In many ways, insects provide the soundtrack to summer. We're excited to welcome Val Bugh, our Wild Neighbors speaker for June, who will tell us all about the bugs we're seeing and hearing during these hot months. Val is amazingly knowledgeable about local insects and a great presenter, so come with questions! Once you sign […]
Learn about the native plants that grow along the park's trails, how to include them in your own landscape, and how they benefit wildlife. This special event is presented by Joan Miller of the Native Plant Society of Texas, San Antonio Chapter (NPSOT-SA) and Drake White of the Nectar Bar. Register at: https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/nature-walk-go-native-for-your-landscape
Composting is one of the best ways to reduce our own waste, produce new life for plants, drastically improve soil quality, increase moisture retention, and so much more. Closing the waste loop is critical to becoming more sustainable, and it is super easy to do! Participants will learn about various composting methods that can be […]
Join us every Tuesday at 1:00 pm for a new Nature Note presented by the Texas Master Naturalists! For updates, see the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2555277211468479/ To tune in on the day of, check the Brazoria County Library's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/brazoriacounty
This class is FREE will be LIVE on our Facebook page AgriLife Water University. NO LINKS TO CLICK and NO NEED TO REGISTER. Make every drip count! Whether you have an existing sprinkler system or just an outdoor faucet, learn how to install, convert and maintain a drip irrigation system. Drip irrigation is the most […]
We want to see your pictures for Latino Conservation Week 2020! Latino Outdoors and Hispanic Access Foundation are teaming up to announce a #LCW2020 Photo Contest beginning July 18, 2020, & ending July 26, 2020 at 11:59 PM PT. Submissions will be accepted starting July 18th. Photos may be submitted under each of the following […]
Register now for the link to this FREE online workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/104769971806 Turn water scarcity into water abundance. Rainwater harvesting can reduce stormwater runoff, lower your water bill and keep your garden green all year long. Join us to learn more about medium to large scale rainwater harvesting for residential and commercial applications. We’ll cover water […]
Grassfed Sustainability Group, the Texas Savory Hub, advocates a Holistic Approach to Regenerative Agriculture. Holistic Management is a whole farm/ranch planning system and decision making process that helps farmers, ranchers and land stewards better manage their agricultural resources to achieve maximum environmental, economic and social benefits. Holistic Management is a critical tool helping develop successful […]
What does systemic oppression have to do with climate issues? Tune in as five leaders weigh in on intersectional environmentalism. This virtual panel conversation on intersectional environmentalism is in celebration of Latino Conservation Week. The following panelists will be joined by moderator, and LO Founder, José González to discuss the intersection of social and environmental […]
Texas A&M University and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be delivering an FREE online workshop on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST showcasing research findings from Dr. Urs Kreuter’s Joint Fire Science Program project: “Fighting Wildfire with Prescribed Burning in the Southern Great Plains: Social and Regulatory Barriers and Facilitators.” Results will be […]
In this webinar NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Colin Mitchell will guide you through the history of payments for ecosystem service programs and discuss different types of payments farmers and ranchers can receive for improving or maintaining ecosystem services, including: Direct Payments, Certification Programs, Tax Incentives, and Ecosystem Service Markets. Colin will also provide a set […]
