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SUMMARY:Nursery Volunteer Day | September 4
DESCRIPTION:Join SPAWN at our native plant nursery to learn about native plants and how to care for them. All the plants cared for are planted within the Lagunitas Creek watershed to improve the local habitat. The Lagunitas Creek watershed is one of the most important habitats left for critically endangered Central California Coast (CCC) Coho salmon. \n\nVolunteer event hours run from 1:00-4:00 PM.\nSPAWN’s native plant nursery located at 9255 Sir Francis Drake Blvd\, Olema\, CA 94950.\nIf you would like to come volunteer in the SPAWN Nursery please contact Nursery Manager Kristen Hopper at khopper@tirn.net!
URL:https://seaturtles.org/event/nursery-volunteer-day-september-4/
LOCATION:SPAWN’s Native Plant Nursery\, 9255 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.\, Olema\, CA\, 94933\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,CA Volunteer,California,Habitat Restoration,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Marine Debris Survey | September 5 CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this month’s Marine Debris Survey is cancelled due to Labor Day Weekend.  \nTo register\, please visit www.seaturtles.org/mdsurvey and click on your preferred event date! \nThe Marine Debris Survey event is a NOAA program adopted by Turtle Island Restoration Network. We have registered a 100 meter plot of beach at East Beach that we will be cleaning and recording the type of trash collected. Think beach cleanup but with more detailed procedures. \n\nSurveys will be the 1st Saturday of every month.\nAnyone and everyone is welcome (there is a distance of walking involved\, minimum of 100ft).\nFor more information\, contact our Gulf of Mexico Program Coordinator brittany@seaturtles.org.
URL:https://seaturtles.org/event/marine-debris-survey-september-5/
LOCATION:Marine Debris Survey\, 438 Boddeker Road\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Activism,Gulf,TX Volunteer,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
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SUMMARY:Microplastic Task Force- Virtual Info Meeting | September 10th
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual Microplastic Task Force info meeting September 10th\, 6:00pm-7:00pm CT. \nOur microplastic task force is a dedicated group of volunteers gaining experience with TIRN’s Citizen science microplastics program by collecting and processing sand and water samples to then categorize the types and quantities of microplastics found along Galveston Island. \nBegining in 2017\, our microplastic study is supported by volunteers\, interns\, and students that help collect\, process\, and analyze samples. In the past between 2021-2024\, the project has been in partnership with the Environmental Institute of Houston (EIH) at University Houston of Clear Lake which resulted in the Final Report: Microplastics in the Galveston Bay Watershed: The Big Impacts of Tiny Pollution. Since then we still conduct seasonal microplastic sampling with the help of volunteers\, interns and the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) staff who collects water samples above the FGBNMS. \nThis info meeting will walk you through the steps TIRN’s Microplastic Citizen Science program follows\, why collecting this data is important and what it is showing so far\, and how microplastics are impacting marine wildlife and the ocean. \nOnce you RSVP you will receive the zoom link on the confirmation page and via the email you provide. \nRSVP HERE 
URL:https://seaturtles.org/event/microplastic-task-force-virtual-info-meeting-september-10th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T130000
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SUMMARY:Nursery Volunteer Day | September 18
DESCRIPTION:Join SPAWN at our native plant nursery to learn about native plants and how to care for them. All the plants cared for are planted within the Lagunitas Creek watershed to improve the local habitat. The Lagunitas Creek watershed is one of the most important habitats left for critically endangered Central California Coast (CCC) Coho salmon. \n\nVolunteer event hours run from 1:00-4:00 PM.\nSPAWN’s native plant nursery located at 9255 Sir Francis Drake Blvd\, Olema\, CA 94950.\nIf you would like to come volunteer in the SPAWN Nursery please contact Nursery Manager Kristen Hopper at khopper@tirn.net!
URL:https://seaturtles.org/event/nursery-volunteer-day-september-18/
LOCATION:SPAWN’s Native Plant Nursery\, 9255 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.\, Olema\, CA\, 94933\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,CA Volunteer,California,Habitat Restoration,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Gulf Coast Community Chat: 3rd Quarterly Meeting | September 22nd
DESCRIPTION:Join Turtle Island Restoration Network for our Gulf Coast Community Chat- 3rd TIRN Quarterly Community Meeting Tuesday September 22nd\, 2026 from 5:30pm-7:30pm CT!\nTurtle Island Restoration Network and Community Partners from CEER\, Vision Galveston\, and Air Alliance are teaming up for a Take Action Workshop for anyone interested in learning how they can use their voice to make a difference.\nWhat to expect: \n\nLearn how to write and submit public comments for or in opposition of legislation that can impact you!\nLearn how to use Air Alliance- Houston’s Air Mail tool.\nHear from Vision Galveston as they break down the Galveston Comprehensive Plan.\nConnect with the Coalition for Environment\, Equity and Resilience (CEER).\n\nWe hope to sea you there!  \nWhen: September 22nd\, 2026 5:30pm-7:30pm \nWhere: Rosenberg Library Worthing Auditorium\, 2310 Sealy Ave\, Galveston\, TX 77550 \nWhat to bring: a Friend! \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://seaturtles.org/event/gulf-coast-community-chat-3rd-quarterly-meeting-september-22nd/
LOCATION:Rosenberg Library- Worthing Auditorium\, 2310 Sealy Ave\, Galveston\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birds\, Butts & Bottlecaps | September 26
DESCRIPTION:Join Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN) and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council (GINTC) for a meaningful event in Galveston to celebrate Houston Bird Week! \nJoin us and embark on an action-packed adventure with TIRN and GINTC. GINTC will lead an outing that will explore the wonders of the Preserve’s half mile trail while learning about the plants and animals that call it home. Following this TIRN will lead a beach cleanup adjacent to the East End Lagoon and explain the connectivity between habitats and how plastic pollution and marine debris impact nesting shorebirds and sea turtles alike. \nWhen: September 26th \n\n8:00am: Arrival\n8:30am: GINTC East End Lagoon Wonders\n9:30am: Beach Cleanup with TIRN\n\nWhere: East End Lagoon Nature Preserve\, Boddeker Rd\, Galveston\, TX 77550 \nWhat to Bring: Binoculars (if you have them)\, Water in a reusable bottle\, a friend & close toed shoes! \nSign up for this FREE event! \n***The trail at the East End Lagoon Preserve is ½ mile long consisting mostly of compacted soil and occasionally small rocks. There is minimal shade\, but there are several benches throughout the trail\, in the grass. The parking lot has one accessible parking space\, subject to wind driven sand\, and one accessible port-o-potty. \n\nRSVP here!
