Week of Events
VSP: The Cornell Lab Global Big Day – 11 May 2024
Male red-wing blackbirds raise red-shoulder patches to defend territory, especially during the spring. Photo by Paula Dittrick Be a part of birding’s biggest team! Global Big Day is an annual celebration of the birds around you. No matter where you are, join us virtually on 11 May, help celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, and share the birds you... Read More →
AT: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Great Grow Out Pocket Prairie Workshop
AT: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Great Grow Out Pocket Prairie Workshop
In person. Location St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 5373 Franz Road, Katy, TX, 77493 To register complete forms at link here. Join us for a hands-on pocket prairie and native plant grow-out workshop in partnership with Communities of Faith. Staff from the Coastal Prairie Conservancy and the Native Prairies Association of Texas will lead participants in... Read More →
AT: Gulf Center for Turtle Research Guided Beach Patrol Training – Turtle Trails 2024
AT: Gulf Center for Turtle Research Guided Beach Patrol Training – Turtle Trails 2024
In person at Babe's Beach, 6477 Seawall Blvd in Galveston, TX. 2024 Turtle Trails patrol training series. During this program you'll have the opportunity to embark on a 1-mile patrol walk, learn about our local sea turtle species, their nesting habits, how to identify tracks, the process of excavating eggs from a nest, why it's... Read More →
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy – Tuesday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
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 →
VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 8:30 – 11:00 AM
VSP: Seabourne Wednesday Work Day, 8:30 – 11:00 AM
Garden Sign at the SCNP Butterfly Garden - photo by Hoiman Low Members: Come help at Seabourne Creek Nature Park (SCNP), Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter’s signature project! It is a great way to earn VSP hours; learn about butterflies and prairie plants; and enjoy time with fellow Texas Master Naturalists. There are several... Read More →
VSP: Bobwhite Quail Activities with 8th Graders at Long Acres Ranch
VSP: Bobwhite Quail Activities with 8th Graders at Long Acres Ranch
May 8th & 9th - 8th grader groups will come out in the morning and afternoon for both days. There will be two shifts each day. You need only sign up for one shift but you can work multiple days/shifts. The first shift will be from 8:30am to 12:30pm and the second shift from 12:00pm... Read More →
AT: Plant Walk with Susie Doe – Seabourne Creek Nature Park
AT: Plant Walk with Susie Doe – Seabourne Creek Nature Park
In-Person. Open to public. Event is outdoors, dress for current weather conditions. Bring water bottle, closed toe shoes recommended. Plant Walk at Seabourne Creek Nature Park Come join Susie Doe for a short walk at Seabourne Creek Nature Park to learn about the plants that grow here. We will meet at the Prairie Demo Area... Read More →
VSP: Bobwhite Quail Activities with 8th Graders at Long Acres Ranch
VSP: Bobwhite Quail Activities with 8th Graders at Long Acres Ranch
May 8th & 9th - 8th grader groups will come out in the morning and afternoon for both days. There will be two shifts each day. You need only sign up for one shift but you can work multiple days/shifts. The first shift will be from 8:30am to 12:30pm and the second shift from 12:00pm... Read More →
AT: Prairie Conservation Spring Bloom Nomenclature Workshop
AT: Prairie Conservation Spring Bloom Nomenclature Workshop
May 9th In Person from 9:30a-3:30pm $20 per person Meeting details provided after registration. Workshop hosted by the Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena 77507. This collaborative workshop begins with speakers followed by field demonstration in three different urban prairies in the Clear Lake area. Workshop is jointly sponsored by Armand Bayou... Read More →
AT: Global Precipitation Measurement Mission Webinar Series – Weather and Climate
AT: Global Precipitation Measurement Mission Webinar Series – Weather and Climate
Virtual. Free. Program is 4th in series by the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission Team. Webinar topic: Weather and Climate Speakers and registration details will be updated as the GPM website updates. The GPM webinar series schedule may be found here. The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission is an international network of satellites that provide next-generation... Read More →
AT: Archeology and Ethnobotany in Texas Botanical Gardens – Williamson County NPSOT
AT: Archeology and Ethnobotany in Texas Botanical Gardens – Williamson County NPSOT
Free. May 9th 7pm - 8:30pm Hybrid meeting, physical address shown below. To receive zoom link register for meeting in advance. To register and receive zoom link information visit webpage here. Join NPSOT-Williamson County on Thursday, May 9, 2024, when our featured topic will be “Archeology in Texas Botanical Gardens / Ethnobotany in Texas Botanical Gardens” with... Read More →
AT: TPWD Managed Lands Deer Program Basics Webinar
AT: TPWD Managed Lands Deer Program Basics Webinar
Free. Webinar, May 10th 9a-12pm, pre-registration required to receive link to webinar via email. Join TPWD biologists as they present the basics of the Managed Lands Deer Program. Learn the purpose of the program, guidelines, how to enroll, habitat management, deer survey methods and more. This workshop is intended for landowners interested in learning about the Managed... Read More →
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Friday Work Day at Indiangrass Prairie
“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 Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... Read More →
VSP Willow Fork Park- Volunteer in the Pollinator Garden
VSP Willow Fork Park- Volunteer in the Pollinator Garden
Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:30am -12:00pm (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell 281-797-1527.
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy – Stewardship Saturdays
VSP: Coastal Prairie Conservancy – Stewardship Saturdays
"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 volunteer@coastalprairieconservancy.org to register. Who: Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) What: Assist CPC in removing invasive species;... Read More →
VSP: 2024 Saturday Outreach at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
VSP: 2024 Saturday Outreach at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
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. May- Creating a Wildflower Habitat in your Backyard 5/11/24 and 5/25/24 NATIVE PLANT WOW- Lead Katie... Read More →