Take advantage of this lovely, laid back Chefs in the Field supper to come out and see what the Recipe for Success Foundation is up to at Hope Farms. On October 7, 2018, 6:30-9:30 p.m., four fantastic chefs will create a meal from produce harvested straight from the Foundation’s fields and heritage hogs from Jolie Vue Farms.

Start in the Chefs Garden with cocktails crafted with Tito’s Handmade Vodka and farm botanicals, along with tasty bites from their chefs. Then, gather round the harvest table for a parade of delicious courses matched with vintages from Monopole Wines and cold brews from St. Arnold.

Head to Eureka Heights Brewing Company for a fun evening of trivia benefiting the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. 10% of all bar sales from the evening will go to support conservation and education initiatives at the Arboretum. All 6 rounds of trivia are free to play with 4 players per team. No registration required.

The trivia will be held on Oct. 10, 2018, 7-9 p.m., but the Tap Room opens at 4 p.m. so feel free to come by early for a drink. 

Get together a team of friends, coworkers, or clients and enjoy a game of golf – all to support the Arboretum’s vital conservation and educational programs. Registration includes a golf cart, green fees, player gifts, snacks, and lunch provided by Beck’s Prime. Advance registration is required.

Please email Katie Campbell, if you are an individual golfer or if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.

Join the Cullinan Park Conservancy in their annual fundraising event Friday, October 19, 2018 in the River Pointe Church Auditorium. hear stories from adventurer and world record holder, Mike Matson, who has completed a voyage across the Atlantic in a three-man rowboat and who plans to soon set out across the Pacific. RSVP or sponsor for a wonderful time.

Aperitivo cocktails, stationed hors d’oeuvres, and gourmet pizza al fresco will be served! Three of Houston’s top mixologists will create unique cocktails featuring fresh ingredients – each with an Italian twist. Pick your favorite with a generous tip! A cocktail winner will be named at the end of the evening. All tips will support both Urban Harvest and Southside Place Community Garden. For tickets, visit urbanharvest.networkforgood.com.

The Home Tour is a nonprofit fundraiser and supports various AIA Houston initiatives throughout the year. Open to the public, the AIA Houston Home Tour showcases the finest residential architecture in the Houston area, as designed by licensed architects. Houses are chosen to showcase a variety of design styles demonstrating that excellence in design is not limited by size or dollars.

This is a great opportunity to donate, support, and volunteer.

For more information, visit aiahouston.org or contact debby@aiahouston.org.

The Home Tour is a nonprofit fundraiser and supports various AIA Houston initiatives throughout the year. Open to the public, the AIA Houston Home Tour showcases the finest residential architecture in the Houston area, as designed by licensed architects. Houses are chosen to showcase a variety of design styles demonstrating that excellence in design is not limited by size or dollars.

This is a great opportunity to donate, support, and volunteer.

For more information, visit aiahouston.org or contact debby@aiahouston.org.

Join Bayou City Waterkeeper for their 11th annual Folks ‘N Oysters, benefiting Bayou City Waterkeeper. They will feature local oysters, good food and drinks, live music, and – new this year – a fantastic wine pull. Enjoy the sunset right on Galveston Bay while helping Bayou City Waterkeeper celebrate the close of the year with friends from around their watershed.

How would you like to go birding with Greg Miller of The Big Year fame? Or to take a dolphin boat excursion; or a night hike searching for owls and other night creatures? Get to stay at a tropical lodge in Belize. Spend the weekend on a Texas beach in a beach house. Chase Rosy-flinches in New Mexico. Watch a falconer’s hawk hunt squirrels. How about a photo shoot on a South Texas Ranch; birding in the wild and rugged Utah; or experience a local win tasting adventure?

The Gulf Coast Bird Observatory has over 30 unique experiences up for bidding beginning on November 10, 2018, at noon. Shop for a cause when you bid on these experiences. Not only do they make great gifts, but your bids go directly to supporting GCBO’s conservation work.

Come celebrate Artist Boat’s 15th birthday! Artist Boat is thrilled to have served over 100,000 participants and to have conserved 669 acres of land on Galveston Island. At the annual Float the Boat Fundraiser and Gala, Artist Boat will honor Sheridan Mitchell Lorenz. The fundraiser will also feature a kayak raffle, auction, and more.

Donation and sponsorship opportunities available.