Informal Science Education of Texas Conference
2026-02-11 - 2026-02-13 | Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Herman Park Rd, Houston, TX, 77030
February 11 – 13, 2026 – Houston Museum of Natural Science
For more information, visit the ISEA 2026 Conference Page.

All About Grants and More
2026-02-17 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | TX
Harris County Department of Education
Conference Center
6300 Irvington Blvd., Room 502
Houston, TX 77022

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
8 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

Check out the HCDE website for more information.

Roots & Range: Stewarding Working Lands of the Coastal Prairie
2026-02-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Indiangrass Preserve, 31975 Hebert Rd, Waller, TX, 77484
February 20 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CST
Indiangrass Preserve
31975 Hebert Rd., Waller, TX 77484
This hands-on, field-based workshop is designed for landowners, land managers, and conservation practitioners, and features TCPI partners and on-the-ground learning.
Registration Link: https://coastalprairieconservancy.eventcalendarapp.com/roots-and-range-stewarding-working-lands-of-the-coastal-prairie
Agenda & Speakers:

9:00–9:15 a.m. | Welcome & Introductions
9:15–10:35 a.m. | Site Tour & Forage Inventory Demonstration
Stephen Deiss, Coastal Prairie Conservancy
10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Prescribed Fire on Working Lands: Planning & Practice
Greg Pleasant, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
(Live burn demonstration, conditions permitting)
12:00–1:00 p.m. | Lunch & Ask the Experts
1:00–1:50 p.m. | Reading Your Land
Clint Faas, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
2:00–2:50 p.m. | Managing Working Lands for Wildlife
Faith Chase, Wildlife Habitat Federation
2:50–3:00 p.m. | Wrap-up & Final Questions

Refreshments and lunch are provided. Registration is $40.

12th State of the Bay Symposium
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-25 | Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, Texas, 77554
The 12th State of the Bay Symposium will be held on February 24-25, 2026, at the Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center in Galveston, TX.
The Draft Agenda for the 12th State of the Bay Symposium is now available.
Additional information is available on the GBEP and TCEQ websites.
If you have questions, please contact Zoe Gapayao at (281) 486-1245 or zoe.gapayao@tceq.texas.gov and Lisa Marshall at (281) 486-1244 or lisa.marshall@tceq.texas.gov. You can also contact the GBEP office at (281) 218-6461 or via email.

NatureFest
2026-03-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick Dr., Humble, Texas, 77338
Wildlife lovers of all ages are invited to Jones Park for a day of discovery about the natural world. Visitors can enjoy a guided hike, wildlife presentations, and educational exhibits from 20 organizations from across Texas. Native plants will be available from Jesse Jones Park Volunteers.
All ages welcome! Festival area is grassy and uneven at times with some sloping around the perimeter. Seating is available at our outdoor stage and in the picnic area. Pets are not permitted in festival areas.
Upon entering park, please follow all signs and/or instructions for parking.

2026 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta
2026-03-21 08:00 - 14:30 | TX
Be part of the 54th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta! The largest canoe and kayak race in Texas returns to Houston’s most significant natural waterway on March 21, 2026. Join this fun-filled tradition and support BBP’s ongoing work creating and stewarding parks, trails, and unique destinations along the bayou.

Registration
Please note participants are required to bring or reserve their own boats. View 2026 Boat Rental Vendors here.
For information on Team Sponsorship, click here.
Registration fee (does not include boat rental) is $55 per person / $60 after February 28 / $65 Day-of
Minimum entry age is 12. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
$10 discount for BBP Members, military, and students (with valid ID). Contact info@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 101 for coupon code.
SIGN UP TODAY

Schedule of Events
Starting Line: 7700 San Felipe (1/4 mile west of Voss)
Race Day Registration: 7 – 8:45am
Start Time: 8:00am
Finish Line and Awards Ceremony: 11am – 2:30pm (Awards at 1:30pm)
Downtown at Allen’s Landing (1005 Commerce Street at Main Street)

Start Times
Note of the new start time of 8am for Non-Competitive and Day-of-Registrants
The race begins at 8am with 4 starts. ALL starts will be in-water.
8:00am: Non-Competitive and Day-of Registrants
9:00am: Tandem Kayaks and Solo Kayaks
9:10am: Team Sponsor Canoes and Tandem Canoes
9:20m: Solo Unlimited and Performance Unlimited

What to Know
View Regatta Rules and Regulations here.
View Helpful Hints here.
View 2026 Boat Rental Vendors here.
The 2026 race will begin along Buffalo Bayou at San Felipe and Voss and end at Allen’s Landing. View the 15-mile race route here.
Free parking is located at the Starting Line (7700 San Felipe).
A complimentary shuttle service is available at the Finish Line to transport paddlers back to pick up their cars.
Additional details will be shared with registrants one week prior to the event.
View 2025 BBP Regatta race results here.

Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium
2026-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Texas A&M University at Galveston, 200 Seawolf Parkway, Galveston, TX, 77554, United States
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Join us for the 8th Annual Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium, on March 25, 2026, at Texas A&M University at Galveston in Galveston, TX! This event brings together scientists, researchers, and advocates to explore Texas’s latest studies on plastic pollution. Beyond sharing the latest research, the symposium aims to inspire action and raise awareness about the profound impacts of plastics on our environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to meaningful change!
Event highlights
Research Presentations
Posters Sessions
Project Discussions
Networking Opportunities
For more information, registration, and abstract submission information, visit the TPPS website.

Trash Bash
2026-03-28 08:00 - 13:00 | TX
The 2026 Trash Bash event will be held at 14 locations throughout the lower Galveston Bay watershed on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Visit the Trash Bash website for more information on locations and registration.

Nature Day at Sea Center Texas
2026-04-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Sea Center Texas, 302 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson, TX, 77566
This is a free event. Activities will include, but are not limited to: Live Reptiles, Learning Activities, and More, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Birds of Prey Show, 12 P.M. & 2 P.M.
Join Sea Center Texas for Nature Day – a wild and wonderful event celebrating the natural world.
While our ponds will be undergoing maintenance and we won’t be hosting fishing this year, there’s still plenty to explore.
🦅 Birds of Prey Show
🦎 Live Reptiles & Wildlife Booths
🌱 Hands-On Nature Activities
Bring the whole family for a day of discovery, learning, and outdoor adventure!

Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting
2026-04-22 08:00 - 2026-04-23 17:00 | University of Texas Marine Science Institute, 855 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, TX, 78373
We invite researchers, practitioners, and students to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations highlighting research, management, and applied work related to Texas bays, estuaries, and coastal ecosystems. There will be 2 days of presentations and an evening poster session.
Abstract submission AND REGISTRATION are now open for the 2026 Texas Bays & Estuaries Meeting.

Abstract deadline: March 30, 2026
Abstract limit: 250 words
Everyone must register: Students $80, non-students $100, virtual $10
Meeting dates: April 22 – 23 at University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, TX.

Spring Fling: An Earth Day Celebration
2026-05-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, TX, 77507, United States
Join us in celebrating Earth Day by meeting some of the animals that call ABNC home and learn why every day is Earth Day at ABNC.
Activities will include live animal demonstrations, seed ball making, dip netting, mini Bayou Safari Tours, and more!
May 2, 2026 10am to 4pm

Members $6, kids 4-12 years $5
Non-Members $12, kids 4-12 years $10
Kids 3 and under free

Purchase ticket in advance or at the door

TEA Region 4 STEM Conference
2026-05-06 08:00 - 15:30 | Region 4 McKinney Conference Center, 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, TX, 77092
A one-day, future-ready conference where educators, campus and district leaders, and counselors connect the dots between STEM learning, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and workforce partnerships—so students graduate with real options.
Expect breakout sessions, practical tools, and partner-driven examples you can take back to your campus or system to strengthen career pathways, learner supports, and student readiness.

Wetlands Walkabout
2026-05-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Exploration Green Phase I, 16350 Diana Ln, Houston, Texas, 77062, United States
The Exploration Green Conservancy helps celebrate American Wetlands Month in May. This includes our annual chalk drawing contest – guests of all ages and drawing skill levels are welcome to join the fun – as well as rain barrel demonstrations and other activities. Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy a picnic.
Don’t forget your binoculars to view the wildlife.

Texas Association for Environmental Education Annual Conference
2026-10-13 - 2026-10-15 | TX
Location – Camp Aranzazu, Rockport, TX
Dates – October 13-15, 2026
More details to come soon. Visit www.taee.org for more information on TAEE and for conference updates.
