It’s Time for a Makeover! Understanding Plumage Variation – In this interactive presentation, we'll discuss the reasons for plumage variations; how molting can affect identification; and color changes of bills, lores, legs, and feet. Bring your favorite field guide to practice your identification skills!

  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 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 Hamilton... Read More →

CPC Members Identifying Birds at Seabourne Creek Park Participation is open to the public - all ages and levels of birders are welcome. Binoculars and weather-appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended. Members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists lead the hikes. The hikes are ongoing from October to May. In the event... 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 →

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 →

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 →

Join us and learn all about the Gerhart Prairie, a 16-acre pristine prairie halfway between Houston and Angleton. Mark will also include information about the native prairie plants which will be available for sale to in-person attendees! Mark Morgenstern is the owner of Morningstar Prairie Plants in Damon, Texas. Mark Morgenstern is the owner of... 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 →

Photo by Lynn Trenta Per the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), “Help us restore the coastal prairie! This year will mark the 14th Annual Prairie Plant-a-thon at Sheldon Lake State Park. Every year, we focus on restoring what was once farmland back to native prairie habitat in efforts to re-establish the diverse wildlife it... Read More →

What: Any season is a great season to learn about trees! Jim McKee, a Texas Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher will be leading more walks throughout the year to teach us how to identify the trees that live here in Russ Pitman Park. You’ll learn how to use leaf, bark, twig characteristics, and... Read More →

Master Naturalist and tree lover Jim McKee leads Monthly Saturday morning walks in the park (First Saturday of the month, September to May). He not only teaches you to identify trees, but also gives historical facts and other details of tree biology. More information Any season is a great season to learn about trees! Jim... Read More →

Join us at Beauty's Community Garden, Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 10am - 11am for this free hour workshop. We will examine the causes, symptoms, and preventive measures of vegetable diseases and disorders keeping our plants healthy, and detect helpful and harmful insects of our garden. Session will Include: Examination of vegetable disease and disorders... Read More →

About this event Tired of losing plants to drought, freezes, pests and diseases. How about some tougher plants instead that also attract beneficial wildlife to your own personal urban habitat retreat? Come explore a wide range of tried and true native Texas plants and how to use them in your own landscape. Mark Bowen is... Read More →