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BIRDING SKILLSGain a deeper understanding to improve your birding skills!February 3 - 24, 2025Monday, February 24, 2025: Duration1 Hour per ClassCostRegister for the series and save!$40 per 4-week session$15 per class (freestyle - pick the topics that interest you!)Monday, February 24, 20257:00 PM Beginner Birding Virtual Classes:MigrationAboutRegister now to join Kristine Rivers with Birding for Fun for... Read More → |
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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 →
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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 →
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Event Sold OutAT: AgriLife Webinar Course – Entomology Short Course with Wizzie BrownFebruary 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series (See All)Virtual 8 hour course, fee $30. This is a virtual short course of four 2-hour classes on Tuesday mornings in February, each class from 10a-12pm CST.This virtual class is a short dive into the huge world of entomology. ... Read More → |
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Monarch Larva Monitoring Project Training WorkshopFebruary 26 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm$50Virtual training workshop to learn how to collect data for the monarch larva monitoring project for the Southern region of the US. February 26th 10am – 3pm CST with a 1 hr break at noon. Course fee is $50.Be a citizen scientist with the Monarch Larva Monitoring... Read More → |
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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 →
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FREE series will provide tips on how to garden with less water, manage too much stormwater, and generally provide a healthier habitat for birds, pollinating insects, and more.Who: Anyone interested in home gardening for wildlife and water qualityWhen: Thursdays, January 23-March 6Time: 2-3pWhere: Zoom (virtual)Cost: FREESpeakers and Session Descriptions: Event DetailsEach week, experts will share their experience, stories,... Read More →
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FREE series will provide tips on how to garden with less water, manage too much stormwater, and generally provide a healthier habitat for birds, pollinating insects, and more.Who: Anyone interested in home gardening for wildlife and water qualityWhen: Thursdays, January 23-March 6Time: 2-3pWhere: Zoom (virtual)Cost: FREESpeakers and Session Descriptions: Event DetailsEach week, experts will share their experience, stories,... Read More → |
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Attwater Prairie Chicken NWRMarch 1 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 amFirst 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... Read More →
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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 →
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center presents The Language of BirdsMarch 1, 2025 Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 amFee: $20/member or $35/non-memberFrom the sweet whistle of a cardinal to the harsh caw of a crow, birds sure make a lot of noise – but what does it all mean? In this class we’ll explore the difference between... Read More → |
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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".) |
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$60 for 3 day sessionLearn ecologically sound land practices that promote pollinators, climate resilience, clean waters and lands. Practical knowledge and innovation on pesticide reduction, habitat installation, fostering soil health, pollinator biology, pollinator conservation and more.Monday, March 3rd, 10 AM to 2:00 PM (Central Standard Time)10:00 AM: Pollen Specialist Bees: Host Plants, Habitat, and Threats.... Read More → |
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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 →
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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 →
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Learn how soil on your property can soak up more rainwater and reduce runoff, lower outdoor watering needs, and filter pollutants to improve water quality in your local waterway. Soil health applies to much more than growing food and rural land use. Healthy, living soils improve water storage and water quality, reduce disease and pest... Read More → |
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$60 for 3 day sessionBest Practices for Pollinators Summit March 3-5, 2025Wednesday, March 5th, 10 AM to 2 PM (Central Standard Time)10:00 AM: Fire: Management and Pollinators. Lauren Ponisio, Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Oregon.11:00 AM: Leveraging Community Interest to Drive Policy and Practice Around Pollinators. Steve Armstead, Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Xerces... Read More → |
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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 →
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FREE series will provide tips on how to garden with less water, manage too much stormwater, and generally provide a healthier habitat for birds, pollinating insects, and more.Who: Anyone interested in home gardening for wildlife and water qualityWhen: Thursdays, January 23-March 6Time: 2-3pWhere: Zoom (virtual)Cost: FREESpeakers and Session Descriptions: Event DetailsEach week, experts will share their experience, stories,... Read More →
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FREE series will provide tips on how to garden with less water, manage too much stormwater, and generally provide a healthier habitat for birds, pollinating insects, and more.Who: Anyone interested in home gardening for wildlife and water qualityWhen: Thursdays, January 23-March 6Time: 2-3pWhere: Zoom (virtual)Cost: FREESpeakers and Session Descriptions: Event DetailsEach week, experts will share their experience, stories,... Read More → |
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Canopy Walk Volunteers is a unique opportunity to educate visitors about activity in the Smith Oaks Rookery while on the canopy walk and spread awareness about the importance of conserving birds and their habitat. Training material for volunteers is provided ahead of your shift - expertise is not necessary.Two shifts are available each day -... Read More →
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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 →
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Help Houston Audubon improve both the visitor infrastructure and the wildlife habitat within four nature sanctuaries in High Island. This is a great opportunity to get outside while making a difference.Meet at the Field Station (2089 5th St - intersection of 5th Street and Goodman Street) in High Island, TX.Volunteers are treated to a delicious... Read More →
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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... Read More → |
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Free:Workshop by leading milkweed expert Nancy Denmark and native plant grower and owner of Morning Star Prairie Plants Mark MorgensternTour of Morning Star Prairie Plants Tour of Nash Prairie, one of the best coastal prairie remnants BBSP entry for participantsRegistration required. See attached flyer.The park has approved free park entry that day. Sign up early.The park has approved free park entry that... Read More →
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Free:Workshop by leading milkweed expert Nancy Denmark and native plant grower and owner of Morning Star Prairie Plants Mark Morgenstern.Tour of Morning Star Prairie Plants Tour of Nash-Prairie, one of the best coastal prairie remnants BBSP entry for participantsRegistration required. See attached flyer.
