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Feb
14
Thu
Deadline: Early Exhibitor Registration for Earth Day Houston
Feb 14 – Feb 15 all-day

Image result for earth day houstonHosted by Discovery Green Conservancy in partnership with Citizens’ Environmental Coalition, and sponsored by Green Mountain Energy, this year’s Earth Day event will be on Apr. 14, from noon to 5 p.m. Featuring exhibits, bands, food, speakers, and more, the 2019 celebration supports Discovery Green’s mission of providing free events that promote a healthy environment and sustainable operations.

Exhibitor space is limited.  Early registration ends on Feb. 14. Registration prices will increase on Feb. 15. Exhibitor registration closes on Mar. 14.

Mar
9
Sat
47th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta @ Allen's Landing Park
Mar 9 @ 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

https://buffalobayou.org/event/47th-annual-buffalo-bayou-partnership-regatta-presented-by-gillman-subaru/Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race – the 47th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta on March 9th. Paddlers, ages 12 and up, are encouraged to participate in the 15-mile race along the scenic Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are entering competitively or paddling for pleasure, you won’t want to miss out on this longstanding Houston tradition.

Mar
14
Thu
Deadline: Exhibitor Registration for Earth Day Houston
Mar 14 – Mar 15 all-day

Image result for earth day houstonHosted by Discovery Green Conservancy in partnership with Citizens’ Environmental Coalition, and sponsored by Green Mountain Energy, this year’s Earth Day event will be on Apr. 14, from noon to 5 p.m. Featuring exhibits, bands, food, speakers, and more, the 2019 celebration supports Discovery Green’s mission of providing free events that promote a healthy environment and sustainable operations.

Exhibitor space is limited.  Early registration ends on Feb. 14. Registration prices will increase on Feb. 15. Exhibitor registration closes on Mar. 14.

Apr
14
Sun
Earth Day Houston 2019 @ Discovery Green
Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sponsored by Green Mountain Energy Company, Earth Day returns to Discovery Green! Hosted by Discovery Green in partnership with Citizens’ Environmental Coalition.
Earth Day Houston offers your organization an outstanding opportunity to present your products and mission to the rapidly growing green market at Houston’s largest celebration of Earth Day. Featuring exhibits, bands, food, speakers, and more, the 2019 celebration promises to inspire, educate, and motivate.
Apr
29
Mon
Scholarship Deadline: HW’s Great Green Quest
Apr 29 all-day

Applications for Houston Wilderness‘s 2019 Great Green Quest – Careers in Conservation scholarship opportunity are open through April 29, 2019. This program is open to undergraduate and graduate interns or staff who currently work at one of HW’s 100+ Network Partner organizations in the 13-county region and are currently seeking an undergraduate or master’s level degree in environmental science and/or ecology-related careers. With the projected population increases in our region and continued development of built and nature-based infrastructure to accommodate that growth, we appreciate the need to invest in the future stewards of this region’s important natural landscapes.  Houston Wilderness is offering up to five $1,000.00 scholarships to help support deserving students in our region. For more information about the “Careers in Conservation” Scholarship program and to submit applications, please contact Torey Brown at torey@houstonwilderness.org.

Apr
30
Tue
Deadline: Alpha Gamma Rho Horticulture Scholarship
Apr 30 all-day

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.

Sep
28
Sat
Greens Bayou Regatta @ Brock Park Golf Course
Sep 28 @ 7:30 am – 2:00 pm
The Greens Bayou Regatta, hosted by Greens Bayou Coalition, combines recreation, stewardship, and education on one of Houston’s most beautiful and secluded waterways, Greens Bayou. The 7.5 mile race course showcases two planned launch locations, Brock Park and Thomas Bell Foster Park and occurs, rain or shine.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!  
Jan
6
Mon
(Deadline) EPA 2020 Environmental Education Grants Program applications @ online
Jan 6 all-day

Environmental Education (EE) Grant Solicitation Notice

Under the 2020 EE Local Grant Program, 10 Requests for Applications (RFA) were issued nationally, one in each of EPA’s ten Regions.  EPA expects to award three to four grants from each of the EPA’s 10 Regional Offices for a total of approximately 30 to 35 grants nationwide. All RFAs are available on www.grants.gov, where applications must be submitted electronically.

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.  

The closing date and time for receipt of application submissions is January 6, 2020, 11:59pm Eastern Time (ET).

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Apr
18
Sun
Earth Day Houston @ Discovery Green
Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 Earth Day presented by Green Mountain EnergyA series of short films about Houston’s environment begins on the Anheuser-Busch stage from noon to 4 p.m. Participants are invited to view them throughout the afternoon. Urban Harvest and Churrascos food truck will be on-site serving healthy snacks and meals.

Throughout the day enjoy live painting by Houston artists completing murals that celebrate the richness and diversity of our community, culture, and natural environment. The 13 artists were chosen from 111 applicants for their designs that envision the Houston we want to see and inspire us to create that shared future together. Their work will be on display at the park through October 2021.

Mar
5
Sat
50th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta @ Allen’s Landing
Mar 5 @ 7:30 am – 2:30 pm

50th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta

March 5, 2022 @ 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

Starting Line: 7700 San Felipe (1/4 mile west of Voss)
Race Day Registration: 7:30 – 8:45 am
Start Time: 9:00 am
Finish Line and Awards Ceremony: Allen’s Landing (1001 Commerce Street at Main Street)
Awards Ceremony: 1:30 pm
Your registration fee does not include boat rental.