In person. Members $30/Non-members $35ABNC Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! the "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center along Armand and Horsepen Bayous where wildlife gathers to find food, water, and shelter. Twilight is the most active time of... Read More →
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Online. $90 Workshop Series (Includes all workshops in series)Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM through Monday August 3, 2026From intricately woven pouches suspended from impossibly small branches to huge platform structures weighing up to a ton, the nests birds create are definitely impressive!In this series, we'll take an in-depth look at the variety of... 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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Free Webinar. American Bird ConservancySafeguarding Seascapes for Seabirds. From the depths of the sea, all the way up to the sky and the islands in between, complex habitats and wildlife need our help. Everything is connected — fish depend on coral reefs for food and shelter, seabirds depend on fish for food, and coral reefs benefit from... Read More → |
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In person. $50 Non-members. 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 guides will give a... Read More →
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In person. Member $30/Non-member $35Start your Saturday morning by observing wildlife searching for their breakfast as you leisurely drift down the bayou. Armand Bayou Nature Center Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! The "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center... Read More →
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Breakfast at 8:00 am Hitchin Post at the corner of Hwy 69 & Lake Hyatt Road. 9:30 am Orchid walk at Watson Rare Native Plant Preserve, 527 CR 4777, Warren, TX 7766! To register please email: [email protected] Please use the following AT Code: AT: Single Presentation; TMN AT Report hours. Only count the time you... Read More → |
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In person. Members $30/Non-members $35ABNC Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! the "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center along Armand and Horsepen Bayous where wildlife gathers to find food, water, and shelter. Twilight is the most active time of... Read More → |
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Online. $90 Workshop Series (Includes all workshops in series)Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM through Monday August 3, 2026From intricately woven pouches suspended from impossibly small branches to huge platform structures weighing up to a ton, the nests birds create are definitely impressive!In this series, we'll take an in-depth look at the variety of... Read More → |
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Free. Online. Smartphone cameras are great for taking photos of your friends, your food, and yourself, but what about the insects, plants, spiders, and fungi you want to post to iNaturalist? How do you get it to focus on that small piece of grass, or a flighty moth?Join us for tips and tricks on how to... Read More → |
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Free. In person. Texas Watershed Steward workshop on the Lower Neches River watershed will be held on August 6 in Beaumont, Texas. The free event will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Auditorium, at 1225 Pearl St Suite 200 in Beaumont from 1:00p.m.-5:00 p.m. and is open to anyone interested in improving the region’s water quality. The event will be presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas State... Read More →
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Online or in person. Free.Houston Toad Recovery Program, A Brief History and Current Outlook with Chris Valdez, Zookeeper III, Herpetology Department, Houston Zoo. Join us for an inside look at the Houston Toad Recovery Program at the Houston Zoo as we explore the natural history of the Houston Toad, the factors behind its decline, and the... Read More → |
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Suggested fee: $15/Workshop. Free Preview: Enter code HOT-FREE at checkout. 50% Discount: $7.50/workshop; enter code HOT-50 at checkout.Ready to take your birding to the next level? Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun is taking your birding to the next level.For your convenience, you can sign up for single workshops at any time, or for the... Read More → |
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Free. In person. Join us Saturday morning for a class taught by Elizabeth Wingfield Pollino, owner and grower of Rose & Bee. In this class, you will learn what to plant now to create a beautiful cut-flower garden for the fall season. Please use the following AT Code: AT: Single Presentation; TMN AT Report hours
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$20/In personJoin Houston Audubon for an introduction to the world of native plants and avian habitats. Participants will discover the beauty and benefits of native plants in a climate-controlled setting, and then venture outdoors to identify in the Garden native plant species that support local bird populations. There will also be an opportunity to pot... Read More →
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In person. Members $30/Non-members $35ABNC Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! the "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center along Armand and Horsepen Bayous where wildlife gathers to find food, water, and shelter. Twilight is the most active time of... Read More → |
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Join Ranger Nathan for a family-friendly stroll on the Longleaf Pine Trail!Explore one of Big Thicket's most exciting ecosystems, the longleaf pine uplands, and check out the plants and animals that call it home. Along the way, learn how the preserve uses many tools to restore this area—including fire!The walk is 1 mile roundtrip. Participants... Read More →
