Jacob Suissa PhD University of Tennessee at Knoxville The fundamental set of principles that guide our communities’ projects, activities, behavior, and decisions: 1. An appreciation for plants as organisms. 2. Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning. 3. Passion for education and outreach. 4. Commitment to making science a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive space
Sheldon Lake SP Bird Survey
Meet at the picnic area across from Sheldon Lake State Park headquarters at 8:00. Peter Tsan is the survey leader. Contact sheldonlakespbirdsurvey@gmail.com to be put on a mailing list or if you have any questions. VMS – FR: Bird Populations Field Research:TMN Field Research (Specify Sheldon Lake SP in “Describe Your Service”.)
Firefly Delight with Ben Pfeiffer
This highly educational and fun talk will discuss the types of fireflies (Lampyridae) found in Texas and across the US. Ben will take you on an illuminating virtual journey through the wilds of Texas and into the mountainous regions of the east. Ben will present his research on Texas firefly taxa with an emphasis on…
Wildlife Diversity Series-Alligator Snapping Turtle
Wildlife Diversity Webinar Series – Repatriation and post-release monitoring of confiscated Alligator Snapping Turtles Join TPWD’s Wildlife Diversity webinar series for this month’s topic featuring repatriation and post-release monitoring of alligator snapping turtles. Webinars are usually the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12 noon to 1PM. To register visit webpage here.
Texas Waters Specialist: Giant Salvinia
Free 2025 Webinar Series for the Texas Waters Specialist program. Through this program, we develop a corps of Creek well-informed volunteer specialists who provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of aquatic resources and aquatic habitats within their communities for the state of Texas. To view certification requirements and annual volunteer hours needed to obtain and maintain…
Plant Party-Spring Cleanup
Plant Party: SPRING GREEN UP Join us on March 19th from 10:00 – 11:30 AM (Central) for “Spring Green Up“. We’ll have 5 short presentations on how plants green up and will give away lots of DOOR PRIZES! You must register to receive the Zoom link the day before. It’s FREE!https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPGreenUP Plant Party is a quarterly, advanced plant training…
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…
Bat Appreciation
Did you know that April 17th is Bat Appreciation Day? Join us in the nature center to celebrate the world’s only mammals capable of true flight with Jerrel Geisler and learn about the different species of bats that can be found here in Harris County and beyond. Afterwards, take a self-guided stroll through the park…
NPSOT Green Star Wetland Plant Farm Field Trip
Field Trip Overview: Mary Carol Edwards, owner, has graciously offered us to come visit Green Star Wetland Plant Farm. It will allow us to become more intimate with large scale plant grows from deciding which species to select for cultivation, propagation, and grow out. It will allow participants access to thinking about how wetland plants are…
Kingsnakes
Join Martin DeVore to learn about all the different kinds of kingsnakes that call Harris County home. Discover where they live and why we call them kingsnakes. Afterwards, take a self-guided wander into the woods to see if you might encounter any of these royal reptiles. To register, please visit our website at www.pct3.com/JJP