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						1 Holiday Festival at Levy Park 12:00 pm Holiday Festival at Levy Park @ Levy Park Dec 1 @ 12:00 pm – Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Saturday 12/1 and Sunday 12/2 from 12 noon to 5 pm Levy Park Holiday Festival Bring the whole family for Levy Park’s Holiday Festival! You do not want to miss out on the line up of free activities and entertainment … Continue reading → Water-Wise Village Challenge Water-Wise Village Challenge Oct 15 2018 – Apr 15 2019 all-day Tickets Pledge to turn off your sprinkler system for the winter. Turfgrass, particularly St. Augustine, naturally goes dormant during winter months and uses all available energy to grow and strengthen the root system. Allowing grass to brown during the cool months … Continue reading → Refuge Van Tours at Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge Refuge Van Tours at Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge @ Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge Dec 1 all-day Tickets The first Saturday of each month, a guided van tour of the refuge will take visitors on a two-hour trip through the prairie. Join refuge volunteers and staff to learn about native coastal prairie, the history of the refuge, the … Continue reading → All Earth is Waiting – An Advent Retreat All Earth is Waiting – An Advent Retreat @ Cramer Retreat Center Nov 30 – Dec 1 all-day Tickets Escape from the frenzy of the start of the “Christmas shopping season” on an intimate, 24-hour retreat in the beauty of God’s good creation at the Cramer Retreat Center in Spring. This retreat invites you to get ready for the … Continue reading → Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Dec 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the … Continue reading → Peach Street Farmers Market 8:00 am Peach Street Farmers Market @ Peach Street Dec 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Their mission is to create an environment where people connect with area farmers, businesses, and neighbors through education, commerce, and entertainment fostering community, economic development, entrepreneurship, health and wellness in order to build a healthier Brazoria County.Share this:Click to email … Continue reading → Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market 8:00 am Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market @ St. John's parking lot Dec 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market bring the bounty of the garden to Houstonians every Saturday year round, rain or shine, 8-12pm. Growers offer locally produced vegetables, fruits, farm products, dairy products, prepared foods, cut flowers and plants. The Urban … Continue reading → Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Dec 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as “The Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market,” a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at … Continue reading → Heights Epicurean Farmers Market 8:30 am Heights Epicurean Farmers Market @ Grace United Methodist Campus Dec 1 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm Tickets Farmer’s Markets are the alternative to the corporate store-house. Heights Epicurean’s farmers are dedicated to chemical-free, sustainable farming methods including humane aminal treatment, using Texas products in Texas. On the first Saturday of each month, everyone in the Heights Epicurean … Continue reading → Urban Harvest’s Starting a Community or School Garden Workshop 8:30 am Urban Harvest’s Starting a Community or School Garden Workshop @ University of Houston Downtown, Room A625 Dec 1 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Tickets There are many reasons for starting a community garden: creating a strong sense of community and stewardship; developing a community’s identity and spirit; providing a space for communities to grow safe, nutritious food; empowering communities with the knowledge to grow … Continue reading → Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa … Continue reading → Electronics Recycling at Clear Lake Recycling Center 9:00 am Electronics Recycling at Clear Lake Recycling Center @ Ellington Field/Clear Lake Neighborhood Recycling Center Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets The City of Houston Solid Waste Department and CompuCycle are providing monthly one day E-Recyclable collection events on the first Saturday of the month at the Ellington Field/Clear Lake Neighborhood Recycling Center. This is primarily for City of Houston residents, but … Continue reading → Energy Corridor Farmers Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmers Market Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it is It is to provide residents and visitors of both the District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to … Continue reading → Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continue to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, … Continue reading → Friendswood Farmer’s Market 9:00 am Friendswood Farmer’s Market @ Stevenson Park Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets First Saturdays 9am to 1pmShare this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click … Continue reading → Memorial Park’s Fitness Fair 9:00 am Memorial Park’s Fitness Fair @ Memorial Park Conservancy Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Save the Date! Memorial Park Conservancy’s first ever Fitness Fair brings together the best in health, wellness, and fitness, right to YOUR Park! Fitness Fair will feature booths from local business, running clubs, and fitness groups. You can also sample … Continue reading → Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done … Continue reading → Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up 9:00 am Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up @ Olivewood Cemetery Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up Olivewood is located next to White Oak Bayou, and is therefore surrounded by lush flora. It only takes about a week in the summer for the cemetery to be overrun with vegetation. Beyond routine mowing and weeding, … Continue reading → Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. … Continue reading → Wildlife Center of Texas’ Charity Golf Event 9:00 am Wildlife Center of Texas’ Charity Golf Event @ TopGolf (Katy) Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Tee Off to Support the Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center of Texas The Wildlife Center of Texas is is the only trauma and wildlife rehabilitation center in southeast Texas that treats all injured, sick, or orphaned native wildlife species. It is … Continue reading → Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles 10:00 am Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles @ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary Dec 1 @ 10:00 am Tickets 1ST SATURDAY BOLIVAR FLATS BEACH RAMBLES Come explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary and see what the forces of nature have left for us on the beach and in the wrack lines with Sanctuaries Manager Pete Deichmann. You’ll walk along the … Continue reading → Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) 10:00 am Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) @ Salvage Warehouse Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets All of the material at Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse has been reclaimed from historic houses that Historic Houston has deconstructed, as well as individual items that have been brought to our Salvage Warehouse. The Salvage Warehouse, now located at 1200 National, has … Continue reading → Mandell Park’s Toy Swap 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click … Continue reading → Nature Center Without Walls 10:00 am Nature Center Without Walls @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Stop by the Nature Center Without Walls to learn about nature topics, plus current events and activities at the Preserve. For more information visit Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on … Continue reading → Neches River Adventure 10:00 am Neches River Adventure @ Riverfront Park in Beaumont Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Big Thicket Association operates The Ivory Bill, a covered excursion boat on the Neches River for school field trips, social events and Nature classes. The boat operates on the open river, and is capable of navigating the shallows of … Continue reading → Nurture Nature Series: “Birding” 10:00 am Nurture Nature Series: “Birding” @ Baytown Nature Center Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Birds are always a popular topic at the Baytown Nature Center. In fact, people come from all around the area to bird at one of the favorite sites on the Texas Coastal Birding Trail. The center’s monthly Nurture Nature Series … Continue reading → Old Fashioned Christmas 10:00 am Old Fashioned Christmas @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets There’s nothing like Jones Park’s annual Old-Fashioned Christmas to get you in the Yuletide spirit! Held the first Saturday in December, visitors are taken back in time for an evening of food and festive entertainment. Reservations are required for this event. Old-Fashioned Christmas … Continue reading → Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one … Continue reading → Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 1 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in … Continue reading → Houston Audubon’s Holiday at the Cabin 6:00 pm Houston Audubon’s Holiday at the Cabin @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Crafts for kids, hot chocolate and cider, yummy holiday treats, holiday movie on the lawn, shopping in the nature store, special guests, raffles and much more! No reservations required. Admission tickets will be sold at the door, $3.00 per person.Share … Continue reading →
