7th Annual Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium

Houston Zoo 99 Hermann Park Ct, Houston, TX, United States

7th Annual Texas Plastic Pollution SymposiumApril 3rd, 2025Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030Join us for the 7th Annual Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium, hosted at the Houston Zoo on April 3rd, 2025. This gathering serves as a platform for scientists to converge, delving into the latest plastic research conducted on the state of... Read More →

NRG Cedar Bayou EcoCenter

7705 W Bay Rd 701 Baytown Loop, Baytown, TX, United States

An opportunity to work with plants, tree, and seeds. The actual activity will depend upon the time of the year. They harvest seeds, plant seeds, transplant plants as they outgrow their pots, and plant into the soil or marsh. The Galveston Bay Master Naturalist Chapter already meets at this time so you will have 6-8... Read More →

Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR

Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge Eagle Lake, TX, United States

Free. First Saturday Van ToursThe first Saturday of each month, a guided van tour of the refuge will take visitors on a 11/2 hour trip through the prairie.Join one of our staff for drive through the refuge to learn about the native coastal prairie, history of the refuge, the biology of the Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken, and what’s being done... Read More →

Sheldon Lake SP – Gardens and Wildscape Volunteers

14140 Garrett Rd Houston, TX, United States

Do you have a green thumb? Come out and help us keep our gardens and wildscapes in tiptop shape. Assist with overall development and maintenance of the gardens and trails. Duties include pruning, raking, invasive removal, weeding, and planting. No experience is necessary, all training will be provided.Minimun age: 8 Contact person is Sarah Landuyt sarah.landuyt@tpwd.texas.gov(281)... Read More →

Tree ID Walk

Nature Discovery Center 7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, TX, United States

Any season is a great season to learn about trees! Jim McKee, a Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher will be leading more walks throughout the year to teach us how to identify the trees that live here in Russ Pitman Park. You’ll learn how to use leaf, bark, twig characteristics, and more to... Read More →

Big Thicket Canoe Trip

Big Thicket National Preserve Kountze, TX, United States

Reservations are required for canoe trips.  Call the visitor center at 409-951-6700.  Join park rangers for a guided canoe on the waters of the preserve.  This program targets the casual and novice paddler.  Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Bring water, snacks and water-ready shoes.  Trips start at 10:00 am and take 3-4 hours.... Read More →

Sheldon Lake SP Bird Survey

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center 14140 Garrett Rd, Houston, TX, United States

Meet at the picnic area across from Sheldon Lake State Park headquarters at 8:00. Peter Tsan is the survey leader.Contact sheldonlakespbirdsurvey@gmail.com to be put on a mailing list or if you have any questions.VMS - FR: Bird Populations Field Research:TMN Field Research (Specify Sheldon Lake SP in "Describe Your Service".)

Big Thicket Carnivorous Plants

Big Thicket National Preserve Kountze, TX, United States

Explore a natural garden of carnivorous plants with a ranger.  This easy walk on the boardwalk will give you an up-close look at these unusual plants.  Meet at Pitcher Plant Trail. 1 mile, 1 hour

Kingsnakes

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20598 Kenswick Dr, Humble, TX, United States

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 our website at www.pct3.com/JJP