Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Whistlestop Prairie Restoration Day
CPC is proud to support the Hermann Park Conservancy in restoring Whistlestop Prairie for a new monthly volunteer day! We are working on native plant restoration and removal of invasives in the prairie area.
Meet at the boat kiosk; park in Lot F look for the bike rental station and head straight up the concrete sidewalk towards the boat dock.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY
Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats.
All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary!
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Reusable water bottle, gardening gloves (or we have pairs to borrow). All other tools are provided.
9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day
Join us on the second Monday of each month for the 9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day! Located outside of the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Cockrell Butterfly Center, this garden brings the beauty of native plants and the coastal prairie to the heart of Houston.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and experience to join us from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm to plant new native plants, pull weeds, and monitor the garden's growth. This come-and-go event is the perfect way to support native plants in Houston by getting your hands dirty.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY
Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats.
All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary!
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Reusable water bottle, gardening gloves (or we have pairs to borrow). All other tools are provided.
9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day
Join us on the second Monday of each month for the 9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day! Located outside of the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Cockrell Butterfly Center, this garden brings the beauty of native plants and the coastal prairie to the heart of Houston.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and experience to join us from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm to plant new native plants, pull weeds, and monitor the garden's growth. This come-and-go event is the perfect way to support native plants in Houston by getting your hands dirty.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Whistlestop Prairie Restoration Day
CPC is proud to support the Hermann Park Conservancy in restoring Whistlestop Prairie for a new monthly volunteer day! We are working on native plant restoration and removal of invasives in the prairie area.
Meet at the boat kiosk; park in Lot F look for the bike rental station and head straight up the concrete sidewalk towards the boat dock.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Whistlestop Prairie Restoration Day
CPC is proud to support the Hermann Park Conservancy in restoring Whistlestop Prairie for a new monthly volunteer day! We are working on native plant restoration and removal of invasives in the prairie area.
Meet at the boat kiosk; park in Lot F look for the bike rental station and head straight up the concrete sidewalk towards the boat dock.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY
Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats.
All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary!
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Reusable water bottle, gardening gloves (or we have pairs to borrow). All other tools are provided.
9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day
Join us on the second Monday of each month for the 9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day! Located outside of the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Cockrell Butterfly Center, this garden brings the beauty of native plants and the coastal prairie to the heart of Houston.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and experience to join us from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm to plant new native plants, pull weeds, and monitor the garden's growth. This come-and-go event is the perfect way to support native plants in Houston by getting your hands dirty.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Whistlestop Prairie Restoration Day
CPC is proud to support the Hermann Park Conservancy in restoring Whistlestop Prairie for a new monthly volunteer day! We are working on native plant restoration and removal of invasives in the prairie area.
Meet at the boat kiosk; park in Lot F look for the bike rental station and head straight up the concrete sidewalk towards the boat dock.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY
Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats.
All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary!
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Reusable water bottle, gardening gloves (or we have pairs to borrow). All other tools are provided.
9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day
Join us on the second Monday of each month for the 9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day! Located outside of the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Cockrell Butterfly Center, this garden brings the beauty of native plants and the coastal prairie to the heart of Houston.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and experience to join us from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm to plant new native plants, pull weeds, and monitor the garden's growth. This come-and-go event is the perfect way to support native plants in Houston by getting your hands dirty.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day
Join us on the second Monday of each month for the 9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day! Located outside of the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Cockrell Butterfly Center, this garden brings the beauty of native plants and the coastal prairie to the heart of Houston.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and experience to join us from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm to plant new native plants, pull weeds, and monitor the garden's growth. This come-and-go event is the perfect way to support native plants in Houston by getting your hands dirty.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Whistlestop Prairie Restoration Day
CPC is proud to support the Hermann Park Conservancy in restoring Whistlestop Prairie for a new monthly volunteer day! We are working on native plant restoration and removal of invasives in the prairie area.
Meet at the boat kiosk; park in Lot F look for the bike rental station and head straight up the concrete sidewalk towards the boat dock.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY
Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats.
All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary!
