Bayou Preservation Association 19th Annual Symposium
2022-09-28 - 2022-09-29 | TX
Bayou Preservation Association 19th Annual Symposium will once again be virtual to continue reaching a wider audience over two days. The two-day symposium will take place on Wednesday, September 28th, and Thursday, September 29th, via Zoom from 8 am to 12 pm. This year’s theme is The Cost of Doing Nothing – Opting for Resilience.

As regional leaders focus on building a resilient, sustainable community, we want to inspire action to support these efforts and to discuss how we manage this new normal in the region. Building on the most recent BPA symposia, we will update sustainable solutions implementation in the area and present an ‘action agenda’ including ways you can help our region avoid the ‘cost’ of inaction.

Join us for the 19th Annual Bayou Preservation Association Symposium to be informed and inspired!

Bexar Audubon Monthly Meeting: Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Texas
2022-09-28 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Join us for the Bexar Audubon Society September online meeting as Romey Swanson, Director of Conservation Strategy for Audubon Texas, presents a program about the Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Texas. Natural habitat and open spaces are disappearing at an alarming rate. Protections for wildlife, natural places, and clean air and water are in jeopardy. By protecting birds, we’re also safeguarding Texas’s great natural heritage for future generations, preserving our shared quality of life and fostering a healthier environment for us all.
Note: Bexar Audubon Society is an affiliate of EarthShare Texas member Audubon Foundation of Texas. Please contact rtaylorb2@sbcglobal.net (Becca Taylor, Bexar Audubon Program Chair) for inquiries.

Greens Bayou Regatta
2022-10-08 07:30 - 13:30 | Brock Park, 8201 Ralston Rd., Houston, TX, 77044, United States
Experience Houston’s most secluded and natural paddling destination. The Greens Bayou Regatta is back after a three year Covid-induced hiatus!
Join us for this fun 7.7 mile race from Brock Park to Thomas Bell Foster Park. Racers receive a t-shirt, plus lunch, beverages, awards and music at the end-of-race party.
Funds raised support the mission of Greens Bayou Coalition to improve the quality of life in the Greens Bayou watershed, including the development of the Greens Bayou Paddle Trail.
Register Now: https://www.greensbayou.org/ October 8 7:30 am – 1:30 pm $29 Online/$40 Race Day. For early packet pickup, register by 10/3/22. Online registration closes 10/6/22.
Starting Line: Brock Park (Old Golf Course) 8201 Ralston Rd. Houston, TX 77044 — Finish Line: Thomas Bell Foster Park 12895 Greens Bayou St. Houston, Texas 77015
Contact info@greensbayou.org for any inquiries.

Unplugged Adventure: Ranger Treks on the Prairie
2022-10-08 11:30 - 12:30 | Indiangrass Preserve – Coastal Prairie Conservancy, 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX, 77484, United States
Join us for our monthly nature hike on the Katy Prairie! This month’s theme is Texas Pollinator BioBlitz in participation with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department! Enjoy a guided hike through the prairie, exploring different areas each month. Observe and learn about wildflowers, insects, and birds. Finish with pond dip-netting at the prairie potholes.
All ages are welcome. We’ll start with a brief overview and safety talk. Please wear outdoor clothing including sun/insect protection and close-toed shoes (high socks/boots preferred). Please also bring a water bottle. Binoculars and cameras are welcome. Rain or shine! No registration needed.

STAR 24th Annual Texas Recycling Summit
2022-10-12 - 2022-10-14 | Tanglewood Resort, 290 Tanglewood Cir, Lake Texoma, TX, 75076, United States
Join STAR for the 24th Annual Texas Recycling Summit on Oct 12-14!
This year’s event will be in-person at the beautiful Tanglewood Resort on Lake Texoma, with more than 20 expert speakers in more than 12 professional sessions. ($299.00 registration price for STAR Members only. See Event Website for detailed registration prices).
Summit has been Texas’ premier recycling conference for 24 years, offering annual CEUs, exclusive networking opportunities and cutting edge updates to the recycling industry of Texas.
CHECK OUT THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE HERE
If you are a Mission Partner and your membership is managed by your organization, contact your bundle administrator for your link and access code.

Unplugged Adventure: Backpacking Basics with REI Co-op
2022-10-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Indiangrass Preserve – Coastal Prairie Conservancy, 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX, 77484, United States
Learn how to explore the great outdoors at a whole new level with an REI expert! We’ll take the mystery out of backpacking with an overview of planning, preparation and gear. Learn how to choose a pack, select proper clothing and footwear. Plus, we’ll give you important notes on trail etiquette and Leave No Trace principles.
Whether you are a seasoned camper who wants to take the next step in traveling outdoors, or if you are new to outdoor recreation, this Unplugged Adventure will give you the essential information you need to put together a great plan. From outdoor gear to nutrition and much more, your REI Expert will provide tips and answer questions to inspire your next trip.
$5.00 registration fee per person.

