VSP SPLASh Texas Surfside Jetty Cleanup

Surfside Jetty County Pa 101 Parkview Rd, Surfside Beach, United States

Jetty clean-up at  Surfside Jetty County Park, Surfside Texas from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Meet in the park parking lot. https://maps.app.goo.gl/wCjsr1eZAFnSwn8Y9 This qualifies for Waters Specialist VSP but anyone can participate.

VSP: Second Saturday Pollinator Garden Workday At Kolter Elementary School

Kolter Elementary 9701 Runnymeade, Houston, Texas, United States

The Gulf Coast Chapter has asked for assistance at their Kolter Elementary Pollinator Garden. The school is located at the corner of Runnymeade and Dumfries streets in Houston, 9701 Runnymeade . In addition to working in the garden, there is new native planting in front of school that needs tending. Please come for an hour... Read More →

VSP: 2024 Saturday Outreach at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land

Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land 13016 University Blvd., Sugar Land TX 77479, TX, United States

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 of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. July Plastic-Free July 7/13/24 and 7/27/24 Lead Debbie Wendt Learn why it is important to reduce plastic... Read More →

VSP: Present Butterfly WOW at St. John’s United Methodist Church VBS

St. John's United Methodist Church 400 Jackson, Richmond, United States

This event has been postponed from 7-8-24 to 7-15-24 due to Hurricane Beryl. Present the Butterfly2 WOW to 50-90  elementary school children who will be rotate through 6 different stations in 20 minutes slots. You will need to share the information in the WOW and offer a short exercise to fill the time. Event is... Read More →

AT: Gulf Center for Turtle Research Guided Beach Patrol Training – Turtle Trails 2024

Babe's Beach 6477 Sewall Blvd, Galveston, Texas

IMPORTANT:  Weather impacts have closed several beaches in the Coastal bend region.  Check with Galveston beach patrol to confirm Babe's beach is OPEN before departure (Galveston Island Beach Patrol: 409-763-4769.)  Additional number for info is Turtle Island Restoration Network: 866-887-8535  In person at Babe's Beach, 6477 Seawall Blvd in Galveston, TX.  2024 Turtle Trails patrol... Read More →

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AT: Birding Basics Part 1: Virtual Class Series – How to Select Binoculars & Field Guides

Virtual - Webinar

Virtual curriculum.  Beginning Birding virtual class summer series with instructor Kristine Rivers.  Classes are Monday nights at 7pm for 1 hour, and may be booked individually or as a series.  Fees apply, starting at $15 per class and discounts for series. To register for classes visit webpage here. July 8 - 29, 2024 Monday, July... Read More →

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AT: TPWD Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop – Richmond

In person

Free. In person, July 16th 8:30a - 11:30am at Long Acres Ranch, 2335 Richmond Pkwy, Richmond, Tx 77469. Professional development for those who educate young children or the public about wildlife and nature. Growing Up WILD invites you to explore and share the fascinating world of wildlife and ecosystems using fun, hands-on educational activities. You... Read More →

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VSP Kleb Woods Ecological Survey of Mosquitos

Kleb Woods 220303 Draper Rd. at Mueschke Rd., Tomball, TX

Tuesday, July 16th 9:00am - 10:30am Kelb Woods Ecological Survey of mosquitos from traps, ponds, and wetland areas at Kleb Woods.  Anita Schiller, Entomology Outreach Specialist, will be helping with the survey and teaching participants about the species of mosquitoes that are found in our area.  This will go hand in hand with the following... Read More →

VSP: Coastal 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 Hamilton... Read More →

AT: Klebs Woods Summer Series NASA GLOBE Explorer Mission – Mosquitoes in Science

In person

IMPORTANT:  Due to weather impacts please check the main Harris County park website for potential cancellation of mid-July events here.   As of 7/13 the Mosquito events for July are still showing as open, but many events on the same dates are showing as canceled.  Check with the park directly to be sure these events will... Read More →

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