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Registration Link: https://thewoodlandsgreen.wufoo.com/forms/r1qwfi5g1cqi8ry/ Please register to receive updates and information.Want to talk about why fungi are important and learn about some local mushrooms? Join Teri MacArthur, member of The Woodlands GREEN and a Texas Master Naturalist, along with others interested in the topic on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 9am for a walk through the trails of WG... Read More → |
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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 →
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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 →
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Texas coasts are critical habitats for nesting season. Every spring, thousands of shorebirds and sea turtles migrate to Texas beaches to lay their eggs. Unfortunately , Texas beaches also accumulate trash ten times faster than any other Gulf state.Join Nestfest to remove dangerous trash from the beaches to make the habitat safer for nesting sea... Read More → |
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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 →
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Houston Audubon is seeking committed volunteers to help out at the Entergy Coastal Natives Nursery in High Island, Texas. Join Conservation Specialist Wyatt Egelhoff and field technicians to learn all about and assist with the propagation of native Texas plants. If you are already familiar with the process, even better! We would love to have... Read More →
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Join the coastal staff to learn all about and assist with the propagation of native Texas plants to enhance four sanctuaries in High Island. Go to houstonaudubon.org for further information and to register for the work days. VMS - RM: Houston Audubon - Resource Management |
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The following is a list of Entomology webinars that you can attend for CEUS. Each topic lasts for one hour or less. They will be recorded for later viewing. Those links can be found on the approved eLearning courses document referenced on the home page of VMS.All of the webinars use the same link.Time: Mar... Read More → |
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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 →
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Did you know that what we consider a “buzzard” is not actually a buzzard? How skilled are you at telling our local vultures apart? Join Martin DeVore to learn about some of the team members on nature’s cleaning crew – vultures and their kin! Afterwards, take a self-guided hike through the park. Keep your eyes... Read More →
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The Karankawa, an Indigenous people composed of five distinct tribes, have a rich history and culture that has long been overlooked. Their ancestral lands spanned the central Texas Gulf Coast, from Galveston Bay to Corpus Christi, with one group residing in or near modern-day Houston. This exhibit at The Heritage Society is a groundbreaking collaboration... Read More → |
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Join Master Beekeeper, Naomi Gilbert, in celebrating World Bee Day (observed May 20th). Learn all about bees and beekeeping and explore the world of hive dynamics. Discover the important role that bees play as pollinators. As the primary beekeeper at Mercer Botanical Gardens, Naomi will share with you what it takes to keep and maintain... Read More → |
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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 →
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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 →
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Stewards and States: The Legal Side of Texas Wildlife Education by Benjamin Anderson, TPWD License and Permitting Specialist |
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Nikki Fitzgerald put together a trip for our Master Naturalist chapter to go to College Station for classes and labs on Wednesday and to Galveston on Thursday for a tour to view an Oyster Reef Restoration site.
