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Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
First Saturday Van Tours The first Saturday of each month, a guided van tour of the refuge will take visitors on a 11/2 hour trip through the prairie. Join one of our staff for drive through the refuge to learn about the native coastal prairie, history of the refuge, the biology of the Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken, and what’s... Read More →
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TMN Tuesday – Connecting All Texans to Conservation Through Meaningful, Engaging Interpretation
TMN Tuesday – Connecting All Texans to Conservation Through Meaningful, Engaging Interpretation
Join Craig Hensley, Texas Nature Trackers Biologist, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 12:00 pm central! Connecting All Texans to Conservation Through Meaningful, Engaging Interpretation Engaging Texans of all ages through education and outreach is one of the core tenants of the Texas Master Naturalist program. Delivering programs that are meaningful, accurate, educational, and yes, fun, requires... Read More →
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Buffalo Bayou – Architecture of Bees, Lunch and Learn
Buffalo Bayou – Architecture of Bees, Lunch and Learn
Beekeeping 101 with Shannon Dietz Organized in collaboration with Architecture Center Houston’s immersive educational visual arts exhibition on the influence of bees on human design and construction, these noontime talks will teach you why bees are so important to human survival. Option to bring your own lunch or purchase lunch. Cost for no lunch: $10... Read More →
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AT: TX Waters Certification Training
AT: TX Waters Certification Training
They Live Here, Too: Wildlife Habitat Restoration as Water Supply Protection Date: Thursday, August 11, 2022 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Central Katie Myers Rural Programs Coordinator, Watershed Protection Tarrant Regional Water District Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) operates reservoirs that serve over 2 million people and counting in North Texas. These surface water... Read More →
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Houston Arboretum – The Secret Life of Squirrels
Houston Arboretum – The Secret Life of Squirrels
$20 member / $35 nonmember (per person) Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up Squirrels are so common that we take them for granted, but they really live fascinating lives. For example, did you know that Eastern Gray Squirrels are one of the few animal species known to lie to deceive others, tree squirrels have... Read More →
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Agrilife – Hummer Week!
Join us for a *new* virtual birding seminar – Hummer Week! Who needs Shark Week when you can join us for Hummer Week and learn about Hummingbirds from experts all over the country! Hummer Week presentations will take place each day at 3 p.m. CST on August 15th – 19th. The presentation will be recorded for those who want to watch in... Read More →
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The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues Lecture Series
The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues Lecture Series
Enter into VMS as AT:Other The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues: Their Causes, Effects & Solutions, on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6 p.m. central, beginning next Tuesday, August 16. Learn about freshwater scarcity, pollution impacting human health, climate change and biodiversity loss and how you can take action! Ten years ago, the Organization for Economic... Read More →
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The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues Lecture Series
The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues Lecture Series
Enter into VMS as AT:Other The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues: Their Causes, Effects & Solutions, on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6 p.m. central, beginning next Tuesday, August 16. Learn about freshwater scarcity, pollution impacting human health, climate change and biodiversity loss and how you can take action! Ten years ago, the Organization for Economic... Read More →
Summer Camp All Grown Up
Summer Camp All Grown Up
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 →
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Houston Arboretum – DIY Nature Journals
Houston Arboretum – DIY Nature Journals
$30 member / $45 nonmember (per person) Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 16 and up Nature journals are a relaxing way to hone your observation skills, develop your creativity, and practice living in the moment. In this class we’ll create handmade nature notebooks, then we’ll walk the trails to make some observations. We’ll also discuss ideas... Read More →
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Houston Arboretum – Beginner Birding
Houston Arboretum – Beginner Birding
$20 member / $35 nonmember Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up If you have always wanted to get into bird watching but have never picked up a pair of binoculars, this class is for you! Join us for an introduction to birding, including how to choose binoculars and where to find them, how to... Read More →
Monarch Butterfly Conservation Webinar Series
Monarch Butterfly Conservation Webinar Series
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 Tribal Alliance for Pollinators, from research updates to tackling controversial topics, our monthly webinar is a great way to deepen your knowledge of monarchs and... Read More →
The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues Lecture Series
The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues Lecture Series
Enter into VMS as AT:Other The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues: Their Causes, Effects & Solutions, on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6 p.m. central, beginning next Tuesday, August 16. Learn about freshwater scarcity, pollution impacting human health, climate change and biodiversity loss and how you can take action! Ten years ago, the Organization for Economic... Read More →
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Hermann Park Conservancy – Garden and Nature Series
Hermann Park Conservancy – Garden and Nature Series
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 6 pm - 7 pm Family Garden https://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/garden-and-nature-series/ Enter into VMS as AT: Other Bullies on the Prairie: The scourge of invasive plants in Texas Scott Clark, from the University of Houston Crawford Lab, will lead a discussion of the origin and spread of invasive plants in the state, their impact on... Read More →
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The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues Lecture Series
The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues Lecture Series
Enter into VMS as AT:Other The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues: Their Causes, Effects & Solutions, on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6 p.m. central, beginning next Tuesday, August 16. Learn about freshwater scarcity, pollution impacting human health, climate change and biodiversity loss and how you can take action! Ten years ago, the Organization for Economic... Read More →
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Wildscaping Lecture at Jesse Jones Park
Wildscaping Lecture at Jesse Jones Park
Jones Park is offering a free wildscaping lecture on Saturday, August 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. Our guest presenter, Lauren Simpson, is a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas and the North American Butterfly Association. Her talk will cover what a wildscape is, the environmental issues that create a need for wildscaping,... Read More →
Jesse Jones – Wildscaping Lecture
Jesse Jones – Wildscaping Lecture
Jones Park is offering a free wildscaping lecture on Saturday, August 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. Our guest presenter, Lauren Simpson, is a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas and the North American Butterfly Association. Her talk will cover what a wildscape is, the environmental issues that create a need for wildscaping,... Read More →
Houston Arboretum – Arboretum at Night: Frogs
Houston Arboretum – Arboretum at Night: Frogs
$30 member / $45 nonmember (per person) Instructor: Dr. Cassidy Johnson Ages 16 and up We love frogs! Summer nights wouldn’t be the same without their croaking, chirping, and trilling – but unfortunately, many frogs are in trouble. Join Dr. Cassidy Johnson to explore the amazing world of Houston’s frogs and how people are working... Read More →
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The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues Lecture Series
The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues Lecture Series
Enter into VMS as AT:Other The Big Four – Major Global Environmental Issues: Their Causes, Effects & Solutions, on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6 p.m. central, beginning next Tuesday, August 16. Learn about freshwater scarcity, pollution impacting human health, climate change and biodiversity loss and how you can take action! Ten years ago, the Organization for Economic... Read More →
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Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
First Saturday Van Tours The first Saturday of each month, a guided van tour of the refuge will take visitors on a 11/2 hour trip through the prairie. Join one of our staff for drive through the refuge to learn about the native coastal prairie, history of the refuge, the biology of the Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken, and what’s... Read More →
Houston Arboretum – Designing a Rain Garden
Houston Arboretum – Designing a Rain Garden
$20 member / $35 nonmember Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up Conserve water, reduce flooding, create wildlife habitat, and beautify your green space with a native rain garden! Rain gardens can be a powerful tool for sustainable gardening, but it can be tricky to know how to start. Join us for the basics of... Read More →