AT: Nature Discussion Group at John Paul Landing Environmental Center

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

Mark Froehlich will discuss The Bird Way: A New Look at the How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think by Jennifer Ackerman. This book delves into the extraordinary lives of birds around the world, showing their intelligence, deception, playfulness, culture, and more. Ackerman uses the latest scientific research along with her own experience to explain... Read More →

Free

VSP: City Nature Challenge 2022: Houston-Galveston – 4/29/2022 – 5/2/2022

"Join The Nature Conservancy in Texas, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Galveston Bay Foundation, Houston Audubon Society, Texas Master Naturalists, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and over 30 other wonderful groups for a fun challenge to observe and record wild species from April 29 – May 2, 2022. It is easy to participate by making... Read More →

Free

VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy, Formerly Katy Prairie Conservancy, Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie

CPC Indiangrass Preserve-Field Office 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, Texas

Per the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC), "COVID-19 UPDATE - Volunteer opportunities are back! Following the latest recommendation from the CDC, face coverings are now optional for volunteers and visitors indoors and outdoors. We ask that all volunteers and visitors continue to act with courtesy, kindness, and common sense, respecting the choice of the Coastal Prairie... Read More →

Free

VSP: Spring Bird Count – James B. Harrison Burr Property

Burr Property 6763 CR 121, East Bernard, Texas

Who: Birders and those interested in learning more about birding What: Spring Bird Count at the James B. Harrison (JBH) Burr Property When: Saturday, 4/30/2022, 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM (gates open at 7:00 AM) Where: JBH Burr Property  6763 County Road 121 Wharton (East Bernard) TX 77488 Why: That's what TMNCPC volunteers do! Other:... Read More →

Free

AT: Edible Wild Plants

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

Discover the delicious side of nature. Texas provides an abundance of wild edible leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, and shoots – if you know where to look. Learn where to find, how to identify, and how to properly prepare a seasonal selection of local edible plant species. As our landscape changes throughout the year, the selection... Read More →

$40 – $70

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 →

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 at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several SCNP areas needing attention: Prairie Restoration Project Butterfly Garden Bird Sanctuaries Prairie... Read More →

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 →