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 →
HAS Monthly Bird Survey at Woodland Park has been suspended. Woodland Park, located a few miles from downtown Houston in Woodland Heights, is an excellent park for urban birding. Join the Friends of Woodland Park and members of Houston Audubon for a 2-hour bird walk from 7:30 to 9:30 AM. They have seen... Read More →
Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project! Volunteering at Seabourne is a great way to learn about prairie plants and butterfly gardens, just to name a couple of projects. There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project Arboretum Project Bird Sanctuary Boy... Read More →
The purpose of the garden is to educate the public about prairie plants and how people can use them in their home gardens. We also see some interesting critters! We supply seed for plants that will be planted in the Seabourne Prairie Restoration Project as well. Plots are open for adoption, as small or large... Read More →
Where: KPC's Indiangrass Preserve and Shrike Prairie When: Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm (Also every Friday and Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm) Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting. What to wear: Closed-toed shoes,... Read More →
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 →
Note January's Wednesday Seabourne bird hike will be on the 2nd Wednesday, 8-Jan-2020
Leader: Mary Anne Weber Please join HAS for a monthly bird survey at the Houston Botanic Garden (Glenbrook Golf Course). They meet the first Thursday of each month at the main parking lot at 8205 N Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77017. If the lot is closed, park at the park next door. There is a... Read More →
Lauren Simpson is the founder of St. Julian's Crossing, a FACEBOOK community which teaches how to "Wildscape Your Yard" and documents the pollinator and urban wildlife-friendly space she has made at her just-outside-the-Loop home. The average neighborhood yard may look pretty, but doesn’t support the range of wildlife that is crucial to a healthy environment... Read More →
Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project! It is a great way to get to know your fellow MNs, learn about butterflies, prairie plants, and more, and get VSP hours. To contact chapter member leaders for the following areas go to Seabourne-Organizational-Team- Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project... Read More →
