Calendar

Jan
16
Wed
Canoe & Fish @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Jan 16 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4Meet at the canoe launch for an evening of canoeing and fishing on Lake Marshall. Closed-toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended.

Jan
18
Fri
Family Campfire Night @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Jan 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Campfire NightsNight hikes at 7 and 8 p.m., mini owl prowl at 7:30 p.m., cabin tours, winter bird craft, pond fishing and live animal time. Campfire, s’mores and tacos. (Vegan and gluten-free options available). Tacos catered by Tacos A GoGo – veggie, chicken, beef tacos with corn/flour tortillas available. Reservation includes 2 tacos per person.

Cost: $30 adult/$35 non-member adult; $15 children (ages 3 & up); $20 non-member children; FREE for children under 3 years

Jan
21
Mon
Canoe & Fish @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4Meet at the canoe launch for an evening of canoeing and fishing on Lake Marshall. Closed-toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended.

Jan
26
Sat
Fishing for Trout @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Jan 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4Try your luck to catch recently stocked rainbow trout! Daily bag limit for trout is 5/day/person. All other TPWD rules apply. Equipment provided or bring your own. Hat and sunscreen recommended.

Jan
31
Thu
Deadline: EPP Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Jan 31 all-day

The goal of the EPP Undergraduate Scholars Program is to increase the number of students who undertake course work and graduate with degrees in targeted academic fields integral to NOAA’s mission. This program targets students who have completed their sophomore year, attending minority serving institutions (MSIs), and have recently declared, or about to declare a major in atmospheric, oceanic, or environmental disciplines that support these sciences.

The deadline for this scholarship is Jan. 31, 2019.

Apr
29
Mon
Scholarship Deadline: HW’s Great Green Quest
Apr 29 all-day

Applications for Houston Wilderness‘s 2019 Great Green Quest – Careers in Conservation scholarship opportunity are open through April 29, 2019. This program is open to undergraduate and graduate interns or staff who currently work at one of HW’s 100+ Network Partner organizations in the 13-county region and are currently seeking an undergraduate or master’s level degree in environmental science and/or ecology-related careers. With the projected population increases in our region and continued development of built and nature-based infrastructure to accommodate that growth, we appreciate the need to invest in the future stewards of this region’s important natural landscapes.  Houston Wilderness is offering up to five $1,000.00 scholarships to help support deserving students in our region. For more information about the “Careers in Conservation” Scholarship program and to submit applications, please contact Torey Brown at torey@houstonwilderness.org.

Apr
30
Tue
Deadline: Alpha Gamma Rho Horticulture Scholarship
Apr 30 all-day

George Staby has provided scholarships limited to current AGR undergraduates who are enrolled with a declared horticulture-related major in entomology, environmental horticulture, horticulture, landscape gardening, landscape horticulture, ornamental horticulture, pest control, plant breeding, plant pathology, plant science (with horticulture emphasis), pomology, and/or vegetable crops who have completed at least three courses in the department of their declared major.

The deadline for this scholarship is Apr. 30, 2019.

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
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