Calendar

Apr
14
Sun
Earth Day Houston 2019 @ Discovery Green
Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sponsored by Green Mountain Energy Company, Earth Day returns to Discovery Green! Hosted by Discovery Green in partnership with Citizens’ Environmental Coalition.
Earth Day Houston offers your organization an outstanding opportunity to present your products and mission to the rapidly growing green market at Houston’s largest celebration of Earth Day. Featuring exhibits, bands, food, speakers, and more, the 2019 celebration promises to inspire, educate, and motivate.

Apr
17
Wed
Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center
Apr 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

_greenfilmThe films presented by the Houston Green Film Series are free to public and funded by volunteer efforts, in-kind contributions and donations from the public.

In general, the series is screened on the third Wednesday of each month.

For current films, visit the Houston Green Films website or Facebook page.

Apr
23
Tue
Bringing Back Main Street Roundtable @ TBA
Apr 23 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Bringing Back Main Street Roundtables and WorkshopsThe Bringing Back Main Street initiative offers local communities a place to share best practices and engage in a regional dialogue about revitalizing and supporting vibrant downtown spaces. Each quarter, community leaders gather for a roundtable on topics ranging from small business support to sidewalk infrastructure. Visit h-gac.com for more information and updated details.

May
9
Thu
Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable Field Trip @ Levy Park
May 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Parks and Natural Areas Banner with graphic representations of park elements H-GAC logo and Parks and Natural Areas on a field of maroonThe PNA Roundtable serves as a forum for discussion of issues related to parks and natural areas, promotes the PNA Award Program, and maintains a regional inventory of parks. The PNA roundtable facilitates information exchange and planning efforts between various stakeholders and collaborators to protect and preserve parks and natural areas across the region.

May
15
Wed
Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center
May 15 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

_greenfilmThe films presented by the Houston Green Film Series are free to public and funded by volunteer efforts, in-kind contributions and donations from the public.

In general, the series is screened on the third Wednesday of each month.

For current films, visit the Houston Green Films website or Facebook page.

Jun
19
Wed
Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center
Jun 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

_greenfilmThe films presented by the Houston Green Film Series are free to public and funded by volunteer efforts, in-kind contributions and donations from the public.

In general, the series is screened on the third Wednesday of each month.

For current films, visit the Houston Green Films website or Facebook page.

Jul
8
Mon
Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable @ Houston-Galveston Area Council
Jul 8 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us for the Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable on Monday, July 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at H-GAC Conference Room A, Second Floor.

The PNA Roundtable serves as a forum for discussion of issues related to parks and natural areas, promotes the PNA Award Program, and maintains a regional inventory of parks. The PNA roundtable facilitates information exchange and planning efforts between various stakeholders and collaborators to protect and preserve parks and natural areas across the region. To register visit events.r20.constantcontact.com/register.

Jul
17
Wed
Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center
Jul 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

_greenfilmThe films presented by the Houston Green Film Series are free to public and funded by volunteer efforts, in-kind contributions and donations from the public.

In general, the series is screened on the third Wednesday of each month.

For current films, visit the Houston Green Films website or Facebook page.

Houston GREEN Film Series Screening “Thirst for Power” @ Rice Media Center
Jul 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

The films presented by the Houston Green Film Series are free to public and funded by volunteer efforts, in-kind contributions and donations from the public.

“Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting over.”

– an American West proverb

“Thirst for Power” is a one-hour long documentary produced by Disco Productions and base on Dr. Michael E. Webber’s first book, Thirst for Power: the Story of Energy. The visualizations and accounts are adapted from Dr. Webber’s book, and based in France, California, and Texas.

Combining anecdotes and personal stories with insights into the latest science of energy and water, the film identifies a hopeful path toward wise long-range water-energy decisions and a more reliable future for humanity.

This month’s panelists TBD.

  • 6:30 PM Reception, with complementary refreshments
  • 7:00 PM Film screening
  • 8:00 PM Panel Discussion
  • 9:00 PM The conversation continues at Valhalla, Rice University’s Graduate Student Pub

Free to the public, though donations are kindly appreciated. Rice Cinema is located at 2030 University Blvd, near Stockton and University.

For questions about transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event go to https://park-trans.rice.edu/

Aug
2
Fri
CEC’s Greater Houston Environmental Summit @ Community Resource Center at the United Way of Greater Houston
Aug 2 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
CEC's Greater Houston Environmental Summit @ Community Resource Center at the United Way of Greater Houston

Annually, CEC hosts a networking and learning event for the extraordinary people who work at or are interested in the work of environmental organizations in the greater Houston region. For more information and registration visit cechouston.org.