Calendar

Jan
18
Fri
Family Campfire Night @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Jan 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Campfire NightsNight hikes at 7 and 8 p.m., mini owl prowl at 7:30 p.m., cabin tours, winter bird craft, pond fishing and live animal time. Campfire, s’mores and tacos. (Vegan and gluten-free options available). Tacos catered by Tacos A GoGo – veggie, chicken, beef tacos with corn/flour tortillas available. Reservation includes 2 tacos per person.

Cost: $30 adult/$35 non-member adult; $15 children (ages 3 & up); $20 non-member children; FREE for children under 3 years

Jan
21
Mon
Canoe & Fish @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4Meet at the canoe launch for an evening of canoeing and fishing on Lake Marshall. Closed-toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended.

Jan
26
Sat
Fishing for Trout @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Jan 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4Try your luck to catch recently stocked rainbow trout! Daily bag limit for trout is 5/day/person. All other TPWD rules apply. Equipment provided or bring your own. Hat and sunscreen recommended.

Apr
13
Sat
HackHouston 2019 @ Texas Southern University Science Building 165
Apr 13 – Apr 14 all-day

HackHouston 2019 is a 24 hour event at Texas Southern University where hundreds of TECH and NON-TECH students will come together to brainstorm ideas, build software/hardware projects, and most of all, HAVE FUN! HackHouston is free for all admitted participants. For more information, visit hackhouston.io/.

Apr
18
Thu
Houston Hackaton @ The Cannon
Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm – Apr 19 @ 3:00 pm

Image result for houston hackathonThe Houston Hackathon is a “civic” hackathon to solve problems that affect the greater public—such as traffic information, voter registration, or recycling programs, just to name a few. Anyone interested in improving Houston should join. Visit houstonhackathon.com for a tentative schedule and to register.

Mar
28
Sat
Canoe Spring Creek @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
Mar 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Enjoy a leisurely, guided paddle downstream on Spring Creek. Registration required. Ages 16+.

Mar
29
Sun
Canoe Spring Creek @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
Mar 29 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Enjoy a leisurely, guided paddle downstream on Spring Creek. Registration required. Ages 16+.

Jan
29
Fri
Family Trout Fishing @ Pundt Park
Jan 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Visit the water’s edge for tips and tricks to get those tasty rainbow trout into your skillet. Don’t have a fishing pole? Borrow one of Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center Texas Parks & Wildlife Department rules and regulations apply. Face coverings recommended.

Mar
10
Wed
Art In The Park: Bamboo Fishing Poles @ Dennis Johnston Park
Mar 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Get ready for summer by building a custom fishing pole from locally harvested bamboo. All materials provided. Face coverings are required.

Oct
25
Mon
Houston Climathon Kickoff @ Online Event
Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Climathon 2021 Kick-Off!

They envision a more prosperous, inclusive, climate-resilient economy, where finance flows to green projects and activities, and where motivated people are empowered with the skills and capacity they need to take action.

This progress can only be achieved through systemic change – change that includes innovation across business, investment, regulation, governance structures, values and mindsets. They invite you to leverage Climathon Houston as a way to start ideating and innovating a solutions in these areas, or to continue working on and engaging people in solutions you may already be developing, especially those that relate to:

Urban Transitions

  1. Promote retrofit and decentralized energy
  2. Create green, resilient cities
  3. Accelerate clean urban mobility

Sustainable Land Use

  1. Make agriculture climate-smart
  2. Transform food systems
  3. Nurture forests in integrated landscapes

Sustainable Production Systems

  1. Recast materials production
  2. Reduce industry emissions
  3. Reboot regional economies

Decision Metrics and Finance

  1. Mainstream climate in financial markets
  2. Democratize climate risk information
  3. Foster bankable green assets in cities

Schedule:

  • 12:00-12:10 PM Welcome + Climathon Introduction
  • 12:10-12:40PM Challenge Lightning Round
  • 12:40-13:00PM Next Steps & Breakout Rooms

Challenge Leaders: TBA

Learn More About the Climathon and Sign-up to Participate: https://climathonhouston.com