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Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
First Saturday Van Tours The first Saturday of each month, a guided van tour of the refuge will take visitors on a 11/2 hour trip through the prairie. Join one of our staff for drive through the refuge to learn about the native coastal prairie, history of the refuge, the biology of the Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken, and what’s... Read More →
NDC – Tree ID Walk
NDC – Tree ID Walk
Any season is a great season to learn about trees! Jim McKee, a Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher will be leading more walks throughout the year to teach us how to identify the trees that live here in Russ Pitman Park. You’ll learn how to use leaf, bark, twig characteristics, and more to... Read More →
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NPSOT: Xeriscaping to Tame a Thirsty Yard
NPSOT: Xeriscaping to Tame a Thirsty Yard
NPSOT Clear Lake Chapter Meeting - ZOOM Deedy Wright discusses what “xeriscape” means and its basic principles. The presentation will show an actual transition from a “contractor” landscape to a xeriscape and show landscape examples of what ideas such as a “No Grass Front Yard,” a “Repurposed Fountain” or a “Mixed Hedge” can look like.... Read More →
Beginning Birding Virtual Classes
Beginning Birding Virtual Classes
Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her next series of Beginner Birding Virtual Classes! Classes will be held via Zoom on Mondays at 7pm. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Classes are designed to be interactive, and you will get the most benefit from... Read More →
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TMN Tuesday – State of the Program
TMN Tuesday – State of the Program
Program Coordinators, Michelle Haggerty and Mary Pearl Meuth, will present a webinar focused on the state of the program on Tuesday, January 9 from 12-1pm. If you can’t make it, no worries - the recording will be available shortly after on our website. Mary Pearl and Michelle will recap 2023, reflect on the 25th Anniversary of the... Read More →
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NDC: Monthly Winter Bird Walk
NDC: Monthly Winter Bird Walk
Mary Ann Beauchemin or Eric Duran will lead a monthly bird walk in Russ Pitman Park throughout the winter. In addition to our “Winter Texan” songbirds we have sometimes had interesting “migrants” stay and overwinter. Most winters we have some western hummers like Rufous & Black-chinned, and less commonly a few Calliopes visit the park.... Read More →
Environmental Education: Measuring Impacts for Growth
Environmental Education: Measuring Impacts for Growth
Children in Nature Network AT: Other Environmental Education: Measuring Impacts for Growth Webinar with Kelly Albus, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas Water Resources Institute and MIchelle Wood-Ramirez, Tarrant Regional Water District Environmental education programs are included in nearly all sustainable resource management strategies, with millions in funding going toward programs for public and youth audiences... Read More →
Protecting Galveston’s Ecosystems: Research Update and Panel Discussion on Ghost Wolves
Protecting Galveston’s Ecosystems: Research Update and Panel Discussion on Ghost Wolves
Researchers and conservationists will hold a town hall meeting in the Moody Gardens Auditorium to discuss research updates on the Ghost Wolves of Galveston Island and preservation of their habitat. The term, "Ghost Wolves", refers to the coyotes of Galveston Island that have genetics of the extinct red wolf. Pre-registration is recommended: https://bit.ly/Galvestontownhall Enter VMS... Read More →
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Ornithomycology: Where Birds and Fungi Intersect
Ornithomycology: Where Birds and Fungi Intersect
Audubon Texas and Central TX Mycological Society AT: Audubon Society Ornithomycology: Where Birds and Fungi Intersect – Jan 11 |6:00p – 7:00p WEBINAR Ornithomycology: Where Birds and Fungi Intersect | Audubon Texas Register HERE With birds in the air and fungi in the earth, you may think that the two don’t interact much. However, there... Read More →
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Galveston Island SP: Winter Birding
Galveston Island SP: Winter Birding
Owl bet it will be a hoot It's winter on the island and a great time to learn about our feathery winter residents. Join us on an exploration to learn basics of birding, identify resident species, and hopefully catch sight of some uncommon birds. All ages are welcome. Meet at the Clapper Rail trailhead at... Read More →
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Beginning Birding Virtual Classes
Beginning Birding Virtual Classes
Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her next series of Beginner Birding Virtual Classes! Classes will be held via Zoom on Mondays at 7pm. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Classes are designed to be interactive, and you will get the most benefit from... Read More →
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From Forest to Prairie to Town Square: The Promise of Habitat Restoration in Texas
From Forest to Prairie to Town Square: The Promise of Habitat Restoration in Texas
