VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy, Formerly Katy Prairie Conservancy, – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie

CPC Indiangrass Preserve-Field Office 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, Texas

  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... Read More →

VSP: CPCTMN Outreach Meeting and Garden Tour!

All members who have participated in an outreach event in the past (or who are interested in getting started) are invited to attend a meeting to be held at the home of Terri Hurley, VSP Director on Tuesday, April 9 at 10 am.   The chapter's goal is to increase outreach participation and we need lots of... Read More →

Event Series VSP: Seabourne Volunteer Day

VSP: Seabourne Volunteer Day

Seabourne Creek Nature Park 3831 State Highway 36 South, Rosenberg, TX, United States

Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project!  Our starting time has moved to 9am.   There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Weeding, mulching, planting Prairie Demo Garden Planning habitat gardens, planting, weeding, mulching, establishing water features, etc. Prairie Restoration Project Bumping up plants, weeding pots, help... Read More →

Event Series VSP: Houston Audubon Natives Nursery

VSP: Houston Audubon Natives Nursery

Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary 440 Wilchester Blvd , Houston, TX

Every Friday morning, Houston Audubon volunteers work in the Natives Nursery at Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary, separating seedlings and bumping up wildflowers and grasses into 1-gallon containers. The plants are then used in coastal prairie restoration projects or are offered for sale in support of the Bird Friendly Community Program.   There are breaks... Read More →

VSP: Long Point Ranch Spring Bird Count

Come join us to catch some birding action during the Spring Migration at the first Spring Bird Count, at JBH Long Point Ranch. RSVP required. Please RSVP your spot on the count at [email protected]. More details to come March 2019…

VSP: Brazos Bend State Park Guided Bird Hike

State of Texas 21901 FM 762 Rd., Needville, TX

Meet at the Elm Lake viewing platform. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring binoculars. View the current Bird Sightings on Ebird Hotspot Brazos Bend SP (UTC 117)  Hikes are free of charge after regular park admission and are subject to change and cancellation without notice. Please check the BBSP website at www.brazosbend.org for changes or cancellations.

AT: Gardening the Natural Way With Rebecca Band

Enchanted Gardens 6420 FM 359, Richmond, TX, United States

Organic gardening has so many benefits, and Rebecca is an expert on the topic! She will teach you how to care for your landscape and lawn using a natural approach. Let her walk you through the process, and answer your questions on organic solutions for your gardening needs. Enchanted Forest 10 AM Enchanted Gardens 2... Read More →

FREE

AT: Nature Revealed- Rascally Rabbits

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Rabbits may be cute and fluffy, but don’t let the looks fool you – they’re tough little guys! Our local swamp rabbits and cottontails must outsmart predators, fight their rabbit rivals, and go through wild chases just to find a date. For example, did you know that rabbit courtship involves kickboxing? Join us to learn... Read More →

$20 – $35

AT: Beneficials In The Garden

Friendswood Public Library 416 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX

***NOTE LOCATION: Friendswood Public Library, 416 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, 77546*** Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent for Horticulture, will give a program on beneficial insects and other types of beneficials commonly found in Galveston County home landscapes and gardens. Knowing your garden friends can remove the anxiety of "Do I need to... Read More →

FREE

VSP: Sugar Land Earth Day Celebration

2019 Sugar Land Earth Day Celebration "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rock" will be held Saturday April 13, from 1 pm to 5 pm, on the Plaza at Sugar Land Town Square.   "Bats" will be the theme of the CPCTMN booth and the display is currently being developed by Linda Lourim.   She would like... Read More →