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 →
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 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 →
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.
The symposium will feature brief presentations by leading researchers and authors on the consortium’s 2019 body of work. A social Q&A session will follow the presentations with authors, funders, and attendees. Refreshments will be provided. The Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium will host a symposium and social hour for the public on May 14, 2019... Read More →
If you enjoy being outdoors or sharing your love of nature with others, consider joining the volunteers at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Their volunteers benefit from learning new skills for your particular job or expanding your knowledge of the natural history of our area. Training can be done on-the-job for some volunteer... Read More →
Insects are a fantastic way to engage with nature, and where better to do this than in your own back yard! You'll be surprised how many insect friends are already there waiting to help. There are hundreds of thousands of insect species found in Texas but only a very small percentage of those species are... 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 →
The Coastal Prairie Chapter Board will meet on the third Wednesday of the month. Board meetings are open to all chapter members.
Explore the Nash Prairie Preserve in this photo presentation by Susan Conaty. She will take us on a journey through the seasons and different treatments. AND “Hold the Phone!: Tips for Photographing Native Plants and Wildlife with Your Smartphone” In the age of smartphones, our phones often double as our primary cameras. This is especially... Read More →
The Man & TX Native Grapes that Saved the Entire Wine World- Dr. Russell D. Kane (NPSOT/TXMN), author of The Wineslinger Chronicles: Texas on the Vine and Texas Hill Country Wineries. AT - 1 hour to AT: Native Plant Society of Texas
This event is free and open to the public. Please register so we have an idea of how many are attending. The Houston Audubon board election will precede the presentation. Crested Caracara by Bob Honig Crested Caracara by Bob Honig How has Houston area birding changed in 50 years? Relying significantly on the Houston Ornithology... 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 →
HAS Monthly Bird Survey at Houston's Willow Waterhole Reserve General Information Leader: Mary Ann Beauchemin, Senior Naturalist at the Nature Discovery Center. The Nature Discovery Center is partnering with Houston Audubon to conduct the Willow Waterhole survey. The Willow Waterhole Bird Survey was started in June 2007 and is held on the third Saturday of... Read More →
HAS Monthly Bird Survey at Woodland Park has been suspended. Woodland Park, located a few miles from downtown Houston in Woodland Heights, is an excellent park for urban birding. Join the Friends of Woodland Park and members of Houston Audubon for a 2-hour bird walk from 7:30 to 9:30 AM. They have seen... Read More →
Come help out at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, our signature project! There are several areas that we need help in: Butterfly Garden Prairie Demo Garden Prairie Restoration Project Arboretum Project Bird Sanctuary Boy Scout Projects You will earn VSP hours and have a good time working with your fellow master naturalists! Seabourne is located at... Read More →
May 18 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm The Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Harris County Master Gardeners are pleased to offer the Green Thumb gardening series of lectures. These Lectures are free and require no reservation. Every month, there is a new topic presented by experienced Harris County Master Gardeners at four different... Read More →