Calendar

Aug
22
Tue
Transitioning into the Renewable Energy Job Force @ United Way of Greater Houston
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

HREG - Houston Renewable Energy Group is inviting all to their panel meeting. Hear what a panel of renewable energy experts have to say about this new, growing industry. Gain critical insight into careers that move us toward energy independence while improving our Houston community and environment. Network and socialize with like-minded people. Featured experts include Steve Airheart: Manager at M&S Engineering. 46 years in electrical industry.16 years in wind energy. – Vipul Devluk: Senior Manager of Solar/Wind Procurement at EDP Renewables – Clint Thurmon: Vice President of Construction at Willbros Group, Inc. – Brian Chen: Management consultant at Taylor Hopkinson for the renewable industry.

For more information, check out their Facebook page.

Sep
9
Sat
Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. Monthly Meeting @ Houston Community College Conference Center
Sep 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. for their “Vegan 2nd Saturdays” Monthly Meetings, Presentations & Vegan Potlucks

Held on the “2nd Saturdays” of each month, they will enjoy a delicious vegan potluck and meeting, along with a discussion, film screening, food demo or speaker presentation on intersectional issues of veganism, animal rights, environmentalism, nonviolence, health and more. Each month will be something new! Their new venue is at the HCC Conference Center.

They are asking for a donation of $5 per person to help cover our facility rental expenses. All attendees must bring a vegan entree to share at the potluck (serving size to feed 10 people)!

Please remember to bring a vegan dish to share with the group! Their events are always vegan, so please only vegan or raw vegan foods (no animal-derived ingredients). Also bring reusable dinnerware and plates to keep the event earth-friendly. If you have questions on ingredients, feel free to contact them.

They will also feature a new discussion topic on inter sectional issues each month, such as: animal rights, ethical vegan living, vegan health & nutrition, cooking, world hunger solutions, eco-friendly living, nonviolence and more! Some months will also include film screenings and/or guest speakers and food demos.

Houston Community College Conference Center is located at 3100 Main St, 3rd Floor, Houston, TX 77002. See below for map. Free Parking is available on level 7 & 8 of the HCC Administration parking garage at Main & Elgin. Use elevator from parking garage to 3rd floor breezeway, which leads to the Conference suites. You must enter the building through the parking garage and not street-level.

All attendees must sign in at the Security Desk.

RSVP is appreciated for seating!

Sep
14
Thu
Lighting on Wheels Electric Vehicle Event @ Rice University BioScience Research Collaborative
Sep 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Houston Renewable Energy Group is hosting an electric vehicle panel, featuring experts in the EV field and electric vehicles from Tesla, Chevy, Nissan, and Mitsubishi, on Sept. 14th, from 6pm-8pm, at the Rice University BioScience Research Collaborative, 6500 Main St, Houston, Texas 77030.
Parking is $12, but admissions are free and open to the public. Food will be provided.
People will get a chance to hear these experts weigh in on the electric vehicle vs. gasoline vs. hybrid debate, talk about how you can buy and maintain your very own electric vehicle, and the future of sustainable travel around the world!
More info:
PANELISTS:
Daniel Cohan, associate professor of environmental engineering at Rice University. His research focuses on air pollution modeling and the impacts of energy on the environment. He writes columns for The Hill and The Conversation, including topics related to electric vehicles and clean energy.
Stephen Pace, who is the President of the Tesla Club of Greater Houston and a member of the Houston Electric Automobile Association. He’s been driving electric since Oct 2012 and doesn’t miss stopping at the gas station. He currently owns a Signature Model S #219 which was one of the first in Houston.
Jedediah Greenfield (still waiting on his bio)
Moderator: Kevin Douglass, President of the Houston Chapter of the Electric Auto Association
He’s been interested in electric vehicles since 1998 when his 1977 Honda engine quit working and he started planning to convert from gas to electric power.
Since then, he’s been building knowledge and relationships in the EV and renewable field and has completed, or helped to complete, various conversion projects. He also owns a Nissan Leaf and a Chevy Bolt. He is excited about the future of electric vehicles.
Cars available at this event are:
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model X
Chevrolet Bolt
Chevrolet Volt
Nissan Leaf
Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Sep
21
Thu
Certified Master Composter Program
Sep 21 – Sep 24 all-day

Image result for green building resource center logoHOUSTON—Area composting enthusiasts who want to enhance their skills and spread the sustainable practice can become a Master Composter through a training hosted by the City of Houston Green Building Resource Center, Thursday September 21 through Sunday September 24, 2017. The Yard Wise Master Composter Certificate Program, administered by the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling, offers an in-depth course featuring a team of experienced Houston professionals. At the end of the training, Master Composters will be able to make a worm bed, create “compost recipes” for specific plants, and help others embrace the environmental benefits of composting. Offered at the Houston Permitting Center at 1002 Washington Ave., the 4-day program includes classroom work, field trips and lectures from a flurry of guest speakers.

Registration is $40 and seating is limited to 20 participants. Interested composters can learn more or enroll online at codegreenhouston.org or by contacting Steve Stelzer at 832-394-9050 or steve.stelzer@houstontx.gov.

