AT: Big Day Birding Workshop

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

Want to take your birdwatching skills to the next level and participate in a global phenomenon? The Global Big Day challenges birders to see as many species as possible in 24 hours. In this workshop we’ll work through confusing spring migrants like warblers, vireos, and wrens so you’ll know what to look for during the... Read More →

$30 – $45

VSP: Brazos Bend State Park Guided Bird Hike

State of Texas 21901 FM 762 Rd., Needville, TX

Meet at the 40 Acre Lake Restrooms. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring binoculars. View the current Bird Sightings on Ebird Hotspot Brazos Bend SP (UTC 117)  Hikes are free of charge after regular park admission and are subject to change and cancellation without notice. Please check the BBSP website at www.brazosbend.org for changes or cancellations.  

VSP: Houston Audubon’s Bird Survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary

Hogg Bird Sanctuary 1 Westcott Street, Houston, Texas

First Monday Bird Survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary Leader: Skip Almoney HAS is conducting a monthly survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary. Beginning in March 2019, the surveys will be held on the first Monday of the month. Skip Almoney is the leader. The Hogg Bird Sanctuary is adjacent to Bayou Bend and shares its parking... Read More →

VSP: STAAR Test Review at Long Acres Ranch

Long Acres Ranch 2317 Williams Way Blvd, Richmond, TX, United States

Help 5th grade students review for their STAAR tests at a fun, hands-on event at Long Acres Ranch. All the materials have been prepared with a scripted lesson for you to follow.  They are looking for individuals who are knowledgeable, or willing to immerse themselves into these subjects to add some depth and meaningful interactions... Read More →

Event Series AT: Edible Wild Plants

AT: Edible Wild Plants

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

Discover the delicious side of nature. Texas provides an abundance of wild edible leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, and shoots – if you know where to look. Learn where to find, how to identify, and how to properly prepare a seasonal selection of local edible plant species. As our landscape changes throughout the year, the selection... Read More →

$40 – $70

VSP: Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary Tuesday Trail Crew

Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary 440 Wilchester Blvd , Houston, TX

The Tuesday trail crew at Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary meets from 9 AM until noon every Tuesday year-round. Trail crew projects include everything under the sun, including boardwalk construction and maintenance, trail trimming and privet/ligustrum removal. Please contact Juanita Perkins at [email protected] to sign up.

Event Series VSP: KPC Work Day

VSP: KPC Work Day

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

Where: KPC's Indiangrass Preserve and Shrike Prairie When: Tuesdays | 9 am – 3 pm (Also every Friday and  Saturday of the month | 9 am – 1 pm) Who: All are welcomed to participate – no experience necessary. Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting. What to wear: Closed-toed shoes,... Read More →

VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy, Formerly Katy 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... Read More →

Event Series VSP: Seabourne Volunteer Day

VSP: Seabourne Volunteer Day

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

Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project!  Our starting time has moved to 9am.   There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Weeding, mulching, planting Prairie Demo Garden Planning habitat gardens, planting, weeding, mulching, establishing water features, etc. Prairie Restoration Project Bumping up plants, weeding pots, help... Read More →

VSP: STAAR Test Review at Long Acres Ranch

Long Acres Ranch 2317 Williams Way Blvd, Richmond, TX, United States

Help 5th grade students review for their STAAR tests at a fun, hands-on event at Long Acres Ranch. All the materials have been prepared with a scripted lesson for you to follow.  They are looking for individuals who are knowledgeable, or willing to immerse themselves into these subjects to add some depth and meaningful interactions... Read More →