The Texas Waters Specialist study group will be having a discussion session on Monday, April 17 covering Ch. 4 – “Ecosystem Services” and Texas Stream Team. Topics that we’ll be discussing include: What are ecosystem services? What natural systems protect human settlements from flood and drought? What does soil do for humanity? What other ecosystem... 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 →

Webinar presentation by Candace Fallon, Senior Conservation Biologist , Endangered Species Program Xerces Society. Candace Fallon is a senior conservation biologist with the Xerces Society, where she works with researchers, land managers, and community scientists to study and protect at-risk invertebrates and their habitats. She has extensive experience with species inventories and monitoring, providing technical... Read More →

IN PERSON - Join The Nature Conservancy's Jaime González and local conservation leaders for a 360° tour of some of Houston-Galveston’s greatest wild places in the Burke Baker Planetarium. Afterwards, we will host a lively panel and audience discussion about the challenges and opportunities to save and restore more nature in our region--including what guests... 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 →

Virtual, preregistration required. White-nose Syndrome (WNS) is a devastating disease in hibernating bats that was first discovered in upstate New York in 2006. Over the past couple decades, the disease has spread throughout the US and Canada, driving mass mortality events in bat populations. The pathogen causing WNS is now spreading in the West, but... Read More →

Join a conversation with author and researcher Gretchen Newberry as she takes us into the hidden world of the Common Nighthawk. Neither a hawk or even nocturnal, this unusual bird is most active at dawn and dusk, eats insects on the wing with its cavernous mouth agape, and nests on bare ground and rooftops in... Read More →

An educational series ... Water Wednesdays' focus is to educate, inform, and increase awareness of #allthingswater April 19 - Aquaponics An introduction to Aquaponics the symbiotic relationship where plants and fish are cultured in the same production system REGISTER 2023 WATER WEDNESDAYS MARCH - CoCoRaHS APRIL -AQUAPONICS MAY - WATER WELLS JUNE - WEATHER JULY... 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 →

Three unique workshops on 2/16, 4/20, & 5/18 All educators are welcome at our workshops: classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders, homeschool parents – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature. The Arboretum’s workshops include: Engaging outdoor activities Fun curriculum ideas Inter-disciplinary connections to the natural world... Read More →

Topic: Mountain Cedars - The Limestone Junipers of Texas with Elizabeth McGreevy, Ecological planner and Roots in Karst CEO 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. Visit TPWD Texas Waters Specialist Program for... Read More →

Native Plant Society of Texas - Houston Chapter, Monthly Meeting Virtual (Zoom Link) or In Person at the Houston Arboretum How to Grow Native Plants - Blas Espinoza, Next Door Nursery Houston Arboretum 610 Entrance (preferred) 120 W Loop N Fwy Houston, TX 77024 Woodway Entrance 4501 Woodway Drive Houston, TX 77024 We will be... Read More →

Training Opportunity for iNaturalist and City Nature Challenge Join Texas Nature Trackers Biologists Craig Hensley and Wendy Anderson for an on-line introduction to this year’s City Nature Challenge and iNaturalist from 7-8 pm on Thursday, April 20th. We’ll review how to use the iNaturalist app, share the importance of the data collected to TPWD, and... Read More →

Interested in learning more about birding? Ever wanted to visit world famous High Island? Visit this world class birding destination and attend FREE birding classes offered by Houston Audubon. Classes are held at the brand new Morse Field Station on High Island and taught by members of the Houston Audubon Conservation team. All programs are... 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 →

Always wanted to try birding, but never knew where to begin? Join us to learn why the Upper Texas Gulf Coast is a great birding area. Shannon Westveer, an experienced volunteer with the Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter will share helpful tips to get you started with this fascinating hobby! You will learn about... Read More →

Interested in helping the Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie? Who: Native Prairies Association of Texas What: "The 4th Saturday monthly workdays offer an opportunity to explore and help maintain this special coastal prairie. For the foreseeable future, we will be working on invasives removal and demo garden." When: 4th Saturday of... Read More →

This is a Family-Friendly Event! Earth Day, 4/22/2023 "Meet at the Irene Stern Community Center at 9:00 AM, for a word from Mayor Groff and our FPD. Pick up snacks, teeshirts, and supplies Drive through electronic recycling and paper shredding Replant the Community and Pollinator Gardens and clean up roadside litter Lunch from Italian Maid... Read More →

IN PERSON - Join entomologist Lauren Davidson and taxidermist Mickey Alice Kwapis on a tour of the Cockrell Butterfly Center. Get a peek behind the scenes and learn all about incredible insect life cycles, then make your way to our classroom to start your own entomology specimen collection. Students will each learn how to prepare,... Read More →

Bruce is here to teach us about one of our planet’s most important, yet misunderstood animals...BATS! You’ll learn why bats are essential to our environment, what threats they face, how they are being protected, and how we can help these amazing creatures. FREE EVENT Log in VMS under AT: Enchanted Gardens Lectures

Join us in reaching out to the community every 2nd and 4th Saturday at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. Share your knowledge and excitement of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. The topic for each session follows: April 22, 2023 - NEED LEAD Topic: Earth Day! ENVIROSCAPE... Read More →