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…
Be The Helper Native Bees Need
Gardening for Native Bees.If you want to help protect our precious pollinators, this class is for you. You’ll learn about the biology and needs of bees, including which native plants and flowers are best for attracting them, so you can make your garden bee and pollinator friendly. The sessions includes a 30 minute walk in…
Bat Flights and Night Lights
Dr Amanda Adams, the Director of Research Coordination for Bat Conservation International will be the presenter. Artificial light at night (ALAN) disrupts bats’ habitat use; behavior, including activity patterns, flight trajectories, foraging, drinking, and roosting; physiological processes; and survival. Bats’ responses to ALAN are species-specific, but additional complexity is added due to variable responses to…
Electroshock Fish Sampling At Jesse Jones Park
TPWD is conducting Electroshock Fish Sampling along Spring Creek at Jesse Jones Park. Great advanced training opportunity to learn more about sampling techniques and what species can be found in the area. When: Friday, April 25. 12:30 p.m. program for educators. Registration required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EADA92CA3F5C43-54971623-tpwd The program is aimed at educators, but it should be a good fit…
Beyond Bees
Bee-come fascinated with our local bees as staff and volunteers guide you through Mercer’s gardens. Learn about resident colonies of carpenter bees and honeybees, their critical role in the environment, and Mercer’s conservation efforts through holistic gardening practices. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is an outdoor event….
Spotted Lanternfly in North America
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…