Volunteer: EcoCenter Weekly Nursery WorkdaysAt the GBF EcoCenter Greenhouse, staff & volunteers cultivate native plants to restore & manage native coastal tallgrass prairies in four counties that surround Galveston Bay. Every Thursday and Saturday, 8-11:00 am volunteers work in our native plant nursery to help heal one of America’s rarest and most endangered landscapes: the Coastal Tallgrass Prairie. This is not just gardening – this work creates homes for wildlife and builds a natural shield against floods; you’re growing a legacy for future generations. You will help with general nursery maintenance including but not be limited to: Weeding and potting plants Mixing soil and rotating plants Cleaning and sorting seeds seasonal maintenance as needed.
No experience is necessary; we will show you what to do! GETTING THERE Program: Stewardship At the GBF EcoCenter Greenhouse, staff & volunteers cultivate native plants to restore & manage native coastal tallgrass prairies in four counties that surround Galveston Bay. Every Thursday and Saturday, 8-11:00 am volunteers work in our native plant nursery to help heal one of America’s rarest and most endangered landscapes: the Coastal Tallgrass Prairie. This is not just gardening – this work creates homes for wildlife and builds a natural shield against floods; you’re growing a legacy for future generations. You will help with general nursery maintenance including but not be limited to: Weeding and potting plants Mixing soil and rotating plants Cleaning and sorting seeds seasonal maintenance as needed.
No experience is necessary; we will show you what to do! GETTING THERE Program: Stewardship Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77523 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 2025: League City Winter Prairie PlantingHelp native coastal prairie take root Each winter , community volunteers help restore native coastal prairie habitat at the Dr. Ned and Fay Dudney Nature Center in League City by planting native grasses and flowering plants that improve water quality, filter stormwater, and strengthen local ecosystems. As a volunteer for this event, you will help plant native coastal tallgrass prairie species in existing prairie, using digging tools and gloves. Your effort will increase biodiversity on protected land and strengthen the resilience of nearby communities. Prairies support cleaner water, healthier soils, and quality habitat for birds, butterflies, and other pollinators. All materials and instruction will be provided on site. Restrooms are available at the nature center. The work area includes uneven ground and exposure to sun and winter weather. Volunteers should be prepared for outdoor conditions. Our Rain Date is Dec. 13. Program: Stewardship Help native coastal prairie take root Each winter , community volunteers help restore native coastal prairie habitat at the Dr. Ned and Fay Dudney Nature Center in League City by planting native grasses and flowering plants that improve water quality, filter stormwater, and strengthen local ecosystems. As a volunteer for this event, you will help plant native coastal tallgrass prairie species in existing prairie, using digging tools and gloves. Your effort will increase biodiversity on protected land and strengthen the resilience of nearby communities. Prairies support cleaner water, healthier soils, and quality habitat for birds, butterflies, and other pollinators. All materials and instruction will be provided on site. Restrooms are available at the nature center. The work area includes uneven ground and exposure to sun and winter weather. Volunteers should be prepared for outdoor conditions. Our Rain Date is Dec. 13. Program: Stewardship Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Dec 6, 2025 Zip Code: 77573 Allow Groups: No |