VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy, Formerly Katy 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... Read More →

AT: Symposium – Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium

BRC 6500 Main Street, Houston

The symposium will feature brief presentations by leading researchers and authors on the consortium’s 2019 body of work. A social Q&A session will follow the presentations with authors, funders, and attendees. Refreshments will be provided. The Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium will host a symposium and social hour for the public on May 14, 2019... Read More →

FREE

VSP: Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Volunteer Orientation

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

If you enjoy being outdoors or sharing your love of nature with others, consider joining the volunteers at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.   Their volunteers benefit from learning new skills for your particular job or expanding your knowledge of the natural history of our area. Training can be done on-the-job for some volunteer... Read More →

AT: Insects In Your Garden are Friends In Your Garden!

Missouri City Rec and Tennis Center

Insects are a fantastic way to engage with nature, and where better to do this than in your own back yard! You'll be surprised how many insect friends are already there waiting to help. There are hundreds of thousands of insect species found in Texas but only a very small percentage of those species are... Read More →

FREE
Event Series VSP: Seabourne Volunteer Day

VSP: Seabourne Volunteer Day

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

Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project!  Our starting time has moved to 9am.   There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Weeding, mulching, planting Prairie Demo Garden Planning habitat gardens, planting, weeding, mulching, establishing water features, etc. Prairie Restoration Project Bumping up plants, weeding pots, help... Read More →

Event Series VSP: Board Meeting

VSP: Board Meeting

AgriLife Extension - Annex Conference Room 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX, United States

The Coastal Prairie Chapter Board will meet on the third Wednesday of the month.   Board meetings are open to all chapter members.    

AT: Nash Prairie Through The Seasons-NPSoT

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

Explore the Nash Prairie Preserve in this photo presentation by Susan Conaty. She will take us on a journey through the seasons and different treatments. AND “Hold the Phone!: Tips for Photographing Native Plants and Wildlife with Your Smartphone” In the age of smartphones, our phones often double as our primary cameras. This is especially... Read More →

FREE
Event Series AT: Native Plant Society of Texas

AT: Native Plant Society of Texas

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

The Man & TX Native Grapes that Saved the Entire Wine World- Dr. Russell D. Kane (NPSOT/TXMN), author of The Wineslinger Chronicles: Texas on the Vine and Texas Hill Country Wineries. AT - 1 hour to AT: Native Plant Society of Texas  

AT: Birding Then and Now with Fred Collins and Bob Honig

United Way Center 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX, United States

This event is free and open to the public. Please register so we have an idea of how many are attending. The Houston Audubon board election will precede the presentation. Crested Caracara by Bob Honig Crested Caracara by Bob Honig How has Houston area birding changed in 50 years? Relying significantly on the Houston Ornithology... Read More →

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Event Series VSP: Houston Audubon Natives Nursery

VSP: Houston Audubon Natives Nursery

Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary 440 Wilchester Blvd , Houston, TX

Every Friday morning, Houston Audubon volunteers work in the Natives Nursery at Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary, separating seedlings and bumping up wildflowers and grasses into 1-gallon containers. The plants are then used in coastal prairie restoration projects or are offered for sale in support of the Bird Friendly Community Program.   There are breaks... Read More →