VSP Weekly Bird Walk at John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center

John Paul Landing Park Environmental Education Center 9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress, TX

Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education... Read More →

AT: John Paul Landing Park – The Birders’ Flock Series: Diving into Ducks

In person

Nov 21st in person at John Paul Landing Park environmental center. Location is 9950 Katy Hockley Rd, Cypress, TX 77433 Harris Count  Precinct 4 John Paul Landing park is hosting a guided birding event featuring duck identification.  Join our birding program this month to explore ducks. Learn tips and tricks for duck identification, and if... Read More →

Free

AT: Arboretum Educator Workshop Fall Series

In person

Instructor:  Tiffany Ritter The  Houston Arboretum & Nature Center hosts youth educator workshops throughout the year with a variety of nature and science topics.  These workshops are designed for adults who work with children in a variety of natural settings. All educators are welcome at our workshops; classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders, homeschool parents... 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

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

Moved to 11-16-24 due to holidays 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

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, we will be working on invasives removal and demo garden.” When: 4th Saturday of the... Read More →

AT: Houston Arboretum Beginner Birding & Binoculars Class

In person

November 23rd in person from 9:30a - 11:30a.  Fee range $20-35. Instructor:  Kelsey Low If you have always wanted to get into bird watching but you have never picked up a pair of binoculars, this class is for you! Join us for an introduction to birding, including how to choose binoculars and where to find... Read More →

VSP Pecan Harvest Festival

Morton Street Downtown Richmond, TX 100 Morton Street, Richmond, Texas

We will be staffing a booth at the 2024 Pecan Harvest Festival will be held in Historic Downtown Richmond on Saturday, November 23 from 10 AM - 4 PM. This annual event highlights the rich history of pecans in Fort Bend County while showcasing the unique features of Downtown Richmond. The festival will be located... Read More →

AT: Bats and Blooms – Houston Humane Society & Pearland Nature Parks

In person

In person at the Delores Fenwick Nature Center in Pearland, Texas. Use QR code on attached flyer to register. Let's get ready to make a difference for our local bat colonies and wildlife. On November 23rd, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, come learn about Houston's bats and the vital role native plants play in... Read More →

Free