Some events may require pre-registration. Please check with the event organizer beforehand.

GCMN – Trails and Wildscapes at HANC

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX

The Arboretum has recently upgraded their accessible trails.  They will be in constant need of maintenance.  The Arboretum will provide all the necessary tools. This is a GCMN volunteer project. Bring a water bottle, a snack if you like and wear your Master Naturalist name tag. Each month you'll have to sign a waiver and... Read More →

Event Series EG – Tree Nursery

EG – Tree Nursery

Exploration Green Tree and Wetland Nursery 2007 Seakale Ln, Houston, Texas

We are resuming regularly scheduled work days at the Exploration Green tree nursery on the second and last Saturday of the month.  Summer hours are 8 AM to 11 AM, or sometimes we end earlier depending on how hot it gets and the activity.  Note sometimes the work is out in the natural spaces of... Read More →

Wetlands Clean Up, Crab St, Surfside

Please record your time as GCMN - Natural Areas.  Be sure to include the following when recording your time in VMS:  Location of the service, service performed, activity sponsor. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Crab St Wetlands Cleanup - 6.22.24 We're so glad you'll be joining us at our cleanup on Saturday, June 22nd from 9am-12pm! Please register below... Read More →

NPAT – Deer Park Prairie Work Day

Deer Park Prairie Preserve 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, Tx

All first-time volunteers should bring a signed release waiver: volunteer waiver. The fourth Saturday, monthly workdays offer an opportunity to explore and help maintain this special coastal prairie. The boardwalk project continues as well as brush control and work on the native gardens around the house. Please RSVP to Della_Barbato@TexasPrairie.org.

Fifth Ward Pocket Prairie/Hershe Garden Workday

Hershe Garden 4516 Hershe St, Houston, TX

For anyone interested in volunteering, please note we meet from 9am-12pm every 4th Saturday unless we are rained out. Register on Volunteer Houston and sign the waiver after registering. You can also just show up and register on the spot. Meet-up location is 4516 Hershe St, 77020. Please wear close toe shoes, sunscreen and insect... Read More →

GCMN – Celebrate Pollinator Week Mothing at Deer Park Prairie

Deer Park Prairie Preserve 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, Tx

It's Pollinator Week!  See the iNaturalist project hosted by the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/pollinator-week-2024-pollinator-bioblitz. Note that you need to join the project in order for your observations of bees, wasps, butterflies, hover flies, hummingbirds and, of course, MOTHS to be included. In honor of Pollinator Week, we're mothing at Deer Park Prairie this Saturday,... Read More →

Event Series Kleb Woods – Workday

Kleb Woods – Workday

Kleb Woods Nature Center 20303 Draper Rd, Tomball, TX

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/

Mercer – Native and Endangered Species Gardening

Mercer Botanic Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble, TX

Mercer is a great place to volunteer! Whether you love gardening, or want to learn more about horticulture and botany, we have a spot for you. Keep in mind that Mercer has native and non-native gardens.  Your time is recordable only when working with native species.  You'll record your time as Mercer - Trails and... Read More →