Some events may require pre-registration. Please check with the event organizer beforehand.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
NPSOT The 2024 NPSOT Fall Symposium Committee invites you to join NPSOT members from across Texas for three days of camaraderie, learning and sharing about native plants. To be held from the 10th to 12th of October in New Braunfels, the full schedule will include 20 insightful presentations, a choice of local guided field trips, the Annual State Meeting... 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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
TPWD Wildlife Diversity Webinar Series October 16 - Population Genetics of the Crawfish Frog November 20 - East Texas Seep Forests and Texas Screwstem December 18 - Habitat Suitability Modeling for the Houston Toad To register for one or more of these virtual webinars, click HERE Log in VMS as AT:Other
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 →
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 →
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
Virtual Native Prairies Association of Texas, Fayette Prairie Chapter presents the Webinar series: Climate, Water, Science and Society in 21st Century Texas: An Historical Perspective How will climate change impact Texas and the native prairie and savanna ecosystems? How do we plan restorations to be sustainable in 2050? Do we need to change our land... Read More →
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar Series Zoom live webinar series. Do you love to learn about insects? Then join Entomologist Wizzie Brown each month on the third Friday at 10am CST for an exciting discussion about creeping things in the backyard. Oct 18, 2024 10:00 AM- Creepy arthropods (other than spiders) Nov 15, 2024 10:00 AM-... 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 →
Monarch Joint Venture AT: Other Join us for a Monarch Conservation Webinar monthly throughout the 2024 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues May, Nov, Dec) at 1PM Central Time. DATE AND TIME Tue, January 23, 2024 – Tue, December 17, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST LOCATION Virtual- Monthly on the 4th Tuesday... Read More →
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 Houston Chapter of the Native Prairie Association of Texas (HNPAT) invites you to join our monthly meeting in person at the American Red Cross Bldg or online. Come at 6:30 PM to socialize and connect. There will be refreshments. You are welcome to bring something. The Zoom session will be up about 6:30 PM;... Read More →
Coastal Prairie Conservancy - 2024 Lands and Legacies Conference 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... Read More →
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 →
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 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
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 →
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 →
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 →
