It's a trap!Big Thicket's carnivorous plants use deception to trick and trap insects in order to get the nutrients they need.Explore a natural garden of carnivorous plants with a ranger. This 1-mile, hour-long walk on the Pitcher Plant Trail will give you an up-close look at these unusual plants.The Pitcher Plant Trail is located near... Read More →
Advanced Training
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Enjoy an early morning birding excursion. Boat departs at 7:30 am. Breakfast on the Bayou early morning, family-friendly birding tours are offered to showcase the rich and diverse habitat Shangri La Gardens provides to both resident and migratory birds. There will be a bagged breakfast catered by a local food vendor, set up on the... Read More →
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The Outpost Tour is a guided journey along the waterways of Adams Bayou on one of Shangri La Gardens' specially outfitted pontoon watercraft. Once on the watercraft, the Outpost Tour takes participants on a journey through the natural ecosystems of Adams Bayou and one of the Outpost Pavilions in the Cypress-Tupelo Swamp. A knowledgeable guide... Read More → |
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Learn all about the Texas Tortoises at Jesse Jones Nature Center.Register here: https://www.cogran.io/index.html?pct3programs#/pos?isDirectLink=1&displayCalendar=0&siteCode=pct3programs®Type=POS¤cySymbol=$&dateFormat=MM%2FDD%2FYYYY&link=pos%2FposType%2FI3L5LLWSGB00®isterLink=NULL&eventTitle=Jesse%20H.%20Jones%20Park%20&%20Nature%20Center&eventType=I3L5LLWSGB00Please use the following AT Code: AT: Single Presentation: TMN AT Report hours
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Want to learn about the birds that call Shangri La Gardens home? Join us to see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the Gardens has to offer. Birders of all skill levels are invited to join Interpretive Programs Educator, Michaela Layman and Wildlife Educator/Animal Curator, Robert Morgan, to explore birding locations at Shangri... Read More → |
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$50 per personJoin us for a guided tour of Armand Bayou to explore wetlands, see our local wildlife, relax and have fun. You'll have chance to see numerous birds, reptiles and deer at water's edge. Beginner and experienced kayakers are welcome. Our knowledgeable guides are ACA certified and will give a brief orientation on kayaking... Read More →
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Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterDescriptionIn person on the (first) Saturday of the month January-April10:00 am – 12:00 pm$160 member / $220 nonmemberAges 16+; minors must be accompanied by an adultMake your New Year’s resolution to help the environment a reality! This series of classes will take you step-by-step through the process of planning, planting, and maintaining a backyard wildlife habitat... Read More →
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The Outpost Tour is a guided journey along the waterways of Adams Bayou on one of Shangri La Gardens' specially outfitted pontoon watercraft. Once on the watercraft, the Outpost Tour takes participants on a journey through the natural ecosystems of Adams Bayou and one of the Outpost Pavilions in the Cypress-Tupelo Swamp. A knowledgeable guide... Read More → |
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Want to learn about the birds that call Shangri La Gardens home? Join us to see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the Gardens has to offer. Birders of all skill levels are invited to join Interpretive Programs Educator, Michaela Layman and Wildlife Educator/Animal Curator, Robert Morgan, to explore birding locations at Shangri... Read More → |
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Enjoy an early morning birding excursion. Boat departs at 7:30 am. Breakfast on the Bayou early morning, family-friendly birding tours are offered to showcase the rich and diverse habitat Shangri La Gardens provides to both resident and migratory birds. There will be a bagged breakfast catered by a local food vendor, set up on the... Read More → |
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Enjoy an early morning birding excursion. Boat departs at 7:30 am. Breakfast on the Bayou early morning, family-friendly birding tours are offered to showcase the rich and diverse habitat Shangri La Gardens provides to both resident and migratory birds. There will be a bagged breakfast catered by a local food vendor, set up on the... Read More →
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Each month on the second Tuesday of the month, Texas Master Naturalist present a topic. The topics have not been announced yet for 2026. This free webinar can be listened to in person or the recording can be listened to anytime. You will get credit for Advanced Training live or recorded.. |
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FreeWildlife Conservation Webinar Series: Conservation Status Evaluation of Trans-Pecos SGCN Groundwater-dependent Invertebrates» Register for upcoming Wildlife Conservation Webinars.For questions or more information about the Wildlife Conservation Webinar Series, please contact Paul Crump at [email protected]:
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Learn about the Buttermilk Racer snake at Jesse Jones ParkRegister here: https://www.cogran.io/index.html?pct3programs#/pos?isDirectLink=1&displayCalendar=0&siteCode=pct3programs®Type=POS¤cySymbol=$&dateFormat=MM%2FDD%2FYYYY&link=pos%2FposType%2FI3L5LLWSGB00®isterLink=NULL&eventTitle=Jesse%20H.%20Jones%20Park%20&%20Nature%20Center&eventType=I3L5LLWSGB00Please use the following AT Code: AT: Single Presentation: TMN AT Report hours
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Want to learn about the birds that call Shangri La Gardens home? Join us to see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the Gardens has to offer. Birders of all skill levels are invited to join Interpretive Programs Educator, Michaela Layman and Wildlife Educator/Animal Curator, Robert Morgan, to explore birding locations at Shangri... Read More → |
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Enjoy an early morning birding excursion. Boat departs at 7:30 am. Breakfast on the Bayou early morning, family-friendly birding tours are offered to showcase the rich and diverse habitat Shangri La Gardens provides to both resident and migratory birds. There will be a bagged breakfast catered by a local food vendor, set up on the... Read More → |
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Want to learn about the birds that call Shangri La Gardens home? Join us to see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the Gardens has to offer. Birders of all skill levels are invited to join Interpretive Programs Educator, Michaela Layman and Wildlife Educator/Animal Curator, Robert Morgan, to explore birding locations at Shangri... Read More → |
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Enjoy an early morning birding excursion. Boat departs at 7:30 am. Breakfast on the Bayou early morning, family-friendly birding tours are offered to showcase the rich and diverse habitat Shangri La Gardens provides to both resident and migratory birds. There will be a bagged breakfast catered by a local food vendor, set up on the... Read More → |
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Are you a woman looking to try out new things or to hone your outdoor skills? If so, we have just the program for you. Join park staff for either or both Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th to learn about all things outdoors. Discover new flora and fauna in the park, try your hand at... Read More → |
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Are you a woman looking to try out new things or to hone your outdoor skills? If so, we have just the program for you. Join park staff for either or both Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th to learn about all things outdoors. Discover new flora and fauna in the park, try your hand at... Read More → |
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Enjoy an early morning birding excursion. Boat departs at 7:30 am. Breakfast on the Bayou early morning, family-friendly birding tours are offered to showcase the rich and diverse habitat Shangri La Gardens provides to both resident and migratory birds. There will be a bagged breakfast catered by a local food vendor, set up on the... Read More →
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Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. The Monarch Conservation Webinar Series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you... Read More → |
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FreeWildlife Conservation Webinar Series: Distribution and Activity of Summer Bats in Texas» Register for upcoming Wildlife Conservation Webinars.For questions or more information about the Wildlife Conservation Webinar Series, please contact Paul Crump at [email protected]:
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TPWD Wildlife Series: Distribution and Activity of Summer Bats in Texas by Sarah Fritts
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Want to learn about the birds that call Shangri La Gardens home? Join us to see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the Gardens has to offer. Birders of all skill levels are invited to join Interpretive Programs Educator, Michaela Layman and Wildlife Educator/Animal Curator, Robert Morgan, to explore birding locations at Shangri... Read More → |
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