Events

Texan by Nature (TxN) partners with 130+ conservation organizations across Texas to accelerate conservation action and impact. TxN aggregates and distributes conservation news and events from the partner network to increase engagement and awareness in conservation efforts. Browse opportunities to get involved with TxN and TxN’s conservation partner network below and use the search bar to find events in your area. See a full list of TxN’s conservation partners HERE.

Early Bird Registration for Keep Texas Beautiful 56th Conference – Celebrating Communities

The Westin Galleria 5060 W Alabama St, Houston, TX

Our annual conference brings communities together to share, learn, and celebrate. We're planning a full schedule with 21 concurrent educational sessions, the Beautify Texas Awards, Affiliate Recognition, the Don't mess With Texas® Luncheon, and capping it off with the Governor’s Community Achievement Awards Dinner. We hope you’ll join us! Please note, the actual conference isRead More

$225

Volunteer Opportunity: Planting Native Super Trees!

TBD (Houston, TX) TX

Houston Wilderness invites all individuals and corporate groups to volunteer for the Houston Ship Channel TREES program. The HSC TREES program is a multi-year collaborative project facilitated by Houston Wilderness utilizing targeted large-scale tree plantings along the Houston Ship Channel to protect and restore riparian habitat as well as enhance ecosystem services that combat climateRead More

Free

Ladies Meet and Greet

Texas Botanical Gardens 1219 Fisher Street, Goldthwaite, TX

At this monthly event in the beautiful setting of the ever-changing Texas Botanical Gardens, there is always coffee, fresh baked goods, and good conversation. Come meet new people and get involved in our community! Even though the title is "Ladies Meet and Greet," menfolk are welcome, too. No registration is required.

Free

Volunteer Opportunity: Planting Native Super Trees!

TBD (Houston, TX) TX

Houston Wilderness invites all individuals and corporate groups to volunteer for the Houston Ship Channel TREES program. The HSC TREES program is a multi-year collaborative project facilitated by Houston Wilderness utilizing targeted large-scale tree plantings along the Houston Ship Channel to protect and restore riparian habitat as well as enhance ecosystem services that combat climateRead More

Free

Native Landscape Certification Program Class: NLCP Level 4 San Antonio – Hybrid

Medina River Natural Area 15890 State Hwy 16 S, San Antonio, TX

NLCP is a series of day-long classes that teach best practices for native plant landscaping – including wildlife habitat gardening. Classes are adapted to the ecoregion in which they are offered and include an indoor training session and a plant identification section. We show you how to use native plants in the landscape; you willRead More

$65

Restoration Roundup

Indiangrass Preserve 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX

Join Coastal Prairie Conservancy at the Indiangrass Preserve for a day of hands-on demonstrations on restoring native grasslands. These skills may be applied on farms, ranches, private residences, parks, and more! Restoration specialists and conservationists will cover topics such as prescribed fire, sustainable grazing, native seeding, funding opportunities, grassland bird conservation, and native plant propagation.Read More

$35

2023 Restoration Roundup

Indiangrass Preserve, 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX

Join land restoration specialists and conservationists in southeast Texas for a day of hands-on demonstrations on restoring native grasslands on farms, ranches, private residences, parks, and more! Topics will include: prescribed fire, sustainable grazing, native seeding, funding opportunities, grassland bird conservation, and native plant propagation. Lunch will be provided to participants.

$20 – $35

Earth Month Kickoff and Volunteer Workday at OCNP

Oak Cliff Nature Preserve 2875 Pierce St, Dallas, TX

Join TLC, DORBA, the Dallas Police Department, and other partners as we kick off Earth Month 2023 at Oak Cliff Nature Preserve (OCNP). OCNP is a 121-acre preserve in the heart of the Oak Cliff neighborhood and well-loved by the people of Dallas, especially the hiking and mountain biking community. Enjoy coffee sponsored by PeaberryRead More

Free

Birding: A Multiplier for Liberation and Justice

Online

Birds and people share ecosystems and resources, from the city to the country, from coast to coast, and everywhere in between. In a similar way, the injustices faced by people, especially Black and Brown communities, also impact birds, both in people’s freedom to enjoy them and in the science we use to conserve them. JoinRead More

Free

Spring Festival on the Katy Prairie Preserve

Indiangrass Preserve, 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX

Join us for the Spring Festival on the Katy Prairie Preserve! Visitors of all ages are welcome to enjoy FREE photos in the wildflowers, kite flying, prairie seed ball making, bluegrass music, food trucks, bird watching, insect sweep netting, and more! No registration needed.

Free

Challenges & Opportunities for Outdoor Learning in Texas

Online

Join the National Wildlife Federation as we delve into how to bring teaching outside for young children even when the environment may be a bit… hostile (thanks Texas). With a lens on early childhood, we will look at how and why outdoor learning benefits students, how to conduct a risk assessment, what to do withRead More

Free

Regen Ag School: Integrating Holistic Management into Your Ranch or Farm

Dixon Leo Ranch 5190 County Road 398, Decatur, TX

Don’t miss this rare opportunity at the award-winning Dixon Water Foundation Leo Ranch to gain comprehensive knowledge in Holistic Management® and create a livestock grazing plan that will help create more land health and financial success on your ranch or farm. This school is for you if you’re interested in farming, ranching, land conservation, orRead More

$1250
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