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: Coastal Prairie Conservancy – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) seeks “Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers”. Its COVID-19 Update notes volunteer opportunities are “Open to vaccinated volunteers”. “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... Read More →
VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 7:30 – 10:00 AM
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: Hurricane Clean-up at Quintana Neotropic Bird Sanctuary-Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
VSP: Hurricane Clean-up at Quintana Neotropic Bird Sanctuary-Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
From GCBO: "We are still working on trails and grounds at out Lake Jackson headquarters from Beryl hurricane damage… but we also need to do some work at the Quintana Neotropic Bird Sanctuary! Please come join our staff on Thursday, August 1st down at Quintana for a morning of trimming trails, cutting branches, cleaning ponds,... 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 →
MOVED TO 8-10-24 VSP: Seabourne First Saturday Work Day, 7:30 – 10:00 AM
MOVED TO 8-10-24 VSP: Seabourne First Saturday Work Day, 7:30 – 10:00 AM
Members: Join in the weekend fun at Seabourne. Every first and third Saturdays, we will be at Seabourne working in the various projects we have going on there. 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... Read More →
VSP Willow Fork Park- Volunteer in the Pollinator Garden
VSP Willow Fork Park- Volunteer in the Pollinator Garden
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 281-797-1527
VSP Seaside Safari Cleanup Galveston – East Beach
VSP Seaside Safari Cleanup Galveston – East Beach
Seaside Safari at East Beach on Saturday, postponed from July 27th to August 3rd 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.... Read More →
VSP First Saturday Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles
VSP First Saturday Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles
FIRST SATURDAY BOLIVAR FLATS BEACH RAMBLES "Come explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary and see what the forces of nature have left for us on the beach and in the wrack lines with Conservation Specialist Wyatt Egelhoff. You’ll walk along the beach and out onto the flats discovering the diversity of life along the Gulf Coast.... Read More →