Week of Events
VSP Fort Bend County Christmas Bird Count
From: @Bayard Nicklow November is here and Christmas Bird Counts are not far behind. This year the third annual Fort Bend CBC will be held on Tuesday December 17 2024 (starting at 7:00am) in line with our typical timing. Last year things worked out well with 113 species and 47 participants. A bit down from our... Read More →
VSP: Attwater Prairie Chicken Preserve Christmas Bird Count
This CBC provides a tremendous opportunity to bird the Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR as well as private property in Eagle Lake in Colorado County, Texas. The Attwater CBC is open to all birders and is one of the highest inland CBCs for diversity in the country. If you are interested in participating, please contact Sumita... Read More →
VSP: Perennials Installation at Buffalo Run
VSP: Perennials Installation at Buffalo Run
PERENNIALS INSTALLATION. The team chose Monday December 16 at 9 AM to install around 50 1-gallon grasses and forbs. Shannon will begin setting aside species with HAS and Morningstar middle of November. The City of Missouri will pay for them (no tax). Mulch will also be on-site by mid-December. Paul Wierzbicki, Forester/Horticulturist for the City is... 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”. “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... Read More →
VSP WOW Presentation at Long Acres Ranch
VSP WOW Presentation at Long Acres Ranch
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. Bats - October 8, 9, & 10 for Zoology Soil -... Read More →
VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 8:00 – 10:30 AM
VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 8:00 – 10:30 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 WOW Presentation at Long Acres Ranch
VSP WOW Presentation at Long Acres Ranch
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. Bats - October 8, 9, & 10 for Zoology Soil -... 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 HMNS @Sugar Land Garden Workdays
VSP HMNS @Sugar Land Garden Workdays
Garden Workdays at HMNS @Sugar Land on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 9 AM - 11 AM. Contact Jamie Fairchild if you have questions. See the Sign Up Genius on Slack.
VSP WOW Presentation at Long Acres Ranch
VSP WOW Presentation at Long Acres Ranch
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. Bats - October 8, 9, & 10 for Zoology Soil -... 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: Seabourne Third Saturday Work Days, 8:00 – 10:30 AM
VSP: Seabourne Third Saturday Work Days, 8:00 – 10:30 AM
Sun in Fog - photo by Noel Zinn 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... Read More →
Canceled!!! Moved to 12-21 due to holidays VSP: Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie – 4th Saturday Workdays
Canceled!!! Moved to 12-21 due to holidays VSP: Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie – 4th Saturday Workdays
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, we will be working on invasives removal and demo garden.” When: 4th Saturday of the... 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: Tree planting “Nurture Nature”
VSP: Tree planting “Nurture Nature”
Promoted by Keep Houston Beautiful, part of an EPA project coordinated by Sewa International. Tools provided Dairy Ashford at W. Bellfort near the Meadows Place CVS. Location information will be provided once you register, Registration required CLICK HERE