The 2024 Great Texas Birding Classic at Lakeside Park on April 20th invites residents to join The Woodlands Township team and offers birding tips and a raffle.
Birding, a popular outdoor activity, connects people to nature and contributes to scientific knowledge. Adhering to ethical guidelines ensures the well-being of birds and their habitats.
In April, The Woodlands Township celebrates Earth Month with daily activities and events to honor the planet. Volunteer opportunities, educational classes, and outdoor challenges are available, from composting and gardening to birding and sustainable living. The community is encouraged to embrace Earth Day every day with simple actions to protect the environment.
The first robin sighting in December signifies the changing seasons and our connection with nature. Phenology, the study of cyclic sightings, helps us appreciate our natural surroundings. Observing “firsts” like blooming flowers and animal behavior strengthens our knowledge. By recording and sharing these observations, we contribute to a better understanding of our local ecosystem.
Flowering trees are often considered “ornamentals” leaving many to question their purpose beyond just “looking pretty”. But don’t let these beautiful blooms fool you, these trees offer numerous practical benefits to your landscape. Take advantage of these benefits and plant a flowering tree this year!
The 2024 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway will feature numerous native flowering trees, including Flowering Dogwood and Eastern Redbud, the latest species covered in our Trees on the Trail series. Get your own seedling tomorrow, January 27th, at Rob Fleming Park!
Small trees or shrubs offer a wide range of benefits and are valuable additions to every garden’s ecosystem. Shrubs play an integral role in creating bee-, butterfly-, and bird-friendly gardens by providing pollen, nectar, and seeds. They enhance privacy, curb appeal, and property values. With benefits like these, adding small trees and shrubs to your landscape should be a no-brainer!
The 2024 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway will feature two beautiful understory species that can be trained into small trees or multi-stemmed shrubs: false indigo and buttonbush. Keep reading to see which one suits your landscape – or choose both for double the benefits!
Adding native fruit trees to your landscape is a fantastic choice that offers a multitude of benefits. These trees not only yield delicious and abundant crops but also attract wildlife, fostering a thriving ecosystem. The 2024 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway will feature three native fruit trees, Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) and Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia). Let’s take a deeper dive into the similarities and differences between these three native species and help decipher which native fruit tree is best for your landscape.
Happy World Turtle Day! Help “shellebrate” this special day dedicated to raising awareness about the endangered status of turtles and tortoises by sharing the importance of these unique creatures and inspiring others help protect them.
Coming up on May 6th is National start seeing Monarch’s Day. It’s a day to educate and celebrate the Monarch Butterfly. Find out how you can help protect monarch butterflies and the local ecosystem.
Earth Day is an annual celebration on April 22nd to promote environmental awareness. A long-lasting tradition of The Woodlands Township is the annual celebration of Earth Day – which this year will be held Saturday, May 13th at Northshore Park.
Find out 8 ways to celebrate Earth Day Every Day!
Winter months can be tough on our feathered friends. Cold temperatures require them to eat more in order to stay warm, water sources can freeze over, and nuts, berries and insects can be difficult to find. We’ve created the following tips so you can help backyard birds survive this winter. Choosing a Feeder Easy to
