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					1 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 1 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday. Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 1 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday...	2 Galveston Ornithological Society Brazos Bend State Park field trip 7:00 am Galveston Ornithological Society Brazos Bend State Park field trip Dec 2 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Saturday, December 2, 2017, is Galveston Ornithological Society’s annual Brazos Bend State Park field trip. Meet at the Galveston PO on Broadway atÂ 7 am, or at BBSP atÂ 8 am, at the first parking lot inside the Park. Cost is $25 or your purchase of anything the GOS sells. Or come for free if you cannot afford either plan. The group... First Saturday Birding 7:45 am First Saturday Birding Dec 2 @ 7:45 am – 10:45 am Tickets T.O.W.N. – Texas Outdoors-Woman Network (Houston chapter) Saturday, December 2 at 7:45 AM FREE event open to all members and non-members. Call the park office with questions, open daily 8-4:30. 281-446-8588. Bring binoculars and join a nat… https://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/pqbxnmywqbdb/ Intro Paddling 8:30 am Intro Paddling Dec 2 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets T.O.W.N. – Texas Outdoors-Woman Network (Houston chapter) Saturday, December 2 at 8:30 AM Learn the basic strokes, maneuvers & rescues in kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding in this 6 hr. class. $100 includes all equipment. Bring water, lu… https://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/dbwqvlywqbdb/ The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N.’s Pathway Clean-Up 8:30 am The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N.’s Pathway Clean-Up @ Shadowbend Park Dec 2 @ 8:30 am Tickets The Woodlands GrassRoots Environmental Education Network (The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N.) is a tax-deductible 501 (c)(3) education organization that promotes natural resource conservation, recycling, solid waste reduction, safe and sensible care of our air and water resources, and other responsible actions that protect the environment and its inhabitants. Volunteers of this event will meet in the parking lot at Shadowbend Park. As... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done just that, establishing itself as one of Houstonâ€™s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and... Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up 9:00 am Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up @ Olivewood Cemetery Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up Olivewood is located next to White Oak Bayou, and is therefore surrounded by lush flora. It only takes about a week in the summer for the cemetery to be overrun with vegetation. Beyond routine mowing and weeding, the Descendants of Olivewood have begun projects to beautify individual plots, restoring the old landscaping that has changed with time.... Baytown Nature Center’s Nurture Nature Series 10:00 am Baytown Nature Center’s Nurture Nature Series @ Baytown Nature Center Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The popular program is the first Saturday of each month from 10-noon, with the exception of April. Each month’s program covers a different and unique topic. The program is free with regular admission. Past, Present, and Future Program Topics August 2017 – Bicycle Rode September 2017 – Cancelled due to Hurricane Harvey October 2017 -Â Family Outdoor Camping November 2017 –... Nature Discovery Center’s Tree ID Walk 10:00 am Nature Discovery Center’s Tree ID Walk @ Nature Center front porch Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets We meet on the Nature Center front porch. Fall is a great time to learn more about trees! Some may even put on a colorful display as the season progresses. Jim McKee, a Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher will be leading more walks in the park this fall to teach us how to identify the trees that live... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles. Baytown Nature Center’s Full Moon Hike 5:00 pm Baytown Nature Center’s Full Moon Hike @ Baytown Nature Center Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The monthly 90 minute hikes begin just after sunset. Hikers are asked to wear comfortable clothing.Â Small children should not attend since hikers have a better chance of viewing nocturnal animals in a relatively quiet atmosphere.Â Routes and start times vary monthly. Meet at the Visitor’s Center unless otherwise stated. Hikes are weather permitting and free with general admission to the nature...
3 Cocos Island Research Expedition 7:59 pm Cocos Island Research Expedition @ Turtle Island Dec 3 @ 7:59 pm – Dec 13 @ 8:59 pm Tickets Turtle Island conducts shark tagging and migration research at Cocos Island, Costa Rica, one of the world’s top locationsÂ sharks, rays and other marine wildlife. Check outÂ this videoÂ to view the wonders of nature at Cocos Island. This research helps us fight for better shark protections, and is made possible by dive research assistants, who work alongside leading conservationists to help... BikeHouston’s The Bayou Ride 8:00 am BikeHouston’s The Bayou Ride @ Niko Niko's Dec 3 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets BikeHouston Advisory Board Member Michael Skelly leads a slower, educational ride on the first Sunday of every month departing from Market Square (by NikoNikoâ€™s) at 8 am (unless otherwise stated).Â This is a no drop ride designed to show riders where they can ride on Houstonâ€™s Bayous. It is usually 60 percent on paved surfaces. Pace and Duration Moderate, with stops... Kayak Touring class 8:30 am Kayak Touring class Dec 3 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets T.O.W.N. – Texas Outdoors-Woman Network (Houston chapter) Sunday, December 3 at 8:30 AM If you’ve taken the basic class and want to advance your skills to kayak on big lakes or bays, this is for you. We use long boats, decked or sit on to… https://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/tbwqvlywqbfb/ Cigna Sunday Streets 12:00 pm Cigna Sunday Streets @ Energy Corridor Dec 3 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Cigna Sunday Streets Houston is an initiative to promote and improve the health of Houstonians. Cigna Sunday Streets Houston opens a stretch of streets normally reserved for cars and other vehicles to allow cycling, walking, dancing, socializing and provides a family-friendly opportunity to be physically active. Come out and enjoy Houston! Be sure to tag us in your pictures and... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 3 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.	4 Nature Discovery Center’s Monday Morning Gardening 9:30 am Nature Discovery Center’s Monday Morning Gardening @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 4 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join us for some light fall gardening on the first Monday of the month and help us care for the park. Weâ€™ll be removing some invasive species, growing out & planting natives, watering recently planted plants and more. No experience necessary. Experienced staff will work with you & guide you through the projects. Come dressed for the weather and prepared... Opening Reception 6:00 pm Opening Reception @ Sunset Coffee Building Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Eastside as FoundÂ by Jae Boggess – Funded by a grant from Rice Design Alliance, this photography exhibit documents industrial and commercial buildings east of downtown. In danger of demolition, these neglected and vacant buildings help tell the story of Houston as a repeated boomtown and have the potential to define a unique sense of place as these neighborhoods change. Architect... EPA Cleanup Plan: San Jacinto River Waste Pits Informational & Community Meeting 6:30 pm EPA Cleanup Plan: San Jacinto River Waste Pits Informational & Community Meeting @ Highlands Community Center Dec 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in cooperation with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Federal, State and Harris County agencies, and local officials invite you to attend the Community Meeting for the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund site. This meeting will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions of the Agency and other officials, as well... Woodland Park Community Meeting 7:00 pm Woodland Park Community Meeting @ Woodland Park Community Center Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Plans have been in the works for several years to make the southeast entrance to the Woodland Heights neighborhood more attractive and to make the connection between the White Oak Bayou Hike and Bike Trail to Woodland Park safer for pedestrians and cyclists. We are proud to say that the proposed project has received city (specifically the Dept. of Public...	