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Mickey Kleinhenz–naturalist, horticulturalist, landscape architect, and Permaculture designer– will talk about beneficial creatures, their needs, and the role they play within an ecosystem. He wiil break down the needs of each species to help us tailor our habitat garden for the wildlife we desire. He will also cover some design decision framework and have time... Read More →

The Upper Coast is a favored wintering site for a great diversity of birds. In this class, we will not focus on a single group or family of birds but on the variety of species that winter along the coast and in our salt marshes. We will learn to identify a variety of birds including... Read More →

Classroom location: Houston Audubon's Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. 440 Wilchester Blvd., Houston, TX 77079. Telephone: 713-932-1639 Classroom sessions are normally held in the administration building which is the brick building you first come to on the gravel drive as you enter the sanctuary. On a rare occasion we meet in the log cabin, which... Read More →

"Rosalie Edge, Hawk of Mercy." Rosalie Edge, well-known for creating the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, challenged early 20th century conservationists to protect endangered birds. This progressive New York socialite and suffragist-turned-environmentalist became known as a “Joan of Arc” and a “hellcat” in defense of nature. This broadcast comes to you during Women’s History Month... Read More →

From lizards to snakes, and frogs to salamanders, discover these animals' natural history from prehistoric times to the present day. Explore how reptiles and amphibians have evolved through history, and examine the unique adaptations which help them survive in specialized environments. This interactive class includes time in the Halls of Texas and African Wildlife.

The film takes you inside the hearts and innovations of three very different leaders - an 8-year-old girl challenges the ethics of a beloved organization - a renegade farmer struggles to keep his land as he revolutionizes resource-efficient agriculture - and an accomplished visionary inventor faces catastrophe in the midst of developing a game-changing technology.... Read More →

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Celebrate National Invasive Species Awareness Week at Mercer Botanic Gardens by participating in two fun events starting Feb. 25. Make a positive impact by participating in invasive plant species removal in Mercer’s West Side Arboretum on Tuesday, Feb. 25, and Thursday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. While you work, learn to identify invasive... Read More →