Calendar

Apr
20
Tue
Kleb Woods Volunteer Opportunity @ Kleb Woods Nature Center
Apr 20 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 pm

Kleb Woods Volunteer Opportunity | Citizens Environmental CoalitionTrail maintenance, volunteer work crew, and garden group.

For information on volunteer opportunities at Kleb Woods, contact Megan Ahlgren

VMS CODE: RM: Kleb Woods

WG Jones Volunteer Service @ WG Jones State Forest
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

WG Jones Volunteer Service | Citizens Environmental CoalitionIt’s time to volunteer again! You know you want to, but you know there are rules, right? So here they are:

  1. Only a certain number of people will be allowed in each garden area. Be prepared to grow where you’re planted (work where you’re most needed)!
  2. You must supply your own gloves and tools.
  3. Park at the education building, not in front of the office.
  4. If you are more comfortable wearing a face mask, you are more than welcome to.
  5. Limits on the number of people should allow for 6 feet social distancing. Be mindful of the distance.
  6. As always, bring adequate sun protection and water.
  7. If you have been exposed to COVID-19, please quarantine for 14 days before joining Texas Master Naturalists – Heartwood Chapter at the Forest.

Volunteer slots begin at 9 am and end at noon.  Contact heartwoodvsp@gmail.com for the latest plans.

VMS: RM: WG Jones State Forest (Specify garden or nursery maintenance)

Apr
30
Fri
HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs
Apr 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.

May
28
Fri
HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs
May 28 @ 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.

Jun
7
Mon
NOAA Turn the TIDE Workshop @ online (zoom)
Jun 7 – Jul 1 all-day

This professional development is designed for middle and High School science teachers who want to integrate climate science into their curriculum.

This Professional Development workshop is sponsored by the NOAA Bay-Watershed Education Training program, NOAA Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, and Artist Boat.

Professional Development Workshop

  • Live panel discussions with scientists from NOAA and other Environmental agencies
  • Workshop will cover: Linking extreme weather to climate change, how climate change leads to sea level rise and ocean acidification, how to plan a meaningful watershed educational experience on your campus, interpreting scientific data through art, and much more!
  • 4 hour Kayak Adventure with Artist Boat’s professional scientist and artist.
  • Hands on activities weekly.
  • Receive NOAA tools and resources for your classroom.
  • 5 hours of independent learning time weekly with access to a message board to communicate with scientists and other like minded educators.

When:  July 7th – July 1st, 2021

Where:  Zoom from anywhere!

Who: Middle and High School Science Teachers

Cost: Free

For more information, call: Karissa Laffey @ 409.632.0388

Email: klaffey@artistboat.org

 

Jun
25
Fri
HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs
Jun 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.

Jul
5
Mon
NOAA Planet Stewards: Community Resilience to Climate Change with Artist Boat @ online (zoom)
Jul 5 – Jul 29 all-day

This professional development is designed for any educator interested in an introduction to Climate change. Welcoming educators of all subjects who want to boost their confidence in integrating climate issue discussions in their classroom.

This Professional Development Program is sponsored by NOAA Planet Stewards Education Project, NOAA Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, and Artist Boat.

Professional Development Workshop

  • Live panel discussions with scientists from NOAA and other Environmental agencies
  • Workshop will cover: Addressing climate change controversy, climate change impacts to human health, unpacking environmental justice, sustainability in Gulf fisheries, exploring local ecosystems role in fighting climate change and more!
  • 4 hour Kayak Adventure with Artist Boat’s professional scientist and artist (lunch provided)!
  • Hands on activities weekly.
  • Receive NOAA tools and resources for your classroom.
  • 70% independent learning with access to a message board to communicate with scientists and other like minded educators. 

When:  July 5th – 29th, 2021

Where:  Zoom from anywhere!

Who: Any educator interested in learning more about integrating climate change into their curriculum

Cost: $20

For more information, call: Karissa Laffey @ 409.632.0388

Email: klaffey@artistboat.org

 

Jul
26
Mon
Natural Start Alliance Nature-Based Early Learning Virtual Conference @ online
Jul 26 – Jul 30 all-day

The largest national gathering of nature-based early education professionals is moving online this year—more content, lower cost, lower carbon footprint!

Your registration ($99) includes:

  • Full access to all session recordings—over 100 sessions in all—on teaching, program administration, research, strategies for change, and more (Note that recordings of live sessions are still being added)
  • Certificates available for each conference session for continuing education credits

Did you miss the live event, but want access to all of the ideas, research, resources, and sessions? All of the 2020 conference content is available on-demand 24/7!

Conference content is available until July 2021

Jul
30
Fri
HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs
Jul 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.

Aug
27
Fri
HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs
Aug 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.