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Environment 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.
- Fun-filled Family Event (12-4 p.m.)
- Lectures, games, and demos
- Advance tickets available, no reservation required
- Guided Morning Birding Hike (7-9 a.m.)
- 1.5-mile hike
- Reservations required (limited)
- Behind The Scenes at the Rookery (9:30-11:30 a.m.)
- Watch herons, egrets, ibis, spoonbills, and anhingas
- Reservations required (limited)
Environment 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.
- Fun-filled Family Event (12-4 p.m.)
- Lectures, games, and demos
- Advance tickets available, no reservation required
- Guided Morning Birding Hike (7-9 a.m.)
- 1.5-mile hike
- Reservations required (limited)
- Behind The Scenes at the Rookery (9:30-11:30 a.m.)
- Watch herons, egrets, ibis, spoonbills, and anhingas
- Reservations required (limited)
Environment 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.
- Fun-filled Family Event (12-4 p.m.)
- Lectures, games, and demos
- Advance tickets available, no reservation required
- Guided Morning Birding Hike (7-9 a.m.)
- 1.5-mile hike
- Reservations required (limited)
- Behind The Scenes at the Rookery (9:30-11:30 a.m.)
- Watch herons, egrets, ibis, spoonbills, and anhingas
- Reservations required (limited)
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.
As birds, butterflies and bees become increasingly imperiled, more homeowners are creating gardens to nurture and sustain pollinators. These dynamic gardens not only support wildlife but also provide an attractive and healthy environment for people.
Master gardener and naturalist Glenn Olsen explains which wildflowers, flowering shrubs, fruit trees and even vegetables offer food and shelter for pollinators. Learn to create an outdoor oasis for yourself and for pollinating creatures. The class includes a field trip to the Rice University Betty and Jacob Friedman Holistic Garden, the Urban Pocket Prairie and the Lynn Lowery Arboretum. To register and for more details, visit glasscockcatalog.rice.edu.
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 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.
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.
Join the Houston-Galveston Area Council and the Save Water Texas Coalition for a Clean Waters Initiative Field Trip on August 8 to learn more about the coalition’s programs and tour its brand new Water Quality Mobile Teaching Lab.
The meeting and tour will be at the North Harris County Regional Water Authority, 3648 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston. Please dress in cool, comfortable, casual clothing appropriate for outdoor weather. Parking is available but carpooling would be helpful if several folks from one organization are attending. Transportation will not be provided to the meeting location.
The Save Water Texas Coalition’s mission is to promote public understanding and discourse about the challenge and opportunity to secure the state’s water future.Coalition focuses include water conservation, water reuse, and water pollution education and outreach to assure sustainability of groundwater and surface water resources for our state. Examples of resources include PattyPotty.com, SunflowerSuzie.com, TexasWaterHog.com, and much more.