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Houston Environmental News Update September 9, 2014

COALITION NOTES Bayoutopia Gala Kickoff. Join the Bayou Preservation Association on September 10, 2014, 6-8pm at Tootsies (2601 Westheimer at Kirby). Celebrate the utopic nature of Houston’s Bayou System. There will be a personal appearance and trunk show by Josie Natori featuring her fall 2014 collection. Eddie V’s will be providing appetizers. RSVP to klord@bayoupreservationassociation.org. Learn more at www.yelp.com. Wildscapes Workshop &…

Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region: September 9, 2014

Featured Army Nuclear Reactor Barge Headed For Dismantling In Galveston (Dave Fehling – Houston Public Media, 9/8/2014) Sometime this winter, a historic, radioactive sea vessel will float into Galveston and be torn apart for scrap. This ship was once used to generate electricity to operate the locks in the Panama Canal. After 7 years of use, the ship was no longer…

Houston Environmental News Update September 2, 2014

COALITION NOTES Exploration to Exploitation – The Road from Plant Discovery to Market. In this behind-the-scenes look into the nursery world, Tony Avent will share the secrets of how and why new plants fit into different market niches. Explore why certain new plants get to market quickly, while other great plants never see the light of day.  Avent will track memorable plant…