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In person. Members $30/Non-members $35ABNC Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! the "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center along Armand and Horsepen Bayous where wildlife gathers to find food, water, and shelter. Twilight is the most active time of... Read More → |
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Free, in person. Nature Journaling Workshop with Jenna Alcala Join us on Wednesday morning for a mindful fun workshop about nature journaling. In this workshop, you will learn how to create a nature journal of your own, followed by a walk through the nursery and nursery gardens, where you will observe plants and enter them... Read More →
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Virtual. $45 all access pass for the week. Zoom links will be mailed out to participants in advance to access.Intro to Flycatchers: A Continental Perspective presented by Gautam ApteFlycatcher Week is a virtual seminar series dedicated to one of North America’s most fascinating (and sometimes challenging!) bird groups. Sessions will include flycatcher identification tips, highlights... Read More →
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Virtual. $45 all access pass for the week. Zoom links will be mailed out to participants in advance to access.Introduction to the Art of Flycatcher Identification: presented by Cin-Ty LeeFlycatcher Week is a virtual seminar series dedicated to one of North America’s most fascinating (and sometimes challenging!) bird groups. Sessions will include flycatcher identification tips,... Read More → |
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Title: "State Wildlife Action Plan: How You Can Shape Wildlife and Habitat Conservation in Texas"Speaker: Kelly Simon, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Conservation Strategy CoordinatorDate: August 11, 2026, at 12PM CTTexas Parks & Wildlife has launched a fully online State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) app that helps turn complex species and habitat data into clear next steps for... Read More →
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Virtual. $45 all access pass for the week. Zoom links will be mailed out to participants in advance to access.Intro to Flycatchers: Vocalization of Flycatchers presented by Nathan PieplowFlycatcher Week is a virtual seminar series dedicated to one of North America’s most fascinating (and sometimes challenging!) bird groups. Sessions will include flycatcher identification tips, highlights... Read More → |
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Virtual. $45 all access pass for the week. Zoom links will be mailed out to participants in advance to access.Intro to Flycatchers: The Secret Lives of Tyrant Flycatchers presented by Dr. Mike HusakFlycatcher Week is a virtual seminar series dedicated to one of North America’s most fascinating (and sometimes challenging!) bird groups. Sessions will include... 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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Big Thicket Canoe Trip: Free. In person. Guided canoe trip on one of the waterways of the Big Thicket: Village Creek in Kountze, Silsbee, or Lumberton, or the Neches River in Beaumont. Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life... Read More →
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Virtual. $45 all access pass for the week. Zoom links will be mailed out to participants in advance to access.Intro to Flycatchers: How You Can Become a Better Flycatcher Photographer in the Field presented by Mitch BarryFlycatcher Week is a virtual seminar series dedicated to one of North America’s most fascinating (and sometimes challenging!) bird... Read More →
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Ricky Linex, Native and Introduced Plants: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, North Central Chapter MeetingJoin us for an engaging lecture featuring vivid photos and expert insights on Texas’s native plants as well as introduced and invasive grasses and forbs. Learn to recognize invasive and noxious species making their way into Texas landscapes, and... Read More → |
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Virtual. $45 all access pass for the week. Zoom links will be mailed out to participants in advance to access.Intro to Flycatchers: Eastern Phoebe Found at Nest Sites Previously in the Field presented by John SchukmanFlycatcher Week is a virtual seminar series dedicated to one of North America’s most fascinating (and sometimes challenging!) bird groups.... Read More → |
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Bayou Preservation Association presents Pollinator Gardens. In person. FreeCreate a space that gives back — turn your yard into a sanctuary for pollinators and support a healthier ecosystem across Houston.Join us for the Pollinator Gardens Workshop — the final event in the 2026 Neighborhood Resilience Network Series, three free, hands-on workshops designed to equip Houstonians with... Read More →
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Free. In person. Dive in to the fascinating world beneath the surface of our local ponds with guest speaker, Jerrel Geisler. Investigate the vital roles that water, fish, and aquatic invertebrates play in freshwater ecosystems. Learn how to identify macroinvertebrates and assess water quality to determine the health of our watershed. Please use the following... Read More →
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In person. Members $30/Non-members $35ABNC Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! the "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center along Armand and Horsepen Bayous where wildlife gathers to find food, water, and shelter. Twilight is the most active time of... Read More → |
