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 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 →
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 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 →
Join us Thursday, May 19 at 7 pm at the Arboretum Teaching The Prairie Della Barbato has served as NPAT’s Director of Education at the 50+ acre Lawther-Deer Park Prairie, since April 2018. She facilitates student and adult prairie programs, workshops and field trips for K-9 at schools, organizations, and on site at Deer Park Prairie and... 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
Volunteers are needed to man a CPTMN Booth at the Fulshear Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. It is located at 9035 Bois d'Arc Lane, Fulshear, TX. Check Sign-up Genius to let Ramona know you are coming. Signup Genius Fulshear Farmers' Market This is a great opportunity to get the word out about... 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 →
Sun in Fog - photo by Noel Zinn Join in the weekend fun at Seabourne. Every first and third Saturdays, we will be at Seabourne working in the various projects we have going on there. Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to help at our booth at this fun event. The Keep Simonton Beautiful organizers would like us to set up a native plant booth for their event on 5/21 from 10-4. Katie Sallean will be doing a presentation on native plants at 11:00. We're looking for someone who can plan this booth with Katie... Read More →
John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center opened quietly in mid-February 2020, and then promptly stopped all activities due to Covid. They have just been transitioned to a new precinct, and they have planned a “Grand Re-Opening” so that they can finally make a big announcement to the public that the Environmental Education Center is open... Read More →
Is the Fall Monarch Butterfly Migration Threatened by Environmental Stress Induced by Contemporary Urbanization? How do monarch butterflies orient southwards during the fall migration in order to reach their overwintering sites? How do they re-orient during the spring remigration in order to return northwards? This webinar will provide an overview of how monarchs use sensory... Read More →
Enjoy a unique night out in nature! In this fun, relaxed event, you can enjoy refreshments (light snacks, hot chocolate, coffee, and Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer) while you meet live owl ambassadors. You’ll learn all about these wise and wonderful birds, and then you’ll join our Naturalists for a hike on our nighttime trails.... Read More →