Week of Events
AT: Save The Date! Society for Ecological Restoration – Texas Chapter Conference
Save the Date! November 7th - 9th In Houston, Texas. The Texas Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration (TXSER) is hosting it's 27th Annual Conference in November in partnership with the University of Houston. This year's theme: Restoration Everywhere: Working from Urban to Rural Landscapes. Conference fees vary depending on membership status and student... Read More →
AT: Save The Date! Society for Ecological Restoration – Texas Chapter Conference
Save the Date! November 7th - 9th In Houston, Texas. The Texas Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration (TXSER) is hosting it's 27th Annual Conference in November in partnership with the University of Houston. This year's theme: Restoration Everywhere: Working from Urban to Rural Landscapes. Conference fees vary depending on membership status and student... Read More →
AT: NPSOT Native Landscape Certification Program Fall Courses – Level 3 Class
Level 3 NPSOT Native Landscape Certification course series. Registration for the Fall Classes for the Native Landscape Certification Program series opens August 1st at 8am. Levels 1 through 4 classes are hosted by various NPSOT chapters throughout the state. Some are by zoom, some are in person. To view all course dates and locations visit webpage... Read More →
AT: Save The Date! Society for Ecological Restoration – Texas Chapter Conference
Save the Date! November 7th - 9th In Houston, Texas. The Texas Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration (TXSER) is hosting it's 27th Annual Conference in November in partnership with the University of Houston. This year's theme: Restoration Everywhere: Working from Urban to Rural Landscapes. Conference fees vary depending on membership status and student... Read More →
AT: Birding Behavior Virtual Workshop Series – Birding for Fun
AT: Birding Behavior Virtual Workshop Series – Birding for Fun
Join Birding for Fun for a Bird's Eye View on Behavior in their winter series on Monday evenings. Classes online are Mondays at 7pm-8pm via zoom. Fee applies, each class is $15 with discounts on multiple class registrations. Participants may register for individual classes or whole series. Join us for this special series of Monday... Read More →
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
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: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 8:00 – 10:30 AM
VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 8:00 – 10:30 AM
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 →
VSP: Seabourne Monthly 1st Wednesday Bird Hike
VSP: Seabourne Monthly 1st Wednesday Bird Hike
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 →
AT: Texas Watershed Steward Workshop – Caldwell
AT: Texas Watershed Steward Workshop – Caldwell
Nov 7, Free. In person workshop. Pre-register before Nov 4 to receive lunch. The Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) program is a statewide one-day educational program designed to improve the quality of Texas’ water resources by educating and informing local stakeholders about their watershed, potential impairments, and steps that can be taken to help improve and... Read More →
VSP Weekly Bird Walk at John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center
VSP Weekly Bird Walk at John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center
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 →
AT: Plant Walk with Susie Doe – Seabourne Creek Nature Park
AT: Plant Walk with Susie Doe – Seabourne Creek Nature Park
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 →
AT: Great Plains Fire Science Exchange Webinar – Fire is Central
AT: Great Plains Fire Science Exchange Webinar – Fire is Central
Nov 7th 9:30a-11am This webinar addresses the topic of prescribed fire and its importance for private landowners. Panelists will share lessons learned by experts who work closely with a key subset of “students of fire” as private landowners. Like any other group of people working in wildland fire, private landowners range from people who are... Read More →
AT: Xerces Society Webinar – In the Life of Extraordinary Dragonflies
AT: Xerces Society Webinar – In the Life of Extraordinary Dragonflies
Nov 7th 12pm-1pm CST, Virtual via zoom. Join Dr. Jessica Ware from the American Museum of Natural History as she explores the world of dragonflies and damselflies. These incredible insects have many hidden talents! Learn about their unique life history, their conservation, and what you can do to help these important insects. About the Speaker:... Read More →
Chapter Program
Chapter Program
“Exploring the Green Gems of Rosenberg – Nine City parks you may not know about", by Cary Lamensky November 2024 Program Description Join us on Thursday, November 7th at 7:00 PM at the Rosenberg Civic Center for our monthly program featuring Cary Lamensky, the City of Rosenberg’s Director of Parks & Recreation. Cary will share... Read More →
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
“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 →
AT: Life in the Pond at Klebs Woods Nature Center
AT: Life in the Pond at Klebs Woods Nature Center
In person. Kleb Woods is located at 20303 Draper Rd, Tomball, Tx 77377. Presentation begins at 12:30 followed by outdoor activity. Family friendly. Registration required. For more information and to register, click HERE. This offering will qualify for one hour of AT. Log in VMS under AT: Skills Enhancement Courses
VSP Willow Fork Park- Volunteer in the Pollinator Garden
VSP Willow Fork Park- Volunteer in the Pollinator Garden
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
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy – Stewardship Saturdays
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy – Stewardship Saturdays
"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 →
VSP: Second Saturday Pollinator Garden Workday At Kolter Elementary School
VSP: Second Saturday Pollinator Garden Workday At Kolter Elementary School
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 →
FREE Nature Day at Seabourne Creek Nature Park-Autumn in the Arboretum
FREE Nature Day at Seabourne Creek Nature Park-Autumn in the Arboretum
Join us for a delightful day outdoors at the Arboretum in Seabourne Creek Nature Park! 🌳 Surrounded by the lush greenery of this wonderful outdoor space, you'll be able to explore the fascinating world of trees. Embark on an adventure with our interactive Scavenger Hunt, exploring the grounds and learning about the diverse array of... Read More →
AT: Arboretum Native Plant Propagation Class
AT: Arboretum Native Plant Propagation Class
Nov 9 in person from 10:30a-12:30p. Fee applies. Limited seating available, check website registration often if added to wait list. Many native plants aren’t available at nurseries – so grow them yourself! In this hands-on class you’ll learn about different methods of plant propagation. Then, you’ll get the rare opportunity to collect seeds and cuttings... Read More →
VSP: 2024 Saturday Outreach at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
VSP: 2024 Saturday Outreach at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
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. November - Leave the Leaves11/9/24 Lead Aida Pita (Co-lead-Shannon Westveer) Why should we Leave the Leaves?... Read More →