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 →
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 →
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 →
Please join us for a volunteer planting day at a new prairie garden on Rice's campus (see more info below). We will be planting over 500 plants for a 10,000 sf prairie garden next to the James Turrell Sky Space on Wednesday May 18 from 8am-2pm (exact location here). Helping hands for any portion of... Read More →
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 →
Workdays start at 9:00 am and end about noon. Please feel free to come when you can and work for as long as suits you. So far this spring we have already made great progress trimming and cleaning the garden bioswales, the pocket prairie, the Mandell bioswale, the sign garden and the Richmond bioswale is... 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 a new regular volunteer workday! If you are interested in learning how to propagate and take care of trees, we would love to see you there. Volunteer activities will include potting up tree seedlings, weeding pots, and planting seeds that are collected from our parks. Registration is required- please email naturalresources@houstontx.gov to register.... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 on Friday May 20, 2022, from noon-1 pm for a talk with Viviana Ricardez, the vice president for Texas Turtles, a non-profit organization devoted to the conservation and study of Texas turtles through research. Fueled by her lifelong passion for turtles and herpetology she works tirelessly to study, document, and publish on the... 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 →
Workdays start at 9:00 am and end about noon. Please feel free to come when you can and work for as long as suits you. So far this spring we have already made great progress trimming and cleaning the garden bioswales, the pocket prairie, the Mandell bioswale, the sign garden and the Richmond bioswale is... Read More →
Please enter VMS as AT: HANC $30 member / $45 nonmember (per person) Instructor: Wildlife Center of Texas Ages 16 and up Enjoy a unique night out in nature! In this fun, relaxed event, you can enjoy refreshments (light snacks, hot chocolate, coffee, and Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer) while you meet live owl ambassadors.... Read More →