2 Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Dec 2 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise … Continue reading → Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9:00 am Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each … Continue reading → East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by the Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market is open every Sunday from 10am – 2pm on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfa’s Restaurant. Unique among Houston’s farmers markets, … Continue reading → Chimney Rock Market 12:00 pm Chimney Rock Market Dec 2 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Chimney Rock Market is an outdoor market that features local artists and farmers. Beginning on Feb. 18, 2018, are open the first Sunday of each month. Their vendors sell mouth-watering eats and artisan gifts the whole family can enjoy. As … Continue reading → Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in … Continue reading →	3 SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity 1:30 pm SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity @ Varies Dec 3 @ 1:30 pm Tickets The SPARK School Program works with schools and neighborhoods to develop community parks on public school grounds. In the past 30 years, SPARK has built over 200+ community parks throughout the Houston/Harris County area. Each park is unique, with its … Continue reading → Texans Play 60 4:00 pm Texans Play 60 @ Levy Park Dec 3 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Join the Houston Texans and Texas Children’s Hospital at Levy Park Houston on Monday, December 3 for an evening of fun-filled events to keep your kids active! Register today: http://ow.ly/TWa530mxYdk (Registration is not required to attend, but we will use this to send updated information before the event.) … Continue reading → Bayou Land Conservancy Strategic Conservancy Plan meeting 5:00 pm Bayou Land Conservancy Strategic Conservancy Plan meeting Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Bayou Land Conservancy invites you to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. We would love your input for our Strategic Conservation. Discussions will be around the unique habitats in our area, and … Continue reading → Data Jam – Texas Environmental Data 5:30 pm Data Jam – Texas Environmental Data @ TX/RX Labs Dec 3 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Sketch City hosts a data jam with One Breath Partnership and TX/RX Labs. Come join us to work with the BREATHE API and learn how to analyze environmental data in the Houston region.Share this:Click to email this to a friend … Continue reading →	4 Sheldon Lake Prairie Restoration 9:00 am Sheldon Lake Prairie Restoration @ Sheldon Lake Sate Park & Environmental Learning Center Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Every Tuesday. Join volunteers to help with the ongoing restoration of historic tall grass prairie. Activities include separating and potting rescued grasses, planting mature grasses and collecting seed. No training necessary. Held at Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning … Continue reading → Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks, and crafts, your children will be inspired with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world around them. Each week’s Titmouse Club lesson features a different nature theme, focusing on Houston-area animals and habitats. … Continue reading → Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Dec 4 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see … Continue reading → Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Dec 4 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote … Continue reading → UH Sustainability Meetup – Urban Beekeeping 5:00 pm UH Sustainability Meetup – Urban Beekeeping @ University of Houston - Student Center Skyline Room (#223) Dec 4 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets We have all been hearing about how bee populations are declining, which has brought highlighted attention to the vital role pollinators play in our modern world. But how can you help bees and other pollinators in the city? Join the … Continue reading → “Texas Bullet Train, Y’all Aboard!” Lecture and Tour 6:30 pm “Texas Bullet Train, Y’all Aboard!” Lecture and Tour @ Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) Dec 4 @ 6:30 pm Tickets The lightest, most aerodynamic and energy efficient train series to date–Shinkansen’s N700 Supreme–will be the latest addition to the railroad legacy of Houston, whose official city seal boasts a train engine as a symbol of progress. Michael J. Moore, VP … Continue reading → Vegan World Radio 8:00 pm Vegan World Radio @ 90.1 KPFT Dec 4 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Vegan World Radio is dedicated to telling the story of the vegan revolution that’s saving the animals, the planet, and our health. Tune in every Tuesday night 8-9 pm on KPFT, 90.1 FM, and online at http://www.kpft.org. You can access the archive of past Vegan World … Continue reading →	5 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Dec 5 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas and Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City … Continue reading → Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join us for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot. … Continue reading → Advanced Composter Training 10:00 am Advanced Composter Training @ AgriLife Extension Office - Fort Bend Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Compost has benefits in gardens and landscapes. Most people try what they think is composting but often end up with trash piles. This training is meant to help explain the correct way to home compost as well as the added … Continue reading → Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks, and crafts, your children will be inspired with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world around them. Each week’s Titmouse Club lesson features a different nature theme, focusing on Houston-area animals and habitats. … Continue reading → Winter Gator Tales with BNC 10:00 am Winter Gator Tales with BNC @ Baytown Nature Center Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Winter Gator Tales is a pre-school program for ages 3-5. The program is held every Wednesday, starting on Dec. 5, 2018, until Feb. 20, 2019. December 5 – What is a Habitat December 12 – Preparing for Winter December 19 – … Continue reading → City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting. The City Hall Farmers Market features more than … Continue reading → Wednesday Bird Program – Christmas Bird Counts, Then and Now by Fred Collins 1:30 pm Wednesday Bird Program – Christmas Bird Counts, Then and Now by Fred Collins @ Kleb Woods Nature Center Dec 5 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Fred’s “Birding Then and Now” program with Bob Honig was so popular that he was inspired to do another one. This time, Fred will be talking about how Christmas Bird Counts have changed over the last 50 years that he’s … Continue reading → EPIC Service Club in Baytown, TX 4:00 pm EPIC Service Club in Baytown, TX @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Dec 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets The Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center and the Baytown Nature Center are hosting a free service learning club for high school teens. Under the supervision of Christina Butcher, Baytown Nature Center Naturalist, and Wetlands Center Education Coordinator, Jina Faith, … Continue reading → Nature Story Time 4:00 pm Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 5 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets What: Stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more for preschoolers and their caregivers. When: Every Wednesday at 4pm This is a free, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let them know if you are coming with a … Continue reading → Conversations About Non-Fiction Books with Donna Mosher and Steve Stelzer 6:00 pm Conversations About Non-Fiction Books with Donna Mosher and Steve Stelzer @ Green Building Resource Center Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join Donna Mosher and Steve Stelzer to discuss non-fiction books through the lens of ’The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible’ by Charles Eisenstein. A couple years ago, Donna started a Facebook group to discuss TMBWOHKIP. At this … Continue reading → Heartwood Master Naturalist Chapter Meeting 6:00 pm Heartwood Master Naturalist Chapter Meeting @ W.G. Jones State Forest Education Building Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets http://www.heartwoodtmn.org/whats-happening/chapter-meeting Join Us at the Monthly Chapter Meeting All Chapter members and prospective members are invited! 1st Wednesday of each month – 6:00 p.m. Chapter announcements + Guest Speaker Want to see the upcoming topics? Click here for the full … Continue reading → UHCL presents “Earthrise” 6:00 pm UHCL presents “Earthrise” @ University of Houston Clear Lake Bayou Theater Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets University of Houston-Clear Lake is hosting a special screening of the award-winning film “Earthrise.” “Earthrise tells the story of the first image captured of the Earth from space in 1968. Told solely by the Apollo 8 Astronauts, the film recounts … Continue reading → UHCL’s Film Screening: EarthRise 6:00 pm UHCL’s Film Screening: EarthRise @ UHCL Bayou Theatre Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets University of Houston-Clear Lake will host a special screening of award-winning film EarthRise. EarthRise tells the story of the first image captured of the Earth from space in 1968. This iconic image had a powerful impact on the astronauts and … Continue reading → CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering 7:00 pm CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering @ The Black Labrador Pub Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Please join us to learn more about what is “cohousing” and what’s happening with cohousing in Houston. Come early and stay late if you want to chat more with the core members. Many of us arrive by 6:30 PM. Everyone is … Continue reading → Kinder Institute Forum: Bruce Katz 7:00 pm Kinder Institute Forum: Bruce Katz @ Museum of Fine Arts Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Bruce Katz, cofounder of New Localism Advisors, will reveal where the real power to create change lies and how it can be used to address our most serious social, economic and environmental challenges. For more information, visit kinder.rice.edu/events.Share this:Click to email … Continue reading →	6 Texas Children in Nature Summit and Champions Luncheon 7:30 am Texas Children in Nature Summit and Champions Luncheon @ Holiday Inn Corpus Christi Downtown Marina Dec 6 @ 7:30 am – Dec 7 @ 12:00 pm Tickets Registration is Open: Click here to get registered Texas Children in Nature will host the annual Summit and Champions Luncheon this year on December 6 & 7, 2018 in Corpus Christi. The Summit will bring together leaders from the health, … Continue reading → Houston Botanic Garden Bird Survey 8:00 am Houston Botanic Garden Bird Survey @ Houston Botanic Garden (Glenbrook Golf Course) Dec 6 @ 8:00 am Tickets This monthly survey will help assess the current bird population and the changes to the population as the grounds are converted into the botanic garden They meet the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 AM at the current golf … Continue reading → Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory … Continue reading → A Closer Look at Nature: What in the World is a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker? 10:00 am A Closer Look at Nature: What in the World is a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker? @ Kleb Woods Nature Center Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Learn about Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers at this program designed especially for school-aged children.