Calendar

Apr
2
Fri
First Friday Friends @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
Apr 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Senior adults are invited to a variety of natural history programs, leisurely walks and fun nature activities every 1st Friday of the month. Meet at the nature center.

May
7
Fri
First Friday Friends @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
May 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Senior adults are invited to a variety of natural history programs, leisurely walks and fun nature activities every 1st Friday of the month. Meet at the nature center.

Jun
4
Fri
First Friday Friends @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
Jun 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Senior adults are invited to a variety of natural history programs, leisurely walks and fun nature activities every 1st Friday of the month. Meet at the nature center.

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

Feb
1
Tue
Civic Science: Inquiry to Action Virtual Learning Course @ Virtual Event
Feb 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Civic Science: Inquiry to Action

This six-session synchronous course will delve into CELF’s Inquiry to Action Framework to enhance real-world learning in your school community and engage student learning through inquiry, place and action. You will join a multi-state cohort of 5th-12th grade educators, developing and building upon place-based projects and exploring environmental pathways, such as water, biodiversity and air. This program is designed to support educators at any point in their civic science journey providing the opportunity for students to become civic scientists, equipped to confront 21st-century challenges.

Feb
3
Thu
Civic Science: Inquiry to Action Virtual Learning Course @ Virtual Event
Feb 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Civic Science: Inquiry to Action

This six-session synchronous course will delve into CELF’s Inquiry to Action Framework to enhance real-world learning in your school community and engage student learning through inquiry, place and action. You will join a multi-state cohort of 5th-12th grade educators, developing and building upon place-based projects and exploring environmental pathways, such as water, biodiversity and air. This program is designed to support educators at any point in their civic science journey providing the opportunity for students to become civic scientists, equipped to confront 21st-century challenges.

Feb
8
Tue
Civic Science: Inquiry to Action Virtual Learning Course @ Virtual Event
Feb 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Civic Science: Inquiry to Action

This six-session synchronous course will delve into CELF’s Inquiry to Action Framework to enhance real-world learning in your school community and engage student learning through inquiry, place and action. You will join a multi-state cohort of 5th-12th grade educators, developing and building upon place-based projects and exploring environmental pathways, such as water, biodiversity and air. This program is designed to support educators at any point in their civic science journey providing the opportunity for students to become civic scientists, equipped to confront 21st-century challenges.

Feb
10
Thu
Civic Science: Inquiry to Action Virtual Learning Course @ Virtual Event
Feb 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Civic Science: Inquiry to Action

This six-session synchronous course will delve into CELF’s Inquiry to Action Framework to enhance real-world learning in your school community and engage student learning through inquiry, place and action. You will join a multi-state cohort of 5th-12th grade educators, developing and building upon place-based projects and exploring environmental pathways, such as water, biodiversity and air. This program is designed to support educators at any point in their civic science journey providing the opportunity for students to become civic scientists, equipped to confront 21st-century challenges.

Feb
15
Tue
Civic Science: Inquiry to Action Virtual Learning Course @ Virtual Event
Feb 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Civic Science: Inquiry to Action

This six-session synchronous course will delve into CELF’s Inquiry to Action Framework to enhance real-world learning in your school community and engage student learning through inquiry, place and action. You will join a multi-state cohort of 5th-12th grade educators, developing and building upon place-based projects and exploring environmental pathways, such as water, biodiversity and air. This program is designed to support educators at any point in their civic science journey providing the opportunity for students to become civic scientists, equipped to confront 21st-century challenges.

Feb
17
Thu
Civic Science: Inquiry to Action Virtual Learning Course @ Virtual Event
Feb 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Civic Science: Inquiry to Action

This six-session synchronous course will delve into CELF’s Inquiry to Action Framework to enhance real-world learning in your school community and engage student learning through inquiry, place and action. You will join a multi-state cohort of 5th-12th grade educators, developing and building upon place-based projects and exploring environmental pathways, such as water, biodiversity and air. This program is designed to support educators at any point in their civic science journey providing the opportunity for students to become civic scientists, equipped to confront 21st-century challenges.