Some events may require pre-registration. Please check with the event organizer beforehand.
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 →
SPECIAL NOTE: This community outreach event will be in support of NPSOT-Houston (NPSOT-H), a long-standing GCTMN partner organization, and they would particularly benefit from GCTMN volunteers that have a general interest and understating of our native plants. Our goal will be to help inform event attendees about the increasing value and growing importance of using... Read More →
Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Join HANC on the second Saturday of each month in the courtyard behind the building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members. All levels of bird watching skill and all ages (as long... Read More →
Meet us at this internationally known birding hot spot and help us beautify one of our 4 nature sanctuaries here, improving both the visitor infrastructure and wildlife habitat. This is a great opportunity to get outside while making a difference. Volunteers who help out at High Island Work Parties are treated to a delicious meal... Read More →
Where: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484. (Groups will sometimes depart together to complete work on other Coastal Prairie Conservancy Preserves.) When: Second Saturday of Each Month | 9 am - 11 am Who: All are welcome to participate - no experience necessary. Groups larger than ten individuals, please contact volunteer@coastalprairieconservancy.org to register.... Read More →
“The Grassroom” at Kolter Elementary School is a garden area incorporating Pocket Prairies, Pollinator Gardens, raised beds and orchards. We are very interested in involving the Greater Houston Community. Every first Saturday, from 9-12, students, parents, Middle School and High School Honor Society students plus scouts all volunteer. We would like to use our school’s wonderful gardens to teach the community. It would be great for Master Naturalists to help share how to care for Native plants and why it is so important.
Instructor: Nova Morales Ages 12+ Native plants are the best – join us to find out why! In this hands-on class we’ll learn why native plants are important, some good species to start with, and how to begin the exciting journey of gardening with natives. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and wear... Read More →
SPECIAL NOTE: This community outreach event will be in support of NPSOT-Houston (NPSOT-H), a long-standing GCTMN partner organization, and they would particularly benefit from GCTMN volunteers that have a general interest and understating of our native plants. Our goal will be to help inform event attendees about the increasing value and growing importance of using... Read More →
Due to cool and windy weather, this event has been cancelled as of 3/9/24 AM. Please look for another opportunity on March 23. We will photograph insects coming to blacklight stations and log them into iNaturalist. Volunteers should have equipment appropriate for taking well-lit close-up night-time photographs of small insects and should be familiar with... Read More →
SPECIAL NOTE: This community outreach event will be in support of NPSOT-Houston (NPSOT-H), a long-standing GCTMN partner organization, and they would particularly benefit from GCTMN volunteers that have a general interest and understating of our native plants. Our goal will be to help inform event attendees about the increasing value and growing importance of using... Read More →
