Texan by Nature (TxN) partners with 100+ 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.
New to Texas, or just new to gardening with native plants? Howdy and welcome! Come on down to the official Botanic Garden of Texas to learn about everything from cacti to coneflowers and how to start a garden in the Lone Star State. Join Horticulturist Leslie Uppinghouse, native plant expert, as you learn how to… Read More
The Summit on Health Lands and Energy Development will explore ideas for reducing the impacts of all forms of energy development on the land through collaborative, voluntary projects that engage private landowners, community leaders and energy companies. The event will showcase successful land conservation projects that have been carried out by a number of energy… Read More
Outdoor learning environments encourage diversity of children’s play experience and contribute to healthy development. Plants offers a variety of experiences and discoveries by stimulating their senses, providing loose parts for creative play, and encouraging children to crawl, jump, and tunnel as they connect to the natural cycles around them. This program will review research relating… Read More
Join us for a fun evening with free drinks, snacks, and getting to know lots of great people working on-the-ground for Austin communities’ water access, equity, and protection! The event will feature presentations and short videos from Hill Country Alliance, National Wildlife Federation – Texas Living Waters Project, Go Austin / Vamos Austin!, PODER – Colorado River Conservancy, and Austin… Read More
Are you ready to discover the natural world by identifying plants and animals in your community?! Join TLC and our partners at The National Association of Interpretation (NAI) – SFASU Chapter for a 24-hour Bioblitz at Banita Creek Preserve in Nacogdoches. This event is FREE and open to anyone.
Get outside with the Texas Trees Foundation's Cool Schools Program and help create cooler, cleaner, greener, and healthier schools. Volunteers will help students plant trees throughout the school campus by installing trees, digging, and mulching. *Volunteers are subject to pass a background check, per Dallas ISD requirements.
2nd Saturday Bird Walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participants to ask questions from experienced birders. Prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats are included in these walks. This program is typically offered monthly from September through June annually. These… Read More
Hit the trails for a guided hike! Every second Saturday of the Month! Join us for a guided tour led by one of our educators on the Trinity River Audubon Center Trails! Learn about our surrounding habitat while you enjoy a hike. Open to all ages. Entry to the grounds is included in your ticket… Read More
Join Hill Country Conservancy and a knowledgeable member of our staff for a stroll on the VCT! Hill Country Conservancy invites you to join us for an informative stroll along the Violet Crown Trail. We'll meet at the Dick Nichols Trailhead (at the intersection of Latta Drive & Convict Hill Road) to talk about exciting… Read More
Texas Native Cats presents Patricia Harveson, who will discuss the history and controversy of the current mountain lion policy in Texas, as well as recent efforts to encourage science-based management including a defensible plan for monitoring and regulating mountain lion populations in Texas. Dr. Patricia Moody Harveson is a wildlife biologist with over 15 years… Read More
BLC would love to invite the community for a birding walk along BLC's Spring Creek Nature Trail. Bird walks/surveys are held every Monday and the first Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 10:00 AM, led by Spring Creek Greenway Ambassador and BLC Trail Steward JoJo Bradbury. Meeting at the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead,… Read More
Interested in volunteering at the 9 Natives Showcase Garden at the Houston Museum of Natural Science? This monthly volunteer opportunity is the perfect way to get involved and support native plants in the heart of Houston! On the second Monday of each month, volunteers will maintain the garden by pulling weeds, planting new native plants,… Read More
For landowners, foresters, and consultants, and anyone interested in restoration of the Longleaf pine ecosystem in Texas, the Longleaf 101 Academy will provide expert instruction from The Longleaf Alliance and Texas Longleaf Team. The course will consist of both classroom and field learning to begin or enhance your longleaf education, no matter your experience level.… Read More
We’re staying open late every Tuesday, March 22 – May 10, to make more hours for wildflowers! Make it a date night, a picnic with friends, or come for some solo solace in nature. Each evening will feature live music from local musicians, a rolling lineup of Austin’s favorite food trucks, and take-and-walk adult beverages… Read More
Join the Hill Country Alliance and Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District for an educational presentation, panel discussion, and partner showcase that will feature experts on the state’s groundwater management process and share insight on how you can get involved. This free event will feature representatives from the Texas Water Development Board, Groundwater Management Area 9, Texas Water… Read More
Join the Hill Country Alliance online on Wednesday, April 13th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm for a free, lunchtime information session highlighting the Healthy Creeks Initiative. Learn about the importance of riparian systems, concerns around infestations of non-native Arundo (aka Giant Reed, River Cane), and steps that volunteering landowners are taking to control Arundo in… Read More
Get outside with the Texas Trees Foundation's Cool Schools Program and help create cooler, cleaner, greener, and healthier schools. Volunteers will help students plant trees throughout the school campus by installing trees, digging, and mulching. *Volunteers are subject to pass a background check, per Dallas ISD requirements.
