Advanced Training

Texas A&M AgriLife   CWD and White Tail Deer Health and Management by Jacob Dykes – Oct 3 | 12:00p – 1:00p| Fee CWD and Whitetail Deer Health and Management - New Registration (tamu.edu) Log in VMS as AT: AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife Southeast Texas Native Seed Mix Workshop For more info, click HERE Send email to Deborah January-Bevers at deborah@houstonwilderness.org if interested in attending. Log in VMS as AT:Agrilife

Virtual October 2024 - Join us as we hear about projects from five Texas Master Naturalist Chapters for our 2024 Annual Meeting Chapter Project Fair: Bluestem Chapter, East Texas Chapter, Galveston Bay Area Chapter, Hays County Chapter and North Texas Chapter. Each chapter will present on their project entry for the Annual Meeting contest. The... Read More →

Welcome to the TMN-COT Fall Field Day 2024! The Texas Master Naturalist – Cradle of Texas Chapter is pleased to host our 7th Annual Fall Field Day on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 10am-3pm. Our theme this year is “Open to Interpretation” and we are looking forward to a fun, hands-on, interactive event that will... Read More →

The Xerces Society and Bee City USA IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Toolkit by Aaron Anderson of The Xerces Society To protect pollinators, Bee Cities and Campuses are reducing pesticide use and embracing integrated pest management practices. To help, we’re launching a new IPM Plan Toolkit to guide affiliates as they create or improve their IPM... Read More →

Homegrown National Park Unlawning America with Benjamin Voight Join HNP and Benjamin Vogt for a crash course in selecting native plants for your locale, the benefits of matrix design for climate resilience, and the basics of management (from site prep to weeds to several years after install). For more info and to register, click HERE)... Read More →

Overview It is amazing that NASA’s Earth-observing satellites can collect data from around the globe to help us better understand and protect our home planet! Have you ever wondered how we compare the data we obtain from satellites with data we collect on the ground to ensure that satellites are accurate with their measurements? Join... Read More →

Hosted by NPSOT Clearlake Beyond Butterflies by Erin Mills Beyond Butterflies takes a deep dive into the world of native pollinators. Erin Mills will take us through each of the main groups of pollinators, discuss their biology and needs, and introduce us to some fascinating members of each group. We will end with some specific... Read More →

Texas A&M Agrilife Pond Management Myths by Dr. Todd Sink This 1.5-hour how-to educational program will unravel common pond myths and mismanagement practices. Often, it is more difficult to “re-educate” pond owners to dispel long-held myths and mismanagement practices than it is to educate a new pond owner with no pre-existing “knowledge.” For instance: Do... Read More →

The Xerces Society In the Life of Moths:  An Unseen Majority by Dr. David Wagner Although not as well known as butterflies, moths outnumber butterflies and play a critical role in our world. Learn about their natural history, threats, and what you can do to help these incredible animals. Webinar Registration - Zoom Log in... Read More →

Native Prairie Association - Fayette Prairie - Impact of Climate Change Upon Soil Microbiome & Biogeochemical Processes by Elizabeth BowmanHiro Technologies, Austin https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5579994496?pwd=eGFEYmc2Z0R2bGw2TjlrTzYwT1V1UT09 Meeting ID: 557 999 4496 Log in VMS as AT:NPAT

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Monthly Lunch and Learn: Arachnids Link to join webinar (free, but limited to the first 100 who join): Launch Meeting - Zoom Log in VMS as AT: Agrilife

The Coastal Prairie Conservancy and partners are excited to announce the 2024 Lands & Legacies Conference! A joint conference between the Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative (TCPI) and the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative (TGSI), this year’s conference is hosted by The George Ranch in Richmond, Texas on October 24th and 25th. Conference topics will include... Read More →

Galveston Island State Park   - Ecosystems of West Bay (Lake Como) Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface. Galveston Bay is full of life. As the grasses of the prairie descend into the marsh, the plant and animal life changes with the tides. Become a defender of the bay by learning... Read More →

YOU MUST BE A CERTIFIED MASTER NATURALIST OR MASTER GARDENER TO TAKE THIS TRAINING! Over the course of 8 weeks and 30+ instructional hours, you can gain a greater understanding of entomology. Some of the topics include the identification of common insect orders, an overview of IPM, native pollinators, arachnid identification, medical/ veterinary entomology, urban... Read More →

The Xerces Society All About Arachnids: Halloween’s Eight-Legged Wonders by Dr. Sebastian Echeverri Join us for this special Q&A session with Dr. Sebastian Echeverri, spider scientist, wildlife photographer, and science communicator. Sebastian will show his arachnid pets and answer all of your questions. Come with your curiosity and celebrate Halloween with us! Webinar Registration -... Read More →

Next Level Birding - Hot on the Trail! Virtual Workshops by Kristine Rivers, Birding for Fun! Cost is $15 per workshop (Oct 10, 17 and 31) Log in VMS as AT: Other  

Native Landscape Certification Program, Level 1 is being offered In-person in Clear Lake or via Zoom. Summary: Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are... Read More →