AT Opportunity: A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats with Scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
REGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/hcpl/57415/registerJoin us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!For decades, scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have studied the remarkable biodiversity of bats on Barro Colorado Island in Panama, where an astonishing seventy-six species coexist. Now, for the first time,... Read More →
Texas Rice Festival
Winnie Stowell County Park 1300 Park St, Winnie, TX, United StatesThe Texas Rice Festival Education Exhibit will be open for the 55th Annual Harvest Celebration on October 3-5, 2024, in the Winnie-Stowell Park. The community building will be open on - Thursday, October 3 for setting up exhibits between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm- Friday, October 4, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (this is... Read More →
NRG Cedar Bayou EcoCenter
7705 W Bay Rd 2300 Baytown Loop, Baytown, TX, United StatesAn 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 →
AT Opportunity: Wildscapes Workshop
https://www.npsot.org/chapters/houston/programs/wildscapes-workshop/The Wildscapes Workshop and Native Plant Sale is an annual one-day educational event, silent auction, book sale, and local native plant sale. This year's theme will revolve around WATER and we are working diligently to make all the things happen. Watch here for new posts as details become available. For now, we have a few highlights to share:NEW... Read More →
Sheldon Lake SP – Gardens and Wildscape Volunteers
14140 Garrett Rd Houston, TX, United StatesDo 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 →
Work day for seedlings
525 Missouri St., LibertySheldon Lake SP Bird Survey
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center 14140 Garrett Rd, Houston, TX, United StatesMeet 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".)
Sheldon Lake SP – Prairie and Wetland Restoration Volunteer
14140 Garrett Rd Houston, TX, United StatesBe 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 →