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 Note: The Ecocenter does not have a public address and is a part of the larger NRG Cedar Bayou campus. Getting here can be complicated without a map application. Feel free to contact Carter Clay, Nursery Operations, at cclay@galvbay.org (281)684-2858 before you come for more help with how to get 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 Note: The Ecocenter does not have a public address and is a part of the larger NRG Cedar Bayou campus. Getting here can be complicated without a map application. Feel free to contact Carter Clay, Nursery Operations, at cclay@galvbay.org (281)684-2858 before you come for more help with how to get there. Program: Stewardship Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77523 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 2026 Spring Bi-Annual Plant Sale: Event SetupHelp Native Plants Find New Homes Every spring, Galveston Bay Foundation hosts a community native plant sale to help residents bring more habitat into their own backyards and neighborhoods. This year we will be concurrently hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop for those interested in learning about water conservation for the Bay. As an Event Setup Volunteer, you will work alongside GBF staff to unload plants, organize them by species, and prepare the space for the next day’s visitors. By helping us prepare plants for sale, you make it easier for residents to choose native species that benefit pollinators, birds, and the greater Galveston Bay watershed. This is a physically active volunteer role involving light lifting and organizing. Restrooms are available onsite. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Please check in with GBF staff inside the BBQ shed upon arrival. You will receive a quick orientation and task overview before setup begins. Parking & Where to Meet Program: Stewardship Help Native Plants Find New Homes Every spring, Galveston Bay Foundation hosts a community native plant sale to help residents bring more habitat into their own backyards and neighborhoods. This year we will be concurrently hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop for those interested in learning about water conservation for the Bay. As an Event Setup Volunteer, you will work alongside GBF staff to unload plants, organize them by species, and prepare the space for the next day’s visitors. By helping us prepare plants for sale, you make it easier for residents to choose native species that benefit pollinators, birds, and the greater Galveston Bay watershed. This is a physically active volunteer role involving light lifting and organizing. Restrooms are available onsite. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Please check in with GBF staff inside the BBQ shed upon arrival. You will receive a quick orientation and task overview before setup begins. Parking & Where to Meet Program: Stewardship Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026 Zip Code: 77573 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 2026 Spring Bi-Annual Plant Sale: Event SupportHelp Native Plants Find New Homes Every spring, Galveston Bay Foundation hosts a community native plant sale to help residents bring more habitat into their own backyards and neighborhoods. This year we will be concurrently hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop for those interested in learning about water conservation for the Bay. As an Event Support Volunteer, you’ll help maintain plant organization, restock inventory as needed, and provide support to staff and customers throughout the event. By helping us prepare plants for sale, you make it easier for residents to choose native species that benefit pollinators, birds, and the greater Galveston Bay watershed. This is a physically active volunteer role involving light lifting and organizing. Restrooms are available onsite. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Please check in with GBF staff inside the BBQ shed upon arrival. You will receive a quick orientation and task overview before setup begins. Parking & Where to Meet Program: Stewardship Help Native Plants Find New Homes Every spring, Galveston Bay Foundation hosts a community native plant sale to help residents bring more habitat into their own backyards and neighborhoods. This year we will be concurrently hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop for those interested in learning about water conservation for the Bay. As an Event Support Volunteer, you’ll help maintain plant organization, restock inventory as needed, and provide support to staff and customers throughout the event. By helping us prepare plants for sale, you make it easier for residents to choose native species that benefit pollinators, birds, and the greater Galveston Bay watershed. This is a physically active volunteer role involving light lifting and organizing. Restrooms are available onsite. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Please check in with GBF staff inside the BBQ shed upon arrival. You will receive a quick orientation and task overview before setup begins. Parking & Where to Meet Program: Stewardship Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026 Zip Code: 77573 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: 2026 Spring Bi-Annual Plant Sale: Event BreakdownHelp Native Plants Find New Homes Every spring, Galveston Bay Foundation hosts a community native plant sale to help residents bring more habitat into their own backyards and neighborhoods. This year we will be concurrently hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop for those interested in learning about water conservation for the Bay. As an Event Breakdown Volunteer, you will work alongside GBF staff to load any remaining plants, breakdown equipment, gather remaining plants, and load up the GBF trailer. By helping us prepare plants for sale, you make it easier for residents to choose native species that benefit pollinators, birds, and the greater Galveston Bay watershed. This is a physically active volunteer role involving light lifting and organizing. Restrooms are available onsite. Refreshments will be provided. Please check in with GBF staff inside the BBQ shed upon arrival. You will receive a quick orientation and task overview before setup begins. Parking & Where to Meet Program: Stewardship Help Native Plants Find New Homes Every spring, Galveston Bay Foundation hosts a community native plant sale to help residents bring more habitat into their own backyards and neighborhoods. This year we will be concurrently hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop for those interested in learning about water conservation for the Bay. As an Event Breakdown Volunteer, you will work alongside GBF staff to load any remaining plants, breakdown equipment, gather remaining plants, and load up the GBF trailer. By helping us prepare plants for sale, you make it easier for residents to choose native species that benefit pollinators, birds, and the greater Galveston Bay watershed. This is a physically active volunteer role involving light lifting and organizing. Restrooms are available onsite. Refreshments will be provided. Please check in with GBF staff inside the BBQ shed upon arrival. You will receive a quick orientation and task overview before setup begins. Parking & Where to Meet Program: Stewardship Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026 Zip Code: 77573 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Aquatic Nursery Days
Get dirty helping grow the Bay! The Gessner Center is Galveston Bay Foundation’s new visitor hub in Kemah, TX. It will be home to our aquatic nursery program—where we grow and prepare wetland plants that are critical to restoring habitat, improving water quality, and supporting the long-term health of Galveston Bay. As an Aquatic Nursery Volunteer, you will assist GBF staff with hands-on plant care. Depending on the needs of the nursery, may help with watering, weeding, trimming, shifting plants, repotting wetland plants, and removing algae buildup from nursery ponds. Some workdays may also include planting in our wetland pools and will be communicated in advance. If you would like to help rotate or retrieve plants from the aquatic pools, you are encouraged to bring tall rubber boots. By caring for nursery plants that will be used in restoration, you directly support healthier wetlands and a healthier Galveston Bay. No experience is necessary. Staff will show you everythingyou need to know. Be prepared to walk across uneven terrain. Restrooms will be available onsite. Expect to get dirty and muddy!
All minors must be accompanied by a registered guardian or approved chaperone. Program: Stewardship
Get dirty helping grow the Bay! The Gessner Center is Galveston Bay Foundation’s new visitor hub in Kemah, TX. It will be home to our aquatic nursery program—where we grow and prepare wetland plants that are critical to restoring habitat, improving water quality, and supporting the long-term health of Galveston Bay. As an Aquatic Nursery Volunteer, you will assist GBF staff with hands-on plant care. Depending on the needs of the nursery, may help with watering, weeding, trimming, shifting plants, repotting wetland plants, and removing algae buildup from nursery ponds. Some workdays may also include planting in our wetland pools and will be communicated in advance. If you would like to help rotate or retrieve plants from the aquatic pools, you are encouraged to bring tall rubber boots. By caring for nursery plants that will be used in restoration, you directly support healthier wetlands and a healthier Galveston Bay. No experience is necessary. Staff will show you everythingyou need to know. Be prepared to walk across uneven terrain. Restrooms will be available onsite. Expect to get dirty and muddy!
All minors must be accompanied by a registered guardian or approved chaperone. Program: Stewardship Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77565-2052 Allow Groups: Yes |