VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy, Formerly Katy Prairie Conservancy – Stewardship Saturdays

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

"Looking for a way to get your hands dirty on the prairie?" Look no further. Join the Coastal Prairie Conservancy for its Stewardship Saturdays!" All are welcomed to participate - no experience necessary! Groups larger than ten individuals, please contact [email protected] to register. Who: Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) What: Assist CPC in removing invasive species;... Read More →

Free

AT: Boat Tour to North Deer Island Rookery

Texas Seaport Museum 2200 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX, United States

In Person. Space Limited to 20. We are once again offering our popular Boat Tour to North Deer Island Rookery on Saturday, May 13, from 9:30-11:30am. This is a private Birding for Fun charter aboard the SS Seagull II, a 45-passenger open air catamaran, departing from the Texas Seaport Museum in Galveston. The event is... Read More →

AT: Beginner Tree ID at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

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

Registration There are over sixty species of trees in Houston. Which ones grow in your neighborhood? In this class we’ll learn the basics of tree ID – from tree anatomy to common tree groups and what to look for in the field. We’ll start in the classroom and, weather permitting, we’ll examine real trees on... Read More →

VSP: 2023 Saturday Outreach at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land

Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land 13016 University Blvd., Sugar Land TX 77479, TX, United States

Join us in reaching out to the community every 2nd and 4th Saturday at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. Share your knowledge and excitement of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. The topic for each session follows: May 13, 2023 - Lead Lynn Trenta/Katie Sallean Topic: Kids... Read More →

Free

VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy/KPC – 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 →

Seabourne Creek Nature Park Public Events

Sunday, June 11, 2023 4:00pm -5:00pm The public is invited to learn about Seabourne Creek Nature Park’s 7 habitats during a one hour walk led by Texas Master Naturalist Emily Essa. A lifelong Houston resident, Emily has always known she wanted to work with animals since she was young. After graduating from Texas A&M University... Read More →

Event Series AT: Water Wednesdays

AT: May Water Wednesdays – Water Wells

Microsoft Teams- Online

An educational series ... Water Wednesdays' focus is to educate, inform, and increase awareness of #allthingswater May 17 - Water Wells An overview of critical considerations in maintaining a water well, including disinfection, well water testing, and water quality. REGISTER 2023 WATER WEDNESDAYS MARCH - CoCoRaHS APRIL -AQUAPONICS MAY - WATER WELLS JUNE - WEATHER... Read More →

Free

AT: Educator Workshop Series at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

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

Three unique workshops on 2/16, 4/20, & 5/18 All educators are welcome at our workshops: classroom teachers, outdoor educators, scout leaders, homeschool parents – anyone who wants to learn fun, hands-on ways to teach children about science and nature. The Arboretum’s workshops include: Engaging outdoor activities Fun curriculum ideas Inter-disciplinary connections to the natural world... Read More →