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In person. Members $30/Non-members $35ABNC Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! the "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center along Armand and Horsepen Bayous where wildlife gathers to find food, water, and shelter. Twilight is the most active time of... Read More → |
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8 workshops; session cost $120. Use Code BFF at Checkout to save 20% Just $96 for the series.Starts Monday, August 10, 2026, ends October 5, 2026 Presented by Birding for Fun; Kristine Rivers.This session will focus on families of diurnal and nocturnal raptors (falcons, hawks, owls, etc.) with ID tips for species common along the... Read More → |
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Free or $10 for nonmembers. Online.Central Texas Mycology presents "Animal Mycophiles, Critters That Hunt, Farm, Self Medicate and Get High on Fungi" with Eva Gordon.This month we are joined by Eva Gordon, is a self-described "fungal zoologist" who blends deep scientific expertise with the narrative flair of a fantasy author.Eva’s presentation offers a rare glimpse... Read More → |
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FreeWildlife Conservation Webinar Series: Developing a Motus Wildlife Tracking Network» Register for upcoming Wildlife Conservation Webinars.For questions or more information about the Wildlife Conservation Webinar Series, please contact Paul Crump at [email protected] use the following AT Code: AT: Online Presentation; TMN AT Report hours
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Join our naturalists in the nature center to learn about Ornate Box Turtles.Cogran Systems - online registrationPlease use the following AT Code: AT: Single Presentation; TMN AT Report hours
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Free. Online. Audubon Texas presents Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Birds.This webinar will focus on water management in drought conditions for the benefit of private landowners, livestock, wildlife, and the environment as a whole. Souta Calling Last will discuss strategies and tools to best manage our most valuable, and often most limited, resource.Calling Last will pull from... Read More → |
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Free. Online. Homegrown National Park presents Andrew Conboy, "Lead the Change: Building a Native Plant Movement in Your Community". Want your community planting native and restoring habitat, but not sure how to get people involved? Or maybe you've already started a community project and keep hitting the same walls? This webinar is for both!Join us for a conversation... Read More →
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Suggested fee: $15/Workshop. Free Preview: Enter code HOT-FREE at checkout. 50% Discount: $7.50/workshop; enter code HOT-50 at checkout.Ready to take your birding to the next level? Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun is taking your birding to the next level.For your convenience, you can sign up for single workshops at any time, or for the... Read More → |
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Join rangers at Tyrrell Park Nature Center in Beaumont to see the night sky through telescopes! Learn about our Solar System and the stars that shine bright in the summer sky. Kids can experience the wonders of space with activities inside the nature center.Bring a flashlight (red light preferred). All ages and abilities are welcome.Meet... Read More → |
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Free, in person. Carnivorous Plants 101 with Eddie Yonomoto Join us Saturday morning for a class for those new to carnivorous plants or who want to learn more. This class is taught by Eddie Yonomoto, who specializes in and grows carnivorous plants in Houston. You are not going to want to miss this! No need... Read More →
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Big Thicket Canoe Trip: Free. In person. Guided canoe trip on one of the waterways of the Big Thicket: Village Creek in Kountze, Silsbee, or Lumberton, or the Neches River in Beaumont. Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life... Read More →
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In person. Members $30/Non-members $35ABNC Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! the "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center along Armand and Horsepen Bayous where wildlife gathers to find food, water, and shelter. Twilight is the most active time of... Read More → |
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Join Ranger Nathan for a family-friendly stroll on the Longleaf Pine Trail!Explore one of Big Thicket's most exciting ecosystems, the longleaf pine uplands, and check out the plants and animals that call it home. Along the way, learn how the preserve uses many tools to restore this area—including fire!The walk is 1 mile roundtrip. Participants... Read More →
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In person. Members $30/Non-members $35ABNC Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! the "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center along Armand and Horsepen Bayous where wildlife gathers to find food, water, and shelter. Twilight is the most active time of... Read More → |
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8 workshops; session cost $120. Use Code BFF at Checkout to save 20% Just $96 for the series. Second of Eight sessions.Starts Monday, August 10, 2026, ends October 5, 2026 Presented by Birding for Fun; Kristine Rivers.This session will focus on families of diurnal and nocturnal raptors (falcons, hawks, owls, etc.) with ID tips for... 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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Online. Free. Join the Austin Chapter Meeting of the Native Plant Society of Texas to learn about the Medicinal Plants of Texas from Ginger WebbRegister here: https://npsot-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ng6bGywGTDapSkFqXrvGWgPlease use the following AT Code: AT: Online Training; TMN AT Report hours |
