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…
Sheldon Lake Field Trip Assistance
Sheldon Lake State Park has a group of 104 fourth grade children coming on a field trip. The activities include Skins and Skulls, Aquatic Education, Nature Hikes, Wildlife Scavenger Hunt, and Arts in the Park. Fellow chapter member Carol Gregg will be leading the Nature Hike portion. Contacts are Carol Gregg carol.gregg@comcast.netTori Sharrock, SLSP Park Interpreter 281-456-2800…
AT OPPORTUNITY: NLCP Landscapes for Birds – Houston Area – March 16, 2024
Online (register here: https://nativeplantsocietyoftexas.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nativeplantsocietyoftexas/event.jsp?event=2206&) Houston, TX Summary Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. Description NOTE: This class is 100% online and the…
AT OPPORTUNITY: Native Landscapes Certification Program Level 1 Houston Area – Online Class -5/4/2024
NLCP Level 1 Houston Area – Online Class -5/4/2024 05/04/2024 08:30 AM – 03:30 PM CT Location (Register here: https://nativeplantsocietyoftexas.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nativeplantsocietyoftexas/event.jsp?event=2181&) Zoom Houston, TX Summary Learn about the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations for your landscape. NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants…
AT OPPORTUNITY: NPSOT 2024 Spring Symposium
2024 Spring Symposium Registration is Open: https://www.npsot.org/our-work/symposium/2024-spring-symposium/ The NPSOT 2024 Spring Symposium is coming to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center March 2nd! Register now to celebrate native plants and attend in person or stream the event live! (Photo credit: LBJ Wildflower Center by Claire Sorenson) Event Overview Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Lady…
AT OPPORTUNITY: TEXAS WATERS SPECIALIST: Proposition 6: What Does that Mean for Texans
Proposition 6: What Does that Mean for Texans Wed, Feb 7, 2024 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST Show in My Time Zone Presentation will provide background and overview of Proposition 6 and the newly created Texas Water Fund, including how it came about, the status of implementation, and what it can do for Texas…
Sheldon Lake SP – Prairie and Wetland Restoration Volunteer
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…
Monarch Presentation at Chapter Meeting
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