VSP: Spring Bird Count at Harrison-Long Point Property

Long Point Ranch 8200 Whaley-Long Point Road, Richmond, TX, United States

Black-crowned Night Heron at the Long Point Ranch - photo by Robbin Mallett "Come join us for our 4th Annual Spring Bird Count on the land at Harrison-Long Point on Saturday, April 15th. Birders of all levels are welcome. This activity is ideal for birders who don’t mind covering moderate terrain seeking and counting birds in various habitats. Our... Read More →

Free

AT: Compost Tea & Compost Workshop

Nature's Way Resources 101 Sherbrook Circle, Conroe, TX

Hosted by the Organic Horticultural Benefits Alliance NOTE: You must attend Day 1 to attend Day 2 REGISTER - limited capacity Day 2 - A workshop at Nature's Way Resources where Dr. Elaine Ingham, the compost guru, will teach us how to make excellent compost tea & compost. Plus an extra bonus is a morning tour... Read More →

VSP: Seabourne Third Saturday Work Days, 8:00 – 10:00 AM

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

Sun in Fog - photo by Noel Zinn Join in the weekend fun at Seabourne.  Every first and third Saturdays, we will be at Seabourne working in the various projects we have going on there.   Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great... Read More →

AT: Rain Barrel Workshop

Walter Hall Park 807 State Highway 3, League City, TX, United States

Galveston Bay Foundation’s Rain Barrel Program works in partnership with LyondellBasell and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages to conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff, pollution, and bacteria entering Galveston Bay. This workshop will consist of a supply pickup, hands-on presentation at 10:30 am, and Q&A session with Galveston Bay Foundation staff on site. The presentation at 10:30am... Read More →

AT: Earth Day Festival – Bees and Butterfly Gardening

George Memorial Library 1001 Golfview Dr , Richmond, TX, United States

Fort Bend Master Gardeners present, Bees and Butterfly Gardening! Find out how to help our flying friends thrive and blossom while making our gardens beautiful. Log in VMS under AT: Skills Enhancement Courses

Free

AT: Spring Native Plant Propagation

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

Presented by the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center SOLD OUT, check back with Organizer for potential openings Many native plants aren’t available at nurseries – so grow them yourself! In this hands-on class you’ll learn about different methods of plant propagation. Then, you’ll get the rare opportunity to collect seeds and cuttings to get your... Read More →

AT: Texas Waters Specialist Study Group – Ch. 4 and Texas Stream Team

Online Zoom

The Texas Waters Specialist study group will be having a discussion session on Monday, April 17 covering Ch. 4 – “Ecosystem Services” and Texas Stream Team. Topics that we’ll be discussing include: What are ecosystem services? What natural systems protect human settlements from flood and drought? What does soil do for humanity? What other ecosystem... Read More →

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: Fireflies: Jewels of the Night

Online Zoom

Webinar presentation by Candace Fallon, Senior Conservation Biologist , Endangered Species Program Xerces Society. Candace Fallon is a senior conservation biologist with the Xerces Society, where she works with researchers, land managers, and community scientists to study and protect at-risk invertebrates and their habitats. She has extensive experience with species inventories and monitoring, providing technical... Read More →