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to … Continue reading → Advanced Composter Training 10:00 am Advanced Composter Training @ AgriLife Extension Office - Fort Bend Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Compost has benefits in gardens and landscapes. Most people try what they think is composting but often end up with trash piles. This training is meant to help explain the correct way to home compost as well as the added … Continue reading → Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine, from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian … Continue reading → Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3:00 pm Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Dec 6 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each … Continue reading → Westchase Farmers Market 3:00 pm Westchase Farmers Market @ Parking lot of St. Cyril's of Alexandria Church Dec 6 @ 3:00 pm – Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm Tickets The Westchase Farmers Market is ponsored by the Westchase District. It operates every Thursday, rain or shine, starting at 3:00 pm (4 to 7 pm during the summer months) in the parking lot of St. Cyril’s of Alexandria Church, 10503 Westheimer … Continue reading → Mid-Main Market 6:00 pm Mid-Main Market Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Music, prepared food, produce and more, all benefiting local non-profits. Join Urban Harvest on the first Thursday of every month on 3606 Main St. For more information, contact Urban Harvest at [email protected] or 713.880.5540. Urban Harvest envisions a healthier city where everyone … Continue reading → Septic System Maintenance Course for Homeowners 6:30 pm Septic System Maintenance Course for Homeowners @ Palacios Educational Pavilion Dec 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The Texas Water Resources Institute is offering free septic system maintenance courses for homeowners in Matagorda County. Presentations will cover basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities of a conventional septic system. To register, call 979-245-4100.Share this:Click to email … Continue reading →	7 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 7 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out our website www.abnc.org for more information.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens … Continue reading → Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join us for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot. … Continue reading → Septic System Maintenance Course for Homeowners 9:30 am Septic System Maintenance Course for Homeowners @ Matagorda County Fairgrounds Multipurpose Room Dec 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets The Texas Water Resources Institute is offering free septic system maintenance courses for homeowners in Matagorda County. Presentations will cover basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities of a conventional septic system. To register, call 979-245-4100.Share this:Click to email … Continue reading → Advanced Composter Training 10:00 am Advanced Composter Training @ AgriLife Extension Office - Fort Bend Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Compost has benefits in gardens and landscapes. Most people try what they think is composting but often end up with trash piles. This training is meant to help explain the correct way to home compost as well as the added … Continue reading → Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to … Continue reading → Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and … Continue reading → Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies 1:00 pm Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and … Continue reading → Owl Prowls in West Houston 7:00 pm Owl Prowls in West Houston @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Owl Prowls begin with a lively program on owls including a rare opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls at the Edith Moore log cabin. Then, you’ll go out on the Sanctuary’s wooded trails in search of wild owls. For more … Continue reading →	8 Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the … Continue reading → Holiday with the Cranes: Coffee & Cranes… 8:00 am Holiday with the Cranes: Coffee & Cranes… @ Moody Gardens Golf Course Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Coffee & Cranes with Kristine Rivers Sandhill Cranes: Our Elegant Winter Guests Every winter Galveston is graced by the presence of our elegant guests, the Sandhill Cranes. Standing nearly 4 feet tall, with striking plumage, they are hard to miss! … Continue reading → Peach Street Farmers Market 8:00 am Peach Street Farmers Market @ Peach Street Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Their mission is to create an environment where people connect with area farmers, businesses, and neighbors through education, commerce, and entertainment fostering community, economic development, entrepreneurship, health and wellness in order to build a healthier Brazoria County.Share this:Click to email … Continue reading → Second Saturday Bird Walks 8:00 am Second Saturday Bird Walks @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets Free to attend, donations appreciated. Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Join us on the second Saturday of each month at the front door of the building … Continue reading → Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market 8:00 am Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market @ St. John's parking lot Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market bring the bounty of the garden to Houstonians every Saturday year round, rain or shine, 8-12pm. Growers offer locally produced vegetables, fruits, farm products, dairy products, prepared foods, cut flowers and plants. The Urban … Continue reading → Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as “The Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market,” a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at … Continue reading → High Island Workdays 8:30 am High Island Workdays @ High Island Dec 8 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Workdays are held once a month, October through March on the second Saturday of the month. We start work around 8:30 AM and work until about noon, when we break for lunch, provided by Houston Audubon and prepared by the … Continue reading → Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa … Continue reading → Energy Corridor Farmers Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmers Market Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it is It is to provide residents and visitors of both the District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to … Continue reading → Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continue to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, … Continue reading → Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done … Continue reading → Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. … Continue reading → Urban Harvest’s Insectary Gardens 9:30 am Urban Harvest’s Insectary Gardens @ Houston Museum of Natural Science, Moran Conference Room Dec 8 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Insectaries are fascinating gardens – in bloom much of the time, and alive with some of nature’s most interesting creatures. Organic gardeners depend on beneficial insects as one of many front-line defenses against pest species. Yet how do we invite … Continue reading → A Polar Express Christmas 10:00 am A Polar Express Christmas @ Jones Hall Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets All aboard! Find your compartment and get ready for a magical journey to the North Pole on The Polar Express. Featuring the original storybook images projected on the big screen, this timeless tale of a boy who believes will have your … Continue reading → ArCH’s 10th Annual Gingerbread Build Off 10:00 am ArCH’s 10th Annual Gingerbread Build Off @ Hermann Square Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Team registration for the 2018 event is open to local architecture firms, design professionals, students, and enthusiasts seeking the coveted Grand Prix de Show for their edible structure. Additional awards will be given in categories including 1st and 2nd Runner … Continue reading → HOLIDAY PARTY AT KINDER STATION 10:00 am HOLIDAY PARTY AT KINDER STATION @ Hermann Park Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Park is decked out to celebrate. This Saturday, December 8, join us for the Holiday Party at Kinder Station and the Holiday Market. The market, curated by Sawyer Flea, is … Continue reading → Mandell Park’s Toy Swap 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click … Continue reading → Morning in the Country 10:00 am Morning in the Country @ Blackwood Educational Land Institute Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Join Blackwood for a beautiful, relaxing morning in the country. Take a self-guided tour of the farm, enjoy a delicious lunch with ingredients from our gardens, take a class with our Farm Director or local experts, and more.Share this:Click to … Continue reading → Neches River Adventure 10:00 am Neches River Adventure @ Riverfront Park in Beaumont Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Big Thicket Association operates The Ivory Bill, a covered excursion boat on the Neches River for school field trips, social events and Nature classes. The boat operates on the open river, and is capable of navigating the shallows of … Continue reading → Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one … Continue reading → Holiday in the Gardens and Winter Plant Sale 11:00 am Holiday in the Gardens and Winter Plant Sale @ Mercer Botanic Gardens Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate the holiday season with music, food, crafts, shopping, and more during Holiday in the Gardens at Mercer Botanic Gardens. This family-oriented event offers a holiday market, winter plant sale, and a Children’s Corner. Attractions include face painting, a visit … Continue reading → Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting 11:30 am Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting @ Houston Advanced Research Center Dec 8 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Tickets Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a non-partisan, grass-roots organization that works to create political will for climate solutions by building constructive and respectful working relationships with members of Congress. CCL advocates for Carbon Fee and Dividend (CF&D), a revenue-neutral, market-based … Continue reading → Chasing Birds with Greg Whittaker 1:00 pm Chasing Birds with Greg Whittaker @ Moody Gardens Golf Course Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets In 2018, Greg Whittaker embarked on a yearlong survey of Moody Gardens 240 acre property with the intent to showcase the diversity of species that use the habitats or can be viewed from Moody Gardens throughout the year. The adjacent … Continue reading → Geocaching 101 1:00 pm Geocaching 101 @ Galveston Island State Park Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Learn how to find hidden treasures within the park and around the globe with this short, activity-based program about geocaching. “Geo” = Earth, “cache” = something hidden, like treasure or supplies. ***Please notify Ranger Lisa if you have a group … Continue reading → Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in … Continue reading → Yoga in the Woods 3:30 pm Yoga in the Woods @ Huntsville State Park Dec 8 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets An afternoon of stress-free relaxation in the woods as Yoga Instructor Holly N. She will leads through some basic yoga positions. This event is open to all ages and there is no additional fee, but you do need to bring … Continue reading → Winter Farm-to-Table Experience 5:00 pm Winter Farm-to-Table Experience @ Blackwood Educational Land Institute Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets As of Dec. 3, 2018, there is only one spot left for the 2nd annual Blackwood holiday dinner. The evening includes delightful farm experiences, cocktail hour on the Baleyfield porch overlooking the gardens, a 5-course meal prepared with produce from … Continue reading → Owl Prowls in Southeast Houston 6:00 pm Owl Prowls in Southeast Houston @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets You are invited to join the Houston Audubon education staff for a fun and educational presentation about local owls, meet three live rehabilitated owls in the Bayou Barn at Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center and take a hike through the … Continue reading → Trees & Stars Winter Celebration 6:00 pm Trees & Stars Winter Celebration @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Join the Arboretum and the Houston Astronomical Society for a winter celebration. Enjoy festive food, Saint Arnold beer, Katz Coffee, and a hot chocolate bar inside. Outside, hike through the winter woods and look through telescopes to see the moon … Continue reading → Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. Monthly Meeting 6:00 pm Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. Monthly Meeting @ Houston Community College Conference Center Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Join Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. for our “Vegan 2nd Saturdays” Monthly Meetings, Presentations & Vegan Potlucks Held on the “2nd Saturdays” of each month, we will enjoy a delicious vegan potluck and meeting, along with a discussion, film screening, food … Continue reading → KPB’s 25th Annual Tour De Lites 6:30 pm KPB’s 25th Annual Tour De Lites @ Shadycrest Elementary School Dec 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Keep Pearland Beautiful will be hosting its 25th Annual Tour de Lites Family Bicycle Ride on Saturday, December 8. The one and a half hour evening recreational ride begins at 7 p.m. at Shadycrest Elementary and goes through the Green … Continue reading →
