Training Opportunity for iNaturalist and City Nature Challenge Join Texas Nature Trackers Biologists Craig Hensley and Wendy Anderson for an on-line introduction to this year’s City Nature Challenge and iNaturalist from 7-8 pm on Thursday, April 20th. We’ll review how to use the iNaturalist app, share the importance of the data collected to TPWD, and... Read More →
Native Plant Society of Texas - Houston Chapter, Monthly Meeting Virtual (Zoom Link) or In Person at the Houston Arboretum How to Grow Native Plants - Blas Espinoza, Next Door Nursery Houston Arboretum 610 Entrance (preferred) 120 W Loop N Fwy Houston, TX 77024 Woodway Entrance 4501 Woodway Drive Houston, TX 77024 We will be... Read More →
Interested in learning more about birding? Ever wanted to visit world famous High Island? Visit this world class birding destination and attend FREE birding classes offered by Houston Audubon. Classes are held at the brand new Morse Field Station on High Island and taught by members of the Houston Audubon Conservation team. All programs are... Read More →
Per the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC), "COVID-19 UPDATE - Volunteer opportunities are back! Following the latest recommendation from the CDC, face coverings are now optional for volunteers and visitors indoors and outdoors. We ask that all volunteers and visitors continue to act with courtesy, kindness, and common sense, respecting the choice of the Coastal Prairie... Read More →
Always wanted to try birding, but never knew where to begin? Join us to learn why the Upper Texas Gulf Coast is a great birding area. Shannon Westveer, an experienced volunteer with the Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter will share helpful tips to get you started with this fascinating hobby! You will learn about... 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 →
This is a Family-Friendly Event! Earth Day, 4/22/2023 "Meet at the Irene Stern Community Center at 9:00 AM, for a word from Mayor Groff and our FPD. Pick up snacks, teeshirts, and supplies Drive through electronic recycling and paper shredding Replant the Community and Pollinator Gardens and clean up roadside litter Lunch from Italian Maid... Read More →
Bruce is here to teach us about one of our planet’s most important, yet misunderstood animals...BATS! You’ll learn why bats are essential to our environment, what threats they face, how they are being protected, and how we can help these amazing creatures. FREE EVENT Log in VMS under AT: Enchanted Gardens Lectures
IN PERSON - Join entomologist Lauren Davidson and taxidermist Mickey Alice Kwapis on a tour of the Cockrell Butterfly Center. Get a peek behind the scenes and learn all about incredible insect life cycles, then make your way to our classroom to start your own entomology specimen collection. Students will each learn how to prepare,... 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: April 22, 2023 - NEED LEAD Topic: Earth Day! ENVIROSCAPE... Read More →
