Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. The Monarch Conservation Webinar Series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you... Read More →
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CPMN Chapter:Gulf Coast Grassland Bird Trends - webinarTue Jan 27 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pmCoastal Prairie ConservancyDescriptionFree. Webinar. Hosted by Coastal Prairie Conservancy with speaker Wyatt Egelhoff of Houston Audubon.From 2023 - 2025, the Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative has been assessing the population levels of grassland bid species along the Texas Gulf Coast. Learn more about the amazing focal species that call the Gulf... Read More → |
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This webinar will explore how the words we use to talk about invasive species can either support or undermine effective management. Drawing on insights from the Sea Grant-led Invasive Species Language Workshop hosted during National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2024, speakers will look at message framing, metaphors, and naming conventions that can unintentionally reinforce xenophobia... Read More →
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The Houston Chapter of Native Prairie Association of Texas (HNPAT) invites you to join our monthly meeting in person or online on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Programs start at 7 PM at the American Red Cross Bldg. (2700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098).For more information about the Houston Chapter of the Native Prairie Association of TX,... Read More →
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Eocene Fish PrepMembers $75The Green River Formation is renowned for its exceptionally preserved fossil fish, aquatic life, and plant specimens. Learn the techniques of fossil preparation as you carefully remove the surrounding matrix to reveal the intricate details of your fossilized fish. Experience the thrill of discovery firsthand; the finished fossil is yours to keep... Read More → |
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The numbers are in! Join us for an overview of the 2025 Western Monarch Count. Powered by more than 450 participants and generous funders, this annual effort provides vital insight into the status of migratory western monarchs. Isis Howard and Sarah Cuadra-Vargas of the Xerces Society will present key findings from the overwintering season, including... Read More → |
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TPWD Hunter Education 3 Day Course on Hunting 101 at Long Acres Ranch - Day 1 of 3In person. Free event. This is a 'Hands-On' workshop with little 'in the classroom' time. You'll be in the field. Hunting & Shooting Sports 101 courses including, but are not limited to, Deer, Turkey, Hog, Waterfowl, Dove, Upland Game, Small Game, Western Big Game, Bow Hunting, Black Powder, Crossbows, Basic Firearm, Sporting Clays, Big... Read More → |
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Free. With Blas Espinosa Want to support the monarch and native pollinator population this upcoming spring season? Join us Saturday morning to learn how to successfully start natives from seed! No need to register. Please use the following AT Code: AT: Single Presentation: TMN AT Report Hours
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Live. $15.00. Do you often find yourself online trying to figure out how to make your plants thrive? Do you envy your neighbor’s green thumb? Have you always wanted a home garden, but don’t know where to start? Houston Botanic Garden’s Gardening 101 class series is for you! These monthly programs will cover everything you... Read More →
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TPWD Hunter Education 3 Day Course on Trapping 101 at Long Acres Ranch - Day 1 of 3In person. Free event. This is a 'Hands-On' workshop with little 'in the classroom' time. You'll be in the field setting traps, and learning habitat and predator management. Hunting & Shooting Sports 101 courses including, but are not limited to, Deer, Turkey, Hog, Waterfowl, Dove, Upland Game, Small Game, Western Big Game, Bow Hunting, Black... Read More → |
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TPWD Hunter Education 3 Day Course on Trapping 101 at Long Acres Ranch - Day 3 of 3In person. Free event. This is a 'Hands-On' workshop with little 'in the classroom' time. You'll be in the field setting traps, and learning habitat and predator management. Hunting & Shooting Sports 101 courses including, but are not limited to, Deer, Turkey, Hog, Waterfowl, Dove, Upland Game, Small Game, Western Big Game, Bow Hunting, Black... Read More →
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TPWD Hunter Education 3 Day Course on Hunting 101 at Long Acres Ranch - Day 3 of 3In person. Free event. This is a 'Hands-On' workshop with little 'in the classroom' time. You'll be in the field. Hunting & Shooting Sports 101 courses including, but are not limited to, Deer, Turkey, Hog, Waterfowl, Dove, Upland Game, Small Game, Western Big Game, Bow Hunting, Black Powder, Crossbows, Basic Firearm, Sporting Clays, Big... Read More → |
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Free. Is it “red touch yellow” or “red touch black”? Milk snakes have all the looks of danger, but none of the venom! Join us to separate fact from fiction! Discover the truth behind the “cow-milking” myth and learn how these beautiful non-venomous constrictors use clever mimicry to fool predators. It’s a colorful and safe... Read More →
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Registration is now open for the upcoming "Time To Restore - Texas" virtual workshop scheduled for February 4, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.! Anyone with an interest in Texas native plants, their many pollinators and how we can all be better informed about the impact of climate change on our various pollinator restoration efforts is invited to participate in this... Read More → |