River Oaks Garden Club A Panel Discussion with: Justin Penick, President, Acorn Forestry April Sansom, Ph.D., Executive Director, Bamberger Ranch Preserve Karen Stafford, Statewide Fire Prevention Coordinator, Texas A&M Forest Service 9:30 Coffee 10:00 Presentation The speakers will present a panel discussion discussing the dedicated efforts across Texas to improve and restore our native habitats. ... Read More →
CPC: Lunch and Learn: Nature-Positive Resources for Landowners
CPC: Lunch and Learn: Nature-Positive Resources for Landowners
Free Virtual – Register for Zoom Link Join Coastal Prairie Conservancy and Wildlife Habitat Federation (WHF) for a lunch and learn highlighting technical assistance available to landowners. WHF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing on-the-ground technical guidance for the restoration, management, and generational sustainability of prairie and grassland habitat for the conservation of soil, water, air,... Read More →
TXHAS: Texas Folsum Fluted Point Survey
TXHAS: Texas Folsum Fluted Point Survey
Houston Archeological Society AT: Archeological Society Texas Folsom Fluted Point Survey As our January speaker, we welcome lithic analyst and Paleolithic researcher Dr. Alan Slade, who will present a program on the Texas Folsom Fluted Point Survey. In 1985, David Meltzer of Southern Methodist University (SMU) initiated a survey of Clovis fluted points in Texas... Read More →
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NPSOT: Native Landscape Certification Program Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities
NPSOT: Native Landscape Certification Program Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities
Learn how to assess and create a stewardship plan for your land. Note: This is a One-day 100% online class - Instructor presentations followed by a video "field trip." Class Outline: NLCP Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities What land stewardship is and why it matters Applying stewardship - from urban yards to large... Read More →
Galveston Island SP: Winter Birding
Galveston Island SP: Winter Birding
Owl bet it will be a hoot It's winter on the island and a great time to learn about our feathery winter residents. Join us on an exploration to learn basics of birding, identify resident species, and hopefully catch sight of some uncommon birds. All ages are welcome. Meet at the Clapper Rail trailhead at... Read More →
NPSOT – Native Landscape Certification Program Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities
NPSOT – Native Landscape Certification Program Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities
Virtual via Zoom Learn how to assess and create a stewardship plan for your land. Log in VMS as AT:NPSOT Description Class Outline: NLCP Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities What land stewardship is and why it matters Applying stewardship - from urban yards to large natural areas Threats to natural habitats and resulting impacts... Read More →
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GCBO: Waterfowl of the Upper TX Coast, 2 Zoom Classes & 1 Field Trip
GCBO: Waterfowl of the Upper TX Coast, 2 Zoom Classes & 1 Field Trip
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory AT: Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Waterfowl of the Upper Texas Coast with Bob Friedrichs 6:00-8:00PM Monday, January 22nd, 2024 – Class session #1 (Zoom). Slides by Ron Weeks. 6:00-800PM Wednesday January 24th, 2024 – Class session #2 (Zoom). Slides by Ron Weeks. 8:00AM Saturday January 27th, 2024 – Field Trip Details... Read More →
Beginning Birding Virtual Classes
Beginning Birding Virtual Classes
Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her next series of Beginner Birding Virtual Classes! Classes will be held via Zoom on Mondays at 7pm. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Classes are designed to be interactive, and you will get the most benefit from... Read More →
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TMN Tuesday – TNT (Texas Nature Trackers) Mini-Series
TMN Tuesday – TNT (Texas Nature Trackers) Mini-Series
Virtual Acoustic Monitoring of Texas Bats: A Community Science Project for TMNs Log in VMS as AT: TMN Tuesday Register HERE For more information, look HERE and scroll for info about this date's program
Other: Fungal DNA Barcoding (for species identification)
Other: Fungal DNA Barcoding (for species identification)
Central Texas Mycological Society AT: Other GUEST SPEAKER: DR. LIZ BOWMAN WHERE: Online via Zoom (link below) We will go over the basics of fungal DNA extraction and the process it undergoes to amplify it for species identification. As part of this, we will discuss why specific regions of mushrooms that are used for identification,... Read More →
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GCBO: Waterfowl of the Upper TX Coast, 2 Zoom Classes & 1 Field Trip
GCBO: Waterfowl of the Upper TX Coast, 2 Zoom Classes & 1 Field Trip
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory AT: Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Waterfowl of the Upper Texas Coast with Bob Friedrichs 6:00-8:00PM Monday, January 22nd, 2024 – Class session #1 (Zoom). Slides by Ron Weeks. 6:00-800PM Wednesday January 24th, 2024 – Class session #2 (Zoom). Slides by Ron Weeks. 8:00AM Saturday January 27th, 2024 – Field Trip Details... Read More →
