Downtown Houston September 1st - October 31st, 2024 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,... Read More →

Lake Wilderness Houston Monthly bird hike. Come volunteer to help us identify birds!   This will be recorded as Houston Parks - Data Collection only if the bird IDs are recorded to eBird or some other tracking system.  Include location, sponsoring entity and service performed when recording your time in VMS.

One of the great spectacles in nature is a sky full of swirling raptors soaring their way to central and South America for winter. Smith Point on the eastern shore of Galveston Bay is a natural concentration point for southwardly moving raptors in fall migration. At the peak of fall migration, it’s not unusual to... Read More →

Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting the Annual Butterfly Count for northern Liberty County on Sunday, October 20, 2024.  Areas to be counted include the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge and Tarkington Prairie.  Our meeting location is the Shell Fuel Max Gas station located at the intersection of Hwy 105 and FM 2518... Read More →

Galveston Island State Park   - Ecosystems of West Bay (Lake Como) Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface. Galveston Bay is full of life. As the grasses of the prairie descend into the marsh, the plant and animal life changes with the tides. Become a defender of the bay by learning... Read More →

Downtown Houston September 1st - October 31st, 2024 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,... Read More →

One of the great spectacles in nature is a sky full of swirling raptors soaring their way to central and South America for winter. Smith Point on the eastern shore of Galveston Bay is a natural concentration point for southwardly moving raptors in fall migration. At the peak of fall migration, it’s not unusual to... Read More →

Do you have a green thumb? Our native plant nursery needs a steady group of volunteers to help keep it thriving. Log in VMS as Gulf Coast Bird Obs - Trails and Wildscapes.   Include location, sponsoring entity and service performed when recording your time in VMS.

Downtown Houston September 1st - October 31st, 2024 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,... Read More →

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

One of the great spectacles in nature is a sky full of swirling raptors soaring their way to central and South America for winter. Smith Point on the eastern shore of Galveston Bay is a natural concentration point for southwardly moving raptors in fall migration. At the peak of fall migration, it’s not unusual to... Read More →

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/

Mercer is a great place to volunteer! Whether you love gardening, or want to learn more about horticulture and botany, we have a spot for you. Keep in mind that Mercer has native and non-native gardens.  Your time is recordable only when working with native species.  You'll record your time as Mercer - Trails and... 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 →

YOU MUST BE A CERTIFIED MASTER NATURALIST OR MASTER GARDENER TO TAKE THIS TRAINING! Over the course of 8 weeks and 30+ instructional hours, you can gain a greater understanding of entomology. Some of the topics include the identification of common insect orders, an overview of IPM, native pollinators, arachnid identification, medical/ veterinary entomology, urban... Read More →

Monarch Joint Venture   AT: Other Join us for a Monarch Conservation Webinar monthly throughout the 2024 calendar year! Every 4th Tuesday (3rd Tues May, Nov, Dec) at 1PM Central Time. DATE AND TIME Tue, January 23, 2024 – Tue, December 17, 2024 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST LOCATION Virtual- Monthly on the 4th Tuesday... Read More →

Downtown Houston September 1st - October 31st, 2024 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,... Read More →

One of the great spectacles in nature is a sky full of swirling raptors soaring their way to central and South America for winter. Smith Point on the eastern shore of Galveston Bay is a natural concentration point for southwardly moving raptors in fall migration. At the peak of fall migration, it’s not unusual to... Read More →

Exploration Green Wetlands Nursery Volunteer Workday The Tree and Wetland Nursery at Exploration Green is located at the corner of Seakale Ln and Bay Area Blvd.  For driving directions use this address : 2007 Seakale Ln, Houston TX 77062. There is parking on the street or in the Exploration Green Parking lot on Bay Area Blvd.... 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

Houston Botanic Gardens have 9am-12pm volunteer shifts every Wednesday through Saturday in their Native Areas, as well as specific "All Call" dates that are upcoming that will be just with their native plants and areas. These include wildflower seeding, Louisiana Irisa planting and thinning, and general maintenance in our Stormwater Wetlands and Coastal Prairie areas.... Read More →

