Week of Events
VSP: The Cornell Lab Global Big Day – 13 May 2023
Male red-wing blackbirds raise red-shoulder patches to defend territory, especially during the spring. Photo by Paula Dittrick "Be a part of birding’s biggest team! Global Big Day is an annual celebration of the birds around you. No matter where you are, join us virtually on 13 May, help celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, and share the birds you... Read More →
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy/KPC – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy/KPC – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
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 →
Seabourne Creek Nature Park Public Events
Seabourne Creek Nature Park Public Events
Sunday, June 11, 2023 4:00pm -5:00pm The public is invited to learn about Seabourne Creek Nature Park’s 7 habitats during a one hour walk led by Texas Master Naturalist Emily Essa. A lifelong Houston resident, Emily has always known she wanted to work with animals since she was young. After graduating from Texas A&M University... Read More →
VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 8:00 – 10:00 AM
VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 8:00 – 10:00 AM
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 →
AT: May Water Wednesdays – Water Wells
AT: May Water Wednesdays – Water Wells
An educational series ... Water Wednesdays' focus is to educate, inform, and increase awareness of #allthingswater May 17 - Water Wells An overview of critical considerations in maintaining a water well, including disinfection, well water testing, and water quality. REGISTER 2023 WATER WEDNESDAYS MARCH - CoCoRaHS APRIL -AQUAPONICS MAY - WATER WELLS JUNE - WEATHER... Read More →
Chapter Board Meeting
Chapter Board Meeting
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 →
AT: Educator Workshop Series at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
AT: Educator Workshop Series at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
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 →
AT: Houston Audubon Speaker Series: Partners in Conservation
AT: Houston Audubon Speaker Series: Partners in Conservation
In Person. Register for Free. May 18, 2023 5-6 PM: AviChat Lite 6-6:30 PM: Networking and Refreshments 6:30-7:30 PM: Featured Speaker Join Houston Audubon and some of our regional partners in a conversation about local conservation. Starting with AviChat "Lite," we'll hear from the International Crane Foundation, Galveston Bay Foundation, Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, and... Read More →
AT: Ornithomycology: Where Birds and Fungi Intersect
AT: Ornithomycology: Where Birds and Fungi Intersect
Hybrid - In Person (Austin) or Virtual. Registration is required. With birds in the air and fungi in the earth, you may think that the two don’t interact much. However, there are several documented ways that fungi and birds play roles in each other’s lives. In this talk, we will explore some of the known... Read More →
AT: Fifth Ward Pocket Prairie Presentation by Erica Hubbard
AT: Fifth Ward Pocket Prairie Presentation by Erica Hubbard
Hybrid. In Person OR via Zoom. Register for Zoom Link. Erica will share a visual presentation about the process of converting an abandoned, vacant lot and an overgrown utility easement into a community garden and pocket prairie. Erica Hubbard is the co-founder of the Fifth Ward Pocket Prairie and Hershe Community Garden, an Urban Harvest... Read More →
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
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 →
VSP: Seabourne Third Saturday Work Days, 8:00 – 10:00 AM
VSP: Seabourne Third Saturday Work Days, 8:00 – 10:00 AM
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 →