AT: Birding 101 at John Paul Landing Park

General Public is invited to attend a lecture Birding 101 at John Paul Landing park.  Meet in the Great Room and lecture is open to all ages. Learn the basics of birding, from field identification to essential gear. Best for ages 8 and up. Meet in the John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center  9950 Katy... Read More →

Free

VSP Precinct 4 Bird Surveys at either Bear Creek Park or George Bush Park

Bird Surveys at Bear Creek Park or George Bush Park 7:00AM - 11:00AM See below. As part of the Precinct 4 Grow Zone Pilot Project, they are conducting quarterly bird surveys at three parks. If you are interested in participating in the surveys, please click HERE and fill out the form. Space is limited, and filling out... Read More →

CANCELED VSP BioBlitz at James B. Harrison Long Point Ranch

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

This event has been canceled due to the death of a JB Harrison Foundation board member. BioBlitz at our partner James B. Harrison's Long Point Ranch during the 2024 Texas Pollinator Bioblitz.  Join other Citizen Scientists from 9am - 1pm, Wear weather appropriate clothing, closed toe shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. Pack a lunch and... Read More →

AT: 2024 Tx Waters Specialist Study Group Session 5 – Chapter 5 Ecological Significance of Natural Flow Regimes

Virtual - Webinar

Virtual.  Zoom meeting invite and registration details will be posted on TWS Slack channel. The study group series for 2024 is hosted by members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter (CPC) Texas Waters Specialist Study Group.  October's session will cover: Session 5: Chapter 5 The Ecological Significance of Natural Flow Regimes  pg 67-85 discussion leaders Ellen... Read More →

Free

AT: Clear Lake NPSOT – Beyond Butterflies

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

Hybrid meeting.  Clear Lake NPSOT chapter meeting and program.  Speaker Program starts at 7pm. Beyond Butterflies takes a deep dive into the world of native pollinators. Erin Mills will take us through each of the main groups of pollinators, discuss their biology and needs, and introduce us to some fascinating members of each group. We... Read More →

Free

VSP Precinct 4 Bird Survey at John Paul Landing

Bird Survey at John Paul Landing  7:00AM - 11:00AM See below. As part of the Precinct 4 Grow Zone Pilot Project, they are conducting quarterly bird surveys at three parks. If you are interested in participating in the surveys, please click HERE and fill out the form. Space is limited, and filling out the form does not guarantee... 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: Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training Series

Virtual - Webinar

The 2024 Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training course will be held every TUESDAY and THURSDAY  starting Tue September 3, 2024 through Tue October 29, 2024, 10 a.m. - noon (Every Tuesday & Thursday) — Virtual Curriculum contact: Wizzie Brown ebrown@ag.tamu.edu YOU MUST BE A CERTIFIED MASTER NATURALIST OR MASTER GARDENER TO TAKE THIS TRAINING.  Over the... Read More →

$125

AT: Texas Watershed Steward Workshop – Azle

In person

The Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) program is a statewide one-day educational program designed to improve the quality of Texas’ water resources by educating and informing local stakeholders about their watershed, potential impairments, and steps that can be taken to help improve and protect water quality in their watershed. To register for this workshop visit webpage... Read More →

Free

AT: Monarch Joint Venture Online Mini Course – Monarch Essentials

Virtual - Webinar

Virtual webinar series.  Fee to attend is $75 for the 3 part series.  Monarch Joint Venture is hosting an online mini-course series on Monarch Essentials on Tuesday evenings from 6pm - 7:30pm on October 1st, 8th, and 15th. Join MJV for a virtual 3-week course to learn about monarch butterfly ecology, threats, and the effective... Read More →

$75