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Reusable water bottle, gardening gloves (or we have pairs to borrow). All other tools are provided.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Whistlestop Prairie Restoration Day
CPC is proud to support the Hermann Park Conservancy in restoring Whistlestop Prairie for a new monthly volunteer day! We are working on native plant restoration and removal of invasives in the prairie area.
Meet at the boat kiosk; park in Lot F look for the bike rental station and head straight up the concrete sidewalk towards the boat dock.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY
Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats.
All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary!
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Reusable water bottle, gardening gloves (or we have pairs to borrow). All other tools are provided.
9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day
Join us on the second Monday of each month for the 9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day! Located outside of the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Cockrell Butterfly Center, this garden brings the beauty of native plants and the coastal prairie to the heart of Houston.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and experience to join us from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm to plant new native plants, pull weeds, and monitor the garden's growth. This come-and-go event is the perfect way to support native plants in Houston by getting your hands dirty.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY
Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats.
All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary!
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Reusable water bottle, gardening gloves (or we have pairs to borrow). All other tools are provided.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Whistlestop Prairie Restoration Day
CPC is proud to support the Hermann Park Conservancy in restoring Whistlestop Prairie for a new monthly volunteer day! We are working on native plant restoration and removal of invasives in the prairie area.
Meet at the boat kiosk; park in Lot F look for the bike rental station and head straight up the concrete sidewalk towards the boat dock.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day
Join us on the second Monday of each month for the 9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day! Located outside of the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Cockrell Butterfly Center, this garden brings the beauty of native plants and the coastal prairie to the heart of Houston.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and experience to join us from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm to plant new native plants, pull weeds, and monitor the garden's growth. This come-and-go event is the perfect way to support native plants in Houston by getting your hands dirty.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day
Join us on the second Monday of each month for the 9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day! Located outside of the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Cockrell Butterfly Center, this garden brings the beauty of native plants and the coastal prairie to the heart of Houston.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and experience to join us from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm to plant new native plants, pull weeds, and monitor the garden's growth. This come-and-go event is the perfect way to support native plants in Houston by getting your hands dirty.
STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY
Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats.
All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary!
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Reusable water bottle, gardening gloves (or we have pairs to borrow). All other tools are provided.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Whistlestop Prairie Restoration Day
CPC is proud to support the Hermann Park Conservancy in restoring Whistlestop Prairie for a new monthly volunteer day! We are working on native plant restoration and removal of invasives in the prairie area.
Meet at the boat kiosk; park in Lot F look for the bike rental station and head straight up the concrete sidewalk towards the boat dock.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day (Copy)
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day
Join us on the second Monday of each month for the 9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day! Located outside of the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Cockrell Butterfly Center, this garden brings the beauty of native plants and the coastal prairie to the heart of Houston.
We welcome volunteers of all ages and experience to join us from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm to plant new native plants, pull weeds, and monitor the garden's growth. This come-and-go event is the perfect way to support native plants in Houston by getting your hands dirty.
STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY
Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats.
All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary!
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Reusable water bottle, gardening gloves (or we have pairs to borrow). All other tools are provided.
Preserve Stewards Volunteer Day
Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday at the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers assist with habitat restoration, trail care, and prairie maintenance — all essential to the success of our restoration and public access programs.
Activities include:
Growing native plants in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery
Planting wildflowers and grasses
Removing invasive species
Maintaining trails and repairing preserve improvements
Keeping preserves safe and welcoming for visitors of all ages
Special Project (2024–2026):
Join our pollinator program to collect seed, grow seedlings, and plant 20,000 milkweed plants to support monarch butterflies across the Katy Prairie!
Good Fit For:
Weekday volunteers
Long-term helpers interested in ongoing stewardship projects
Where: Indiangrass Preserve - 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays | 9 AM - 1 PM
Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Packed lunch or snacks, reusable water bottle, and work gloves (pairs available to borrow). All other tools are provided.
*How to join: Please fill out our long term volunteer form. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
Whistlestop Prairie Restoration Day
CPC is proud to support the Hermann Park Conservancy in restoring Whistlestop Prairie for a new monthly volunteer day! We are working on native plant restoration and removal of invasives in the prairie area.
Meet at the boat kiosk; park in Lot F look for the bike rental station and head straight up the concrete sidewalk towards the boat dock.