This month’s Nature Walk will be a “Mindful Outdoor Experience.” Participants will be guided through a series of invitations that will help them connect with their natural surroundings through mindful movement, mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and nature meditation. Led by Texas Master Naturalist Tierra Ortiz-Rodriguez, a certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide and Ecotherapist. We will... Read More →

In Person (San Marcos, TX). Reserve a Spot. Space is Limited. Training Dates (Attend One): 7/9, 8/12, 11/12, 12/9 Texas Stream Team Riparian Evaluation training with the San Marcos River Rangers. This training is open to the public (14 yrs or older, minors must have a guardian present); however, spots are limited. Noprior experience necessary, all materials provided,... Read More →

Virtual.  Register for Zoom Link. Native Plant Society of Texas - Clear Lake Chapter  - July Meeting Site of the former World War II Camp Wallace, the acreage is being steadily restored to coastal prairie, bringing its 925 acres under active management. Two hundred acres are being mowed, spot treated with herbicide, and undergoing prescribed... 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 →

Virtual. Registration Required. Join TMN Program coordinators Mary Pearl Meuth and Michelle Haggerty on the second Tuesday of the month to learn about top conservation issues of the state, earn advanced training hours, and interact with wildlife professionals from across the state! Join us July 11th 2023 12:00 – 1:30pm for a special #TMNTuesday free... Read More →

Topic: Texas Stream Team with Ally Schlandt, Program and Outreach Specialist with The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment 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 →

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 →

4-Part Virtual Series Webinar One: Regreening the Planet: Restoring our Relationships with Soil Biology and Ecosystems Join us to learn about the essential work of soil and ecosystem restoration and how you can be part of the growing ecological movement! Learn from Dr. Adam Cobb about why the soil food web is foundational to restoring... Read More →

*MUST attend 7/13 virtual session AND 7/29 in-person session* If you have been thinking about getting certified to conduct Project WILD Workshops for TPWD, don’t miss your chance! Training for certification is 12 hours minimum. $50 Training fee includes 12 hours CPE and a complete set of WILD books Trainees work in small cohorts to... 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 →

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 →

Come See Live Owls From the Houston Audubon Raptor and Education Center In the dark of night, the nocturnal hunters emerge. Owls spend their nights hunting for prey and raising their families. Learn about these silent hunters and meet live owls. This program is presented by Houston Audubon and has been one of our most... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required. Fee $20. If all else fails, learn tips and tricks for organic and natural pest control in your urban garden. Natural pest control is rooted in ecological principles in nature such as the best strategies in cultivating a vibrant garden resistant to pests, who are the ‘bad guys; of insects, and planning... Read More →

In Person. Cinco Ranch Branch Library - Meeting Room. No registration required. Composting can improve plant growth and health.  Learn how to take your yard and kitchen waste and turn it into rich, healthy earth that builds the soil, feeds the plants, and makes the environment better.  This presentation will be offered by Sam Guardiola... Read More →

Bring the entire family to Sugar Land Memorial Park after dark on Saturday, July 15, 2023, for a Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) Blacklighting and “Mothing” Event. There will be lots of fun and engaging information about Fort Bend’s nighttime neighbors. So, kids … be sure to bring your parents and grandparents. Shannon... Read More →