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Forest Literacy: Understanding the Values of Trees, Forests, and Sustainability
Forest Literacy: Understanding the Values of Trees, Forests, and Sustainability
Product CodeTFS-CO-001Your Price:$0.00Forest Literacy: Understanding the Values of Trees, Forests, and Sustainability | Courses | AgriLife LearnDescriptionLearn forest basics in 2 hours! This first-of-its-kind, self-paced online course provides a clear and engaging introduction to forest ecosystems, their management, and conservation. Understand the big picture—and why it matters. Enroll today!
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NRG Cedar Bayou EcoCenter
NRG Cedar Bayou EcoCenter
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 →
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Texas Nature Expo
At The Learning Gardens, join us for an inspiring event celebrating nature and wellness in Texas. The Texas Nature Expo will feature engaging workshops, fascinating presentations, and opportunities to connect with experts in various fields. To see events and to Sign up:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/texas-nature-expoWeekend Pass $50The weekend pass includes two nights of camping and access to all... Read More →
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Big Thicket Carnivorous Plants
Big Thicket Carnivorous Plants
It's a trap! Big Thicket's carnivorous plants use deception to trick and trap insects in order to get the nutrients they need.Explore a natural garden of carnivorous plants with a ranger. This 1-mile, hour-long walk on the Pitcher Plant Trail will give you an up-close look at these unusual plants.The Pitcher Plant Trail is located... Read More →
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Sierra Club: Water for People and Environment
Sierra Club: Water for People and Environment
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.We're excited to welcome Dr. Audrey Douglas from the Center for Water Supply Studies at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, who will share her expertise on freshwater inflows into bays and estuaries.... Read More →
Hold the Phone: Tips for Photographing Native Plants and Wildlife from your cellphone
Hold the Phone: Tips for Photographing Native Plants and Wildlife from your cellphone
In the age of smartphones, our phones often double as our primary cameras—especially while doing activities for which carrying a camera is inconvenient. In this presentation, Lauren Simpson shares tips for using a smartphone to take clear, beautiful, and impactful photos of native plants and their wildlife visitors.About the SpeakerSince early 2015, and in her... Read More →
Birding for Fun: Fascinating Flycatchers
Birding for Fun: Fascinating Flycatchers
Fascinating FlycatchersBird's-Eye View on Behavior SeriesMondays at 7pmMay 5 - June 16, 2025Register Now!Join us for this in-depth look at many beautiful and fascinating species of tyrant flycatchers that reside along the Upper Texas Coast and other parts of Texas.We'll highlight species from each of the family groups, including tyrants, Empidonax, pewees, phoebes, and more.... Read More →
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INaturalist Tutorial and Pro Tips
INaturalist Tutorial and Pro Tips
iNaturalist Tutorial & Pro TipsThis TUESDAY June 10thHosted by Murray FisherJoin Murray Fisher, Plan it Wild’s resident naturalist and the biggest iNat fan in the world for a live tutorial on how to use the new app. He’ll give a demonstration, share some of his favorite observations (there are some crazy ones!!) and be there... Read More →
TMN Tuesdays: Shell by Shell
TMN Tuesdays: Shell by Shell
Free. TMN Tuesday presentation: "Shell By Shell, Community Base Oyster Gardening for Ecosystem Recovery" by Amy Nowlin, Texas A&M AgriLife Matagorda County Extension AgentDiscover how the Mid-Coast Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist Program is leading the way in coastal stewardship through its innovative Oyster Gardening Pilot Project. This engaging session introduces participants to the... Read More →
INaturalist Tutorial and Pro Tips
INaturalist Tutorial and Pro Tips
iNaturalist Tutorial & Pro TipsThis TUESDAY June 10thHosted by Murray FisherJoin Murray Fisher, Plan it Wild’s resident naturalist and the biggest iNat fan in the world for a live tutorial on how to use the new app. He’ll give a demonstration, share some of his favorite observations (there are some crazy ones!!) and be there... Read More →
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NRG Cedar Bayou EcoCenter
NRG Cedar Bayou EcoCenter
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 →
Pollinator Garden
Pollinator Garden
Work is needed at the Pollinator Garden. 9:00 - 12:00, but you may come earlier/later and/or leave earlier/stay later if you like.Bring a hat, gloves, folding chair, and your favorite gardening tools to work with. Also, bring plenty of water and a snack and/or lunch.Contact Ceal Stirling Tomlinson at birdiewithcats@gmail.com for more information.VMS - RM: Trinity... Read More →
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Big Thicket Canoe Trip
Big Thicket Canoe Trip
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 →
Bearded Dragons
Bearded Dragons
Come meet one of our resident exotic lizard ambassadors, the bearded dragon. Learn about their home range, habitat, diet, and all of their fascinating adaptations. See how they compare and contrast to our native species.Register through Pct 3 website.Cogran Systems - online registration
TPWD Plants and Children Grow Healthy Together
TPWD Plants and Children Grow Healthy Together
Virtual. Do you wonder what plants will work best for engagement with young children? Register today for this informative session with Melissa Felty!Plants and Children Grow Healthy TogetherOutdoor learning environments (OLE) encourage diversity of children’s play experience and contribute to healthy development. Plants offer a variety of experiences and discoveries by stimulating their senses, providing... Read More →
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Birding for Fun: Fascinating Flycatchers
Birding for Fun: Fascinating Flycatchers