Our Spring Native Plant Sale features a variety of Texas natives, including perennial and annual flowers, grasses, vines, shrubs and trees for shady and sunny gardens. Native plants conserve water; lower mowing costs; provide habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife; protect and enrich soil; and reduce the use of fertilizer and pesticides. Plus, they’re… Read More
Join us for a Birding + Nature Hike at Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve. Start your weekend with a walk in nature. Led by Mikael Behrens, Master Naturalist and Hill Country Conservancy volunteer, this hike offers a glimpse at an environmental treasure on the banks of Lake Austin and provides insight into the important work… Read More
Join TCA, The Conservation Coalition (TCC), and Trinity River Audubon Center to protect and restore homes for pollinators, birds, mammals, and amphibians. By planting native plants, we’ll help establish more prairie land on the Audubon campus, which will help wildlife thrive in the urban environment. Prairie is our most endangered ecosystem and native plants provide… Read More
Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month to re-establish the Ned and Genie Fritz Texas Buckeye Trail. Volunteers will help re-establish and maintain the trail, including removing invasive plants and identifying and tagging native plants. This project is under the supervision of Dallas Park & Recreation, in collaboration with North Texas Master Naturalist,… Read More
The Congress of Conferences is a series of symposiums focused around wildlife, air & climate, farm, ranch & forest, law, energy, and Latin America. Our conferences cultivate relationships and partnerships between mission-driven advocates, investors, accelerators, researchers and other concerned global citizens. Earthx is an international, nonprofit environmental forum whose purpose is to inform and inspire… Read More
Panel discussion over lunch with New Braunfels Utilities, City of New Braunfels and Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. Hear how these agencies are working to better manage water responsibly in the face of unprecedented growth.
Join the Hill Country Alliance, Headwaters at the Comal, and Texas Water Foundation for an interactive lunch event featuring a presentation, panel discussion, and tour of the headwaters with some of New Braunfels’ water planning leaders. Hear how these agencies are working to better manage water responsibly in the face of unprecedented growth. This event will feature: New Braunfels Utilities… Read More
Industry is not often the first thing that comes to mind when we discuss conservation of land, wildlife, and water, but in a state with the 9th largest economy in the world, our industry leaders are innovating and engaging in conservation in new ways. From transportation to grocery to energy, industry funds, performs, and advances… Read More
Earthx is an international, nonprofit environmental forum whose purpose is to inform and inspire people to action towards a more sustainable future. This year's conference and family-friendly expo assemble and connect citizens, educators, students, businesses, nonprofits, and global leaders to explore sustainable solutions for today’s most pressing challenges. There will be hundreds of exhibitors on… Read More
Join Hill Country Conservancy and a knowledgeable member of our staff for a stroll on the VCT! Celebrate Earth Day with Hill Country Conservancy on an early morning stroll on the Violet Crown Trail. On this exclusive tour of the trail at the 290 Trailhead, we reveal behind-the-scenes stories and share insights that you won't… Read More
Witness the spectacle of spring migration on the Katy Prairie! Our guides will lead you on a bird walk highlighting our various stopover habitats for migrating birds. We will meet at Indiangrass Preserve and then caravan to other preserves depending on the birds. We will have binoculars and scopes available for use. Wear comfortable outdoor… Read More
Houston Wilderness invites all individuals and corporate groups to volunteer for the Houston Ship Channel TREES program (formerly Port of Houston TREES). 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 providing… Read More
Join us to learn from Master Naturalist Jerry Morrisey, of the Native Plant Society, as he leads us around the trails in the park identifying and discussing wildflowers that can be found. Learn about the wildflowers blooming in the park and why different species are vital to our park's wildlife and biome. If you've ever… Read More
Come out and join us for our Migratory Bird Fest Community Open House! Take a stroll through our native plant gardens, enjoy a story time and craft for kids, and fun self-guided nature activities while you take in the peaceful outdoors at Mitchell Lake.
