Calendar

Aug
17
Sat
GBF Rain Barrel Workshops @ Houston Maritime Museum
Aug 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Conserve water! Protect our Bay! Sign up for a Rain Barrel Workshop!

Did you know lawn and garden watering make up nearly 40% of total household water use during the summer? Capturing rainwater will help protect your lawn and garden during periods of drought, and it will also help you save money! One rain barrel can conserve approximately 1,050 gallons per year!

Galveston Bay Foundation’s Rain Barrel Program works to conserve water and reduce storm water runoff, pollution, and bacteria entering Galveston Bay. Each workshop is a unique and personal experience hosted by Galveston Bay Foundation in partnership with local organizations and cities.

Workshops consist of information about rain barrel use and maintenance, and tools to begin construction of your rain barrel. Registration is $35, which includes one 35-gallon barrel + one connector kit, and admission to the workshop for yourself and one guest. Workshop participants can purchase a maximum of 2 barrels + 2 kits. These interactive workshops allow participants to ask questions and utilize resources to keep our waters clean!

Aug
21
Wed
H-GAC Clean Waters Initiative Workshop Series @ H-GAC Conference Room B, Second Floor
Aug 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

The H-GAC Clean Waters Initiative Workshop Series returns on Feb. 26, 2019. The tentative topic will be funding sources for water and wastewater-related infrastructure.

Dates for the rest of the year are May 22, 2019; Wednesday, August 21, 2019; and Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

Clean Waters Initiative offers workshops that help local governments, landowners, and residents develop effective strategies to reduce pollution in our area waterways.

Aug
22
Thu
Solid Waste Series Workshop on Food Donation @ Houston-Galveston Area Council
Aug 22 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Workshop Topics:

  • Why Food Donation is a Good Idea
  • Rules and Regulations 
  • Challenges to Donating Food
  • Starting a Food Donation Program

Workshop Presenters:

  • Stephen Sturdivant, Environmental Protection Agency
  • Stephania Alvarez, Harris County 
  • Neha Alex, University of Houston Food Recovery Network
  • Bryan Green, Houston Food Bank
  • Barbara Bronstein, Second Servings
  • Lydia Oxley, Imperfect Produce

H-GAC has redesigned its solid waste workshops (Regional Recycling Roundtable, Local Environmental Enforcement Roundtable, Organics Recovery Roundtable) into one comprehensive Solid Waste Workshop Series to allow more in-depth studies of topics each quarter, while offering increased value for busy schedules. 

For more information about the Solid Waste Workshop Series, visit H-GAC’s website. The November 21, 2019 workshop will focus on special wastes.

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

Aug
30
Fri
HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs
Aug 30 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

HREG - Own Your PowerThis free, monthly workshop addresses the basics on how to install and operate a solar system.  It covers topics such as solar array types, costs of equipment and labor, permitting, energy savings, and reliability. The instructor, Bill Swann, is an expert in solar energy and has built many of his own solar systems. This workshop is ideal for all people; Bill can answer the simplest and most technical of questions. If you want to learn more about solar, this is the workshop for you. For more information, contact Bill Swann at william.swann2@gmail.com.

Street parking available. This workshop occurs on the last friday of every month, except December.

Sep
12
Thu
ENVISION Sustainability Professional Credentialing Class @ the offices of R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc.
Sep 12 @ 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Trainers:     Michael Bloom, PE, ENV SP and Liz Parent, PE, ENV SP

Hosted By:  The West Houston Association

Costs:            West Houston Members:                $700

                        Private Non-WHA Members:        $800

                        Government Employees:                $650

Includes:     Breakfast, Lunch, and Full Binder of Materials and Notes.

In person training will make you eligible to take the online class and obtain your EnvisionSustainability Professional Credential from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.

Register:      Email Jennifer@westhouston.org by September 6, 2019

Questions:  Email mbloom@rgmiller.com

Sep
21
Sat
2019 Wildscapes Workshop @ Anderson-Clarke Center at Rice University
Sep 21 @ 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY OF TEXAS HOUSTON CHAPTER

WILDSCAPES WORKSHOP

Wildscapes Workshop, a one-day, not-to-be-missed educational event and local native plant sale. This year’s event will involve featured speakers providing up-to-date information on the relationship between native plants and our local wildlife and environment, and Houston’s prairie history, culture, and its future.

Wildscapes Workshop benefits local native plant gardens, grants, and scholarships.

NPSOT promotes research, conservation, and utilization of native plants and habitats through education, outreach, and example.

Register at NativePlantSociety.org

Sep
27
Fri
HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs
Sep 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

HREG - Own Your PowerThis free, monthly workshop addresses the basics on how to install and operate a solar system.  It covers topics such as solar array types, costs of equipment and labor, permitting, energy savings, and reliability. The instructor, Bill Swann, is an expert in solar energy and has built many of his own solar systems. This workshop is ideal for all people; Bill can answer the simplest and most technical of questions. If you want to learn more about solar, this is the workshop for you. For more information, contact Bill Swann at william.swann2@gmail.com.

Street parking available. This workshop occurs on the last friday of every month, except December.

Oct
4
Fri
An Evening for Educators @ Houston Museum of Natural Science
Oct 4 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Shell Educators’ Preview: Start your evening at 4 p.m. and earn one hour of CPE credit while viewing our newly renovated George W. Strake Hall of Malacology.

HMNS’ Educator Members will have an opportunity to speak to Tina Petway, the
Museum’s Associate Curator of Malacology, during the Shell Educators’ Preview.
As a special treat, all guests will also be able to visit our newest special exhibition,
Art of the Brick until 6:00 p.m.!

The Educator Event @HMNS: Continue your evening with us starting at 5 p.m.
and earn up to three additional hours of CPE credit depending on which
programming you attend. HMNS is featuring several ways to earn CPE credit from
attending workshops to taking a guided tour to seeing a show in our Planetarium.
Educators are able to earn a total of up to 4 hours of CPE credit while attending
HMNS’, An Evening for Educators!

Registration Information
Educators: Free
Non-Educators: $10.00

(Pricing includes entry to the George W. Strake Hall of Malacology and Art of the Brick)
Registration begins Tuesday, July 30th and ends Wednesday, October 2nd.
Please complete the online form at hmns.org/eveningforeducators to reserve your spot. For questions, contact educatorevent@hmns.org.

Oct
25
Fri
Gulf Coast: RESET Air Accredited Professionals Education Intensive and Exam @ Kirksey Architects
Oct 25 @ 7:15 am – 2:30 pm

RESET® Air, the world’s first sensor-based and performance-driven Building Standard and Certification Program, comes to Houston for an Introduction and Discussion Forum followed by a RESET Air Accredited Professionals (AP) Education Intensive and Practicum Exam. RESET Air Certification helps Building Owners attract businesses that understand that employee health and comfort directly connect to their prosperity and attract and retain the best and brightest employees through transparent independent assurance that the health of their environment is continuously verified.

HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs
Oct 25 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

HREG - Own Your PowerThis free, monthly workshop addresses the basics on how to install and operate a solar system.  It covers topics such as solar array types, costs of equipment and labor, permitting, energy savings, and reliability. The instructor, Bill Swann, is an expert in solar energy and has built many of his own solar systems. This workshop is ideal for all people; Bill can answer the simplest and most technical of questions. If you want to learn more about solar, this is the workshop for you. For more information, contact Bill Swann at william.swann2@gmail.com.

Street parking available. This workshop occurs on the last friday of every month, except December.