BIOPHILIA: A Dialogue with Art, Nature, and Science is an extensive art and multimedia sensory experience that unravels man’s intimate relationship with the natural world. Artist, naturalist and New York Times bestselling author Christopher Marley reveals the sometimes obscure beauty in nature through his three-dimensional work with animal, mineral and plant specimens. “Biophilia” meaning “love... Read More →
Whether you can identify 2 species or 2,000, birders of all experience levels are welcome to participate in Birdathon! Birdathon is the birder's equivalent to a walkathon, but better (because you get to look at birds all day). Teams of 2 or more (typically 4-5) compete to count as many bird species as possible in one... Read More →
The “Texas Soil Health Short Course”(TSHSC) will be held April 23-24, 2019 in Victoria, TX. Whether you drive a tractor, ride a horse, or a hunting UTV your success depends on the ability of your soil to produce the commodity or experience that you desire. The TSHSC has been designed to provide leading dynamic soil... Read More →
Our chapter will host an exciting Earth Day at Seabourne with lots of activities. Your help is needed to facilitate the prairie planting from 9 am to 11 am. Or you can lead a one of the master naturalist-led tours at the various sections of the park: butterfly garden, prairie demo garden, or the bird... Read More →
Registration is $100 and includes all training materials, lunch and a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Attendees are encouraged to register early as the workshop is limited to 40 people. 6 Hours of AT credit for Texas Master Naturalists CPC. The morning session will be at the John Hargrove Environmental Nature... Read More →
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 →
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 jperkins@houstonaudubon.org to sign up.
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 →
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 →
STAAR BLITZ AT LONG ACRES RANCH - JUNIOR HIGH DAYS The biggest need for "experts in the field" will be for the junior high campuses. Lessons are being developed and they will be sent to volunteers once they are ready. Lunch will be provided on Junior high days. For more information, contact October Smith with... Read More →
STAAR BLITZ AT LONG ACRES RANCH - JUNIOR HIGH DAYS The biggest need for "experts in the field" will be for the junior high campuses. Lessons are being developed and they will be sent to volunteers once they are ready. Lunch will be provided on Junior high days. For more information, contact October Smith with... Read More →
Every Friday morning, Houston Audubon volunteers work in the Natives Nursery at Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary, separating seedlings and bumping up wildflowers and grasses into 1-gallon containers. The plants are then used in coastal prairie restoration projects or are offered for sale in support of the Bird Friendly Community Program. There are breaks... Read More →
Our partner James B Harrison Foundation has asked us to assist them with their iNaturalist City Challenge event. There will be plenty of time for us to both help out and participate in all the fun! We will present our Skins and Skulls WOW at the CPCTMN table. And, we can also volunteer as... Read More →
Come join us for the 2019 City Nature Challenge! Let’s help Houston become the WILDEST city in Texas! This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. You don’t have to be a bird or plant expert as this is a great learning opportunity for ALL ages! PLEASE RSVP FOR THE CHALLENGE BY APRIL... Read More →
COMMUNITY WORKDAYS Join the crew at the Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary for a morning of gardening and sanctuary maintenance. They work 9 AM – 12 PM, once a month on the 4th Saturday from September through April (3rd Saturday in November and December). Activities include trail maintenance, filling bird feeders and baths, litter pick-up, native gardening,... Read More →
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