1. Seabourne Creek Nature Park – Rosenberg
Sponsor: City of Rosenberg Parks & Recreation Department
Sponsor Contact: City of Rosenberg Parks & Recreation Director
TMNCPC Contact: info@coastalprairie.org
Status: Active, Ongoing
Location: Seabourne Creek Park, off Hwy. 36, south of Hwy 59, adjacent to Rosenberg Civic and Convention Center
Description: Rosenberg City Council approved a resolution on June 23, 2009 setting aside 20 acres in Seabourne Creek Park for native prairie restoration. The Chapter was selected to propose and help implement a long-range prairie restoration project that will enhance the nature park for wildlife and public education and enjoyment. The project plan includes site selection, objective-setting, budget and financing, prairie layout, soil analysis, existing plant inventory, site preparation, plant selection, seed and sourcing, planting, signage, and maintenance. Information about meetings and work days will be provided as they are scheduled.
In addition, the Chapter has been asked to provide a 20-year vision for the park; recommend native trees and other plants, including species and locations; create and implement a fish stocking plan; develop and deliver seminars and outreach programs at the Rosenberg Civic Center and the park; provide advice regarding irrigation needs; recommend walkways, in terms of locations and materials; create educational signage; and act as coordinator and liaison for other volunteer organizations’ contributions to the park (e.g. Eagle Scout projects, youth groups, master gardener projects).
# of Volunteers Needed: As many as want to participate. Let’s have the whole Chapter involved!
Supplies Needed: Will depend on the day’s activities. Details will be posted to the Calendar.
Difficulty Rating: 1, 2, or 3 – depending on the activity.
Maximum VSP hours: In accordance with schedule (See Calendar)
2. Seabourne Nature Days
Date & Time: Held four times per year from 10 am to 2 pm.
Sponsor: City of Rosenberg, Texas Master Naturalists Coastal Prairie Chapter
Contact TMNCPC: info@coastalprairie.org
Status: Active, Ongoing
Location: Events held at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
Description: This public event features one of the Texas Master Naturalists of the Coastal Prairie Chapter leading a tour of all the best areas of the park. One area will be spotlighted at each event. Speakers, exhibitors, activities and guided hikes that educate people about the importance of nature and protecting the environment will be offered. This Chapter project needs members to help plan, organize and staff the event. Through this event, we are contributing to valuable public education, improving the Chapter’s visibility in the community and strengthening our ties to our valued partner, The City of Rosenberg.
# of Volunteers Needed: As many as want to participate. Let’s have the whole Chapter involved!
Supplies Needed: Will depend on the day’s activities. Details will be posted to the Calendar.
Difficulty Rating: 1, 2, or 3 – depending on the activity.
Maximum VSP hours: Hours spent on planning committee, hours spent volunteering at set-up, event, and take-down.
3. Fort Bend County Fair “AgTivity Barn”
Sponsor: Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service
Fort Bend Contact: TMN VSP Director
TMNCPC Contact: info@coastalprairie.org
Status: Active, Annual
Location: Event held at Fort Bend County Fair Grounds during the Fort Bend County Fair
Description: Each year the Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service’s AgTivity Barn is set-up at Fort Bend County’s Fair, which takes place in late September. Hundreds of children take school fields trips to see the booths in the AgTivity Barn, and the general public wanders through during Fair hours. As its name implies AgTivity Barn is about things agricultural…..But just because it’s agricultural doesn’t mean there’s no nature out on the farm.
The Coastal Prairie Chapter puts together a booth for the AgTivity Barn based on a specific Texas nature topic. In 2008 we featured animal pelts and alligators. In 2009 we featured snakes. In 2010 it was all about beneficial insects. In 2020 we presented a 7 minute talk on bats to each group of students. This Chapter project needs members to help plan, organize and staff the event.
Planning gets underway in earnest in early summer with the selection of a topic for the year. Additionally volunteers are needed to help with set-up and take-down and staffing a booth for school tours and public hours. Through this event, we are contributing to valuable public education and improving the Chapter’s visibility in the community.
# of Volunteers Needed: As many as want to participate. Let’s have the whole Chapter involved!
Supplies Needed: Will depend on the day’s activities. Details will be posted to the Calendar and Signup Genius.
Difficulty Rating: 1 (set-up = 2)
Maximum VSP hours: Hours spent on planning committee, hours spent volunteering at set-up, event, and take-down.
You will need to submit the following forms to participate in City of Rosenberg Activities Consent to Conduct Criminal History Check and Volunteer Form for Single-Day Events. Events requiring these forms include Fishtastics and the 4th of July Celebration.
When participating an outreach event as a Coastal Prairie Chapter naturalist, the organizer should fill out the public outreach form: