Join us for an insightful webinar featuring a panel of experts discussing the spotted lanternfly invasion in North America. Learn about the biology and management of this invasive pest, debunk common myths, and gain updates on how human-mediated transport is driving its spread. Experts will also share the latest findings on cold tolerance thresholds and…
Plastic Pollution and Bird Saving Solutions
Getting Smart Virtually presents Plastic Pollution and Bird Saving Solutions.Did you know the upper Texas coast is an incredibly important area for bird conservation? Two billion birds migrate through Texas each year relying on our nutrient-rich coastlines and waterways to rest, nest, and refuel. In order to survive and thrive, our resident and migratory birds…
Canopy Walk Volunteers
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…
Champion Lake Lodge Workday
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…
NRG Cedar Bayou EcoCenter
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…
TPWD Wildlife Diversity Series: Cagle’s Map Turtle
“Distribution, status assessment, and population ecology of Cagle’s map turtle” with Jesse Meik Texas Parks and Wildlife Diversity Series Webinars occur monthly and highlight research and conservation efforts in Texas. Webinars are usually the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12 noon to 1PM. To register for this and other webinars, click HERE For more information…
In the Life of a Bumble Bee Queen
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…
From Wasteland to Wonderland
To celebrate Earth Day, Treecologist Basil Camu has generously agreed to give a special presentation! From Wasteland to Wonder Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth In the Sub/Urban Landscape April 17th, 11:00 – 12:30 pm CDT Our current landscaping practices work against nature by destroying ecosystems, polluting water, and wasting time and money. By choosing to…
TMN Tuesday: Virtual Volunteer Fair
The Virtual Volunteer Fair will be an opportunity for our partner conservation organizations to present volunteer service projects that need volunteers from a distance or virtually! Save the date and plan to join us on Tuesday April 8, 2025, for this series of project presentations showcasing opportunities from across the state and across the spectrum of natural resource topics.