinals, jays, robins, and chickadees visit nearly every home in Houston. They are so familiar that we take them for granted…but what secrets lurk beneath the fluff of these backyard birds? It turns out that our common, “boring” birds are really mysterious and fascinating creatures. Join us to learn the secret language of jays, the... Read More →