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 →
Nature Day Planning meeting to streamline details for the April 6th event. Check the #team-nature-days channel on Slack for Zoom registration.
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 →
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, webex seminar. February 6th 11am-1pm. Pre-registration required to receive webex meeting link. Register here. Speakers: Craig Hensley and Wendy Anderson, Texas Nature Trackers Biologists, TPWD The Texas Nature Trackers (TNT) program is looking for Master Naturalists interested in becoming TNT certified iNaturalist workshop trainers across Texas. During this workshop we will provide you the training... Read More →
Hybrid, in person and zoom. Free. Pre-registration required, see RSVP email instructions below. When: Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 2:30 p.m. Resource Environmental Solutions 6575 West Loop South, Suite 300 (3rd Floor) Bellaire, TX 77401 Pre-Registration Deadline is Tuesday, January 30 (Conference room has a limited capacity) If attending IN-PERSON, RSVP to Matt Stahman at [email protected]. If joining the meeting via... 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 →
CPC Members Identifying Birds at Seabourne Creek Park Participation is open to the public – all ages and levels of birders are welcome. Binoculars and weather-appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended. Members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists lead the hikes. The hikes are ongoing from October to May. In the event... Read More →
In person workshop, Calhoun County AgriLife Extension Offices complex. Workshop held in the Bauer Exhibit Building, 186 Henry Barber Way, Port Lavaca, Tx 77979 Pre-Registration required. Register here. Hosted by Texas Agri Life Extension Services and Texas General Land Office Get Directions here. Attend this half-day workshop and find out more about nature-based practices to... Read More →
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 →
Virtual - Registration Required - Two presentation times to choose from - 2pm OR 7pm Webinar with Jaime González, Community & Equitable Conservation Programs Director, The Nature Conservancy in Texas How we manage and remake our landscapes have big implications for human health, equity, crime, academic achievement, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation. Currently, many of... Read More →
Virtual. Wednesday, February 7 @ 6:30-7:30 PM CT - Kathleen B. Ligon, Associate Executive Administrator, with Texas Water Development Board 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... Read More →
Virtual - Registration Required - Two presentation times to choose from - 2pm OR 7pm Webinar with Jaime González, Community & Equitable Conservation Programs Director, The Nature Conservancy in Texas How we manage and remake our landscapes have big implications for human health, equity, crime, academic achievement, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation. Currently, many of... Read More →
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 →
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. Free. 7pm CST To register complete reservation link here. A virtual webinar exploring a history of wilderness protection efforts and evolving societal views on wilderness conservation. Hosted by the Aldo Leopold Foundation. "Guided by Aldo Leopold’s idea of the land ethic, we champion both tangible and philosophical transformations for those dedicated to conservation, promoting... Read More →
Virtual. Free. 2024 Webinar Series Kickoff on Thursday February 8th at 7pm CST To register for the Feb 8th webinar complete registration form here. NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement Mission is celebrating 10 years of observational science in a "10-in-10 Webinar Series" for 2024. Webinar topics will address Earth's water, protection of water resources, weather and... 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 →
"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 →
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. February - At Home in the Cold: Winter Birds 2/10/24 and 2/24/24 BIRD WOW-Leads Joyce Tipton... Read More →
February 10, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm FREE All are welcomed to join the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) for its Volunteer Orientation. These are offered every September and February. (Note: Orientations are not required to volunteer! CPC encourages long-term volunteers to complete an orientation within their first year of volunteering). Who: Coastal Prairie Conservancy What:... Read More →