Calendar

Nov
13
Tue
Brews for Big Bend @ Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Nov 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join Big Bend Conservancy for another Brews for Big Bend at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. This event will be an opportunity to celebrate Big Bend National Park, meet with Conservancy board members and staff, and win original works of art that focus on Big Bend. Houston area Big Bend fans, this is your chance to meet and greet with other West Texas enthusiasts. Appetizers and beer will be included. Online ticket sales only; there will be no tickets sold onsite.

Dec
13
Thu
Holiday Social with TAEP, AWMA-GCC, and SAME @ Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Dec 13 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Join the Texas Association of Environment Professionals (TAEP), the Air and Waste Management Association- Gulf Coast Chapter (AWMA-GCC), and the Society for American Military Engineers Houston/Galveston Post (SAME) for a fun celebration, games, and as always, great networking and camaraderie. Saint Arnold draft beers and root beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and BBQ dinner will be served, so please don’t forget to tip your bartender and bring your designated driver.

Reservation deadline is at noon on Dec. 13, 2018, or when they reach 200 attendees (whichever comes first). Sponsorships are also available.

Mar
31
Sun
Climate and Deep Sustainability: Awakening to Grief and Gratitude @ First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Museum District Campus
Mar 31 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

On March 31, 2019, from 5-7 p.m., eco-theologian The Rev. Michael Dowd will discuss the convergence of science, inspiration, and sustainability with a multimedia presentation at the First Unitarian-Universalist Church of Houston, Museum District Campus, 5200 Fannin St. For more information and to register, visit eventbrite.com.

Apr
5
Fri
Faith Climate Action Week @ TBA
Apr 5 – Apr 14 all-day

Faith Climate Action Week will take place for ten days in April during Earth Month. It will focus on how we can take action to protect our climate.

Celebrations, sermons, service projects, events, and nature walks will be held, all week. Sign up now and be the first to receive information on how to participate!

We will be focusing on ways we can green our facilities and homes, take action locally, and advocate nationally for positive steps towards a sustainable, 100% renewable us energy future. Join for a whole week of Creation celebration and carbon-cutting activities. Sign up to receive information and activities around this exciting event.

For more information, please contact programs@interfaithpowerandlight.org.
May
28
Tue
AIA Happy Hour with the Historic Resources Committee @ Public Services Wine & Whiskey Bar
May 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

May is Preservation Month and the Historic Resources Committee, in partnership with the National Trust and Association for Preservation Technology Texas invite you to join them at a Happy Hour at Public Services on Tuesday May 28, 5:30pm—7:30pm. There will be happy hour prices and a chance to connect with members from various local preservation organizations from across Houston. More info here.

May
30
Thu
AIA Historic Resources Speaker Series – Michael Kubo, PhD @ Cafe Brasil
May 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The AIA Historic Resources committee welcomes Michael Kubo, PhD, Asst. Prof. of architectural history and theory at UofH College of Architecture & Design, to present Concrete & Steel: Reimagining the Modern, Thu, May 30, 6:00pm at Café Brasil. Register here.

Jun
2
Sun
Houston Central Solar Co-Op for Houses of Worship & Their Members @ St Philip Presbyterian Church
Jun 2 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites houses of worship
& their members to learn how they can go solar for less as part of the
Houston Central Solar Co-Op. A co-op leverages bulk-purchasing power to
get discounted pricing. Each participant gets an individual solar quote, but a
single installer is selected for the group.

Neighbors in the Houston area have already formed a solar co-op to save money
and make going solar easier, with the help of nonprofit Solar United Neighbors.
Houston Renewable Energy Group (HREG), the South Union Community
Development Corporation, and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston
are sponsoring the co-op. The group already has over 30 participants.

At this informational session, you’ll learn how solar works, how it can be financed,
how it is installed, and how you can join the Co-Op. For homeowners, this is the last year to get the full solar tax credit, so come learn how you can participate!

Our speaker, Dori Wolfe, is founder of two solar energy companies, and has worked to bring community solar projects to fruition since 2012.

Jul
17
Wed
BikeHouston Ambassador Meet-up @ BikeHouston
Jul 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Are you looking to be more involved with Bike Houston? We are looking to increase our Ambassador Team and want to invite you to Bike Houston’s Office for an exciting evening. Come out to learn more about how to advocate for safer streets and for people on bikes.
Bike Houston Advocacy Director Jessica Wiggins and Education Director Inge Ford will be leading the discussion.
Topics:
1. How be an ambassadors and how can you help
2. Participate in a focus group on a candidate questionnaire for the upcoming local election
3. Learn about our upcoming Bike to Vote event and how to get involved
Sep
28
Sat
Houston City Council At-Large Candidate Climate Solutions Forum @ Home of Anne Whitlock and Michael Skelly
Sep 28 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Join us for this important Environmental Forum to discuss topics that are focused on the City of Houston.  You are encouraged to bike or travel electrically by taking the Green Line to the Coffee Plant/Second Ward light rail station. The house is one block away at 317 Sampson Street.  Please bring your own chair and reusable water bottle.

The event is sponsored by 350.org Houston, Citizens Climate Lobby Houston, Energy & Environmental Democrats, Environment Texas, Houston Climate Movement, and Houston Renewable Energy Group.  #oursharedhouston

Nov
16
Sat
Woodland Park Trail Restoration @ Woodland Park
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Please join the group for a morning of trail maintenance helping the Friends of Woodland Park revitalize, weed, and mulch the wooded trail entrance! This event is hosted the by Friends of Woodland Park and supported by Parks Project.

You Bring: Sturdy closed-toe shoes, clothing appropriate to the weather (long pants and sleeves), refillable water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, and work gloves (if you have them).

Parks Project Provides: Snacks, water, and Parks Project swag for volunteers!

Following the trail work, come over to the Spring Street Beer and Wine Garden (weather pending) for a chance to socialize and relax after a morning of hard and fulfilling work.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email charlottecisneros@gmail.com