Calendar

Apr
28
Sun
World Migratory Bird Day with ABNC @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 28 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am

World Migratory Bird Day 2019.jpgEnvironment for the Americas coordinates World Migratory Bird Day in North and South America to increase awareness and promote the conservation of migratory birds that we share across borders. Armand Bayou Nature Center will host a full day celebration dedicated to WMBD, featuring 3 Events for you to choose from.

  1. Fun-filled Family Event (12-4 p.m.)
    • Lectures, games, and demos
    • Advance tickets available, no reservation required
  2. Guided Morning Birding Hike (7-9 a.m.)
    • 1.5-mile hike
    • Reservations required (limited)
  3. Behind The Scenes at the Rookery (9:30-11:30 a.m.)
    • Watch herons, egrets, ibis, spoonbills, and anhingas
    • Reservations required (limited)

 

World Migratory Bird Day with ABNC @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 28 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

World Migratory Bird Day 2019.jpgEnvironment for the Americas coordinates World Migratory Bird Day in North and South America to increase awareness and promote the conservation of migratory birds that we share across borders. Armand Bayou Nature Center will host a full day celebration dedicated to WMBD, featuring 3 Events for you to choose from.

  1. Fun-filled Family Event (12-4 p.m.)
    • Lectures, games, and demos
    • Advance tickets available, no reservation required
  2. Guided Morning Birding Hike (7-9 a.m.)
    • 1.5-mile hike
    • Reservations required (limited)
  3. Behind The Scenes at the Rookery (9:30-11:30 a.m.)
    • Watch herons, egrets, ibis, spoonbills, and anhingas
    • Reservations required (limited)

 

World Migratory Bird Day with ABNC @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 28 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

World Migratory Bird Day 2019.jpgEnvironment for the Americas coordinates World Migratory Bird Day in North and South America to increase awareness and promote the conservation of migratory birds that we share across borders. Armand Bayou Nature Center will host a full day celebration dedicated to WMBD, featuring 3 Events for you to choose from.

  1. Fun-filled Family Event (12-4 p.m.)
    • Lectures, games, and demos
    • Advance tickets available, no reservation required
  2. Guided Morning Birding Hike (7-9 a.m.)
    • 1.5-mile hike
    • Reservations required (limited)
  3. Behind The Scenes at the Rookery (9:30-11:30 a.m.)
    • Watch herons, egrets, ibis, spoonbills, and anhingas
    • Reservations required (limited)

 

Bird Observatory Reveal Party @ Bird Observatory
Apr 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

On April 28, 2019, Artist Boat will host a reveal party to unveil The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer Bird Observatory. This will be the first public pull-off birding access along Stewart Road creating access to the Coastal Heritage Preserve – Just for birders! In partnership with Artist Boat, the Gulf Coast Design Lab at The University of Texas at Austin designed this project with the goal of inspiring inspire its visitors to connect with nature in a new way that instills a sense of responsibility to protect the diminishing habitat of native plants and animals.

May
9
Thu
Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable Field Trip @ Levy Park
May 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Parks and Natural Areas Banner with graphic representations of park elements H-GAC logo and Parks and Natural Areas on a field of maroonThe PNA Roundtable serves as a forum for discussion of issues related to parks and natural areas, promotes the PNA Award Program, and maintains a regional inventory of parks. The PNA roundtable facilitates information exchange and planning efforts between various stakeholders and collaborators to protect and preserve parks and natural areas across the region.

May
21
Tue
Terry Hershey Bayou Stewardship Awards Luncheon @ The Junior League of Houston
May 21 @ 11:30 am

The Bayou Preservation Association presents the 9th Annual Terry Hershey Bayou Stewardship Awards, honoring individuals for their outstanding commitment to aiding in the conservation, preservation, restoration or advocacy of Houston’s waterways. Join us for the 2019 Terry Hershey Bayou Stewardship Award Luncheon honoring Mayor Sylvester Turner, Kevin Shanley and Jackie Young, with a special recognition award to Ed Emmett.

May
28
Tue
AIA Happy Hour with the Historic Resources Committee @ Public Services Wine & Whiskey Bar
May 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

May is Preservation Month and the Historic Resources Committee, in partnership with the National Trust and Association for Preservation Technology Texas invite you to join them at a Happy Hour at Public Services on Tuesday May 28, 5:30pm—7:30pm. There will be happy hour prices and a chance to connect with members from various local preservation organizations from across Houston. More info here.

May
30
Thu
AIA Historic Resources Speaker Series – Michael Kubo, PhD @ Cafe Brasil
May 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The AIA Historic Resources committee welcomes Michael Kubo, PhD, Asst. Prof. of architectural history and theory at UofH College of Architecture & Design, to present Concrete & Steel: Reimagining the Modern, Thu, May 30, 6:00pm at Café Brasil. Register here.

Jul
8
Mon
Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable @ Houston-Galveston Area Council
Jul 8 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us for the Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable on Monday, July 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at H-GAC Conference Room A, Second Floor.

The PNA Roundtable serves as a forum for discussion of issues related to parks and natural areas, promotes the PNA Award Program, and maintains a regional inventory of parks. The PNA roundtable facilitates information exchange and planning efforts between various stakeholders and collaborators to protect and preserve parks and natural areas across the region. To register visit events.r20.constantcontact.com/register.

Jul
17
Wed
BikeHouston Ambassador Meet-up @ BikeHouston
Jul 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Are you looking to be more involved with Bike Houston? We are looking to increase our Ambassador Team and want to invite you to Bike Houston’s Office for an exciting evening. Come out to learn more about how to advocate for safer streets and for people on bikes.
Bike Houston Advocacy Director Jessica Wiggins and Education Director Inge Ford will be leading the discussion.
Topics:
1. How be an ambassadors and how can you help
2. Participate in a focus group on a candidate questionnaire for the upcoming local election
3. Learn about our upcoming Bike to Vote event and how to get involved