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BRINGING THE BAYOUS, THE BAYS, AND THE OYSTER (INSPIRED DISH) TO YOU.
Honoring Sharron Stewart
Founding Board Member and Texas Water Advocate
While we are unable to gather together in-person, Bayou City Waterkeeper hopes that you’ll join them to celebrate your watershed and honor Sharron Stewart – a founding member of Bayou City Waterkeeper, current board chair, and renowned Texas activist.
Join Bayou City Waterkeeper on Saturday, November 7, for their 13th annual Folks ‘N Oysters: Virtual Happy Hour!
- Join local chefs, including Chef Matt Baum of Grace’s and Chef Jared Harvey of Downhouse, as they prepare their specialty oyster dishes in a cooking demo for you to enjoy!
- Be part of the action and receive our Chef’s recipes to follow along.
- Join Bayou City Waterkeeper at Oyster Reef level or higher and receive an oyster-themed gift bag!
As always, your support is helping Bayous City Waterkeeper continue the important work of holding polluters accountable, protecting wetlands and floodplains, and making your waterways fishable, swimmable, and drinkable for generations to come.
Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the season. Interact with Candy the Zoo Lights Zebra presented by H-E-B, get a selfie on a giant ice throne, and take a socially distanced photo with Santa as he prepares for the holidays in his workshop!
Stroll through a 125-foot-long, Infinity Tunnel of Light, see dragons come to life in the 4-D Enchanted Forest presented by King & Spalding LLP, and experience “snow†in Texas!Â
TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights
November 14, 2020 – January 10, 2021
5:30-10:30 p.m., last entry at 9:30 p.m.
Buy early for the best price! Tickets will NOT be available for purchase at the gate.
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS
Note: Ticket prices are the same for adults and children. Children ages 1 and under are free. Members save $3 per ticket when you log in to purchase.
Find additional information in our Zoo Lights FAQ section below.Â
For the safety of Houston Zoo staff, guests, and animals, visitors 10 years and older are required to wear facial coverings that cover their nose and mouth.
Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council excited to report that Sandhill Cranes have begun arriving on the Island in small flocks. Soon Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council will have hundreds of these elegant birds wintering with Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, as Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council take advantage of our milder climate and plentiful food resources.
To celebrate the  arrival of these 3-4 foot tall, red-capped visitors, Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council invite you to join Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council in what’s been dubbed by the New York Times as “one of the quirkiest events in Texas†– Holiday with the Cranes!
This year Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council crane celebration is going virtual. No matter where you are, you’ll be able to participate in a fun and engaging online presentation on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 10:00am.
Over past years many of you have joined Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council in person to learn about this amazing crane species. Each expert speaker has offered unique insights into the “Sandie’s†habitat, characteristics and behaviors. This year you can have an equally informative experience from the comfort of your own home – anywhere in the world. Holiday with the Cranes also makes a unique nature gift for friends and family.
On January 18, 2021 the Houston Black Heritage Society will celebrate its 43rd Annual “Original†MLK Day Parade and Holiday Celebration. The “Original†MLK, Jr. Parade was commissioned at the behest of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. own father, known by many as Martin Luther “Daddy†King, Sr., on January 21st, 1978.
Not only did his father commission the organization to conduct the very first MLK Day Parade in the nation, Dr. King’s father also served as Houston Peace and Justice Center parade’s first-ever grand marshal. In addition to the annual parade, the organization host a variety of educational, community, and celebratory events all year long to honor one of our nation’s most revered civil rights leader.
Due to COVID-19 and the commitment to prioritizing the health and safety of Houston Peace and Justice Center fellow citizens in the community, the City of Houston and the Black Heritage Society’s 2021 Annual “Original†MLK Day Parade will broadcast live on virtual platforms for this year. For individuals and organizations that would like to be a part of the 2021 virtual celebration, please submit a Participation Request Form. All are encouraged to participate, including:
- Families and Individuals
- Corporate and Non-Profit Organizations
- Schools, Churches, and Civic Groups
- Colleges and Universities
- Community Members
- K-12 & University Bands, ROTC, Dance & Cheer
In support of the City of Houston and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, the Black Heritage Society’s 43rd Annual “Original†MLK Day Parade and Holiday Celebration will launch this year’s holiday celebration in accordance with the Texas Governor’s Executive Order GA-32 and the City of Houston’s Health and Safety COVID-19 Guidelines.
Celebrate Black History Month with this delicious soul food meal. The meal includes baked chicken, collard greens, black-eyed peas, cornbread, peach cobbler, and iced tea. Payments must be mailed in advance to Mangum-Howell Center, 2500 Frick Road, Houston, Texas, 77038. Make checks payable to Doss Advisory Council. Payments cannot be accepted the day of the luncheon.
Payment must be received by Friday., February. 12.
$8 per plate.
Registration required by calling 281-591-7830.
Join KMP naturalists to explore the night sky. Binoculars, camp chairs, and flashlights are recommended. Face coverings required.
Celebrate women’s history month by learning about the women who make a difference in parks, wildlife, and science. Face coverings required.
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!
Friday, Starting at 4 p.m. – TMS Member Shopping
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Public Shopping
All ages; no registration required.
Celebrate Earth Day with Mercer Botanic Gardens! April is the best month for planting and celebrating Mercer Botanic Garden planet! Pick out a new tree to fill out your yard or add some flowering shrubs like Hibiscus! Choose from a variety of choice plants including trees, flowering shade and sun perennials, shrubs, herbs, and more to fill out your garden beds!
Shop this online-only sale at https://themercersociety.square.site/ All orders are pickup only; plants cannot be shipped. Plant pickup is off-site at The Mercer Society’s Horticultural Propagation Center, located approximately one mile from Mercer at 3602 Hirschfield Road in Spring, TX. For more information, call The Mercer Society at 713-274-4166.
To become a TMS member, or to renew your membership, visit https://themercersociety.org/get-involved/membership/ today!
Join other Christians to celebrate Earth Day by participating in a streamed pre-recorded creation-focused worship service. Listen to the wisdom, song, and stories from our fellow Creatures, human and non-human. The Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos will share the message of the day. This 45-minute worship service is in English with full Spanish translation, and does not include communion. Observe Earth Day by praising the Creator and giving thanks for God’s good creation in worship on April 22! Register to participate at www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creation-focused-worship-for-earth-day-tickets-301138712997?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.