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.
The Beautify Texas Awards recognize efforts made by individuals and organizations to enhance their communities and protect the Texas environment. The 2023 Awards process opened on Monday, February 27, 2023, and will close on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 5 p.m. CST. Winners will be announced in May 2023 and recognized at the annual Keep… Read More
Texas Water Day is a biannual educational event that invites Texas water professionals to share educational resources with Texas legislators and their staff. The day will focus on water infrastructure funding and include a learning opportunity with speakers and panels from 3-5. The event is open to the public. Learn more here and RSVP at… Read More
Leopold Live! is back with Chapter Two, Episode 16 - Introduction to Beekeeping and will stream on February 28th at 12:00pm CST. Leopold Live! began as a live-streaming seminar series conducted in partnership with the Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve (Bamberger) to demonstrate to natural resource students, landowners and wildlife enthusiasts the original 5 creative methods… Read More
The Don’t mess with Texas® Scholarship Contest is now accepting applications for the 2023 school year. Any Texas high school senior currently attending public, private, or home school and planning to attend an accredited Texas college or university in the Fall 2023 semester is eligible to apply.
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 is… Read More
Join this virtual webinar with Jonathan Lowell, offered twice on March 1st, at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Central. By 2050, the population of Texas is predicted to double with resources and critical infrastructure expected to experience increased strain due to prolonged droughts, record-breaking heat waves, and destructive floods. In response, the University of Texas… Read More
Join this virtual webinar with Jonathan Lowell, offered twice on March 1st, at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Central. By 2050, the population of Texas is predicted to double with resources and critical infrastructure expected to experience increased strain due to prolonged droughts, record-breaking heat waves, and destructive floods. In response, the University of Texas… Read More
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 climate… Read More
Join Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary for The Family Campout, an event that will offer groups an evening of fantastic discovery after hours! Our programs include team-building activities, the opportunity to experience Texas wildlife, s’mores, and more. Experience what it’s like to be a member of the Heard’s nightlife and enjoy a night… Read More
Bring some friends or the whole family for a morning walk in the park! We'll begin with a brief lesson on all things arthropod in the Salado Outdoor Classroom, including looking at some live bugs! Then, we'll take a walk in the park to see what we can find. We'll have a scavenger hunt and… Read More
Save the date for Conservation on the River, a Texas Brigades celebration and fundraiser at Gruene Event Center on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Meet us near our headquarters - in historic Gruene, Texas to support our partners Texas Brigades on the Guadalupe River for an evening of dining, auctions, awards, and more.
Join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate Ocelot Conservation Day on March 5th at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, TX! Come meet Leelou, the zoo’s new resident ocelot! This event will include family-friendly activities, games, and exhibits. There will also be a series… Read More
Join TREAD Coalition for their advocacy day at the Capitol where you will get to visit with Members of the Texas Legislature and their staff on pertinent issues affecting landowners and rural communities. During the 88th legislative session, this is a critical time to have your voice heard about bills that will directly impact your… Read More
TREAD Coalition will host Jeff Miller of Old Stone Strategy and Lori Olson of the Texas Land Trust Council to discuss the opportunities for land and water conservation in our state and their plan for sustainability of our precious resources. Register for the webinar via this link.
Beginning in 2020, Bob Honig and later John Berner led a team of experienced birders in monitoring grassland bird populations on a recently restored prairie within the Katy Prairie's Indiangrass Preserve, as well as a neighboring, unrestored pasture. Join John for an informative talk on his team's findings and ongoing work with CPC, and hear… Read More
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 will… Read More
Don't you love all the gorgeous wildflowers that are coming into bloom? Curious about them? Join Deedy Wright to talk wildflowers. Learn their names, where they like to grow, and how you might grow some of your own next year.
Join Coastal Prairie Conservancy for our monthly nature hike on the Katy Prairie Preserve! This month’s theme is “Prairie Weather.” Enjoy a guided hike through the prairie, exploring different areas each month. Observe and learn about wildflowers, insects, and birds. Finish with pond dip-netting at the prairie potholes. All ages are welcome. We'll start with… Read More
Beautiful, intricate, active predators throughout their lives, the best natural mosquito control, and numerous in Texas—DRAGONFLIES! Sam Kieschnick will lead us in an exploration of these amazing insects. Learn all about their biology, their importance in the ecosystem, and how they do what they do. We’ll also talk about how to document these predators and… Read More
Join us for a garden lesson at our Butterfly Learning Center Garden with Master Naturalist, Emily Hawthorn. Learn about 5 common butterflies seen in Texas and how you can support their habitat with plants that are native and readily available at local nurseries. Leave with the knowledge and plants that will bring butterflies to your… Read More
Experience the amazing diversity in wetland vegetation and wildlife while learning about the history and basics of wetland ecology. After a safety and canoeing introduction, spend about 40 minutes on a guided trail around the Heard wetlands, followed by free paddle time to explore on your own. No experience is necessary for any of the… Read More
Agricultural best management practices are conservation measures that help reduce the volume and pollutant load carried by surface stormwater runoff into rivers and lakes. This course will be an excellent overview for anyone interested in learning more about agricultural conservation practices for cropping and livestock systems.
TREAD Coalition will host Mark Steinbach of the Texas Land Conservancy to discuss the importance of protecting land and saving water through conservation easements and what you need to know about this tool for land stewardship. Register for this webinar via this link.
Dr. Roger Lederer is Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences at California State University, Chico, whose expertise is ecology, science education, and ornithology. He has published over 30 scientific research papers and eleven books. His program will address the myriad, and often almost miraculous, things that birds do every day to merely stay alive, based on… Read More
At this event, Dr. Jon Lohse of the Texas Archeological Society will present an introduction to archeology, identifying sites, and hands-on training with the assistance of Chris Meis and Jimmy Barrera. Participants will also be involved in an actual, active archeological dig! Starting Friday evening March 24, 2023, and continuing all day on Saturday, March… Read More
Join us for an in-person nature education presentation by Lissa Martinez and Michael Nentwich of the Bexar Branches Alliance. They will talk about the various trees in the park and why different species are vital to our park's ecosystem. If you've ever wanted to learn more about identifying native trees and how to support them,… Read More
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 will… Read More
Join us as we explore the fun, and sometimes wild, weather Spring brings to South Texas. Students will create tornado tubes and home made quicksand, learn how lightning is made, and put a cloud in a bottle!
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 climate… Read More
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.
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 climate… Read More
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 will… Read More
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
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.