9 Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Dec 9 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise … Continue reading → Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9:00 am Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Dec 9 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each … Continue reading → East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by the Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market is open every Sunday from 10am – 2pm on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfa’s Restaurant. Unique among Houston’s farmers markets, … Continue reading → Farmers Market at Bridgeland 12:30 pm Farmers Market at Bridgeland Dec 9 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets The market is a monthly gathering of high-quality vendors bringing fresh local produce, pastured meats, free-range eggs, goat cheese, honey, jellies, pasta, pickles, live plants, natural home & pet products, soaps, lotions, and much more right to your neighborhood! The … Continue reading → Holiday in the Park 1:00 pm Holiday in the Park @ Sheldon Lake State Park Dec 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Get in the holiday spirit at Sheldon Lake State Park Join Sheldon Lake State Park rangers for an afternoon filled with festive fun. There will be activities and crafts for you to enjoy with friends and family. Be sure to … Continue reading → Houston Climate Protection Alliance Meeting 1:00 pm Houston Climate Protection Alliance Meeting @ First Unitarian Universalist Church Dec 9 @ 1:00 pm Tickets HCPA generally meets the second Sunday of the month, 1:00 PM (possibly 12:30 summer months) to about 1:30, on the second floor (check Sunday activities sheet at front desk for room assignment) at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin St. … Continue reading → Jewish Culture Fest 1:00 pm Jewish Culture Fest @ Levy Park Dec 9 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center brings you an afternoon to celebrate Jewish culture. This event will feature live music, crafts, specialty foods, art and social action projects, and an amazing Summer Camp Fun Tent. Share this:Click to email this to … Continue reading → Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in … Continue reading →	10 Hermann Park Bird Survey 7:30 am Hermann Park Bird Survey @ Hermann Park Dec 10 @ 7:30 am Tickets Volunteer Coordinator: Jim Winn The public is invited to join us at Hermann Park on the second Monday morning of each month. There is no charge for these bird walks and children are welcome. We meet in parking lot “D” on the … Continue reading → SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity 1:30 pm SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity @ Varies Dec 10 @ 1:30 pm Tickets The SPARK School Program works with schools and neighborhoods to develop community parks on public school grounds. In the past 30 years, SPARK has built over 200+ community parks throughout the Houston/Harris County area. Each park is unique, with its … Continue reading → Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas 6:30 pm Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas @ Forest Room (B1418), Bayou Building University of Houston-Clear Lake Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Clear Lake Chapter meetings are on the 2nd Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is a meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting at 6:45 p.m. and program at 7 p.m. Meetings … Continue reading → Houston Urban Gardeners (HUG) Meeting 6:30 pm Houston Urban Gardeners (HUG) Meeting Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm Tickets The purpose of HUG is to fully support Houstonians growing their own food and eating more fresh local produce. We do this with timely presentations at monthly meetings, an informative website (www.HoustonUrbanGardeners.org), a free, content-packed monthly e-newsletter, a Twitter and … Continue reading → TCEQ RESTORE Public Input Meetings 6:30 pm TCEQ RESTORE Public Input Meetings @ Texas A&M University-Galveston, Room 100 (Auditorium), Classroom Laboratory Building (Building 3700) Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality have been hosting meetings to receive input from the public on priorities for available RESTORE funding, which benefits coastal areas of Texas and other states along the Gulf of Mexico. The RESTORE funds come … Continue reading →	11 Sheldon Lake Prairie Restoration 9:00 am Sheldon Lake Prairie Restoration @ Sheldon Lake Sate Park & Environmental Learning Center Dec 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Every Tuesday. Join volunteers to help with the ongoing restoration of historic tall grass prairie. Activities include separating and potting rescued grasses, planting mature grasses and collecting seed. No training necessary. Held at Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning … Continue reading → Readiness for Resilience: Discovery Workshop 9:30 am Readiness for Resilience: Discovery Workshop @ University of Houston Student Center South Multipurpose Room (Building 565) Dec 11 @ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Tickets Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host Readiness for Resilience: A Smart Technology Roadmap for Texas Discovery Workshop at University of Houston Student Center South Multipurpose Room, 4455 University Drive, Building 565, Houston. Participants are invited to provide input about the … Continue reading → Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks, and crafts, your children will be inspired with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world around them. Each week’s Titmouse Club lesson features a different nature theme, focusing on Houston-area animals and habitats. … Continue reading → Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Dec 11 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see … Continue reading → Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Dec 11 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote … Continue reading → White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The White Oak Bayou Association board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except November) at 7:00 pm. If you would like to join us for our board meetings, please call 765-426-1743 to confirm. From time to time … Continue reading → Winter Birds: December 11 & 15 7:00 pm Winter Birds: December 11 & 15 @ HAS Office Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm Tickets Register online at www.houstonaudubon.org or contact Juanita Perkins at [email protected] In this class we will focus on the many species who winter in our region, including raptors, waterbirds, sparrows, and other land birds. Comes with a field trip for Saturday, … Continue reading → Vegan World Radio 8:00 pm Vegan World Radio @ 90.1 KPFT Dec 11 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Vegan World Radio is dedicated to telling the story of the vegan revolution that’s saving the animals, the planet, and our health. Tune in every Tuesday night 8-9 pm on KPFT, 90.1 FM, and online at http://www.kpft.org. You can access the archive of past Vegan World … Continue reading →	12 Deadline: Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence Deadline: Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence Dec 12 all-day Tickets Applications are being accepted for the Ruder Bruner Award for Urban Excellence, a national design award celebrating transformative places that contribute to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of American cities. One Gold Medal ($50,000 cash award) and four Silver … Continue reading → Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Dec 12 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas and Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City … Continue reading → Deer Park Prairie: Workday 9:00 am Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie Dec 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Visitation of Deer Park Prairie is by appointment only. Since the prairie will be attended on scheduled workdays, they will be ideal days to visit. Please email [email protected] for appointment on either workdays or any other days. 1222 E. Purdue … Continue reading → Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 12 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join us for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot. … Continue reading → Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks, and crafts, your children will be inspired with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world around them. Each week’s Titmouse Club lesson features a different nature theme, focusing on Houston-area animals and habitats. … Continue reading → Winter Gator Tales with BNC 10:00 am Winter Gator Tales with BNC @ Baytown Nature Center Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Winter Gator Tales is a pre-school program for ages 3-5. The program is held every Wednesday, starting on Dec. 5, 2018, until Feb. 20, 2019. December 5 – What is a Habitat December 12 – Preparing for Winter December 19 – … Continue reading → City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting. The City Hall Farmers Market features more than … Continue reading → EPIC Service Club in Baytown, TX 4:00 pm EPIC Service Club in Baytown, TX @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Dec 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets The Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center and the Baytown Nature Center are hosting a free service learning club for high school teens. Under the supervision of Christina Butcher, Baytown Nature Center Naturalist, and Wetlands Center Education Coordinator, Jina Faith, … Continue reading → Nature Story Time 4:00 pm Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 12 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets What: Stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more for preschoolers and their caregivers. When: Every Wednesday at 4pm This is a free, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let them know if you are coming with a … Continue reading → Holiday Open House 5:30 pm Holiday Open House @ Air Alliance Houston Dec 12 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Join Air Alliance Houston for their end of year open house to celebrate their collective accomplishments and learn about upcoming campaigns. The Open House will be held on Wednesday, December 12th from 5:30-8:30pm at their office on Leeland.Share this:Click to … Continue reading → Honoring Barry Moore at AIAH Holiday Party 5:30 pm Honoring Barry Moore at AIAH Holiday Party @ Museum of Fine Arts Houston Dec 12 @ 5:30 pm Tickets Barry Moore, FAIA will be honored at the AIAH Annual Holiday Party at the MFAH with AIA Houston’s Award for Career Distinction. AIAH will purchase, with your donations, an object designed by an architect for the MFAH/AIA Design Collection. To … Continue reading → Engineers Without Borders monthly meeting 7:00 pm Engineers Without Borders monthly meeting @ American Red Cross Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets All are welcome to attend.