Calendar

Mar
5
Fri
First Friday Friends @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
Mar 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Senior adults are invited to a variety of natural history programs, leisurely walks and fun nature activities every 1st Friday of the month. Meet at the nature center.

Mar
10
Wed
Virtually Wild! Texas
Mar 10 all-day
Virtually Wild! Texas

Virtually WILD! Texas – students can interact LIVE with scientists & conservationists across the region. See archived videos on the Facebook page. The program lasts 45 minutes, and occurs twice a day. Check the website for specific times (they vary).

Grade Levels: This program is planned at a 3rd – 5th grade level, but participants of all ages will gain useful information.

Registration: Sign up through Region 4 ESC to gain access to each live program.

Join in to see wild places around Houston, and meet the people working hard to keep them wild.

Mar
17
Wed
Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center
Mar 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

_greenfilmThe films presented by the Houston Green Film Series are free to public and funded by volunteer efforts, in-kind contributions and donations from the public.

In general, the series is screened on the third Wednesday of each month.

For current films, visit the Houston Green Films website or Facebook page.

Apr
2
Fri
First Friday Friends @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
Apr 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Senior adults are invited to a variety of natural history programs, leisurely walks and fun nature activities every 1st Friday of the month. Meet at the nature center.

Apr
14
Wed
2021 Texas Land Conservation Conference @ Virtual
Apr 14 – Apr 16 all-day

The 2021 Texas Land Conservation Conference will be held as a virtual event April 14-16 and will offer a variety of program content and learning experiences related to land and water conservation in the Lone Star State. This year’s event will also feature regional (outdoor, safe, and socially distanced!) in-person networking events on Thursday evening. As 2021 will be our 25th-anniversary conference, we will be raising a glass to celebrate this milestone!

With nearly 300 attendees and growing, the conference is the preeminent statewide meeting for anyone working in the field of land and water conservation, private landowners interested in conserving their land, government, business, and NGO agency partners, and any person interested in learning more about these important issues in Texas. This year’s event will be our first-ever virtual event and it will be jam-packed with fantastic sessions on a diversity of important land and water conservation topics. Please make plans to join Texas Land Conservation Conference for what is sure to be another excellent learning and networking opportunity!

Apr
15
Thu
Women’s Restorative Hike @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Apr 15 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Join a women-only hiking program at the Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center for adults 18+, led by volunteer Ms. Texas Wadsworth. The program will meet monthly in the Spring and Fall. To register, please visit the online reservation platform here: https://www.hcp4.net/parks/jjp/events/

For more information about Texas Wadsworth, visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thehikingtexan

Apr
17
Sat
Renewable Energy & Sustainability Career Fair 2021, Hosted by HREG @ Online Event
Apr 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Whether you’re ready to jumpstart your career in the sustainability industry or find your next move, this career fair is for you!

Apr
24
Sat
Jesse Jones Park Volunteers Meet and Greet
Apr 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Interested in volunteering? Stop by the Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center for a casual gathering with staff and volunteers to learn about the variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities.

Ages 16+ or accompanied by an adult. Families are welcome. Please contact volunteer coordinator Brent Wilkins at 281-446-8588 or bwilkins@hcp4.net for more information and to RSVP.

May
7
Fri
First Friday Friends @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
May 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Senior adults are invited to a variety of natural history programs, leisurely walks and fun nature activities every 1st Friday of the month. Meet at the nature center.

May
13
Thu
May Women’s Restorative Hike @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
May 13 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Join a women-only hiking program at the Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center for adults 18+, led by volunteer Ms. Texas Wadsworth. The program will meet monthly in the Spring and Fall. To register, please visit the online reservation platform here: https://www.hcp4.net/parks/jjp/events/

For more information about Texas Wadsworth, visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thehikingtexan