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Nov
30
Mon
Why and How to Garden for Wildlife in Your Own Backyard @ Zoom
Nov 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Image may contain: plant, tree, flower, grass, house, outdoor and natureThe average neighborhood yard may look pretty, but doesn’t support the wide range of wildlife that is crucial to a healthy environment and community. The good news is that yards can be both beautiful and beneficial by incorporating the native plants that support our local wildlife! In this presentation, Ms. Lauren Simpson will share handy tips on how to create a wildlife garden at your own home, for the enjoyment of your family and the benefit of your community. Come join Hermann Park Conservancy to learn how to transform your own yard into a beautiful, pollinator paradise!

The event will be hosted on Zoom and also streamed via Facebook Live.

Resources for use during the presentation:
https://www.hermannpark.org/media/uploads/resources–wildscaping.pdf
https://www.hermannpark.org/media/uploads/st._julian’s_crossing.pdf

Jan
21
Thu
Park After Dark: Glow-In-The-Dark Clean Up @ Pundt Park
Jan 21 @ 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm

There is a hidden rainbow waiting to be discovered in the park at night! Join Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center to learn about glow-in-the-dark nature using UV lights to search for both trash and treasure! Face coverings are required.

Jan
23
Sat
Plant It For The Planet @ Dennis Johnston Park
Jan 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Trees not only help provide wildlife habitat, they help prevent soil erosion and reduce urban heat and noise pollution. Make a positive environmental impact by helping plant native trees and riparian plants along the Spring Creek Greenway. Bring a shovel, work gloves, and a refillable water bottle and get ready to make a difference! Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Face coverings required.

 

Mar
18
Thu
Volunteer Work Day at Stuart Park @ Robert Stuart Park
Mar 18 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Please join the Houston Parks and Recreation Department for volunteer workdays at Robert C Stuart Park! HPARD has partnered with SCA and TCEQ to restore riparian and prairie habitat at this nature park. Activities include planting native species, removing invasives, and trash pick-up. Registration is required! Please email NaturalResources@houstontx.gov to register.

Robert C Stuart Park
3rd Thursdays, 8:30-11am
7250 Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX, 77087

Apr
15
Thu
Volunteer Work Day at Stuart Park @ Robert Stuart Park
Apr 15 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Please join the Houston Parks and Recreation Department for volunteer workdays at Robert C Stuart Park! HPARD has partnered with SCA and TCEQ to restore riparian and prairie habitat at this nature park. Activities include planting native species, removing invasives, and trash pick-up. Registration is required! Please email NaturalResources@houstontx.gov to register.

Robert C Stuart Park
3rd Thursdays, 8:30-11am
7250 Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX, 77087

Apr
17
Sat
Adopt-a-Beach Cleanups @ Galveston Island beach
Apr 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Adopt-A-Beach | Adopt-A-BeachRegistration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the cleanup is from 9 till noon.

Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of drinking water. Adopt-A-Beach is also asking that you bring along your own set of gloves as Adopt-A-Beach donated most of our inventory at the onset of COVID-19. Disposable, work, or garden gloves work great! Adopt-A-Beach will provide all necessary materials.

Reservations are required due to COVID-19. Please sign up today, one ticket per person, no group sign-ups available this year. Registration will remain open until the end of the cleanup on April 17th.

View a list of all participating sites on a map here.

May
20
Thu
Volunteer Work Day at Stuart Park @ Robert Stuart Park
May 20 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Please join the Houston Parks and Recreation Department for volunteer workdays at Robert C Stuart Park! HPARD has partnered with SCA and TCEQ to restore riparian and prairie habitat at this nature park. Activities include planting native species, removing invasives, and trash pick-up. Registration is required! Please email NaturalResources@houstontx.gov to register.

Robert C Stuart Park
3rd Thursdays, 8:30-11am
7250 Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX, 77087

Jun
17
Thu
Volunteer Work Day at Stuart Park @ Robert Stuart Park
Jun 17 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Please join the Houston Parks and Recreation Department for volunteer workdays at Robert C Stuart Park! HPARD has partnered with SCA and TCEQ to restore riparian and prairie habitat at this nature park. Activities include planting native species, removing invasives, and trash pick-up. Registration is required! Please email NaturalResources@houstontx.gov to register.

Robert C Stuart Park
3rd Thursdays, 8:30-11am
7250 Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX, 77087

Jul
15
Thu
Volunteer Work Day at Stuart Park @ Robert Stuart Park
Jul 15 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Please join the Houston Parks and Recreation Department for volunteer workdays at Robert C Stuart Park! HPARD has partnered with SCA and TCEQ to restore riparian and prairie habitat at this nature park. Activities include planting native species, removing invasives, and trash pick-up. Registration is required! Please email NaturalResources@houstontx.gov to register.

Robert C Stuart Park
3rd Thursdays, 8:30-11am
7250 Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX, 77087

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