VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Volunteer Orientation

Coastal Prairie Conservancy - Indiangrass Preserve 31975 Hebert Rd., Waller, TX, United States

February 10, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm  FREE All are welcomed to join the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) for its Volunteer Orientation. These are offered every September and February. (Note: Orientations are not required to volunteer! CPC encourages long-term volunteers to complete an orientation within their first year of volunteering). Who: Coastal Prairie Conservancy What:... Read More →

AT: Beginner Birding Virtual Class Series – 8 Week Course

Virtual - Webinar

Virtual interactive webinar series with weekly online classes on Mondays at 7pm from January 22 - March 11th.  Register for individual classes or the entire 8 week series here.  Fee for each class is $15 individually or entire 8 week series for $100.   Each class is 1 hour. Join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun... Read More →

$15

AT: Virtual Workshop – Intro to Leave No Trace Skills and Ethics

Virtual - Webinar

Virtual.  Free.  February 13th 10am CST with repeat session Feb 14th at 7pm CST Register for one of two offerings here. Leave No Trace provides proven, research-based skills and education for getting outside in an environmentally sustainable way. Topics in this free, interactive virtual workshop include: Overview of Leave No Trace principles that protect the... Read More →

Free

AT: Beyond the Backyard – All About the Great Backyard Bird Count

Virtual - Webinar

Virtual.  Free.  Livestream with Q&A hosted by Cornell Lab Tuesday Feb 13th 12pm-1pm CST (1pm-2pm Eastern) To register complete form here. Get ready to flock together for the 2024 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)! This annual four-day event is right around the corner. Panelists will explain how to participate in this exciting global event and how participation... 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

AT: Virtual Workshop – Intro to Leave No Trace Skills and Ethics

Virtual - Webinar

Virtual.  Free.  February 13th 10am CST with repeat session Feb 14th at 7pm CST Register for one of two offerings here. Leave No Trace provides proven, research-based skills and education for getting outside in an environmentally sustainable way. Topics in this free, interactive virtual workshop include: Overview of Leave No Trace principles that protect the... Read More →

Free

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 →