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ECONOTES 2011-01-12: Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region

Featured Budget cuts loom over schools, health care, environment (Matthew Tresaugue – Houston Chronicle, 01/09/2011) The Texas Legislature is convening once again in Austin. With potential budget crisis, environmentalists expect lawmakers to spend less time on air and water issues. There is hope that lawmakers will consider advancing efficiency and cleaner energy. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/politics/7373702.html I-Team: Council members call for stricter water…

HANC Beginning Bird Watching Class

Title: HANC Beginning Bird Watching ClassLocation: Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterLink out: Click hereDescription: Learn techniques to find and identify birds, including by call, and find out how to attract birds to your yard. Get tips on how to select and use binoculars. Bill Eley, Arboretum naturalist will be teaching this class and leading the field trip at Brazos Bend…

Wine and Cheese Night Hikes

Title: Wine and Cheese Night HikesLocation: Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterLink out: Click hereDescription: Come for an unforgetable evening at the Arboretum with wine and cheese on the meadow deck, and a search for owls and other noctural creatures.Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-01-14End Time: 20:30