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 - Zoom Link Please join us for the next presentation in the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) Galveston Bay Area Chapter’s (GBAC) series on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, scheduled for Tuesday, September 5 at 6 pm. At this one-hour presentation, learn about the Karankawa culture. The Karankawa people were a nomadic Indigenous... 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 →

In Person. Registration Required Workshop is FREE. Lunch is offered for $15  - optional Agenda This workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, the Texas Water Resources Institute, and Houston Community College – Katy Campus. The training will focus on the nature and function of stream and riparian zones and the... Read More →

In-Person. Plant Walk at Seabourne Creek Nature Park Come join Susie Doe for a short walk at Seabourne Creek Nature Park to learn about the plants that grow here. We will meet at the Prairie Demo Area this month. Please park in the main parking lot and walk over to the Prairie Area. 2 hours... Read More →

Virtual. Registration Required. Presented by Dr. Stacy Hines  Assistant Professor and Extension Rangeland Habitat Management Specialist Texas A&M AgriLife Extension This presentation will provide an overview of the history of non-native invasive grasses, identification, and three levels of management approaches for restoring native grasslands. Participants will recall the history associated with non-native, invasive bluestems and... 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... Read More →

Houston Audubon Society Speaker Series Free for members, $10 for non-members What if I told you that vultures, shorebirds, and House Sparrows are some of the most accomplished avian singers in North America? Maybe you’ve never heard them before. Or maybe you’ve never heard them quite this way. This presentation will delve into the surprising... Read More →

"Safeguarding Waterfowl and Wetlands: Unraveling the Mission of Ducks Unlimited" 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 6:00 pm for refreshments and social time. September 2023 Program Description: Join us for a captivating presentation by Taylor Abshier,... Read More →

“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 Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... Read More →

In-Person Making your own compost can be a fun and rewarding activity. There are many advantages to making compost, including a healthier garden and less yard waste going to a landfill. Learn how you can easily make your own compost using items from your kitchen, yard, and gardens. Register HERE Log in VMS under -... Read More →

"Looking for a way to get your hands dirty on the prairie?" Look no further. Join the Coastal Prairie Conservancy for its Stewardship Saturdays!" All are welcomed to participate - no experience necessary! Groups larger than ten individuals, please contact [email protected] to register. Who: Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) What: Assist CPC in removing invasive species;... Read More →

In-Person (San Marcos, TX). Contact to Reserve a Spot. Space is Limited.  Training Dates (Attend One): 6/11, 7/8, 8/13, 9/9, 10/15, 11/11, 12/10 Texas Stream Team Standard Core 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... 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: September 9, 2023 - Lead Doug Stewart Topic: Hummingbirds -... Read More →

In Person. No Registration Needed. Join us for our monthly nature hike on the Katy Prairie Preserve! This month’s theme is “Fall Flowers and Grasses.” Enjoy the last blooms of the summer and the heavy seed heads of prairie grasses. Enjoy a guided hike through the prairie, exploring different areas each month Observe and learn... Read More →