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Join us for a morning of exploration and enlightenment at The Hill on October 26, 2019. Please see the flyer in the event discussion. The rail is approximately 2.5 miles; shorter routes are available. All ages and fitness levels are welcome.
This event is being held in conjunction with the 1st Annual SCC Cloverland and Paradise Valley Breast Cancer Awareness Event.
Mark your calendars. NHS Hill Hikes will now be held on the 4th Saturday of every month.
The scenic view of Houston from the Hill is a must-see ! Hill Hikes… Refreshing, Inspiring, Enlightening, FUN !
The Environmental Educators Exchange meets quarterly on the first Wednesday of the month. Our goal is to provide a neat space to rejuvenate, network and learn about trends in environmental education. All are welcome (including children). Bring a snack to share and invite a friend.
Tentative Agenda:
3:30 – 5:00 canoe in the lake
5:00 – 5:45 networking & resource sharing
5:45 – 6:30 night hike & bonfire?!?
A few rules: For canoeing, we can accommodate children weighing 30 pounds or more. Also, there must be one adult paddler per canoe and one adult per child 10 years and younger. Example: 2 adults with 2 children 10 and younger, 1 adult with 1 child 11+. Maximum 4 persons to a canoe. i.e. One parent cannot ride alone with two children. Canoes and PFDs will be furnished. You may bring your own canoe/kayak.
Environmental Education (EE) Grant Solicitation Notice
Please make sure you submit your application to the correct EPA Region that corresponds to the location of the project, which may not necessarily be where your organization is based. Â
The closing date and time for receipt of application submissions is January 6, 2020, 11:59pm Eastern Time (ET).
PDF Format:
You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.
- 2020 EE Local Grants RFA Region 1 (PDF)(50 pp, 668 K)
EPA Region 1: CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
- 2020 EE Local Grants RFA Region 2 (PDF)(50 pp, 750 K)
EPA Region 2: NJ, NY; Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
- 2020 EE Local Grants RFA Region 3 (PDF)(50 pp, 688 K)
EPA Region 3: DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV
- 2020 EE Local Grants RFA Region 4 (PDF)(50 pp, 665 K)
EPA Region 4: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN
- 2020 EE Local Grants RFA Region 5 (PDF)(50 pp, 746 K)
EPA Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
- 2020 EE Local Grants RFA Region 6 (PDF)(50 pp, 750 K)
EPA Region 6: AR, LA, NM, OK, TX
- 2020 EE Local Grants RFA Region 7 (PDF)(50 pp, 692 K)
EPA Region 7: IA, KS, MO, NE
- 2020 EE Local Grants RFA Region 8 (PDF)(50 pp, 687 K)
EPA Region 8: CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY
- 2020 EE Local Grants RFA Region 9 (PDF)(50 pp, 750 K)
EPA Region 9: AZ, CA, HI, NV; American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands
- 2020 EE Local Grants RFA Region 10 (PDF)(50 pp, 674 K)
EPA Region 10: AK, ID, OR, WA
Hawks, falcons, owls and more await you at Houston Audubon’s Raptor Photo Shoot. You will have the opportunity to photograph Houston Audubon’s education raptors in an intimate setting at Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. Whether you use a simple point and shoot or serious photography equipment, you will enjoy meeting and learning about these awesome birds.
Raptor Shoots are typically from 8AM – 10AM but times will be confirmed by email for each session depending on sunrise. Light refreshments will be served on the deck for all to enjoy during the shoot. Space is limited to 15 participants. The fee is $40.
Landscape Photography WorkshopÂ
Saturday, February 22
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Co-presented by Houston Center for Photography
16 years and older (adults and teens)
Class fee: $20
Explore the landscape of Houston Botanic Garden through the lens of a camera. Learn about basic composition guidelines, such as framing, perspective, leading lines, Rule of Thirds, and more and how you can incorporate these into your own photographs of the environment.
Landscape Photography WorkshopÂ
Saturday, February 22
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Co-presented by Houston Center for Photography
16 years and older (adults and teens)
Class fee: $20
Explore the landscape of Houston Botanic Garden through the lens of a camera. Learn about basic composition guidelines, such as framing, perspective, leading lines, Rule of Thirds, and more and how you can incorporate these into your own photographs of the environment.
Landscape Photography WorkshopÂ
Saturday, February 22
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Co-presented by Houston Center for Photography
16 years and older (adults and teens)
Class fee: $20
Explore the landscape of Houston Botanic Garden through the lens of a camera. Learn about basic composition guidelines, such as framing, perspective, leading lines, Rule of Thirds, and more and how you can incorporate these into your own photographs of the environment.
Landscape Photography WorkshopÂ
Saturday, February 22
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Co-presented by Houston Center for Photography
16 years and older (adults and teens)
Class fee: $20
Explore the landscape of Houston Botanic Garden through the lens of a camera. Learn about basic composition guidelines, such as framing, perspective, leading lines, Rule of Thirds, and more and how you can incorporate these into your own photographs of the environment.
THURSDAYS, 9 A.M. – 10 A.M.
Registration required at www.hcp4.net/tap/events. Ages 5+.
ANIMAL SIGNS
MARCH 11
Participate in the City Nature Challenge on April 30 – May 2. Be part of an international project, support outdoor learning and exploration, and even integrate technology into the classroom.
Find an Educator Toolkit here: https://
Find a student-friendly explanation video here: https://youtu.be/
Visit the Houston project page on iNaturalist here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2021-houston-galveston.
Join in a fun challenge to observe and record wild species. It is easy to participate by making observations on your own using the iNaturalist app. Just take a picture of a plant or animal, and the community will help identify which species it is. Any observation in the greater metropolitan area of Houston will count during the four-day challenge. You can participate by exploring the life in your backyard (and use the hashtag #backyardchallenge on social media), in your neighborhood park, or from an apartment balcony or courtyard. You can also help with IDs for other people’s observations to increase our species count.