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SAT., JAN. 30: SEED SWAP SOCIAL. 9am, free. KICKERILLO-MISCHER PRESERVE, 20215 Chasewood Park Dr. Register at https://www.hcp4.net/tap/events
SAT., JAN. 30: SEED SWAP SOCIAL. 1pm, free. JESSE H. JONES PARK, 20634 Kenswick Dr. Register by calling 281-446-8588.
THURSDAYS, 9 A.M. – 10 A.M.
Registration required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events. Ages 5+.
ANIMAL SIGNS
MARCH 11
The 2021 Texas Land Conservation Conference will be held as a virtual event April 14-16 and will offer a variety of program content and learning experiences related to land and water conservation in the Lone Star State. This year’s event will also feature regional (outdoor, safe, and socially distanced!) in-person networking events on Thursday evening. As 2021 will be our 25th-anniversary conference, we will be raising a glass to celebrate this milestone!
With nearly 300 attendees and growing, the conference is the preeminent statewide meeting for anyone working in the field of land and water conservation, private landowners interested in conserving their land, government, business, and NGO agency partners, and any person interested in learning more about these important issues in Texas. This year’s event will be our first-ever virtual event and it will be jam-packed with fantastic sessions on a diversity of important land and water conservation topics. Please make plans to join Texas Land Conservation Conference for what is sure to be another excellent learning and networking opportunity!
Whether you’re ready to jumpstart your career in the sustainability industry or find your next move, this career fair is for you!Interested in volunteering? Stop by the Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center for a casual gathering with staff and volunteers to learn about the variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities.
Ages 16+ or accompanied by an adult. Families are welcome. Please contact volunteer coordinator Brent Wilkins at 281-446-8588 or bwilkins@hcp4.net for more information and to RSVP.
U.S. Representative Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) and special guests USACE Galveston District Col. Timothy Vail, Harris County Flood Control District’s Alan Black, and City of Houston Chief Recovery Officer Steve Costello, will be the panelists of a Community Conservation on Hurricane Harvey on Wednesday, August 25 at 6 p.m.
Register at:Â https://fletcher.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=63
In 1996, a cross-section of stakeholders came together in Pittsburgh for the very first federally co-sponsored National Brownfields Training Conference. Now join National Brownfields Conference as we celebrate the 19th event from September 27th–30th, 2021, in Oklahoma City, OK at the Oklahoma City Convention Center!
Cosponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the National Brownfields Training Conference is the largest gathering of stakeholders focused on cleaning up and reusing formerly utilized commercial and industrial properties. Mark your calendars for three days of training, networking, and business development!
Join us for the 4th Annual Wild About Houston Green Film Festival, showcasing more than a dozen short films from the Greater Houston Area that tell the story of local environmental issues, their champions, and how you can make a difference.
Experience forest bathing, led by a certified guide, followed by practice of the Christian spiritual discipline of the Earth Examen. Forest bathing, a practice that originated in Japan, involves taking in, in all of one’s senses, the forest atmosphere. Not simply a walk in the woods, it is the conscious and contemplative practice of being immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of the forest. Forest bathing has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood and focus, enhance creativity, and lead to an increased sense of calm and altruistic behavior, in addition to other benefits such as boosting the immune system and lowering blood pressure. As Christians, we understand that God is present in God’s creation, and after our guided forest bath, we’ll spend some time considering the Earth Examen as we reflect both on our time spent forest bathing and on our relationship with all creation. This activity is for a small group and space is limited. Please register at www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.