Our Mission
The Texas Master Naturalist™ Program’s mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas. Coastal Prairie Chapter members volunteer mainly in Fort Bend, Waller and Wharton counties.
New Training Class – Spring 2026
The 2026 Spring class is now full. For future training class information, click below.
Monthly Chapter Program – March 5th 2026
“The Art of Seeing Birds” with Amber Leung
Join us on Thursday, March 5, at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center for an interactive program, the “Art of Seeing Birds“. Struggling to tell one sparrow from another—or wondering what field marks really matter when birds won’t sit still? Better Birding Through Art offers a fresh, engaging way to level up your birding skills through the power of drawing. In this interactive program, nature educator and featured 2024 Great Texas Birding Classic artist Amber Leung reveals how simple sketching techniques can dramatically improve observation, memory, and bird identification. By slowing down and drawing what you see, you’ll train your eye to notice avian anatomy, feather groups, posture, and key field marks that often go overlooked in the field.
Participants will take part in guided sketching drills, explore the structure and function of bird forms, and learn how nature journaling can deepen understanding while fostering a stronger connection to conservation. Join in person or online with just paper and pencils—no artistic experience required.
Whether you’re a beginner birder, a seasoned lister, or simply curious about nature, this program offers a creative, memorable way to see birds—and birding—differently.
About Our speaker:
Amber Leung is the owner of Wild Arts of Texas, where she combines art and science to create meaningful nature education experiences for all ages. As the featured artist for the 2024 Great Texas Birding Classic and a Texas Master Naturalist with over a decade of experience, Amber has worked with Houston Audubon, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and county parks to inspire conservation through creativity.
Coastal Prairie Chapter programs are free and open to the public. This program will be held in-person at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Please plan to arrive at 6:00 pm for refreshments and social time. The program starts at 7pm.
A Zoom option is available. After registering below, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Current Projects
- Seabourne Creek Nature Park is our signature project. Come visit us!
- 3/4/26 8:00am Monthly Bird Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
- 3/5/26 7:00pm Monthly Chapter Program: “The Art of Seeing Birds” with Amber Leung
- 3/15/26 8:00am Monthly Nature Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
- 3/26/26 9:00am Monthly Insect Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
Coastal Prairie Chapter Blog
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Invasive: When Introduced Species Run Amok
Not all introduced species are invaders, but Texas invasive species are ecosystem disrupters. Learn who they are and how to battle them
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A Year in Review, 2025 in Photos and Numbers
Immediate Past-President Susan Walther shares a slide stack PDF highlights of her last year as Chapter President; view it here
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No Rest for Winter Volunteers, February 2026 Issue Courier
When weather brings Master Naturalists indoors, they bring the joys of nature with them; read the full issue here (Cover photo: Raymond Choo)