Mercer Bus Trip – 2022 Volunteers
Mercer Bus Trip – 2022 Volunteers
Bus trip is scheduled for May 31! Please see the details below. If you wish to bring a friend or spouse, (age 50+) let me know and I’ll start a... Read More →
Some events may require pre-registration. Please check with the event organizer beforehand.
Bus trip is scheduled for May 31! Please see the details below. If you wish to bring a friend or spouse, (age 50+) let me know and I’ll start a... Read More →
Enter into VMS as AT: Other NEW! NEXT LEVEL BIRDING WORKSHOPS VIA ZOOM HOT ON THE TRAIL: JUNE! THURSDAYS at 7pm JUNE 2, 9, & 16, 2022 Cost: $10/class; $30/series... Read More →
The first Saturday of each month, a guided van tour of the refuge will take visitors on a two-hour trip through the prairie. Join refuge volunteers and staff to learn... Read More →
Get up close and watch bees in action through an observatory beehive. Learn the role of bees in a colony, how honey is made, the life span of a bee,... Read More →
Please enter VMS as AT: HANC $20 member / $35 nonmember (per person) Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up Prairie wildflowers are some of Houston’s greatest natural treasures. Join us to celebrate National Prairie Day by learning some common wildflower species, how to identify them, and how they fit in our prairie ecosystems. You... Read More →
Please enter VMS as AT: Other I am pleased to once again offer our Birding for Fun 8-week series of Beginner Birding virtual classes. You can sign up for the entire series or just the classes that interest you. Classes will be held on Mondays at 7pm throughout May and June via Zoom. May 2... Read More →
Enter into VMS as AT: Other NEW! NEXT LEVEL BIRDING WORKSHOPS VIA ZOOM HOT ON THE TRAIL: JUNE! THURSDAYS at 7pm JUNE 2, 9, & 16, 2022 Cost: $10/class; $30/series All experience levels welcome! Brush up on your birding skills while avoiding the heat! Each week we'll surprise you with virtual field trips to current birding hotspots,... Read More →
Please enter into VMS as AT: Other Road Trip! Core of the Earth: What Lies Beneath? Saturday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. Want to see what is deep beneath Earth’s surface? Join... Read More →
Please enter VMS as AT: HANC $20 member / $35 nonmember (per person) Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up When you think of swamps, you probably think of mud,... Read More →
Please enter VMS as AT: Other I am pleased to once again offer our Birding for Fun 8-week series of Beginner Birding virtual classes. You can sign up for the... Read More →
A member of the Gulf Coast Chapter, Kjell (pronounced CHELL) joined the training class and earned his certification in 2021, and has been involved in the many projects of the... Read More →
It's Open for Registration! The 7th Plant Party is scheduled for June 15th from 10-11:30. We have 5 wonderful talks centered on the topic "Medicinal and Edible Plants". If you... Read More →
Please enter into VMS as AT: AgriLife. Join us on June 15th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM CST for "Medicinal and Edible Plants". We'll have 5 short presentations from experts... Read More →
The Texas Longleaf Team is an inter-agency, multi-disciplinary consortium formed in 2014 to promote and support the restoration of the Longleaf ecosystem in East Texas. The Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris)... Read More →
Please enter VMS as AT: HANC $20 member / $35 nonmember (per person) Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 21 and up Why should kids have all the fun? Treat yourself to all the joys of summer camp, but for grown-ups! Unwind after a stressful day with hands-on nature activities, crafts, and outdoor exploration, PLUS a simple... Read More →
Enter into VMS as AT: Other NEW! NEXT LEVEL BIRDING WORKSHOPS VIA ZOOM HOT ON THE TRAIL: JUNE! THURSDAYS at 7pm JUNE 2, 9, & 16, 2022 Cost: $10/class; $30/series All experience... Read More →
Please enter VMS as AT: Other I am pleased to once again offer our Birding for Fun 8-week series of Beginner Birding virtual classes. You can sign up for the entire series or just the classes that interest you. Classes will be held on Mondays at 7pm throughout May and June via Zoom. May 2... Read More →
You are invited to a one-hour overview of Mercer Botanic Gardens – our history, present and future! You do not need to be a volunteer to attend, nor is this... Read More →
The Buzz About Bees with Nancy Greig Organized in collaboration with Architecture Center Houston’s immersive educational visual arts exhibition on the influence of bees on human design and construction, these... Read More →
Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other creatures transfer pollen among flowers, enabling the incredible diversity of plants on our planet to flower and fruit. Dr. Gabriela Sosa, BBP’s Conservation Manager, and a representative from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, will lead you on a walk to identify those native plants and flowers that attract the necessary pollinators... Read More →
Enter into VMS as AT: Other This is a free webinar being offered by Texas Wildlife Association on Thursday next week (26th), from noon to 1 PM. It’s the first in a new series titled “Wild at Work: A Stewardship Series,” and this first episode will be about wildlife monitoring and how it informs habitat management.... Read More →
The air quality in Harris County is influenced by multiple sources of pollution, including extensive road traffic, concrete batch plants, proximity to the largest petrochemical industrial complex in the United States, and port activities in the Houston Ship Channel. It is also important to note that environmental risks are not always uniformly distributed in urban... Read More →
Please enter VMS as AT: Other I am pleased to once again offer our Birding for Fun 8-week series of Beginner Birding virtual classes. You can sign up for the entire series or just the classes that interest you. Classes will be held on Mondays at 7pm throughout May and June via Zoom. May 2... Read More →
Explore the Many Dimensions of Monarch Conservation We are thrilled to announce an amazing lineup for this year's free MJV webinar series. From Ink Dwell's Jane Kim to the... Read More →
The first Saturday of each month, a guided van tour of the refuge will take visitors on a two-hour trip through the prairie. Join refuge volunteers and staff to learn... Read More →