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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 →

Barred Owl Talk

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

Barred Owl Talk Friends of Texas Wildlife will bring a live Barred Owl to Mercer to observe and enjoy.  Also find out what you should do if you encounter local wildlife. Mercer Visitor Center September 18th, 2024 1:00pm-3:00pm Register Here   Please use the following AT code: VMS: AT: Mercer Botanic Gardens (Barred Owls)

Invasive Species Removal – Rush Haven

Targeted species: air potato, elephant ears, Japanese climbing fern Time: 8:00-11:00 am - come when you can, leave when you must. Location: Greenbelt behind 155 Rush Haven Drive Park on Rush Haven near 155 Rush Haven Dr or on Sandpebble Dr. and then follow the ITF signs and flags to find us in the woods about 5-6 houses down on... Read More →

Event Series Webinar Series on Climate Change

Webinar Series on Climate Change

Online

How will climate change impact Texas and the native prairie and savanna ecosystems? How do we plan restorations to be sustainable in 2050? Do we need to change our land management practices? The Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) Fayette Prairie Chapter will host a year-long series of presentations to explore climate change and the... Read More →

Building Bird-Friendly Communities with Houston Audubon: How to Attract and Support Native Birds Wherever You Live, Work, and Play

Houston Arboretum 120 W Loop N Fwy, Houston, TX, United States

Ruby-throated hummingbird and coral honeysuckle by David M. Shipper/Audubon photography awards Birds are not only beautiful and fascinating creatures, but they are also essential to balanced and healthy ecosystems. Despite their importance, bird populations across the United States have faced a staggering decline in the last 50 years. Join Amber Leung of Houston Audubon as... Read More →

Event Series Lake Creek Preserve Public Hikes

Lake Creek Preserve Public Hikes

Lake Creek Preserve Sendera Ranch Dr, Montgomery, TX, United States

Enjoy a walk in the woods at Lake Creek Preserve led by a Texas Master Naturalist. When:  Third Saturday of the month Register:  Required; opens one month in advance.  CLICK HERE for registration and more details. Bayou Land Conservancy Contact:  Karastin Katusin VMS: AT: Bayou Land Conservancy (Public Hike)

Memorial Park Kinder Land Bridge Field Trip

Memorial Park Kinder Land Bridge   If you have not yet seen the Memorial Land Bridge and Prairie Project, it is truly a wonder to behold. It has provided Houston with a unique driving experience while allowing habitat connectivity between larger environs north and south of Memorial Drive. From a plant perspective this area will provide... Read More →

Event Series Spring Creek Nature Weekly Trail Bird Survey

Spring Creek Nature Trail Weekly Bird Survey

Creekside Park The Woodlands, TX, United States

Get those binoculars out for the weekly bird surveys conducted by JoJo Bradbury on Mondays beginning on September 9 and continuing until June! All walks start at 7:30 a.m. and end around 10:30 a.m. on the Spring Creek Nature Trail (Creekside Park West Trailhead: 30.14895, -95.56334).  Meet in the parking lot kiosk at the end... Read More →

Event Series W. G. Jones State Forest Work Day

W. G. Jones State Forest Work Day

WG Jones State Forest 1328 FM 1488, Conroe, TX, United States

Join the team to work in the pollinator gardens and possibly sweep for litter. Bring your own garden gloves and tools. For the latest information, download Slack and join the Jones Forest channel. Team chat is found there. VMS: RM: W. G. Jones State Forest (Maintaining Pollinator Garden or Litter Pick-up)

Kleb Woods Volunteer Opportunity

Kleb Woods Nature Center 20303 Draper Road, Tomball, TX, United States

Trail maintenance, volunteer work crew and garden group. For information on volunteer opportunities at Kleb Woods, contact klebwoods@hcp4.net  or call (281) 357-5324. VMS CODE: RM: Kleb Woods