The Partnership will be finalizing its discussion of bacteria pollution in the watersheds, but will also be open to discussion of other related topics of interest to stakeholders. Join the partnership, especially if you have not yet been part of the project, and have your voice be reflected in decisions being made by your community! For more information, visit www.westforkwpp.com.

The Transportation Policy Council (TPC) provides policy guidance and overall coordination of the transportation planning activities within the region. The TPC consists of 28 members representing cities and counties, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) one at-large member appointed by the H-GAC Board of Directors representing cities with a population greater than 50,000, and one voting member position for representation from the Gulf Coast Rail District.

Meetings are held on the fourth Friday of each month EXCEPT for December to avoid conflicting with the Christmas holidays.  All meetings will be held in Conference Room A on the second floor. H-GAC’s office located at: 3555 Timmons Ln, Houston, TX 77027.

Meeting dates are subject to change, so please contact H-GAC with any questions or confirmation.

Our first goal in reversing global warming is drawdown. This is the point where the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere levels off and begins to decline. If we get moving, we could reach drawdown by 2050.  At this event co-sponsored by Green Building Resource Center and Houston Climate Protection Alliance, the Climate Action Team of First Unitarian Universalist Church will summarize the book, Drawdown, then break into groups to focus on particular solutions:  organic farming and land use, family planning, refrigerant management, or your favorite action issue.

RSVP: NanHildreth@riseup.net or 713-504-9901

For more information, view First Unitarian Universalist Church’s flyer.

A public meeting of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council’s Boundary Expansion Working Group that was originally scheduled for Thursday, January 11 has been moved to Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the sanctuary offices located at 4700 Avenue U, Building 216, Galveston. Sanctuary Advisory Council (SAC) members of this working group will be meeting to review and discuss the sanctuary’s proposal for boundary expansion as detailed in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Public comment will be accepted.

Project WILD invites you to explore and share the fascinating world of wildlife and ecosystems using fun, hands-on educational activities. You will  experience engaging TEKS-aligned activities while networking with other educators.

Workshop participants receive:

• 6 hours TEA-approved CPE and TEEAC Credit
• Project WILD K-12 guide
• Texas-specific resources

Anyone who works with children, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators and scout leaders, is welcome. The workshop will take place in the administrative conference rooms – look for signs to the room. Bring a lunch and wear comfortable shoes and clothing. In order to provide morning snacks, an optional contribution of $5 will be collected at the door.

Health Symposium Exhibition & Social (SES) annually provides an opportunity for education and networking to members of the architectural and healthcare communities. The event includes happy hour, a seminar, and a panel discussion focusing on a new era of growth and innovation in the healthcare industry.

2018 Keynote Speaker

Paul D., Biddinger, MD

Chief, Division of Emergency Preparedness

Director, MGH Center for Disaster Medicine

Register Here!

PRICING

• Interns – $20.00
• AIA Member – $40.00
• Non Member – $80.00

Continuing Education Credits

• 1.5 HSW Learning Units (SES)
• All AIA Members will be reported
• All Non Members will receive certificates

For more events by the American Institute of Architects, visit their Events Calendar!

Exciting improvements are coming to the corner of Fannin and Cambridge Streets to be known as the Hermann Park Family Commons. Join the Hermann Park Conservancy for a fun day in the park, where you can learn about the development of and provide feedback to renovations in this area of the park.

Conservancy staff will be on hand to share preliminary ideas for the Hermann Park Family Commons and take your questions and feedback. Food trucks and family-friendly activities will also be present. You are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy with your friends and family.

The Hermann Park Family Commons is located at the intersection of Fannin and Cambridge Streets, near the Buddy Carruth Playground for All Children and the Fannin Picnic Pavilion. This event is free and open to the public. Concessions will be available for purchase. Free parking is available in Parking Lot S, located next to Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church. For a detailed map, click here. You may also get to the Family Commons by taking METRORail and getting off at the Hermann Park/Rice U stop or by utilizing the Hermann Park Railroad.

Can’t make this event but still want your thoughts and ideas heard? Send us an email at ideas@hermannpark.org.

To learn more about our master plan update project, click here.

Join HPC for a family-friendly day while learning about an exciting new improvement project coming to the Park. Enjoy food trucks, and interactive activities and see plans and concepts to improve the area of the Park at the intersection of Fannin and Cambridge Streets near the Buddy Carruth Playground for All Children.

Property Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE, is not yet an everyday term, but it is gaining traction in Houston. Texas PACE enables property owners to finance 100% of their energy saving, water conservation, and distributed generation improvements with little to no capital outlay. PACE enables commercial property owners to lower their operating costs, increase net operating income and the quality of the asset as the idea is what you save in utilities will be greater than your payments.  A voluntary land-secured assessment that is paid off over time, often up to 20 years or more, the City enabled PACE as a way to incentivize sustainability and resilience upgrades to commercial, industrial and multifamily properties. Partnering with US Green Building Council, PACE: Liftoff in Houston is a free education seminar, open to the public.

It will take place on Feb. 28, 2018 6:00-8:00pm at the Green Building Resource Center. The panel will be discussing the first few successful PACE projects in Houston. CEU’s available.

Please RSVP to Steve Stelzer at (832)394-9050 or steve.stelzer@houstontx.gov. For more information, visit codegreenhouston.org.

The Greater Houston Area STEM Conference would like to invite you to join us at our STEM conference. This initiative conference will bring together leading experts and researchers from around the Greater Houston Area to focus on topics that impact K–12 STEM education. Educators will present what they are doing including hands-on activities, research, and programs as each relates to STEM. Participants will attend break-out sessions and tour some of the research facilities located at University of Houston-Clear Lake, along with earning 7 CPEs for attendance.

Call for Presentations – Submit now through January 31st

Registration: $30 (by Jan. 31), $40 (after Jan. 31/on-site)

Featured Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kenn Heydrick

Dr. Kenn Heydrick is a passionate educator who has 35 years of experience focusing on curriculum alignment, assessment, and inquiry-based instruction. Prior to being a consultant, Kenn served in the education world in a number of leadership positions, including serving as the Director of Science Curriculum for the Texas Education Agency. He also has served as a district-level science coordinator (15 years), a high school science teacher (10 years), and most recently, as a university professor coordinating STEM programs (5 years).

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For additional information contact stemconference@uhcl.edu.