Texan by Nature (TxN) partners with 140+ 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.
Join the Coastal Prairie Conservancy for Putting Down Roots 2023 at the Indiangrass Preserve! New volunteers and participants of all ages are welcome to join this FREE event. Snacks and water will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own food if you have dietary restrictions. Planting will take place between 9 AM… Read More
Join local artist, Nancy Paris Pruden, for an inspiring day of plein air painting at the Indiangrass Preserve. Fall brings some of the most delightful colors to the prairie, and Nancy's hands-on instruction will help you to bring these colors to life on your canvas. The workshop will begin with a 1-hour color mixing demonstration… Read More
Dragonflies are very easy to photograph if you know a little bit about their behavior. Join esteemed nature photographer, Kathy Adams Clark, for this class at the Indiangrass Preserve. You’ll need a camera with a telephoto lens in the 300-500mm range. Wear appropriate clothing, shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and carry water. Bring a small carrying… Read More
Save the date for our Fall Volunteer Orientation at the Indiangrass Preserve. This is a great training opportunity for new and current volunteers alike. Come to learn about the Coastal Prairie Conservancy’s latest news, updates on our preserves, history of the Katy Prairie, ecology of the coastal prairie, and important information on all of our… Read More
Join us for our monthly nature hike on the Katy Prairie Preserve! This month’s theme is “Fall Flowers and Grasses.” Enjoy the last blooms of the summer and the heavy seed heads of prairie grasses. Enjoy a guided hike through the prairie, exploring different areas each month Observe and learn about wildflowers, insects, and birds… Read More
Join us for our monthly nature hike on the Katy Prairie Preserve! This month’s theme is “Nature Detectives.” Animal signs and plant patterns all tell a story about who these organisms are and what role they play in the prairie environment. We'll use investigative tools like our senses and guide books to crack the clues… 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! Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting. What… Read More
Join Coastal Prairie Conservancy for our monthly nature hike on the Katy Prairie Preserve! This month’s theme is “Beetles and Bugs”. 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… Read More
Join us for a summer evening with wildlife biologists from Texas A&M University's Natural Resources Institute (NRI). They will lead us through a tutorial on the most common reptile and amphibian (i.e. herp) species found in our coastal prairie region. They'll also cover their recent research on the life history of the Western Chicken Turtle.… Read More
Join us for our monthly nature hike on the Katy Prairie Preserve! This month’s theme is “Beetles and Bugs.” 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 a… 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 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.