5 Youth Making Ripples Film Submission Deadline Youth Making Ripples Film Submission Deadline Dec 5 all-day Tickets The Youth Making Ripples Contest is an ocean conservation-inspired film festival and competition which challenges Kâ€“12 students to produce short ocean documentaries (< 5 min.) about problems that face the ocean, and possible solutions to these issues.Â The website provides film maker resources, examples of previous winning films, and submission details. Students can win small scholarships and participate on the annual... TWA’s Youth Videoconference – Skunks and Armadillos 9:00 am TWA’s Youth Videoconference – Skunks and Armadillos @ Online event Dec 5 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets TWA’s Youth Videoconferencing is: Free, interactive, curriculum-enhancing, natural resource programs Designed for Grades 1-6, TEKS-aligned K-8 45 minute programs (includes student Q&A) TEKS aligned post activities and worksheets Includes four (4) issues of TWAâ€™s mini-magazine Critter Connections! Skunks and Armadillos Meet the nine-banded armadillo and the striped skunk. Although their defense behaviors and adaptations benefit them in their wild... Nature Discovery Center’s “Curious Kids” Fall Classes 10:00 am Nature Discovery Center’s “Curious Kids” Fall Classes @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) and their parents or adult caregivers learn basic science concepts in hands-on classes that encourage and celebrate natural curiosity! Curious Kids lessons incorporate live animals, plants, natural objects, crafts, puppets, stories, and nature walks. Sign up for individual classes or for the semester at a discount. Are you raising a Curious Kid? Weâ€™ll explore, ask,... Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Dec 5 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote community education about the benefits of eating fresh, locally produced food.Â No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that... Nature Discovery Center’s “Curious Kids” Fall Classes 4:00 pm Nature Discovery Center’s “Curious Kids” Fall Classes @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) and their parents or adult caregivers learn basic science concepts in hands-on classes that encourage and celebrate natural curiosity! Curious Kids lessons incorporate live animals, plants, natural objects, crafts, puppets, stories, and nature walks. Sign up for individual classes or for the semester at a discount. Are you raising a Curious Kid? Weâ€™ll explore, ask,...	6 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas andÂ Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City Co-Op, Houston’s very first organic co-op. Organic Produce, Organic Community Our missionÂ is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 6 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Technical Advisory Committee Meeting 9:30 am Technical Advisory Committee Meeting @ Houston-Galveston Area Council Dec 6 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am Tickets The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) reviews and evaluates H-GAC’s regional transportation plans and provides its recommendations to the TPC. The TAC is an appointed body, which is comprised of representatives of member governments and special citizen interest groups with expertise in transportation planning. TAC members are appointed by the TPC to assist with the coordination of the Transportation Improvement Program,... Nature Discovery Center’s Monthly Winter Bird Walk 12:00 pm Nature Discovery Center’s Monthly Winter Bird Walk @ Russ Pitman Park Dec 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Tickets Mary Ann Beauchemin will lead a monthly bird walk in Russ Pitman Park throughout the winter. In addition to our â€œWinter Texanâ€ songbirds, we have sometimes had interesting â€œmigrantsâ€ stay and overwinter. Most winters we have some western hummers like Rufous & Black-chinned, and less commonly a few Calliopes visit the park. Join us and witness this special, seasonal beauty... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Dec 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your community Make new friends Gain volunteer hours Have fun Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands... Nature Discovery Center’s Nature Story Time 4:00 pm Nature Discovery Center’s Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 6 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Nature Story Time is held every Wednesday at 4 PM. Get absorbed in our stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more! Nature Story Time is primarily for preschoolers and their caregivers. This is a FREE, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let us know if you are coming with a group of 6 or more so that... Greater Houston After Harvey 6:00 pm Greater Houston After Harvey @ Houston Chronicle Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Green Gifts 6:00 pm Green Gifts @ Green Building Resource Center Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Green Gifts Education Seminar Free and open to the public and partnering with US Green Building Council Want to give gifts that your friends and family will love while still caring about the environment? Giving green gifts is about choosing sustainable products and going beyond that. There are lots of ways to give gifts that can help your friends be... CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering 7:00 pm CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering @ The Black Labrador Pub Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Please join us to learn more about what is “cohousing” and what’s happening with cohousing in Houston. Come early and stay late if you want to chat more with the core members. Many of us arrive by 6:30 PM.Â Everyone is welcome! parking If the parking lot in the front is full, there is free parking in the garage behind the...	7 Houston Zoo’s Educator Workshop: Making Science Meaningful with Project-Based Learning 9:00 am Houston Zoo’s Educator Workshop: Making Science Meaningful with Project-Based Learning @ Houston Zoo Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Wondering how to teach engaging scientific content and increase your studentsâ€™ college and career readiness skills? In this workshop, you will experience inspirational strategies for students to learn science content while building their 21st Century skills through a project-based learning lesson focused on wildlife found at the Houston Zoo. This workshop is ideal for 5th to 12th Grade educators. 9:00... Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Â The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show Â how wetlands can be designed into flood... Nature Discovery Center’s Junior Scientists 4:00 pm Nature Discovery Center’s Junior Scientists @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Our Junior Scientists (ages 6 to 10) explore the natural world and examine a variety of science themes through hands-on investigations and experiments and in lessons enriched with crafts, games, and more! Cost / Class Members: $15 Nonmembers: $20 Sign up for individual classes or for the semester. Members enjoy additional savings with our Members-Only Semester Discount! Space is... Climate Change Reading Group 6:30 pm Climate Change Reading Group @ Axelrad Beer Garden Dec 7 @ 6:30 pm Tickets What does climate change mean for Houston? More Harvey-like severe weather events, more devastating storm surge, more energy use dependent on fossil fuels, wider spread tropical disease, or more heat index days and ozone?Â If you are interested in learning about climate change and identifying ways Houstonians can make a difference, then join the Houston Sierra Club reading group dedicated to...	8 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 8 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday. Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 8 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday...	9 Holiday with the Cranes 6:30 am Holiday with the Cranes @ Galveston Island Dec 9 @ 6:30 am – Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm Tickets ForÂ â€‹aÂ â€‹uniqueÂ â€‹holidayÂ â€‹experience,Â â€‹spendÂ â€‹aÂ â€‹wildÂ â€‹weekendÂ â€‹inÂ â€‹GalvestonÂ â€‹celebratingÂ â€‹theÂ â€‹returnÂ â€‹ofÂ â€‹theÂ â€‹islandâ€™sÂ â€‹winteringÂ â€‹SandhillÂ â€‹CranesÂ â€‹atÂ â€‹HolidayÂ â€‹withÂ â€‹theÂ â€‹Cranes,Â â€‹Dec.Â â€‹9Â â€‹â€“Â â€‹10,Â â€‹2017.Â â€‹TheÂ â€‹weekendÂ â€‹isÂ â€‹chock-fullÂ â€‹ofÂ â€‹indoorÂ â€‹andÂ â€‹outdoorÂ â€‹natureÂ â€‹activitiesÂ â€‹combinedÂ â€‹withÂ â€‹theÂ â€‹ambianceÂ â€‹ofÂ â€‹historicÂ â€‹GalvestonÂ â€‹Island! HolidayÂ â€‹withÂ â€‹theÂ â€‹CranesÂ â€‹isÂ â€‹presentedÂ â€‹byÂ â€‹theÂ â€‹GalvestonÂ â€‹IslandÂ â€‹NatureÂ â€‹TourismÂ â€‹Council,Â â€‹aÂ â€‹nonprofitÂ â€‹volunteerÂ â€‹organizationÂ â€‹thatÂ â€‹helpsÂ â€‹connectÂ â€‹peopleÂ â€‹withÂ â€‹natureÂ â€‹experiencesÂ â€‹andÂ â€‹outdoorÂ â€‹adventures,Â â€‹andÂ â€‹promotesÂ â€‹theÂ â€‹valueÂ â€‹ofÂ â€‹naturalÂ â€‹habitatsÂ â€‹andÂ â€‹resourcesÂ â€‹inÂ â€‹theÂ â€‹GalvestonÂ â€‹IslandÂ â€‹area.Â For more information and to register, visitÂ www.galvestonnaturetourism.org. Preservation Houston’s Operation Photo Rescue copy sessions 8:40 am Preservation Houston’s Operation Photo Rescue copy sessions @ Heights Clocktower Dec 9 @ 8:40 am – Dec 10 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Preservation Houston is partnering in a special program withÂ Operation Photo RescueÂ (OPR) to reclaim family photos damaged during Hurricane Harvey. PH is accepting appointments to submit photos for restoration. Appointments are required and are limited to one per household. Because of the incredible number of photos damaged during Harvey, OPR will accept a maximum of ten (10) photographs per household. There... Save the Date: White Oak Bayou Clean-Up 8:00 am Save the Date: White Oak Bayou Clean-Up Dec 9 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets More information to come. Check out White Oak Bayou onÂ whiteoakbayou.org. Second Saturday Bird Walks 8:00 am Second Saturday Bird Walks @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Dec 9 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets Free to attend, donations appreciated. Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Join the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center on the second Saturday of each month at the front door of the building for a two-hour bird walk led by Kelsey Low and Theo Ostler, a resident bird... High Island Workdays 8:30 am High Island Workdays @ High Island Dec 9 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Workdays are held once a month, October through March on the second Saturday of the month. We start work around 8:30 AM and work until about noon, when we break for lunch, provided by Houston Audubon and prepared by the lunch crew. Lunch at the picnic area of Boy Scout Woods is a good chance to visit with other volunteers... AIA’s Gingerbread Build-Off 9:00 am AIA’s Gingerbread Build-Off @ Hermann Square Dec 9 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Tickets Architecture Center Houston will host the 9th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off at City Hall’s Hermann Square Saturday, December 9, 2017. Competing teams will create their masterpieces using 100% edible materials. More than 4,500 spectators are expected to attend and cheer on the teams, play in the kids’ construction zone, and see Santa! All of that entertainment is FREE and open to... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 9 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done just that, establishing itself as one of Houstonâ€™s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and... Nature Explore Educator Workshops 9:00 am Nature Explore Educator Workshops @ Mercer Botanic Gardens Dec 9 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets The Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation in collaboration with Mercer Botanic Gardens proudly invite you to Nature Explore workshops devoted to reconnecting children with nature. Two workshops are available onÂ Saturday, December 9, 2017. One workshop is $40; register for both workshops to receive a $5 discount. Register online atÂ www.natureexplore.org/workshops/educator-workshops. Workshop location: Mercer Botanic Gardens, Humble, TX. Moving... Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting 10:30 am Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting @ Virtual Event Dec 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Citizensâ€™ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a non-partisan, grass-roots organization that works to create political will for climate solutions by building constructive and respectful working relationships with members of Congress. CCL advocates for Carbon Fee and Dividend (CF&D), a revenue-neutral, market-based climate change solution, with all revenue returned directly to households. Come out to their monthly meetings every 2nd Saturday of... Houston Zoo’s Family Nature Club 1:00 pm Houston Zoo’s Family Nature Club @ Hermann Park Dec 9 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Family Nature Club is an opportunity for families to get outside together and explore nature! Each program takes place at various parks and nature centers around Houston and is a great chance to find a new hangout for your herd. Meet like-minded families, and know that youâ€™re providing your little onesÂ with meaningful opportunities for exploration and play. Benefits of connecting... Magnolia Recycles Event 1:00 pm Magnolia Recycles Event @ Unity Park Pavilion Dec 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets The City of Magnolia, WCA Waste, and Keep Magnolia Beautiful are partnering to hold a recycling education event. There will be games, educational booths, and recycling opportunities.Â We will also promote the local charitable resale shops as a recycling alternative. The goal is to increase awareness about how to best prepare recyclables for the City curbside recycling program and to increase... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles. KPB’s 24th Annual Tour De Lites 6:00 pm KPB’s 24th Annual Tour De Lites @ Shadycrest Elementary School Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets 24th Annual Tour De Lites Bicycle Ride and Haywagon Ride The one and a half hour evening recreational ride begins at 7 p.m. at Shadycrest Elementary and goes through the Green Tee Subdivision to view the Christmas lights.Â Registration and check in for the ride ends at 6:30 p.m.Â The ride includes a contest for the best-decorated bicycles and/or rider.Â All participants... Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. Monthly Meeting 6:00 pm Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. Monthly Meeting @ Houston Community College Conference Center Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Join Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. for their â€œVegan 2nd Saturdaysâ€ Monthly Meetings, Presentations & Vegan Potlucks Held on the â€œ2nd Saturdaysâ€ of each month, they will enjoy a delicious vegan potluck and meeting, along with a discussion, film screening, food demo or speaker presentation on intersectional issues of veganism, animal rights, environmentalism, nonviolence, health and more. Each month will be... Trees & Stars Winter Celebration 6:30 pm Trees & Stars Winter Celebration @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Dec 9 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Register Online $30Â member / $45 nonmember / $15 children ages 5-12 For ages 5 and up Join the Arboretum and the Houston Astronomical Society for a winter celebration! Enjoy festive food, Saint Arnold beer, Katz Coffee, and a hot chocolate bar inside. Outside, hike through the winter woods and look through telescopes to see the moon and stars. Wear walking... Amazing Raptors with Audubon 7:00 pm Amazing Raptors with Audubon @ Sims Bayou Nature Center Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Canâ€™t get enough of hawks, falcons, owls and kites? Well join us for this special evening of Amazing Raptors. The program starts at 7 PM in the Bayou Barn with a fun interactive program on raptors. You will then meet some of the Houston Audubon education raptors and learn more about their natural history. This is a familyâ€“friendly program for...
