Mercury passing in front of the bright disk of the Sun was first documented in 1631. Over one hundred years later Edmund Halley used his observation to measure the Sun's distance that led to establishing the scale of the solar system. A Transit of Mercury happens in seven different intervals ranging from 6 to 217... Read More →
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 →
All ages and levels of birders are welcome; meet in the parking lot before 8 AM. Binoculars and weather-appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended. Members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists lead the hikes. Participation is open to the public---all ages and levels of birders meet in the parking lot by 8... Read More →
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 →
The Graduation Party for Training Class 2019 will be held on Nov. 7 from 6:00-8:00 at the Rosenberg Civic Center Room C. Fried chicken is provided and a Sign Up Genius has been sent out to members to sign up for side dishes and desserts.
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 →
The Texas Society for Ecological Restoration 24th Annual Conference will take place November 8-10, 2019 at Sea Star Base Galveston, located at 7509 Broadway St in Galveston, TX 77554. All general and concurrent sessions will take place at Sea Star Base Galveston, as well as the awards banquet on Saturday, November 9th. Off-site field trip... Read More →
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Mary Anne Weber is the Education Director for Houston Audubon, and is working to make Houston a better place for our resident and migrating birds. Mary Anne is proud to lead efforts to preserve our urban wild spaces, and encourages all Houstonians to experience the joy that comes from making room for birds and other... Read More →
A Monthly Bird Count at the Houston Arboretum Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Meet on the second Saturday of each month in the courtyard behind the building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members, Kelsey Low and... Read More →