Mercer is starting our Blossom Brigade on Wednesdays. Come work with Mercer's Colleen and Rebecca from 9 am to 11 am in the Pollinator Garden and areas around the bee hives.We are looking forward to working with our volunteers and getting our hands dirty. Hope to see your smiling faces soon, Colleen Powell Mercer Volunteer... Read More →

Lake Houston Wilderness Park needs volunteers for several different training opportunities. For more details or if you are interested, please email Katharine.leboeuf@houstontx.gov Educational/Field Trip Opportunities Date Time Description # of volunteers needed Saturday, October 12th 9am - 12pm 3 programs, Girl Scout troops 2 Wednesday, October 23rd 9:30am-11:30am 100 High Schoolers Multiple Programs 2-3 Friday, October... Read More →

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Monthly Lunch and Learn: Arachnids Link to join webinar (free, but limited to the first 100 who join): Launch Meeting - Zoom Log in VMS as AT: Agrilife

The Houston Chapter of the Native Prairie Association of Texas (HNPAT) invites you to join our monthly meeting in person at the American Red Cross Bldg or online. Come at 6:30 PM to socialize and connect. There will be refreshments. You are welcome to bring something. The Zoom session will be up about 6:30 PM;... Read More →

Downtown Houston September 1st - October 31st, 2024 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,... Read More →

The Coastal Prairie Conservancy and partners are excited to announce the 2024 Lands & Legacies Conference! A joint conference between the Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative (TCPI) and the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative (TGSI), this year’s conference is hosted by The George Ranch in Richmond, Texas on October 24th and 25th. Conference topics will include... Read More →

One of the great spectacles in nature is a sky full of swirling raptors soaring their way to central and South America for winter. Smith Point on the eastern shore of Galveston Bay is a natural concentration point for southwardly moving raptors in fall migration. At the peak of fall migration, it’s not unusual to... Read More →

Houston Botanic Gardens have 9am-12pm volunteer shifts every Wednesday through Saturday in their Native Areas, as well as specific "All Call" dates that are upcoming that will be just with their native plants and areas. These include wildflower seeding, Louisiana Irisa planting and thinning, and general maintenance in our Stormwater Wetlands and Coastal Prairie areas.... Read More →

GCMN Plant Propagation Workday Please join us from 9-noon at the Memorial Maintenance Facility Greenhouse in Memorial Park, at the intersection of East Memorial Loop Drive and Memorial Drive. We usually meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, near the lath house on the left after you enter the main gate. You may... Read More →

Mercer is a great place to volunteer! Whether you love gardening, or want to learn more about horticulture and botany, we have a spot for you. Keep in mind that Mercer has native and non-native gardens.  Your time is recordable only when working with native species.  You'll record your time as Mercer - Trails and... Read More →

YOU MUST BE A CERTIFIED MASTER NATURALIST OR MASTER GARDENER TO TAKE THIS TRAINING! Over the course of 8 weeks and 30+ instructional hours, you can gain a greater understanding of entomology. Some of the topics include the identification of common insect orders, an overview of IPM, native pollinators, arachnid identification, medical/ veterinary entomology, urban... Read More →

Exploration Green Wetland Nursery Volunteer Workday - Thursday evenings Wetland Nursery volunteers work in the wetland nursery to propagate plants for all the phases of wetland planting. These plants help secure the soil around the banks to prevent erosion as well as slow the water and debris from stormwater to aid in cleaning the water.... Read More →

Downtown Houston September 1st - October 31st, 2024 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,... Read More →

One of the great spectacles in nature is a sky full of swirling raptors soaring their way to central and South America for winter. Smith Point on the eastern shore of Galveston Bay is a natural concentration point for southwardly moving raptors in fall migration. At the peak of fall migration, it’s not unusual to... Read More →

