Calendar

Mar
30
Tue
National Take A Walk In The Park Day @ Burroughs Park
Mar 30 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Enjoy a walk along the leafy, shaded trails at Burroughs Park. Please wear outdoor- appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes, and bring a refillable water bottle. Face coverings recommended.

Apr
2
Fri
First Friday Friends @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
Apr 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Senior adults are invited to a variety of natural history programs, leisurely walks and fun nature activities every 1st Friday of the month. Meet at the nature center.

May
7
Fri
First Friday Friends @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
May 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Senior adults are invited to a variety of natural history programs, leisurely walks and fun nature activities every 1st Friday of the month. Meet at the nature center.

Jun
4
Fri
First Friday Friends @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
Jun 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Senior adults are invited to a variety of natural history programs, leisurely walks and fun nature activities every 1st Friday of the month. Meet at the nature center.

Jun
5
Sat
2021 Lung Force Walk @ Farmer's Market - Downtown Dallas
Jun 5 @ 8:00 am

two women waving ribbons at a LUNG FORCE WalkBecause Breathing is Living!

Gather your friends, family and coworkers and join American Lung Association of Texas at this year’s LUNG FORCE Walk. American Lung Association of Texas are  coming together to celebrate their power to make a difference in a people’s lives.

American Lung Association of Texas is getting ready for a morning of fresh air, healthy fun, and healthy lungs, and American Lung Association of Texas would love to see you there. It doesn’t matter whether you stroll, saunter or power-walk, everyone is welcome, regardless of age or athletic ability.

Register today and save your spot at the LUNG FORCE Walk – Texas on June 5, 2021 at 8:00 AM (CT). Help American Lung Association of Texas achieve their  vision of a world free of lung cancer and lung disease.

 

Nov
5
Fri
Texas-Sized Arbor Day Tree Planting Extravaganza @ McKenzie Park
Nov 5 @ 8:00 am – Nov 6 @ 2:00 pm
Legacy Trees Project

A Texas Sized Arbor Day Tree Planting Extravaganza!

Be a Texas-Sized Arbor Day Tree Planting Extravaganza Volunteer!  Join Mercer arborist Laura Medick on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6 between 8 – 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day.  Five to six volunteers will assist in 3-hour shifts, to help monitor the tree planting process and  distribute water to ensure tree planters stay hydrated.

Location: McKenzie Park, 23520 Gosling Road in Spring

Dec
11
Sat
Plant Longleaf Pines at Big Thicket National Preserve @ Big Thicket National Preserve
Dec 11 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join the Texas Conservation Alliance in planting longleaf pine saplings.

Plant Longleaf Pines at Big Thicket National Preserve Dec 11

Dec
15
Wed
Tree-rific Volunteers @ Mercer Horticultural Propagation Center
Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Help care for nursery trees from the Historical Texas trees collection and other natives at the Mercer Botanic Gardens Horticultural Propagation Center. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a refillable water bottle. Online registration begins at 9 a.m. 30 days prior to the event. Online registration closes 48 hours prior to the event.

Help care for nursery trees from the Historical Texas trees collection and other natives at the Mercer Botanic Gardens Horticultural Propagation Center. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a refillable water bottle. Online registration begins at 9 a.m. 30 days prior to the event. Online registration closes 48 hours prior to the event.

Dec
16
Thu
Mercer Botantic Gardens Volunteer Orientation @ Timber Lane Community Center
Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Registration required. Ages 16+. Ages 12 - 15 with parent. Do you want to give back to your community, need volunteer hours for school, or just love the outdoors and have an interest in Gulf Coast flora? Mercer Botanic Gardens offers a variety of volunteer opportunities at three facilities within one mile of the gardens. Join us for a volunteer orientation to discover everything we have to offer, from helping maintain our gardens, to plant propagation and sales, to educational programs, and serving as a Mercer Ambassador. Online registration begins at 9 a.m. 30 days prior to the event. Online registration closes 48 hours prior to the event.

Mercer Botanic Gardens offers a variety of volunteer opportunities at three facilities within one mile of the gardens, interested in volunteering? Then attend this event!

Online registration begins at 9 a.m. 30 days prior to the event. Online registration closes 48 hours prior to the event.

Jan
22
Sat
Houston Arbor Day with Bayou Land Conservancy @ Kickerillo-Mischer Park
Jan 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Join your community and several area partners on Houston’s Arbor Day, January 22nd. Bayou Land Conservancy and partners will be planting native trees that will help protect water quality and community health.

There are two shifts (either from 9:00 am to 10:30am or 11:00 am to 12:30pm). You can register for one or both, all are welcome to volunteer with Bayou Land Conservancy! Register here: bayouland.org/arborday22 or contact BLC for more information.