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.  To register for a training see website here. Teacher Workshops are six repeat session trainings that introduce attendees to the Texas Wildlife Association, in-class and outdoor lessons and activities, and how to incorporate natural resources into classrooms or programming.  Lessons focus on teaching land stewardship, native wildlife, and water conservation and are Science TEKS-aligned... Read More →

In person at Babe's Beach, 6477 Seawall Blvd in Galveston, TX.  2024 Turtle Trails patrol training series. During this program you'll have the opportunity to embark on a 1-mile patrol walk, learn about our local sea turtle species, their nesting habits, how to identify tracks, the process of excavating eggs from a nest, why it's... Read More →

Virtual curriculum.  Beginning Birding virtual class summer series with instructor Kristine Rivers.  Classes are Monday nights at 7pm for 1 hour, and may be booked individually or as a series.  Fees apply, $15 per class or $100 for series. To register for classes visit webpage here. Monday, June 17, 2024: Understanding Your Birding Field Guide - Crest,... Read More →

Petri Wasp by Chuck Snyder Texas Master Naturalist only backlighting event on private property. Members: Watch the #vsp or #proj-citizen-science channels on Slack or follow the SignUp Genius link in the Weekly Bulletin to participate. Limited attendance.    Maximum 18 hours per day

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 →

In person only.  This in-person session with Greg Pearson includes a short description of Houston native milkweeds followed by a step-by-step process for successfully growing your own native milkweed plants from seeds. Approximately 1 hour. Attendees must commit to growing a few milkweeds for the chapter’s spring plant sale. Location Environmental Institute of Houston University... Read More →

In person 4-part series NASA GLOBE Observer Mission: Mosquitoes in Science presented at Harris County Precinct 4 parks Klebs Wood Nature Center & at John Paul Landing Park.  Park locations: John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center, 9950 Katy Hockley Rd, Cypress, TX 77433. Klebs Woods Nature Center located at 20303 Draper Rd, Tomball, TX, 77377... Read More →

Free.  Virtual.  June 18th 7pm - 8pm Given the wonders of rain gardens and the ongoing interest in everything about them, the program portion of NPSOT, Austin’s June 18, Chapter meeting is Rain Gardens. Our presenter is Shannon Brown of Ecosystem Regeneration Artisans. Shannon founded ERA Landscapes to unite talented land stewards on projects that realize... 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 →

Free. Virtual.  Webex sessions monthly from 12pm - 1pm CST. Texas is home to tens of thousands of native animal and plant species that form the fabric of over 800 habitat types, from bottomland hardwood forests, big tooth maple canyons, to black grama grasslands. Hundreds occur only in Texas and nowhere else in the world.... Read More →

Virtual. 6:30p - 8pm June 19th.  Pre-registration required, $10 fee to attend.  See flyer QR code to register or contact atjohn.oconnell@ag.tamu.edu | http://brazoria.agrilife.org/. Hot Texas Summers are hard on wildlife of all species, especially during years of below average rainfall.  Join us Wednesday June 19th at 6:30 PM CT for Water Wednesdays, an 1.5 hour educational program on what you... Read More →

The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) monthly chapter meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at 7:00pm and will be immediately  followed by the monthly board meeting on the same zoom call. All TMNCPC chapter members are welcome to both meetings. Advance registration will be required via a... Read More →

Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education... Read More →

Hybrid.  To register for a training see website here. Teacher Workshops are six repeat session trainings that introduce attendees to the Texas Wildlife Association, in-class and outdoor lessons and activities, and how to incorporate natural resources into classrooms or programming.  Lessons focus on teaching land stewardship, native wildlife, and water conservation and are Science TEKS-aligned... Read More →

Join fellow Master Naturalists from the Gulf Coast Chapter and participate in Pollinator Week. You will need to join Pollinator week project to have observations included and to be able to count it as volunteer hours (if you participate in the mothing event at Shannon's you should already be registered). From: Rich Sommer, Gulf Coast... Read More →

Garden Workdays at HMNS @Sugar Land on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 9 AM - 11 AM. Contact Jamie Fairchild if you have questions. See the Sign Up Genius on Slack.

Webinar via webex.  Thursday June 20th 12pm CST It's Pollinator Week!   Join speakers Dr Aaron Anderson of the Xerces Society, Dr. Lora Morandin and Dr. Kristen Lear of Bat Conservation International as they discuss various myths about bats and pollinators.  The public can  email their toughest myths to pollinators@epri.com and the panel will bust those... Read More →

Note: date update, June's webinar moved from June 6 to June 20th.  Virtual.  Free.  2024 Climate Change and Implications for the Fayette Prairie Ecosystem Webinar Series.  A series of 7 webinars offered on a Thursday monthly/bimonthly from 6pm - 7pm, beginning February 2024. How will climate change impact Texas and the native prairie and savanna... Read More →

Virtual.  Pricing $15 per workshop session, each class is 1.5 hrs duration from 7pm-8:30pm CST.  Birding for Fun is hosting a summer workshop series  designed for intermediate birders.  It is recommended that beginner birders take the "Beginning Birding" class series  as a pre-requisite but this is not mandatory.   All experience levels are welcome. Purchase individual... Read More →

In person, June 21st from 9am - 4:30pm at Long Acres Ranch, 23355 Richmond Pkwy. Richmond Texas 77469. There is a fee to attend of $20.  Lunch will be provided.   To register send email to Jon McLeod at jon.mcleod@tpwd.texas.gov or use QR code in flyer. Presentation topics include sustainable grazing, game bird management, predator control,... 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 →

Registration opens August 1st for one of two virtual offerings Restore Texas Pollinator Workshops to be held August 21st and August 24th. Choose to attend one virtual workshop either Wednesday August 21st or Saturday August 24th from 9:30a - 11:30a CST. View registration details at NPN Time to Restore website here. Pollinator restoration has many... Read More →

Zoom live webinar series.   Do you love to learn about insects?  Then join Entomologist Wizzie Brown each month on the third Friday at 10am CST for an exciting discussion about creeping things in the backyard. Entomologist Wizzie Brown is a Senior Extension Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.  Brown received a BS in... Read More →

Sun in Fog - photo by Noel Zinn Members: 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... Read More →

Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:30am -12:00pm (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring  your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell 281-797-1527.

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 the... 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. June-What’s that Bug in my Backyard? 6/8/24 and 6/22/24 BACKYARD OBSERVATION WOW-Lead Kayleigh Minin Learn different... Read More →

Mary Spolyar will lead this Mothing event. Please park on the street but NOT in front of residences. Deer Park Lawther Prairie 1222 E. Purdue Lane Deer Park Questions?: Mary Spolyar – mlspolyar@att.net Maximum 18 hours per day