The Purple Martin Conservation Association is excited to invite you to the 2022 PMCA Purple Martin Conference. Our theme: Conservation Across Continents is a nod to the wonderful research efforts being done across the migratory range of the Purple Martin. Join us virtually on August 5th and 6th, 2022. This, the PMCA's third conference, will... Read More →
Registration Opens Registration for the 2022 Annual Meeting will open the first week of August.
A project at the Coastal Prairie Chapter’s Seabourne Creek Nature Park in Rosenberg has been selected as one of ten national semifinalists for a $75,000 grant from Niagara Bottling Company’s “Perk Your Park” Contest. In March of this year, our grant committee members proposed the new “Arboretum at Seabourne Creek” as a project for this... Read More →
Discover the delicious side of nature. Texas provides an abundance of wild edible leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, and shoots – if you know where to look. Learn where to find, how to identify, and how to properly prepare a seasonal selection of local edible plant species. As our landscape changes throughout the year, the selection... Read More →
Duration 1 Hour per Class Cost $5 per Class or $30 per 8-week Series About Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her next 8-week series of Beginner Birding Virtual Classes! Classes will be held via Zoom on Mondays at 7pm. Register for the entire series or just the topics that... Read More →
A project at the Coastal Prairie Chapter’s Seabourne Creek Nature Park in Rosenberg has been selected as one of ten national semifinalists for a $75,000 grant from Niagara Bottling Company’s “Perk Your Park” Contest. In March of this year, our grant committee members proposed the new “Arboretum at Seabourne Creek” as a project for this... 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 →
A project at the Coastal Prairie Chapter’s Seabourne Creek Nature Park in Rosenberg has been selected as one of ten national semifinalists for a $75,000 grant from Niagara Bottling Company’s “Perk Your Park” Contest. In March of this year, our grant committee members proposed the new “Arboretum at Seabourne Creek” as a project for this... 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 →
Join Central Texas Mycological Society and the Highland Lakes Master Naturalists for an online class where we will learn the basics of mycology and learn how the fungi queendom is entangled in all parts of our life. We will also cover some basics on mushroom identification, how fungi benefits our entire ecosystem, our health and... Read More →
A project at the Coastal Prairie Chapter’s Seabourne Creek Nature Park in Rosenberg has been selected as one of ten national semifinalists for a $75,000 grant from Niagara Bottling Company’s “Perk Your Park” Contest. In March of this year, our grant committee members proposed the new “Arboretum at Seabourne Creek” as a project for this... Read More →
Leader: Mary Anne Weber Please join HAS for a monthly bird survey at the Houston Botanic Garden (Glenbrook Golf Course). They meet the first Thursday of each month at the main parking lot at 8205 N Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77017. If the lot is closed, park at the park next door. There is a... Read More →
AUGUST 4, 2022: “Seabourne Creek Nature Park – History and Future Goals” by Karl Baumgartner Seabourne Creek Nature Park has been the Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project for the past 13 years. Learn about the fascinating history of the relationship between the Coastal Prairie Chapter and the City of Rosenberg and how this partnership has... Read More →
AUGUST 4, 2022: “Seabourne Creek Nature Park – History and Future Goals” by Karl Baumgartner Seabourne Creek Nature Park has been the Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project for the past 13 years. Learn about the fascinating history of the relationship between the Coastal Prairie Chapter and the City of Rosenberg and how this partnership has... Read More →
A project at the Coastal Prairie Chapter’s Seabourne Creek Nature Park in Rosenberg has been selected as one of ten national semifinalists for a $75,000 grant from Niagara Bottling Company’s “Perk Your Park” Contest. In March of this year, our grant committee members proposed the new “Arboretum at Seabourne Creek” as a project for this... Read More →
A project at the Coastal Prairie Chapter’s Seabourne Creek Nature Park in Rosenberg has been selected as one of ten national semifinalists for a $75,000 grant from Niagara Bottling Company’s “Perk Your Park” Contest. In March of this year, our grant committee members proposed the new “Arboretum at Seabourne Creek” as a project for this... Read More →
Although scheduled Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP) Volunteer Days are, again, on pause due to Red COVID Alert, there will be individual tasks only to advance to advance our TMN CPC projects. For bump ups, prairie planting, nursery maintenance, and/or trail maintenance, please contact Jerry Trenta, Seabourne Director (713-898-4769/jerrytrenta@txtrentas.com), to make arrangements prior to going... Read More →
Some of the subjects are a bit off of our usual path, but some really great speakers are on the Agenda! Please see image or link for details.
MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON AUGUST 6!All chapter members are invited to attend. We are bringing back a classic event that for years was enjoyed by all members of our chapter. On Saturday August 6, we are restarting our quarterly membership meetings and all members including our trainees are invited to this casual but informational gathering. Meet... Read More →
What: Anytime is a great time to learn more about trees! Jim McKee, a Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher leads walks to teach visitors how to identify the trees that live here in Russ Pitman Park. Jim shares lots of interesting historical and biological facts about the many species of trees we have... Read More →
Running Time: 2 hours IN PERSON EVENT - Go behind the scenes at the state-of-the-art facility with National Weather Service meteorologists who track threatening weather along the Texas coastline. Participants will meet at the National Weather Service facility in Dickenson. You do not need to pick up your tickets at the museum. Directions will be... Read More →
IN PERSON EVENT - Go behind the scenes at the state-of-the-art facility with National Weather Service meteorologists who track threatening weather along the Texas coastline. Participants will meet at the National Weather Service facility in Dickenson. You do not need to pick up your tickets at the museum. Directions will be emailed to those with... Read More →