Calendar

Jul
31
Wed
(Deadline) Our Great Region Awards applications @ online
Jul 31 all-day

The Our Great Region Awards recognize outstanding organizations in the 13-county region working to make the region an even better place to live, work, and prosper. Submitted projects must advance one or more of the Our Great Region 2040 plan’s Big Ideas. For more information on how to register visit www.ourregion.org/awards.

Sep
9
Mon
Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable @ Houston-Galveston Area Council
Sep 9 @ 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.

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
Deadline: Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Nominations
Sep 27 @ 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Texas Environmental Excellence Awards is an annual awards program that honors achievements in environmental preservation and protection. There are ten diverse award categories that provide citizens, communities, businesses, and organizations an opportunity to obtain the state’s highest environmental honor and be recognized for their environmental projects. The deadline for submission is September 27th.

Since 1993, they have honored more than 250 successful environmental projects and efforts. By honoring these winners, the TCEQ hopes to encourage others to initiate like-minded projects and reinforce a spirit of environmental stewardship. These are the categories:

  • Agriculture
  • Civic/Community
  • Education
  • Environmental Educator of the Year
  • Individual
  • Innovative Operations/Management
  • Pollution Prevention
  • Technical/Technology
  • Water Conservation
  • Youth

Oct
19
Sat
Native and Adaptive Plant Sale @ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Oct 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

The native plant sale will be open to luncheon attendees Friday, October 18th at the Pearland First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, (2314 N. Grand, Pearland, TX  77581) when the Doors open at 10:30 AM.  The native and adaptive plant sale continues for the duration of the luncheon ending around 1:30PM.

The plant sale moves to the Stella Roberts Recycling Center (5800 Magnolia, Pearland, TX  77584) Saturday morning, October 19th from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

Oct
25
Fri
Houston Arboretum’s Fall Plant Sale @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Oct 25 @ 9:00 am – Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm

Fall Plant Sale

Fall is one of the best times to plant in Houston so get ready to garden at our Fall Plant Sale! We will be offering native flowers, shrubs, and trees – perfect for attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your yard or garden. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum’s conservation and education efforts. Members receive discounts on all plant sale purchases.

Plant Sale Tips:

  • Park at the 610 Entrance for easy accessibility
  • Arrive early – the best plants go fast
  • Bring a wagon if you have one – we will have a limited number for customer use
  • Become a Member – members receive discounts on all plant sale purchases

Check out Houston Arboretum & Nature Center website for more information.

Nov
2
Sat
Texas Arbor Day @ Mercer Botanic Gardens
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Texas Arbor Day @ Mercer Botanic Gardens | Humble | Texas | United States

Celebrate Texas Arbor Day with a tree planting demonstration and receive a complimentary tree sapling while supplies last. Visit the outdoor library corner to find books on trees and how to care for them at Mercer’s West Side Arboretum. EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, FACE PAINTING, HISTORICAL TREES, CHILDREN’S CRAFTS

Nov
9
Sat
HPJC Peacemaker Awards Dinner & Auction @ Crowne Plaza River Oaks
Nov 9 @ 2:30 pm – Nov 10 @ 6:00 pm
Make Your Reservations for these Two Events:.
Peacemaker Reception:
Come meet the Awardees at a special reception
SATURDAY, Nov. 9th
2:30 – 4:30 PM at Redbud Gallery, 202 East 11th Street, Houston, TX 77008.
Ticket Price is $75 and includes a copy of Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz’s latest book
.AND
Peacemaker Awards Dinner:
Gather with old friends & new to celebrate the 2019 Peacemakers
Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Author & Activist
Egberto Williies
Judge Lina Hidalgo
Undies For Everyone
SUNDAY, Nov. 10th
Social Hour, Cash Bar & Silent Auction 5:00-6:00 PM
Dinner & Program begin at 6:00 PM
Crown Plaza Hotel—2712 Southwest Freeway—Houston, TX 77098
Ticket price: $100 until Nov. 3

Nov
11
Mon
Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable @ Houston-Galveston Area Council
Nov 11 @ 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.

Dec
4
Wed
2019 Prairie Stampede @ United Way of Greater Houston
Dec 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join the prairie community of southeast Texas and coastal Louisiana as we celebrate the great work happening locally to save, restore, and teach prairies. We will present awards to prairie champions and enjoy a delicious potluck dinner. Register today!