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$100. Part 1 is a Zoom webinar. Part 2 is a Field Trip where the number of hours is not defined by GCBO.Description: ID Class & Field TripPart 1 - 6:00-8:00PM February 5th, 2026 – Class webinar session on Zoom.Part 2 - 8:00AM February 7th, 2026 – Field Trip focused around hummingbird banding in the Lake Jackson... Read More →
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Sam Coffman shares the powerful herbal medicine strategies that he's discovered working as a clinical herbalist and combat medic to help you discover:- Why your autoimmune issues often come back no matter what you do- Little known “mistakes” that are sabotaging your results without you even realizing it- The step-by-step herbal protocols I’ve used to... Read More → |
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Have you ever experienced the Big Thicket at night?Bring your flashlight to join a ranger on a hike through the Big Thicket in the dark. This hike will explore some of the stories that make the Big Thicket special and mysterious. If you enjoy legends and real-life stories of the Big Thicket, this is the... Read More → |
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$100. Part 1 is a Zoom webinar. Part 2 is a Field Trip where the number of hours is not defined by GCBO.Description: ID Class & Field TripPart 1 - 6:00-8:00PM February 5th, 2026 – Class webinar session on Zoom.Part 2 - 8:00AM February 7th, 2026 – Field Trip focused around hummingbird banding in the Lake Jackson... Read More →
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Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR AT: Attwater RefugeFirst Saturday Van Tours – Feb 1 | 8:00a – 9:30aSign Up is required and slots fill quickly you are allowed to sign up 3 months in advance!Use this link for more information and to reserve a spot on the tour!Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge | Visit Us -... Read More →
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Houston Botanic Gardens, $45.00In Houston Botanic Garden’s first five years, we’ve seen it all, from historic winter freeze Uri to the surprise Derecho windstorm in May 2024.This year, the Garden’s annual horticultural seminar will focus on building greenspaces that are Texas Tough – capable of outlasting the unpredictability of tomorrow. Topics, presented by the Garden’s... Read More → |
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Native landscaping is more than a design trend; it reflects a shift in how we understand the purpose of our landscapes. In this talk, Beverly shares her path into sustainable landscape design, the challenges that shaped her work, and lessons learned through hands-on experience. She explores where the industry is headed and offers practical guidance... Read More → |
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Each month on the second Tuesday of the month, Texas Master Naturalist present a topic. The topics have not been announced yet for 2026. This free webinar can be listened to in person or the recording can be listened to anytime. You will get credit for Advanced Training live or recorded. "The Bobcat: 2026 Recertification... Read More →
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Join Monarch Joint Venture staff for a captivating 1.5-hour introduction to the hidden lives of these often-overlooked pollinators. The Secret Life of Moths will guide you through the essentials of moth identification and ecology, perfect for those wanting to begin learning more about these butterfly relatives. Read more below...Class type: Live, Interactive on Zoom callDate: Tuesday, February... Read More → |
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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Join Dr. Jorge Santiago-Blay for a free webinar about the Redbud Phenology Project. One of the most iconic native North American trees is the eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis), and we need your help to collect observations so that we can better understand the timing of this tree’s buds, flowering, fruiting, and... Read More →
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Free. Take a closer look at the birds of the Pineywoods with a short, guided walk at Jesse Jones Park (binoculars provided, paved path, less than 1⁄2 mile). Inspired, return to the Nature Center to make mixed-media art (supplies provided). Each class will focus on a different characteristic or classification within Class Aves.To register, please... Read More → |
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There are many ways to create pollinator habitat in your backyard. From plants to overwintering habitat, one small step can make a difference. Join Jennifer Hopwood, Senior Pollinator Conservation Biologist and Rachel Dunham, Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, to explore the steps people can take to build their own pollinator haven. From tips on sourcing... Read More →
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Aldo Leopold Foundation presents Carolyn Finney: Reimagining Conservation; Belonging, Justice, & the Future of the Land Ethic.Nature is often touted as the place we all belong. Yet in reality, people of color far too frequently find themselves out of place in the outdoors, met with anything from bafflement to violence. How can we strive towards true universal... Read More →
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Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, February 12, 2026, when our featured topic will be Under the Lens: Insects, Plants, and their Captivating Shared World with Mika Geiger. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM. The guest presentation begins after a short business meeting.About our topic: Through macro photographs and stories from the field, this... Read More → |
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Greetings Texas Master Naturalists!My name is Rachel Grotte and I am the new Texas Nature Trackers biologist with TPWD. I’m taking over the TNT Bat Acoustic Monitoring Project from the wonderful Craig Hensley who retired this past year. It is with great enthusiasm that I announce our very first project meeting for 2026!This will be a... Read More → |