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Plant Party: SPRING GREEN UP Join us on March 19th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM (Central) for "Spring Green Up". We'll have 5 short presentations on how plants green up and will give away lots of DOOR PRIZES!You must register to receive the Zoom link the day before. It's FREE!https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPGreenUPPlant Party is a quarterly, advanced plant training series provided by... Read More →
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Wildlife Diversity Webinar Series - Repatriation and post-release monitoring of confiscated Alligator Snapping TurtlesJoin TPWD’s Wildlife Diversity webinar series for this month’s topic featuring repatriation and post-release monitoring of alligator snapping turtles.Webinars are usually the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12 noon to 1PM.To register visit webpage here.
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On March 19, 2025, at 6:30 PM Water Wednesdays educational series on #Allthingswater will begin. Joshua Segura, Extension Program Specialist will present about on-site sewage facilities. This event is free to attend but registration is required in order to join the webinar. Scan the QR Code or Register Here!Joshua Segura, Extension Program Specialist will be presenting what... Read More → |
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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 →
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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 → |
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Bees pollinate 1/3 of all the food we consume – including fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Join Jerrel Giesler in the nature center to learn about these incredibly fascinating and IMPORTANT pollinators. Afterwards, take a self-guided wander around our pollinator garden to see how many different kinds of bees you might see buzzing around the... Read More → |
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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 →
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This is no ordinary workshop! Join us on Saturday, March 22 to talk briefly about what a great pollinator garden requires, from soils to plant groupings, to native plant choices that draw in your favorite pollinators at this hands-on/minds-on event. The skills needed to succeed will be found at this workshop.Workshop: Saturday, March 22, from 9 to... Read More →
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Many of us know that 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water; however, do you know how much of it is fresh? Or how much of it is readily available to drink? Join staff and our friends from the Houston-Galveston Area Council in the nature center to learn all about our most precious... Read More → |
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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 →
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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 →
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Link to Webinar Series: https://monarchjointventure.org/events/monarch-conservation-webinar-series?blm_aid=4131431Each webinar is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm.March 25: Grasslands Ecology 101: Disturbance Ecology, presented by Monarch Joint Venture Habitat Program StaffPlease use the following AT code:AT: Single Presentation: (Monarch Joint Venture: Grassland Ecology 101: Disturbance Ecology) |
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Curious how we’re working to save the threatened Red-Cockaded Woodpecker? Join us next Wednesday for another Virtually Wild Event! Date: Wednesday, March 26thTimes: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AMOnce common across east Texas, this resilient bird now survives in a few small family groups on carefully managed forest lands. Discover how scientists use cutting-edge technology and tree-climbing... Read More →
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Curious how we’re working to save the threatened Red-Cockaded Woodpecker? Join us next Wednesday for another Virtually Wild Event! Date: Wednesday, March 26thTimes: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AMOnce common across east Texas, this resilient bird now survives in a few small family groups on carefully managed forest lands. Discover how scientists use cutting-edge technology and tree-climbing... Read More →
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This highly educational and fun talk will discuss the types of fireflies (Lampyridae) found in Texas and across the US. Ben will take you on an illuminating virtual journey through the wilds of Texas and into the mountainous regions of the east. Ben will present his research on Texas firefly taxa with an emphasis on... Read More → |
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$200/The Advanced Master Gardener Trees and Tree Care training is an intensive multi-day training that provides Master Gardeners with knowledge and skills required to effectively support and multiply Texas A&M AgriLife Extension efforts in educational programs. The class will teach you about trees and tree care in the home landscape, as well as how to... Read More →
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This event will be recorded and posted to: The Xerces Youtube Channel.Join Rich Hatfield, Xerces Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, to take a deep dive into the reproductive females of bumble bees, including cuckoo bumble bees. We’ll primarily look at the solitary phase of the lifecycle, including what is known about where and how they hibernate,... Read More →
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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 → |
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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 →
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Champion Lake Lodge Cleaning and Repairs This will include numbering screens and windows, washing screens and windows, closing a chimney flue, varnishing the back door and window frames, replacing window glass, and removing reinforcement boards. Bring step stools, gloves, water, and snacks. Contact Gary Holmes 713-366-1722 if you can participate. VMS - RM: Trinity River... Read More →
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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 → |
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Explore a natural garden of carnivorous plants with a ranger. This easy walk on the boardwalk will give you and up-close look at these unusual plants. Meet at the Pitcher Plant Trail. 1 mile, 1 hour |
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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 →
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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 → |
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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 →
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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 → |
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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 →
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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 →
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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 → |
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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".)
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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 |