10 Intro Paddling 8:30 am Intro Paddling Dec 10 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets T.O.W.N. – Texas Outdoors-Woman Network (Houston chapter) Sunday, December 10 at 8:30 AM Learn the basic strokes, maneuvers & rescues in kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding in this 6 hr. class. $100 includes all equipment. Bring water, lu… https://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/vzvqvlywqbnb/ Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.	11	12 Okeanos Explorer 2017 8:30 am Okeanos Explorer 2017 Dec 12 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets A team of scientists and technicians, both at-sea and shore-based, are conductingÂ exploratory investigationsÂ into the diversity and distribution of deep-sea habitats and associated marine communities in the Gulf of Mexico basin.Â The 23-day expedition will focus on acquiring data on priority exploration areas identified by ocean management and scientific communities. This is the first of three expeditions planned to increase our understanding... Nature Discovery Center’s “Curious Kids” Fall Classes 10:00 am Nature Discovery Center’s “Curious Kids” Fall Classes @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) and their parents or adult caregivers learn basic science concepts in hands-on classes that encourage and celebrate natural curiosity! Curious Kids lessons incorporate live animals, plants, natural objects, crafts, puppets, stories, and nature walks. Sign up for individual classes or for the semester at a discount. Are you raising a Curious Kid? Weâ€™ll explore, ask,... EPA’s Challenges and Treatment Solutions for Small Water Systems Webinar Series 1:00 pm EPA’s Challenges and Treatment Solutions for Small Water Systems Webinar Series Dec 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets EPA’s Office of Research and Development and Office of Water are hosting this monthly webinar series to communicate currentÂ small drinking water systems researchÂ along withÂ Agency priorities. The series is providing a forum for EPA to communicate directly with state personnel and other drinking water small systems professionals, which allows EPA to provide training and foster collaboration and dissemination of information. This,... Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Dec 12 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote community education about the benefits of eating fresh, locally produced food.Â No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that... Nature Discovery Center’s “Curious Kids” Fall Classes 4:00 pm Nature Discovery Center’s “Curious Kids” Fall Classes @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) and their parents or adult caregivers learn basic science concepts in hands-on classes that encourage and celebrate natural curiosity! Curious Kids lessons incorporate live animals, plants, natural objects, crafts, puppets, stories, and nature walks. Sign up for individual classes or for the semester at a discount. Are you raising a Curious Kid? Weâ€™ll explore, ask,... AIA Houston Holiday Party 5:30 pm AIA Houston Holiday Party @ Cullinan Hall, Museum of Fine Arts Dec 12 @ 5:30 pm Tickets Honoring Nonya Grenader, FAIA American Institute of Architects (AIA) Houston honors a Houston architect at its annual holiday party by donating an architect designed object to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. This year’s holiday party will take place on December 12, inÂ Cullinan Hall at the MFAH. Download theÂ pledge formÂ or make yourÂ pledge online. Resources 2017 pledge form[PDF 306.03 KB]... West Fork Watersheds Partnership Meeting 5:30 pm West Fork Watersheds Partnership Meeting @ Montgomery County Central (Conroe) Library Dec 12 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets The Partnership will be finalizing its discussion of bacteria pollution in the watersheds, but will also be open to discussion of other related topics of interest to stakeholders. Join the partnership, especially if you have not yet been part of the project, and have your voice be reflected in decisions being made by your community! For more information, visitÂ www.westforkwpp.com. BikeHouston’s Light Distribution Ride 6:00 pm BikeHouston’s Light Distribution Ride @ BikeHouston Office Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets BikeHouston wants to make sure everyone riding around at night is able to be seen. Meet at the BikeHouston Office at 6:00 pm and we will start the ride at 6:30 pm. The ride will consist of group/teams of two or more people in different parts of the city to handout lights to people riding without them. The areas we... Birding Classes: Sparrows 7:00 pm Birding Classes: Sparrows @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm Tickets Reserve online Classroom location: Houston Audubon’s Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. 440 Wilchester Blvd., Houston, TX 77079. Telephone: 713-932-1639 Classroom sessionsÂ are normally held in the administration building which is the brick building you first come to on the gravel drive as you enter the sanctuary. On a rare occasion we meet in the log cabin, which is the second building.... White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The White Oak Bayou Association board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except November) at 7:00 pm.Â If you would likeÂ to join us for our board meetings, please call 765-426-1743 to confirm.Â From time to time we change our meeting venue. In November, the Association holds its annual meeting.	13 AIA’s Full Day CE Event Opportunity – December 2017 8:30 am AIA’s Full Day CE Event Opportunity – December 2017 @ HOK Dec 13 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Tickets Space is limited.Â Online registration is required. Register Here Agenda 8:30-9:00 am Breakfast and Registration 9:00-11:00am A Hands on Approach for Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing Presented by Moe Shihadeh, Earth Engineering 2.0 HSW 11:00-12:00am Coatings for Steel Railing Presented by Steve Bryan, Dixie Plywoods 1.0 HSW 12:00-12:30pm Break for Lunch 12:30-1:30pm Introduction to Wood Presented by Sherry Mundell,... Okeanos Explorer 2017 8:30 am Okeanos Explorer 2017 Dec 13 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets A team of scientists and technicians, both at-sea and shore-based, are conductingÂ exploratory investigationsÂ into the diversity and distribution of deep-sea habitats and associated marine communities in the Gulf of Mexico basin.Â The 23-day expedition will focus on acquiring data on priority exploration areas identified by ocean management and scientific communities. This is the first of three expeditions planned to increase our understanding... Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas andÂ Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City Co-Op, Houston’s very first organic co-op. Organic Produce, Organic Community Our missionÂ is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through... Deer Park Prairie: Workday 9:00 am Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Visitation of Deer Park Prairie is by appointment only. Since the prairie will be attended on scheduled workdays, they will be ideal days to visit. Please email Lan.shen@txgcmn.org for appointment on either workdays or any other days. 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536 Â https://goo.gl/maps/RtcecLSFnp22 Please bring a signed liability release:Â adult or Â adult+children Please do not park directly in... TWA’s Youth Videoconference – ASI: Animal Skull Investigation 9:00 am TWA’s Youth Videoconference – ASI: Animal Skull Investigation @ Online event Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets TWA’s Youth Videoconferencing is: Free, interactive, curriculum-enhancing, natural resource programs Designed for Grades 1-6, TEKS-aligned K-8 45 minute programs (includes student Q&A) TEKS aligned post activities and worksheets Includes four (4) issues of TWAâ€™s mini-magazine Critter Connections! ASI: Animal Skull Investigation This interactive presentation allows students the opportunity to investigate skulls of native Texas animals. Unique adaptations will be... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 13 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Houston Food System Collaborative annual year-end potluck 11:30 am Houston Food System Collaborative annual year-end potluck @ Houston Food Bank Dec 13 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Tickets JoinÂ Houston Food System Collaborative to celebrate recent accomplishments and discuss upcoming plans. Co Chairs Josh Owens, Houston-Galveston Area Council Rosalind Bello, MD Anderson Action Group Leads EBT Access at Farmers Markets; Linsi Broom, Houston Health Department Fair Agriculture Valuation; Scott Howard, Urban Harvest Land Access for Urban Agriculture; Josh Owens, Houston-Galveston Area Council E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Dec 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your community Make new friends Gain volunteer hours Have fun Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands... Nature Discovery Center’s Nature Story Time 4:00 pm Nature Discovery Center’s Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 13 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Nature Story Time is held every Wednesday at 4 PM. Get absorbed in our stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more! Nature Story Time is primarily for preschoolers and their caregivers. This is a FREE, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let us know if you are coming with a group of 6 or more so that... December 2017 Clean Drinks – honoring Inovues & Katz Water 5:30 pm December 2017 Clean Drinks – honoring Inovues & Katz Water @ Down the Street Dec 13 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Celebrating the growth of recent Cleantech Open finalistsÂ InovuesÂ &Â Katz Water. Plus a special guest appearance fromÂ Proper Pipe. Register atÂ eventbrite.com.	14 Okeanos Explorer 2017 8:30 am Okeanos Explorer 2017 Dec 14 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets A team of scientists and technicians, both at-sea and shore-based, are conductingÂ exploratory investigationsÂ into the diversity and distribution of deep-sea habitats and associated marine communities in the Gulf of Mexico basin.