Some events may require pre-registration. Please check with the event organizer beforehand.
Week of Events
Audubon – Great Backyard Bird Count
You can get volunteer hours for participating from home. Record your time as Audubon-Data Collection. Please provide details, i.e. where you were, what you saw, etc. https://txmn.org/heartwood/event/great-backyard-bird-count-gbbc https://www.audubon.org/conservation/about-great-backyard-bird-count
CPC – 9 Natives Volunteer Day
CPC – 9 Natives Volunteer Day
Join volunteers in caring for our 9 Natives Showcase Garden at the Houston Museum of Natural Science! Learn more about the program on the 9 Natives page! Where: The 9 Natives Showcase Garden is located outside of the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the corner of Hermann Park Drive and San Jacinto Street. When: Second Mondays... Read More →
Sheldon Lake Prairie Restoration
Kleb Woods – Humming Bird & Butterfly Garden Upkeep
Kleb Woods – Humming Bird & Butterfly Garden Upkeep
Join fellow Master Naturalist volunteers in maintaining the humming bird and butterfly gardens at the Kleb Woods Nature Center. Please contact Fred Collins for more information.
Kleb Woods – Workday
Kleb Woods – Workday
Assist the volunteer work crew with the weekly activities, butterfly and hummingbird gardens. Occasional tree/shrub grow-out and planting. Check the link below for more information: https://hcp4.net/parks/kleb-woods-nature-preserve/
Memorial Park Conservancy – Greenhouse & Eastern Glades
Memorial Park Conservancy – Greenhouse & Eastern Glades
New weekly volunteer opportunity at Memorial Park Greenhouse and Eastern Glades! We are in need of skilled horticulturalists with a passion for the environment to volunteer their time and talents during the months of January and February. We're hosting events on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday each week from 8 am - 11am. Master Naturalists are... Read More →
Jesse Jones Park – Conservation Connections
Jesse Jones Park – Conservation Connections
Every day is Earth Day at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center! Volunteers are invited to join staff and assist with a variety of conservation projects such as maintaining the pollinator gardens, plant propagation, and habitat restoration. Conservation Connections meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please contact Brent Wilkins the Volunteer... Read More →
Memorial Park Conservancy – Greenhouse & Eastern Glades
Memorial Park Conservancy – Greenhouse & Eastern Glades
New weekly volunteer opportunity at Memorial Park Greenhouse and Eastern Glades! We are in need of skilled horticulturalists with a passion for the environment to volunteer their time and talents during the months of January and February. We're hosting events on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday each week from 8 am - 11am. Master Naturalists are... Read More →
Willow Waterhole Greenway
Willow Waterhole Greenway
Willow Waterhole Prairie Demo Gardens @ Willow Waterhole Greenway Great opportunity for Master Naturalists to work with native plants in a premier park which is slowly but surely becoming more naturalized. We work Thursday mornings 8:30-11:30 am at 5310 S. Willow Drive. We're working to clear some patches within the gardens in order to plant... Read More →
Edith L. Moore Plant Nursery
Edith L. Moore Plant Nursery
Every Friday morning (except the first Friday) Houston Audubon volunteers work in the Natives Nursery at Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, separating seedlings and bumping up wildflowers and grasses. The plants are used in coastal prairie restoration projects or are offered for sale in support of the Bird-Friendly Community program. If you would like to... Read More →
Memorial Park Conservancy – Greenhouse & Eastern Glades
Memorial Park Conservancy – Greenhouse & Eastern Glades
New weekly volunteer opportunity at Memorial Park Greenhouse and Eastern Glades! We are in need of skilled horticulturalists with a passion for the environment to volunteer their time and talents during the months of January and February. We're hosting events on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday each week from 8 am - 11am. Master Naturalists are... Read More →
Jesse H. Jones Park – Habitat Management
Jesse H. Jones Park – Habitat Management
Group of 20-25 students from Sconzo Early College High School need a couple of adult volunteers to help facilitate habitat management - primarily invasive plant removal. If you would like more information please reach out to bwilkins@hcp4.net
Exploration Green – Tree Planting Prep
Exploration Green – Tree Planting Prep
Help us dig holes in preparation for our tree planting on Feb 26th. Free boat ride for all volunteers - crossing are scheduled for 8am, 8:30am, & 9am. Dress for weather and expect MUD! Nearest address is 1719 Neptune Ln. Please email Rich if you're interested in attending or have any questions. VMS: Exploration Green... Read More →