Week of Events
AT: Field Notes Symposium
In Person. Registration Required. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is hosting an interactive and intimate environmental symposium in September 2023 to connect Houston area practitioners to share their on-the-ground knowledge and discuss larger conservation initiatives. The goal of this symposium is to foster meaningful dialogue across multi-disciplinary fields – practitioners, educators, designers, landscapers, planners, engineers,... Read More →
AT: Rockport-Fulton Hummerbird Celebration
In Person. Rockport-Fulton, TX Welcome to the 35th Annual Rockport-Fulton HummerBird Celebration! We offer speaker programs, shopping, birding trips, hummer home bus tours and much more. You don't want to miss the spectacular annual hummingbird migration through Rockport and Fulton, Texas. Check the brochure/program for classes/lectures, field trips, session fees and more. 2023 Brochure/Program- Now... Read More →
AT: E. coli Bacteria Water Quality Citizen Scientist Training
AT: E. coli Bacteria Water Quality Citizen Scientist Training
In Person (San Marcos, TX). Prerequisite Training Required (>6mo. of Standard Core). Reserve a Spot. Space is Limited. Texas Stream Team E. coli Bacteria 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. Prior experience REQUIRED (>6 mo.... Read More →
AT: Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable
AT: Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable
In-Person. Registration Required. Join us for the Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable on Monday, September 11. This meeting will be in person only. There is no online component. We will hear from guest speakers, discuss the Parks and Natural Area Awards, and learn about the Fall Field Trip in Galveston. The focus of the meeting... Read More →
AT: NPSOT Clear Lake: How the Native Plants of North America Can be a Useful Resource to You
AT: NPSOT Clear Lake: How the Native Plants of North America Can be a Useful Resource to You
Virtual. Registration Required - Zoom Link...coming soon. September 11: Joe Marcus, NPONA Program Coordinator, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Stay Tuned for more info as it comes available... Log in VMS under AT: NPSOT Seminars/Workshops *Upcoming topics and presenters are subject to change
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy – 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 →
AT: Seed Propagation Class
AT: Seed Propagation Class
In Person. Registration Required. Presented by the Native Plant Society of Texas - Clear Lake Chapter RSVP for the Seed Propagation class taught by Martha Richeson and Marty Shows at the EIH garden tea house. A UHCL parking permit is necessary. September 12, Tuesday 10:30 – 11:30 am Location Environmental Institute of Houston University of Houston-Clear... Read More →
AT: TMN Tuesday – Safer Skies for Migrating Birds
AT: TMN Tuesday – Safer Skies for Migrating Birds
Virtual. Registration Required - Webex Webinar. Join us September 12th, 2023 at 12:00 – 1:00pm for a #TMNTuesdays free webinar to hear about the topic: "Safer Skies for Migrating Birds" from guest speaker, Tania Homayoun, a biologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Every spring and fall, Texas skies become a superhighway for migrating birds. Artificial light at... Read More →
VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 7:30 – 9:30 AM
VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 7:30 – 9:30 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: Shedding Light on Protecting Birds: Research and Recommendations
AT: Shedding Light on Protecting Birds: Research and Recommendations
Virtual. Registration Required - Zoom Cornell Lab of Ornithology - Bird Academy | Open Lectures Migration season is a precarious time for birds, but the more we understand about bird biology and behavior, the easier we can make their journeys. In this webinar, our panel of experts will share insights from their research and how... Read More →
AT: Americas Flyway Initiative: Going Beyond Borders
AT: Americas Flyway Initiative: Going Beyond Borders
Virtual. Registration Required. In the last 50 years, North America lost 3 billion birds. Currently, there are at least 559 Latin American and Caribbean bird species at risk of extinction. To effectively address this urgent biodiversity loss, the National Audubon Society, BirdLife International, and Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) joined forces to form the... Read More →
AT: Merlin Bird ID Trivia: Fall Migration Edition
AT: Merlin Bird ID Trivia: Fall Migration Edition
Virtual. Registration is Required - Zoom. Join us for a bird identification trivia game! The Merlin Bird ID app, developed by the Cornell Lab and powered by machine learning, will be put to the test. Can the app outperform an experienced birder and, you, our live audience? Using photos and sounds, we'll determine who can... Read More →
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
“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 →
VSP: Seabourne Third Saturday Work Days, 7:30 – 9:30 AM
VSP: Seabourne Third Saturday Work Days, 7:30 – 9:30 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 →
VSP: September Bird Survey @ James B. Harrison Long Point Ranch
VSP: September Bird Survey @ James B. Harrison Long Point Ranch
"Come join us as we participate in our annual September Bird Survey and Hike at Harrison-Long Point! Our surveys are of moderate difficulty and range between 2-2.5 miles over 3 hours, covering various habitats. For those who would like to bird stationary, bring your camp chair and we will set you up! Sign-up is required... Read More →