Indian Creek Nature Park Workday

Burton Cotton Gin Museum 307 N. Main, Burton, TX

VMS opportunity: Indian Creek Nature Area Workdays are now scheduled for the second Monday of every month. See the email from Ann Ray for specific goals for each date.  Bring chain saws, loppers, gloves, rakes, etc.  Let’s see what progress we can make together on the pollinator garden, the mini park, and the trail system! ... Read More →

Plant Party: Riparian Rendezvous

VMS opportunity: AT: Agrilife Land Management and Wildlife Conservation Workshops and Programs Registration is now open for Plant Party: Riparian Rendezvous Join us virtually on December 15th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM CST for "Riparian Rendezvous". We'll have 5, 15-minute presentations and lots of DOORPRIZES! You must register to receive the link the day before, but it's... Read More →

Winedale Pollinator Garden Maintenance (4th Friday)

Winedale Historic Complex 3738 FM2714, Round Top, TX, United States

Volunteer Opportunity: VMS Category: Winedale Landscape Project The Winedale Pollinator Garden needs to be diligently maintained (i.e. weeds pulled and plants pruned) now that it is well established. Anyone interested in joining some of the project team members are welcome. When: 2nd Saturday and 4th Friday of the month 9:00 - 10:00 am unless otherwise noted. At least... Read More →

Climate Change and Memorable Weather

VMS opportunity: AT: Chapter Program “Climate Change and Memorable Weather”by John Nielsen-Gammon(Thursday, January 6, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) Sometimes it’s said that climate change is making extreme weather worse.  That’s mostly, but not entirely, true.  This talk will look at the role of climate change in making extreme weather like Hurricane Harvey, the 2011 drought, and the... Read More →