Calendar

Aug
11
Sun
National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston
Aug 11 all-day

From May 1 through September 30, 2019, BikeHouston, whose mission is the implementation of the City of Houston Bike Plan, will be sponsoring the city’s participation in the National Bike Challenge, a nationwide event that unites thousands of new and existing bicyclists across the country in friendly competition designed to celebrate and encourage biking. For more information on how to participate, visit lovetoride.net.

Aug
15
Thu
KPC Greenhouse Volunteers @ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse
Aug 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Memorial Park Conservancy has generously offered Katy Prairie Conservancy use of their greenhouse while the Native Seed Nursery at KPC’s field office in Waller is being renovated. Volunteers will help grow plants that will be used for various Katy Prairie Conservancy spring projects and for the Great Grow Out. The Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse is located in Memorial Park on the south side of Memorial Drive. All are welcome, no experience necessary.

Workdays are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Aug
16
Fri
H-GAC Disaster Debris Workshop @ Houston-Galveston Area Council
Aug 16 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Topic: Disaster Debris Management

This half-day workshop at H-GAC (also available via webinar) will be guided by a multimedia presentation focusing on on the following topics:

  • Findings about the impacts of hurricane debris on Landfills 
  • Findings and recommendations regarding debris management from the Report of the Governor’s Commission to Rebuild Texas
  • Lessons learned and trends in disaster debris management
  • Recent changes in regulations, guidance, and legislation

The workshop will provide participants an opportunity to discuss concerns and share best practices and lessons learned from past debris management response and recovery efforts.

For more information or assistance, e-mail Becki Begley or call 713-993-2410.

Aug
17
Sat
Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more…
Aug 17 all-day

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We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!

Aug
18
Sun
National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston
Aug 18 all-day

From May 1 through September 30, 2019, BikeHouston, whose mission is the implementation of the City of Houston Bike Plan, will be sponsoring the city’s participation in the National Bike Challenge, a nationwide event that unites thousands of new and existing bicyclists across the country in friendly competition designed to celebrate and encourage biking. For more information on how to participate, visit lovetoride.net.

Aug
22
Thu
HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday @ Memorial Park Greenhouse
Aug 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Volunteers meet the second and fourth Thursday of every month to propagate plants from locally collected native seed. A typical workday may include seeding pots, bumping up trays into 1-gallon containers, separating seedlings, and weeding pots. They will also have special seed collecting trips, invasive species removal workdays, and planting events in restored prairies.

If you’re interested in volunteering for the Natural Resource Management Program, email kelli.ondracek@houstontx.gov or visit houstontx.gov/parks/naturalresources.html.

Aug
24
Sat
Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more…
Aug 24 all-day

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We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!

Aug
25
Sun
National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston
Aug 25 all-day

From May 1 through September 30, 2019, BikeHouston, whose mission is the implementation of the City of Houston Bike Plan, will be sponsoring the city’s participation in the National Bike Challenge, a nationwide event that unites thousands of new and existing bicyclists across the country in friendly competition designed to celebrate and encourage biking. For more information on how to participate, visit lovetoride.net.

Aug
31
Sat
Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more…
Aug 31 all-day

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We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!

Sep
1
Sun
National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston
Sep 1 all-day

From May 1 through September 30, 2019, BikeHouston, whose mission is the implementation of the City of Houston Bike Plan, will be sponsoring the city’s participation in the National Bike Challenge, a nationwide event that unites thousands of new and existing bicyclists across the country in friendly competition designed to celebrate and encourage biking. For more information on how to participate, visit lovetoride.net.