Sep
23
Sat
ArCH Tour Docent Training
Sep 23 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Architecture Center Houston is recruiting volunteers to train and serve as docents for our walking and bicycle tours. Training will take place Saturdays, 8:00 AM to noon, September 23 through October 14, 2017. Tours are offered Saturdays, 10:00 AM to noon, and select Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, September through May. Docents are asked to lead 3 to 6 tours during the season or more, if they are interested. Additional time is required for preparation and practice. This varies for each individual and can be done on their own schedule.

Content and public speaking skills are covered in training. An architecture background is not required, but a strong interest is preferred. Qualified volunteers are able to practice and lead a 2 hour tour for groups of 10 – 15 people.

Please direct inquiries to david@aiahouston.org. Click here for more information and to register online. 

Sep
30
Sat
ArCH Tour Docent Training
Sep 30 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Architecture Center Houston is recruiting volunteers to train and serve as docents for our walking and bicycle tours. Training will take place Saturdays, 8:00 AM to noon, September 23 through October 14, 2017. Tours are offered Saturdays, 10:00 AM to noon, and select Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, September through May. Docents are asked to lead 3 to 6 tours during the season or more, if they are interested. Additional time is required for preparation and practice. This varies for each individual and can be done on their own schedule.

Content and public speaking skills are covered in training. An architecture background is not required, but a strong interest is preferred. Qualified volunteers are able to practice and lead a 2 hour tour for groups of 10 – 15 people.

Please direct inquiries to david@aiahouston.org. Click here for more information and to register online. 

Oct
2
Mon
Texas Fruit Conference @ City of New Braunfels Civic-Convention Center
Oct 2 – Oct 3 all-day

ExtensionThe sixth annual Texas Fruit Conference offers Basic Training for New Growers, Pesticide CEU Program for growers needing to keep their pesticide license up to date, and a Disscussion of the Future of Fruit Growing in Texas.

Conference Conveners: Monte Nesbitt, Larry Stein and Jim Kamas from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Registration fee includes Monday evening fruit tasting and Tuesday noon lunch. For the full schedule and registration link, visit the event page.

Oct
7
Sat
ArCH Tour Docent Training
Oct 7 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Architecture Center Houston is recruiting volunteers to train and serve as docents for our walking and bicycle tours. Training will take place Saturdays, 8:00 AM to noon, September 23 through October 14, 2017. Tours are offered Saturdays, 10:00 AM to noon, and select Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, September through May. Docents are asked to lead 3 to 6 tours during the season or more, if they are interested. Additional time is required for preparation and practice. This varies for each individual and can be done on their own schedule.

Content and public speaking skills are covered in training. An architecture background is not required, but a strong interest is preferred. Qualified volunteers are able to practice and lead a 2 hour tour for groups of 10 – 15 people.

Please direct inquiries to david@aiahouston.org. Click here for more information and to register online. 

Oct
14
Sat
ArCH Tour Docent Training
Oct 14 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Architecture Center Houston is recruiting volunteers to train and serve as docents for our walking and bicycle tours. Training will take place Saturdays, 8:00 AM to noon, September 23 through October 14, 2017. Tours are offered Saturdays, 10:00 AM to noon, and select Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, September through May. Docents are asked to lead 3 to 6 tours during the season or more, if they are interested. Additional time is required for preparation and practice. This varies for each individual and can be done on their own schedule.

Content and public speaking skills are covered in training. An architecture background is not required, but a strong interest is preferred. Qualified volunteers are able to practice and lead a 2 hour tour for groups of 10 – 15 people.

Please direct inquiries to david@aiahouston.org. Click here for more information and to register online. 

Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. Monthly Meeting @ Houston Community College Conference Center
Oct 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. for their “Vegan 2nd Saturdays” Monthly Meetings, Presentations & Vegan Potlucks

Held on the “2nd Saturdays” of each month, they will enjoy a delicious vegan potluck and meeting, along with a discussion, film screening, food demo or speaker presentation on intersectional issues of veganism, animal rights, environmentalism, nonviolence, health and more. Each month will be something new! Their new venue is at the HCC Conference Center.

They are asking for a donation of $5 per person to help cover our facility rental expenses. All attendees must bring a vegan entree to share at the potluck (serving size to feed 10 people)!

Please remember to bring a vegan dish to share with the group! Their events are always vegan, so please only vegan or raw vegan foods (no animal-derived ingredients). Also bring reusable dinnerware and plates to keep the event earth-friendly. If you have questions on ingredients, feel free to contact them.

They will also feature a new discussion topic on inter sectional issues each month, such as: animal rights, ethical vegan living, vegan health & nutrition, cooking, world hunger solutions, eco-friendly living, nonviolence and more! Some months will also include film screenings and/or guest speakers and food demos.

Houston Community College Conference Center is located at 3100 Main St, 3rd Floor, Houston, TX 77002. See below for map. Free Parking is available on level 7 & 8 of the HCC Administration parking garage at Main & Elgin. Use elevator from parking garage to 3rd floor breezeway, which leads to the Conference suites. You must enter the building through the parking garage and not street-level.

All attendees must sign in at the Security Desk.

RSVP is appreciated for seating!