Some events may require pre-registration. Please check with the event organizer beforehand.
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 →
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 →
$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 →
$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 →
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 →
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 →
$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 →
$20 member / $35 nonmember Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up From the sweet whistle of a cardinal to the harsh caw of a crow, birds sure make a lot of noise – but what does it all mean? In this class we’ll explore the difference between songs and calls, general call types and... Read More →
Save the date for a Fall Volunteer Orientation - Saturday, September 10th, 12 - 3 PM. We will be hosting Volunteer Orientations roughly every six months. For existing CPC volunteers, we encourage you to attend an orientation to learn about CPC's latest endeavors, history, and new opportunities. Email me if you'd like to schedule a... Read More →
