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HOUSTON AUDUBON

HOUSTON AUDUBON

About

What Is It?

A conservation, education, and advocacy organization that focuses on protecting the natural environment for birds and people. It owns and manages 17 nature sanctuaries to protect habitat for birds and to give people recreational opportunities in nature.

Help Needed:

Trail maintenance, invasive species removal, filling bird feeders and baths, litter pick-up, native gardening, and other habitat improvement projects. Please contact Houston Audubon for COVID-related updates. 

Details

Minimum Age to Volunteer

Varies. For most events, everyone is welcome, but volunteers under 14 must to attend with a parent or other adult. Volunteers must be 15 to work on trails.

Time Commitment

Varies. Half day projects take 3-4 hours. Whole day projects take 6-8 hours.

 

Suitable for Groups of Volunteers?

Yes. “Schools, churches, scout troops, corporations, and community agencies are key partners in achieving our mission of conservation and habitat protection. If you are interested in your group working with us, please complete a group volunteer request form. Volunteer Manager Lauren Miheli will contact you after your request is received. Generally, two months lead time and funding support are needed to develop a project. Note: Small groups and families are also welcome to join us for our regularly scheduled work parties.”

 

Training Needed

None.

 

Help Needed

ONGOING COMMUNITY WORK PARTIES

Trail maintenance, filling bird feeders and baths, litter pick-up, native gardening, and invasive species removal.  Pre-COVID, the work party schedules are:

High Island Sanctuary, mornings on 2nd Saturdays, October to March, 8:30 AM – 1 PM.
Raptor and Education Center at Sims Bayou, mornings on 3rd Saturdays, September to May, 9 AM -Noon.
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, mornings on 4th Saturdays, September – April (3rd Saturday in Nov. and Dec.), 9 AM – Noon.

COASTAL TRASH PICKUP DAYS

These are occasional outings to pick up trash, fishing line, and other items that endanger local wildlife at High Island, Bolivar Flats, and other areas. Gloves, trash grabbers, bags, and drinking water are provided.  Please wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes or boots that can get muddy or wet.

EDITH MOORE TUESDAY TRAIL CREW
Meets from 9 AM – noon every Tuesday, year-round. Trail Crew projects include boardwalk construction and maintenance, litter pickups, trail trimming and privet/ligustrum removal. For volunteers age 15 years and older who don’t mind getting sweaty. Some carpentry skills helpful, not required. More information here.

GROW OUT NATIVE PLANTS FOR PRAIRIE RESTORATION

Houston Audubon wants to restore more coastal prairie, but needs more native plants that are specific to the Upper Texas Coast. It collects native seed all summer and fall and is asking volunteers to grow the seed at home for restoration projects.

You will receive full instructions on growing native plants from seeds. “Once your plants are hardy enough to bump-up to 4″ or 1-gallon containers, you can join us at a potting-up work day, or drop off the seedlings and we will do the rest. The plants will be used in one of our many restoration projects.” More details are here.

CITIZEN SCIENCE – BIRD SURVEYS

“If you’re new to birding and want to learn more, this is a great way to get involved! Contribute to a body of knowledge that will help researchers and bird conservationists with their work for years to come by participating in a bird survey. For more information check out this page listing all of the bird surveys around greater Houston.”

Contact Details

Contact

Lauren Miheli, Volunteer Coordinator

Email: lmiheli@houstonaudubon.org

Phone: (713) 932-1639 ext.102

The Houston Audubon volunteer page is here.

Website

https://houstonaudubon.org/

Location

HOUSTON AUDUBON

440 Wilchester Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77079

Location Details

440 Wilchester Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77079

Houston Audubon’s headquarters are in the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary on Wilchester Boulevard (a 17.5-acre wooded preserve along Rummel Creek in West Houston), but it owns 16 other sanctuaries in the region, too.

Clean-ups and other projects may take place at Bolivar Flats, High Island, and other sanctuaries.

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Additional Information

Examples of past Scout projects

Eagle: Caleb W. planted 35 new native trees and shrubs, as well as removing invasive weeds and grooming trails. (2020)

Conservation hours for Life Rank: Aahil helped at the Raptor and Education Center, moving storm debris, mowing, and learning to cut wooden boards for use in the aviaries. (2020)

Eagle: Abel J. (Troop 731) constructed a chimney swift tower in Sugar Land.

Eagle: Josh C. deepened areas of the main pond at the Edith Moore Sanctuary to make it a more suitable habitat for aquatic wildlife, and planted native cat tails to provide food, shelter, and oxygen for the wildlife. (2018)

Eagle: Leo B. (Troop 652) replaced the steps and wheelchair ramp at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary cabin. (2018)

Eagle: JP P. installed electric fencing at a key nesting area at the Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary to keep predators away from endangered Least Terns and their chicks. (2018)

Eagle: Zayd L. built a miniature house (playhouse) at the Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center that is used to educate visitors about how to make their homes more eco-friendly. (2017)

Eagle: Jonathan V. (Troop 1190) designed and built an aviary for pigeons for the Sims Bayou Nature Preserve. (2012)