Fascinating FlycatchersBird's-Eye View on Behavior SeriesMondays at 7pmMay 5 - June 16, 2025Register Now!Join us for this in-depth look at many beautiful and fascinating species of tyrant flycatchers that reside along the Upper Texas Coast and other parts of Texas.We'll highlight species from each of the family groups, including tyrants, Empidonax, pewees, phoebes, and more.... Read More →
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Xerxes Society: Bug Banter
Xerxes Society: Bug Banter
Join Bug Banter podcast co-hosts Rachel Dunham and Matthew Shepherd for a special live recording in celebration of Pollinator Week! They'll be joined by a panel of staff experts to answer your questions and dive into how we can support butterflies, bees, and other vital insects. Bring your questions about creating pollinator-friendly habitats and be... Read More →
Monarch Joint Venture
Monarch Joint Venture
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 →
Innovations in Harmful Algal Bloom Prevention
Innovations in Harmful Algal Bloom Prevention
Virtual. Fee to attend all webinars is $300. This 10 Webinar series bundle begins Wednesday January 21 through October 21 from 6pm – 7:30pm.Dive into pond management with this comprehensive Aquatics Webinar Series Bundle, featuring 10 expertly led sessions designed for pond owners and managers. Each webinar covers essential topics presented by specialists from Texas... Read More →
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How Can I Help? Saving Nature with Your Yard
How Can I Help? Saving Nature with Your Yard
We’re thrilled to announce a fundraising event with Doug Tallamy, based on his newest book, How Can I Help? Saving Nature with Your Yard.Join us for a 90-minute session where Doug will tackle the most common questions he hears—from native plants and biodiversity to pest control and how to truly support wildlife at home.Whether you’re brand... Read More →
Invasive Jellyfish in American Lakes
Invasive Jellyfish in American Lakes
NAISMA presents Free Invasive Jellyfish in American Lakes.Many people have recently noticed small jellyfish floating around in summer in lakes. These are mostly a single invasive species known officially as Craspedacusta sowerbii or sometimes as the Peach-blossom jellyfish. If you have noticed them, you may think you are seeing things, but they are probably real. In this... Read More →
Water Wednesdays: Pt 1 Lone Star Healthy Streams
Water Wednesdays: Pt 1 Lone Star Healthy Streams
DetailsTexas AgriLife The Lone Star Healthy Streams program is an important water quality education initiative in Texas. The goal of the Lone Star Healthy Streams (LSHS) program is the protection of Texas waterways from bacterial contamination originating from livestock operations and feral hogs that may pose a serious health risk to Texas citizens. This part... Read More →
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NRG Cedar Bayou EcoCenter
NRG Cedar Bayou EcoCenter
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 →
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Bug friendly yards
Bug friendly yards
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 the same link.Time: Jun... Read More →
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Constrictors
Constrictors
Learn about Constrictors at Jesse Jones Park. Meet our Constrictor!Register through Pct. 3Cogran Systems - online registration
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Beginning Birding
Beginning Birding
Part 1 Birding Basics$15/single class; $40/4 classes (Birding Basics); $70/8 classes (Birding Skills)Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her next series of Beginner Birding Virtual Classes! Classes will be held via Zoom on Mondays at 7pm. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you!Classes are designed... Read More →
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Water Wednesdays: Pt 2
Water Wednesdays: Pt 2
DetailsTexas AgriLife The Lone Star Healthy Streams program is an important water quality education initiative in Texas. The goal of the Lone Star Healthy Streams (LSHS) program is the protection of Texas waterways from bacterial contamination originating from livestock operations and feral hogs that may pose a serious health risk to Texas citizens. This part... Read More →
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NRG Cedar Bayou EcoCenter
NRG Cedar Bayou EcoCenter
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 →
Meadows Center: Amazing Native Aquatic plants that call Texas home
Meadows Center: Amazing Native Aquatic plants that call Texas home
Where: Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, San Marcos Texas Overview: Join us to learn about the amazing native aquatic plants that call Texas home. From their ecology to habitats. Conservation and restoration will also be discussed. The day will end with a glass bottomed boat tour of San Marcos Springs and a tour of... Read More →
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Big Thicket by Lamplight
Big Thicket by Lamplight
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 hike for you! Please bring a flashlight and shoes... Read More →
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Big Thicket Canoe Trip
Big Thicket Canoe Trip
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 →
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Big Thicket-Off the Beaten Path
Big Thicket-Off the Beaten Path
Explore the rugged scenery of the rarely-visited Canyonlands Unit with a park ranger.This is not a typical ranger-led hike on a flat, maintained trail. The hiking conditions will range from walking along a dirt road to off-trail hiking through the woods.Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Bring water, snacks, and insect repellent. Getting to the... Read More →
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Beginning Birding
Beginning Birding
Part 1 Birding Basics$15/single class; $40/4 classes (Birding Basics); $70/8 classes (Birding Skills)Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her next series of Beginner Birding Virtual Classes! Classes will be held via Zoom on Mondays at 7pm. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you!Classes are designed... Read More →