‘Witness series’ in Gulfton shows Latino ties to environment

by Eduardo de la Garza Aztec and Mayan cultures aren’t just background materials for a new Marvel superhero film. The Aztecs and Mayans had many gods and goddesses associated with nature and the Earth. Some dealt with the essence of life itself, the wind, the rain, and the sun; others dealt with what sustains life, agriculture, and maize. Latino ancestors…

Houston Parks Board seeks Conservation Assistant

Houston Parks Board (HPB) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, whose mission is to create, improve, protect, and advocate for parkland in the Greater Houston region. Since its inception in 1976, the organization has raised and leveraged millions of dollars and improved Houston’s park system through parkland acquisitions and capital improvements. In 2012, HPB embarked upon the largest city-wide project…

Artist Boat seeks Eco-Art Educator (Emphasis on Visual Arts)

Job Description: Artist Boat, Inc.Title: Eco-Art Educator – 1 position (Emphasis on Visual Arts)FLSA Status: Full-time Hourly ($17 – $22 per hour depending on qualifications and experience)Reports to: Education Program ManagerGrowth Potential: Lead Educator to Program Coordinator in 2 to 3 years Essential Function: Primary duty is to interpret habitats, ecosystems, science, and the environment through the disciplines of art…