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 →

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 →

Texas Water Specialist Program Advanced Training Webinar History of Cisterns in Texas with Walt Bailey, Regional Interpretive Specialist - Region 4 with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Register Attendees can record session attendance in VMS using the AT: TX Waters Certification Training category, and the hours will count toward both TMN annual certification/recertification and Texas Waters Specialist certification requirements.... 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 →

Join the Vice President and General Counsel of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy, Elisa Donovan, JD, for an informative session on conservation easements in Texas. We'll cover the following topics and take questions from participants. - How do conservation easements work? - What are the benefits to the landowner? - What are the upfront costs? And... Read More →

The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) board meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 – 8:30 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 Hidden Mysteries of the Winter Prairie" with Chris Helzer Join the Tallgrass Prairie Center to explore "The Hidden Mysteries of the Winter Prairie" with acclaimed photographer and author Chris Helzer. Chris is director of science for The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska, where he conducts research and evaluates prairie management and restoration work. He is... 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 →

In the past, Susie Doe, our resident native plant expert, has presented a Plant Morphology-Terminology-How-to-ID-Plants Class to teach about the parts of plants and how to use that information (and other good stuff such as keys, range maps, iNat, etc) to become more proficient at identifying plants.     She had hoped to present this class... Read More →