VSP Volunteer Garden Docent Training @ Mercer Botanic Gardens

Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX, United States

Garden Docent Training (All four Thursday sessions required) February 1, 8, 15, and 22, 8:30 a.m. to noon Do you have a passion for Mercer, gardening, or the outdoors? Mercer is looking for volunteers to lead walking tours for the community. This comprehensive training program consists of four sessions, combining classroom instruction with outdoor experiences.... Read More →

AT: Xerces Society Webinar – In The Life Of Threatened Fireflies

Virtual - Webinar

Webinar. Free.  Feb 15th 12p-1p CST  Register for zoom link here. There is more to fireflies than just summer sparkles! Join endangered species conservation biologist Richard Joyce for a presentation about the fireflies of the USA, focusing on the natural history and conservation needs of our most threatened species. He will also give tips on... Read More →

Free

AT: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Webinar: Fall in Love with Native Seeding

Online Zoom

Virtual.  Thursday Feb 15th 12p - 1:30p - Register for Zoom Link TCPI Lunch and Learn: Fall in Love with Native Seeding Have you had a native seeding project in mind and need help getting started in the right direction? We have you covered! Join this Lunch and Learn about available resources for establishing native... Read More →

Free

AT: Houston Arboretum Youth Educator Workshop – Watersheds

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

In person, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.  Free.  Pre-registration required.  Registration page here. We all live in a watershed, but do you know which one? Water moving across our city is an important topic in times of drought and flood, but it can be a challenging concept for students. Increase your concept knowledge and skills... Read More →

Free

VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie

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

“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 →

Free

AT: Backyard Bug Hunt Webinar Series – Entomology Topics with Wizzie Brown

Virtual - Webinar

Zoom live webinar series.   Do you love to learn about insects?  Then join Entomologist Wizzie Brown each month on the third Friday at 10am CST for an exciting discussion about creeping things in the backyard. Entomologist Wizzie Brown is a Senior Extension Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.  Brown received a BS in... Read More →

Free

VSP: Seabourne Third Saturday Work Days, 9:00 – 11:00 AM

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

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 →

AT: Houston Botanic Garden Land Care Institute Certification Course Series

Hybrid In person and Virtual Session, see description for program details

Hybrid.  Course fee for 5-week program to achieve certification. See Land Care Institute Certification Program website for costs and schedule details here.   Course begins January 23rd with weekly webinars Tuesdays/Thursdays and in-person training Saturday February 17th, online exam February 20th. Course requires pre-reading assignments and attendance to weekly online classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00p-8:30p,  with... Read More →

$270

AT: Maintenance for Native Grasses, Shrubs and Sedges

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX, United States

In person, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.  Registration required, class fee. Discover the secrets to nurturing native grasses, shrubs and sedges in this winter workshop. Gain insights on optimal pruning schedules and effective watering techniques for a vibrant and sustainable spring landscape. Explore the benefits of landscaping with native grasses and sedges, such as reducing... Read More →

$30