Some events may require pre-registration. Please check with the event organizer beforehand.
Texas A&M Agrilife Pond Management Myths by Dr. Todd Sink This 1.5-hour how-to educational program will unravel common pond myths and mismanagement practices. Often, it is more difficult to “re-educate” pond owners to dispel long-held myths and mismanagement practices than it is to educate a new pond owner with no pre-existing “knowledge.” For instance: Do... Read More →
Downtown Houston September 1st - October 31st, 2024 Early mornings, 6:30am-9am Collision monitors are community scientists. They share their enthusiasm for conservation by volunteering to collect data on bird collisions in downtown Houston. In a recent peer-reviewed study, Houston ranked #2 among US cities in exposing night migrating birds to the hazards of light pollution,... Read More →
One of the great spectacles in nature is a sky full of swirling raptors soaring their way to central and South America for winter. Smith Point on the eastern shore of Galveston Bay is a natural concentration point for southwardly moving raptors in fall migration. At the peak of fall migration, it’s not unusual to... Read More →
Join TPWD's Texas Nature Trackers Craig Hensley and Wendy Anderson for the 2024 Texas Pollinator Bioblitz held October 11 - 27. Add your observations of bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, hummingbirds, nectar-feeding bats and other pollinating animals to iNaturalist and they will automatically be added to the 2024 Texas Pollinator Bioblitz project. You can... Read More →
Every Wednesday, garden in the Jesse Jones Greenhouse or one of the Gardens. Sign up HERE VMS: J H Jones Park:Trails and Wildscapes
Exploration Green Wetlands Nursery Volunteer Workday The Tree and Wetland Nursery at Exploration Green is located at the corner of Seakale Ln and Bay Area Blvd. For driving directions use this address : 2007 Seakale Ln, Houston TX 77062. There is parking on the street or in the Exploration Green Parking lot on Bay Area Blvd.... Read More →
Mercer is starting our Blossom Brigade on Wednesdays. Come work with Mercer's Colleen and Rebecca from 9 am to 11 am in the Pollinator Garden and areas around the bee hives.We are looking forward to working with our volunteers and getting our hands dirty. Hope to see your smiling faces soon, Colleen Powell Mercer Volunteer... Read More →
Houston Botanic Gardens have 9am-12pm volunteer shifts every Wednesday through Saturday in their Native Areas, as well as specific "All Call" dates that are upcoming that will be just with their native plants and areas. These include wildflower seeding, Louisiana Irisa planting and thinning, and general maintenance in our Stormwater Wetlands and Coastal Prairie areas.... Read More →
The Xerces Society In the Life of Moths: An Unseen Majority by Dr. David Wagner Although not as well known as butterflies, moths outnumber butterflies and play a critical role in our world. Learn about their natural history, threats, and what you can do to help these incredible animals. Webinar Registration - Zoom Log in... Read More →
TPWD Wildlife Diversity Webinar Series October 16 - Population Genetics of the Crawfish Frog November 20 - East Texas Seep Forests and Texas Screwstem December 18 - Habitat Suitability Modeling for the Houston Toad To register for one or more of these virtual webinars, click HERE Log in VMS as AT:Other
