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.

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.

May
28
Tue
AIA Happy Hour with the Historic Resources Committee @ Public Services Wine & Whiskey Bar
May 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

May is Preservation Month and the Historic Resources Committee, in partnership with the National Trust and Association for Preservation Technology Texas invite you to join them at a Happy Hour at Public Services on Tuesday May 28, 5:30pm—7:30pm. There will be happy hour prices and a chance to connect with members from various local preservation organizations from across Houston. More info here.

May
30
Thu
AIA Historic Resources Speaker Series – Michael Kubo, PhD @ Cafe Brasil
May 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The AIA Historic Resources committee welcomes Michael Kubo, PhD, Asst. Prof. of architectural history and theory at UofH College of Architecture & Design, to present Concrete & Steel: Reimagining the Modern, Thu, May 30, 6:00pm at Café Brasil. Register here.

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
17
Wed
BikeHouston Ambassador Meet-up @ BikeHouston
Jul 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Are you looking to be more involved with Bike Houston? We are looking to increase our Ambassador Team and want to invite you to Bike Houston’s Office for an exciting evening. Come out to learn more about how to advocate for safer streets and for people on bikes.
Bike Houston Advocacy Director Jessica Wiggins and Education Director Inge Ford will be leading the discussion.
Topics:
1. How be an ambassadors and how can you help
2. Participate in a focus group on a candidate questionnaire for the upcoming local election
3. Learn about our upcoming Bike to Vote event and how to get involved

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.