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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Licensed bird banders and GCBO Research Associates Robert and Kay Lookingbill band at the sanctuary on a regular basis. Birds are captured for banding in very fine nylon nets known as “mist nets” because they are almost invisible in the environment. Captured birds are weighed and measured and their species, sex, and age are recorded.... Read More →
Owl bet it will be a hoot It's winter on the island and a great time to learn about our feathery winter residents. Join us on an exploration to learn basics of birding, identify resident species, and hopefully catch sight of some uncommon birds. All ages are welcome. Meet at the Clapper Rail trailhead at... Read More →
Learn how to assess and create a stewardship plan for your land. Note: This is a One-day 100% online class - Instructor presentations followed by a video "field trip." Class Outline: NLCP Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities What land stewardship is and why it matters Applying stewardship - from urban yards to large... Read More →
Virtual via Zoom Learn how to assess and create a stewardship plan for your land. Log in VMS as AT:NPSOT Description Class Outline: NLCP Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities What land stewardship is and why it matters Applying stewardship - from urban yards to large natural areas Threats to natural habitats and resulting impacts... Read More →
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory AT: Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Waterfowl of the Upper Texas Coast with Bob Friedrichs 6:00-8:00PM Monday, January 22nd, 2024 – Class session #1 (Zoom). Slides by Ron Weeks. 6:00-800PM Wednesday January 24th, 2024 – Class session #2 (Zoom). Slides by Ron Weeks. 8:00AM Saturday January 27th, 2024 – Field Trip Details... Read More →