About
What Is It?
A one acre neighborhood pocket park near the edge of Bellaire that “Eagle Scout, Outfitter, Outdoor Educator, and Conservationist” Donald Greene left to Harris County at his death in 2014.
Help Needed:
Help restore the park by attending a monthly workday, or scheduling a planting/restoration project.
Details
Minimum Age to Volunteer
None.
Time Commitment
Flexible. A workday takes place every third Saturday from 9 AM-1 PM (coffee is provided), but projects may take place at other times.
Suitable for Groups of Volunteers?
Yes
Training Needed
None
Help Needed
HELP MAINTAIN / RESTORE THE PARK
Work needed could include planting, mulching, watering, tidying up, removing invasive species, cleaning ditches, or other projects. Bring gloves, shovels, and other tools as needed for the planned work.
Contact Details
Contact
The park’s weekend activities are run by volunteers. The Don Greene Nature Park Facebook page is a good source of information. If needed, you can send a message via Facebook or call (713) 774-1028.
Location
DON GREENE NATURE PARK
Houston, Texas 77074
Location Details
Houston, Texas 77074
Additional Information
Examples of past Scout projects
Eagle: Alex L. (Troop 1806) planted wildflower seeds harvested locally from Father Myers’s Pocket Prairie, St. Julian’s Crossing, and roadsides around Houston. (2020)
Eagle: Reed H. (Troop 55) created a ephemeral pools and dragonfly habitat. (2019)
Eagle: Bobby H. (Troop 55) planted a Monarch butterfly way station. (2019)
Eagle: Jackson D. (Troop 55) built and installed screech owl boxes. (2018)
Eagle: Ross S. (Troop 55) planted American Beautyberry, native Texas trees “that produce bright purple berries that birds love to feed on.” (2017)
Eagle: Chris H. (Troop 55) installed stone facing at the culverted entrance to the park, providing effective erosion control and a micro-habitat for lizards. (2017)
Eagle: Jonathan R. (Troop 55) planted palmettos to help alleviate water retention issues. (2017)
Created hummingbird and butterfly gardens.
Gallery
For more information about how Scouts and schools can work on projects here, visit: http://www.friendsofdongreene.org