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 →

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/

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 Wednesday, garden in the Jesse Jones Greenhouse or one of the Gardens. Sign up HERE   VMS: J H Jones Park:Trails and Wildscapes

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 →

River Oaks Garden Club A Panel Discussion with: Justin Penick, President, Acorn Forestry April Sansom, Ph.D., Executive Director, Bamberger Ranch Preserve Karen Stafford, Statewide Fire Prevention Coordinator, Texas A&M Forest Service 9:30 Coffee 10:00 Presentation The speakers will present a panel discussion discussing the dedicated efforts across Texas to improve and restore our native habitats. ... Read More →

Free Virtual – Register for Zoom Link Join Coastal Prairie Conservancy and Wildlife Habitat Federation (WHF) for a lunch and learn highlighting technical assistance available to landowners. WHF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing on-the-ground technical guidance for the restoration, management, and generational sustainability of prairie and grassland habitat for the conservation of soil, water, air,... Read More →

Houston Archeological Society  AT: Archeological Society Texas Folsom Fluted Point Survey As our January speaker, we welcome lithic analyst and Paleolithic researcher Dr. Alan Slade, who will present a program on the Texas Folsom Fluted Point Survey. In 1985, David Meltzer of Southern Methodist University (SMU) initiated a survey of Clovis fluted points in Texas... Read More →

Houston Audubon  AT: Audubon Society A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds Even as scientists make astounding discoveries about the navigational and physiological feats that enable migratory birds to cross immense oceans or fly above the highest mountains, go weeks without sleep or remain in unbroken flight for months at a... 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 →

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 →

Licensed bird banders and GCBO Research Associates Robert and Kay Lookingbill  band at the sanctuary on a regular basis. Birds are captured for banding in very fine nylon nets known as “mist nets” because they are almost invisible in the environment. Captured birds are weighed and measured and their species, sex, and age are recorded.... Read More →

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 →

Learn how to assess and create a stewardship plan for your land. Note: This is a One-day 100% online class - Instructor presentations followed by a video "field trip."   Class Outline: NLCP Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities What land stewardship is and why it matters Applying stewardship - from urban yards to large... Read More →

Virtual via Zoom Learn how to assess and create a stewardship plan for your land. Log in VMS as AT:NPSOT Description Class Outline: NLCP Level 4: Stewardship of Native Plant Communities What land stewardship is and why it matters Applying stewardship - from urban yards to large natural areas Threats to natural habitats and resulting impacts... Read More →