June 16, 2026

Houston’s Favorite Flying Furries Need Your Help: Heavy Rains and Winds Increase the Number of Orphan Pups and Bats Needing Rescue

By: Nicole Cloutier Summer brings heat waves, hurricanes and humidity, but did you know, it’s also the seasonal baby boom for our local bats? June marks what is affectionately known as “pup season” for Houston’s many bat species. And, while, under normal circumstances, the breeding season progresses naturally, there are occasions when human assistance is needed. That’s where Houston’s volunteer…

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April 1, 2026

Spring Cleaning 2: Household Hazardous Waste

by Susie Hairston At this time of year, a lot of people are cleaning out their houses and garages. Often, lurking in our garages, underneath kitchen and bathroom sinks, and even in our living rooms, are products such as oil-based paint, roach spray, and non-functioning televisions that we no longer want, but are hazardous to humans, the environment and animals…

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