Week of Events
VSP: National Moth Week July 20th – July 28th – Bioblitz
The National Moth Week Bioblitz is sponsored by iNaturalist. Observations in this project (https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/national-moth-week-2024) are for Moths only - see below: Butterflies and Moths Order Lepidoptera except Butterflies Superfamily Papilionoidea For more information on how to do your own set-up click here There are currently 2 organized mothing events on this calendar - one is on 7/26/24 at Kleb... Read More →
VSP: 2024 Monarch Blitz July 26th through August 4th
The International Monarch Monitoring Blitz is back for its eighth edition from 26 July to 4 August 2024! The Blitz provides a unique opportunity for individuals and organizations in Canada, Mexico, and the United States to join forces across international borders to safeguard this iconic North American species. Since monarch butterflies and milkweed populations cover... Read More →
VSP: Houston Audubon’s Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Park (Phase 2)/Precinct 4 Survey
VSP: Houston Audubon’s Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Park (Phase 2)/Precinct 4 Survey
Survey Leader: Bayard Nicklow, Precinct 4 Parks Naturalist We will start at 7:30 AM in the main parking lot off Eldridge and split the group if we need to. ABOUT THE SURVEY Do you live on the west side of Houston and are you looking for a fantastic place to see an amazing array of... Read More →
CANCELED due to weather VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 7:30 – 10:00 AM
CANCELED due to weather VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 7:30 – 10:00 AM
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low Members: Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several... Read More →
VSP Weekly Bird Walk at John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center
VSP Weekly Bird Walk at John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center
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: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
“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 Moth Night at Kleb Woods
VSP Moth Night at Kleb Woods
As part of National Moth Week, you are invited to explore the diversity of moths and other insects that can be found at Kleb Woods. Experienced moth enthusiasts will set up light stations to attract a variety of insects, and help you learn how to identify and document them. https://apps.hcp4.net/med/Event/Detail/28840 Let Megan know if you... Read More →
Cancelled due to weather!!!! VSP Willow Fork Park- Volunteer in the Pollinator Garden
Cancelled due to weather!!!! VSP Willow Fork Park- Volunteer in the Pollinator Garden
Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:30am -12:00pm (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 281-797-1527.
CANCELED due to extreme heat- VSP: Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie – 4th Saturday Workdays
CANCELED due to extreme heat- VSP: Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie – 4th Saturday Workdays
Due to the extreme heat there Saturday workdays in July or August have been canceled. Interested in helping the Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie? Who: Native Prairies Association of Texas What: “The 4th Saturday monthly workdays offer an opportunity to explore and help maintain this special coastal prairie. For the foreseeable future,... Read More →
MOVED TO AUGUST 3rd!!!! VSP Seaside Safari Cleanup Galveston – East Beach
MOVED TO AUGUST 3rd!!!! VSP Seaside Safari Cleanup Galveston – East Beach
Seaside Safari at East Beach on Saturday, July 27th from 9am-12pm! Please register below for yourself and anyone from your family or group who may be attending with you. The exact meeting location can be found here: 1923 Boddeker Rd, Galveston, TX 77550 All volunteers are required to sign waivers. Click HERE to sign your... Read More →
VSP: 2024 Saturday Outreach at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
VSP: 2024 Saturday Outreach at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
Join us in reaching out to the community every 2nd and 4th Saturday at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. Share your knowledge of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. July Plastic-Free July 7/13/24 and 7/27/24 Lead - Debbie Wendt Learn why it is important to... Read More →
VSP: Moth Night at Deer Park Prairie
VSP: Moth Night at Deer Park Prairie
MOTH NIGHT at Deer Park Prairie! Join the Houston Chapter - Native Prairies Association of Texas (HNPAT) for Our Annual Moth Night, Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Deer Park Prairie 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park 77536 (Please do not park directly in front of our neighbors’ houses) Register HERE 8:00 p.m. Doors open -... Read More →