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Feb
16
Sat
Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center
Feb 16 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Imperial Farmers MarketThe Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continue to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items.  Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready to eat food from booths and popular food trucks while listening to the best local musicians.

For more information, visit imperialfarmersmarket.com.

Tomball Farmers Market
Feb 16 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers.

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For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit.

Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a look at Volunteer At the Market.

For other information, visit tomballfarmersmarket.org.

Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Feb 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

IMG_20160312_110246 smPlant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer.

If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers.


PLANT IT FORWARD FARMS

@ University of St Thomas
1318 Sul Ross St, Houston TX 77006
Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm 


For more information, visit plant-it-forward.org.

Feb
17
Sun
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Feb 17 all-day

We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!

 

Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Feb 17 @ 8:00 am

The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone requiring special assistance to participate in these programs should contact the nature center. Programs meet at the Nature Center unless otherwise noted. Solid shoes are recommended. Call 281-446-8588 for more information.

East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Brought to you by the Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market is open every Sunday from 10am – 2pm on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfa’s Restaurant.

Unique among Houston’s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in one of Houston’s most historic communities.

Visit the East End Street Market to sample fresh garden fruits and vegetables, locally produced farm and dairy products, prepared foods, and unique handcrafted wares.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Market Manager Chef Roy Rodriguez.

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For more information, visit eastendhouston.com/market.

Feb
18
Mon
Tyke Hike (18 months – 3 years) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Feb 18 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Tyke Hike SquareEncourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors! Children 18 months to 3 years, with their adult companions, can join a naturalist for a story reading, a simple nature activity or craft, and a stroller-friendly hike on the beautiful Arboretum trails. Enjoy an interesting new nature experience each week with themes such as turtles, armadillos, spiders, and trees.

Please dress for weather. Tyke Hikes take place rain or shine. Closed-toe shoes are best for trail hikes. Older preschoolers are welcome but are the responsibility of the adult companion.

Climate Change with Dr. Daniel Cohan @ Fadi's Meyerland Mediterranean Grill
Feb 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

This Monday meeting will be about climate change, its impact on the world and Houston, and what we can do about it. Speaker Dr. Daniel Cohan is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University. His research specializes in atmospheric modeling to inform environmental decision-making. In addition to his peer-reviewed publications, he writes for The Hill, The Conversation, and Houston Chronicle. Dr. Cohan received a B.A. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University, a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Chemistry from Georgia Tech, and served as a Fulbright Scholar to Australia. He is a recipient of an NSF CAREER award and was a member of the NASA Air Quality Applied Sciences Team.

Brays Bayou Association Meeting @ The Gathering Place
Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The Brays Bayou Association meets the third Monday of each month at The Gathering Place. Brays Bayou Association does not currently have a website.

Feb
19
Tue
Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse
Feb 19 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

 

Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer.

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If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers.

SNAP, credit, and debit accepted!

 


PLANT IT FORWARD WAREHOUSE

4030 Willowbend Blvd, Houston TX 77025
Tuesdays 3:30-5:30pm


For more information, visit plant-it-forward.org.