Sundays in August & September on Galveston Bay with a TPWD angler guide. Pre-registration required, limited slots available. Galveston Island State Park is hosting in-the-field guided angler education "Basic Angler Education for Galveston Bay" on Sunday mornings in August and September from 9am - 12pm.  This is a hands-on experience with gear and guide for... Read More →

This is a Virtual Birding curriculum.  Beginning Birding is a virtual series covering birding basics and birding skills with instructor Kristine Rivers.  Classes are Monday nights at 7pm for 1 hour, and may be booked individually or as an entire series.  Fees apply, starting at $15 per class and discounts for series. Important note:  Topic... Read More →

Virtual.  Zoom meeting invite and registration details will be posted on TWS Slack channel. The study group series for 2024 is hosted by members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter (CPC) Texas Waters Specialist Study Group.  September's session will cover: Session 4: Chapter 4: Ecosystem Services pg 51-65     discussion leaders Susan Walther and James Yi... 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 →

The 2024 Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training course will be held every TUESDAY and THURSDAY  starting Tue September 3, 2024 through Tue October 29, 2024, 10 a.m. - noon (Every Tuesday & Thursday) — Virtual Curriculum contact: Wizzie Brown ebrown@ag.tamu.edu YOU MUST BE A CERTIFIED MASTER NATURALIST OR MASTER GARDENER TO TAKE THIS TRAINING.  Over the... 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 →

The 2024 Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training course will be held every TUESDAY and THURSDAY  starting Tue September 3, 2024 through Tue October 29, 2024, 10 a.m. - noon (Every Tuesday & Thursday) — Virtual Curriculum contact: Wizzie Brown ebrown@ag.tamu.edu YOU MUST BE A CERTIFIED MASTER NATURALIST OR MASTER GARDENER TO TAKE THIS TRAINING.  Over the... Read More →

Sept 12th,  virtual.  7pm CDT Aldo Leopold is known best as a forester, wildlife ecologist, and author of A Sand County Almanac who thought deeply about a land ethic. But have you ever considered of him as one who cared about citizenship? Susan Flader, who wrote the first biography of Aldo Leopold, will explore what... 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 →

VSP Bioswale Planting Willow Waterhole Bayou Planting event sponsored by Houston Wilderness. The first of the six lots purchased by the City of Houston for flood control along the Willow Waterhole Bayou will be planted with over 800 plants. Be part of this special event. When: Friday, 9.13.24 Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm Where: 5659 Cartagena,... Read More →

Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:00am -10:00am (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

It’s time to start organizing volunteers for our annual Hummingbird Festival! This year the event will be on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include hummingbird banding, raptor shows, nature walks, kids activities, presentations in the auditorium, and farm house tours. There will be two 4-hour volunteer shifts: morning (8 a.m. – noon, including... Read More →

Free and open to the public.  This event is outdoors so dress for current weather conditions.  Bring a water bottle, hat, camera or phone for close up photos, notepad, and closed toe shoes are recommended. Plant Walks at Seabourne Creek Nature Park with Texas Master Naturalist Susie Doe Take a 2 hour walk with botany... Read More →

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 →

Popular prairie conservationist Jaime González is giving a lecture at the main campus of the Houston Museum of Natural Science Saturday morning, September 14th starting at 9:30am.  Ticket pricing for the lecture ranges $12-18, additional fees apply for museum access. Texas wildflowers are often appreciated for their beauty but that’s just the start of their... Read More →

This 1.5 hour guided field hike will be offered on 5 Saturdays between August and October along the cove waters of West Bay near Galveston Island State Park.  Dates available for registration are August 17, August 31, September 14, September 28, and October 26.   To register please visit webpage here.  (Note: TMNs may receive AT... Read More →

September 14th 10am. Virtual.  Program information found here.  Registration link for zoom information here. Texas Children in Nature is hosting a Teacher Workshop with Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, The Witte Museum. Few animals inspire minds the way that Cretaceous-era creatures do! By learning about the land through the lens of dinosaurs, educators can... Read More →

Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor 10:00a to 2:30p Sat, September 14, 2024 Location: Bass Pro Shops 1000 Bass Pro Drive Pearland, Tx 77047 This free workshop is open to anyone 18 or older interested in learning and teaching fishing skills in their communities. All equipment and materials are provided for the workshop. After... 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. September - Fantastic Fungi 9/14/24 and 9/28/24 Lead -Shari Lewis (co lead- Lisa Sanders) Learn some fun facts... Read More →