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Volunteers Needed in Native Plant Gardens at Mercer

Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield, Humble, TX, United States

Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings* from 8-11 a.m. in the Endangered Species and Native Plant Gardens in preparation for the upcoming events such as the NPSOT Native Landscaping Certification Program (NLCP) class on May 24. The Endangered Species and Native Garden display the highest level of diversity of native SE Texas flora... Read More →

Field Trip Volunteer Needed at Lake Houston Wilderness Park

Lake Houston Wilderness Park 25840 FM 1485, New Caney, TX, United States

Lake Houston Wilderness Park Field Trip - 25 7th Graders (4 programs) Thursday, April 24th 9 a - 1:30 pm Contact teresa.holbrook@houstontx.gov SignUpGenius:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4CAEA92EA5F85-56063105-lake VMS:  DO: Lake Houston Wilderness Park (Specify activities performed)  

Enhancing Pollinator Conservation: Key Insights for Successful Projects

Thursday, April 24th from 6:00-7:00 PM Educational webinar on native Texas pollinators and their habitats. This webinar is meant to support Texas Master Naturalist Chapters during the Pollinators for Texas project funding application process. This webinar will provide valuable knowledge on native pollinator species and key components of their conservation, helping chapters develop and enhance their... Read More →

A Short Course on Invasive Species

Going GREEN Lecture Series Presentation – April 2025 A Short Course on Invasive Species Special 2-hour presentation Thursday, April 24, 6pm to 8pm Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99979138548 Exotic species have grown to be one of the greatest threats to the health of our forests. This Special 2-hour Presentation is a Short Course on Invasive Species, explaining which are... Read More →

2025 City Nature Challenge

The Houston-Galveston area participating in the 2025 City Nature Challenge includes Austin, Harris, Brazoria, Liberty, Chambers, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Waller, and Galveston counties. Observations for the challenge should be made within this 9-county area. Website Once again, Texas Nature Trackers (TNT) is proud to help sponsor this statewide community event that encourages everyone to get... Read More →

Beyond Bees at Mercer

Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield, Humble, TX, United States

(Offered on 4/25, 6/27, and 9/19) Learn about resident native and honeybee colonies at Mercer from Texas Master Beekeeper, Naomi Gilbert. Find out the importance of habitat protection, organic gardening, reducing the use of pesticides, and other ways to help these important pollinators. This is a combination of indoor and outdoor learning, including a walking... Read More →

Beyond Bees

Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield, Humble, TX, United States

Bee-come fascinated with our local bees as staff and volunteers guide you through Mercer’s gardens. Learn about resident colonies of carpenter bees and honeybees, their critical role in the environment, and Mercer’s conservation efforts through holistic gardening practices. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is an outdoor event.... Read More →

Electroshock Fish Sampling at Jesse Jones Park

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

TPWD is conducting Electroshock Fish Sampling along Spring Creek at Jesse Jones Park. Great advanced training opportunity to learn more about sampling techniques and what species can be found in the area. When:  Friday, April 25. 12:30 p.m. program for educators. Registration required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EADA92CA3F5C43-54971623-tpwd The program is aimed at educators, but it should be a... Read More →

City Nature Challenge at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center

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

Sign in at Nature Center Join Park staff and other volunteers in collecting data to add to the annual biological survey using the iNaturalist app. Prior to event download iNaturalist to your phone and make an account.  Dress  for an outdoor hike, bring a reusable water bottle and lunch. Link to sign up in Better Impact: https://bttr.im/geygl  or... Read More →

Texas Waters Specialist Certification Program

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

Texas Waters Specialist Certification is a program of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. This program is presented as a partnership of The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N.; Heartwood Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist; and the W. G. Jones State Forest Education Program. All spring 2025 in-person classes will be held in the W. G. Jones State Forest Classroom Building... Read More →