Bexar Audubon Society Online Auction
2022-10-20 - 2022-11-04 | Virtual
Bexar Audubon Society is raising funds to support our Community Grant program to help local organizations with conservation projects that benefit birds and their habitat.
Auction items include: Artwork, Hill Country Escapes, Photography Ranch Trip, Handmade Quilt, Game Cameras, and more. An anonymous donor will match the amount raised up to $10,000, which means we can do even more for community conservation projects!
For inquiries, contact Britt Coleman, presBAS@bexaraudubon.org.

Texas Coastal Prairie Conference: Preserving Lands and Legacies
2022-10-28 - 2022-10-29 | University of Houston – Clear Lake, University of Houston - Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77058, United States
The Texas Coastal Prairie Conference: Preserving Lands and Legacies will include a full day of workshops and presentations on Friday, October 28th at the University of Houston – Clear Lake, followed by field trips to remnant and restored prairies as well as working ranches and farms on Saturday, October 29th. Conference attendees will be welcomed to a special networking dinner on Friday evening on the UHCL campus.
General Admission: $85 – Student Price: $45

Nature's Best Hope by Dr. Doug Tallamy
2022-11-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
In this online program, Dr. Doug Tallamy will discuss how we can create landscapes that enhance local ecosystems rather than degrade them, including how we must add the native plant communities that sustain food webs, sequester carbon, maintain diverse native bee communities, and manage our watersheds. If we do this in half of the area now in lawn, we can create the Homegrown National Park, a 20-million-acre network of viable habitats that will provide vital corridors connecting the few natural areas that remain. The cost for a ticket is $5.
For inquiries, contact Patsy Inglet, engagement@bexaraudubon.org.

Ready, Set, Plant!
2022-11-11 09:00 - 13:00 | TX
Join TreeFolks & our community partners for a seedling planting on Eleanor Street in East Austin – (full address sent upon registration). TreeFolks will bring all the tools and materials needed, as well as coffee and light refreshments.
Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. We educate volunteers on proper tree planting techniques and riparian restoration in partnership with the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department and Keep Austin Beautiful. Our events are family friendly and provide an opportunity for community members to connect with Austin’s public lands.
For questions, please contact volunteer@treefolks.org or (512) 761-8738.

Guardian Gala
2022-11-11 18:30 - 23:30 | The Revaire, 7122 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Please join us for Galveston Bay Foundation’s annual Guardian Gala fundraiser! There is much to delight in and celebrate so get ready for an evening of jubilee! There will be craft cocktails, a seated dinner, live entertainment, and thrilling auction items.
Cost details to come.
Contact nscanlin@galvbay.org for inquiries.

Volunteer at our 500 Tree Adoption Event!
2022-11-12 08:00 - 13:00 | Gives Park Pavilion, 3811 E 12th St, Austin, TX, 78721, United States
Join us to help distribute, organize, and hand out trees at our tree adoption event! Volunteers will assist us from 8am-1pm at the Givens Park Pavilion.
For questions, please contact volunteer@treefolks.org or (512) 761-8738.

Stewards of the Wild - Austin Chapter Wild Game Chili Cookout
2022-11-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Community First! Village, 9301 Hog Eye Road, Suite 950, Austin, TX, 78724, United States
This is our Stewards of the Wild Austin Chapter’s annual wild game chili cookout that feeds the needy. Join Texas Parks and Wildlife, Austin chapter.
For inquiries, contact austin@stewardsofthewild.org.

Water Works: Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance Dinner and Art Auction
2022-12-01 18:30 - 22:30 | Biga on the Banks, 203 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Celebrate Texas Waters through a Dinner & Art Auction with Texas Artists to benefit the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance. Join us for an evening of celebrating Texas water with some of Texas’ most distinguished artists. Biga on the Banks will serve a special four course dinner with unlimited selected libations.
For inquiries, contact annalisa@aquiferalliance.org.

Hue Marketplace's 1st Annual Fall Festival - 45+ Local Vendors
2022-12-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Live Oak Brewing, 1615 Crozier Ln., Del Valle, TX, 78617, United States
EarthShare Texas, TreeFolks, and Austin Ale Trail will be at Hue Marketplace’s 1st Annual Fall Festival!
Come celebrate this gorgeous season and enjoy 45+ local vendors.
TreeFolks will be hosting a small tree adoption (75 tree limit), first-come first-served. These trees will be planted by recipients to help your community and city by reducing Austin’s heat index and tree canopy cover.
Austin Ale Trail will be selling ATX Ale Trail passports. Proceeds will help all 35+ EarthShare Texas nonprofit members.
Support your local favorite organizations this weekend!

