VSP Volunteer Garden Docent Training @ Mercer Botanic Gardens

Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX, United States

Garden Docent Training (All four Thursday sessions required) February 1, 8, 15, and 22, 8:30 a.m. to noon Do you have a passion for Mercer, gardening, or the outdoors? Mercer is looking for volunteers to lead walking tours for the community. This comprehensive training program consists of four sessions, combining classroom instruction with outdoor experiences.... Read More →

AT: Chapter workshop with Scott Buckle, TMN Galveston Chapter

In person

February 1st 2p-4pm, free in-person workshop for Coastal Prairie chapter members.  Look for the workshop invitation via Sign Up Genius to submit registration.  Workshop Speaker - Scott Buckle, TMN - Galveston Bay Chapter Scott spent his childhood days exploring the "wild" areas near his home in Houston. He began to develop an interest in animal... Read More →

Free

AT: Houston Botanic Garden Land Care Institute Certification Course Series

Hybrid In person and Virtual Session, see description for program details

Hybrid.  Course fee for 5-week program to achieve certification. See Land Care Institute Certification Program website for costs and schedule details here.   Course begins January 23rd with weekly webinars Tuesdays/Thursdays and in-person training Saturday February 17th, online exam February 20th. Course requires pre-reading assignments and attendance to weekly online classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00p-8:30p,  with... Read More →

$270

VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie

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

“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 Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... Read More →

Free

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER VSP: Seabourne First Saturday Work Day, 9:00 – 11:00 AM

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

CANCELLED - FEB 3rd due to inclement weather. 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: Tree Identification Walk at Russ Pitman Park

Russ Pittman Park 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX, United States

In person at Russ Pitman Park, located at 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX, just inside West 610 Loop between Bellaire Blvd and Evergreen. Any season is a great season to learn about trees!  Jim McKee, a Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher leads outdoor monthly walks on tree identification.  You’ll learn how to use leaf,... Read More →

Free

AT: Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certification Series

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

In person classes,  Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.  Attendance to all 4 Saturdays February-May to qualify for certification.  Register online here.  Cost: $130 member / $190 nonmembers First Saturday of the month February – May 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12+ If you want to get serious about building a backyard... Read More →

AT: Winter Care for Native Plants

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX, United States

In person at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.  Registration required, fee for class.  Registration link here. Should one prune perennials to remove frost damage? Do cold-growing grasses require special care? Learn the answer to these questions and many more during Winter Care for Native Plants. New and experienced gardeners are welcome! Bonus: Instructor Colleen Dieter... Read More →

$25