EarthShare Texas

Victoria Winter Hummingbirds - Zoom Presentation
2022-04-27 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Dr. Brent Ortego, a retired biologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, spent 34 years working on non-game and endangered species issues in Texas. He began banding birds under a permit held by Dr. Ross Dawkins from San Angelo in 1995. One of his projects was banding hummingbirds at his home in Victoria County from 1995 – 2010. During the first winter, he banded 14 hummingbirds, which eventually led to a peak wintering population of 160 birds. During his presentation to BAS, Dr. Ortego will discuss these amazing birds, and how that remarkable increase of Victoria winter hummingbirds occurred. Approved for AAMN AT hours.
Zoom Meeting – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83264419488?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 832 6441 9488
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Bayou Wonderland - Themed Gala
2022-04-27 18:30 - 21:30 | entrance sign with rudbeckia and coneflowers
We are excited to announce Bayou Wonderland, Bayou Preservation’s upcoming themed annual gala. The event will take place at Houston Botanic Garden on April 27th. Join us for a magical evening of celebrating our bayous in 2022.
Tickets on sale on our website. Individual tickets start at $300.

Bayou Wonderland Gala
2022-04-27 18:30 - 21:30 | entrance sign with rudbeckia and coneflowers
Don’t be late for a very important date!
We are excited to announce Bayou Wonderland, Bayou Preservation’s upcoming themed annual gala. The event will take place at Houston Botanic Garden on April 27th. Join us for a magical evening of celebrating our bayous in 2022.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit here.

Family-friendly riding on hike & bike trails
2022-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Roy G. Guerrero Park Plaza, Grove Blvd, Austin, TX, 78741, United States
WHAT: A morning of biking and planting, brought to you by the Parents’ Climate Community, Ecology Action, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, and Get There ATX.

Family-friendly riding on hike & bike trails, followed by planting of native trees, grasses, and perennials in Guerrero Park with Ecology Action.

WHEN: Sunday, May 1st, 2022, 10am – 12pm

WHERE: Meet at Roy G Guerrero Park Plaza. Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741

Click Here to RSVP

RIDING LEVEL: All ages and abilities welcome! We’ll be staying within the park area and trails.

WHAT TO BRING: A bike and helmet, water bottle, comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes, and sunscreen. If you do not have a bicycle of your own, a bicycle and helmet can be provided to you for use during the event. Please make note in the form below.

HEALTH/SAFETY: Our ride will be fully outside. Please bring masks if you’d like to wear one during the event. If you do not feel well leading up to the event, it’s best to sit this one out!

CONTACT: briana.cohen@ghisallo.org with any questions.

Walk and Talk on the Violet Crown Trail
2022-05-13 07:50 - 09:15 | Violet Crown Trail, Dick Nichols Park, Austin, TX, 78749, United States
Hill Country Conservancy invites you to join us for an informative stroll along the Violet Crown Trail! On this exclusive tour of the trail, we reveal behind-the-scenes stories and share insights that you won’t find elsewhere. This is your opportunity to learn and to ask questions about anything regarding the trail, Hill Country Conservancy, or the Hill Country in general.

Please RSVP using the “register” button. You will receive a confirmation email upon submission and an informational email the week of the hike.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
BYOWB (Bring Your Own Water Bottle)
This is a family-friendly event.
Dogs are welcome on this section of the trail but must remain on a leash.
Anticipated time on the trail is 1-1.5 hours.

For more information, please contact info@hillcountryconservancy.org

Saturday Morning Bird Walk at the Heard Natural Science Museum and Sanctuary
2022-05-14 08:00 - 09:30, 2022-06-11 08:00 - 09:30 | Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Second Saturday Bird Walks in the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary are offered by Prairie & Timbers Audubon Society (PTAS) members. These bird walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participants to ask questions from experienced birders. Prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats are included in these walks.

Just show up. Send questions to aftpresident@gmail.com

Bay Day Festival
2022-05-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX, 77565, United States
Galveston Bay Foundation is thrilled to host our annual Bay Day Festival in-person once again at the Kemah Boardwalk! Bay Day is a one-day celebration of all things Galveston Bay, complete with live animal exhibits, stage performances, crafts and more. Admission to the Bay Day Festival is FREE! Bring your family to this fun and educational event.

SPARK Parks are Blooming! (Reynolds Elementary)
2022-05-17 08:45 - 09:30 | Reynolds Elementary, 9601 Rosehaven, Houston, TX, 77051, United States
Join us for our celebration of new and improved SPARK Parks!
For more information, call (832) 393-0911 or email kathleen@sparkpark.org

Tuesday, May 17
8:45 AM
Reynolds Elementary
Houston ISD
9601 Rosehaven, 77051

SPARK Parks are Blooming! (Jane Long Academy)
2022-05-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Jane Long Academy, 6501 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX, 77074, United States
Join us for our celebration of new and improved SPARK Parks!
For more information, call (832) 393-0911 or email kathleen@sparkpark.org

