VSP: Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie – 4th Saturday Workdays

Deer Park Lawther Prairie 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX

Interested in helping the Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie? Who: Native Prairies Association of Texas What: “The 4th Saturday monthly workdays offer an opportunity to explore and help maintain this special coastal prairie. For the foreseeable future, we will be working on invasives removal and demo garden.” When: 4th Saturday of the... Read More →

VSP: 2024 Saturday Outreach at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land

Sugarland Museum (HMNS) 13016 University Blvd, Sugarland, 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 of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. June-What’s that Bug in my Backyard? 6/8/24 and 6/22/24 BACKYARD OBSERVATION WOW-Lead Kayleigh Minin Learn different... Read More →

VSP Moth Night for Pollinator Week @ Deer Park Lawler Prairie

Deer Park Lawther Prairie 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX

Mary Spolyar will lead this Mothing event. Please park on the street but NOT in front of residences. Deer Park Lawther Prairie 1222 E. Purdue Lane Deer Park Questions?: Mary Spolyar – mlspolyar@att.net Maximum 18 hours per day

AT: Ft. Bend Master Gardener presentation – Butterflies and Hummingbirds

In person

In person.  Free at Missouri City Branch Library at 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City.  "Butterflies and Hummingbirds" at 2 p.m. Monday, June 24. This program is presented by Fort Bend County Master Gardener Nancy Shafer, a Missouri City resident and Master Gardener since 2004. "Watching beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds in our gardens can be a... Read More →

VSP Organizational Meeting of a Community Trash Cleanup Committee

Online Zoom

This is an organizational meeting to see if it is feasible to create a committee to identify and possibly organize community trash clean-ups. This would include connecting with local affiliates of Keep America Beautiful - such as Keep Texas Beautiful, Keep Weston Lakes Beautiful, Missouri City Green, Fort Bend Green and Keep Sugar Land Beautiful.... Read More →

AT: Beginner Birding Virtual Class Series – Using Birding 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, $15 per class or $100 for series. To register for classes visit webpage here. Monday, June 24, 2024: Using Your Birding Field Guide - When... Read More →

$15 – $100

AT: Austin Butterfly Forum webinar – Backyard Moths & More with Tom Murray

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

Hybrid, in person at Zilker Botanic Garden Center and zoom.  To participate in zoom meeting click link here: Austin Butterfly Forum Zoom Meeting Link Tom Murray is one of  the most prolific contributors of high quality arthropod photos to both BugGuide and iNaturalist. In this session Tom will focus on how to set up a... Read More →

Free

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: TPWD Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop – Richmond

In person

Free.  In person, June 25th 9a-3:30pm at Long Acres Ranch, 2335 Richmond Pkwy, Richmond, Tx 77469.  Seating is limited to 30 registrants. Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor This free workshop is open to anyone 18 or older interested in learning and teaching fishing skills in their communities. All equipment and materials are provided... Read More →

AT: WOW (Workshop on Wheels) Expo

SAVE THE DATE!!! Who: Adopt-a-WOW Committee What: The Bird WOW and the Skins and Skulls WOW will be showcased during this Brown Bag Lunch When: Tuesday, 6/25/2024 Where: Agrilife Annex Meeting Room 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471 Why: To ensure TMNCPC members feel confident in sharing an WOW during outreach events