Volunteer
Make a Difference: Volunteer with Coastal Prairie Conservancy
Looking to get involved? Start by exploring the opportunities below. Whether you’re interested in a one-time activity or a regular role, we have a place for you.
Volunteer Opportunities
Explore the programs below and click to learn more about each opportunity. You'll find details about what to expect, upcoming events, and how to sign up.
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2026 Putting Down Roots Festival
Help with our largest annual planting event on Saturday, November 14th, 9AM - 1PM.
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Good Fit For: Everyone!
Volunteer Type: One-day annual event
👉 How to Get Involved: Register
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Stewardship Saturdays
Join us for monthly workdays at the Katy Prairie Preserve and help restore healthy prairie habitats.
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Good Fit For: Individuals, Families, Scout Troops, Corporate Teams, Organizations, Clubs
Volunteer Type: One-time, Recurring
👉 How to Get Involved: Sign up on our Event Calendar.
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Corporate Volunteers
Plan a hands-on day of service with your team! Help restore prairie habitat while building connections and giving back.
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Good Fit For: Corporate Teams, Sustainability Groups, Employee Volunteer Programs
Volunteer Type: One-time, Scheduled
👉 How to Get Involved: Email izzy@coastalprairieconservancy.org to schedule your custom day. Let us know your group size, date preferences, and any special needs.
Waiver: Required (can be completed on-line)
Suggested Donation (helps cover tools, staff time, and supplies): We ask for a $250 donation for groups of fewer than 10 people, $500 for groups of 10–50 people, and $1,000 for groups of more than 50 people.
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Seed Collecting
Help gather native seed from our prairies to support restoration efforts across the region, including our native seed nursery.
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Good Fit For: Gardeners, Individuals, Small groups, Texas Master Naturalists
Volunteer Type: One-time, Recurring
👉 How to Get Involved: Sign up on our Event Calendar.
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Great Grow Out
Volunteers grow prairie plants at home, at school, or their workplace. CPC provides everything you need, including the seed, soil, pots, and training.
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Three Ways to Join:
Become a Grower
Organize a Private Workshop
Attend a Public Workshop
👉 Next Steps: Contact Lan Shen at lshen@coastalprairieconservancy.org to organize a workshop or to become a grower.
Visit the event calendar to join an upcoming public workshop.
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Preserve Stewards
Long-term volunteers assist with prairie stewardship, nursery tasks, help to host outreach events, and even take-on independent projects.
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Good Fit For: People who enjoy working outdoors, Nature & Conservation Enthusiasts, Gardeners & Native Plant Lovers, Texas Master Naturalists, Volunteers Looking for Ongoing Opportunities
Volunteer Type: Recurring, long-term volunteers
👉 How to Get Involved: Fill out our Recurring Volunteer Interest Form.
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Native Seed Nursery
Help grow tomorrow’s prairies! Assist with plant propagation and care in our seed nursery.
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Good Fit For: Weekday Volunteers, Texas Master Naturalists, Gardeners
Volunteer Type: Recurring, long-term volunteers
👉 How to Get Involved: Fill out our Recurring Volunteer Interest Form.
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Prairies in the City
Plant and maintain pocket prairies through scheduled volunteer days at one of CPC’s three pocket prairies locations.
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Good Fit For: Groups, Families, Students
Volunteer Type: One-time, Recurring
👉 How to Get Involved: Sign up on our Event Calendar.
Interested in Creating a Pocket Prairie? Explore our 9 Natives Program and Resources.
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Private Group Volunteering
Build team spirit and make a difference through a volunteer event on the prairie tailored to your group’s interests and abilities.
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Good Fit For: Service Organizations, Schools, Scout Troops
Volunteer Type: Scheduled
👉 How to Get Involved: Email izzy@coastalprairieconservancy.org to set up a custom volunteer day.
Waiver: Required (can be completed on-line)
Suggested Donation (helps cover tools, staff time, and supplies): $5 per person
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Docents and Guides
Help lead tours for students or groups, host a CPC table at community events, and share your love for the prairie with the public.
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Good Fit For: Retirees, Teachers, Post-Graduate Students, Birders and Native Plant Specialists, Texas Master Naturalists
Volunteer Type: Recurring
👉 How to Get Involved: Fill out our Recurring Volunteer Interest Form.
See All Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities & Events
Visit our full Event Calendar to find dates, descriptions, and sign-up links for upcoming volunteer activities, workshops, festivals, and special events.
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FAQ
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No prior experience is required for most volunteer opportunities. Our team will provide instructions and guidance for each activity.
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We recommend sturdy, closed-toe shoes, long pants, sunscreen, a hat, and a reusable water bottle.
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Most volunteer opportunities take place at the Indiangrass Preserve and Katy Prairie Welcome Center.
Learn more about the Indiangrass Preserve https://www.coastalprairieconservancy.org/indiangrass-preserve.
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Yes. Private volunteer events or guided tours are available by request.
The cost for the event depends on the size of your group and goals for your visit.
For more information on corporate volunteer opportunities visit: https://www.coastalprairieconservancy.org/corporate-volunteers
For information on school or other organization volunteer opportunities visit: https://www.coastalprairieconservancy.org/group-volunteers
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Yes. Many of our volunteer events qualify for community service hours.
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Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian complete a waiver on their behalf. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
For Field Trips or other Group Volunteering Activities: Please maintain a 1:10 chaperone-to-youth ratio.
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For individual event registrations like Stewardship Saturdays, you only need to register for each volunteer event on the event calendar.
If you are interested in becoming a regular, long-term volunteer who helps to lead projects or programs, assist with stewardship and nursery tasks regularly, host outreach events, or even take-on independent projects you should complete the long term recurring volunteer application. These volunteers are a core part of our stewardship and outreach teams, and we appreciate your interest in joining us!
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Waivers are included as part of the event registration process.
If you are interested in completing a long term volunteer application, you will complete the waiver through that application.
You may view the waiver and media release form for additional information.
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Orientation is not required for most volunteer opportunities.
However, if you are interested in long-term volunteering opportunities or becoming a docent, you will be given specific training by CPC staff.
Questions?
Still not sure where to start? Reach out to izzy@coastalprairieconservancy.org — we’re happy to help you get connected.