Advanced Training

$120 for 8 week series.Birding for Fun presents Fierce Beauty of Raptors: Bird's-Eye View on Behavior Virtual SeriesMondays at 7pmSeptember 8 - October 27, 2025 Register Now! What makes a bird a raptor? We'll answer that question, talk about families of both diurnal and nocturnal raptors (falcons, accipiters, buteos, owls, etc.), and take an in-depth look at the... Read More →

Tuesday, September 2⋅10:00am – 12:00pmWeekly on Tuesday, Thursday, until Oct 31, 2025MASTER VOLUNTEER ENTOMOLOGY ADVANCED TRAINING: See Requirements!When – Tuesdays and Thursdays, September-October 10am-12pm17 weekly sessions.*sessions are recorded if you cannot make it, you can watch later* (if recorded, they do not count towards AT hours)Cost - $125YOU MUST BE A CERTIFIED MASTER NATURALIST OR... Read More →

Virtual webinar series for 2025 from Monarch Joint Venture.  One Tuesday each month at 1pm CST.Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This 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... Read More →

Lauro Martinez, Land Program Manager, HCA Click Here to Register | 12:00 - 1:00 PM This webinar willcover strategies for working with landowners to promote water infiltration and mitigate erosion on your property to support and protect water resources.

Tuesday, September 2⋅10:00am – 12:00pmWeekly on Tuesday, Thursday, until Oct 31, 2025MASTER VOLUNTEER ENTOMOLOGY ADVANCED TRAINING: See Requirements!When – Tuesdays and Thursdays, September-October 10am-12pm17 weekly sessions.*sessions are recorded if you cannot make it, you can watch later* (if recorded, they do not count towards AT hours)Cost - $125YOU MUST BE A CERTIFIED MASTER NATURALIST OR... Read More →

Tuesday, September 2⋅10:00am – 12:00pmWeekly on Tuesday, Thursday, until Oct 31, 2025MASTER VOLUNTEER ENTOMOLOGY ADVANCED TRAINING: See Requirements!When – Tuesdays and Thursdays, September-October 10am-12pm17 weekly sessions.*sessions are recorded if you cannot make it, you can watch later* (if recorded, they do not count towards AT hours)Cost - $125YOU MUST BE A CERTIFIED MASTER NATURALIST OR... Read More →

$60 for non-NPSOT members; pays for classes 1-4Learn 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 taught. This class is hosted by the Clear Lake Chapter... Read More →

Galveston Bay Foundation: Join us at the Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens for a Rain Barrel Workshop! This workshop will consist of a supply pickup, hands-on presentation, and opportunities to explore Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens!You must register to purchase a rain barrell (Cost $40 for rain barrell).

Learn about the owls that call ABNC home! Your adventure begins with a short presentation on our local species. Then, your guides will lead you on a hike through ABNC's forest and prairie ecosystems as you search for owls. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open!Members $14/Non-members $16Know before you goThe maximum capacity... Read More →

Fall foliage is beautiful to witness. Join Martin de Vore to learn about our native flora. Discover which trees and plants change color with the seasons and which ones stay green all year long. Take a stroll down some of our scenic trails afterwards to bask in the beauty of the fall foliage of Jones... Read More →

Have a “berry” good time as you join a ranger for an introduction into identifying the wild edibles of the Big Thicket. Meet at Kirby Nature Trail. 2 miles, 1½ hours.Take a walk with us! Learn about the things that make Big Thicket special while strolling with a park ranger. We offer a variety of... Read More →

Free. Sierra Club presents Water for People and Environment: Coastal Link to register:Meeting Registration - ZoomThis is the Water for People & Environment Committee's meeting for all Texans interested in water issues, advocacy, organizing and networking.November 10 Topic:Coastal Groundwater FloodingPresentation by Dr. Dorina Murgulet, with the Center for Water Supply Studies at Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi.Bio: Dr.... Read More →

$40.00. Bayou Preservation Association The sponsorship deadline has been extended to Thursday, October 30th. Don’t miss your chance to be recognized as a valued partner in this fall’s Symposium.This fall, Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet returns with a timely focus on the powerful intersections of mobility, ecology, and equity through its 2025 theme, The Space Between: Designing Corridors for Connection and... Read More →

Free. Join the Prescribed Burn Alliance of Texas (PBAT) for a special webinar exploring the NOAA FireBird Project and the future of prescribed fire on the Texas coast!Prescribed Burn Alliance of Texas (PBAT) & NOAA FireBird Project Prescribed Fire Webinar - New RegistrationThis event is designed for community members, landowners, prescribed burn practitioners, and conservation... Read More →