Â The 23-day expedition will focus on acquiring data on priority exploration areas identified by ocean management and scientific communities. This is the first of three expeditions planned to increase our understanding... HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays 9:00 am HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays @ HPARD Greenhouse Dec 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Habitat Restoration Our volunteer group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at theÂ HPARD Greenhouse. We propagate plants from locally collected native seed. A typical workday may include seeding pots, bumping up trays into 1-gallon containers, separating seedlings, and weeding pots. We will also have special seed collecting trips, invasive species removal workdays,... Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse 9:00 am Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Dec 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Anyone interested in native plants is invited to join Gulf Coast Master NaturalistsÂ on theÂ propagation workdays on second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 9:00 am to noon.Â Â Please note this is the new site in Memorial Park.Â RSVP to Lan Shen at Lan.Shen@TXgcmn.org 713-771-1415 or Celeste Mead atÂ Celeste.Mead@txgcmn.orgÂ 832-680-7263Â or just come on out! Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Dec 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Â The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show Â how wetlands can be designed into flood... IIDA Credits & Cocktails 11:30 am IIDA Credits & Cocktails @ Huitt-Zollars Dec 14 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Interior Architecture Need a few credits before the end of the year? We are hosting three (3) exciting presentations in one day!Â One program at lunchtime and two evening presentations back-to-back.Â At lunchtime, we will explore the Greenguard certification process -presented by Cambria. Special guest include Glenn Garry, Communications Manager from the Texas Board of Architectural... Nature Discovery Center’s Junior Scientists 4:00 pm Nature Discovery Center’s Junior Scientists @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Our Junior Scientists (ages 6 to 10) explore the natural world and examine a variety of science themes through hands-on investigations and experiments and in lessons enriched with crafts, games, and more! Cost / Class Members: $15 Nonmembers: $20 Sign up for individual classes or for the semester. Members enjoy additional savings with our Members-Only Semester Discount! Space is... IIDA Credits & Cocktails 5:00 pm IIDA Credits & Cocktails @ CRG Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Interior Architecture Need a few credits before the end of the year? We are hosting three (3) exciting presentations in one day!Â One program at lunchtime and two evening presentations back-to-back.Â At lunchtime, we will explore the Greenguard certification process -presented by Cambria. Special guest include Glenn Garry, Communications Manager from the Texas Board of Architectural... Air Alliance Houston Holiday Open House 5:30 pm Air Alliance Houston Holiday Open House @ Air Alliance Houston Dec 14 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Join Air Alliance Houston for an evening of holiday cheer as they celebrate the organization and community’s accomplishments for the year. Join friends and colleagues after work for conversation and light refreshments at their office. Please also consider bringingÂ nonperishable food donations for theÂ Public Citizen/Air Alliance Houston December food drive.Â Contributions benefit the Houston Food Bank. Air Alliance Houston’s Holiday Open House 5:30 pm Air Alliance Houston’s Holiday Open House @ Air Alliance Houston Dec 14 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Please join us Thursday, December 14, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. to spread holiday cheer as we celebrate the organization and communityâ€™s accomplishments for the year. Join friends and colleagues after work for conversation and light refreshments at our EaDo office. Please also consider bringing nonperishable food donations for theÂ Public Citizen/Air Alliance Houston December food drive.Â Contributions benefit the Houston Food Bank. Admission... TAEP’s Joint Holiday Social 6:30 pm TAEP’s Joint Holiday Social @ Saint Arnold Brewing Company Dec 14 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The Texas Association of Environment Professionals (TAEP)Â andÂ The Air and Waste Management Association- Gulf Coast Chapter (A&WMA-GCC)Â invites you to our jointÂ HolidayÂ SocialÂ at theÂ Saint Arnold Brewing Company on Thursday, December 14th (6:30 to 9:30 pm). So please plan to joinÂ TAEPÂ andÂ A&WMA-GCCÂ for a fun celebration, games, raffle, prizes, and as always, great networking and camaraderie!!Â Saint Arnold draft beers and root beer, non-alcoholic beverages,...	15 Take Care of Texas Video Contest Deadline 12:00 am Take Care of Texas Video Contest Deadline Dec 15 @ 12:00 am Tickets Upcoming Deadline The Take Care of Texas Video Contest is a fun way for young people to learn about protecting the environment and come up with creative ways to share this knowledge with others! Students film a 30-second video that shows positive ways to Take Care of Texas. The students that submit the best videos can win great prizes, awarded... RePurpose Depot 8:00 am RePurpose Depot @ RePurpose Depot Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Need new Treasures for your house, at less than box stores? Love reclaimed materials? Come Treasure Hunt at RePurpose Depot’s new store in Houston! They have reclaimed building materials: sinks, lights, fans, bathtubs, doors, windows, plantation blinds, lumber, housewares and more! Visit their Facebook event page. Okeanos Explorer 2017 8:30 am Okeanos Explorer 2017 Dec 15 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets A team of scientists and technicians, both at-sea and shore-based, are conductingÂ exploratory investigationsÂ into the diversity and distribution of deep-sea habitats and associated marine communities in the Gulf of Mexico basin.Â The 23-day expedition will focus on acquiring data on priority exploration areas identified by ocean management and scientific communities. This is the first of three expeditions planned to increase our understanding... Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 15 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday. Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Transportation Policy Council Meeting 9:30 am Transportation Policy Council Meeting @ Houston-Galveston Area Council Dec 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am Tickets The Transportation Policy Council (TPC) provides policy guidance and overall coordination of the transportation planning activities within the region. The TPC consists of 28 members representing cities and counties, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) one at-large member appointed by the H-GAC Board of Directors representing cities with a population greater than... Committee on Architecture for Healthcare December Meeting 12:00 pm Committee on Architecture for Healthcare December Meeting @ Huitt-Zollars Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets Please RSVP toÂ RhondaÂ if you plan to attend the monthly meeting. For more events by the American Institute of Architects, visit their Events Calendar! Ai Weiweiâ€™s THE HUMAN FLOW 7:00 pm Ai Weiweiâ€™s THE HUMAN FLOW @ The Museum of Fine Arts Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets On the short list for Best Documentary Feature at the 2018 Academy Awards! Over 65 million people around the world have been forced from their homes to escape famine, climate change, and war in the greatest human displacement since World War II.Â Human Flow, an epic documentary by the internationally renowned artist Ai Weiwei, gives a powerful visual expression to the...	16 Monthly Volunteer Day at Buffalo Bayou Park 8:30 am Monthly Volunteer Day at Buffalo Bayou Park @ Wortham Insurance Visitor Center at The Water Works Dec 16 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership forÂ community-wide volunteer days at Buffalo Bayou ParkÂ happening theÂ third Saturday of eachÂ month. Whether volunteering as a large or small group, or individually, your efforts will lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy. Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks, including... Okeanos Explorer 2017 8:30 am Okeanos Explorer 2017 Dec 16 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets A team of scientists and technicians, both at-sea and shore-based, are conductingÂ exploratory investigationsÂ into the diversity and distribution of deep-sea habitats and associated marine communities in the Gulf of Mexico basin.Â The 23-day expedition will focus on acquiring data on priority exploration areas identified by ocean management and scientific communities. This is the first of three expeditions planned to increase our understanding... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 16 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done just that, establishing itself as one of Houstonâ€™s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and... Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up 9:00 am Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up @ Historic Olivewood Cemetery Dec 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Olivewood is located next to White Oak Bayou, and is therefore surrounded by lush flora. It only takes about a week in the summer for the cemetery to be overrun with vegetation. Beyond routine mowing and weeding, the Descendants of Olivewood have begun projects to beautify individual plots, restoring the old landscaping that has changed with time. If you have... Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park 9:00 am Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park @ Don Greene Nature Park Dec 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join us Every 3rd Saturday of every month at “The Don Greene Nature Park”. A new, one acre Harris County neighborhood pocket park left to the county and dedicated in honor of Don Greene’s memory on October 2015. The Friends of Don Greene is a new non-profit dedicated to restoring the property to it’s original glory from the days when... AIA’s 3rd Ward Bicycle Tour 10:00 am AIA’s 3rd Ward Bicycle Tour @ HCC "Central Campus" Sign Dec 16 @ 10:00 am Tickets Houston Community College, Emancipation Park, Project Row Houses, Texas Southern University and more! This tour will look at the neighborhoodâ€™s character, history, and future in the center of Houston. Reservations are required for this tour as attendance is limited. December 2017 Reservations February 2018 Reservations April 2018 Reservations $10 General Admission $5 AIA Houston Members Architecture students with current... Blackwood’s Mornings in the Country 10:00 am Blackwood’s Mornings in the Country @ Blackwood Educational Land Institute Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Join us for a Morning in the Country! Take a self-guided tour of the farm, enjoy a delicious lunch with ingredients from our gardens, take a class with our Farm Director, and much more. Register Today! Cost (includes lunch) FREE for ages 4 years and under $25 for ages 5 – 13 years $45 for ages 14+ February 10, 2018Â â€“... Campfire Cooking 10:00 am Campfire Cooking @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Meet at the park fire ring to learn about camp cooking over an open fire from a staff naturalist. Enjoy some tasty samples cooked in a cast-iron Dutch oven. Family fun for all ages. http://www.hcp4.net/Portals/1/Launch/Launch/December_UpcomingPrograms_KMP.pdf Kayak Adventure 10:00 am Kayak Adventure @ East End Lagoon Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States. Herons will greet you as you witness large vessels in the Houston Ship Channel carrying petrochemical products, cruise ship passengers, and consumer goods. This place was returned to the public and will be the... The Farmers and Artist Market 10:00 am The Farmers and Artist Market @ Grisby Square Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets BBP’s Walking Tour 10:30 am BBP’s Walking Tour @ The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park Dec 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Enjoy a freeÂ walking tour in Buffalo Bayou Park highlighting the landscape and ecology of 19th century Texas that created Houston, as well as the importance of prairies in rebuilding this astonishing and all but vanished ecosystem. Parking: City Lot H RSVP toÂ Jessica McFall Visit the Walking Tour’s event page! Wacky for Wildlife Girl Scout Jr Workshop 10:30 am Wacky for Wildlife Girl Scout Jr Workshop @ TWRC Wildlife Center Dec 16 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Tickets Kayak Adventure 1:00 pm Kayak Adventure @ East End Lagoon Dec 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States. Herons will greet you as you witness large vessels in the Houston Ship Channel carrying petrochemical products, cruise ship passengers, and consumer goods. This place was returned to the public and will be the... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
17 Okeanos Explorer 2017 8:30 am Okeanos Explorer 2017 Dec 17 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets A team of scientists and technicians, both at-sea and shore-based, are conductingÂ exploratory investigationsÂ into the diversity and distribution of deep-sea habitats and associated marine communities in the Gulf of Mexico basin.Â The 23-day expedition will focus on acquiring data on priority exploration areas identified by ocean management and scientific communities. This is the first of three expeditions planned to increase our understanding... Spring Creek Paddle Trip 8:30 am Spring Creek Paddle Trip Dec 17 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets T.O.W.N. – Texas Outdoors-Woman Network (Houston chapter) Sunday, December 17 at 8:30 AM Easy 2-3 hr. trip on Spring Creek Greenway. Put in and take out locations subject to water level so may vary. Bring water, snack, hat, sunglasses, sun… https://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/vcwqvlywqbwb/ Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 17 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.	18 Okeanos Explorer 2017 8:30 am Okeanos Explorer 2017 Dec 18 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets A team of scientists and technicians, both at-sea and shore-based, are conductingÂ exploratory investigationsÂ into the diversity and distribution of deep-sea habitats and associated marine communities in the Gulf of Mexico basin.Â The 23-day expedition will focus on acquiring data on priority exploration areas identified by ocean management and scientific communities. This is the first of three expeditions planned to increase our understanding... TWA Sporting Clays Shoot 1:00 pm TWA Sporting Clays Shoot @ Greater Houston Gun Club Dec 18 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets The 2017 Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) Sporting Clays Shoot will be held on Monday, December 18, 2017, at the Greater Houston Gun Club. Come join us for a day of fun, shooting, fellowship, raffles, exhibitors, food and more. Experienced and novice shooters alike are encouraged to attend. All proceeds support TWAâ€™s mission of serving Texas wildlife and its habitat whileÂ protecting... MaTTS Project — Webinar Series 3:00 pm MaTTS Project — Webinar Series @ Online Dec 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets The Marine Technology for Teachers and Students (MaTTS)Â Project invites you to participate in its upcoming webinar series. ThisÂ seriesÂ of three webinars (see below) will focus on how to incorporate marineÂ technology builds, ocean exploration expeditions, and liveÂ content into yourÂ classroom curriculum. During each webinar, Inner Space Center (ISC) staff andÂ MaTTS Project Teacher Leaders will present an overview of the MaTTSÂ Project, oceanÂ exploration activities, and... Brays Bayou Association Meeting 7:30 pm Brays Bayou Association Meeting @ The Gathering Place Dec 18 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The Brays Bayou Association meets the third Monday of each month at The Gathering Place. Brays Bayou Association does not currently have a website.	19 Deadline: Master Environmental Educators Wanted Deadline: Master Environmental Educators Wanted Dec 19 all-day Tickets Come volunteer and teach environmental lessons in Baldwin County schools!Â All volunteers are welcome. Contact Cathy Banning atÂ bannicj@aces.eduÂ by December 19thÂ Â Â to register for the January 11thÂ training session. Furthermore, CPESC can use the volunteer hours towards their CEU presentation requirements. MEE Info Sheet Okeanos Explorer 2017 8:30 am Okeanos Explorer 2017 Dec 19 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets A team of scientists and technicians, both at-sea and shore-based, are conductingÂ exploratory investigationsÂ into the diversity and distribution of deep-sea habitats and associated marine communities in the Gulf of Mexico basin.Â The 23-day expedition will focus on acquiring data on priority exploration areas identified by ocean management and scientific communities. This is the first of three expeditions planned to increase our understanding... Nature Discovery Center’s “Curious Kids” Fall Classes 10:00 am Nature Discovery Center’s “Curious Kids” Fall Classes @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) and their parents or adult caregivers learn basic science concepts in hands-on classes that encourage and celebrate natural curiosity! Curious Kids lessons incorporate live animals, plants, natural objects, crafts, puppets, stories, and nature walks. Sign up for individual classes or for the semester at a discount. Are you raising a Curious Kid? Weâ€™ll explore, ask,... Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Dec 19 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote community education about the benefits of eating fresh, locally produced food.Â No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that... Nature Discovery Center’s “Curious Kids” Fall Classes 4:00 pm Nature Discovery Center’s “Curious Kids” Fall Classes @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) and their parents or adult caregivers learn basic science concepts in hands-on classes that encourage and celebrate natural curiosity! Curious Kids lessons incorporate live animals, plants, natural objects, crafts, puppets, stories, and nature walks. Sign up for individual classes or for the semester at a discount. Are you raising a Curious Kid? Weâ€™ll explore, ask,...	20 Okeanos Explorer 2017 8:30 am Okeanos Explorer 2017 Dec 20 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets A team of scientists and technicians, both at-sea and shore-based, are conductingÂ exploratory investigationsÂ into the diversity and distribution of deep-sea habitats and associated marine communities in the Gulf of Mexico basin.Â The 23-day expedition will focus on acquiring data on priority exploration areas identified by ocean management and scientific communities. This is the first of three expeditions planned to increase our understanding... Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Dec 20 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas andÂ Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City Co-Op, Houston’s very first organic co-op. Organic Produce, Organic Community Our missionÂ is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 20 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Dec 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your community Make new friends Gain volunteer hours Have fun Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands... Nature Discovery Center’s Nature Story Time 4:00 pm Nature Discovery Center’s Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 20 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Nature Story Time is held every Wednesday at 4 PM. Get absorbed in our stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more! Nature Story Time is primarily for preschoolers and their caregivers. This is a FREE, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let us know if you are coming with a group of 6 or more so that... AIA/IIDA Happy Hour 5:30 pm AIA/IIDA Happy Hour @ Chapman and Kirby Dec 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets RSVP Here Letâ€™s all get together and toast the New Year and celebrate the friendship of the IIDA Houston City Center and the AIA Houston Interior Architecture Committee! Please join us at Chapman and Kirby for some Holiday fun, light bites, and libations. Special thanks to our sponsors,Â Fast Track,Â Geiger,Â Harvey Builders,Â Herman Miller,Â Tandus/Centiva, andÂ The KipCO/CS Gulf CoastÂ for making this event possible! ... Galveston Bay Foundation’s Presentation by Lee Anne Wilde 5:30 pm Galveston Bay Foundation’s Presentation by Lee Anne Wilde @ Tommy's Restaurant & Oyster Bar Dec 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Join Galveston Bay Foundation’s Lee Anne Wilde for a dinner presentation on shoreline protection via living shorelines! Dinner and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. PLEASE EMAILÂ lwilde@galvbay.orgÂ to RSVPÂ and let her know if you plan on coming for the dinner.