Houston
Biology and Environmental Science Opportunities for High School Students in Houston
8 programs for students interested in biology and environmental science across Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, Pearland, and Galveston. 8 are not listed as paused or waitlisted; application availability varies. 6 list a minimum age under 16, excluding paused and waitlisted programs.
- Opportunities
- 8
- Not paused or waitlisted
- 8
- application availability varies
- Minimum age under 16
- 6
- excludes paused and waitlisted
- Summer only
- 5
- others run longer or do not say
- Armand Bayou Nature Center Teen Volunteers
Volunteering · Pasadena, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 14 to 17
- When to apply
- Not posted
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Nature Rangers
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 13 to 17
- When to apply
- Teen summer applications have closed for Summer 2026 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Teen Trail Team
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 13 to 17
- When to apply
- Teen summer applications have closed for Summer 2026 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Houston Museum of Natural Science Moran Ecoteen Summer Volunteer Program
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Grades 9 to 11
- When to apply
- Complete the interest form to receive the application link (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Houston Museum of Natural Science Moran Teen Advisory Council
Club or organization · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 14 to 19
- When to apply
- Submit the interest form (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Houston Zoo First Year Zoo Crew Explorers
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 13 to 17
- When to apply
- Applications for Summer 2026 are closed; applicants notified by April 28 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) High School Summer Research Program
Research · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- 16 and up
- When to apply
- January 15, 2027
- Moody Gardens Society for the Advancement of Volunteer Youth (SAVY)
Volunteering · Galveston, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 13 to 17
- When to apply
- Not posted
| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armand Bayou Nature Center Teen VolunteersVolunteering · Parks and environment | Pasadena, TX | Ages 14 to 17 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Nature RangersVolunteering · Parks and environment | Houston, TX | Ages 13 to 17 | Minimum 2 full camp weeks (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) | Teen summer applications have closed for Summer 2026 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Teen Trail TeamVolunteering · Parks and environment | Houston, TX | Ages 13 to 17 | Up to 30 hours of community service | Teen summer applications have closed for Summer 2026 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science Moran Ecoteen Summer Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Museum or science center | Houston, TX | Grades 9 to 11 | First-year Ecoteens commit to one two-week session | Complete the interest form to receive the application link (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science Moran Teen Advisory CouncilClub or organization · Museum or science center | Houston, TX | Ages 14 to 19 | Two-year term; monthly meetings (virtual and in person) plus council-planned events | Submit the interest form (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Houston Zoo First Year Zoo Crew ExplorersVolunteering · Zoo or aquarium | Houston, TX | Ages 13 to 17 | Four-week session, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (2026 sessions ran June 1 - August 7) | Applications for Summer 2026 are closed; applicants notified by April 28 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) High School Summer Research ProgramResearch · University lab | Houston, TX | 16 and up | 4 weeks, June 7 - July 2, 2027 | January 15, 2027 |
| Moody Gardens Society for the Advancement of Volunteer Youth (SAVY)Volunteering · Zoo or aquarium | Galveston, TX | Ages 13 to 17 | Not posted | Not posted |
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Frequently asked questions
How old does my teen need to be?
Each organization sets its own rule. The table shows the minimum age or grade each one posts, and says so when nothing is posted.
What does a teen volunteer actually do?
It varies by program. Each program page describes the work as the organization does, along with the hours it asks for.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Biology and Environmental Science Opportunities for High School Students in Houston”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/in/houston/biology-and-environment.
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