VSP: GCBO Spring Fling

Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary

Twice each year millions of birds swarm across the Americas, traveling thousands of miles as they migrate between breeding and wintering grounds, stopping in route to refuel at coastal stopover sites. Every year this spectacle attracts local and out of town birders who descend upon stopover sites throughout the migration corridor along the Gulf Coast.... Read More →

VSP WOW Presentation at Long Acres Ranch

Long Acres Ranch 2317 Williams Way Blvd, Richmond, TX, United States

During the school year, Long Acres Ranch (LAR) offers science classes to home schoolers and private schools. They have asked us to present several of our WOWs during related science sessions. We will be one of 5 stations that the students will rotate through. Native Plants & Prairies – April 15, 16, & 17 for... Read More →

VSP Chapter Meeting and Board Meeting

Online Zoom

The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter (TMNCPC) monthly chapter meeting will be held on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at 7:00pm and will be immediately  followed by the monthly board meeting on the same zoom call. All TMNCPC chapter members are welcome to both meetings. Advance registration will be required via a... Read More →

VSP Weekly Bird Walk at John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center

John Paul Landing Park 2402 West Road, Cypress, TX

Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education... Read More →

VSP WOW Presentation at Long Acres Ranch

Long Acres Ranch 2317 Williams Way Blvd, Richmond, TX, United States

During the school year, Long Acres Ranch (LAR) offers science classes to home schoolers and private schools. They have asked us to present several of our WOWs during related science sessions. We will be one of 5 stations that the students will rotate through. Native Plants & Prairies – April 15, 16, & 17 for... Read More →

VSP Garden Workdays at HMNS – SL

Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land 13016 University Blvd., Sugar Land TX 77479, TX, United States

Work in the Butterfly garden at Houston Museum of Natural Science – Sugar Land on 3rd Thursday of each month. Contact Jamie Fairchild with questions. Look for the Sign Up Genius. Houston Museum Nat. Science – Houston or Sugarland

VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie

Coastal Prairie Conservancy - Indiangrass Preserve 31975 Hebert Rd., Waller, TX, United States

“Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... Read More →

VSP Willow Fork Park- Volunteer in the Pollinator Garden

Willow Fork Park Grand Pkwy. & Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX, United States

Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:00am -10:00am (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring  your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell - number on Slack