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 →

Survey Leader: Bayard Nicklow, Precinct 4 Parks Naturalist We will start at 7:30 AM in the main parking lot off Eldridge and split the group if we need to. ABOUT THE SURVEY Do you live on the west side of Houston and are you looking for a fantastic place to see an amazing array of... Read More →

Hybrid - 2 Virtual Sessions and 1 Field Session - Register for Course WATERFOWL OF THE UPPER TEXAS COAST WITH BOB FRIEDRICHS ID Classes & Field Trip 6:00-8:00PM Monday, January 22nd, 2024 – Class session #1 (Zoom). Slides by Ron Weeks. 6:00-8:00PM Wednesday January 24th, 2024 – Class session #2 (Zoom). Slides by Ron Weeks.... Read More →

Virtual interactive webinar series with weekly online classes on Mondays at 7pm from January 22 - March 11th.  Register for individual classes or the entire 8 week series here.  Fee for each class is $15 individually or entire 8 week series for $100.   Each class is 1 hour. Join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun... Read More →

Virtual, Webex webinar.  Tuesday January 23rd  11am-1pm Acoustic Monitoring of Texas Bats: A Community Service Project for TMNs Pre-registration required. Register here. New in 2024!  TMN Tuesdays Nature Trackers Mini Series. On the second Tuesday of each month at 12:00pm CST the TMN State Office will offer a virtual advanced training event – with fantastic... Read More →

Virtual.  Free.  This offering is part of the 2024 Monarch Joint Venture Monarch Conservation Webinar series.  Webinars occur on the  3rd or 4th Tuesday each month and are free.  Registration required, complete registration here. Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to... Read More →

Virtual. Tuesday, January 23 @ 6:30-7:30 PM CT - Gregg Eckhardt, Senior Analyst, with San Antonio Water System Part of the Texas Waters Specialist Program Webinar Series 2024 This program is intended to develop a corps of well-informed volunteer specialists who provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of aquatic resources and aquatic habitats within... Read More →

Hybrid.  Course fee for 5-week program to achieve certification. See Land Care Institute Certification Program website for costs and schedule details here.   Course begins January 23rd with weekly webinars Tuesdays/Thursdays and in-person training Saturday February 17th, online exam February 20th. Course requires pre-reading assignments and attendance to weekly online classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00p-8:30p,  with... Read More →

Virtual, zoom registration here. Discussion on the basics of fungal DNA extraction and the process it undergoes to amplify for species identification. We will discuss why specific regions of mushrooms are used for identification, what a species is, and what are the limitations of DNA identification. This class will not go over the technical aspects... Read More →

Hybrid meeting, in person and online zoom.  Free.  Zoom participant seating limited to 100.  The San Antonio chapter of NPSOT is hosting a hybrid meeting on Native Grasses in Residential Landscapes. In person: meeting held at The Gathering Center at the Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy (San Antonio) Online:... Read More →

Hybrid - 2 Virtual Sessions and 1 Field Session - Register for Course WATERFOWL OF THE UPPER TEXAS COAST WITH BOB FRIEDRICHS ID Classes & Field Trip 6:00-8:00PM Monday, January 22nd, 2024 – Class session #1 (Zoom). Slides by Ron Weeks. 6:00-8:00PM Wednesday January 24th, 2024 – Class session #2 (Zoom). Slides by Ron Weeks.... Read More →

Registration required - click here Annual Seed Sorting and Pizza Party at the Red Cross Building, 2700 Southwest Freeway. Coastal Prairie Conservancy and Houston Native Prairie Association of Texas join together to host this special event. Roll up your sleeves and help sort the seeds from the chaff while you visit with your prairie friends.... Read More →

Insect Hike: Insects in Winter In person at Seabourne Creek Nature Park.  Participation is open to the public, all ages welcome.  Wear appropriate clothing (see description below.) Some trails may be muddy following recent rains. Where do insects go during winter? We'll explore the park looking in leaf litter, logs, tree holes, and more places... Read More →

Webinar.  Free.  Register here to receive program zoom link. Join Rosemary Malfi and Aaron Anderson from the Xerces Society’s Pesticide Team for an “ask me anything”session. Rosemary and Aaron will give short presentations with case studies on practical pesticide reduction outreach and policy reform ideas. We will have plenty of time for Q&A and group... Read More →

Webinar,  Free.  Program of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. In the Life of Beetles: Superstars of soil health, pollination, and more! Register here to receive zoom link details. Beetles are one of the most diverse groups of insects on the planet and are endlessly fascinating. Join Jennifer Hopwood to learn more about how beetles... Read More →

Hybrid.  Course fee for 5-week program to achieve certification. See Land Care Institute Certification Program website for costs and schedule details here.   Course begins January 23rd with weekly webinars Tuesdays/Thursdays and in-person training Saturday February 17th, online exam February 20th. Course requires pre-reading assignments and attendance to weekly online classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00p-8:30p,  with... Read More →

Virtual.   Register for Zoom link. NPSOT Trinity Forks chapter meeting and online program. Program counts for 1 hour AT.   Open to public. Learn Garden Design Principles Using Native Prairie Plants in a one hour online seminar presented by Neil Diboll, native plant industry pioneer and internationally recognized native plant ecologist. Our beautiful, hardy prairie flowers... 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 →

Hybrid - 2 Virtual Sessions and 1 Field Session - Register for Course WATERFOWL OF THE UPPER TEXAS COAST WITH BOB FRIEDRICHS ID Classes & Field Trip 6:00-8:00PM Monday, January 22nd, 2024 – Class session #1 (Zoom). Slides by Ron Weeks. 6:00-8:00PM Wednesday January 24th, 2024 – Class session #2 (Zoom). Slides by Ron Weeks.... 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 at John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center, 9950 Katy Hockley Rd, Cypress, TX, 77433 Want to get serious about birding but just don’t have the right binoculars? Interested in insects but you can’t get close enough? In this session by Whitney Lanfranco of Land Sea Sky you’ll learn binocular basics like optimum aspect... 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 of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. January – Wildlife in our neighborhood! 1/13/24 and 1/27/24 SKINS AND SKULLS WOW-Lead Jan Peterson Learn to... Read More →