VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy/KPC – 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 Hamilton... Read More →

Seabourne Creek Nature Park Public Events

Sunday, June 11, 2023 4:00pm -5:00pm The public is invited to learn about Seabourne Creek Nature Park’s 7 habitats during a one hour walk led by Texas Master Naturalist Emily Essa. A lifelong Houston resident, Emily has always known she wanted to work with animals since she was young. After graduating from Texas A&M University... Read More →

Event Series AT: Water Wednesdays

AT: May Water Wednesdays – Water Wells

Microsoft Teams- Online

An educational series ... Water Wednesdays' focus is to educate, inform, and increase awareness of #allthingswater May 17 - Water Wells An overview of critical considerations in maintaining a water well, including disinfection, well water testing, and water quality. REGISTER 2023 WATER WEDNESDAYS MARCH - CoCoRaHS APRIL -AQUAPONICS MAY - WATER WELLS JUNE - WEATHER... Read More →

Free

AT: Educator Workshop Series at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

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

Three unique workshops on 2/16, 4/20, & 5/18 All educators are welcome at our workshops: classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders, homeschool parents – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature. The Arboretum’s workshops include: Engaging outdoor activities Fun curriculum ideas Inter-disciplinary connections to the natural world... Read More →

AT: Houston Audubon Speaker Series: Partners in Conservation

United Way of Greater Houston 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX, United States

In Person. Register for Free. May 18, 2023 5-6 PM: AviChat Lite 6-6:30 PM: Networking and Refreshments 6:30-7:30 PM: Featured Speaker Join Houston Audubon and some of our regional partners in a conversation about local conservation. Starting with AviChat "Lite," we'll hear from the International Crane Foundation, Galveston Bay Foundation, Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, and... Read More →

Free

AT: Ornithomycology: Where Birds and Fungi Intersect

Online Zoom

Hybrid - In Person (Austin) or Virtual. Registration is required. With birds in the air and fungi in the earth, you may think that the two don’t interact much. However, there are several documented ways that fungi and birds play roles in each other’s lives. In this talk, we will explore some of the known... Read More →

Free

AT: Fifth Ward Pocket Prairie Presentation by Erica Hubbard

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

Hybrid. In Person OR via Zoom. Register for Zoom Link. Erica will share a visual presentation about the process of converting an abandoned, vacant lot and an overgrown utility easement into a community garden and pocket prairie. Erica Hubbard is the co-founder of the Fifth Ward Pocket Prairie and Hershe Community Garden, an Urban Harvest... Read More →

Free

VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie

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

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 →

Free