Rangelands Curriculum and Workshop Receive our popular K-5 curriculum guide - Rangelands: A Science and Conservation Education Guide Earn 6 hours CPE credit Receive full access to our teaching resources Enjoy a fun and interactive workshop filled with new ideas and resources to incorporate into your classroom! The Welder Wildlife Foundation’s Home on the Range… Read More
BLC would love to invite the community for a birding walk along BLC's Spring Creek Nature Trail. Bird walks/surveys are held every Monday and the first Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 10:00 AM, led by Spring Creek Greenway Ambassador and BLC Trail Steward JoJo Bradbury. Meeting at the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead,… Read More
Join us for an interactive panel event spotlighting the once-in-a-generation opportunity to revitalize water infrastructure, featuring experts and rural leaders excited to put these funds into action. Learn where communities can look for funds and the benefits of taking a One Water approach.
Join us for a Texas Water Symposium on rural water infrastructure at Schreiner University in Kerrville. This interactive panel event will spotlight the once-in-a-generation opportunity to revitalize water infrastructure and feature experts and rural leaders excited to put these funds into action. Learn where communities can look for funds and the benefits of taking a… Read More
Join us for a western monarch population update and a research report on the results of Dr. Yang’s three-year study of milkweed-monarch interactions, which suggest two seasonal windows of opportunity limited by climatic variation and other abiotic factors. Presenters: Louie H. Yang, UC Davis & Emma Pelton, Xerces Society Zoom Webinar
Victoria Winter Hummingbirds: From 14 to 160 by Dr. Brent Ortego Dr. Brent Ortego, a retired biologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, spent 34 years working on nongame and endangered species issues in Texas. He began banding birds under a permit held by Dr. Ross Dawkins from San Angelo in 1995. One of… Read More
Participants will be trained how to plan and conduct an expedition experience, as well as how to recruit landowners, volunteers, and natural resource experts for events. Trainees will also hear from guest speakers about topics such as Social Emotional Learning (SEL), geographic information systems applications, interpretive practices and techniques, and how to use citizen science… Read More
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center spring plant sale for those hard to find native plants to add to your landscape and habitat, benefitting birds, reptiles, and pollinators. This fundraiser provides online orders and curbside pick up as well as in-person shopping. Plant list and online ordering available one week before the sale.
The 33rd Annual Spring Native Plant Sale fundraising event at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will feature a huge selection of native plants, hard-to-find herbs and well-adapted plants. For over 30 years, veteran and novice gardeners alike have anticipated this rare opportunity to purchase some of the best plants for North Central Texas… Read More
Explore bottomland forest along Piney Creek and see the only population of Southern magnolias in Davy Crockett National Forest. Join Larry Shelton, TCA’s National Forest Policy Coordinator, at the Oaklawn Baptist Church parking lot at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 30, 2022. We’ll caravan to the trail head, then take a walk through an area TCA… Read More
Each year the Native Plant Society of Texas recognizes the achievement of individuals whose work enriches our understanding or appreciation of Texas native plants. Awards may be presented for acts of conservation and public service, excellence in writing, horticultural achievement, lifetime achievement, and service. Recipients are honored at the awards banquet during the Fall symposium.… Read More
Each month, chapters from the Native Plant Society of Texas host educational presentations about native plants, conservation, and restoration efforts around the state. Chapter meetings are open to the public. Several chapters host their meetings online via Zoom. Dates and times vary; most start around 6:30 p.m. and end around 8:30 p.m. See our Virtual… Read More
The 33rd Annual Spring Native Plant Sale fundraising event at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will feature a huge selection of native plants, hard-to-find herbs and well-adapted plants. For over 30 years, veteran and novice gardeners alike have anticipated this rare opportunity to purchase some of the best plants for North Central Texas… Read More