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 8:00am -10:00am (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: Coastal Prairie Conservancy – Stewardship Saturdays

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

"Looking for a way to get your hands dirty on the prairie?" Look no further. Join the Coastal Prairie Conservancy for its Stewardship Saturdays!" All are welcomed to participate - no experience necessary! Groups larger than ten individuals, please contact volunteer@coastalprairieconservancy.org to register. Who: Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) What: Assist CPC in removing invasive species;... Read More →

Free

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. October-Things that go bump in the night 10/12/24 and 10/26/24 Co-Leads-Kayleigh Minin and Lisa Sanders Learn... Read More →

AT: Birding 101 at John Paul Landing Park

General Public is invited to attend a lecture Birding 101 at John Paul Landing park.  Meet in the Great Room and lecture is open to all ages. Learn the basics of birding, from field identification to essential gear. Best for ages 8 and up. Meet in the John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center  9950 Katy... Read More →

Free

VSP Precinct 4 Bird Surveys at either Bear Creek Park or George Bush Park

Bird Surveys at Bear Creek Park or George Bush Park 7:00AM - 11:00AM See below. As part of the Precinct 4 Grow Zone Pilot Project, they are conducting quarterly bird surveys at three parks. If you are interested in participating in the surveys, please click HERE and fill out the form. Space is limited, and filling out... Read More →

CANCELED VSP BioBlitz at James B. Harrison Long Point Ranch

Long Point Ranch 8200 Whaley-Long Point Road, Richmond, TX, United States

This event has been canceled due to the death of a JB Harrison Foundation board member. BioBlitz at our partner James B. Harrison's Long Point Ranch during the 2024 Texas Pollinator Bioblitz.  Join other Citizen Scientists from 9am - 1pm, Wear weather appropriate clothing, closed toe shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. Pack a lunch and... Read More →

AT: 2024 Tx Waters Specialist Study Group Session 5 – Chapter 5 Ecological Significance of Natural Flow Regimes

Virtual - Webinar

Virtual.  Zoom meeting invite and registration details will be posted on TWS Slack channel. The study group series for 2024 is hosted by members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter (CPC) Texas Waters Specialist Study Group.  October's session will cover: Session 5: Chapter 5 The Ecological Significance of Natural Flow Regimes  pg 67-85 discussion leaders Ellen... Read More →

Free

AT: Clear Lake NPSOT – Beyond Butterflies

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

Hybrid meeting.  Clear Lake NPSOT chapter meeting and program.  Speaker Program starts at 7pm. Beyond Butterflies takes a deep dive into the world of native pollinators. Erin Mills will take us through each of the main groups of pollinators, discuss their biology and needs, and introduce us to some fascinating members of each group. We... Read More →

Free