Pollinator Garden

Champion Lake Pollinator Garden, Co Rd 417, Dayton, TX

Work is needed at the Pollinator Garden. 9:00 - 12:00, but you may come earlier/later and/or leave earlier/stay later if you like.Bring a hat, gloves, folding chair, and your favorite gardening tools to work with. Also, bring plenty of water and a snack and/or lunch.Contact Ceal Stirling Tomlinson at birdiewithcats@gmail.com for more information.VMS - RM: Trinity... 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 sarah.landuyt@tpwd.texas.gov(281)... Read More →

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 →

AT Opportunity: Studying Chicken Turtles at Multiple Geographic Scales

Studying Western Chicken Turtles at Multiple Geographic ScalesDate: Wednesday, July 19, 2023Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Brandon BowersPhD StudentTexas A&M University Natural Resources Institutechicken turtleWebinar Description:This webinar will provide updates on long-term research partnerships between TPWD and Texas A&M University's Natural Resources Institute geared toward better understanding Western Chicken Turtles, their status in Texas, and... 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 sarah.landuyt@tpwd.texas.gov(281)... Read More →

AT Opportunity: From Balconies to Backyards

From Balconies to Backyards – Taking care of what you haveAgenda1:00 Wizzie Brown “How to Attract Insects to Your Yard and Why You Should Want to”2:00 Jane Tillman “Put Out the Welcome Mat for Backyard Birds”3:00 Jessica Woods “Drop by Drop:  The Impact of Small Changes on Water Conservation”4:00 Beth Erwin “Drought Tolerance-Nothing Works like Natives”5:00 Dinner Break6:00 Doug Tallamy “Nature’s Best Hope”Click here to register.Dr. Tallamy’s virtual live... Read More →

AT Opportunity: Deer Park Prairie Moth Night Out

1222 E Purdue Ln, Deer Park, TX 77536, USA

MOTH NIGHT at Deer Park Prairie!Join the Houston Chapter - Native Prairies Association of Texas (HNPAT) For Our Annual Moth Night Saturday, July 22, 2023at Deer Park Prairie1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park 77536(Please do not park directly in front of our neighbors’ houses)Register at  bit.ly/DPP20230722 8:00 p.m. Doors open - visitors are encouraged to walk and view the... Read More →

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 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 sarah.landuyt@tpwd.texas.gov(281)... Read More →