Join us at our monthly 9 Natives Garden Days at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. We are working with the Cockrell Butterfly Center to replant the garden following renovations. We meet every Second Monday, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and we hope to see you there! Thanks to our volunteers who helped plant more... Read More →

NPSOT Clear Lake Chapter Meeting - ZOOM Deedy Wright discusses what “xeriscape” means and its basic principles. The presentation will show an actual transition from a “contractor” landscape to a xeriscape and show landscape examples of what ideas such as a “No Grass Front Yard,” a “Repurposed Fountain” or a “Mixed Hedge” can look like.... Read More →

Register now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for her next series of Beginner Birding Virtual Classes! Classes will be held via Zoom on Mondays at 7pm. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Classes are designed to be interactive, and you will get the most benefit from... Read More →

Contact: John P. Egan  (je190072@msn.com)

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/

Join our Ecological Surveys to learn about local biodiversity and contribute to habitat management at Kleb Woods. Designed for nature enthusiasts aged 14+, participants will get hands-on experience with survey techniques, species identification, and ecological data collection. All skill levels welcome! For questions, email klebwoods@hcp4.net or call 281-357-5324. We will have these meetings monthly from 9 –... 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 →

Program Coordinators, Michelle Haggerty and Mary Pearl Meuth, will present a webinar focused on the state of the program on Tuesday, January 9 from 12-1pm. If you can’t make it, no worries - the recording will be available shortly after on our website.  Mary Pearl and Michelle will recap 2023, reflect on the 25th Anniversary of 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 Wednesday, garden in the Jesse Jones Greenhouse or one of the Gardens. Sign up HERE   VMS: J H Jones Park:Trails and Wildscapes

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.

Mary Ann Beauchemin or Eric Duran will lead a monthly bird walk in Russ Pitman Park throughout the winter. In addition to our “Winter Texan” songbirds we have sometimes had interesting “migrants” stay and overwinter. Most winters we have some western hummers like Rufous & Black-chinned, and less commonly a few Calliopes visit the park.... Read More →

Children in Nature Network  AT: Other Environmental Education: Measuring Impacts for Growth Webinar with Kelly Albus, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas Water Resources Institute and MIchelle Wood-Ramirez, Tarrant Regional Water District Environmental education programs are included in nearly all sustainable resource management strategies, with millions in funding going toward programs for public and youth audiences... Read More →

Researchers and conservationists will hold a town hall meeting in the Moody Gardens Auditorium to discuss research updates on the Ghost Wolves of Galveston Island and preservation of their habitat. The term, "Ghost Wolves", refers to the coyotes of Galveston Island that have genetics of the extinct red wolf. Pre-registration is recommended:  https://bit.ly/Galvestontownhall Enter VMS... Read More →

Children in Nature Network  AT: Other Environmental Education: Measuring Impacts for Growth Webinar with Kelly Albus, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas Water Resources Institute and MIchelle Wood-Ramirez, Tarrant Regional Water District Environmental education programs are included in nearly all sustainable resource management strategies, with millions in funding going toward programs for public and youth audiences... Read More →

Exploration Green Wetland Nursery Volunteer Workday The Wetland Nursery at Exploration Green is located near 1719 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. Wetland Nursery volunteers work in the wetland nursery to propagate plants for all... 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 →

Audubon Texas and Central TX Mycological Society  AT: Audubon Society Ornithomycology: Where Birds and Fungi Intersect – Jan 11 |6:00p – 7:00p WEBINAR Ornithomycology: Where Birds and Fungi Intersect | Audubon Texas Register HERE With birds in the air and fungi in the earth, you may think that the two don’t interact much. However, there... 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 →

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 →

A Coastal Prairie Conservancy & Hermann Park Conservancy joint project, second Friday of every month. Come and help us maintain the first major pocket prairie in the greater Houston area. Sign-Up Link: Hermann Park Conservancy Volunteer Shift Sign-Up  ( bit.ly/whistlestopprairie ) For meeting place, see MAP   Location 6102 Hermann Park Drive, meet at the... 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 →

Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Join HANC on the second Saturday of each month in the courtyard behind the building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members. All levels of bird watching skill and all ages (as long... Read More →

Meet us at this internationally known birding hot spot and help us beautify one of our 4 nature sanctuaries here, improving both the visitor infrastructure and wildlife habitat. This is a great opportunity to get outside while making a difference. Volunteers who help out at High Island Work Parties are treated to a delicious meal... Read More →

Arbor Day weekend, January 13th &14th, Jesse H Jones Park will have a tree giveaway for the public at the park. They are looking for volunteers to help pass out trees and man the table! Sign-up can be found here Jesse Jones Monthly Volunteer Opportunities.   VMS: J H Jones Park: Outreach - NOTE: only... Read More →

Where: Coastal Prairie Conservancy Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484. (Groups will sometimes depart together to complete work on other Coastal Prairie Conservancy Preserves.) When: Second Saturday of Each Month | 9 am - 11 am Who: All are welcome to participate - no experience necessary. Groups larger than ten individuals, please contact volunteer@coastalprairieconservancy.org to register.... Read More →

“The Grassroom” at Kolter Elementary School is a garden area incorporating Pocket Prairies, Pollinator Gardens, raised beds and orchards. We are very interested in involving the Greater Houston Community. Every first Saturday, from 9-12, students, parents, Middle School and High School Honor Society students plus scouts all volunteer. We would like to use our school’s wonderful gardens to teach the community. It would be great for Master Naturalists to help share how to care for Native plants and why it is so important.

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 →