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The Houston-Galveston Area Council is holding a certified water monitoring training course for new Texas Stream Team volunteers. This training is limited to volunteers willing to monitor in the San Jacinto-Brazos Coastal Basin project area and is limited to 10 trainees. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the training will be completed in this one-day training session. For more information contact Will.Merrell@h-gac.com.
The H-GAC Data Services GIS Program is partnering with TeachMeGIS to host a series of instructor-led GIS trainings. The course dates, course topics, and pricing, including a 15% discount for H-GAC members and employees, are listed on the GIS Training web page. The next course will be Addressing in ArcGIS for NextGen 9-1-1, July 26 and 27 at H-GAC Training Room, Second Floor.
Detailed information on the content of each course is available by clicking on the course name. If interested in attending one of these courses, select the red “Register Now” button to register for a class on the TeachMeGIS website. When registering, please be sure to select “H-GAC” under the location column of the desired class to receive the discount. For more information on GIS Training at H-GAC, contact Brooks Andrews at 713-993-4519.
Project WILD invites you to explore and share the fascinating world of wildlife and ecosystems using fun, hands-on educational activities. You will experience engaging TEKS-aligned activities while networking with other educators. Workshop participants receive: 1) 6 hours TEA-approved CPE and TEEAC Credit, 2) Project WILD K-12 guide, and 3) Texas-specific resources Anyone who works with children, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, and scout leaders is welcome. This workshop will be held at Helms Elementary School, 503 W 21st Street from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Monday, July 31, 2017. To register for just $25 or to learn more about their WILD workshops, visit their events page.
Flying WILD is an exciting education program that introduces students to bird conservation through school bird festivals, hands-on classroom activities, and community service projects. Through a partnership with the Council for Environmental Education (the national office for Flying WILD and Project WILD) the Houston Audubon Society (HAS) is now offering Flying WILD training and materials in the Houston area. Each workshop participant will receive the program publication, Flying WILD: An Educator’s Guide to Celebrating Birds along with other teaching materials. To register please complete and return the form below. Space is limited, so registrations will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. Registration is just $20 for the entire workshop, so follow the link to register here.
Volunteer Open House
Saturday, August 26
9:00-10:30 am
Stay afterwards for the School Programs Open House!
10:30 – 11:30 am
For more information, or to RSVP, please call 713-366-0375 or click the button below. RSVP’s are requested by Wednesday, August 23.
Join us for a bit of breakfast and hear from Arboretum staff about the exciting volunteer opportunities coming up this fall. After breakfast, head out for guided tours of our building and trails. Do you have a friend that wants to volunteer? Bring them along!
This event is open to current volunteers and anyone interested in becoming a part of our awesome team!
To learn more about our volunteer program, click here.
School Programs Open House
Do you remember your first trip into nature? Be a part of that life changing experience for Houston area students. Find out how you can help introduce the next generation to the great outdoors through the Arboretum’s School Programs!
HOUSTON—Area composting enthusiasts who want to enhance their skills and spread the sustainable practice can become a Master Composter through a training hosted by the City of Houston Green Building Resource Center, Thursday September 21 through Sunday September 24, 2017. The Yard Wise Master Composter Certificate Program, administered by the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling, offers an in-depth course featuring a team of experienced Houston professionals. At the end of the training, Master Composters will be able to make a worm bed, create “compost recipes†for specific plants, and help others embrace the environmental benefits of composting. Offered at the Houston Permitting Center at 1002 Washington Ave., the 4-day program includes classroom work, field trips and lectures from a flurry of guest speakers.
Registration is $40 and seating is limited to 20 participants. Interested composters can learn more or enroll online at codegreenhouston.org or by contacting Steve Stelzer at 832-394-9050 or steve.stelzer@houstontx.gov.
Architecture Center Houston is recruiting volunteers to train and serve as docents for our walking and bicycle tours. Training will take place Saturdays, 8:00 AM to noon, September 23 through October 14, 2017. Tours are offered Saturdays, 10:00 AM to noon, and select Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, September through May. Docents are asked to lead 3 to 6 tours during the season or more, if they are interested. Additional time is required for preparation and practice. This varies for each individual and can be done on their own schedule.
Content and public speaking skills are covered in training. An architecture background is not required, but a strong interest is preferred. Qualified volunteers are able to practice and lead a 2 hour tour for groups of 10 – 15 people.
Please direct inquiries to david@aiahouston.org. Click here for more information and to register online.Â
Architecture Center Houston is recruiting volunteers to train and serve as docents for our walking and bicycle tours. Training will take place Saturdays, 8:00 AM to noon, September 23 through October 14, 2017. Tours are offered Saturdays, 10:00 AM to noon, and select Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, September through May. Docents are asked to lead 3 to 6 tours during the season or more, if they are interested. Additional time is required for preparation and practice. This varies for each individual and can be done on their own schedule.
Content and public speaking skills are covered in training. An architecture background is not required, but a strong interest is preferred. Qualified volunteers are able to practice and lead a 2 hour tour for groups of 10 – 15 people.
Please direct inquiries to david@aiahouston.org. Click here for more information and to register online.Â
The sixth annual Texas Fruit Conference offers Basic Training for New Growers, Pesticide CEU Program for growers needing to keep their pesticide license up to date, and a Disscussion of the Future of Fruit Growing in Texas.
Conference Conveners: Monte Nesbitt, Larry Stein and Jim Kamas from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Registration fee includes Monday evening fruit tasting and Tuesday noon lunch. For the full schedule and registration link, visit the event page.
Architecture Center Houston is recruiting volunteers to train and serve as docents for our walking and bicycle tours. Training will take place Saturdays, 8:00 AM to noon, September 23 through October 14, 2017. Tours are offered Saturdays, 10:00 AM to noon, and select Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, September through May. Docents are asked to lead 3 to 6 tours during the season or more, if they are interested. Additional time is required for preparation and practice. This varies for each individual and can be done on their own schedule.
Content and public speaking skills are covered in training. An architecture background is not required, but a strong interest is preferred. Qualified volunteers are able to practice and lead a 2 hour tour for groups of 10 – 15 people.
Please direct inquiries to david@aiahouston.org. Click here for more information and to register online.Â