Â There is no cost to attend. Houston GREEN Film Series 6:30 pm Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center Dec 20 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets 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. 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.	21 SSPEED Urban Flooding & Infrastructure Moving Forward from Harvey 8:00 am SSPEED Urban Flooding & Infrastructure Moving Forward from Harvey @ Rice University Dec 21 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets At this yearâ€™s SSPEED Center conference: â€œUrban Flooding & Infrastructure: Moving Forward from Harveyâ€ top experts in the field will discuss Houston after Harvey, Communicating Flood Risk, Flood Prediction and Modeling, and Addicks/Barker Reservoirs. There will also be sessions on Land Use, Green Infrastructure and Climate Change, Economic Policies for the Future, Financial and Insurance Issues.Â The conference registration fee includes... Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour 9:00 am Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour @ Houston Community ToolBank Dec 21 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets Every third Thursday of the month from 9:00 to 10:00 am the Houston Community ToolBank host an open warehouse tour. The ToolBank lends tools (hammers, shovels, saws, etc.) and items (tents, tables, chairs, safety gear, etc.) to nonprofits, community groups and corporate volunteers for charitable projects. Access to ToolBank tools eliminates the need for agencies and groups to incur the... Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Dec 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Â The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show Â how wetlands can be designed into flood... Nature Discovery Center’s Junior Scientists 4:00 pm Nature Discovery Center’s Junior Scientists @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Our Junior Scientists (ages 6 to 10) explore the natural world and examine a variety of science themes through hands-on investigations and experiments and in lessons enriched with crafts, games, and more! Cost / Class Members: $15 Nonmembers: $20 Sign up for individual classes or for the semester. Members enjoy additional savings with our Members-Only Semester Discount! Space is... Small Firm Roundtable 4:00 pm Small Firm Roundtable @ Wooster's Garden Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm Tickets End of the year celebration!Â Join us! The Small Firm Roundtable meets monthly on the third Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM.Â This group provides a closed forum for dialogue among peers and a venue to support architects who have recently branched out on their own, have a growing firm, or are considering starting their own businesses.Â Meetings...	22 SSPEED Urban Flooding & Infrastructure Moving Forward from Harvey 8:00 am SSPEED Urban Flooding & Infrastructure Moving Forward from Harvey @ Rice University Dec 22 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets At this yearâ€™s SSPEED Center conference: â€œUrban Flooding & Infrastructure: Moving Forward from Harveyâ€ top experts in the field will discuss Houston after Harvey, Communicating Flood Risk, Flood Prediction and Modeling, and Addicks/Barker Reservoirs. There will also be sessions on Land Use, Green Infrastructure and Climate Change, Economic Policies for the Future, Financial and Insurance Issues.Â The conference registration fee includes... Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 22 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday. Nature Discovery Center’s Winter Break Camp 9:00 am Nature Discovery Center’s Winter Break Camp @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Tickets We are offering day-long camps on select days during the 2017-2018 Winter Break from school for kids ages 5 â€“ 10. Day camps meet from 9 am â€“ 3:30 pm each day. After Care is also available until 5:30 pm. Kids bring a lunch and we provide snacks and water. Register online. Cost/class: Members – $49 Nonmembers – $59... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 22 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Rainfall, Drainage, and Flood Damage Reduction in a Post-Harvey World 11:00 am Rainfall, Drainage, and Flood Damage Reduction in a Post-Harvey World @ Jacobs Engineering Dec 22 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets The Houston Chapter of the Environmental & Water Resources Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers will be conducting a moderated panel discussion about â€œAtlas 14â€ â€“ the federal effort to update rainfall intensity, duration, and frequency estimates for Texas – and the future of drainage design and flood damage reduction efforts. The lunchtime event will feature Sandra Pavlovic,...	23 Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey 7:30 am Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey Dec 23 @ 7:30 am Tickets Bird Survey, Saturday, FebruaryÂ 27, 7:30 a.m. with Damien Carey 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536Â See (MAP for more details) Please bring a signed liability release:Â adult or Â adult+children Please do not park directly in front of our neighborsâ€™ houses â€“ park across the street. As always on the prairie, wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. For seed collecting, bring... River Kayak class 8:30 am River Kayak class Dec 23 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets T.O.W.N. – Texas Outdoors-Woman Network (Houston chapter) Saturday, December 23 at 8:30 AM If you’ve taken the basic class and want to advance your skills to kayak on creeks, streams and rivers this is for you. We use rec or whitewater boats… https://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/fsvqvlywqbfc/ Brays Bayou Confluence Hike ~8.8 Miles 9:00 am Brays Bayou Confluence Hike ~8.8 Miles @ Gragg Park Dec 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Houston Area Trails & More Saturday, December 23 at 9:00 AM Gathering Point: Enter Gragg Park from Wheeler Street. Look for us in the parking area near the playground.https://goo.gl/EXQMgHIf you need help, call… https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/245890784/ Deer Park Prairie: Workday 9:00 am Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie Dec 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Workday: Fourth Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m.Â toÂ noon or later Visitation of Deer Park Prairie is by appointment only. Since the prairie will be attended on scheduled workdays, they will be ideal days to visit. Please email HNPAT@TexasPrairie for appointment on either workdays or any other days. 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536 Â (Check out the map for... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done just that, establishing itself as one of Houstonâ€™s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and... Loam Agronomics Day of Giving 10:00 am Loam Agronomics Day of Giving @ Loam Agronomics Dec 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Loam Agronomics invites you out to the farm on December 23rdÂ for a Day of Giving! Join them in the field and work alongside them to harvest for those in need this holiday season. This is a great chance to see where your food is grown and give back during the holidays. Theyâ€™ll make sure you leave with a few farm-fresh... Peckerwood Garden – December Open Day 10:00 am Peckerwood Garden – December Open Day @ Peckerwood Garden Dec 23 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Experience the wonder of the changes in Peckerwood Garden through all seasons and weather. Winter is a favorite time for many people with the mix of color changing leaves, dormant plants, amazing blooms, wintertime perennials, and the special interests like the dry gardens. Visit the Garden on December 23rd, 10 am – 3 pm. Peckerwood Garden is open the 4th... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
