July 8th, in person, 8:30am - 11:30am. Free.   This AgriLife extension presentation is at 1402 Band Road in the Agriculture Center Conference Room.  Rosenberg, Tx 77471. Contact Dr. Abdul Hakeem, Fort Bend/Brazoria County agent via phone or email on attached flyer.  Scan the QR code to register for program.   Log into VMS under AT:... 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, starting at $15 per class and discounts for series. To register for classes visit webpage here. July 8 - 29, 2024 Monday, July... 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 →

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 →

Save the date!  Virtual webinar, 12pm - 1pm.  Pre-Registration required. Texas Master Naturalists - TMNTuesdays 2024 webinar series will be hosted on the the second Tuesday of each month (except March, occurs on first Tuesday) through the year. TMNTuesdays are a way to learn about top conservation issues of the state, earn advanced training hours,... 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 →

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 →

$35 Fee to attend.  Virtual. The migratory journeys made by many species of birds are the energetic equivalent of running many consecutive marathons. Unlike a human running a marathon, though, birds can’t stock up on protein bars to eat along the way! In this webinar, we will discuss different types of bird migration and how... Read More →

Hybrid. Free, 6pm - 8pm.  In person location: 1700 University Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76107 or online attendance via registration link below. Join the Fort Worth Water Department in this in-person and online seminar. Designed to beautify the landscape, while at the same time taking advantage of water that would otherwise run down the storm drain,... Read More →

In the past decade, Houston has experienced a prairie renaissance, marked by the development of numerous prominent pocket prairies on school and university campuses. These native plantings serve as educational tools and resilience infrastructure. Join Della Barbato, Director of Education for the Native Prairies Association of Texas, as she discusses the significance and ecosystem services... 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 →

July 12th 9am - 11am  at Don Greene Nature Park, 6009 Cypress St, Houston, TX 77074 In person, outdoor guided hike.  Bring water, hat and dress for weather conditions. Hike registration required due to limited parking. Join naturalist Janice Walden on a guided Foraging hike at the Don Greene Nature Park.  Learn how to identify... 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.

The Gulf Coast Chapter has asked for assistance at their Kolter Elementary Pollinator Garden. The school is located at the corner of Runnymeade and Dumfries streets in Houston, 9701 Runnymeade . In addition to working in the garden, there is new native planting in front of school that needs tending. Please come for an hour... 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 volunteer@coastalprairieconservancy.org to register. Who: Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) What: Assist CPC in removing invasive species;... Read More →

Jetty clean-up at  Surfside Jetty County Park, Surfside Texas from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Meet in the park parking lot. https://maps.app.goo.gl/wCjsr1eZAFnSwn8Y9 This qualifies for Waters Specialist VSP but anyone can participate.

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. July Plastic-Free July 7/13/24 and 7/27/24 Lead Debbie Wendt Learn why it is important to reduce plastic... Read More →