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NPSOT: Garden Design Principles Using Native Prairie Plants
NPSOT: Garden Design Principles Using Native Prairie Plants
Native Plant Society of Texas AT: NPSOT The January meeting will be broadcast only via Zoom (see Zoom link below) This one hour online seminar will be presented by Neil Diboll, native plant industry pioneer and internationally recognized native plant ecologist. Our beautiful, hardy prairie flowers and grasses provide year round interest as well as... Read More →
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GCBO: Waterfowl of the Upper TX Coast, 2 Zoom Classes & 1 Field Trip
GCBO: Waterfowl of the Upper TX Coast, 2 Zoom Classes & 1 Field Trip
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory AT: Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Waterfowl of the Upper Texas Coast with Bob Friedrichs 6:00-8:00PM Monday, January 22nd, 2024 – Class session #1 (Zoom). Slides by Ron Weeks. 6:00-800PM Wednesday January 24th, 2024 – Class session #2 (Zoom). Slides by Ron Weeks. 8:00AM Saturday January 27th, 2024 – Field Trip Details... Read More →
HANC: Tree Planting Workshop
HANC: Tree Planting Workshop
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center AT: HANC $25 member / $35 nonmember Instructor: Rafael Renteria Ages 12+ November to February is the best time to plant trees in Houston. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn best practices for tree planting: how to pick the right location, prepping the site, digging the right hole, and post-planting... Read More →
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Beginning Birding Virtual Classes
Beginning Birding Virtual Classes
Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her next series of Beginner Birding Virtual Classes! Classes will be held via Zoom on Mondays at 7pm. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Classes are designed to be interactive, and you will get the most benefit from... Read More →
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TMN Galveston: Ghost Wolves Reviving an endangered species
TMN Galveston: Ghost Wolves Reviving an endangered species
Virtual Please join TMN Galveston Chapter for a discussion on the background and journey of Galveston’s “Ghost Wolf” coyote population. Topic: Ghost Wolves: Reviving an endangered species Speakers: Dr. Bridgett VonHoldt and Dr. Kristin Brzeski Log in VMS as AT: Other Use the link below to pre-register for the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcO-hrz0sEtdqoa8Wd82n5sAS3m5dYHr3 After registering, you will... Read More →
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TX Wildlife Assoc: Texas Waterfowl Symposium
Texas Wildlife Association – Texas Waterfowl Symposium Join Texas Wildlife Association and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the Texas Waterfowl Symposium on February 1st and 2nd, 2024 in Corsicana, TX. The Symposium will feature a full day of presentations, panel discussions, raffle prizes, catered meals, and more. Participants will also have the chance... Read More →
GCMN Chapter Meeting
GCMN Chapter Meeting
Open to the Public 6;30 Social 7:00 PM Chapter Business Log in VMS as GCMN: Chapter Business: Chapter Meeting - note that you may add travel time up to the amount of time spent on Chapter Business No later than 7:30PM Monthly Speaker - Members look to email invitation for speaker details Log in VMS... Read More →
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TX Wildlife Assoc: Texas Waterfowl Symposium
Texas Wildlife Association – Texas Waterfowl Symposium Join Texas Wildlife Association and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the Texas Waterfowl Symposium on February 1st and 2nd, 2024 in Corsicana, TX. The Symposium will feature a full day of presentations, panel discussions, raffle prizes, catered meals, and more. Participants will also have the chance... Read More →
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Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
First Saturday Van Tours The first Saturday of each month, a guided van tour of the refuge will take visitors on a 11/2 hour trip through the prairie. Join one of our staff for drive through the refuge to learn about the native coastal prairie, history of the refuge, the biology of the Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken, and what’s... Read More →
HANC: Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series, Multiple Dates
HANC: Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series, Multiple Dates
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center AT: HANC Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series First Saturday of the month February – May 10:00 am – 12:00 pm $130 member / $190 nonmember Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12+ If you want to get serious about building a backyard wildlife garden but don’t know where to start, we’ve got... Read More →
NDC – Tree ID Walk
NDC – Tree ID Walk
Any season is a great season to learn about trees! Jim McKee, a Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher will be leading more walks throughout the year to teach us how to identify the trees that live here in Russ Pitman Park. You’ll learn how to use leaf, bark, twig characteristics, and more to... Read More →