IN PERSON EVENT - Greater Houston is well known for its human diversity but it's also an underappreciated wild diversity hotspot - ranking amongst the best in the nation. Join The Nature Conservancy in Texas's Jaime González on a panoramic tour of some of Greater Houston's greatest nature areas and learn how you can help... 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 →
Nine Natives Program - Creating Simple Gardens With Native Prairie Plants April 19 2022 05:00pm - 07:30pm Reminder Education NINE NATIVES PROGRAM - CREATING SIMPLE GARDENS WITH NATIVE PRAIRIE PLANTS TUES.4/19/2022 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 5:00-6:00 PM - SIP AND STROLL GARDEN TOUR 6:00 PM-7:00 PM - PRESENTATION @ HOUSTON BOTANIC GARDEN PRESENTER:... Read More →
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low 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... 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 Texas Master Naturalist Program is happy to announce a new mini-webinar series, “Be The Change”, dedicated to exploring diversity, equity & inclusion opportunities in our natural resource and conservation community. Just as the natural world thrives with biodiversity, our Texas Master Naturalist Program is dedicated to engaging all audiences in conservation, education and stewardship.... 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 →
Pollinators of Nature Discovery Center Eric Duran of Nature Discovery Center will show us the various pollinators that visit this urban oasis in Bellaire and their roles in the ecosystem.
The afternoon Prairie Perchers at our Big Sit 2021 takes a well-deserved break! Join TMNCPC's team Prairie Perchers in our third annual Big Sit at Seabourne Creek Nature Park! Sign up to attend this event via the SignUp Genius that has been posted and emailed to all members. Entry fees have been generously sponsored for... Read More →
Witness the spectacle of spring migration on the Katy Prairie! Our guides will lead you on a bird walk highlighting our various stopover habitats for migrating birds. We will meet at Indiangrass Preserve and then caravan to other preserves depending on the birds. We will have binoculars and scopes available for use. Wear comfortable outdoor... 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 →
Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department officials will be dedicating Missouri City's first pollinator pocket prairie located at Buffalo Run Park, 1122 Buffalo Run Blvd, Missouri City on Earth Day April 22, 2022 at 10:00-11:00 AM. We need all our prairie aficionados to be in attendance! Texas Master Naturalists Coastal Prairie Chapter designed, planted and will... Read More →
The Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department officials will be dedicating Missouri City's first Pollinator Pocket Project (PPP) located at Buffalo Run Park! This PPP was designed, planted on 1/12/2022, and will be maintained by the Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC). Who: City of Missouri City and the TMNCPC What: Earth Day Dedication... Read More →
Interested in helping the Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie? Who: Native Prairies Association of Texas What: "The 4th Saturday monthly workdays offer an opportunity to explore and help maintain this special coastal prairie. For the foreseeable future, we will be working on invasives removal and demo garden." When: 4th Saturday of... Read More →
EARTH DAY AT SEABOURNE WITH THE GIRL SCOUTS! We've got an Earth Day event at Seabourne! Girl Scouts from our area are going to plant native trees at Seabourne on Saturday, April 23 and we need your help to supervise. We are generously providing the trees and they are providing the labor! Teams of 2-3... Read More →
Session 12 Ornithology presented by Ms Mary Anne Weber, Education Director Houston Audubon Protecting and Conserving Migratory Birds on the Upper Texas Coast presented by Dr. Tania Homayoun, Biologist Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Wildlife Diversity Program Date/Time Saturday, 4/23/2022, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Venue James B. Harrison Long Point Ranch 8200 Whaley-Long Point... Read More →