Adopt-A-Loop spring observations begin

Spring Adopt-A-Loop observations begin March 1 and end May 31. Be sure to send in your observations. This is just a quick email to Shelli Ellerbe or Margo Kirby Taylor that states your name, the date(s) of your observation(s), your site number(s), and what type of observations you did (eBird and/or iNat). Remember, you can... Read More →

Lights Out Texas!

Lights Out Texas! begins March 1 and runs until June 15. Everyone is encouraged to turn off non-essential lights at night from 11:00 pm to 6 am during the spring migration period.  Birds can become disoriented by bright artificial lights and skyglow, often causing them to collide with buildings or windows. Just one building can... Read More →

Sheldon Lake SP – Gardens and Wildscape Volunteers

14140 Garrett Rd, Houston, TX 77044, USA Garrett Road, Houston, Texas, 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 [email protected](281)... Read More →

AT OPPORTUNITY: NPSOT 2024 Spring Symposium

2024 Spring Symposium Registration is Open: https://www.npsot.org/our-work/symposium/2024-spring-symposium/ The NPSOT 2024 Spring Symposium is coming to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center March 2nd! Register now to celebrate native plants and attend in person or stream the event live! (Photo credit: LBJ Wildflower Center by Claire Sorenson) Event Overview Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Lady... Read More →

Sheldon Lake SP Bird Survey

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center, 14140 Garrett Rd, Houston, TX 77044, USA

Meet at the picnic area across from Sheldon Lake State Park headquarters at 8:00. Peter Tsan is the survey leader.Contact [email protected] 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".)

Sheldon Lake SP – Prairie and Wetland Restoration Volunteer

14140 Garrett Rd, Houston, TX 77044, USA Garrett Road, Houston, Texas, United States

Be part of a large scale prairie and wetland restoration project! Volunteer to plant, pot, and perform other restoration activities such as remove invasive species (like Chinese tallow, eastern baccharis, and deep-rooted sedge) using tools and other methods. You should expect to get dirty and work outside in variable conditions. No experience is necessary, orientation... Read More →

Sheldon Lake Field Trip Assistance

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center, 14140 Garrett Rd, Houston, TX 77044, USA

Sheldon Lake State Park has a group of 104 fourth grade children coming on a field trip. The activities include Skins and Skulls, Aquatic Education, Nature Hikes, Wildlife Scavenger Hunt, and Arts in the Park. Fellow chapter member Carol Gregg will be leading the Nature Hike portion.Contacts are Carol Gregg [email protected] Sharrock, SLSP Park Interpreter 281-456-2800 ext... Read More →