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On Mar. 24, Apr. 14 and 21 and May 5 and 19, 2018, from 9:00 am to noon, come plant the shores of Exploration Green Nature Park’s new lake. The wetland will cleanse stormwater and provide habitat for aquatic animals in the lake (which is, in fact, a nationally known flood control basin). Have fun while helping to improve water quality and create habitat! All are welcome to take part in expanding the wetland we’ve been growing and planting with the community, going on the third year. Children are welcome to participate with family members.
Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and muddy. Tools will be provided.
Parking is at 16203 Diana Ln, Houston, TX 77062.
For more information and to RSVP, visit tcwp.tamu.edu or contact Mary Carol Edwards at mcedwards@tamu.edu.
On Mar. 24, Apr. 14 and 21 and May 5 and 19, 2018, from 9:00 am to noon, come plant the shores of Exploration Green Nature Park’s new lake. The wetland will cleanse stormwater and provide habitat for aquatic animals in the lake (which is, in fact, a nationally known flood control basin). Have fun while helping to improve water quality and create habitat! All are welcome to take part in expanding the wetland we’ve been growing and planting with the community, going on the third year. Children are welcome to participate with family members.
Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and muddy. Tools will be provided.
Parking is at 16203 Diana Ln, Houston, TX 77062.
For more information and to RSVP, visit tcwp.tamu.edu or contact Mary Carol Edwards at mcedwards@tamu.edu.
How Clean are Galveston Bay’s waters? What is being done to protect them? What can I do to help?
Join GBF as we tackle these questions and enjoy happy hour at Tommy’s Restaurant.
When:Â Monday, May 21st, 2018; 5:30-7:00pm
Where:Â Tommy’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar.
2555 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, Texas 77058
Summer is around the corner! And that means swimming, boating, and fishing, all of which depend on a healthy Galveston Bay. Galveston Bay Foundation works to ensure that our Bay remains fishable and swimmable, both this summer and for many seasons to come. Join GBF to learn more about this work, current water quality findings for Galveston Bay, and what you can do to help maintain a safe and healthy Bay.
Appetizers will be provided by Tommy’s Oyster Bar. Registration is required. Click the link to RSVP, or email waterquality@galvbay.org.
ALL ABOARD!
Interested in the latest developments regarding the Texas Bullet Train? Join Scenic Houston on Thursday, June 21st for a briefing from Texas Central on its latest progress and plans to build the first high-speed train in the U.S., right here in Texas. We want to share this opportunity to learn all about the bullet train with you and your organizations. Please join us.
WHAT: Texas Bullet Train update, presented by Texas Central
Lunch provided
WHEN: Thursday, June 21st – 12noon to 1:30pm
WHERE: Frost Bank Financial Center, 1700 Post Oak Blvd, 77056, 3rd Floor Conference Room — Click here for detailed directions.
WHO: Michael Moore, Regional Vice President, Texas Central Partners
HOW: RSVP to reservations@scenichouston.org by Wednesday, June 20th
We appreciate your RSVP to ensure seating and lunches
From the Texas Bullet Train website:
This project is a privately developed high-speed train system that will provide another choice for those traveling between the two largest economic powerhouses of Texas – Houston and North Texas. Together, these areas represent approximately half of the Texas population.
Once constructed, the train is scheduled to run every 30 minutes during peak travel times and hourly during off-peak times, with a midpoint stop on the 90-minute journey in the Brazos Valley. Connecting these regions with this safe, reliable and productive transportation option will provide Texans more great choice as they travel for work and play. Additionally, this important infrastructure positions the state for future growth and creates tens of thousands of new jobs for Texans.
As developers of this private project, Texas-based Texas Central continues to promote an open conversation with all parties about the high-speed train. With a project of this scale, there are naturally questions and concerns.
If you’ve always wanted to relax and sip a favorite glass of wine against the elegant backdrop of the Zoo’s beautiful Reflection Pool, this event is for you.
Wear your favorite white attire for this al fresco evening under the stars.
While you’re here, you can learn more about the Zoo’s aquatic animals, like sea lions and sea turtles, and how the Houston Zoo is helping save them in the wild. You can also unwind as you enjoy the smooth sounds of a live jazz band.
Price is reflective of online purchase and includes event entry and activities plus one drink. Online sales end at 12:00 p.m. on the day of the event. Tickets are available for $45 at the door. Additional food and beverage available for purchase.
It’s Pride Week and Downtown District and BBP are raising our rainbow flags! Be entertained by the lovely Violet S’Arbleau, Miss Gay Texas America 2017, who will co-host the evening alongside John Mills McCoin, your favorite zany announcer.
Bring your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of fun, music and great prizes! $10 admission includes one bingo packet (approx. 9 games). Additional games and daubers can be purchased for $1 each. Proceeds benefit BBP and Historic Market Square Park. Get there early as cards sell out quickly!
Time:Â 6-9 pm; sales begin at 6 pm; games begin at 7 pm
Location:Â Market Square Park (corner of Preston and Travis streets)
The 2018 ASHRAE Annual Conference will be held in Houston, June 23–27, 2018. The Technical Program along with Committee meetings, Registration, Bookstore, and Speakers Lounge will be held at the Hilton America’s hotel and the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Registration will open March 1, 2018.
For more information, visit ashrae.org.
Learn more about these thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us! Led by a “bat girl†docent, guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from the Waugh Drive Bridge on Buffalo Bayou.
Time: Dusk – Boat departs 30 minutes before sunset (1½ hour boat rides)
Cost:Â $30 per person (children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours)
Weather and water levels permitting. Reservations required.
  
The Houston Urban Conservation Summit will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the restoration, management, and monitoring of Houston’s diverse ecosystems and wildlife!
Location:Â Sheldon Lake State Park & ELS
What to bring: All participants should bring a reusable water bottle, notebook, and business cards.
Day-of-event contact:Â (281) 660-6683
Cost:Â $10 per person (includes lunch)
Rating: Intermediate to Expert
Registration: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please find registration details at prairiepartner.org and HoustonPrairie.org or click here to register now
Join the monthly meeting of the Nature Cubs Club at Sheldon Lake State Park! This club is for kids and has been created by kids. Club members will have a chance to meet other nature lovers, learn about a topic, and then explore the park together.
You should bring water, bug spray, and closed toe shoes. All programs and events are FREE and meet at the Pond Center.