Some events may require pre-registration. Please check with the event organizer beforehand.
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 →
When: First Friday's, 8AM to 11AM Goal: Cleaning up the weeds, thinning areas, planting, and learning from you! Location: 1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004 Parking: The garage is next to the museum. Just bring in your parking ticket and we’ll validate it. Contacts for when you arrive: Devon Eldridge (936-444-7373) and John Bartlett (336.687.2672) Maximum # of... Read More →
Prairie Friday This is a great way to introduce yourself to Armand Bayou; the work is varied and can be scaled to suit your physical ability. From seed collection and cleaning, seedling transfers and potting to rigorous field work like digging up rescues, planting pots and slaying tallow. Come see us some Friday! We meet... Read More →
Celebrate Texas Arbor Day with a mass tree planting at Mercer's new retention pond. Wear gloves, closed toe shoes, a visor or hat and bring a shovel, or use one of ours. Meet at Mercer's retention pond, located at 21922 Finch Landing Lane, one block south of Mercer Botanic Gardens in the Arbor Trails neighborhood.... Read More →
Trees For Houston is looking for 50 volunteers to help plant trees along the medians of Cypresswood Dr. in Spring, TX. Parking will be along the inner lane of Cypresswood Dr., along the esplanade, at the corner of Cypresswood Dr. and Lakes of Cypress Forest Dr. Please use 2514 Hendricks Lakes Dr. to get you to the area. We will... Read More →
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteer stewards participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration and public access programs. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive... 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 →
Click here to register online Summary Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. NOTE: This class is hosted by the Clear Lake Chapter... Read More →
Texas City Dike, First Lady Pavilion Come take a seaside safari with us! Spend a day by the water, learning about ocean life and cleaning up habitat for animals on the Texas City Dike. We’ll be joined by booths from the Houston Zoo, Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research, Marine Mammal Stranding Network, Gulf Coast... Read More →