Week of Events
NSPOT Native Landscape Certification Courses – Registration for Spring Classes 2024
Spring 2024 Class Registration will OPEN February 1st at 8 am. Hybrid classes involve an online presentation and in-person plant walks and exercises depending on the class. Online classes are presented via Zoom. Classes are consistent across the state but focus on the characteristics and plants of the region in which they are taught. Please... Read More →
Ft. Bend County Extension Open House
Ft. Bend County Extension Open House
Who: Fort Bend County Extension What: Open House highlighting volunteer organizations Where: AgriLife Extension Office 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471 When: Monday, January 29, 2024 10:30am - 6:30am We have an opportunity to meet and greet the public at the Ft. Bend County AgriLife Extension Open House on Monday, January 29th from 10:30am to... Read More →
AT: Beginner Birding Virtual Class Series – 8 Week Course
AT: Beginner Birding Virtual Class Series – 8 Week Course
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 →
AT: Houston Botanic Garden Land Care Institute Certification Course Series
AT: Houston Botanic Garden Land Care Institute Certification Course Series
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 →
VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low Members: 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... Read More →
VSP Volunteer Garden Docent Training @ Mercer Botanic Gardens
VSP Volunteer Garden Docent Training @ Mercer Botanic Gardens
Garden Docent Training (All four Thursday sessions required) February 1, 8, 15, and 22, 8:30 a.m. to noon Do you have a passion for Mercer, gardening, or the outdoors? Mercer is looking for volunteers to lead walking tours for the community. This comprehensive training program consists of four sessions, combining classroom instruction with outdoor experiences.... Read More →
AT: Chapter workshop with Scott Buckle, TMN Galveston Chapter
AT: Chapter workshop with Scott Buckle, TMN Galveston Chapter
February 1st 2p-4pm, free in-person workshop for Coastal Prairie chapter members. Look for the workshop invitation via Sign Up Genius to submit registration. Workshop Speaker - Scott Buckle, TMN - Galveston Bay Chapter Scott spent his childhood days exploring the "wild" areas near his home in Houston. He began to develop an interest in animal... Read More →
AT: Houston Botanic Garden Land Care Institute Certification Course Series
AT: Houston Botanic Garden Land Care Institute Certification Course Series
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 →
Chapter Program
Chapter Program
"Homegrown National Park" with Doug Tallamy Coastal Prairie Chapter programs are free and open to the public. This live program will be held virtually via Zoom. Admission is free but all attendees will need to pre-register. Program Description Douglas (Doug) Tallamy is the founder of “Homegrown National Park®.” A professor in the Department of Entomology... Read More →
AT: Native Prairie Association of Texas Herbicide Workshop (La Grange)
AT: Native Prairie Association of Texas Herbicide Workshop (La Grange)
In person workshop 9a-5pm at the Historic Casino Hall, 254 North Jefferson, La Grange, Texas. Fee of $35/person, lunch included. Buy tickets here. This workshop is intended for two audiences: (1) those already using herbicides in prairie/savanna restoration/maintenance and wishing to learn more about their effective and safe use, and (2) those not doing prairie/savanna... 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 →
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER VSP: Seabourne First Saturday Work Day, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER VSP: Seabourne First Saturday Work Day, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
CANCELLED - FEB 3rd due to inclement weather. 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 →
AT: Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series
AT: Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series
In person classes, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Attendance to all 4 Saturdays February-May to qualify for certification. Register online here. Cost: $130 member / $190 nonmembers First Saturday of the month February – May 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12+ If you want to get serious about building a backyard... Read More →
AT: Winter Care for Native Plants
AT: Winter Care for Native Plants
In person at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Registration required, fee for class. Registration link here. Should one prune perennials to remove frost damage? Do cold-growing grasses require special care? Learn the answer to these questions and many more during Winter Care for Native Plants. New and experienced gardeners are welcome! Bonus: Instructor Colleen Dieter... Read More →
AT: Tree Identification Walk at Russ Pitman Park
AT: Tree Identification Walk at Russ Pitman Park
In person at Russ Pitman Park, located at 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX, just inside West 610 Loop between Bellaire Blvd and Evergreen. Any season is a great season to learn about trees! Jim McKee, a Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher leads outdoor monthly walks on tree identification. You’ll learn how to use leaf,... Read More →
AT: Basics of Beekeeping for Beginners
AT: Basics of Beekeeping for Beginners
In person at John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center, 9950 Katy Hockley Rd, Cypress, TX, 77433 Interested in keeping bees but don't know how to begin? Learn how to keep bees from our staff and area experts through an informative presentation and hands-on demonstration. From hive structure to honey production, you'll learn the basics of... Read More →