In-Person Event. Registration Required Interactive Tables: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Talk: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Location: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Humans alter the environment in many ways – these changes often favor invasive plants and animals, putting our native species at risk. The global expansion of human-altered landscapes leaves scientists with an important question:... Read More →
Fourth Monday of the Month Bird Survey at Archbishop Fiorenza Park (Phase 2) Houston Audubon welcomes all levels of volunteers on its bird surveys. If you're new to birding, this is an excellent way to begin your experience. "We must practice social distancing and cannot have any single group larger than 10. We will start... Read More →
The Texas Waters Specialist study group will be having a discussion session on Monday, February 27. We will be discussing "Chapter 2: The Characteristics, Components, and Value of Healthy Watershed Ecosystems." Topics that we'll be discussing include: What connections exist between climate, geomorphology, hydrology, and healthy watershed ecosystems? What can the biodiversity of a given... 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 →
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 →
Webinar with Jonathan Lowell and Miriam Solis from the University of Texas at Austin Workshop is offered twice on March 1st, 2:00 and 7:00 Central By 2050, the population is expected to reach 40 million, with most people clustered in urban centers including Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. Limited resources like water and... Read More →
LOCATION: ROSENBERG CIVIC CENTER DATE: March 2, 2023 TIME: 7 pm - 9 pm SOCIAL & REFRESHMENTS: 6:30 pm ZOOM REGISTRATION: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcemoqD0rGtyRDjTQ7Lman5_H2JRtkrWX Coastal Prairie Chapter programs are free and open to the public. This program will be held in-person at the Rosenberg Civic Center. Please plan to arrive at 6:30 pm for refreshments and social... 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 →
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 way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies... 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 →