Calendar

Dec
15
Tue
Audubon Bird Survey @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Dec 15 @ 8:00 am

Meeting Time: 8:00 a.m. in front of the restrooms

Leaders: Mary Anne Weber, Skip Almoney

Precinct 4’s Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve is an 80-acre property featuring Marshall Lake, which spans approximately 40 acres, plus a staff building, paved roads and parking lots, restroom facilities, and 1.7 miles of trails. Houston Audubon’s survey takes place on the third Tuesday of each month starting in December. Email Mary Anne Weber to be put on the notification list.

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.

Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center
Dec 16 @ 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.

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.

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.
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!

Audubon Bird Survey @ Hogg Bird Sanctuary
Dec 19 @ 7:30 am

Leader: Cin-Ty Lee

Houston Audubon is conducting a monthly survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary. Surveys are normally scheduled for the third Saturday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Beginners, experts, or even if you’re just curious.

Everyone will meet at the parking lot at the dead end on the south end of Westcott Street at 7:30 a.m. If the gate is locked, you may park in the upper parking lot and then walk down to the lower parking lot to meet.

Houston Arboretum Bird Survey @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Dec 19 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Leaders: Theo Ostler and Kelsey Low

Meet in front of the building at the Houston Arboretum.

The Third Saturday bird survey is a monthly event for experienced birders. It’s an opportunity for birders to help the Houston Arboretum keep a better record of the birds inhabiting the nature sanctuary throughout the year. Interested participants should bring binoculars, water, and their bird guides (if necessary).

Please RSVP to Theo Ostler so that he can let you know of any additional information prior to the survey.