Virtual. Register for Zoom Link. Spring migration is peaking right now across much of North America, meaning each morning is a fresh chance to see new birds. On a typical night, hundreds of millions of birds will be in the air, and the BirdCast project has tools that help you know in advance when waves... Read More →

7-Part Online Series. Each program runs from 6-7:00 p.m. CDT. Cost is $10 per session. Virtual, 1-hour sessions that will focus on controlling weeds in forage production systems (pasture, hay, and range). Examples and recommendations used will be those for our growing region (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Join virtually from your own location using a compatible... 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 →

"Flowing with the theme of Global Volunteer Month and National Volunteer Recognition Week, our Virtual Volunteer Fair registration is now OPEN! The Texas Master Naturalist Program is planning to host its fifth Virtual Volunteer Fair this spring: Wednesday and Thursday, May 2nd and 3rd 2023 with a series of 15-minute sessions highlighting projects by a variety of... Read More →

Photo by Wayne Poorman 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 of rain, there will... 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 →

"Flowing with the theme of Global Volunteer Month and National Volunteer Recognition Week, our Virtual Volunteer Fair registration is now OPEN! The Texas Master Naturalist Program is planning to host its fifth Virtual Volunteer Fair this spring: Wednesday and Thursday, May 2nd and 3rd 2023 with a series of 15-minute sessions highlighting projects by a variety of... Read More →

Virtual - Registration is required. In this TCTWS webinar, Dr. Hunter Reed from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will speak with us about Chronic Wasting Disease. Dr. Hunter Reed is one of the two wildlife veterinarians for TPWD. He went to Cornell University for his veterinary degree as well as to University of Minnesota for... Read More →

In Person Join guest speaker Cin-Ty Lee, author of "Field Guide to North American Flycatchers: Empidonax and Pewees," as he discusses how to identify this tricky group of birds. This class is best suited to adults or older students with a keen interest in birds. For more information, email johnpaullanding@hcp4.net or call 713-274-3131. Log in... Read More →

Registration Closed Contact Organizer for openings Sketch your way through nature in this art-meets-nature program series. Each month will focus your artistic efforts on a different topic in nature including botany, entomology, ornithology, mammology, herpetology, ichthyology, and ecology. No need to be a gifted artist; this program series is designed to develop skills and lead... Read More →

All About Bats by Mary Warwick 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 time. May 2023 Program Description Join us in person at the Rosenberg Center on Thursday, May... 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 →

We are excited to learn that Fisher Scientific is sponsoring a volunteer work day for their employees at Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Approximately 30 or so Fisher Sci employees will be coming to plant 100 trees in the park’s new arboretum area on Friday, May 5, between 9am and 12 noon.

Brazos Bend State Park requests assistance from the TMNCPC! Per Jim Cisneros, Superintendent Brazos Bend State Park: From: Jim Cisneros via bbsp_vo <bbsp_vo@brazosbend.org> Date: May 4, 2023 at 6:37:57 PM CDT Subject:  Plan of the day for Brazos Bend Expo'23 - Celebrating 100 years of State Parks Reply-To: Jim Cisneros <Jim.Cisneros@tpwd.texas.gov> This email is being sent to all... 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 →

In-Person at the University of Houston Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. NOTE: This class is in-person... Read More →

Interested in learning about Wildflowers along the Spring Creek Nature Trail? In-Person. Join Outdoor Afro and BLC for our Wildflower Walk! Registration required through Outdoor Afro’s meet up (link below). Don’t forget to wear close toed shoes and bring ample drinking water. We will see you on the trail! Register  

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 →

In Person. Participants must pre-register to reserve a barrel. Galveston Bay Foundation’s Rain Barrel Program works in partnership with LyondellBasell and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages to conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff, pollution, and bacteria entering Galveston Bay. This workshop will consist of a supply pickup, hands-on presentation, and Q&A session with Galveston Bay Foundation staff... Read More →