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click … Continue reading →	13 HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday 9:00 am HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Volunteers meet the second and fourth Thursday of every month to propagate plants from locally collected native seed. A typical workday may include seeding pots, bumping up trays into 1-gallon containers, separating seedlings, and weeding pots. They will also have special … Continue reading → HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays 9:00 am HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays @ HPARD Greenhouse Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Habitat Restoration Our volunteer group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the HPARD Greenhouse. We propagate plants from locally collected native seed. A typical workday may include seeding pots, bumping up trays … Continue reading → Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse 9:00 am Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Anyone interested in native plants is invited to join Gulf Coast Master Naturalists on the propagation workdays on second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 9:00 am to noon. Please note this is the new site in Memorial Park. RSVP to Lan Shen … Continue reading → Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory … Continue reading → The Houston Green Book Discussion Group 12:00 pm The Houston Green Book Discussion Group @ Downtown Main Library Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets The City of Houston hosts The Houston Green Book Discussion Group on the second Thursdays of the month at the Downtown Main Library at noon. April’s book is DRAWDOWN by Paul Hawken. “A fascinating read,” says Steve Stelzer. For more information, visit … Continue reading → Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Dec 13 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine, from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian … Continue reading → Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3:00 pm Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Dec 13 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each … Continue reading → Westchase Farmers Market 3:00 pm Westchase Farmers Market @ Parking lot of St. Cyril's of Alexandria Church Dec 13 @ 3:00 pm – Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm Tickets The Westchase Farmers Market is ponsored by the Westchase District. It operates every Thursday, rain or shine, starting at 3:00 pm (4 to 7 pm during the summer months) in the parking lot of St. Cyril’s of Alexandria Church, 10503 Westheimer … Continue reading → Preserving Your Harvest: Jelly Making 101 6:00 pm Preserving Your Harvest: Jelly Making 101 @ Hermann Park Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Thursday, December 13, 6 pm – 7:30 pm Did you have a bumper crop from your garden this season? Join Kyle Wolfe in the McGovern Centennial Gardens as he shares the basics of preserving your garden fruits and vegetables through … Continue reading → Holiday Social with TAEP, AWMA-GCC, and SAME 6:30 pm Holiday Social with TAEP, AWMA-GCC, and SAME @ Saint Arnold Brewing Company Dec 13 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Join the Texas Association of Environment Professionals (TAEP), the Air and Waste Management Association- Gulf Coast Chapter (AWMA-GCC), and the Society for American Military Engineers Houston/Galveston Post (SAME) for a fun celebration, games, and as always, great networking and camaraderie. … Continue reading → The Texas Association of Environment Professionals (TAEP): Holiday Social 6:30 pm The Texas Association of Environment Professionals (TAEP): Holiday Social @ Saint Arnold Brewing Company Dec 13 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Please join TAEP, A&WMA-GCC, and SAME for a fun celebration, games, raffle, prizes, and as always, great networking and camaraderie!! Saint Arnold draft beers and root beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and BBQ dinner will be served! Cost: $35 for members of TAEP, AWMA-GCC, or SAME (Note: AWMA … Continue reading →	14 Audubon Christmas Bird Count Audubon Christmas Bird Count @ Various locations Dec 14 2018 – Jan 5 2019 all-day Tickets The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is Dec. 14, 2018, through Jan. 5, 2019, each year. Organized by the National Audubon Society, this global, all-volunteer effort collects data on local bird populations. Individual counts are open to birders of all levels, … Continue reading → Cypress Top Senior History Bus Trip Cypress Top Senior History Bus Trip @ Varies Dec 14 – Dec 15 all-day Tickets RSVP by emailing [email protected] or calling (281) 357-5324 to be added to the wait list. Must be at least 50 years of age to participate. You may only sign up yourself and/or plus one (friend/spouse). No multiple reservations. A confirmation email will be sent … Continue reading → Deadline: TCEQ’s Take Care of Texas Video Contest for Students Deadline: TCEQ’s Take Care of Texas Video Contest for Students Dec 14 all-day Tickets The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) invites students in 6th through 12th grades to enter the annual Take Care of Texas Video Contest. The contest deadline is Friday, December 14, 2018, and the public will have the opportunity to … Continue reading → Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 14 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out our website www.abnc.org for more information.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens … Continue reading → Texas City Prairie Preserve Volunteer Workdays 8:30 am Texas City Prairie Preserve Volunteer Workdays @ Texas City Prairie Preserve Dec 14 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and get back to nature? Become a Nature Conservancy volunteer! We’ve established a robust volunteer program at our Texas City Prairie Preserve, a 2,300-acre expanse of coastal prairie and marshland just south of Houston. … Continue reading → Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join us for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot. … Continue reading → Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to … Continue reading → Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and … Continue reading → Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies 1:00 pm Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and … Continue reading → Webinar: Wetlands Ecology Variation Across the US 2:00 pm Webinar: Wetlands Ecology Variation Across the US @ Online Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets This is the fourth webinar in ASWM and NRCS’s jointly-developed nine-part wetland training webinar series. The webinar will begin with a presentation on the variability in wetlands across the country, including how specific wetland functions and services vary by wetland … Continue reading →	15 Audubon Bird Survey 7:30 am Audubon Bird Survey @ Hogg Bird Sanctuary Dec 15 @ 7:30 am Tickets Leader: Cin-Ty Lee Houston Audubon is conducting a monthly survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary. Surveys are normally scheduled for the third Saturday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Beginners, experts, or even if you’re just curious. Everyone will meet at the … Continue reading → 4th Saturday Bird Walks 8:00 am 4th Saturday Bird Walks @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_ Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Join Bethany Foshee, Edith Moore Sanctuary Manager, and Paul Fagala of Wild Birds Unlimited, for a free bird walk at Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary, September through May on the 4th Saturday of the month. Bird walks last 1 hour. Birders can arrive and leave … Continue reading → Baytown Farmers Market 8:00 am Baytown Farmers Market @ Town Square Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Baytown Farmers Market hosts it’s monthly Market on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Town Square on Texas Avenue. The vibe is similar to a Hallmark movie setting. Come out to a peaceful … Continue reading → Bird Banding at GCBO 8:00 am Bird Banding at GCBO @ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Bird Banding at GCBO 8:00am-noon Event Date: Saturday, 09/19/15 8:00 AM Bird Banding at the Lake Jackson Sanctuary and offices. The public is invited to join us as we work to collect baseline data on bird populations at our sanctuary. … Continue reading → Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the … Continue reading → Houston Arboretum Bird Survey 8:00 am Houston Arboretum Bird Survey @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets Leaders: Theo Ostler and Kelsey Low Meet in front of the building at the Houston Arboretum. The Third Saturday bird survey is a monthly event for experienced birders. It’s an opportunity for birders to help the Houston Arboretum keep a … Continue reading → Monthly Bird Survey at Willow Waterhole Park 8:00 am Monthly Bird Survey at Willow Waterhole Park @ Willow Waterhole Park Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Willow Waterhole Bird Survey was started in June 2007 and is held on the third Saturday of each month. During the 2-hour count, the number of species identified can range from around 30 in summer to over 50 in … Continue reading → Peach Street Farmers Market 8:00 am Peach Street Farmers Market @ Peach Street Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Their mission is to create an environment where people connect with area farmers, businesses, and neighbors through education, commerce, and entertainment fostering community, economic development, entrepreneurship, health and wellness in order to build a healthier Brazoria County.Share this:Click to email … Continue reading → Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market 8:00 am Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market @ St. John's parking lot Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market bring the bounty of the garden to Houstonians