Xerxes Society. Pesticides In Towns and Cities Landscapes: Contamination in Unexpected Places. Free Pesticides are a major contributor to declines in pollinators and other invertebrates. Unfortunately, our towns and cities are not immune -- plants, soil, and waterways are often contaminated with these chemicals, both from applications in yards and parks and from hidden movement... Read More →

The Flow of LifeJoin us for the November Land Ethic Live! event featuring renowned environmentalist, entrepreneur, and author Paul Hawken in a moderated conversation about his latest work, Carbon: The Book of Life. In this visionary book, Hawken reframes carbon not as a villain of the climate crisis but as the essential element of all life—offering a bold, life-centered perspective... Read More →

Presented by Wizzie Brown. The following is a list of Entomology webinars that you can attend for CEUS. Each topic lasts for one hour or less. They will be recorded for later viewing. Those links can be found on the approved eLearning courses document referenced on the home page of VMS.All of the webinars use... Read More →

https://www.abnc.org/pontoon-boat-cruises$30 members/$35 nonmembersMorning Cruises and tour are on Saturday mornings from 7:30-9:30am (please note that during summer months the time is 1 hours earlier). Use the “Book Now” button below to check availability and book your cruise!Know Before You Go:The max capacity for a cruise is 16 people.Participants must be 5 or older on morning... Read More →

Become a Certified Texas Stream Team Water Quality MonitorWater Monitor Training: Standard Core | Galveston Bay FoundationThe health of Galveston Bay depends on accurate, long-term data collected by volunteers who care about clean water.Through this hands-on, full-day training, you’ll gain the skills to collect and analyze water samples. You’ll work alongside experienced staff to learn field sampling and testing... Read More →

Turkey is often a treasured feast for most on Thanksgiving. Join Martin de Vore to learn all about this odd bird, from its adaptations, life cycle, diet, displays and communication skills. While you may not be able to find wild turkey at Jesse Jones, take a stroll through the park afterwards to enjoy all of... Read More →

$7+Sliding Scale Donationhttps://www.centraltexasmycology.org/walks/p/watson-rare-23-5z6kzJoin legendary mycologist David Lewis, author of Mushrooms of the Gulf Coast States who has discovered many new species of mushrooms in Deep East Texas at the Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve. It has 5 plant associations, including upland pine, beech-magnolia-pine-oak slope forest, baygall, hardwood floodplain, and cypress-tupelo slough. The forest is fairly open... Read More →

Sunset is a beautiful time on Armand Bayou! Join us for a relaxing trip, observing local wildlife as you drift peacefully along on the Bayou Ranger II pontoon boat.https://www.abnc.org/pontoon-boat-cruises$30 members/$35 nonmembersKnow Before You Go:The max capacity for a cruise is 16 people.Participants must be 5 or older on morning and sunset cruises, and 10 or... Read More →

Speaker: Dr. J Hunter Reed and Dr. Sara Wyckoff, TPWD Wildlife VeterinariansDescription: New World Screwworm (NWS) has become a topic of growing concern among stakeholders across Texas. To help address questions, provide clarity, and prepare for this pest, we will discuss the history and biology of NWS, current treatment and prevention strategies, and the public's role in... Read More →

Advanced Mosquito Identification -Houston, 2 day event$100. In person. Topics covered include: Mosquito BiologyVector-Borne DiseasesLarval IdentificationQGIS for Vector Control OperationsCommon Species in the Gulf South IdentificationInvasive Mosquito Species IdentificationOperational Integrated Mosquito ManagementNew World Screwwormhttps://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ereg/attendeeinfo.php?eventid=854624

Advanced Mosquito Identification -Houston, 2 day event$100. In person. Topics covered include: Mosquito BiologyVector-Borne DiseasesLarval IdentificationQGIS for Vector Control OperationsCommon Species in the Gulf South IdentificationInvasive Mosquito Species IdentificationOperational Integrated Mosquito ManagementNew World Screwworm

Advanced Mosquito Identification -Houston, 2 day event$100. In person. Topics covered include: Mosquito BiologyVector-Borne DiseasesLarval IdentificationQGIS for Vector Control OperationsCommon Species in the Gulf South IdentificationInvasive Mosquito Species IdentificationOperational Integrated Mosquito ManagementNew World ScrewwormNote: Breakfast and Lunch will be provided on Day 2.