Up on the Rooftop
2022-12-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Sunset Coffee Building, 1019 Commerce St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Join us for Up on the Rooftop, Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s festive fundraising fête hosted by The Currents, BBP’s Young Professional Group. Come celebrate the season with holiday-themed music, bites and libations, magical views of downtown from the Sunset Coffee Building rooftop, and Holiday Cruises on our pontoon boat led by our very own Mr. and Mrs. Kringle. All proceeds from Up on the Rooftop will support Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s mission to restore and revitalize Houston’s historic waterway.
For questions, contact gguterrez@buffalobayou.org.

Plum Creek Re-Leaf
2022-12-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Plum Creek Wetlands Preserve, 3105 US-183 S., Lockhart, TX, 78644, United States
The Plum Creek Re-Leaf is an annual volunteer reforestation project at our preserve in Lockhart. Volunteers will help plant over 1,000 native tree seedlings helping to restore the streamside forest. The event is open to the public. Lunch, refreshments, tools and training will be provided.

Holiday Hike at Williams Prairie
2022-12-10 11:30 - 12:30 | Williams Prairie, FM 359 and Hepplewhite Drive, Brookshire, TX, 77423, United States
Following Stewardship Saturday, Outreach Assistant Ranger will host a Holiday Hike at our native remnant prairie, Williams Prairie from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Our native prairies bring surprises and delight year-round, including during the holiday season!
We’ll start off our hike by noticing the shades of the prairie, bright hues of the greens and reds we associate with December decorations, and the subtler shades of browns, yellows, and oranges. We’ll look for seeds and berries that feed animals through the winter, for scat, and for birds, insects, and signs of other animals. As we finish our walk, we’ll cut some dormant grass stems to braid into a decoration to take home.
For questions, contact info@coastalprairieconservancy.org.

Coastal Prairie Conservancy Holiday Open House
2022-12-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Indiangrass Preserve – Coastal Prairie Conservancy, 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX, 77484, United States
Enjoy docent-led hikes and more at our Holiday Open House at the Indiangrass Preserve on Tuesday, December 27th from 10 AM to 1 PM. December is a great time to look for birds, and birding experts will be on hand to help visitors master the art of sighting and identification. Everyone can dipnet for mosquito fish and other aquatic creatures at our pond. Finally, we’ll make holiday-themed and bird-friendly crafts for you to take home to help feathery friends have a great start to the new year.
For questions, contact info@coastalprairieconservancy.org.

Open Workday: Bartholomew District Park
2023-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Bartholomew District Park, 5201 Berkman Drive, Austin, TX, 78723, United States
Join us for our first Open Workday of the new year at Bartholomew District Park! We will help revitalize this unique space by cleaning its creek. We have 5 spots remaining.
You can park at the one and only outdoor Roller Derby Derby Track in Austin and we will meet in its parking lot at 10AM to get started. Please bring your own water bottle and wear comfortable outdoor clothing, we will take care of the rest. Thank you for supporting Austin’s parks!

Rehabilitation Volunteer Work
2023-01-26 09:00 - 2023-09-10 15:00 | Raptor Center @Lake Lavon, 1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Lucas, TX, 75002, United States
Blackland Prairie Raptor Center (BPRC) needs rehabilitation volunteers to help with the upcoming baby season. If you would like to see and work closely with live raptors and make a real difference in their lives, help this raptor center on Lake Lavon, Lucas, Texas.
Because considerable training and education is involved, volunteers will be expected to contribute a minimum of 4 hours weekly throughout the baby season (mid-February to until early September).
Besides rehabilitation volunteers, help is also needed with education, prairie restoration, construction, admin, transport, and more.
For information on BPRC see https://bpraptorcenter.org/. For additional information on volunteering, email BPRC at volunteer@bpraptorcenter.org.

Volunteer With Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
2023-02-21 17:30 | Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Road, Lucas, TX, 75002, United States
Blackland Prairie Raptor Center needs volunteers for several key areas of their organization.

Park & Prairie Restoration and Maintenance
Raptor Rehabilitation
Education

Next Volunteer Orientation – Tuesday February 21st @5:30 p.m.
If you can’t make orientation, contact volunteer@bpraptorcenter.com.

