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Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Come see us at Via Colori Houston this weekend! Houston Audubon is excited to partner with the Institute for Spirituality and Health on this beloved chalk art street painting festival held at POST Houston! The re-imagined festival will feature the popular Via Bambini where children can draw their own art square, a renewed new focus on Youth Artists, and a Kids Zone welcoming the community to celebrate art and well-being. Be sure to stop by our booth to chat about birds & win fun giveaways, and look for our staff artists Berri Moffett and Javier Salas working on our square!

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Take the Tour de Moore and learn all about the history of this sanctuary. Tour includes private visit to the historic log cabin built by Edith Moore in 1931 and an interpreted hike through the forest on the property. Visit this Texas landmark and enjoy a 90-minute guided hike through our hidden paradise in the big city.

Interested in helping out? Volunteers are needed for this event. Volunteers will help with set up and clean up, trail safety, and interpretation.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

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.

Join Houston Audubon on April 9 on a chartered bus trip to High Island to celebrate spring and experience the canopy walkway at Smith Oaks. We will gather in the historic pumphouse and enjoy an array of locally prepared food & drinks. Bring your birding gear to immerse yourself in the treetops and observe the Rookery during this private experience. Tickets available at houstonaudubon.org/canopyevening

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon will be participating in the CEC Earth Day celebration at Discovery Green. Be sure to stop by our booth to chat about birds, get kids' coloring sheets, and win fun giveaways on our prize wheel!

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon’s Natives Nursery at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary specializes in local native prairie grasses and wildflowers. The plants sold are grown only from seed collected in coastal prairie remnants in Harris or surrounding counties. These seeds were collected and planted by the hands of dedicated Houston Audubon staff and volunteers. If you would like to volunteer with Natives Nursery, you will have to attend an orientation before signing up for shifts. To do this, please click the link below to register for the next orientation.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

3rd Monday of the month, September - April
4th Monday in May
7am - 10am
Houston Audubon Raptor and Education Center

Assist the education team with regular maintenance work including tending to the gardens, weeding and pruning in the prairie habitat and wooded areas, maintaining trails and repairing infrastructure; including moving and spreading gravel and repairing boardwalks and viewing platforms as needed. Tasks will also include occasional painting and heavy duty cleaning of the aviaries.

Volunteers of all skill levels welcome, some experience in carpentry, botany, or maintenance is certainly appreciated too!

Houston Audubon will supply all tools, but volunteers should plan to wear proper protective gear, including work gloves, masks, and eye protection as needed.

Register using the link below.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Trail Crew projects include boardwalk construction and maintenance, litter pickups, trail trimming and privet/ligustrum removal. This opportunity requires orientation to join and is for volunteers age 15 years and older who don’t mind getting sweaty. Some carpentry skills helpful, not required.

If you're interested in joining the Tuesday Trail crew please click the link below to register for orientation!

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Houston Audubon needs volunteers to help with the various activities associated with spring migration at our High Island Sanctuaries. These include: Boy Scout Woods Admissions and Sales, Smith Oaks Admissions and Sales, and Canopy Walk Tours. Full descriptions of each volunteer task can be found at the related links below. In summary, volunteers can expect to help admit people to the sanctuaries and provide information, assist birders with directions and sightings, and have some time to bird themselves between tasks!

Note: Texas Master Naturalists cannot log any sales volunteer hours as Texas Master Naturalist Hours. However, any time spent helping with visitor information, canopy walks, or assisting birders may be counted towards Master Naturalist hours.

Join this important community science project where you can make a difference by collecting data that will help us figure out how we can protect migrating birds from window strike deaths. This project is sponsored by Houston Audubon along with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Texan By Nature, and other partners. Before signing up to volunteer, please watch the required training video linked below.