AT: Texas Wildscapes: Gardening For Wildlife
OnlineWith many of our in-person workshops canceled, we are excited to announce a slate of free online webinars in August. Each webinar will begin at noon and wrap up within the hour.
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AT: Creation Care Fest
OnlineJoin four expert speakers to learn about the wonders of Texas nature - flora, fauna, & great outdoor places to recreate! About this Event Due to COVID-19, the annual Creation Care Fest/Environmental Extravaganza has moved online. This year's theme is The Wonders of Texas Nature. Join four expert speakers from local environmental organizations to learn... Read More →
Free
VSP Seabourne Prairie Demo Garden Work Day
Seabourne Creek Nature Park 3831 State Highway 36, , Rosenberg, TXThe 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 →
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy, Formerly Katy Prairie Conservancy, – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
CPC Indiangrass Preserve-Field Office 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TexasThe 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: Wildscapes Workshop- Fireflies of Texas: A Look At Texas’ Remarkable Bioluminescent Diversity
Abstract of Presentation: A highly educational and fun talk on the types of fireflies (Lampyridae) in Texas. Ben will be presenting his research on Texas firefly taxa with an emphasis on fireflies that occur in nearby river basins and riparian areas. Ben will discuss why fireflies flash and how they use light to communicate to... Read More →
$12
VSP Seabourne Volunteer Day–Suspended
Seabourne Creek Nature Park 3831 State Highway 36 South, Rosenberg, TX, United StatesThe volunteer days have been suspended due to the increasing cases of Covid-19. Individual work can be undertaken with Covid-19 restrictions. For more information call or email Jerry Trenta, TMNCPC Seabourne Director. Come help us out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park when the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted! COVID-19 Precautions need to be followed with social... Read More →
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TMN Virtual & Distanced Service Volunteer Fair
Webex online"Come learn about what new service projects could be added to your chapter’s list during these historic times of learning and working together from afar." The TMN Virtual Volunteer Fair will provide information on existing TMN Service Projects throughout the state. Such projects can be completed virtually in the comfort of your home or in... Read More →
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VSP: Houston Audubon’s Houston Botanic Garden Bird Survey
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 →
Chapter Program via Zoom: Hawk Migration by Glenn Olsen
Zoom Online Meeting Advance registration requiredGlenn Olsen will present "Hawk Migration" on Sept 3, 2020 This is a Zoom meeting open to the public. Register in advance to attend. Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoceCtqToqH93MG-S6aTA7IXIiY-zVuI4J After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Hawks are a fun, awesome,... Read More →
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AT: Wildscapes Workshop- Houston Grows Cooler: Heat Mapping and Restoration of Urban Forest To Fight Climate Change
Abstract of Presentation: The Greater Houston region is getting hotter. Since 1970, nighttime temperatures in our city have risen by more than 5-degree Fahrenheit and daytime temperature are set to soar this century. What to do? Join The Nature Conservancy in Texas’s Jaime González as he describes how multiple partners recently mapping heat across Harris... Read More →
$12