Calendar

Nov
15
Fri
Houston Urban Tree Conference @ Weekly Community Center
Nov 15 @ 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Interested in Urban Forestry? Come join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, HAUFC and ISA-TX for a great day of education. Topics include: Emerald Ash Borer – Coming to a City Near You, Using Tree Growth Regulators to Reduce Pruning Costs, and Greening the Houston Region – Partnerships and Projects that Support the Urban Forest.

Dec
4
Wed
Kinder Institute Forum: Palaces for the People @ Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
New York University professor and sociologist Eric Klinenberg discusses how social infrastructure can revitalize civic life.

About this Event

In his book, “Palaces for the People,” Eric Klinenberg argues that the future of democratic societies rests not simply on shared values but on shared spaces: the libraries, childcare centers, bookstores, churches, synagogues, and parks where crucial, sometimes life-saving connections, are formed. Klinenberg will share how social infrastructure investment is becoming a key part of placemaking and urban policy; and how it can help fight inequality, polarization, and the decline of civic life.

For more information visit kinder.rice.edu

Dec
12
Thu
The Houston Green Book Discussion Group @ Downtown Main Library
Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The second Thursday of each month book group for learning more about green themes including the environmental, social and economic approaches to sustainability.

For more information visit Facebook.com

Jan
9
Thu
The Houston Green Book Discussion Group @ Downtown Main Library
Jan 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The second Thursday of each month book group for learning more about green themes including the environmental, social and economic approaches to sustainability.

For more information visit Facebook.com

Jan
29
Wed
Understanding Houston: The Big Picture @ Greater Houston Community Foundation
Jan 29 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

The Big Picture

Join us to hear major findings across 8 quality of life areas including arts & culture, civic engagement, community context, economic opportunity, education, environment, health, and housing.

Leave with a better understanding of key strengths and pressing challenges across the Houston three-county area and our 2019 summary report.

Vote at the event to inform where we’re headed by telling us what issues you think need attention, resources, and collaborative action, and learn more about how you can get involved.

Feb
3
Mon
Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Conference (Tampa, Fla,) @ Tampa Marriott Water Street Hotel
Feb 3 – Feb 6 all-day

Registration is now open.

Registration fees for the 2020 conference include entry to all conference activities (including workshops), breaks, and breakfast. There is a workshop-only fee of $250 for those only attending a workshop and not any part of the conference.

The GoMOSES Conference has reserved room blocks at the Tampa Marriott Water Street Hotel (the conference venue) and the Barrymore Hotel. Attendees who stay at either hotel will receive discounted registration. When registering for the conference, please be prepared to enter your hotel confirmation number from the Marriott Water Street or the Barrymore to receive the discount.

Registration Fees

Regular Registration (after December 6) – $650
With reservation at conference hotel – $550

Student Registration – $300
With reservation at conference hotel – $250

One-day Regular* – $300
*No hotel reservation required

Onsite registration will be available and will be subject to a $50 late fee.

Workshop-only Fee – $250

Payment
We accept payment by credit card, PayPal and check. Credit card payments are processed through PayPal but you do not need a PayPal account. If you are paying by check, please make it out to “Gulf of Mexico Alliance” and mail to: Gulf of Mexico Alliance, 1151 Robinson Street, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Refunds
If a registration is cancelled on or before December 6, 2019, a full refund will be issued, minus a small processing fee based on payment type. After December 6, no refunds will be made.

Feb
8
Sat
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Regional Conference @ United Way Conference Center
Feb 8 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Image result for citizens climate lobby

You are invited to the 7th annual Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) Third Coast Regional Conference!

CCL builds the political will for our elected representatives to act on climate change. With the reintroduction into Congress of The Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act, an effective bipartisan climate bill, that political will is more important than ever!

Our Regional Conference is an opportunity for newcomers and experienced CCL members to stand united – to learn, practice skills, inspire each other, and strategize for building the political will to move our country toward fair and economically sound climate solutions.

The Third Coast Region – Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas – is large and diverse, but we are united in our concerns. Climate impacts are already manifesting along our coast, on our ranches and farms, and in our cities. Rising temperatures, hurricanes and massive rain events, drought and prolonged wildfire seasons are hurting our communities, agriculture, and industries. Both the harm of inaction and the potential for this region to lead in a low-emission economy have never been greater.

Please join us in Houston on February 8 to help forge a climate solution that will benefit all Third Coast residents.

Tickets includes the conference, lunch and coffee breaks.

Feb
13
Thu
The Houston Green Book Discussion Group @ Downtown Main Library
Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The second Thursday of each month book group for learning more about green themes including the environmental, social and economic approaches to sustainability.

For more information visit Facebook.com

Feb
19
Wed
Garden Club of Houston Nancy Thomas Horticulture Lecture: American Eden @ st luke's methodist church
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am

The Nancy Thomas Horticulture Lecture was established in 1995 and is held biennially in February. This event focuses on horticulture. Recent speakers have included Adriaan Geuze, William Cullina and Antonia Adezio.

Julia Picton Wallace Lecture, begun in 2006 and is held biennially in the fall, and is devoted to the subject of floral arrangement. These speakers are prominent floral artists who give a demonstration and speak about the methods and skills necessary to floral arranging. Presenters have included Elisa DeJong Stout, Natasha Lisitsa, Jane Godshall, Soho Sakai and Bruno Duarte.

Mar
12
Thu
The Houston Green Book Discussion Group @ Downtown Main Library
Mar 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The second Thursday of each month book group for learning more about green themes including the environmental, social and economic approaches to sustainability.

For more information visit Facebook.com