Friday, May 20
9:00 AM
Jane Long Academy
Houston ISD
6501 Bellaire Blvd., 77074

SPARK Parks are Blooming! (Bellfort Early Childhood Center)
2022-05-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Bellfort Early Childhood Center, 7647 Bekkfort, Houston, TX, 77061, United States
Join us for our celebration of new and improved SPARK Parks!
For more information, call (832) 393-0911 or email kathleen@sparkpark.org

Thursday, May 19
9:30 AM
Bellfort Early Childhood Center
Houston ISD
7647 Bellfort, 77061

SPARK Parks are Blooming! (Kashmere Gardens Elementary)
2022-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Kashmere Gardens Elementary, 4901 Lockwood Dr., Houston, TX, 77026, United States
Join us for our celebration of new and improved SPARK Parks!
For more information, call (832) 393-0911 or email kathleen@sparkpark.org
Thursday, May 19
1:00 PM
Kashmere Gardens Elementary
Houston ISD
4901 Lockwood Dr., 77026

SPARK Parks are Blooming! (Alexander Elementary)
2022-05-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Alexander Elementary, 8500 Brookwulf Dr., Houston, TX, 77072, United States
Join us for our celebration of new and improved SPARK Parks!
For more information, call (832) 393-0911 or email kathleen@sparkpark.org

Friday, May 20
2:00 PM
Alexander Elementary
Alief ISD
8500 Brookwulf Dr., 77072

Invasive Plant Removal on Spring Lake
2022-05-21 08:00 - 12:00 | icon-flower
Paddle the pristine waters of Spring Lake, the headwaters of the San Marcos River and help remove invasive plant species. Volunteers can paddle or work on shore. Registration required.

EPIC Stretch & Sip: Yoga on the Ranch
2022-05-22 10:00 - 12:30 | Brocken Brough Ranch, Jones Rd. & Hogeye Rd., Manor, TX, 78653-5205, United States
Breathe in and stretch out with EPIC with a morning yoga session on the hillside of Brockenbrough Ranch. The Brockenbrough Ranch is a beautiful private property in Manor, Texas, protected under a conservation easement held by Hill Country Conservancy.
You’ll experience a one-hour guided yoga class with a qualified instructor followed by light snacks and mimosas on the hillside, all while enjoying a breathtaking view.
Pack up your yoga mat and click the “Register” button to join us.

About EPIC: Emerging Professionals In Conservation, a program of Hill Country Conservancy, is an outdoors club dedicated to exploring and preserving the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country. Membership dues go to support Hill Country Conservancy’s projects in and around Austin and the Hill Country, including the Violet Crown Trail.
Not yet a member? Learn more and join today.

Citizen Science Water Quality Training
2022-05-22 10:00 - 14:00 | icon-flower
Become a state-certified water quality monitor and begin monitoring and collecting data on local creeks, lakes, and rivers in your watershed. Learn how to test for basic water parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and field observations. Data collected from monitoring is used to support research and inform policy. Monthly trainings.

Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society Meeting with Presentation
2022-05-24 18:45 - 20:00 | Zoom
Presentation: Costa Rica: Volcano Birds, the Highlands, and More!

Speaker: Dr. Doug Wood, Professor of Biological Sciences – Zoology, Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Description: This presentation will cover Doug’s birding trip to Costa Rica in March 2022. After a brief visit to Costa Rica in 1997, Doug wanted to bird Costa Rica, especially the highlands with its unique avifauna and landscape. He will observe birds from volcanos to marshes and everywhere in between.

Send email with postal address to ptaszoom@gmail.com

SPARK Parks are Blooming! (Jensen Elementary)
2022-05-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Jensen Elementary, 3514 Tulip St., Pasadena, TX, 77504, United States
Join us for our celebration of new and improved SPARK Parks!
For more information, call (832) 393-0911 or email kathleen@sparkpark.org

Thursday, May 26
9:00 AM
Jensen Elementary
Pasadena ISD
3514 Tulip St., Pasadena, 77504

SPARK Parks are Blooming! (Wharton K-8 Dual Language)
2022-05-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Wharton K-8 Dual Language, 900 West Gray St., Houston, TX, 77019, United States
Join us for our celebration of new and improved SPARK Parks!
For more information, call (832) 393-0911 or email kathleen@sparkpark.org
Friday, May 27
9:00 AM
Wharton K-8 Dual Language
Houston ISD
900 West Gray St. 77019

4th Annual National Trails Day Fun Run on the VCT
2022-06-04 08:00 - 12:00 | The Violet Crown Trail Dick Nichols Park, 8011 Beckett, Austin, TX, 78749, United States
Join Hill Country Conservancy for our fourth annual fun run on National Trails Day! National Trails Day is a nationwide event held to encourage people to discover their local trails and celebrate spending time outdoors, and what better way to celebrate than enjoying the Violet Crown Trail.
You can choose between a 5k or 1mi route. Both routes begin at Dick Nichols Park in South Austin. The 5k route follows the Violet Crown Trail to the Dick Nichols Trailhead at Latta Drive and the Deer Park Trailhead at Davis Lane. The route highlights the interconnectivity of the trail between neighborhoods, peaceful wooded areas, convenient urban amenities, and neighborhood parks.
After the run, stick around and celebrate with us at the finish line party! We’ll have tacos and coffee and live music by Will Dupuy.
Your registration fee directly supports Hill Country Conservancy and the Violet Crown Trail you love.
Plus, you’ll receive:

A quality Dri-fit Fun Run shirt provided by Georgetown Shirt Co.
A link to the route on Strava
A fun run bib & some fun goodies
A chance to win some great outdoor gear from REI!

