This Thursday: February 19, 9am-12 We have Juncus species available for sprigging and potting plus there will likely be some prep (cutting fabric squares) for the “bulrush balls” to be deployed at the upcoming Pearland Nature Center wetland planting event on March 7. See the note below. The nursery is near 1801 Neptune Lane, Clear Lake City (Houston) 77062.... Read More →
Sea Turtles and You!: Maureen Nolan-Wilde and Carlos Rios (GBAC Master Naturalists) Cephalopods and Fish!: Nathan Veatch (GBAC Master Naturalist) and Julie Massey (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service/Sea Grant) Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary: Flower Garden Banks NMS staff
This Thursday: February 26, 9am-12 We’ll focus again on preparing for the Pearland wetland event (see below). This will include finishing cutting the materials for “bulrush bombs” and consolidating the species we will be using for the project. We still have Juncus species and pickerel weed available for sprigging and potting. Cullen will lead the group this week... Read More →
Watersheds and You!: Mary Carol Edwards (Stormwater Wetland Program Coordinator, Texas A&M Sea Grant) Amphibians 101: Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center Staff Plankton, The Incredibles!: Dr. Steve Alexander (GBAC Master Naturalist)
Book selection: Lone Star Dinosaurs by Louis L. Jacobs.
2 hours AT Presenters: Dick Benoit, John and Lynn Wright Preparation for Hawk Watch.
Topic to be announced: Dr. John Jacob (Coastal Community Development & Environmental Quality Specialist, Texas A&M Sea Grant College Program) Top 10 Wetland Plants! Marissa Sipocz (Wetland Program Manager, Texas A&M Sea Grant) Wetland Identification and Restoration: Marissa Sipocz and Diane Humes
Hello wetland volunteers, Since you have experience with the floating wetlands at Clear Falls, I wanted to let you know about the floating wetlands we will be planting in Pearland, March 7 and 8. We'll be planting and launching a string of floating wetlands this time, plus creating and placing “bulrush balls” (and other species)... Read More →
Local Wildlife and You!: Margaret Pickell (Wildlife Center of Texas and GBAC Master Naturalist) Prairie Ecology: Mark Kramer (Stewardship Manager, Armand Bayou Nature Center) Prairie Field Trip: Mark Kramer and GBAC Master Naturalists
Spring Break - No Class this Week - ENJOY!
