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 →
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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 → |
4 events,Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension's Virtual Birding Seminars; a series of online programs designed to connect birders, researchers, and educators through engaging presentations that inspire learning and conservation. These seminars are in the spring (April), summer (August), and fall (November). On April 1st and 2nd, the 2026 Virtual Birding Seminars kick off with the Spring seminar, Avian Research Symposium:... 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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Webinar. Free.Description: The "Time To Restore" project, led by the USA - National Phenology Network and covering Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Louisiana, seeks to generate better information about nectar availability and seed timing on certain native plants to better help those working on pollinator restoration know what to plant and when best to harvest seed. The... Read More → |
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The Coastal Prairie Chapter's program is about living dinosaurs on the prairie. Jaide Cooper, Wildlife Refuge Specialist, Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge is presenting.Birds are more than distant relatives of dinosaurs - they are dinosaurs, the only surviving branch of the theropod lineage that once dominated Earth. This talk traces the extraordinary evolutionary journey... 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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We hope you'll join Western Reserve Land Conservancy and Kirtland Bird Club on Zoom for an engaging conversation with Trish O’Kane, author of Birding to Change the World.In this inspiring program, O’Kane will share how birds helped transform her own life and what they can teach us about the healing power of nature. This open discussion will... 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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Cornell Bird Songs of Spring. Learn some of the favorite bird songs of April.As we emerge from winter, birds are already on their way back. Often the first hint they're back is a new song mixing into the sounds of your backyard. We'll sit down with Cornell Lab experts to preview some of these songs,... Read More →
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Free. Online.Details: Soil is not dirt—it is one of the most complex living ecosystems on Earth. A teaspoon of healthy soil contains billions of organisms working together in an intricate underground ecosystem. These tiny communities drive nutrient cycling, water retention, and plant health. When its biological community thrives, landscapes become more fertile, resilient, and self-sustaining. This... Read More → |
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Open House! Friends of Texas Wildlife's 5th Annual open house of the education center. Tour the intake center, treatment room, wildlife care facility and 100' raptor flight enclosure. Visit with and learn about ALL of our educational animals: (hawks, owls, opossum, skunk, snakes and turtles). Meet wildlife rehabilitators and hear more about our mission. View... Read More →
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Beginner Tree ID with Rafael Renteria – Apr 11 | 10:30a – 12:30phttps://houstonarboretum.org/event/beginner-tree-id/$22 member / $37 nonmember (per person)Ages 12+, minors must be accompanied by an adultThere are over sixty species of trees in Houston – which ones grow in your neighborhood? In this class we’ll learn the basics of tree ID, from tree anatomy... Read More → |
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1 event,Join Texas A&M for the David McKnight '73 Ranch Management University. This course is a critical educational initiative designed to help new and inexperienced landowners understand the fundamentals of natural resource management. Through applied learning and foundational information, the program empowers participants to make financially sound decisions, optimize land productivity, and maximize long term stewardship.... 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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Free. OnlineEver wonder what kind of roles are needed for a successful restoration expedition? Join us live to hear from a variety of talented professionals as they describe their jobs at sea.Visit this link to learn more about the restoration projects: https://shorturl.at/Yrd5SPlease Register here: Gulf Restoration Live! Working on the WavesPlease use the following AT Code:... Read More →
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Earth Month Fest special program:Earth Month Fest also marks the celebration of our newly renovated Katy Prairie Welcome Center. Over the past year, visitors may have noticed construction underway as our former field office was transformed. With the expanded Welcome Center now complete, we look forward to hosting more educational programming, volunteer opportunities, and community events... Read More → |
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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] use the following AT Code: AT: Online Training: TMN AT Report hours
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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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Shifting the Momentum on Feral Swine: National Leadership and Lessons from Missouri's Success.In this webinar, Michael Marlow, the Assistant Program Manager for the USDA’s National Feral Swine Damage Management Program (NFSP) will provide an overview of the challenges associated with invasive wild pigs and describe how the NFSP is supporting efforts across the US to... Read More → |
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Coastal Prairie Conservancy Free, In person.Join Chris Bailey for a beginner bird walk on the prairie. Meet at the Indiangrass Preserve Welcome Center at 7 am to take a guided tour. Bring binoculars and dress appropriately for the prairie.More locations and field trips will be available throughout the year!Questions? Email [email protected] here: Prairie Adventure: Guided Beginner Bird Walk on the PrairiePlease... Read More →
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Most people have a powerful video production tool in the palm of their hand but don’t know how to use it. In “Cell Phone Video Production”, Lee Smith will help you unleash the storyteller within you. He will discuss basic composition and production techniques to record the all necessary content for you to tell compelling... 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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Free, In personThe Coastal Prairie Conservancy is celebrating Earth Month Fest.Sunday, April 19 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.Attendees will get hands-on experience guided by Dr. Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen, who has been teaching foraging in Texas for 20 years and has written two books on the edible wild plants and mushrooms of Texas. Students will... Read More → |
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Free WebinarScientists at sea are working to restore deep-sea coral communities through innovative coral propagation techniques. Learn how experts monitor and restore corals on the seafloor and why long-term restoration is critical to rebuilding deep-ocean habitats. Visit this link to learn more about the restoration projects: https://shorturl.at/Yrd5SPlease register here: Gulf Restoration Live! How do Deep-Sea Corals... 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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$15.00 in person.Join Wildlands, LLC for a tour of their 1,100 acre working ranch and learn how they use holistic tools to encourage the establishment of climax native grasslands, manage brush, and enhance wildlife habitat.TopicsPlanning a Post Oak Savannah habitat restorationWildlife habitat management in the Post Oak SavannahUsing prescribed fire to manage for wildlifeBrush management... 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] use the following AT Code: AT: Online Training: TMN AT Report hours
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TPWD Wildlife Series: Distribution and Activity of Summer Bats in Texas by Sarah Fritts
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American Bird Conservancy: Free, WebinarWEBINAR: Bird-Friendly Spring Q&A with ABC ExpertsWHEN: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET WHERE: Zoom (link provided upon registration)COST: Free!It's springtime in North America, and beloved migratory birds like the Wood Thrush, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and Western Tanager are returning to breed and raise their young, often sharing space with us in our yards, parks, and communities.What... Read More → |
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