every Saturday year round, rain or shine, 8-12pm. Growers offer locally produced vegetables, fruits, farm products, dairy products, prepared foods, cut flowers and plants. The Urban … Continue reading → Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as “The Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market,” a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at … Continue reading → Monthly Volunteer Day at Buffalo Bayou Park 8:30 am Monthly Volunteer Day at Buffalo Bayou Park @ Wortham Insurance Visitor Center at The Water Works Dec 15 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for community-wide volunteer days at Buffalo Bayou Park happening the third Saturday of each month. Whether volunteering as a large or small group, or individually, your efforts will lead to a healthier … Continue reading → Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa … Continue reading → Community Workdays 9:00 am Community Workdays @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_ Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join Houston Audubon at the Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary for a morning of gardening and sanctuary maintenance. Houston Audubon’s team works 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., once a month on the 4th Saturday from September through May (3rd Saturday in … Continue reading → Energy Corridor Farmers Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmers Market Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it is It is to provide residents and visitors of both the District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to … Continue reading → Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continue to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, … Continue reading → Gulf Coast Young Ornithologists 9:00 am Gulf Coast Young Ornithologists @ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Dec 15 @ 9:00 am Tickets Gulf Coast Young Ornithologists monthly meeting Event Date: Saturday, 09/19/15 9:00 AM Join us for a fun filled morning of birding and exploring. For school age kids through 17 years of age. Share this:Click to email this to a friend … Continue reading → Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done … Continue reading → Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up 9:00 am Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up @ Historic Olivewood Cemetery Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Olivewood is located next to White Oak Bayou, and is therefore surrounded by lush flora. It only takes about a week in the summer for the cemetery to be overrun with vegetation. Beyond routine mowing and weeding, the Descendants of … Continue reading → Sheldon’s Volunteer Orientation 9:00 am Sheldon’s Volunteer Orientation @ Sheldon Lake State Park Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Looking for a new team to join? A new hobby? A new group? A new place to call your own? Sheldon Lake State Park is just around the corner! Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center has something for … Continue reading → Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. … Continue reading → Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park 9:00 am Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park @ Don Greene Nature Park Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join us Every 3rd Saturday of every month at “The Don Greene Nature Park”. A new, one acre Harris County neighborhood pocket park left to the county and dedicated in honor of Don Greene’s memory on October 2015. The Friends … Continue reading → Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) 10:00 am Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) @ Salvage Warehouse Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets All of the material at Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse has been reclaimed from historic houses that Historic Houston has deconstructed, as well as individual items that have been brought to our Salvage Warehouse. The Salvage Warehouse, now located at 1200 National, has … Continue reading → Mandell Park’s Toy Swap 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click … Continue reading → Neches River Adventure 10:00 am Neches River Adventure @ Riverfront Park in Beaumont Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Big Thicket Association operates The Ivory Bill, a covered excursion boat on the Neches River for school field trips, social events and Nature classes. The boat operates on the open river, and is capable of navigating the shallows of … Continue reading → Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one … Continue reading → Houston Audubon’s Hands-On Science Program 1:00 pm Houston Audubon’s Hands-On Science Program @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary Dec 15 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Houston Audubon Docents will lead a hands-on science program for families to participate in together. From building bird feeders to identifying backyard bugs, naturalists of all ages enjoy quality time outdoors, creative art projects, and guided nature walks. Nov 17: … Continue reading → Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 15 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in … Continue reading → 4th Saturday Nature Walks 2:00 pm 4th Saturday Nature Walks @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_ Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Join Houston Audubon for a free nature walk at Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary, September through May on the 4th Saturday of the month. Meet at the Edith Moore Cabin at 2 p.m. Please note that in November and December, the walk … Continue reading →
16 Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Dec 16 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise … Continue reading → Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9:00 am Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Dec 16 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each … Continue reading → East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by the Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market is open every Sunday from 10am – 2pm on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfa’s Restaurant. Unique among Houston’s farmers markets, … Continue reading → Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in … Continue reading →	17 Bird Survey with Houston Audubon 8:00 am Bird Survey with Houston Audubon @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Dec 17 @ 8:00 am Tickets Meeting Time: 8 a.m. in front of the restrooms Leaders: Mary Anne Weber, Skip Almoney Precinct 4’s Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve is an 80-acre property featuring Marshall Lake, which spans approximately 40 acres, plus a staff building, paved roads and parking lots, … Continue reading → SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity 1:30 pm SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity @ Varies Dec 17 @ 1:30 pm Tickets The SPARK School Program works with schools and neighborhoods to develop community parks on public school grounds. In the past 30 years, SPARK has built over 200+ community parks throughout the Houston/Harris County area. Each park is unique, with its … Continue reading → Brays Bayou Association Meeting 7:30 pm Brays Bayou Association Meeting @ The Gathering Place Dec 17 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The Brays Bayou Association meets the third Monday of each month at The Gathering Place. Brays Bayou Association does not currently have a website.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens … Continue reading →	18 Sheldon Lake Prairie Restoration 9:00 am Sheldon Lake Prairie Restoration @ Sheldon Lake Sate Park & Environmental Learning Center Dec 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Every Tuesday. Join volunteers to help with the ongoing restoration of historic tall grass prairie. Activities include separating and potting rescued grasses, planting mature grasses and collecting seed. No training necessary. Held at Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning … Continue reading → Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Dec 18 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see … Continue reading → Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Dec 18 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote … Continue reading → Public Meeting on Coastal Texas Protection & Restoration Feasibility Study 5:30 pm Public Meeting on Coastal Texas Protection & Restoration Feasibility Study @ Bay Area Community Center Dec 18 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Texas General Land Office, began an examination in November 2015 of the feasibility of constructing projects for coastal storm risk management and ecosystem restoration along the Texas coast. Coastal Texas … Continue reading → HREG Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm HREG Monthly Meeting @ HREG - 14th Floor Conference Room Dec 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets All are welcome to Houston Renewable Energy Group’s monthly meetings! They will have a presentation on an interesting aspect of renewable energy in Houston, review HREG business, progress, and plan events. After the meeting, they usually spend some time socializing … Continue reading → Vegan World Radio 8:00 pm Vegan World Radio @ 90.1 KPFT Dec 18 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Vegan World Radio is dedicated to telling the story of the vegan revolution that’s saving the animals, the planet, and our health. Tune in every Tuesday night 8-9 pm on KPFT, 90.1 FM, and online at http://www.kpft.org. You can access the archive of past Vegan World … Continue reading →	19 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Dec 19 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas and Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City … Continue reading → Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 19 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join us for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot. … Continue reading → Winter Gator Tales with BNC 10:00 am Winter Gator Tales with BNC @ Baytown Nature Center Dec 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Winter Gator Tales is a pre-school program for ages 3-5. The program is held every Wednesday, starting on Dec. 5, 2018, until Feb. 20, 2019. December 5 – What is a Habitat December 12 – Preparing for Winter December 19 – … Continue reading → City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Dec 19 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting. The City Hall Farmers Market features more than … Continue reading → EPIC Service Club in Baytown, TX 4:00 pm EPIC Service Club in Baytown, TX @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Dec 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets The Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center and the Baytown Nature Center are hosting a free service learning club for high school teens. Under the supervision of Christina Butcher, Baytown Nature Center Naturalist, and Wetlands Center Education Coordinator, Jina Faith, … Continue reading → Nature Story Time 4:00 pm Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 19 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets What: Stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more