Stewards of the Wild Austin Chapter Wild Hour
2023-02-23 17:30 - 20:00 | Meanwhile Brewery, 3901 Promontory Point Dr., Austin, TX, 78744, United States
Join the Stewards of the Wild Austin Chapter for their meet-up at Meanwhile Brewing.
Stewards of the Wild is a young professionals program supporting the mission of Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation by equipping Texans aged 21 to 45 to actively participate in the conservation of wild things and wild places by providing education, networking, and outdoor experiences.
Contact austin@stewardsofthewild.org for questions.

Stewards of the Wild Midland Chapter Launch Party
2023-02-23 17:30 - 20:00 | Ally Outdoors, 201 Spring Park Drive, Midland, TX, 79705, United States
Join Stewards of the Wild Midland Chapter for their Launch Party at Ally Outdoors.
Stewards of the Wild is a young professionals program supporting the mission of Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation by equipping Texans aged 21 to 45 to actively participate in the conservation of wild things and wild places by providing education, networking, and outdoor experiences.
Contact midland@stewardsofthewild.org for questions.

Take Me To The River
2023-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, 1401 Trinity St, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Take Me To The River is Austin Youth River Watch’s celebration to help support the important work we do for Austin’s youth and the environment.
At Waterloo Greenway’s Moody Amphitheater – February 23rd, 2023 – Austin Youth River Watch and supporters will gather to share in fantastic food, beverages, stories, and music to commemorate the good work we have achieved. The evening includes heavy appetizers, an open bar, an auction, music, and time to hear stories directly from the students we work with, the “River Watchers”. All will head home with special goodies, thanks to our sponsors!
For questions, contact emma@riverwatchers.org.

Bryan-College Station Chapter Whole Fish Breakdown and Cooking Class
2023-02-26 15:00 - 17:00 | TX
Join Stewards of the Wild Bryan-College Station Chapter for their Whole Fish Breakdown and Cooking Class.
Stewards of the Wild is a young professionals program supporting the mission of Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation by equipping Texans aged 21 to 45 to actively participate in the conservation of wild things and wild places by providing education, networking, and outdoor experiences.
Location is to be determined. Please contact bcs@stewardsofthewild.org for any questions.

Beautify Texas Awards
2023-02-27 00:00 - 2023-03-23 17:00 | Online
The Beautify Texas Awards recognize efforts made by individuals and organizations to enhance their communities and protect Texas’ environment. These awards range in honoring extraordinary volunteers, professionals, youth, educators, businesses, local/civic governments, organizations, and specific projects and programs.
The Beautify Texas Awards include many of the same categories of the former Keep Texas Beautiful Awards. They are organized into two main categories, Individual Awards and Organization Awards.
The 2023 Awards process will open on Monday, February 27, 2023, and close on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 5 p.m. CST. Winners will be announced in May 2023 and recognized at the annual Keep Texas Beautiful Conference in June 2023.
For questions contact karla@ktb.org.

Great American Clean Up
2023-03-01 00:00 - 2023-05-31 00:00 | Online
The Great American Cleanup is a program to support the efforts of KTB and Keep America Beautiful Affiliates, nonprofits, volunteers, corporations, scout groups, and communities to join forces and beautify their communities.
Anyone can participate! Projects include beautification events, recycling events, litter cleanups, and more. Volunteers come from all walks of life: students, civic and non-profit organizations, individuals, community groups, sports teams and more.
Learn more about the Great American Cleanup and how you can help Texas communities.
For questions contact karla@ktb.org.

Seeing the Invisible: An Augmented Reality Contemporary Art Exhibition
2023-03-04 09:00 - 2023-05-31 17:00 | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX, 78739, United States
Seeing the Invisible is the most ambitious and expansive exhibition to date of contemporary artworks created with augmented reality (AR). Developed by The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens in partnership with Outset Contemporary Art Fund as a joint venture among botanic gardens around the world, the exhibition spans six countries and features works by more than a dozen international artists, including Ai Weiwei, Refik Anadol, El Anatsui, Isaac Julien CBE RA and Mohammed Kazem.
Visitors are invited to actively locate the artworks scattered throughout the Wildflower Center, using a smartphone or tablet. The AR nature of the exhibition allows for the creation of immersive works that engage with existing features of the natural landscape. By setting these digital experiences inside botanic gardens like ours, Seeing the Invisible addresses themes of sustainability and explores the connections between art, technology, and nature.
Seeing the Invisible opens at the Wildflower Center on March 4, 2023. The exhibition will be accessible through the Seeing the Invisible app, available for iPhone and Android via the App Store and Google Play.
For questions contact events@wildflower.org.
