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Event Series Blossom Brigade: Pollinator Garden Work at Mercer

Blossom Brigade: Pollinator Garden Work at Mercer

Mercer Botanic Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield, Humble, TX, United States

Blossom Brigade: Pollinator Garden Work Recurring  Every Wednesday 9 am - 11 am (weather permitting) Mercer Botanic Gardens, 223 Aldine Westfield, Humble 77338 Join this weekly effort alongside volunteer programming staff to care for plants in and around the pollinator garden and Honeybee Corral.  These beds provide sustenance for native pollinators including, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths,... Read More →

Ecological Gardening Summit

Online

Offered by the National Wildlife Federation Join Us at the Ecological Gardening Summit Step into the future of gardening in this online summit! The event is hosted by Joe Lamp'l and a roster of visionary guests including Doug Tallamy and is designed for gardeners who aspire to be at the forefront of the ecological gardening... Read More →

$35

The Amazing Brain of Birds (Gary Clark at Mercer)

Mercer Botanic Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield, Humble, TX, United States

Acclaimed author and birder, Gary Clark, presents “The Amazing Brain of Birds” at Mercer Botanic Gardens on Wed., May 8 from Noon – 2 p.m. Gary has written several books, including, Book of Texas Birds, Birds of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast, and is a birding correspondent for the Houston Chronicle. Join us and... Read More →

Agroforestry and Water Resource Management

Online

Agroforestry practices can have a positive impact on water quality while simultaneously helping address agricultural resource concerns. Tune in as speakers discuss the latest research on agroforestry and water resource management. Featured Speakers: Nate Lawrence, Ecosystem Scientist, The Savanna Institute Billy Beck, Assistant Professor and Extension Forestry Specialist, Iowa State University Outreach and Extension Ranjith... Read More →

Chapter Meeting

SHSU Woodlands Campus 3380 College Park Dr, The Woodlands

Location:  SHSU Woodlands Campus; 3380 College Park Dr or online via Zoom Everyone is welcome to come at 6:00 p.m. to socialize. Presenter:  Mary Warwick with the Houston Humane Society’s Wildlife  Center Mary and her organization were instrumental in saving over 2,000 bats from several locations during the January 2024 freeze.  She will share details... Read More →

Spring Bloom Nomenclature Workshop

Armand Bayou Nature Center 8500 Bay Area Blvd., Pasadena, TX, United States

Meeting details provided after registration.  Workshop hosted by the Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena 77507.  This collaborative workshop begins with speakers followed by field demonstration in three different urban prairies in the Clear Lake area. Workshop is jointly sponsored by Armand Bayou Nature Center, Coastal Prairie Conservancy, and Native Prairies Association... Read More →

$20
Event Series Volunteer Opportunity at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center

Volunteer Opportunity at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, TX, United States

Volunteers are needed for the following activities at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center: Friday, April 5th - 9 am to 12 pm  assisting with guided hike to turtle pond Thursday, May 2 - 9:30 am to 12 pm assisting with guided hike to turtle pond Tuesday, May 7 - 8:30 am to12:30 pm ... Read More →

Feral Pigs and Water Issues

Wild pigs are an invasive species with cascading impacts to agriculture, property, and natural resources. Texas watersheds are particularly vulnerable to damage. Damage includes soil erosion, bacterial contamination, bank erosion and changes to vegetation, all of which affect water quality and wildlife. In this webinar we’ll discuss the impacts pigs have and the benefits of... Read More →

Small Acreage, Big Opportunity: A Wildlife Management Program for Landowners with Small Properties

This is a joint program between the Texas Wildlife Association, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. It specifically targets landowners of small acreage properties.  No limits are put on size and all interested participants are welcome, but the general target is between 2 and 100 acres. Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, 1305... Read More →

$35

“PROTECT INSECTS, PROTECT BIRDS” on World Migratory Bird Day 2024

World Migratory Bird Day 2024 focuses on insects and their importance to bird life.  Insects are essential sources of energy for many migratory bird species, not only during the breeding seasons but also during their extensive journeys and greatly affect the timing, duration, and overall success of bird migrations. Along their migration routes, birds actively... Read More →