VSP: Present Butterfly WOW at St. John’s United Methodist Church VBS

St. John's United Methodist Church 400 Jackson, Richmond, United States

This event has been postponed from 7-8-24 to 7-15-24 due to Hurricane Beryl. Present the Butterfly2 WOW to 50-90  elementary school children who will be rotate through 6 different stations in 20 minutes slots. You will need to share the information in the WOW and offer a short exercise to fill the time. Event is... Read More →

AT: Gulf Center for Turtle Research Guided Beach Patrol Training – Turtle Trails 2024

Babe's Beach 6477 Sewall Blvd, Galveston, Texas

IMPORTANT:  Weather impacts have closed several beaches in the Coastal bend region.  Check with Galveston beach patrol to confirm Babe's beach is OPEN before departure (Galveston Island Beach Patrol: 409-763-4769.)  Additional number for info is Turtle Island Restoration Network: 866-887-8535  In person at Babe's Beach, 6477 Seawall Blvd in Galveston, TX.  2024 Turtle Trails patrol... Read More →

Free

AT: Birding Basics Part 1: Virtual Class Series – How to Select Binoculars & Field Guides

Virtual - Webinar

Virtual curriculum.  Beginning Birding virtual class summer series with instructor Kristine Rivers.  Classes are Monday nights at 7pm for 1 hour, and may be booked individually or as a series.  Fees apply, starting at $15 per class and discounts for series. To register for classes visit webpage here. July 8 - 29, 2024 Monday, July... Read More →

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AT: TPWD Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop – Richmond

In person

Free. In person, July 16th 8:30a - 11:30am at Long Acres Ranch, 2335 Richmond Pkwy, Richmond, Tx 77469. Professional development for those who educate young children or the public about wildlife and nature. Growing Up WILD invites you to explore and share the fascinating world of wildlife and ecosystems using fun, hands-on educational activities. You... Read More →

Free

VSP Kleb Woods Ecological Survey of Mosquitos

Kleb Woods 220303 Draper Rd. at Mueschke Rd., Tomball, TX

Tuesday, July 16th 9:00am - 10:30am Kelb Woods Ecological Survey of mosquitos from traps, ponds, and wetland areas at Kleb Woods.  Anita Schiller, Entomology Outreach Specialist, will be helping with the survey and teaching participants about the species of mosquitoes that are found in our area.  This will go hand in hand with the following... Read More →

VSP: Coastal 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 Hamilton... Read More →

AT: Klebs Woods Summer Series NASA GLOBE Explorer Mission – Mosquitoes in Science

In person

IMPORTANT:  Due to weather impacts please check the main Harris County park website for potential cancellation of mid-July events here.   As of 7/13 the Mosquito events for July are still showing as open, but many events on the same dates are showing as canceled.  Check with the park directly to be sure these events will... Read More →

Free

AT: Citizen Science Summer Series with NASA GLOBE Explorer Mission – Mosquitoes in Science

In person

In person 4-part series NASA GLOBE Observer Mission: Mosquitoes in Science presented at Harris County Precinct 4 parks Klebs Wood Nature Center & at John Paul Landing Park.  Park locations: John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center, 9950 Katy Hockley Rd, Cypress, TX 77433. Klebs Woods Nature Center located at 20303 Draper Rd, Tomball, TX, 77377... Read More →

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