Some events may require pre-registration. Please check with the event organizer beforehand.
As part of this spring migration season, we recruit volunteers to run admissions and sales kiosks, as well as assist visiting birders on our Canopy Walk. What's more, those with an RV can even park their RV on the property and bird for days in exchange for some volunteer time! This opportunity is perfect for... Read More →
Join volunteers in caring for our 9 Natives Showcase Garden at the Houston Museum of Natural Science! Learn more about the program on the 9 Natives page! Where: The 9 Natives Showcase Garden is located outside of the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the corner of Hermann Park Drive and San Jacinto Street. When: Second Mondays... Read More →
Please enter VMS as AT: Other I am pleased to once again offer our Birding for Fun 8-week series of Beginner Birding virtual classes. You can sign up for the entire series or just the classes that interest you. Classes will be held on Mondays at 7pm throughout May and June via Zoom. May 2... Read More →
Join fellow Master Naturalist volunteers in maintaining the humming bird and butterfly gardens at the Kleb Woods Nature Center. Please contact Fred Collins for more information.
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/
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 →
Join us Tuesday, May 10th at 12:00 pm CST to welcome our own Richard Heilbrun, presenting: Crossing the Finish Line: Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Visit the following link to register: https://txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdays/#may2022 These presentations are always extremely well done and informative. Plus, unlike most other AT, you can watch the recording and still get AT credit. Enter into... Read More →
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 →
We have regular volunteers workday at two of our habitat restoration sites! Activities include planting native species and removing invasive plants. Please email NaturalResources@houstontx.gov to register. Planting Sylvan Rodriguez Park 1201 Clear Lake City Blvd Potting HPARDs maintenance facility, 16830 Diana Lane Dress for the weather! Remember to bring water. Other things to consider are... Read More →
All first-time volunteers should bring a signed release waiver: volunteer waiver. Work and learn, and help with the care and maintenance of this rare coastal prairie. To RSVP and for more details, contact Della Barbato.
Every day is Earth Day at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center! Volunteers are invited to join staff and assist with a variety of conservation projects such as maintaining the pollinator gardens, plant propagation, and habitat restoration. Conservation Connections meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please contact Brent Wilkins the Volunteer... Read More →
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 →
We work every Thursday from 8:30-11:30 am at the "Ecocenter Sponsored by Reliant" near Beach City and Baytown. See link: https://goo.gl/maps/RWsQ4qZcgXc9HcXv7 Duties include seeding, weeding, potting, transplanting plants, and occasional field collections of seed. All physical conditions of anyone who would like to participate are welcomed. For more information contact Ricci Simmons.
Willow Waterhole Prairie Demo Gardens @ Willow Waterhole Greenway Great opportunity for Master Naturalists to work with native plants in a premier park which is slowly but surely becoming more naturalized. We work Thursday mornings 8:30-11:30 am at 5310 S. Willow Drive. We're working to clear some patches within the gardens in order to plant... Read More →
Please enter VMS as AT: Other Ready to take your birding to the next level? Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her new series of Next Level Birding Virtual Classes! Classes will be held via Zoom on Thursdays at 7pm. Designed for intermediate birders and those who have completed the... Read More →
Please enter VMS as AT: Audubon Society 7 PM Social / 7:30 PM Presentation REGISTER FOR FREE Twice a year, with the changing of the seasons, birds across the planet take to the skies to migrate. In the northern spring, birds migrate north to take advantage of the plethora of sunlight and food in the... Read More →
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 →
Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and get back to nature? Become a Nature Conservancy volunteer! We’ve established a robust volunteer program at our Texas City Prairie Preserve, a 2,300-acre expanse of coastal prairie and marshland just south of Houston. Established in 1995, the preserve provides vital habitat for more than 280... 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 →
Our sanctuary is often referred to as a “hidden gem” and has been featured in numerous Houston publications as a wonderful retreat for hikers, birders, and families. Edith L Moore is open 365 days a year from 7am to 7pm, and is completely free. In order to keep the sanctuary free, we need enthusiastic volunteers... Read More →
On May 14th, we will be hosting an event to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with our partner Houston Audubon! This event will take place at Sylvan Rodriguez Park from 8:00am - 11:00am. We will start with a bird walk around the park, and then we will plant grasses and wildflowers in the prairie. This... Read More →
Free to attend, donations appreciated Meet in front of the Nature Center Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Join us on the second Saturday of each month for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members, Kelsey Low and Theo Ostler.... Read More →
Exploration Green Tree Nursery The Tree Nursery at Exploration Green is located near 1801 Neptune Lane, Clear Lake City (Houston) 77062. Park along the street near the bridge (from which you can see the nursery) and take the northeast trail. Please contact Rich Sommer to check opportunity status.
To help recognize Global Migratory Bird Week, we have an all-star cast of Conservation Biologists lined up to present you with their cutting-edge avian research. These are real scientists presenting real data the raw facts! Guests will have a chance to directly interact with the speakers one-on-one after the event. Get tickets. Click here for virtual simulcast tickets.