DEEP at Brazoria NWR Discovery Center – Clute Intermediate

BNWR Discovery Center 29.05999676907556, -95.2682446476333

The US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Friends of BNWR host an excellent set of programs that aim to connect young students with the great outdoors. They focus on subjects that schools would like to cover in class, but may lack the resources or just want to experience the real thing first hand. Field... Read More →

TP&W Annual Crab Trap Removal Project

San Luis County Park 14001 CR 257, Freeport, United States

The Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program (ACTRP) was created by Senate Bill 1410 during the 77th (2001) Legislative session. This bill granted the TPWD Commission authority to create a ten-day crab trap closure that begins the third Friday of each February.  Crab traps left in the water during this time are considered litter and may... Read More →

Sand Dune Grass and Seed Planting – Follet’s Island

Kelly Hamby Nature Trail 29.0674280484282, -95.1319111035439

The National Centers for Coastal Ocean Centers (NCCOC) states: " Sand dunes offer ecosystem services, including defense from surge and waves during storm events, habitat for wildlife, tourism, recreation, and carbon sequestration." Most all know that the sand dunes on our local Brazoria County beaches seemingly continue to erode and help is needed to both... Read More →

Event Series Quintana Beach Sweep

Quintana Beach Sweep

Quintana Jetties 28.935637246235952, -95.2989909671755

Jimmy and Luanne Salinas are the champions of this beach clean-up effort. We will assemble at the Quintana Jetties. Items to bring include: Trash grabbers 5 gallon bucket Gloves Mosquito repellent comfortable clothing/hat close toed shoes sunscreen water or refreshments (your choice) We will have some bottled water available sunglasses Clean Swell App VMS Description to enter: Beach Sweep... Read More →

BNWR Discovery Center Spring Break Open House

BNWR Discovery Center 29.05999676907556, -95.2682446476333

Various activities are planned.  8-10 volunteers are needed each day to serve as docents and/or meet and greet the public.  Please contact Ruby Lewis for details on when/where you can assist. TMN-COT contact: Ruby Lewis rubylewis77515@ymail.com VMS code to use: PO: Public Outreach (Service Project) VMS description to use: Discovery Center Open House

BNWR Discovery Center Spring Break Open House

BNWR Discovery Center 29.05999676907556, -95.2682446476333

Various activities are planned.  8-10 volunteers are needed each day to serve as docents and/or meet and greet the public.  Please contact Ruby Lewis for details on when/where you can assist. TMN-COT contact: Ruby Lewis rubylewis77515@ymail.com VMS code to use: PO: Public Outreach (Service Project) VMS description to use: Discovery Center Open House

BNWR Discovery Center Spring Break Open House

BNWR Discovery Center 29.05999676907556, -95.2682446476333

Various activities are planned.  8-10 volunteers are needed each day to serve as docents and/or meet and greet the public.  Please contact Ruby Lewis for details on when/where you can assist. TMN-COT contact: Ruby Lewis rubylewis77515@ymail.com VMS code to use: PO: Public Outreach (Service Project) VMS description to use: Discovery Center Open House

NestFest 2024 – Follets Island

From the SPLASH website: 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. Marine debris that litters the coast causes great obstacles and hazards to these... Read More →

BNWR Discovery Center Spring Break Open House

BNWR Discovery Center 29.05999676907556, -95.2682446476333

Various activities are planned.  8-10 volunteers are needed each day to serve as docents and/or meet and greet the public.  Please contact Ruby Lewis for details on when/where you can assist. TMN-COT contact: Ruby Lewis rubylewis77515@ymail.com VMS code to use: PO: Public Outreach (Service Project) VMS description to use: Discovery Center Open House

BNWR Discovery Center Spring Break Open House

BNWR Discovery Center 29.05999676907556, -95.2682446476333

Various activities are planned.  8-10 volunteers are needed each day to serve as docents and/or meet and greet the public.  Please contact Ruby Lewis for details on when/where you can assist. TMN-COT contact: Ruby Lewis rubylewis77515@ymail.com VMS code to use: PO: Public Outreach (Service Project) VMS description to use: Discovery Center Open House