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Free. Online. Description: AgriLife entomologist Molly Keck does a lunchtime webinar most months of the year on the last Wednesday of the month. This month's topic is: "Dragonflies of Texas".Join the webinar each month HEREPlease use the following AT Code: AT: Single Presentation: TMN AT Report hours
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Wild at Work: Matt Ward; Fisheries Biologist, Lochow Ranch. Keeping Fish Alive: Fish Kills and How to Avoid Them. Scan attachment QC code to register. Please use the following AT Code: AT: Online Presentation; TMN AT Report hours
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American Bird Conservancy: Free WebinarThat tiny Ruby-throated Hummingbird visiting your yard this summer will soon embark on an incredible journey south, crossing hundreds or even thousands of miles to reach its nonbreeding grounds.But where exactly does it go? How does it know the way?Join host Jordan E. Rutter and ABC experts and partners for a free webinar... Read More → |
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Xerxes Society. Free. Online.While adult butterflies can drink nectar from a variety of local plants, providing the resources they need for their whole life cycle is more complex. Caterpillars of most butterflies can only eat a few different types of plants, and they need space to pupate into adults. Some species may be found as... Read More →
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Suggested fee: $15/Workshop. Free Preview: Enter code HOT-FREE at checkout. 50% Discount: $7.50/workshop; enter code HOT-50 at checkout.Ready to take your birding to the next level? Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun is taking your birding to the next level.For your convenience, you can sign up for single workshops at any time, or for the... Read More → |
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Free. In person. Join us Saturday morning for a class with Next Door Nursery’s grower and owner, Blas Espinosa. In this class, you will learn what Texas natives to plant for fall that will thrive in the Houston area! Please use the following AT Code: AT: Single presentation: TMN AT Report hours
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In person. Members $30/Non-members $35ABNC Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! the "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center along Armand and Horsepen Bayous where wildlife gathers to find food, water, and shelter. Twilight is the most active time of... Read More → |
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Free, in person Create a Hummingbird Garden with Natasha Schischakin Join us Saturday morning for a class for those new to carnivorous plants or who want to learn more. This class is taught by Eddie Yonomoto, who specializes in and grows carnivorous plants in Houston. You are not going to want to miss this! No... Read More →
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In person. Members $30/Non-members $35ABNC Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! the "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center along Armand and Horsepen Bayous where wildlife gathers to find food, water, and shelter. Twilight is the most active time of... Read More → |
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$49 for 3 sessions. First of three sessions in the series: Aug 31, Sept 14, and Sept 21. Virtual sessions on Microsoft Teams. Jasmine Parsons presenterDetails: The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in McLennan County, in partnership with McLennan Community College Continuing Education, will host the Stock Pond Management Workshop Series beginning Aug. 31 in Waco.... Read More →
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8 workshops; session cost $120. Use Code BFF at Checkout to save 20% Just $96 for the series. Third of Eight sessions.Starts Monday, August 10, 2026, ends October 5, 2026 Presented by Birding for Fun; Kristine Rivers.This session will focus on families of diurnal and nocturnal raptors (falcons, hawks, owls, etc.) with ID tips for... Read More → |
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Sierra Club Meeting: Live or Zoom. "Wild at Heart: Land Stewardship and a Win for Wildlife" Nancy AngellLearn about how one landowner took her love for nature and created a land stewardship project. Angell Acres is a 10 acre property in Hardin County, Texas that had previously been cleared and used to graze cattle. It is... Read More → |
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Free. Online. Audubon Texas presents Hemispheric Conservation from Texas to Latin AmericaHow can we protect the migratory birds we love that travel abroad?No matter where you are along the hemispheric journey of a bird, we are all on the same team.Join us for an invigorating conversation with Conserva Aves to explore these questions and more!Conserva Aves is a... Read More → |
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Free. In person or on Zoom The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter will be presenting their free monthly chapter program: "Buzzing Beneath the Radar: The Importance of Native Bees" with Erin Mills, Entomologist. Far from the bustling hives and the delicious honey, you will find an army of native bees, tirelessly working to keep... Read More → |
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Free. In person. Join us Saturday morning for a class covering all things hummingbirds! With fall hummingbird migration upon us, it’s important to have your garden ready as a hummingbird fueling station. In this class, you will learn what to plant now and what hummingbirds we see in our area. Please use the following AT... Read More →
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In person. Members $30/Non-members $35ABNC Pontoon Cruises give you unique opportunities to see bayou wildlife up close! the "Bayou Ranger II" will take you on an adventure through the heart of the nature center along Armand and Horsepen Bayous where wildlife gathers to find food, water, and shelter. Twilight is the most active time of... Read More → |


