Summer brings an opportunity to celebrate our vital pollinators, like bats and butterflies, essential for a thriving ecosystem. By creating pollinator gardens, limiting pesticides, and providing habitats, we can support their populations. Read more to learn how you can join The Woodlands Township’s BioBlitz week and BioBlitz Bash to contribute to preserving pollinators and enjoy hands-on activities for nature lovers of all ages!
A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, offering a rare opportunity to witness this spectacular event. Texans can enjoy the eclipse from their own backyard and can watch on a live stream if rainy conditions obstruct their view. Safety precautions, such as certified eclipse glasses, are crucial for direct viewing, and various educational resources are available to enhance the experience.
It’s now in early spring when the eastern monarchs descend from the oyamel firs and move northward through Texas, allowing us to re-appreciate their beauty and marvel at their incredible stamina, navigational abilities, and the unique spectacle that is the monarch migration. Once 700 million strong, monarch populations have crashed by 85% or more. Find out why, and how you can create a safe haven in your yard for these vibrant visitors.
Herpetophobia is the morbid fear of snakes. While they may provoke phobia in some, snakes are amazing animals with some pretty striking (please pardon the pun) attributes. Check out the list of some of them below. Where you’ll find them… Snakes can live in almost any environment, ranging from jungles and deserts to lakes and
Birding is a super-fun activity that can be enjoyed in your own backyard, involving the whole family. Learn about the birds that call The Woodlands home year-round, and those that migrate through in spring and fall.
Contrary to popular myth, there is only one native vegetable from America. And it’s as pretty in the garden as it is on your dinner table.
Fungi are fascinating–and there are hundreds of species that grow in our forests. Enjoy the out-of-doors and see how many you can find.
Showy yellow daisy-like flowers that draw in hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees makes this low maintenance native a great addition to any garden. Discover how to grow oxeye sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) for water-wise blooms all summer long on impressive plants reaching 3 to 6 feet tall.
