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SUMMARY:Clean Galveston
DESCRIPTION:Come help clean up the Artist Boat 3-mile wildlife corridor on Highway 3005 and Stewart Road between 8 Mile Road and 11 Mile Road. These roads are in need of a deep clean. \nThe road debris that has accumulated along this 3-mile stretch includes materials\, substances\, and objects that are foreign to the normal roadway environment. \nThe Artist Boat 3-Mile Wildlife Corridor Garbage Conservation Clean-Up Project will beautify these highly trafficked stretches of roadway adjacent to conserved land where wildlife can be harmed. \nThis project will utilize Artist Boat Sea Citizen volunteers to responsibly pick up thousands of pounds of liter\, recyclables\, and debris. The recyclables that are collected by the volunteers will be sent to a nearby recycling facility for processing. \nIncorporating recycling into the event is truly the perfect way to help the environment for future generations. Roadside debris will be collected in a roll off trash dumpster and transported by a local waste management disposal company. \n\nRegistration – https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/artistboat/items/656885/availability/1816098027/book/?full-items=yes&g4=yes \n\n\nWhat’s included\n\nSafety equipment\, safety instructions\, trash bags\, shuttle service to cleaning zone\, and lunch. \n\n\n\nWhat’s not included\n\nSingle use water bottles. \n\n\n\nItinerary\n\nDate: September 20\, 2025\nIn recognition of National Estuary Week \n7:30 AM – Volunteer Arrival at Corral Parking Lot\n8:00 AM – Clean Up Begins\n10:30 AM to 11:45 AM – Lunch at the Artist Boat Eco-Art Barn
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/clean-galveston/
LOCATION:Artist Boat Headquarters\, 13330 Settegast Rd\, Galveston\, Texas\, 77554
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Texas Adopt-A-Beach 2025 Coastwide Fall Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:TIME: Check-in opens at 8:30 am and we clean until noon! \nLOCATION: Multiple locations along the Texas coast. View locations on this map! \nPLAN AHEAD: \n\nPre-register your group online.\nWear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of drinking water and a hat.\nAdopt-A-Beach will provide all necessary cleanup supplies\, but consider bringing your own set of garden or work gloves to use and a reuseable water bottle.\nDownload the CleanSwell app before the cleanup to track the trash you find!\nReview our Frequently Asked Questions! English or Spanish\n\nOnline registration will remain open until 11 am on Saturday\, September 20th. \nFor more information\, contact the Site Coordinator listed for the site you want to visit. You can also call the Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach program at 1-877-TX-COAST (892-6278). \nAbout the Texas Adopt-A-Beach Program: \nTexas Adopt-A-Beach is an all-volunteer beach cleanup program dedicated to keeping Texas beaches clean and educating our communities about the detrimental effects of marine debris on people and our environment.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/texas-adopt-a-beach-2025-coastwide-fall-cleanup/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Houston Audubon's Bird Week Kick-off Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with many local community partners through nature games\, crafts\, dance performances and much more. Bring your family\, friends and neighbors to this FREE and one of a kind event you’ll never forget. Remember to bring your reusable water bottle! \nRegister to attend by using the link below. \nhttps://houstonaudubon.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/houstonaudubon/event.jsp?event=4806&
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/galveston-bay-estuary-program-at-houston-audubons-bird-week-kick-off-party/
LOCATION:Burnett Bayland Park\, 6206 Chimney Rock Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Squawk Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Squawk Walk is an event at the Green that celebrates the role that the Houston area plays in the lives of birds. The event is co-sponsored by Houston Audubon and is held in September during Bird Week. Attendees are encouraged to register for guided bird walks (approximately one mile in length) on our ADA accessible trails. Texas Master Naturalists are on hand to answer questions and help spot and identify bird species. The event is appropriate for guests five years old and older. \n\nThe public is welcome to walk all our lake loop trails throughout the day. Be sure to remember to bring your cameras\, binoculars\, drinking water\, and walking shoes.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/squawk-walk-2/
LOCATION:Exploration Green Phase I\, 16350 Diana Ln\, Houston\, Texas\, 77062\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bolivar Flats Beach Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Please help us clean up the shoreline at Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary during Houston Bird Week! Your efforts will help prepare the sanctuary for the thousands of migrants coming through during fall migration and help provide clean habitat for our beach-nesting birds! Houston Audubon will provide gloves\, grabbers\, trash bags\, and water to refill your reusable containers. Please dress accordingly for the weather and sun protection. \nMeet at the vehicular barrier located on the beach ~3/4 mile west of Rettilon Rd in Port Bolivar. From the ferry landing\, take Highway 87\, 3 miles\, turn Right on Rettilon Rd\, turn right at the beach and drive 3/4 mile to the barrier.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/bolivar-flats-beach-cleanup-2/
LOCATION:Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary\, Rettilon Road\, Port Bolivar\, TX\, 77650
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Marsh Mania
DESCRIPTION:Fall Marsh Mania\n9:00 am-1:00 pm | Galveston Bay Foundation \nTwo Plantings – One Mission \n Prairie Planting at GBF Headquarters – Kemah\, TX (Ages 6+)\n Freshwater Marsh Planting at Armand Bayou – Pasadena\, TX (Ages 12+) \nThe time has come to roll up your sleeves\, lace up your boots\, and get your hands in the dirt for Galveston Bay!  Whether you’re planting in on watery edges or grassy prairie\, you’ll be one of the reasons the Bay’s wildlife and water quality stay healthy and vibrant! \nThis year’s Marsh Mania is extra special with 2 plantings! We’re back at it again\, doing what we do best\, restoring interconnected coastal habitats for our marshes. \nAt Armand Bayou\, we’ll plant freshwater marsh vegetation along waterways feeding Clear Lake and flowing out to Galveston Bay. Breakfast will be provided. \nAt GBF’s Kemah Headquarters\, we’ll enhance our prairie habitat\, boosting the water filtration power of our bioswales while supporting pollinators and birds. Lunch will be provided. \nNo prior experience needed — we’ll provide tools\, training\, and guidance. All volunteers get a free event T-shirt and GBF swag. \nAfter you register\, all you need to do is show up ready for outdoor work — that means clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty\, a water bottle\, and sun protection. \nReady to dig in and make an impact? \nRegistration is FULL! We have started a waitlist. \nKemah Waitlist \nArmand Bayou Waitlist
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/marsh-mania/
LOCATION:TX
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