Calendar

Dec
8
Tue
Virtual Crane Viewing @ Online Event
Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 15 @ 8:00 pm

Image may contain: text that says 'EXPERIENCE THE SPECTACLE'Each fall, thousands of sandhill cranes congregate along the Wisconsin River just behind Leopold’s Shack—and this year is no different. The cranes, free from 2020’s pandemic-induced barriers, are flocking to Leopold Country by the thousands, and the Aldo Leopold Foundation is committed to sharing the experience with you.

This December, Save Buffalo Bayou invite you to view the wildlife spectacle in a new way as Save Buffalo Bayou bring the sights and sounds of 10,000 cranes right to your living room through free, virtual programs!

Programs will be held on December 8th, 10th, and 15th at 7:00pm CT. Registrations are required and can be submitted through the link below.

Learn More and Register: https://bit.ly/3lFQu3O

Dec
16
Wed
Virtually Wild! Texas
Dec 16 all-day
Virtually Wild! Texas

Virtually WILD! Texas – students can interact LIVE with scientists & conservationists across the region. See archived videos on the Facebook page. The program lasts 45 minutes, and occurs twice a day. Check the website for specific times (they vary).

Grade Levels: This program is planned at a 3rd – 5th grade level, but participants of all ages will gain useful information.

Registration: Sign up through Region 4 ESC to gain access to each live program.

Join in to see wild places around Houston, and meet the people working hard to keep them wild.

Investigating Life Cycles – Wildlife by Design Across Texas @ Online Event
Dec 16 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Image may contain: 1 person, text that says 'WILDLIFE WILDLIFE BY DESIGN ACROSS TEXAS WIL ASS NSERVAT'Wildlife by Design Across Texas pairs Texas Wildlife Associate classroom presentations with distance learning, allowing Texas Wildlife Associate to share their educational presentations with you anywhere across Texas!
https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/investigating-life-cycles-wildlife-by-design-across-texas5

Investigating Life Cycles is an inquiry-based program that allows students to investigate and compare life cycle models and record their observations. Students will learn the characteristics that allow a plant or animal to grow into a mature adult and how each stage affects its habitat and other plant and animal populations. Students will learn the difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis in insects, as well as exploring the varied life cycles and interdependence of other members of the animal and plant kingdoms.

Dec
17
Thu
Various Farmers Markets: Kingwood, Galveston’s Own, Westchase District, Mid-Main Night market….
Dec 17 all-day

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We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!

KPC Greenhouse Volunteers @ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse
Dec 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Memorial Park Conservancy has generously offered Katy Prairie Conservancy use of their greenhouse while the Native Seed Nursery at KPC’s field office in Waller is being renovated. Volunteers will help grow plants that will be used for various Katy Prairie Conservancy spring projects and for the Great Grow Out. The Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse is located in Memorial Park on the south side of Memorial Drive. All are welcome, no experience necessary.

Workdays are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Midwest/In the Loop Unit Meeting @ Zoom
Dec 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

See the source imageLeague Of Women Voters Of Houston  Unit Meetings are a wonderful way to become better informed about topics of interest to our city while meeting and developing friendships with local League members. Members and guests meet for a member-led discussion of committee research on a current topic. League advocacy positions sometimes come from these meeting reports, too. Your presence will make a difference and your voice counts!

Dec
18
Fri
Environmental Educators Exchange
Dec 18 @ 9:00 am – 9:30 am
Environmental Educators Exchange
Calling our environmental educators (EEvengers)! Let’s get together to connect, collaborate and share resources about EE in the region.
Join us from 9 – 9:30 a.m. Email Alicia Mein-Johnson to be added to the Google Calendar invitation for the meeting links. This is a partnership with the Texas Association for Environmental Education and Texas Children in Nature.
Skins & Skulls – Wildlife by Design Across Texas – Youth Program @ Online Event
Dec 18 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Image may contain: 4 people, screenWildlife by Design Across Texas pairs Texas Wildlife Associate classroom presentations with distance learning, allowing Texas Wildlife Associate to share their educational presentations with you anywhere across Texas!
https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/skins-and-skulls-wildlife-by-design-across-texas5

Skins & Skulls is a prepared discussion of the identification and specialized adaptations of native Texas wildlife with animal skulls and skins. Students will investigate the skulls of these animals and use field guides to identify their ‘mystery skulls’, all while learning about their animal’s habitat, food sources, and adaptations for survival.

Dec
19
Sat
Christmas Bird Count @ Online Event
Dec 19 all-day

1000460 Push Pull.jpgThis is not an Armand Bayou Nature Center event but is done in partnership with the Houston Audubon Society.  The Audubon Society invites birders of all ages and skill levels to participate in this international event.  Birders will rise with the sun and spend one day counting every bird they see. This is the largest avian census and not possible without volunteers just like you!

Armand Bayou Nature and Houston Audubon Society also need lots of feeder watchers within the circle so if you can’t make all day and would still like to participate, please sign up to be a backyard feeder watcher/counter, at the same email address.

Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more…
Dec 19 all-day

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We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!