Some events may require pre-registration. Please check with the event organizer beforehand.
Between our RV Hosts and Interns, we normally have this covered but we are finding ourselves in a place with neither for a short bit. Our nursery, still in a bit of disarray from freezes, hurricanes, and covid’s lack of care, is slowly undergoing work to bring it back to an organized state. But it still needs... Read More →
Downtown Houston September 6th - October 30th 2022 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, trailing... Read More →
Upcoming Dates: July 17, July 30, August 13, August 21, September 4, September 18, September 24 Time: TBD Location: TBD based on migration (Will be either the Fountains Shopping Center in Stafford or Willowbrook Mall) From July to September, Houston's Purple Martins spend most of the day feeding on flying insects to build energy for... Read More →
AT: Other Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation (MTBC) will be partnering with Swift River Pecans, Noble Research Institute, and Bat Survey Solutions to bring a 3-day bat workshop to Central Texas Along the San Marcos River in Central Texas, we will visit the birthplace of the commercial pecan industry at a unique orchard managed on the... Read More →
Upcoming Dates: July 17, July 30, August 13, August 21, September 4, September 18, September 24 Time: TBD Location: TBD based on migration (Will be either the Fountains Shopping Center in Stafford or Willowbrook Mall) From July to September, Houston's Purple Martins spend most of the day feeding on flying insects to build energy for... 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 →
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 →
AT: Other Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Webinar Description: Eastern Texas contains the southwestern range edge of the alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii). The state ranks the alligator snapping turtle as an S2 (imperiled) Species of Greatest Conservation Need, and has protected it as a threatened species since 1987. The species has... 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 →
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 →
$5 member / $10 nonmember Instructor: Kelsey Low Ages 12 and up Celebrate Houston’s Bird Week and the start of fall migration with a Fall Bird Outing! We’ll explore the Arboretum and practice identifying birds by sight and sound. We’ll even have binoculars to borrow if you don’t have your own. Register here.
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.
Let's talk about organizing volunteers to work through Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) to install storm drain markers, hold park talks to discuss the issues of bacteria, low DO, and other pollutants and build community awareness. Cities and other municipalities may work through their utility departments, and the effort would need an agency/entity facilitator/organizer, but 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 →
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 →
The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center has a need for volunteers to assist with the gardening and landscaping team. They are starting a little earlier in the morning due to the heat. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8 am - 11 am. 4th Saturday of the month 8 am - 11 am. Meet in the Conservation... Read More →
Kate Unger with the National Wildlife Federation is seeking a couple volunteers to assist with an upcoming program. This sounds like an interesting learning opportunity with a good group. Record these hours as GCMN - Outreach. September 24th 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Pat Neff Elementary School 8301 Neff St Houston, TX 77036