Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.

Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.

Enjoy a concert by the band Traveler and a special guest while sipping coffee/beer/wine and nibbling tasty food at Bohemeo’s (708 Telephone Rd) at 7:30 PM Saturday, October 7, 2017. The concert benefits the new Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston (IENoH), the Houston chapter of Texas Interfaith Power and Light, a division of the Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy. The IENoH aims to educate and empower the faith community in Houston to advocate and act as stewards of the environment.

A suggested donation of $20 will be accepted at the door. For more information, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.

Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.

Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.

Located in Mercer Botanic Gardens’ beautiful Treehouse Courtyard, The Mercer Society’s premier fundraising event is an enchanted evening featuring a cocktail reception, seated dinner, live auction, a wine pull, live entertainment, and more on Friday, October 13, 2017, from 5:00 to 10:00 PM. The Gala will headline the magical talents of Ben Jackson, a two-time International Champion of Magic. The 2017 Gala Honorees are Judy Bell and Retired State Senator Jon Lindsay. Register early as ticket prices will increase after October 4.

For more information regarding the gala, registrations, sponsorships, and underwriter opportunities visit www.themercersociety.org or call Mercer Botanic Gardens at 713-274-4160.

The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) is a four-level certification program developed by the Native Plant Society of Texas that teaches the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes.

Level 1: Introduction to Native Landscapes
Level 2: Design and Development with Native Plants
Level 3: Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes
Level 4: Advocating for Our Native Plant Community (to be developed)

Participants must complete Level 1 before attending any other level. Levels 2, 3, and 4 may be taken in any order.

Level 1: Introduction to Native Landscapes

The course includes a classroom session and a 2-hour outdoor plant knowledge walk.

• Learn the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes.
• Understand the differences between sustainable and conventional development.
• Discover your Texas ecoregion, vegetation, and soil.
• Become familiar with 45 native Texas plants recommended for your landscape and 5 plants to avoid.

The Native Plant Society (NPSOT) offers two levels of certificates:

• Completion – attend the full day.
• Competency – attend the full day and pass a test at the end of the class.

Students graduating with either certificate may progress to another class level.

IMPORTANT: Please wear clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather and walking outside for 2 hours. You may also need a bottle of water, insect repellent, sunscreen, and a chair cushion.

For more information (e.g. Tentative Agenda): visit 123Signup – NLCP Level 1, Greater Houston Area.

Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.

Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.

Join Cullinan Park Conservancy for the first “Picnic For the Park” benefit. This event will take place on Friday, October 20, 2017, at 11:30 AM to1 PM at River Pointe Church, located at 5000 Ransom Road, Richmond, Texas 77469. The keynote speaker is renowned wildlife photographer, Dr. Angela McCain, who will share stories of her travels and samples of world famous photographs. Dee Koch will also attend to receive the Nina Cullinan Outstanding Citizen Award. Cullinan Park is a one of a kind, blue-green oasis in the middle of our rapidly growing suburbs, providing habitat for all manner of wildlife, while delivering a respite for human visitors, too. The Conservancy is committed to enhancing the natural beauty of the 754-acre Joseph S. and Lucie H. Cullinan Park for all. For more info or to reserve your sponsorship or ticket, contact Cullinan Park Conservancy Executive Director Angie Wierzbicki at cullinanparkconservancy@gmail.com or 281-616-7860.