24 River Rescue class 8:30 am River Rescue class Dec 24 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets T.O.W.N. – Texas Outdoors-Woman Network (Houston chapter) Sunday, December 24 at 8:30 AM Learn the basics of rescuing yourself or another boater on moving water. Throw rope practice, swimming through rapids, stuck on a rock and other rescu… https://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/gwvqvlywqbgc/ Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 24 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.	25	26 Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Dec 26 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote community education about the benefits of eating fresh, locally produced food.Â No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that...	27 Baytown’s Wetlands Winter Camp 8:00 am Baytown’s Wetlands Winter Camp @ Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center Dec 27 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets The education team at the Wetlands Education Center is gearing up for their annual Wetlands Winter Camp. The camp is held for 1st – 3rd grade students each year. Ever wonder how animals and plants survive the winter? Join WERC for “Surviving Winter” from Dec. 27th to the 29thÂ and discover how animals and plants use unique adaptations to make... Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Dec 27 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas andÂ Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City Co-Op, Houston’s very first organic co-op. Organic Produce, Organic Community Our missionÂ is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through... Nature Discovery Center’s Winter Break Camp 9:00 am Nature Discovery Center’s Winter Break Camp @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 27 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Tickets We are offering day-long camps on select days during the 2017-2018 Winter Break from school for kids ages 5 â€“ 10. Day camps meet from 9 am â€“ 3:30 pm each day. After Care is also available until 5:30 pm. Kids bring a lunch and we provide snacks and water. Register online. Cost/class: Members – $49 Nonmembers – $59... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 27 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... KPC’s Holiday Hike 10:00 am KPC’s Holiday Hike @ Indiangrass Preserve Dec 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Stretch your legs and breathe some fresh prairie air as we take a short stroll through Indiangrass Preserve to look for signs of bird life on the prairie. This tour will be led by KPC’s Community Conservation Director, Jaime Gonzalez. We are likely to spot some of the many waterfowl, wading, and grassland birds that call the Katy Prairie their... Winter Gator Tales 10:00 am Winter Gator Tales @ Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center Dec 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Winter Gator Tales is a free pre-school program. Join WERC for a fun, educational hour geared for young children with an adult. Schedule December 27, 2017 – “Ice Melts” January 3, 2018 – “Fur and Hair” January 10, 2018 – “Feathers, Beaks, and Eggs” January 17, 2018 – “Scales and Shells” January 24, 2018 – “Lizards” January 31, 2018 –... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Dec 27 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your community Make new friends Gain volunteer hours Have fun Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands... Nature Discovery Center’s Nature Story Time 4:00 pm Nature Discovery Center’s Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 27 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Nature Story Time is held every Wednesday at 4 PM. Get absorbed in our stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more! Nature Story Time is primarily for preschoolers and their caregivers. This is a FREE, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let us know if you are coming with a group of 6 or more so that...	28 21st Annual Trinity River Christmas Bird Count 7:00 am 21st Annual Trinity River Christmas Bird Count @ northern Liberty County Dec 28 @ 7:00 am Tickets Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting the 21stÂ Annual Trinity River Christmas Bird Count for northern Liberty County on Thursday, December 28, 2017.Â Areas to be counted include the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge, Tarkington Prairie, andÂ Gaylor Lake. We will meet atÂ 7:00amÂ at the Chevron gas station located at the intersection of Hwy 105 and Hwy 321, about 6 miles... Baytown’s Wetlands Winter Camp 8:00 am Baytown’s Wetlands Winter Camp @ Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center Dec 28 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets The education team at the Wetlands Education Center is gearing up for their annual Wetlands Winter Camp. The camp is held for 1st – 3rd grade students each year. Ever wonder how animals and plants survive the winter? Join WERC for “Surviving Winter” from Dec. 27th to the 29thÂ and discover how animals and plants use unique adaptations to make... HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays 9:00 am HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays @ HPARD Greenhouse Dec 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Habitat Restoration Our volunteer group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at theÂ HPARD Greenhouse. We propagate plants from locally collected native seed. A typical workday may include seeding pots, bumping up trays into 1-gallon containers, separating seedlings, and weeding pots. We will also have special seed collecting trips, invasive species removal workdays,... Nature Discovery Center’s Winter Break Camp 9:00 am Nature Discovery Center’s Winter Break Camp @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 28 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Tickets We are offering day-long camps on select days during the 2017-2018 Winter Break from school for kids ages 5 â€“ 10. Day camps meet from 9 am â€“ 3:30 pm each day. After Care is also available until 5:30 pm. Kids bring a lunch and we provide snacks and water. Register online. Cost/class: Members – $49 Nonmembers – $59... Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Dec 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Â The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show Â how wetlands can be designed into flood... KPC’s Holiday Hike 10:00 am KPC’s Holiday Hike @ Indiangrass Preserve Dec 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Stretch your legs and breathe some fresh prairie air as we take a short stroll through Indiangrass Preserve to look for signs of bird life on the prairie. This tour will be led by KPC’s Community Conservation Director, Jaime Gonzalez. We are likely to spot some of the many waterfowl, wading, and grassland birds that call the Katy Prairie their...	29 Baytown’s Wetlands Winter Camp 8:00 am Baytown’s Wetlands Winter Camp @ Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center Dec 29 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets The education team at the Wetlands Education Center is gearing up for their annual Wetlands Winter Camp. The camp is held for 1st – 3rd grade students each year. Ever wonder how animals and plants survive the winter? Join WERC for “Surviving Winter” from Dec. 27th to the 29thÂ and discover how animals and plants use unique adaptations to make... Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 29 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday. Eco-Art Workshop Day: Shark Mania 9:00 am Eco-Art Workshop Day: Shark Mania @ Artist Boat Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Get to know sharks up close and personal! Special works on Canvas Art meets science in the Artist Boat Eco-Art Camp Sessions! Artist Boat Eco-Art Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art to beautify yards and homes. Join us for inspirational education. Session themes are offered in which campers will use the scientific method... Nature Discovery Center’s Winter Break Camp 9:00 am Nature Discovery Center’s Winter Break Camp @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Tickets We are offering day-long camps on select days during the 2017-2018 Winter Break from school for kids ages 5 â€“ 10. Day camps meet from 9 am â€“ 3:30 pm each day. After Care is also available until 5:30 pm. Kids bring a lunch and we provide snacks and water. Register online. Cost/class: Members – $49 Nonmembers – $59... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 29 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... KPC’s Holiday Hike 10:00 am KPC’s Holiday Hike @ Indiangrass Preserve Dec 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Stretch your legs and breathe some fresh prairie air as we take a short stroll through Indiangrass Preserve to look for signs of bird life on the prairie. This tour will be led by KPC’s Community Conservation Director, Jaime Gonzalez. We are likely to spot some of the many waterfowl, wading, and grassland birds that call the Katy Prairie their...	30 Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 30 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done just that, establishing itself as one of Houstonâ€™s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and... Northshore Park & Woodlands Waterway Hike, 8 Miles 9:00 am Northshore Park & Woodlands Waterway Hike, 8 Miles @ Northshore Park Dec 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Houston Area Trails & More Saturday, December 30 at 9:00 AM If you need assistance call or text me at 713-202-8371 The Hike: Beginning at Northshore Park, we’ll walk West and do a loop of North Panther Creek… https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/245872780/ AIA’s Montrose Walking Tour 10:00 am AIA’s Montrose Walking Tour @ Menil Collection Bookstore Dec 30 @ 10:00 am Tickets Montrose is one of the most diverse and interesting neighborhoods in Houston with some of the city’s best architecture including spectacular mansions, charming bungalows, the campus of the University of St. Thomas, Rothko Chapel, and the Menil Collection. ArCH tour guides will present an overview of the architectural and social history of the area and offer guests a look inside... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
31 Christmas Bird Count on Buffalo Bayou Christmas Bird Count on Buffalo Bayou @ Houston Audubon's Edith L. Moore Sanctuary Dec 31 all-day Tickets This is one of the few CBCs that is set almost entirely in an urban environment. The count circle does contain a few areas of undeveloped land that usually hold a few surprises since they are surround by development. It is possible to see up to 15 species of sparrows on this count, including the elusive Henslow’s and Grasshopper Sparrows.... 2017 Christmas Bird Count 6:00 am 2017 Christmas Bird Count @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Dec 31 @ 6:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Every winter, tens of thousands of volunteers across North America wake up at the crack of dawn and brave winter weather just to get a headcount of local birds. The Christmas Bird Count is a 118 year old tradition and the longest running citizen scientist project in the world. The count, run by the National Audubon Society, helps biologists study... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 31 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.

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