Warblers, tanagers, buntings, and dozens of other neotropical migrants are still moving through our region, and we need volunteers to carry us across the finish line for the final three weeks of Spring Migration in High Island.
Whether you're a seasoned High Island regular or you've been meaning to make it out for the first time, we welcome you to sign up at the Boy Scout Woods or Smith Oaks Kiosks.
Volunteer shifts are available every day through May 3rd, and the afternoon birding alone is worth it. Migrants fly overnight and tend to be most active later in the day, so volunteers are treated with some of the best birding of the season after a day of volunteering!

Also coming up: our final Sanctuary Workday of the season at Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary.

Looking forward to seeing you at one of our sanctuaries soon,
Caroline Evans
Volunteer Coordinator, Houston Audubon

Make a difference for migrating birds and the habitat they rely on by supporting Houston Audubon as a Spring Migration Volunteer

Boy Scout Woods Admissions & Sales Kiosk Volunteers
Four volunteers are needed each day at Boy Scout Woods (two at Admissions, two in Sales), and this is our biggest need all season long. Help us staff our kiosks for the last few weeksof the season!
Admissions Volunteers are the first stop for visitors see when they arrive at Boy Scout Woods. You'll collect admissions (daily wristbands or annual warbler patches), and provide bird guides and trail maps. Admissions sales bolste rHouston Audubon's conservation work, and a warm welcome from you sets the tone for their whole visit.
Sales Volunteers help visitors browse a selection of Houston Audubon merchandise including apparel, puzzles, postcards, tote bags, bug spray, and more. Every purchase supports the work that keeps these sanctuaries running and these birds protected.
First-time volunteers are a perfect fit for both kiosk roles, so don't be shy if you're new. We'd love to have you!

Smith Oaks Kiosk Volunteers
Smith Oaks Kiosk Volunteers wear a few different hats: collecting admissions, welcoming visitors, handing out trail maps and bird guides, and staffing a small sales operation featuring Houston Audubon apparel and some very special roseate spoonbill mugs and tote bags. Every admission collected and every item sold goes right back into supporting Houston Audubon's conservation work and keeping Smith Oaks open and thriving for birds and birders alike. Like BSW, this role is open to volunteers of all experience levels, and newbies are especially encouraged to sign up. It's a great way to get familiar with High Island, learn a little about what Houston Audubon does, and have genuinely great conversations with visitors who are often experiencing High Island for the very first time. This is also one of our highest-need positions of the season, so if you're on the fence, please consider giving us a day!

Canopy Walk Volunteers
Canopy Walk Volunteers at Smith Oaks
This one's for the birders and naturalists. Canopy Walk volunteers set up along the Smith Oaks Canopy Walk with a spotting scope (borrow one of ours or bring your own) to give visitors a front-row seat to one of the most remarkable wildlife spectacles in Texas. Nest-building of herons, egrets, and roseate spoonbills in the Rookery, migrants moving through the canopy, and questions from curious visitors keep things active all day long. Stools and umbrellas are provided to keep things comfortable. Texas Master Naturalists and experienced birders will feel right at home here. There's a short online training presentation (about 30 minutes) covering the history of High Island and an overview of the Rookery species. A link will be provided by email when you sign up!

Volunteer Opportunities around Houston

Edith L. Moore Sanctuary Workday
Join us at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary for one last Sanctuary Workday this spring! This workday will tackle trail maintenance, litter pick-up, and invasive species removal.
Sanctuary workdays are a great way to enjoy the outdoors and meet like-minded friends! In case of inclement weather, registrants will be notified in advance of cancellation.
While this volunteer opportunity is open to students and children, please note that all participants under the age of 18 must have a participation waiver signed by a parent or guardian who attends the workday in addition to their child.

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