Posted in Bay-friendly, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, native plants, stormwater wetlands, tagged Exploration Green, native plants, parks, stormwater wetlands, volunteers, wildlife habitats on November 1, 2017| Leave a Comment »
The Habitat Island at Exploration Green is ready to plant! Native trees and wetlands on the island, situated in Exploration Green’s first lake, will create a refuge for migratory birds and waterbirds. Exploration Green Conservancy and project partners, including TCWP, are redeveloping the former Clear Lake City golf course into a state of the art stormwater detention and recreation area.
Posted in stormwater wetlands, tagged Exploration Green, native plants, parks, stormwater wetlands, volunteers, wetlands on March 23, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Now that the trees have been planted and the growing season is revving up, it’s the best time to plant wetland plants along the shores of the new lake section. The public is invited to wade in and plant on four Saturdays, April 15 and 29, and May 13 and 27, from 9am to 12pm. Native species will be planted in the shallow margins, providing habitat to water birds, and natural cleansing of stormwater runoff. Wear shoes and clothes that can get muddy, sun protection, and bring a water bottle. All tools and instruction will be provided. Children 12 and up are welcome with their families.
Exploration Green is in Clear Lake City, in the Bay Area. Park along the street and enter the park at 1800 Reseda. See you there!
Posted in stormwater wetlands, tagged children in nature, Exploration Green, native plants, parks, stormwater wetlands, volunteers, water quality, wetlands on July 6, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Creating a wetland from what looks like a construction site has been a lot of fun. We began with the planting of water lilies, and there were some full-body immersions as we planted in 3’-4’ feet of cool groundwater on a hot day.
Danny indicates the depth where he is planting water lilies. Photo: Jerry Hamby
Posted in stormwater wetlands, tagged Exploration Green, native plants, parks, stormwater wetlands, volunteers, water quality, wetlands, wildlife habitats on July 6, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Community members plant the wetland area on June 25. Photo: Jerry Hamby
We passed a major milestone and it was composed of water, mud, plants and volunteers. After years of community meetings, planning, hydrology studies, waiting on permits, excavating, and raising plants, the first portion of the first lake at Exploration Green is ready for a stormwater wetland.
Posted in stormwater wetlands, tagged Exploration Green, native plants, runoff, stormwater wetlands, volunteers, water quality on June 2, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Saturday, June 18 and Saturday, June 25 from 9 am to noon, adults and kids ages 12 and up are invited to help plant a stormwater wetland for the new lake at Exploration Green. The Texas Coastal Watershed Program will coordinate the installation of native wetlands plants cultivated in the on-site nursery at Exploration Green. Enter the park at the bridge at 1800 Reseda. Tools will be provided and volunteers should be prepared to get wet and dirty!
Located on 200 acres of natural beauty, Exploration Green will feature a series of five connected finger lakes, 12 miles of hike-and-bike trails, safe play areas, multi-use athletic fields and inspiring gathering spaces. Complementing these amenities will be water-cleansing stormwater wetland areas; habitat islands for indigenous wildlife, including resident and migrating birds, amphibians and butterflies; and a reforested, more natural environment for native grasses, flowers and trees.
For more information about volunteering for this event, contact mcedwards@tamu.edu
John Jacob
Steven Mikulencak
Charriss York
Watershed Texas 