Calendar
June 9, Project Aquatic WILD
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Location: Dennis Johnston Park in Harris County Precinct 4
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Grade K-12 teachers, up to 6 CPE credits
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Teach students how to think about aquatic ecosystems with activities and decision making skills
Visitation of Deer Park Prairie is by appointment only. Since the prairie will be attended on scheduled workdays, they will be ideal days to visit. Please email Lan.shen@txgcmn.org for appointment on either workdays or any other days.
Please do not park directly in front of our neighbors’ houses – park across the street.
As always on the prairie, wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. For seed collecting, bring clippers if you have them. Also recommended are long-sleeved shirt, hat, water, insect repellent, sunscreen.
Email Lan.shen@txgcmn.orgÂ
Teacher Workshop
June 9, 9 – 12 pm, EcosySTEM Experience: Seine Away with the Galveston Bay Foundation
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Location: Galveston Bay Foundation Gessner Center in Kemah
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For teachers of grades 3 – 12, free, 3 CPE credits
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Field trip about shorelines, wetlands, and oyster habitat. Seine, conduct aquatic biodiversity sampling, discuss habitat restoration principles, reflect with nature journaling and more.
Grade K-8 Science teachers, free, up to 6 CPE credits
Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.
EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.  EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.
Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality consider the following agenda items at the agenda meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, 2021, which can be viewed virtually starting at 9:30 AM. The Commission will review petitions for amendments to administrative codes and permits as well as Agreed and Default Orders on issues regarding petroleum storage tanks, municipal waste discharge, public water system, industrial waste discharge, and air quality (among others). Public comments on any matters within the jurisdiction of the TCEQ will also be allowed. Registration for public comments at the agenda meeting will conclude at 9:30AM and will require participants to join the meeting through webinar with the ID 822-704-547.
June 9, 1 – 4 pm, EcosySTEM Experience: Seine Away with the Galveston Bay Foundation
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Location: Galveston Bay Foundation Gessner Center in Kemah
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Grade 3 – 12, free, 3 CPE credits
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Field trip about shorelines, wetlands, and oyster habitat. Seine, conduct aquatic biodiversity sampling, discuss habitat restoration principles, reflect with nature journaling and more.
Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C)
E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects.
If you would like to:
- Make a difference
- Help your community
- Make new friends
- Gain volunteer hours
- Have fun
Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center on Wednesdays 4 pm – 5 pm!
June 10, Growing Up WILD TEACHER WORKSHOP
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Location: Smart Family Literacy & via Zoom
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For teachers of young children that want to develop inquiry-based activities in the outdoors, 6 CPE credits
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We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!
- Â 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Kingwood Farmers Market at Kingwood Town Center Park (weekly) (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time)
- 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Westchase District Farmers Market next to St. Cyril’s of Alexandria Church (weekly) (4 to 7 pm during the summer months)
- 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm: Mid-Main Night Market at 3500-3700 Main Street (first Thursdays)