Spiders in the Park – Bates Park, Angleton

Bates Park 29.16033528255635, -95.44524080417146

Volunteers are welcomed to assist in introducing the world of spiders to park visitors.  Spiders will be located, identified and studied, then released back to the wild. VMS code to use:  PO: Public Outreach (Service Project) VMS description to use:  Spiders in the Park  

DEEP at Brazoria NWR Discovery Center – S.F. Austin Elementary

BNWR Discovery Center 29.05999676907556, -95.2682446476333

he 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 →

“Rock Sweep” at Quintana Jetty

Quintana Jetties 28.935637246235952, -95.2989909671755

The monthly Beach Sweep effort championed by Jimmy and Luanne Salinas has been in place now for quite some time and they are ready to take it to the next level - the Quintana jetty. Message from Jimmy: We are planning a "Rock Sweep" on Wednesday, October 18 at 8:00 am to 10: am.  Now... Read More →

Kid’s Fishfest @ Bass ProShops in Pearland, TX

Bass Pro Shops 1000 Bass Pro Dr., Pearland, TX, United States

Message from Mike Mullenweg: The Kids Fish Fest at Bass Pro Shops in Pearland is right around the corner on October 21st and Brazoria County Parks needs volunteers. The event will take place from 10am to 2pm. According to our Eventbrite reservations we have over 1200 people signed up and looking forward to a fun... Read More →

KBR Kids Day – Tony Marron Park

Tony Marron Park 808 N. York Street, Houston, TX, United States

Message from Ruby: Volunteers needed to assist with booths at KBR Kids Day atTony Marron Park in Houston on Saturday, October 21 (11:00-3:00).. Help is needed with reptiles, butterflies, and wingspan booths. We have participated in this event several years as part of USFW’s Urban Initiative. Many of these children have never experienced “nature”. Thank... Read More →

Sea Center Texas Halloween Spooktacular

Sea Center Texas 302 Medical Dr., Lake Jackson, TX, United States

From Sea Center Texas Website (2022 event): Join Sea Center Texas for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun. Admission is free. Welcome to the Abyss. Join Sea Center Texas for an afternoon of Terror-iffic Fun. Dress in Costume Trick-of-Treat Play Games & Win Prizes Touch LIVE Reptiles Feed the Red Drum Watch a Scuba Diving... Read More →

DEEP at Brazoria NWR Discovery Center – A.P. Beutal

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 →

DEEP at Brazoria NWR Discovery Center – A.P. Beutal

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 →

Scout Fishing Derby – BCPD

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

Volunteers are needed to help with the Angler Education Class and Fishing Derby for a scout group at San Luis Pass County Park. Lessons to be taught are; Casting, Knot Tying, Laws & Ethics, Fish ID, Habitat and Basic Fishing Tackle. Lesson plans are available for each activity. Afterwards the scouts will put their new... Read More →

Event Series Beach Sweep at Quintana

Beach Sweep at Quintana

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 →

DEEP at Brazoria NWR Discovery Center – Lanier Elementary

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 →

Captain Shiska Bob – Food Prep & Task

Brazoria County Fairgrounds 901 S. Downing Street, Angleton, TX, United States

AgriLife will be hosting the event and event is to provide information to students on the importance of agriculture. It is a very popular event with the schools, and approximately 1,000 students are expected during the two-day event. There are 9 education stations, and a lunch of local agricultural products is also provided. 10/31/23 Message... Read More →

Event Series Monthly Meeting and Advanced Training

Monthly Meeting and Advanced Training

Brazoria County AgriLife Bldg. 21017 County Road 171, Angleton, TX, United States

Wednesday Evening Chapter Meeting Description - General Meeting, Advanced Training and Nature Notes When Second Wednesday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm (ODD NUMBERED MONTHS)(5:30 - 6:00 Social Time) Where All meetings will be hybrid (in-person and virtual) unless otherwise noted. Attend in person at Brazoria AgriLife Extension Office in Angleton, Texas Online Meeting - Microsoft Teams -... Read More →