Gallery

December 2019
December 2019
ELM Sept 2019
ELM Sept 2019
Tuesday Trail Crew replaced roof on lumber storage structure, May 2019
Tuesday Trail Crew replaced roof on lumber storage structure, May 2019
Volunteers at Winters Bayou, 2018
Volunteers at Winters Bayou, 2018
Roseate Spoonbill - photo by Kyle Blaney
Roseate Spoonbill - photo by Kyle Blaney
JP's Eagle Project - electrified fence around tern nesting areas, 2018
JP's Eagle Project - electrified fence around tern nesting areas, 2018
UT San Antonio College of Architecture, Construction, & Planning - Horseshoe Marsh July 2019
UT San Antonio College of Architecture, Construction, & Planning - Horseshoe Marsh July 2019
Ball High School students, Bolivar Flats trash pickup, 2011
Ball High School students, Bolivar Flats trash pickup, 2011
Painted Bunting - photo by Greg Lavaty
Painted Bunting - photo by Greg Lavaty
Trash Cleanup, November 2019
Trash Cleanup, November 2019
Coastal trash
Coastal trash
Volunteers at Winters Bayou, 2018
Volunteers at Winters Bayou, 2018
Super Bird, Fiorenza Park, Feb 2018
Super Bird, Fiorenza Park, Feb 2018
2014
2014
Volunteers at Winters Bayou, 2018
Volunteers at Winters Bayou, 2018
November 2019
November 2019
Caleb's Eagle Project, 2020
Caleb's Eagle Project, 2020
North Jetty cleanup, March 2017
North Jetty cleanup, March 2017
Native plant nursery, March 2017
Native plant nursery, March 2017
Caleb's Eagle project team, 2020
Caleb's Eagle project team, 2020
Removing invasive species, and planting, October 2017
Removing invasive species, and planting, October 2017
Citgo volunteers, 2016
Citgo volunteers, 2016
Hooded Warbler - photo by Greg Lavaty
Hooded Warbler - photo by Greg Lavaty
JP's Eagle project, 2018
JP's Eagle project, 2018
Barbers Hill Key Club volunteers, 2013
Barbers Hill Key Club volunteers, 2013
Luke, volunteer High Island birding guide, 2012
Luke, volunteer High Island birding guide, 2012
Bolivar Flats, March 2011
Bolivar Flats, March 2011
Emery Weiner students who raised money for HA education birds, 2011
Emery Weiner students who raised money for HA education birds, 2011
JP's Eagle project, 2018
JP's Eagle project, 2018
November 2019
November 2019
December 2019
December 2019
Bolivar Beach Ramble, 2014
Bolivar Beach Ramble, 2014
Leo's Eagle project
Leo's Eagle project
White Oak Parkway work day, February 2019
White Oak Parkway work day, February 2019
Leo's Eagle project; removing old ramp, 2018
Leo's Eagle project; removing old ramp, 2018
Leo's Eagle project - steps before
Leo's Eagle project - steps before
Leo's Eagle project - steps after
Leo's Eagle project - steps after
Citgo volunteers 2016
Citgo volunteers 2016
Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
Josh Eagle project to deepen pond, 2018
Josh Eagle project to deepen pond, 2018
Josh with Eagle project sign, 2018
Josh with Eagle project sign, 2018
June 2017
June 2017
Josh's Eagle project, 2018
Josh's Eagle project, 2018
UTSA College of Architecture, Construction, & Planning - Horseshoe Marsh, 2017
UTSA College of Architecture, Construction, & Planning - Horseshoe Marsh, 2017
Brick walkway, 2017
Brick walkway, 2017
Cerulean Warbler - photo by Greg Lavaty
Cerulean Warbler - photo by Greg Lavaty
October 2019
October 2019
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary, March 2017
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary, March 2017
Working on Zayd's Eagle project, July 2017
Working on Zayd's Eagle project, July 2017
Zayd's completed Eagle project, July 2017
Zayd's completed Eagle project, July 2017
Sanctuary Steward volunteers 2019
Sanctuary Steward volunteers 2019
2014
2014
U of Hartford volunteers, 2011
U of Hartford volunteers, 2011
Citgo volunteers, February 2016
Citgo volunteers, February 2016
Native plants in nursery
Native plants in nursery
2014
2014
December 2019
ELM Sept 2019
Tuesday Trail Crew replaced roof on lumber storage structure, May 2019
Volunteers at Winters Bayou, 2018
Roseate Spoonbill - photo by Kyle Blaney
JP's Eagle Project - electrified fence around tern nesting areas, 2018
UT San Antonio College of Architecture, Construction, & Planning - Horseshoe Marsh July 2019
Ball High School students, Bolivar Flats trash pickup, 2011
Painted Bunting - photo by Greg Lavaty
Trash Cleanup, November 2019
Coastal trash
Volunteers at Winters Bayou, 2018
Super Bird, Fiorenza Park, Feb 2018
2014
Volunteers at Winters Bayou, 2018
November 2019
Caleb's Eagle Project, 2020
North Jetty cleanup, March 2017
Native plant nursery, March 2017
Caleb's Eagle project team, 2020
Removing invasive species, and planting, October 2017
Citgo volunteers, 2016
Hooded Warbler - photo by Greg Lavaty
JP's Eagle project, 2018
Barbers Hill Key Club volunteers, 2013
Luke, volunteer High Island birding guide, 2012
Bolivar Flats, March 2011
Emery Weiner students who raised money for HA education birds, 2011
JP's Eagle project, 2018
November 2019
December 2019
Bolivar Beach Ramble, 2014
Leo's Eagle project
White Oak Parkway work day, February 2019
Leo's Eagle project; removing old ramp, 2018
Leo's Eagle project - steps before
Leo's Eagle project - steps after
Citgo volunteers 2016
Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
Josh Eagle project to deepen pond, 2018
Josh with Eagle project sign, 2018
June 2017
Josh's Eagle project, 2018
UTSA College of Architecture, Construction, & Planning - Horseshoe Marsh, 2017
Brick walkway, 2017
Cerulean Warbler - photo by Greg Lavaty
October 2019
Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary, March 2017
Working on Zayd's Eagle project, July 2017
Zayd's completed Eagle project, July 2017
Sanctuary Steward volunteers 2019
2014
U of Hartford volunteers, 2011
Citgo volunteers, February 2016
Native plants in nursery
2014

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