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An entangled world of vibrant symbiosis exists all around us - growing on tree trunks, gravestones, and embedded into the concrete builds our world. Knitting us together in quiet harmony, lichens are not simply fungi and algae living together. Their relationship challenges our understanding of what constitutes a species and what can be created when... Read More → |
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Free. Don’t be spooked by their fuzzy appearance! Tarantulas may look scary, but these hairy arachnids are totally harmless! Believe it or not, they are more afraid of you than you are of them. Discover the truth about the world’s largest spiders in this “hair-raising” program. We’ll explore their amazing adaptations and vital role in... Read More →
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From Wasteland to Wonder-Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth in the Sub/Urban Landscape presented by Basil CamuJoin Wild Ones for a free webinar, “From Wasteland to Wonder,” presented by Basil Camu. In this webinar, Basil shares a fresh perspective on caring for trees, soil, and land in suburban and urban settings.From Wasteland to WonderWednesday, February 18,... Read More → |
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Location: Indiangrass Preserve, 31975 Hebert Road Waller, TX, 77484Cost: $40Click Here to Register! Refreshments and lunch provided. Come dressed for the outdoors. CEU Credits available!Description: This workshop is offered through the Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative, a collaborative effort with regional partners led by the Coastal Prairie Conservancy to advance land stewardship, habitat restoration, and resilient working lands... Read More → |
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TAMU: Sea Turtle Nest Patrol TrainingDescriptionThe purpose of the Sea Aggie Sea Turtle Patrol is to monitor and protect nesting Kemp’s ridley sea turtles (and other sea turtle species) to assist in the recovery the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle population. Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, and all sea turtles, are iconic marine species in the Gulf... Read More → |
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GULLS AND TERNS OF THE UPPER TEXAS COAST WITH BOB FRIEDRICHS.ID Classes & Field Trip6:00-8:00PM Monday, February 23rd, 2026 – Class session #1 (Zoom).6:00-800PM Wednesday February 25th, 2026 – Class session #2 (Zoom).8:00AM Saturday February 28th, 2026 – Field TripUnfamiliar with Zoom and online workshops? Not to worry! Zoom is quite easy to use on either... Read More → |
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Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. The Monarch Conservation Webinar Series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you... Read More →
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As we dive into 2026, we celebrate 10 years of the Texas Waters program. The Texas Waters Specialist program continues to grow and it's with the support from all of you. Whether it's for the fish we catch, the waterfowl we hunt, the swim with family, the float to connect us to nature, or the tranquil sound... Read More → |
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GULLS AND TERNS OF THE UPPER TEXAS COAST WITH BOB FRIEDRICHS.ID Classes & Field Trip6:00-8:00PM Monday, February 23rd, 2026 – Class session #1 (Zoom).6:00-800PM Wednesday February 25th, 2026 – Class session #2 (Zoom).8:00AM Saturday February 28th, 2026 – Field TripUnfamiliar with Zoom and online workshops? Not to worry! Zoom is quite easy to use on either... Read More →
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Bones have secrets to tell, if you are willing to listen.Explore how forensic anthropologists use bones to create biological profiles for unidentified skeletal remains, aiding law enforcement in giving a name to the missing. After learning the methods used to analyze remains, participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at determining the sex... Read More → |
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Going GREEN Lecture: Organic Vegetable Gardening 101: Soil Preparation and Plant Selection with Bob DaileyThursday, February 26th | 6pm | Online on ZOOMBob Dailey, Master Gardener, writer and organic gardening expert will speak to the GREEN about amending the soil and choosing the proper seeds and plants necessary to raise organic vegetables. Just in time... Read More → |
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Every year the Cradle of Texas Master Naturalist Chapter sponsors an Advanced Training Day. This year's theme is "Water, Water Everywhere". They always have a great lineup of speakers plus fun, hands-on Water Fair activities. This is an in-person event held at the Brazoria County Parks Department's Dude Payne Event Center in Angleton. Breakfast and... Read More →
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Going GREEN Lecture: Organic Vegetable Gardening 101: Soil Preparation and Plant Selection. Bob Dailey, Master Gardener, writer and organic gardening expert will speak to the GREEN about amending the soil and choosing the proper seeds and plants necessary to raise organic vegetables. Just in time forspring preparation.Use the link or button below:https://zoom.us/j/99736398390Please use the following AT... Read More →
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GULLS AND TERNS OF THE UPPER TEXAS COAST WITH BOB FRIEDRICHS.ID Classes & Field Trip6:00-8:00PM Monday, February 23rd, 2026 – Class session #1 (Zoom).6:00-800PM Wednesday February 25th, 2026 – Class session #2 (Zoom).8:00AM Saturday February 28th, 2026 – Field TripUnfamiliar with Zoom and online workshops? Not to worry! Zoom is quite easy to use on either... Read More → |
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