Consider Careers in Conservation

Profiles from the Field: Green Jobs in Houston

Part of a series on Green Jobs in Houston. Laura is an arborist for Harris County Precinct 4 and the Legacy Tree Project. Learn more at hereinhouston.org.

Part of a series on Green Jobs in Houston. Caroline works for the Texas A&M Forest Service as an educator.

Part of a series on Green Jobs in Houston. Jeanette works for Houston Audubon as a wildlife caretaker and educator.

Randolph Watson, Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Part of a series on Green Jobs in Houston. Jeremy founded Fresh Life Organic (FLO).

Part of a series on Green Jobs in Houston. John works at Jesse Jones Park and Nature Center as an educator.

Part of a series on Green Jobs in Houston. Jessica works for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge as a ranger.

Ranger Tom at Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge

Jessica Henry, Horticulturalist at Houston Botanic Gardens

Student Opportunities

Studies show that children who participate in healthy programs outside of school improve their academic performance and overall personal development. Great D...

Out 2 Learn Houston This a public-private partnership committed to expanding access to high-quality out-of-school programming for all Houston-area youth. Students and families need access to quality programs, and they need to be able to connect easily with the organizations providing these opportunities.

hire houston.png

Hire Houston Youth “An able and ready workforce is critical to ensure a strong economic future for Houston. I am committed to providing access to internships and job opportunities for our young people who live in the city. I call our corporate partners, other governmental entities, and community organizations to participate in the City of Houston’s Hire Houston’s Youth program. Join us to increase access to quality ‘earning and learning’ opportunities for Houston’s youth.” Mayor Sylvester Turner

Look over the extensive list of regional resources, courtesy of HHY.

SCA Houston Community Programs aim to build the next generation of conservation leaders and environmental stewards by getting local Houston youth out into their community and environment to do hands-on service to the land. The programs aim to teach area young people how to:

sca.jpg

  • work outdoors (volunteer service)

  • live outdoors (camping)

  • have fun outdoors (outdoor recreation activities like hiking, geocaching, kayaking, etc.)

  • love the outdoors (environmental education – connecting youth to their environment, empowering them with the knowledge to protect it)

Activities/Lessons

Elementary school

Learn about four different wildlife careers with this fun activity that will get your kids moving! (Science, Grades K-5, TEKS: 3C)

ALL AGES

Astronauts.png

“I am a Scientist” - introduce students to 22 scientists with a range of personalities, interests, backgrounds and pursuits. Includes teacher resources!