The Coastal Prairie Conservancy and partners are excited to announce the 2024 Lands & Legacies Conference! A joint conference between the Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative (TCPI) and the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative (TGSI), this year’s conference is hosted by The George Ranch in Richmond, Texas on October 24th and 25th. Conference topics will include... 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 →

Lake Houston Wilderness Park needs volunteers for several different training opportunities. For more details or if you are interested, please email Katharine.leboeuf@houstontx.gov Educational/Field Trip Opportunities Date Time Description # of volunteers needed Saturday, October 12th 9am - 12pm 3 programs, Girl Scout troops 2 Wednesday, October 23rd 9:30am-11:30am 100 High Schoolers Multiple Programs 2-3 Friday, October... 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 →

Houston Botanic Gardens have 9am-12pm volunteer shifts every Wednesday through Saturday in their Native Areas, as well as specific "All Call" dates that are upcoming that will be just with their native plants and areas. These include wildflower seeding, Louisiana Irisa planting and thinning, and general maintenance in our Stormwater Wetlands and Coastal Prairie areas.... Read More →

Native Garden club is every Friday! 10-12 please email Katharine.Leboeuf@houstontx.gov to RSVP Record your time as Houston Parks - Trails and Wildscapes.  Include location, sponsoring entity and service performed when recording your time in VMS.

The Native Garden Club has volunteer opportunities every Friday at 10:00 AM at Lake Houston Wilderness Park. Email Katie LeBouf if you have any questions and to RSVP Record your time as Houston Parks - Trails and Wildscapes. Be sure to include the location, service performed when recording your time in VMS.

Downtown Houston September 1st - October 31st, 2024 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,... Read More →

One of the great spectacles in nature is a sky full of swirling raptors soaring their way to central and South America for winter. Smith Point on the eastern shore of Galveston Bay is a natural concentration point for southwardly moving raptors in fall migration. At the peak of fall migration, it’s not unusual to... Read More →

Houston Botanic Gardens have 9am-12pm volunteer shifts every Wednesday through Saturday in their Native Areas, as well as specific "All Call" dates that are upcoming that will be just with their native plants and areas. These include wildflower seeding, Louisiana Irisa planting and thinning, and general maintenance in our Stormwater Wetlands and Coastal Prairie areas.... Read More →

Help GCBO remove harmful trash from Sims Bayou to improve our waterways for the birds and us! For more information, click HERE To register, click HERE Log in VMS as GCMN - Natural Areas  

For anyone interested in volunteering, please note we meet from 9am-12pm every 4th Saturday unless we are rained out. Register on Volunteer Houston and sign the waiver after registering. You can also just show up and register on the spot. Meet-up location is 4516 Hershe St, 77020. Please wear close toe shoes, sunscreen and insect... Read More →

All first-time volunteers should bring a signed release waiver: volunteer waiver. The fourth Saturday, monthly workdays offer an opportunity to explore and help maintain this special coastal prairie. The boardwalk project continues as well as brush control and work on the native gardens around the house. Please RSVP to Della_Barbato@TexasPrairie.org.

Lake Houston Wilderness Park needs volunteers for several different training opportunities. For more details or if you are interested, please email Katharine.leboeuf@houstontx.gov Educational/Field Trip Opportunities Date Time Description # of volunteers needed Saturday, October 12th 9am - 12pm 3 programs, Girl Scout troops 2 Wednesday, October 23rd 9:30am-11:30am 100 High Schoolers Multiple Programs 2-3 Friday, October... Read More →

Galveston Island State Park   - Ecosystems of West Bay (Lake Como) Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface. Galveston Bay is full of life. As the grasses of the prairie descend into the marsh, the plant and animal life changes with the tides. Become a defender of the bay by learning... Read More →

Starting at 8:00 pm at the Refuge office located at 601 FM 1011, Liberty. Lighted sheets will be up for 2-3 hours to see what we might attract for photography. Record your time as GCMN - Data Collection.  Include service performed, location and sponsoring entity when recording your time in VMS. Contact Stuart if you... Read More →