Join us in person at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for the 2023 Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) annual spring symposium celebrating native plants! REGISTER - limted capacity Native Plant Society of Texas Spring Symposium Agenda Saturday, February 25, 2023 Symposium 8:45 am – 3:30 pm, Tours from 3:40 to 4:20 pm In person... Read More →
"Go Green this winter by planting trees. This planting is part of a long-range effort to remove invasive vegetation and restore a healthy forest ecosystem in the park. This is a free opportunity for all ages and abilities. No tree planting experience is required. Tools, training, and refreshments will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes,... Read More →
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... Read More →
Presented by Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Register Nests, roosts, burrows, and dens – who makes them, and how do they do it? Peek inside some of nature’s coziest and most complicated structures as we learn the secrets of animal sanctuaries. We’ll examine real nests and, weather permitting, explore our trails for animal shelters in... Read More →
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 and excitement of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. The topic for each session follows: February 25, 2023 Topic: General Garden Tours BUTTERFLY WOW 10:30... Read More →
Are you interested in having a garden that attracts butterflies? Join us as Fort Bend County Master Gardener Mary Parkhouse discusses plants and gardening tips specific to butterfly gardening. This program will also cover what a butterfly is, what it needs to survive, and a look at five of our local butterflies and their host... Read More →
In-Person Event. Registration Required Interactive Tables: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Talk: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Location: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Humans alter the environment in many ways – these changes often favor invasive plants and animals, putting our native species at risk. The global expansion of human-altered landscapes leaves scientists with an important question:... Read More →
Fourth Monday of the Month Bird Survey at Archbishop Fiorenza Park (Phase 2) Houston Audubon welcomes all levels of volunteers on its bird surveys. If you're new to birding, this is an excellent way to begin your experience. "We must practice social distancing and cannot have any single group larger than 10. We will start... Read More →
The Texas Waters Specialist study group will be having a discussion session on Monday, February 27. We will be discussing "Chapter 2: The Characteristics, Components, and Value of Healthy Watershed Ecosystems." Topics that we'll be discussing include: What connections exist between climate, geomorphology, hydrology, and healthy watershed ecosystems? What can the biodiversity of a given... Read More →
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 →
