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 →

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 →

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 →

VSP: Pollinator Ramble: Ecological Surveys at Kleb Woods, Tuesday, September 17th  9:00AM- Noon Join seasoned Precinct 4 naturalists and entomologist Anita Schiller PHE in the field to discover and document insect pollinators at Kleb Woods. Designed for nature enthusiasts aged 14+, participants will get hands-on experience with survey techniques, species identification, and ecological data collection.... 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 →

Presented by Brittany Chesser, Aquatic Vegetation Management Program Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service This 1-hour how-to educational program will focus on emergent aquatic vegetation, which are rooted plants often along the shoreline that stand above the surface of the water. We will cover how to identify common native and non-native species that can quickly... Read More →

Learn how to upcycle mushroom blocks to grow more mushrooms, build soil, clean up contamination and more.  Join Angel Schatz for a myceliating talk on the Mushroom Block Giveaway program that has grown the Central Texas Mycology into one of the most active myco clubs in North America. This talk will explore the profound impact... 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 →

In person.  Meet at the Jim & JoAnn Fonteno Senior Education Center, 6600 Bissonnet Street, Houston 77074.   The education center is across the street from Harris County Precinct 4 Park - Bayland Park.  Dress for outdoors. Join Master Naturalist Chevvy Tang for a mindful Nature Walk exploring the biodiversity of plants, insects, birds and animals... Read More →

Dark Sky International is hosting a webinar on Night Matters - Impacts of Artificial Light Pollution on Marine Biodiversity at 1pm CST September 18th. Speaker Tim Smyth is a professor at Plymouth Marine Laboratory and primary author of A Global Atlas of Artificial Light at Night Under the Seas.  He will discuss the hidden consequences... Read More →

Join American Bird Conservancy as we celebrate the 5 year anniversary of the delisting of the Kirtland's Warbler from the Endangered Species Act. For many, the Kirtland's Warbler is a rare sight, as it has specific habitat requirements and one of the smallest breeding ranges of any North American bird. It was one of the... 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 →

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.

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 →

Instructor:  Tiffany Ritter The  Houston Arboretum & Nature Center hosts youth educator workshops throughout the year with a variety of nature and science topics.  These workshops are designed for adults who work with children in a variety of natural settings. All educators are welcome at our workshops; classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders, homeschool parents... Read More →

Become a TPWD Certified Volunteer Angler Education Instructor Date: Sept 19,2024 Time: 5:00pm - 9:30pm Location: Kenneth D Welch Outdoor Learning Center To register for this event please contact: Michael Scherer, TPWD Certified Volunteer Instructor Trainer Email: michael@fishingsfuture.org Primary Phone: (832) 202-5221 For more information on Angler Education visit page here.    For New TPWD volunteers:... Read More →

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 ecosystems? How do we plan restorations to be sustainable in 2050? Do... Read More →

In person at Nellie Gail Ranch, 10305 Highway 159 W, Belleville TX 77418 In this workshop you will learn how to identify KR and have an opportunity to practice individual plant treatment (IPT) with Tim Siegmund, TPWD Private Lands Program Leader. Hosted by Marvelyn and Trey Granger.  This workshop includes handling of herbicides. Tickets sell... 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 fee $20 before September 13th, $30 after.  The Coastal Prairie Conservancy is pleased to present Acres in Action, a hands on workshop on land management with an emphasis on waterfowl and quail. Workshop will be held at Coastal Prairie Conservancy Visitor Center, 31975 Hebert Road in Waller, TX, 77484  from 9am - 3pm in... 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 →

GCBO Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza. Saturday, September 21st 7:30am - 12:30pm Our friends at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory need some help with kids activities, parking, selling snacks, and a few others. Please email Celeste Silling csilling@gcbo.org The address is 299 Hwy 332 W, Lake Jackson

VSP: Bird Survey at JB Harrison Long point September 21st 7:30am - space is limited Hello birders! From Hannah Muegge: September is just around the corner. Let’s kick off Fall, with a Bird Survey out at Harrison-Long Point on Saturday, September 21st @ 7:30am. For more information and to register, please visit our sign-up genius:... 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

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 →

VSP: Kickerillo- Mischer Preserve Park Clean Up Saturday (KMP Volunteer Day - Park Clean Up), September 21, 2023 8:00AM - 12:00PM Registration Required Contact: Park Programs - 713-274-4201 Email: parkprograms@pct3.hctx.netHelp us beautify the Preserve! Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve and the adjacent “Harris County Park” (sometimes referred to as KMP south) for a volunteer cleanup day. School groups, scouts,... Read More →

VSP: Buffalo Bayou Cleanup - 9/21/2024 9:00am - 12:00pm This qualifies for Waters Specialist VSP but anyone can participate. Please register below for yourself and anyone from your family or group who may be attending with you. The exact meeting location can be found here: Terry Hershey Park 1001 S Dairy Ashford Rd Houston TX... Read More →

September 21 9am - 11 am in person. To register go to www.MissouriCityGreen.org. Worm Composting Workshop ​Saturday September 21, 2024 9:00 - 11:00am Missouri City Recreation and Tennis Center 2701 Cypress Point Drive ​Missouri City, TX 77459 Missouri City Green, in partnership with Fort Bend Master Gardeners, will present a family-friendly worm composting workshop where participants will learn how to... Read More →

Moth night at Deer Park Prairie this Saturday, September 21 from 7:30p to 10:30p to survey nocturnal insects.  Volunteers are asked to bring their camera/phone to document insects and log their observations into iNaturalist.  The observations will automatically be added to the prairie's project.  Light stations will be set up on the side of the... Read More →