The public is invited to learn about Seabourne Creek Nature Park on a one hour Naturalist led walk. We are thrilled to showcase the rich biodiversity of Seabourne Creek Nature Park through our 7 habitats. This park is a treasure trove of natural wonders, and we invite visitors to connect with nature, explore its diverse... Read More →
Join the Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) in its three (3) organized and separate BioBlitz outings during the Texas Polinator BioBlitz Event, 10/6/2023 - 10/22/2023. There will be an TMNCPC Members only event on Sunday, 10/22/2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, at the Stipelcovich Property. Members must join the project "2023 Texas Pollinator... 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 →
Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across a wide range of interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitat, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved to... 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 →
Virtual 4-Week Course. Registration Required - NOTE: Only course Webinars/Open Discussions are listed on the chapter calendar. This is an asynchronous course that requires additional readings, informal discussions, and project work. Please read below and visit the course web page for all the details. E-STEM Education online course offered by Cornell University Civic Ecology Lab that runs... Read More →
Virtual - Register for Zoom Link American Flamingos in the Midwest. A Northern Gannet in California. A Roseate Spoonbill in Wisconsin. Unusual water bird observations have been in the news recently, generating a lot of excitement in the birding community, but also concerns about habitat loss and the effect of extreme weather events on wild... Read More →
Photo by Paula Dittrick Location - Seabourne Creek Nature Park. Join us for a fun hike looking for insects and other arthropods. We will be led by our AgriLife agent John Few, who will help us find and identify insects and other arthropods, such as spiders and roly polys. We will have some equipment to... Read More →
Virtual 4-Week Course. Registration Required - NOTE: Only course Webinars/Open Discussions are listed on the chapter calendar. This is an asynchronous course that requires additional readings, informal discussions, and project work. Please read below and visit the course web page for all the details. E-STEM Education online course offered by Cornell University Civic Ecology Lab that runs... Read More →
In-Person. Registration Required - Space Limited. Prairie Plant ID Workshop Prairie Plant ID Workshop with Urban Prairie Tours and Seed Collecting Demonstrations Join us for a hands-on workshop showcasing our Gulf Coast prairie plants! We will begin the day with expert speakers covering prairie plant identification, ecology, and taxonomy. We'll then venture out to explore... Read More →
Virtual - REGISTRATION is required. In this TCTWS webinar, Cole Fagen from American Bird Conservancy will speak with us about prescribed fire and the application of drones. Cole is an avid outdoorsman, with degrees in Natural Resource Management from Angelo State University and Oklahoma State University. He has worked with UAV technology to aid in... 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 →
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 →
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: October 28, 2023 - Lead Randolph Watson Topic: Things That... Read More →