The Memorial Park Conservancy has generously offered Katy Prairie Conservancy use of their greenhouse while the Native Seed Nursery at KPC’s field office in Waller is being renovated. Volunteers will help grow plants that will be used for various Katy Prairie Conservancy spring projects and for the Great Grow Out. The Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse is located in Memorial Park on the south side of Memorial Drive. All are welcome, no experience necessary.

Workdays are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information.

Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday.

Wildlife by Design Across Texas pairs Texas Wildlife Associate classroom presentations with distance learning, allowing Texas Wildlife Associate to share their educational presentations with you anywhere across Texas!
https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/skins-and-skulls-wildlife-by-design-across-texas5

Skins & Skulls is a prepared discussion of the identification and specialized adaptations of native Texas wildlife with animal skulls and skins. Students will investigate the skulls of these animals and use field guides to identify their ‘mystery skulls’, all while learning about their animal’s habitat, food sources, and adaptations for survival.

Leader: Cin-Ty Lee

Houston Audubon is conducting a monthly survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary. Surveys are normally scheduled for the third Saturday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Beginners, experts, or even if you’re just curious.

Everyone will meet at the parking lot at the dead end on the south end of Westcott Street at 7:30 a.m. If the gate is locked, you may park in the upper parking lot and then walk down to the lower parking lot to meet.

Leaders: Theo Ostler and Kelsey Low

Meet in front of the building at the Houston Arboretum.

The Third Saturday bird survey is a monthly event for experienced birders. It’s an opportunity for birders to help the Houston Arboretum keep a better record of the birds inhabiting the nature sanctuary throughout the year. Interested participants should bring binoculars, water, and their bird guides (if necessary).

Please RSVP to Theo Ostler so that he can let you know of any additional information prior to the survey.

Give the gift of water conservation this holiday season! Rain barrels conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff, pollution, and bacteria entering Galveston Bay. They also make thoughtful and affordable gifts for the environmentalist in your life.

Galveston Bay Foundation’s Rain Barrel Program is sponsored by LyondellBasell and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. This workshop will consist of a virtual presentation via Zoom on the environmental benefits of collecting rainwater, as well as proper rain barrel preparation, installation instructions and tips. The virtual workshop will be held on 12/19/2020 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. To get a peek at the setup process, watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE2c4t9_asA!

Register here: http://support.galvbay.org/site/Calendar?id=100621&view=Detail

Rain barrels and kits for registered participants will be available for safe, drive-thru pickup on 12/19/2020 between the hours of 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Galveston Bay Foundation Office (1725 Highway 146, Kemah, TX 77565).

Cost: $35 (includes 1 barrel + 1 kit, admission to the workshop for yourself and one guest) Workshop participants can purchase a maximum of 2 barrels + 2 kits. All sales are final, and we cannot accommodate refunds. If you miss your scheduled pickup/workshop for any reason you will be able to pickup/participate in the next scheduled workshop.

Rain Barrel Pickup:
Date: Saturday December 19, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Galveston Bay Foundation Office (1725 Highway 146, Kemah, TX 77565)

Virtual Workshop:
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2020
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Via Zoom Link – provided after registration