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Each winter, the Katy Prairie becomes home to flocks of birds fleeing cooler climates for the season. Join John Berner and Steve Gast, local birding enthusiasts, to see one of the most charismatic of these species, the sandhill crane, come in to roost on the prairie for the evening. You also will see waterfowl and… Read More
Each winter, the Katy Prairie becomes home to flocks of birds fleeing cooler climates for the season. Join John Berner and Steve Gast, local birding enthusiasts, to see one of the most charismatic of these species, the sandhill crane, come in to roost on the prairie for the evening. You also will see waterfowl and… Read More
Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats. All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary!
Join us for our monthly nature hike on the Katy Prairie! This month’s theme is "Fungus Among Us," and we'll explore the many types if fungi that make the prairie ecosystem a beautiful place. Enjoy a guided hike through the prairie, exploring different areas each month, observe and learn about wildflowers, insects, and birds, and… Read More
Are you looking for an opportunity to do your part for the prairie? Without the support and hard work of our generous volunteers, the Coastal Prairie Conservancy would not be where it is today. Volunteers play a tremendous role with helping to protect and preserve the prairie. It’s also a wonderful time for you to… Read More
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
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
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.
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.
Join us on the second Monday of each month for the 9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day! Located outside of the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Cockrell Butterfly Center, this garden brings the beauty of native plants and the coastal prairie to the heart of Houston. We welcome volunteers of all ages and experience to… Read More
Join CPC staff, Bethany Foshee and Alex DiMaggio, and lead CPC bird guides, Steve Gast, Iris Poteet, and John Berner, for a morning of birding! We'll explore the Warren Ranch's restored grasslands and wetlands for spring migrants and resident species, and Alex will give an update on the ranch's restoration plans.