AT: Bird Program: eBird for Everyone

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

John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center Bird Program Join us to learn how to use eBird to record your bird sightings, or learn where to find birds. We will cover navigating the website, as well as the smartphone app. Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to eBird or looking to advance your skills. Be... Read More →

VSP: 2023 Saturday Outreach at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land

Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land 13016 University Blvd., Sugar Land TX 77479, TX, United States

Join us in reaching out to the community every 2nd and 4th Saturday at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. Share your knowledge and excitement of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. The topic for each session follows: March 18, 2023 - (Note this is the 3rd Saturday which... Read More →

Free
Event Series AT: Managing Weeds in Forages

AT: Managing Weeds in Forages – Grass Weeds

Online

7-Part Online Series. Each program runs from 6-7:00 p.m. CDT. Cost is $10 per session. Virtual, 1-hour sessions that will focus on controlling weeds in forage production systems (pasture, hay, and range). Examples and recommendations used will be those for our growing region (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Join virtually from your own location using a compatible... Read More →

$10

VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy/KPC – 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 Hamilton... Read More →

AT: Advanced Skywarn Training – Virtual

Online

Meteorologists with NWS Houston/Galveston will present information on the meteorology of thunderstorms and different thunderstorm types and their associated hazards. Weather radar interpretation will also be covered. This is a follow up to the Basic Skywarn weather spotter training. The basic class is not required by highly recommended to take prior to this advanced class.... Read More →

AT:Prairie Restoration in City Parks: Process, Challenges, and Success

Online Zoom

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department has five prairie restoration projects in city parks, with more to come in the future! In this presentation, Cassidy Kempf will share the process, challenges, and success stories of these projects. Each prairie has unique characteristics such as size, past land use, and site conditions that result in different... Read More →

VSP: Insect Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park – Changed to April 28, at 9am

Seabourne Creek Nature Park 3831 State Highway 36, , Rosenberg, TX

Photo by Paula Dittrick "Join us for a fun hike in Seabourne looking for insects and other arthropods and led by John Few, our AgriLife agent, who is an entomologist. We will be looking for insects that are out there now, as well as other arthropods, such as spiders and roly polys. We will have... Read More →

Free

VSP: Coastal 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: FISH-tastic Children’s Fishing Tournament

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

SAVE THE DATE for 2023 March 25 | 8-11 a.m. | Seabourne Creek Nature Park at 3831 Hwy 36 S Rosenberg TX Per the City of Rosenberg: "Ages 4-11 welcome to participate! For more information contact the Civic Center at 832-595-3520. Each year, the Parks and Recreation Department proudly hosts this children's fishing tournament! Children... Read More →

Free