URL:https://seaturtles.org/event/birds-butts-bottlecaps-september-26/
LOCATION:East End Lagoon Nature Preserve\, Boddeker Rd\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Activism,Biological Monitoring,Gulf,Habitat Restoration,TX Volunteer,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Marine Debris Survey | October 3
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please visit www.seaturtles.org/mdsurvey and click on your preferred event date! \nThe Marine Debris Survey event is a NOAA program adopted by Turtle Island Restoration Network. We have registered a 100 meter plot of beach at East Beach that we will be cleaning and recording the type of trash collected. Think beach cleanup but with more detailed procedures. \n\nSurveys will be the 1st Saturday of every month.\nAnyone and everyone is welcome (there is a distance of walking involved\, minimum of 100ft).\nFor more information\, contact our Gulf of Mexico Program Coordinator brittany@seaturtles.org.
URL:https://seaturtles.org/event/marine-debris-survey-october-3/
LOCATION:Marine Debris Survey\, 438 Boddeker Road\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Activism,Gulf,TX Volunteer,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T130000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Saving Sea Turtles | October 18
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce that The Art of Saving Sea Turtles is returning for its fifth year on Sunday\, October 18th at the historic 1859 Ashton Villa in Galveston\, Texas!\nThis beloved annual benefit brings together conservation\, community\, and creativity to celebrate the incredible work being done to protect Texas’ sea turtles and coastal ecosystems. Guests will enjoy an afternoon featuring local art\, the inspiring Turtles About Town art project\, delicious hors d’oeuvres\, beer\, wine\, mimosas\, raffle prizes and more – all while supporting Turtle Island Restoration Network’s local sea turtle and ocean conservation programs. \nWhether you’ve attended in the past or are joining us for the first time\, this year’s event promises to be another memorable celebration of the people and partnerships making a difference for marine wildlife. \nSponsorship Opportunities Are Now Open\nBusinesses\, organizations\, and individuals are invited to become event sponsors and demonstrate their commitment to protecting our oceans and the wildlife that depends on them. Sponsorships help make this event possible while directly supporting Turtle Island Restoration Network’s sea turtle conservation and ocean advocacy efforts in Texas. If you’re interested in sponsoring this year’s event or donating a raffle or in-kind item\, we’d love to hear from you! \nLearn more about Sponsorship Opportunities here – Please contact Joanie Steinhaus at joanie@seaturtles.org or (409) 795-8426 for more information. \nStay Tuned for Tickets\nIndividual tickets will be available soon! We’ll announce ticket sales in the coming weeks\, so be sure to stay tuned through our email newsletter and social media for the official launch. \nSave the Date\nThe Art of Saving Sea Turtles\nSunday\, October 18\n1:00–3:30 p.m.\n1859 Ashton Villa\nGalveston\, Texas \nWe can’t wait to celebrate with you this October while raising critical support for sea turtle conservation. We hope to sea you there!
URL:https://seaturtles.org/event/the-art-of-saving-sea-turtles-october-18/
LOCATION:1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Activism,Benefit,Gulf,TX Volunteer,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Marine Debris Survey | November 7
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please visit www.seaturtles.org/mdsurvey and click on your preferred event date! \nThe Marine Debris Survey event is a NOAA program adopted by Turtle Island Restoration Network. We have registered a 100 meter plot of beach at East Beach that we will be cleaning and recording the type of trash collected. Think beach cleanup but with more detailed procedures. \n\nSurveys will be the 1st Saturday of every month.\nAnyone and everyone is welcome (there is a distance of walking involved\, minimum of 100ft).\nFor more information\, contact our Gulf of Mexico Program Coordinator brittany@seaturtles.org.
URL:https://seaturtles.org/event/marine-debris-survey-november-7/
LOCATION:Marine Debris Survey\, 438 Boddeker Road\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Activism,Gulf,TX Volunteer,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Marine Debris Survey | December 5
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please visit www.seaturtles.org/mdsurvey and click on your preferred event date! \nThe Marine Debris Survey event is a NOAA program adopted by Turtle Island Restoration Network. We have registered a 100 meter plot of beach at East Beach that we will be cleaning and recording the type of trash collected. Think beach cleanup but with more detailed procedures. \n\nSurveys will be the 1st Saturday of every month.\nAnyone and everyone is welcome (there is a distance of walking involved\, minimum of 100ft).\nFor more information\, contact our Gulf of Mexico Program Coordinator brittany@seaturtles.org.
URL:https://seaturtles.org/event/marine-debris-survey-december-5/
LOCATION:Marine Debris Survey\, 438 Boddeker Road\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026,Activism,Gulf,TX Volunteer,Volunteer
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