The Texas Society for Ecological Restoration 24th Annual Conference will take place November 8-10, 2019 at Sea Star Base Galveston, located at 7509 Broadway St in Galveston, TX 77554. All general and concurrent sessions will take place at Sea Star Base Galveston, as well as the awards banquet on Saturday, November 9th. Off-site field trip... Read More →
Counting for the 2019-20 FeederWatch season begins on November 9 and runs through April 3, 2020. Join now for the 2019–20 season, which runs from November 9 through April 3. If you haven't signed up yet, sign up now to ensure that your account is activated in time for the start of the season. Please... Read More →
First Monday Bird Survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary Leader: Skip Almoney HAS is conducting a monthly survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary. Beginning in March 2019, the surveys will be held on the first Monday of the month. Skip Almoney is the leader. The Hogg Bird Sanctuary is adjacent to Bayou Bend and shares its parking... Read More →
Discover the delicious side of nature. Texas provides an abundance of wild edible leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, and shoots – if you know where to look. Learn where to find, how to identify, and how to properly prepare a seasonal selection of local edible plant species. As our landscape changes throughout the year, the selection... 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 →
Mercury passing in front of the bright disk of the Sun was first documented in 1631. Over one hundred years later Edmund Halley used his observation to measure the Sun's distance that led to establishing the scale of the solar system. A Transit of Mercury happens in seven different intervals ranging from 6 to 217... Read More →
Mercury passing in front of the bright disk of the Sun was first documented in 1631. Over one hundred years later Edmund Halley used his observation to measure the Sun's distance that led to establishing the scale of the solar system. A Transit of Mercury happens in seven different intervals ranging from 6 to 217... 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 →
All ages and levels of birders are welcome; meet in the parking lot before 8 AM. Binoculars and weather-appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended. Members of the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists lead the hikes. Participation is open to the public---all ages and levels of birders meet in the parking lot by 8... Read More →
Leader: Mary Anne Weber Please join HAS for a monthly bird survey at the Houston Botanic Garden (Glenbrook Golf Course). They meet the first Thursday of each month at the main parking lot at 8205 N Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77017. If the lot is closed, park at the park next door. There is a... Read More →
The Graduation Party for Training Class 2019 will be held on Nov. 7 from 6:00-8:00 at the Rosenberg Civic Center Room C. Fried chicken is provided and a Sign Up Genius has been sent out to members to sign up for side dishes and desserts.
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 →
Mary Anne Weber is the Education Director for Houston Audubon, and is working to make Houston a better place for our resident and migrating birds. Mary Anne is proud to lead efforts to preserve our urban wild spaces, and encourages all Houstonians to experience the joy that comes from making room for birds and other... Read More →
A Monthly Bird Count at the Houston Arboretum Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Meet on the second Saturday of each month in the courtyard behind the building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members, Kelsey Low and... Read More →
“Keep Fulshear Beautiful” will hold a Fall community beautification event Saturday, November 9th, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Irene Stern Center. Come join your friends and neighbors to help Keep Fulshear Beautiful! They are planning on replanting the Community Gardens and pick up litter along the less-traveled roadsides. A light breakfast snack will be... Read More →
Better bird habitats in Houston support all urban wildlife and make Houston a happier, healthier place for people, too. Mary Anne Weber—Education Director for Houston Audubon—will teach us all about how to attract more birds to your garden in today's seminar.