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George Staby has provided scholarships limited to current AGR undergraduates who are enrolled with a declared horticulture-related major in entomology, environmental horticulture, horticulture, landscape gardening, landscape horticulture, ornamental horticulture, pest control, plant breeding, plant pathology, plant science (with horticulture emphasis), pomology, and/or vegetable crops who have completed at least three courses in the department of their declared major.
The deadline for this scholarship is Apr. 30, 2019.
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETYÂ OF TEXAS HOUSTON CHAPTER
WILDSCAPES WORKSHOP
Wildscapes Workshop, a one-day, not-to-be-missed educational event and local native plant sale. This year’s event will involve featured speakers providing up-to-date information on the relationship between native plants and our local wildlife and environment, and Houston’s prairie history, culture, and its future.
Wildscapes Workshop benefits local native plant gardens, grants, and scholarships.
NPSOT promotes research, conservation, and utilization of native plants and habitats through education, outreach, and example.
Register at NativePlantSociety.org
This annual event raises funds and awareness to implement the proposed 27.5 mile paddle trail. Register by September 26th for this exciting race and experience some of Houston’s hidden natural areas!  
The native plant sale will be open to luncheon attendees Friday, October 18th at the Pearland First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, (2314 N. Grand, Pearland, TX  77581) when the Doors open at 10:30 AM.  The native and adaptive plant sale continues for the duration of the luncheon ending around 1:30PM.
The plant sale moves to the Stella Roberts Recycling Center (5800 Magnolia, Pearland, TX 77584) Saturday morning, October 19th from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Fall Plant Sale
Fall is one of the best times to plant in Houston so get ready to garden at our Fall Plant Sale! We will be offering native flowers, shrubs, and trees – perfect for attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your yard or garden. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum’s conservation and education efforts. Members receive discounts on all plant sale purchases.
Plant Sale Tips:
- Park at the 610 Entrance for easy accessibility
- Arrive early – the best plants go fast
- Bring a wagon if you have one – we will have a limited number for customer use
- Become a Member – members receive discounts on all plant sale purchases
Check out Houston Arboretum & Nature Center website for more information.
Celebrate Texas Arbor Day with a tree planting demonstration and receive a complimentary tree sapling while supplies last. Visit the outdoor library corner to find books on trees and how to care for them at Mercer’s West Side Arboretum. EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, FACE PAINTING, HISTORICAL TREES, CHILDREN’S CRAFTS
Environmental Education (EE) Grant Solicitation Notice
Please make sure you submit your application to the correct EPA Region that corresponds to the location of the project, which may not necessarily be where your organization is based. Â
The closing date and time for receipt of application submissions is January 6, 2020, 11:59pm Eastern Time (ET).
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- 2020 EE Local Grants RFA Region 1 (PDF)(50 pp, 668 K)
EPA Region 1: CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
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EPA Region 2: NJ, NY; Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
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- 2020 EE Local Grants RFA Region 8 (PDF)(50 pp, 687 K)
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- 2020 EE Local Grants RFA Region 9 (PDF)(50 pp, 750 K)
EPA Region 9: AZ, CA, HI, NV; American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands
- 2020 EE Local Grants RFA Region 10 (PDF)(50 pp, 674 K)
EPA Region 10: AK, ID, OR, WA
Get outdoors this Spring Break! Different activities every day for the kids. Call the park for registration information; priority for Harris County residents.
The annual two-day plant sale fundraiser benefits the gardens, and features nearly 1200 varieties of high-quality plants rarely found at local retail nurseries. Special shopping hours for members of the Mercer Society, too.
50th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta
March 5, 2022 @ 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