Snap a picture of you at the finish line and tag Hill Country Conservancy for a chance to win the REI gear! Be sure to use the hashtag #NTDontheVCT!
We’ll see you on the trail!

Inaugural Houston Oyster & SeaFest
2022-06-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
The Galveston Bay Foundation will host its inaugural Houston Oyster & SeaFest sponsored by Coca-Cola benefitting the foundation’s Oyster Shell Recycling Program. Guests will enjoy a variety of menu items including cooked oyster bites and signature seafood dishes from several of Houston’s hottest restaurants, beer, wine and vodka bars, live music, educational exhibits and more! Ticket prices range from $35 for a regular ticket to $150 for a VIP experience.

Marsh Mania
2022-06-18 | TX
Plant marsh grass at Galveston Bay Foundation’s most popular hands-on conservation event of the year! You will help restore marsh, and enjoy lunch and giveaways. All participants must pre-register. Space is limited.

2nd Saturday Habitat Work Day
2022-09-10 07:30 - 10:30 | Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Road TX, San Antonio, TX, 78221, United States
Join us and other members of the community to help our habitat. We depend on our amazing volunteers to help manage our gardens and habitat. This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on the tasks of the day. All training provided.
Groups are welcome! All children 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  SAWS Watersaver Rewards eligible.
Note: This event is hosted by Audubon Texas (affiliate of Audubon Foundation of Texas). Please direct all inquiries to mlac@audubon.org.

Houston Community Climate Summit
2022-09-10 09:00 - 16:00 | The Rice University Glasscock School for Continuing Studies, 6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
This event is to support collaboration between frontline community members, community leaders, organizers, activists, and environmental advocacy professionals to share resources, learn about neighborhood-specific issues, identify sustainability strategies, support each other’s existing initiatives, and create a shared vision and action plans toward both short and long term goals to protect the health of Houston communities.
Event contact: Paige Powell | paige.powell@cechouston.org

Unplugged Adventure: Ranger Treks on the Prairie
2022-09-10 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 “Nature Detectives.” 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.
Event Contact: info@coastalprairieconservancy.org

Fall Volunteer Orientation
2022-09-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Indiangrass Preserve – Coastal Prairie Conservancy, 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX, 77484, United States
This is a great training opportunity for new and current volunteers alike. Come to learn about the Coastal Prairie Conservancy’s latest news, updates on our preserves, history of the Katy Prairie, ecology of the coastal prairie, and important information on all of our current volunteer opportunities. This will also be a great opportunity to meet fellow volunteers and help to host new volunteers!
Event Contact: info@coastalprairieconservancy.org

Walk, Bike & Roll
2022-09-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Sinclair Elementary School, 6410 Grovewood Ln, Houston, TX, 77008, United States
Celebrate the new trail in the Sinclair Elementary SPARK Park with Bike/Scooter games, Emergency Vehicle Rides, and Traffic Safety Games, sponsored by Harris County Precinct 4 and Safe Routes Texas.
Organized by Lazybrook/Timbergrove/Super Neighborhood 14.

Unplugged Adventure: Camping 101 & Outdoor Ethics with REI Co-op
2022-09-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Indiangrass Preserve – Coastal Prairie Conservancy, 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX, 77484, United States
Join REI and the Coastal Prairie Conservancy to learn what you need to take your first (or second or third) camping trip. We will cover the basics including: how to be warm, dry and comfortable camping, gear and equipment necessities, ideas for fun activities, and more. Camping is a fun and affordable way to take a vacation – let REI and CPC staff help you get outdoors. No experience necessary!
$5.00 registration fee per person.
Event Contact: info@coastalprairieconservancy.org

Trash Makeover Challenge
2022-09-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Texas Disposal Systems Event Pavilion, 11508 Carl Rd, Creedmoor, TX, 78610, United States
Please join us for the return of our favorite edgy, exciting, and creative event—the Trash Makeover Challenge!
Join us to enjoy a unique show that challenges designers to make clothing out of repurposed materials, participate in deciding the People’s Choice awards, and learn more about our work to fight pollution all over Texas.
This unique fashion show features amateur and professional fashionistas who use at least 90% recycled materials to craft spectacular garments and showcase them in a dazzling spectacle for attendees. This event draws fashion visionaries and tastemakers, local celebrities, elected officials, top environmental activists, business leaders, and other prominent Texas figures.
Featuring: – Live, interactive performance by SaulPaul – Honorees: Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea & Environmental Attorney Marisa Perales – Emcee Sara Smith, Mrs. Houston World.
Our live and online event will start at 5:00 pm (CST) on Saturday 9/24/22. The in-person event will be at the Texas Disposal Systems Event Pavilion in South Austin.
The Zoom registration link for the online streaming of the event will be sent to ticket purchasers.

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!
