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: Bonus webinar in Backyard Bughunt Series: Monarchs & Milkweed

July 26th at 10am, Virtual.  This is a bonus webinar added into the July calendar from the Wizzie Brown Backyard Bughunt series. About this presentation: As part of his entomology research, Howard Nemerov reviewed dozens of recent peer-review papers addressing Monarch butterflies, their migration, and how tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) impacts both. Learn about the science... Read More →

Free

VSP Moth Night at Kleb Woods

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

As part of National Moth Week, you are invited to explore the diversity of moths and other insects that can be found at Kleb Woods. Experienced moth enthusiasts will set up light stations to attract a variety of insects, and help you learn how to identify and document them. https://apps.hcp4.net/med/Event/Detail/28840 Let Megan know if you... Read More →

VSP Willow Fork Park- Volunteer in the Pollinator Garden

Willow Fork Park Grand Pkwy. & Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX, United States

Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:30am -12:00pm (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring  your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell 281-797-1527.

VSP Seaside Safari Cleanup Galveston – East Beach

1923 Boddeker Rd, Galveston, TX 77550 1923 Boddeker Rd, Galveston, TX, United States

Seaside Safari at East Beach on Saturday, July 27th from 9am-12pm! Please register below for yourself and anyone from your family or group who may be attending with you. The exact meeting location can be found here: 1923 Boddeker Rd, Galveston, TX 77550 All volunteers are required to sign waivers. Click HERE to sign your... Read More →

CANCELED due to extreme heat- VSP: Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie – 4th Saturday Workdays

Deer Park Lawther Prairie 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX

Due to the extreme heat there Saturday workdays in July or August have been canceled. 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,... Read More →

AT: Houston Arboretum – Gardening for Butterflies

In person

July 27th in person. Fee to attend.  Fee range $20-35 Instructor:  Kelsey Low. Set the table for butterflies (and moths) in your backyard! In this class you’ll discover the best ways to support butterflies in your space from nectar plants for adults to host plants for caterpillars. You’ll get a list of native butterfly plants... Read More →

$20 – $35

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

Sugarland Museum (HMNS) 13016 University Blvd, Sugarland, 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... Read More →

AT: TMN Good Water Chapter Workshop – From Balconies to Backyards

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

July 27th, Hybrid.  In person at Georgetown, Texas.  Fee to attend in person $35,  or virtual session $20.  In person fee includes box lunch meal.  Click here to register for this event. Note:  deadline for purchase of in person attendance tickets is July 19th. Balconies to Backyards will be held at the Williamson County Annex building located... Read More →

$20 – $35

VSP: Moth Night at Deer Park Prairie

Deer Park Lawther Prairie 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX

MOTH NIGHT at Deer Park Prairie! Join the Houston Chapter - Native Prairies Association of Texas (HNPAT) for Our Annual Moth Night, Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Deer Park Prairie 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park 77536 (Please do not park directly in front of our neighbors’ houses) Register HERE 8:00 p.m. Doors open -... Read More →