for preschoolers and their caregivers. When: Every Wednesday at 4pm This is a free, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let them know if you are coming with a … Continue reading → Houston GREEN Film Series 6:30 pm Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center Dec 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The films presented by the Houston Green Film Series are free to public and funded by volunteer efforts, in-kind contributions and donations from the public. In general, the series is screened on the third Wednesday of each month. The schedule … Continue reading →	20 Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour 9:00 am Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour @ Houston Community ToolBank Dec 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets Every third Thursday of the month from 9:00 to 10:00 am the Houston Community ToolBank host an open warehouse tour. The ToolBank lends tools (hammers, shovels, saws, etc.) and items (tents, tables, chairs, safety gear, etc.) to nonprofits, community groups … Continue reading → Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Dec 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory … Continue reading → Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Dec 20 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine, from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian … Continue reading → Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3:00 pm Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Dec 20 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each … Continue reading → Westchase Farmers Market 3:00 pm Westchase Farmers Market @ Parking lot of St. Cyril's of Alexandria Church Dec 20 @ 3:00 pm – Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm Tickets The Westchase Farmers Market is ponsored by the Westchase District. It operates every Thursday, rain or shine, starting at 3:00 pm (4 to 7 pm during the summer months) in the parking lot of St. Cyril’s of Alexandria Church, 10503 Westheimer … Continue reading → NPSOT Houston Chapter Meeting 6:45 pm NPSOT Houston Chapter Meeting @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Dec 20 @ 6:45 pm Tickets All of the activities, such as NPSOT monthly meetings and field trips, are open to the public and nearly all are free. Go to “Native Plant Lists” tab to get information about native plants for the garden. The featured presentation at the … Continue reading →	21 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 21 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out our website www.abnc.org for more information.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens … Continue reading → Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 21 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join us for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot. … Continue reading → Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to … Continue reading → Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and … Continue reading → Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies 1:00 pm Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and … Continue reading →	22 Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey 7:30 am Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey Dec 22 @ 7:30 am Tickets Bird Survey, Saturday, February 27, 7:30 a.m. with Damien Carey 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536 See (MAP for more details) Please bring a signed liability release: adult or adult+children Please do not park directly in front of our neighbors’ houses … Continue reading → Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Dec 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the … Continue reading → Peach Street Farmers Market 8:00 am Peach Street Farmers Market @ Peach Street Dec 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Their mission is to create an environment where people connect with area farmers, businesses, and neighbors through education, commerce, and entertainment fostering community, economic development, entrepreneurship, health and wellness in order to build a healthier Brazoria County.Share this:Click to email … Continue reading → Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market 8:00 am Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market @ St. John's parking lot Dec 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market bring the bounty of the garden to Houstonians every Saturday year round, rain or shine, 8-12pm. Growers offer locally produced vegetables, fruits, farm products, dairy products, prepared foods, cut flowers and plants. The Urban … Continue reading → Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Dec 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as “The Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market,” a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at … Continue reading → Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa … Continue reading → Deer Park Prairie: Workday 9:00 am Deer Park Prairie: Workday Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Workday: Saturday, February 27, 9:00 a.m. to noon or later Visitation of Deer Park Prairie is by appointment only. Since the prairie will be attended on scheduled workdays, they will be ideal days to visit. Please email [email protected] for appointment on either workdays … Continue reading → Energy Corridor Farmers Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmers Market Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it is It is to provide residents and visitors of both the District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to … Continue reading → Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continue to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, … Continue reading → Interpreting Nature workshop series 9:00 am Interpreting Nature workshop series @ Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets http://www.springcreekgreenway.org/naturecenter.htm In-field workshop for those who wish to lead nature walks. Conversations to help provide talking points on a wide variety of topics. Call for each month’s topic or for more details or to sign up for monthly e-mail notices. … Continue reading → Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done … Continue reading → Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. … Continue reading → Mandell Park’s Toy Swap 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click … Continue reading → Neches River Adventure 10:00 am Neches River Adventure @ Riverfront Park in Beaumont Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Big Thicket Association operates The Ivory Bill, a covered excursion boat on the Neches River for school field trips, social events and Nature classes. The boat operates on the open river, and is capable of navigating the shallows of … Continue reading → Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one … Continue reading → Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 22 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in … Continue reading → Full Moon Hike with BNC 5:00 pm Full Moon Hike with BNC @ Baytown Nature Center Dec 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Join Baytown Nature Center as they explore a different section of the nature center in the hopes of seeing nocturnal animal inhabitants. All sorts of things have been seen: no lions, tigers, or bears, but definitely raccoons, opossums, coyotes, owls, … Continue reading →
23 Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Dec 23 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise … Continue reading → Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9:00 am Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Dec 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each … Continue reading → East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Dec 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by the Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market is open every Sunday from 10am – 2pm on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfa’s Restaurant. Unique among Houston’s farmers markets, … Continue reading → Farmers Market At LaCenterra 11:00 am Farmers Market At LaCenterra @ LaCenterra Dec 23 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets The Farmers Market at LaCenterra is back! Make plans now to come out on the fourth Sunday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be local vendors and artisans selling honey, cheese, fresh eggs, seasonal vegetables … Continue reading → Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in … Continue reading →	24	25 Sheldon Lake Prairie Restoration 9:00 am Sheldon Lake Prairie Restoration @ Sheldon Lake Sate Park & Environmental Learning Center Dec 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Every Tuesday. Join volunteers to help with the ongoing restoration of historic tall grass prairie. Activities include separating and potting rescued grasses, planting mature grasses and collecting seed. No training necessary. Held at Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning … Continue reading → Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Dec 25 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see … Continue reading → Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Dec 25 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote … Continue reading → Vegan World Radio 8:00 pm Vegan World Radio @ 90.1 KPFT Dec 25 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Vegan World Radio is dedicated to telling the story of the vegan revolution that’s saving the animals, the planet, and our health. Tune in every Tuesday night 8-9 pm on KPFT, 90.1 FM, and online at http://www.kpft.org. You can access the archive of past Vegan World … Continue reading →	26 Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2 Bird Survey 7:30 am Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2 Bird Survey @ Archbishop Fiorenza Park Dec 26 @ 7:30 am Tickets Meet in front of the bathrooms near the parking lot off Eldridge. Are you looking for a fantastic place to see an amazing array of birds? Join Houston Audubon on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Archbishop Fiorenza Park (Phase … Continue reading → Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Dec 26 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas and Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City … Continue reading → Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 26 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join us for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot. … Continue reading → Winter Gator Tales with BNC 10:00 am Winter Gator Tales with BNC @ Baytown Nature Center Dec 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Winter Gator Tales is a pre-school program for ages 3-5. The program is held every Wednesday, starting on Dec. 5, 2018, until Feb. 20, 2019. December 5 – What is a Habitat December 12 – Preparing for Winter December 19 – … Continue reading → City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Dec 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting. The City Hall Farmers Market features more than … Continue reading → EPIC Service Club in Baytown, TX 4:00 pm EPIC Service Club in Baytown, TX @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Dec 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets The Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center and the Baytown Nature Center are hosting a free service learning club for high school teens. Under the supervision of Christina Butcher, Baytown Nature Center Naturalist, and Wetlands Center Education Coordinator, Jina Faith, … Continue reading → Nature Story Time 4:00 pm Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 26 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets What: Stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more for preschoolers and their caregivers. When: Every Wednesday at 4pm This is a free, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let them know if you are coming with a … Continue reading → Houston Chapter – Native Prairies Association of Texas (HNPAT) Meeting 6:30 pm Houston Chapter – Native Prairies Association of Texas (HNPAT) Meeting @ McGovern Centennial Gardens @ Hermann Park Dec 26 @ 6:30 pm Tickets HNPAT meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Cherie Flores Pavilion in McGovern Centennial Gardens @ Hermann Park. 1500 Hermann Drive, Houston 77004 (parking lot entrance is directly across the street from the Health Museum) Approximate GPS location: https://goo.gl/maps/j8msQ. Please join … Continue reading →	27 HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday 9:00 am HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Dec 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Volunteers meet the second and fourth Thursday of every month to propagate plants from locally collected native seed. A typical workday may include seeding pots, bumping up trays into 1-gallon containers, separating seedlings, and weeding pots. They will also have special … Continue reading → HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays 9:00 am HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays @ HPARD Greenhouse Dec 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Habitat Restoration Our volunteer group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the HPARD Greenhouse. We propagate plants from locally collected native seed. A typical workday may include seeding pots, bumping up trays … Continue reading → Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Dec 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory … Continue reading → Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Dec 27 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine, from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian … Continue reading → Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3:00 pm Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Dec 27 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each … Continue reading → Westchase Farmers Market 3:00 pm Westchase Farmers Market @ Parking lot of St. Cyril's of Alexandria Church Dec 27 @ 3:00 pm – Dec 27 @ 6:00 pm Tickets The Westchase Farmers Market is ponsored by the Westchase District. It operates every Thursday, rain or shine, starting at 3:00 pm (4 to 7 pm during the summer months) in the parking lot of St. Cyril’s of Alexandria Church, 10503 Westheimer … Continue reading → CTC Board Meeting 6:30 pm CTC Board Meeting @ Central Market on Weslayan Dec 27 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest … Continue reading → Night Flight: Prairie Moths & Other Night Insects, by Katy Emde 6:30 pm Night Flight: Prairie Moths & Other Night Insects, by Katy Emde @ Houston - Native Prairies Association of Texas Dec 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest … Continue reading → Prairie Seed Collecting 6:30 pm Prairie Seed Collecting @ Cherie Flores Pavilion in Hermann Park Dec 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The Houston Chapter of the Native Prairies Association of Texas, or HNPAT, meets monthly on 4th Thursdays of the month, most months (check calendar), at the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion in the McGovern Centennial Gardens @ Hermann Park! (1500 Hermann … Continue reading →	28 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 28 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out our website www.abnc.org for more information.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens … Continue reading → Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 28 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join us for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot. … Continue reading → Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour 10:00 am Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour @ Katy Prairie Conservancy Field Office Dec 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets All ages are welcome at the Indiangrass Preserve for a free walking tour on the Ann Hamilton Trail. Come learn about the history and value of the coastal prairie and KPC’s role in preserving these vanishing lands. Please bring water … Continue reading → Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Dec 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to … Continue reading → Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and … Continue reading → Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies 1:00 pm Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and … Continue reading → Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour 2:00 pm Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour @ Katy Prairie Conservancy Field Office Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets All ages are welcome at the Indiangrass Preserve for a free walking tour on the Ann Hamilton Trail. Come learn about the history and value of the coastal prairie and KPC’s role in preserving these vanishing lands. Please bring water … Continue reading → Houston Critical Mass 6:30 pm Houston Critical Mass @ Market Square Park, Downtown Houston Dec 28 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Critical Mass Houston is a casual bike ride starting from downtown Houston and going wherever. Meet up on the last Friday of the month between 6:45pm – 7:15pm at the Historical Market Square Park at 301 Milam in downtown. It happens … Continue reading →	29 Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Dec 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the … Continue reading → Peach Street Farmers Market 8:00 am Peach Street Farmers Market @ Peach Street Dec 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Their mission is to create an environment where people connect with area farmers, businesses, and neighbors through education, commerce, and entertainment fostering community, economic development, entrepreneurship, health and wellness in order to build a healthier Brazoria County.Share this:Click to email … Continue reading → Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market 8:00 am Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market @ St. John's parking lot Dec 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market bring the bounty of the garden to Houstonians every Saturday year round, rain or shine, 8-12pm. Growers offer locally produced vegetables, fruits, farm products, dairy products, prepared foods, cut flowers and plants. The Urban … Continue reading → Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Dec 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as “The Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market,” a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at … Continue reading → Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa … Continue reading → Energy Corridor Farmers Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmers Market Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it is It is to provide residents and visitors of both the District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to … Continue reading → Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continue to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, … Continue reading → Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done … Continue reading → Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. … Continue reading → Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour 10:00 am Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour @ Katy Prairie Conservancy Field Office Dec 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets All ages are welcome at the Indiangrass Preserve for a free walking tour on the Ann Hamilton Trail. Come learn about the history and value of the coastal prairie and KPC’s role in preserving these vanishing lands. Please bring water … Continue reading → Mandell Park’s Toy Swap 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Dec 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click … Continue reading → Neches River Adventure 10:00 am Neches River Adventure @ Riverfront Park in Beaumont Dec 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Big Thicket Association operates The Ivory Bill, a covered excursion boat on the Neches River for school field trips, social events and Nature classes. The boat operates on the open river, and is capable of navigating the shallows of … Continue reading → Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Dec 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one … Continue reading → Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in … Continue reading → Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour 2:00 pm Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour @ Katy Prairie Conservancy Field Office Dec 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets All ages are welcome at the Indiangrass Preserve for a free walking tour on the Ann Hamilton Trail. Come learn about the history and value of the coastal prairie and KPC’s role in preserving these vanishing lands. Please bring water … Continue reading →
30 Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Dec 30 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise … Continue reading → Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9:00 am Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Dec 30 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each … Continue reading → East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Dec 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by the Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market is open every Sunday from 10am – 2pm on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfa’s Restaurant. Unique among Houston’s farmers markets, … Continue reading → Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in … Continue reading → Sunday Evening Conversations on Creation 6:00 pm Sunday Evening Conversations on Creation @ online Dec 30 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to attend Sunday Evening Conversations on Creation, an environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2017 is Connections between People and Nature. The Creation Care Team Mission Statement: Being earth keepers is foundational … Continue reading →	31 Deadline: Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship Deadline: Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship Dec 31 all-day Tickets The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative awards three scholarships to the authors of the three best Apprentice Ecologist essays. Applicants should embody the spirit of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative by demonstrating personal leadership and environmental stewardship in their project. Middle school, high … Continue reading →

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