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Join us at the Raptor and Education Center at Sims Bayou for a morning of gardening and sanctuary maintenance. We work 8AM – 12PM, once a month on the 2nd Saturday, September through May. Activities include trail maintenance, filling bird feeders and baths, litter pick-up, native gardening, and invasive species removal. It's a great way to enjoy the outdoors and help out in the community! Bring water, sunscreen, bug repellent & gloves. Wear closed-toe shoes & long pants. Bring sack lunch if desired. Children of any age are welcome with their parent/chaperone. (Minimum age without a parent/chaperone is 14 years.) There is a maximum number of 8 participants at a workday.

We will work to ensure that social distancing is maintained and that current public health precautions are being followed for each work party, and we ask that volunteers take an active role in this effort as well.

Sign up using the link below.

Meet us at this internationally known birding hot spot and help us beautify one of our 4 nature sanctuaries here, improving both the visitor infrastructure and wildlife habitat. This is a great opportunity to get outside while making a difference.

Volunteers who help out at High Island Work Parties are treated to a delicious meal prepared by our lunch crew.

Work parties are held once a month, October through March on the second Saturday of the month. We start work around 8:30 AM and work until about noon, when we break for lunch, provided by Houston Audubon and prepared by the lunch crew. Lunch at the picnic area of Boy Scout Woods is a good chance to visit with other volunteers and recharge from a morning of exercise and work (socially distanced, of course!) . After lunch, we take about an hour to tie up any loose ends and clean up. Please bring your own refillable water bottles and lots of ice water.

COVID Health Considerations
We will be modifying the format of this and all of our volunteer events and will make changes as needed to keep volunteers and staff healthy.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 • 7:00 PM

Join the young professionals of Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Houston Audubon, and Houston Parks Board for an evening of trivia celebrating the new Confluence mural by Ink Dwell. Special prize packs will be given to top 3 winners. Register today using the link below.

Come help Houston Audubon clean up the beach! Not only will this activity reduce the amount of plastics that our shorebirds and wildlife are exposed to, but clean-ups provide great opportunities to witness the wildlife of Bolivar, the activity on the ship channel, and experience hands-on conservation. All ages are welcome. We hope you can join us!

Where:
Meet at the vehicular barrier located on the beach approximately ¾ mile west of Rettilon Rd.

Beach parking permits are not required during clean-ups.

Get Prepared:
• We will provide gloves and bags.
• Please bring an ample supply of ice water (in reusable bottles/coolers!) for yourself, and snacks if you wish. Houston Audubon will not be providing water for this event.
• We recommend you wear a hat, sunblock, sturdy footwear, and dress in layers for this volunteer event.
• Volunteers should wear a facemask that covers their mouth and nose, and we suggest you bringing extra as well, in case the first gets wet or dirty while working

Birdathon is around the corner, and we're kicking off with a virtual session to teach you everything you need to know to get started.
- What is Birdathon?
- How to form teams and set up a team page
- Tips & tricks for success from a past Birdathon winner
- How to fundraise and incentive prizes
- Q&A

Plus, we're giving away Canon binoculars to one lucky participant! Don't miss out.
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What is Birdathon?
Birdathon is Houston Audubon's annual spring fundraiser where participants compete to count as many bird species as possible in a 24-hour period while fundraising for bird conservation. All contributions support Houston Audubon's mission to advance the conservation of birds and positively impact their supporting environments.

New and experienced birders welcome!