TPWD Wildlife Series: Conservation genomics and disease ecology of the Texas Tortoise by Shawn McCrackenThe Texas tortoise (Gopherus berlandieri) is the only tortoise species native to the state and can be found in the thornscrub savannas and woodlands of south Texas. The Texas tortoise is listed as threatened by the State of Texas, as pressures... Read More →

Turkey is often a treasured feast for most on Thanksgiving. Join Martin de Vore to learn all about this odd bird, from its adaptations, life cycle, diet, displays and communication skills. While you may not be able to find wild turkey at Jesse Jones, take a stroll through the park afterwards to enjoy all of... Read More →

Day 2: 8 am to 5:30 pm. $100 for both days.Topics covered include: Mosquito BiologyVector-Borne DiseasesLarval IdentificationQGIS for Vector Control OperationsCommon Species in the Gulf South IdentificationInvasive Mosquito Species IdentificationOperational Integrated Mosquito ManagementNew World ScrewwormNote: Breakfast and Lunch will be provided on Day 2.https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=854624&

Nature used to be our grocery store and pharmacy – and it still can be. Join renowned foraging instructor and author of Foraging Texas, Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen, for a hands-on, taste-tested park tour. In just two hours, you’ll learn to spot edible and medicinal plants hiding in plain sight. Walk away with ancestral skills, wild... Read More →

Continuing from November 19th.5:30 p.m. – Designing Home Landscapes from a Bird’s Eye PerspectiveDr. Michael Arnold – Professor of Landscape Horticulture and Director of The Gardens at Texas A&M UniversityPresentation SummaryThis presentation will focus on discussions of design elements useful in attracting birds to home landscapes. Emphasis will include plantings and hardscapes that support critical... Read More →

https://www.abnc.org/pontoon-boat-cruises$30 members/$35 nonmembersMorning Cruises and tour are on Saturday mornings from 7:30-10;00 amKnow Before You Go:The max capacity for a cruise is 16 people.Participants must be 5 or older on morning and sunset cruises, and 10 or older for night cruise. An adult must accompany children under 18.Closed toe shoes are required for the tour.Please... Read More →

https://www.abnc.org/kayak-tours$50 nonmembersHealth & SafetyPlease bring plenty of water.Join us for a guided tour of Armand Bayou to explore the wetlands, see our local wildlife, relax, and have fun. You’ll have a chance to see numerous birds, reptiles, and deer who are starting their day at the water's edge. Beginning and experienced kayakers are welcome.Our knowledgeable... Read More →

Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start in the morning (actual start time depends on the season) and take 3-4... Read More →

Sunset is a beautiful time on Armand Bayou! Join us for a relaxing trip, observing local wildlife as you drift peacefully along on the Bayou Ranger II pontoon boat.https://www.abnc.org/pontoon-boat-cruises$30 members/$35 nonmembersKnow Before You Go:The max capacity for a cruise is 16 people.Participants must be 5 or older on morning and sunset cruises, and 10 or... Read More →

https://texasprairie.org/event/grassland-savanna-speaker-series-nov2025/Explore the incredible diversity of Texas’ grasslands and savannas during an evening of talks from local experts and enthusiasts. Three presentations will highlight unique plant communities, habitat ecology, and propagation techniques that bring these landscapes to life.Each speaker will give a 45-minute talk followed by time for questions. The evening wraps up with an instructional... Read More →

https://www.abnc.org/pontoon-boat-cruises$30 members/$35 nonmembersMorning Cruises and tour are on Saturday mornings from 7:30-9:30am (please note that during summer months the time is 1 hours earlier). Use the “Book Now” button below to check availability and book your cruise!Know Before You Go:The max capacity for a cruise is 16 people.Participants must be 5 or older on morning... Read More →

$72.00 non-membersMany native plants aren’t available at nurseries – so grow them yourself! In this hands-on class you’ll learn about different methods of plant propagation. Then, you’ll get the rare opportunity to collect seeds and cuttings to get your own plants started. Each participant will leave with native plant seeds, seedlings, and cuttings, as well... Read More →

Sunset is a beautiful time on Armand Bayou! Join us for a relaxing trip, observing local wildlife as you drift peacefully along on the Bayou Ranger II pontoon boat.https://www.abnc.org/pontoon-boat-cruises$30 members/$35 nonmembersKnow Before You Go:The max capacity for a cruise is 16 people.Participants must be 5 or older on morning and sunset cruises, and 10 or... Read More →

Sunset is a beautiful time on Armand Bayou! Join us for a relaxing trip, observing local wildlife as you drift peacefully along on the Bayou Ranger II pontoon boat.https://www.abnc.org/pontoon-boat-cruises$30 members/$35 nonmembersKnow Before You Go:The max capacity for a cruise is 16 people.Participants must be 5 or older on morning and sunset cruises, and 10 or... Read More →