Virtual The Texas Waters Specialist study group will be having a discussion session on Monday, June 19 covering Ch. 6 – "The Role and Function of Wetlands and Estuarine Systems" and Ch. 8 - "Human Caused Instruments of Watershed Change" Topics that we’ll be discussing include: What functions do wetlands perform? How do wetlands affect... 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 →

In-Person, REGISTRATION is required. Dragonflies are very easy to photograph if you know a little bit about their behavior. Join esteemed nature photographer, Kathy Adams Clark, for this class at the Indiangrass Preserve. You’ll need a camera with a telephoto lens in the 300-500mm range. The weather could be warm so dress accordingly.  Wear appropriate... Read More →

Virtual. Register to Attend. Fee - $20 In this presentation, Ms. Lauren Simpson showcases her front yard transformation to a thriving and diverse pollinator garden. She introduces our pollinators and their needs, showcases a wide variety of prairie plants that help pollinator plants thrive, and shares management techniques to welcome pollinators into any garden. (At... Read More →

Virtual (Zoom Link) Presented by the Native Plant Society of Texas - Austin Chapter A lot has changed since fossil records indicate that clumsy beetles began spreading pollen as they ate their way from one flower to another. After 150 million years, the dynamics of pollination are still a work in progress. By offering nectar... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required. Fee = $55 This interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on June 21 (8:00 am-3:30 pm CDT), and June 23 (8:00 am-3:30 pm CDT), with plenty of breaks and time for Q & A. Registration page, indicates the workshop runs June 21st-23rd; however, the workshop will only be held... 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 →

RESCHEDULED to June 21st at 12:00pm - Virtual. Register for Zoom Link. Audubon Texas hosts fruitful panel conversations on the impacts of air pollution to birds’ health and habitat Bird abundance is an important indicator of the health of ecosystems. Sensitive to toxins and pollutants, problems detected in wild birds can serve as an early... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required. It's a High-Stakes Numbers Game: Our Bet's on the Texas Horned Lizard to Win! The Fort Worth Zoo is working with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to evaluate the feasibility and scientific methods used to reintroduce captive-hatched Texas horned lizards into formerly occupied habitats of Texas. This presentation will encompass information about... Read More →

Topic: Mapping Texas Landscapes on the Go: Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments’ TEAMgo Tool with Wendy Anderson, Spatial Analyst-Wildlife Division with Texas Parks and Wildlife 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... Read More →

An educational series ... Water Wednesdays' focus is to educate, inform, and increase awareness of #allthingswater June 21 - Weather A look at the 2023 Hurricane Season forecast. REGISTER 2023 WATER WEDNESDAYS MARCH - CoCoRaHS APRIL -AQUAPONICS MAY - WATER WELLS JUNE - WEATHER JULY - WATER SAFETY AUGUST - AQUATIC INVASIVES 2023 Water Wednesdays... 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 →

Virtual. Registration Required. Did you know that you can help make critical bird conservation work happen in your community? Bird City Network is here to show you the possibilities and get you started on the road to a community that is healthier for both birds and people. Join American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and Environment for... Read More →

Hybrid - In Person (Denton, TX) OR Virtual (Zoom Link Below) Presented by the Native Plant Society of Texas - Trinity Forks Chapter Our June program will be presented by Jerry Hamby.  Jerry is a Texas Master Naturalist, a Texas Master Gardener and a member of Trinity Forks Chapter of NPSOT.  His program will be... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required. Fee = $55 This interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on June 21 (8:00 am-3:30 pm CDT), and June 23 (8:00 am-3:30 pm CDT), with plenty of breaks and time for Q & A. Registration page, indicates the workshop runs June 21st-23rd; however, the workshop will only be held... 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 →

Per Fenglin Du, Parks Development Manager, Parks and Recreation City of Sugar Land, "This summer 9-10am on every Friday starting from tomorrow, I invite the student volunteers to come to butterfly garden to help improve the habitat there. If any master naturalists have time and can join us, that will be greatly appreciated." Who: City... 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 →

In Person. Registration Required. $15 Fee. Learn how to grow and care for pollinator plants that thrive in Houston! Each participant will go home with a pollinator plant! Adults with children welcome to bring children free of charge. Log in VMS under AT: Master Gardener Events  

In Person. Registration Required. Fee $5 (CTMS Members) $10 (Non-Members). Space Limited. Join legendary mycologist David Lewis, author of Mushrooms of the Gulf Coast States who has discovered many new species of mushrooms in Deep East Texas at the Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary (LNTS). The sanctuary is a pristine 655 acre property with trails and... Read More →

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: June 24, 2023  Topic: Join the Bug club! (and Native... Read More →