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 →