AT Opportunity: Western Hognose Snakes in Texas: How many species?

Webinar Description:The Western Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus) is a grassland species historically found across most of Texas. There has been taxonomic uncertainty as to whether there are one, two, or even three species of western hognose in North America, potentially all occurring within the borders of our state. Corey will discuss his latest taxonomic conclusions... Read More →

NRG Cedar Bayou EcoCenter

7705 W Bay Rd, Baytown, TX 77523, USA West Bay Road, Baytown, Texas, United States

An opportunity to work with plants, tree, and seeds. The actual activity will depend upon the time of the year. They harvest seeds, plant seeds, transplant plants as they outgrow their pots, and plant into the soil or marsh. The Galveston Bay Master Naturalist Chapter already meets at this time so you will have 6-8... Read More →

AT Opportunity: Feral Pigs and Water Issues

Feral Pigs and Water IssuesDate: Thursday, May 16, 2024Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CTMichael J. BodenchukTexas State DirectorRetired from USDA APHIS WSWild pigs are an invasive species with cascading impacts to agriculture, property, and natural resources. Texas watersheds are particularly vulnerable to damage. Damage includes soil erosion, bacterial contamination, bank erosion and changes to... Read More →

AT Opportunity: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar Series – Entomology Topics with Wizzie Brown

Register here: https://txmn.org/coastal/event/at-backyard-bug-hunt-webinar-series-entomology-topics-with-wizzie-brown/2024-03-08/AT: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar Series – Entomology Topics with Wizzie BrownMarch 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series (See All)FREEZoom 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.Entomologist Wizzie Brown is a Senior Extension... Read More →

Sheldon Lake SP – Gardens and Wildscape Volunteers

14140 Garrett Rd, Houston, TX 77044, USA Garrett Road, Houston, Texas, United States

Do you have a green thumb? Come out and help us keep our gardens and wildscapes in tiptop shape. Assist with overall development and maintenance of the gardens and trails. Duties include pruning, raking, invasive removal, weeding, and planting. No experience is necessary, all training will be provided.Minimun age: 8 Contact person is Sarah Landuyt sarah.landuyt@tpwd.texas.gov(281)... Read More →

Sheldon Lake SP – Prairie and Wetland Restoration Volunteer

14140 Garrett Rd, Houston, TX 77044, USA Garrett Road, Houston, Texas, United States

Be part of a large scale prairie and wetland restoration project! Volunteer to plant, pot, and perform other restoration activities such as remove invasive species (like Chinese tallow, eastern baccharis, and deep-rooted sedge) using tools and other methods. You should expect to get dirty and work outside in variable conditions. No experience is necessary, orientation... Read More →

AT Opportunity: Handheld Videographer: Capturing Quality Videos with Your Phone to Promote Your Chapter

We have a special pop-up webinar this month!Title: Handheld Videographer: Capturing Quality Videos with Your Phone to Promote Your ChapterDate: May 21, 2024, from 12:00 - 1:00pm CTSpeaker: Lee Smith, Wildlife Diversity Information Specialist, TPWDDescription: Lee Smith is soliciting TMN Chapters around the state to shoot video of their members in action, in the field, volunteering their time and... Read More →

NRG Cedar Bayou EcoCenter

7705 W Bay Rd, Baytown, TX 77523, USA West Bay Road, Baytown, Texas, United States

An opportunity to work with plants, tree, and seeds. The actual activity will depend upon the time of the year. They harvest seeds, plant seeds, transplant plants as they outgrow their pots, and plant into the soil or marsh. The Galveston Bay Master Naturalist Chapter already meets at this time so you will have 6-8... Read More →