7th Annual Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium April 3rd, 2025 Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030 Registration and Call for Abstracts will open on January 6, 2025 and will be found at:   www.texasplasticpollutionsymposium.com Join us for the 7th Annual Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium, hosted at the Houston Zoo on April 3rd, 2025. This... Read More →

Calling all Lords and Ladies!! Join Martin DeVore to learn about all the different kinds of kingsnakes that call Harris County home. Discover where they live and why we call them kingsnakes. Afterwards, take a self-guided wander into the woods to see if you might encounter any of these royal reptiles. To register, please visit... Read More →

Suzanne Gilbert of the Houston Rose Society, shares over 30 years of experience of best practices in growing native and non-native rose varieties in the Greater Houston Area. Topics covered will be site selection, soil and water needs, pest and disease control, and propagation techniques. Bring a lunch and drink and join us for this exciting nature... Read More →

Christy Jones, Mercer's Education Director, and retired Horticulturist, Jeff Heilers, presents discussion on the history of Irises in the garden and conservation work of the Species Preservation Project to save native Texas Iris which are dwindling due to wetland habitat reduction. After the presentation, participants will take a walking tour to view irises in several areas of the gardens, including Storey... Read More →

Date and Time: April 12, 2025 at 9:00am Meeting Location: In Google Maps- Green Star Wetland Plant Farm- Address 4646 County Road 181, Alvin, TX 77511 Field Trip Overview: Mary Carol Edwards, owner, has graciously offered us to come visit Green Star Wetland Plant Farm. It will allow us to become more intimate with large... Read More →

Did you know that April 17th is Bat Appreciation Day? Join us in the nature center to celebrate the world’s only mammals capable of true flight with Jerrel Geisler and learn about the different species of bats that can be found here in Harris County and beyond. Afterwards, take a self-guided stroll through the park... Read More →

Looking for a way to explore nature, see ecosystems in action, and have fun? Join Bayou Land Conservancy at Lake Creek Preserve for a family-friendly nature hike! This is a monthly guided hike through Lake Creek Preserve, where we will explore various ecosystems and terrain. This is a moderately easy ~1 mile loop, which traverses... Read More →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Date and Time:  SAT., APR. 26: GRAFTING FOR BEGINNERS by ANGELA CHANDLER, 10am–noon, Location:  City Centre,10000 Emmett F Lowry, Texas City Cost:  $29. Presented by:  College of Mainland. 409-933-8461 Register: Grafting for Beginners online registration VMS:  AT: Single Presentation (Grafting for Beginners)