Nature Day at Seabourne Creek Nature Park – Where Nature Comes Alive
September 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm FREE EVENT!
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature at Seabourne Nature Park’s first-ever Nature Day! Discover the magic of our breathtaking Butterfly Garden, where vibrant colors and delicate wings create an unforgettable experience. There will be fun for the whole family! A few of the activities planned include face painting and henna hand art; butterfly origami and scavenger hunts. You will also have an opportunity to hear 20-30 minute presentations by Master Naturalists (Speaker Schedule is below). Native wildflower seeds will also be given away to attendees.
Speaker Schedule:
10:15am “Creating an Irresistible Habitat for Pipevine Swallowtail Butterflies” by Jamie Fairchild
11:15am “Harnessing the Power of Native Plants: Drawing Pollinators to Your Landscape” by Shannon Westveer
12:15pm “Native Bees vs Honey Bees and Building Artificial Habitats for Beneficial Insects” by Barry Thompson
1:15pm “Monarch Migration and Milkweeds – an Ancient Marriage” by Dr. Diane Russell
The event will take place in the park’s Butterfly Garden, 3831 TX-36, Rosenberg, 77471. Be sure to enter the park via TX- 36.
Monthly Programs
Coastal Prairie Chapter programs are held on the first Thursday of the month (except October). Chapter members and the public may attend either in-person (venue may change) or by Zoom. Meetings are held at the Rosenberg Civic Center, 3825 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX 77471, unless noted otherwise.
November 2, 2023: Information about our exciting November program will be posted here soon
Chapter members and the public may also attend by Zoom. After registering below, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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.
Current Projects
- Seabourne Creek Nature Park is our signature project. Come visit us!
- Seabourne Nature Day – Saturday, September 23, 2023 10:00am to 2:00pm
- Nature Walk Sunday September 24, 2023 at 6:30pm
- First Wednesday Monthly Bird Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Perk October 4, 2023 at 8:00am
Recent Blog Posts
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Community Outreach: Chapter WOWs, Event Information
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