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				1 Planning and Evaluation Education and Outreach Programs (8-week course) Planning and Evaluation Education and Outreach Programs (8-week course) @ Online Mar 1 all-day Tickets 8-week course, offered via distance learning by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Conservation Training Center* Learn to use a deliberate planning process that promotes strategic, accountable, and adaptive action resulting in programs that support achieving your resource management goals. After participating in this course, participants will be able to: Use a program planning and evaluation model to create... Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Mar 1 @ 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... Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) 10:00 am Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Nature experiences for preschoolers! Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids who love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day, followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Mar 1 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity...	2 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 2 @ 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 Mar 2 @ 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...	3 First Saturday Birding 7:45 am First Saturday Birding @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 3 @ 7:45 am Tickets Bring binoculars and join a naturalist for an early morning walk to glimpse some of the winter and early spring migratory birds. Ages 10+ All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion.... Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... The Greater Houston Area STEM Conference: â€œNew Horizons and Innovations in STEMâ€ 8:00 am The Greater Houston Area STEM Conference: â€œNew Horizons and Innovations in STEMâ€ @ University of Houston-Clear Lake Mar 3 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets The Greater Houston Area STEM Conference would like to invite you to join us at our STEM conference. This initiative conference will bring together leading experts and researchers from around the Greater Houston Area to focus on topics that impact Kâ€“12 STEM education. Educators will present what they are doing including hands-on activities, research, and programs as each relates to... Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Mar 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... Heights Epicurean Farmers Market 8:30 am Heights Epicurean Farmers Market @ Grace United Methodist Campus Mar 3 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm Tickets Farmer’s Markets are the alternative to the corporate store-house. Heights Epicurean’s farmers are dedicated to chemical-free, sustainable farming methods including humane aminal treatment, using Texas products in Texas. On the first Saturday of each month, everyone in the Heights Epicurean Farmers Market community reconvenes, pops up their tents, and joins the Greater Heights Community for some fun in the sunshine!Â Grace... Houston Zoo Member Mornings 8:30 am Houston Zoo Member Mornings @ Houston Zoo Mar 3 @ 8:30 am Tickets On the first Saturday of each month (in November it is on the first Sunday), Members can enter the Zoo one hour before opening to the general public. Enjoy cooler weather and see the keepers prepare enrichment and animal areas all around the zoo. Each month, a different Meet the Keeper Talk (Presented by Phillips 66) is featured at 8:30... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Mar 3 @ 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... Missouri City Green’s Earth Fest 9:00 am Missouri City Green’s Earth Fest @ Edible Arbor Trail's Oyster Creek Trail Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Come celebrate Earth Day with FREE earth-friendly activities for the whole family along the Edible Arbor Trail! Visit educational booths, where you’ll learn aboutÂ recycling, composting, beneficial bugs, water conservation and native plants. There will also be a Treasure Hunt for children!Â For more information, visit missouricitygreen.org. Naturalist Explorers 9:00 am Naturalist Explorers @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Naturalist Explorers introduces children ages 5 to 8 to environmental and natural history topics in a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere. Classes include a short introduction inside followed by handsâ€on, engaging activities outside. Parents are welcome to participate with their child or to drop them off. Schedule: One Saturday a month, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Fees per student: $20 members* / $35 nonmembers... Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up 9:00 am Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up @ Olivewood Cemetery Mar 3 @ 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.... Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5) 9:00 am Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 10:15 am Tickets Tadpole Troopers is a nature class andÂ outdoor adventure for parents and children to share together. WeÂ offer opportunities for natural science investigations, crafts, and a guided walk with a naturalist. All classes begin with an engaging introductory lesson inside a classroom followed by a walk outside. Parents are required to stay for the duration of class with their child. Siblings are... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... Marysee Prairie Work Day 9:30 am Marysee Prairie Work Day Mar 3 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Houston Sierra Club Outings Saturday, March 3 at 9:30 AM The Marysee Prairie is one of the last remnants of tallgrass prairie in the Big Thicket region. Come assist the Texas Land Conservancy in this ongoi… https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/qsvpkfyxfbfb/ Blackwood’s Mornings in the Country 10:00 am Blackwood’s Mornings in the Country @ Blackwood Educational Land Institute Mar 3 @ 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€“... Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles 10:00 am Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles @ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary Mar 3 @ 10:00 am Tickets 1ST SATURDAY BOLIVAR FLATS BEACH RAMBLES Come explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary and see what the forces of nature have left for us on the beach and in the wrack lines with Sanctuaries Manager Pete Deichmann. Youâ€™ll walk along the beach and out onto the flats discovering the diversity of life along the gulf coast. It’s a perfect opportunity for... NatureFest 10:00 am NatureFest @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Experience the natural diversity of the Houston area through a day of guided walks, demonstrations, and educational talks at the park. Get a firsthand look at native plants, local wildlife, and more while visiting the many educational booths. This free family event includes pontoon boat tours, guided walks, live animals, a catch-and-release fish tack, and a variety of presentations throughout... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5) 10:30 am Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am Tickets Tadpole Troopers is a nature class andÂ outdoor adventure for parents and children to share together. WeÂ offer opportunities for natural science investigations, crafts, and a guided walk with a naturalist. All classes begin with an engaging introductory lesson inside a classroom followed by a walk outside. Parents are required to stay for the duration of class with their child. Siblings are... Animal Care Program Orientation 12:00 pm Animal Care Program Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Mar 3 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 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 Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 4 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone... Invasives Beware 9:00 am Invasives Beware @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Join the JJP Eradicators in documenting and removing invasive species. Ages 16+ or with an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone requiring special assistance to participate in these... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Mar 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in... Chimney Rock Market 12:00 pm Chimney Rock Market @ Chimney Rock Plaza Mar 4 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Chimney Rock Market is an outdoor market that features local artists and farmers. Beginning on Feb. 18, 2018, are open the first Sunday of each month. Their vendors sell mouth-watering eats and artisan gifts the whole family can enjoy. As always, four-legged friends are welcome. There will be plenty of treats for them too! When you’re done shopping, stop in... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 4 @ 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. IENoH’s Justice Advocacy Workshop 2:00 pm IENoH’s Justice Advocacy Workshop @ Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church Mar 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to attend a Justice Advocacy Workshop taught by experts from TX Impact, an Austin-based interfaith justice advocacy organization. The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston is a Houston affiliate of Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy, a sister organization of TX Impact. The Justice Advocacy Workshop is FREE and will take place at...	5 Bus Trips for Houston Audubon Seniors Bus Trips for Houston Audubon Seniors @ Various locations Mar 5 all-day Tickets Are you over 50 and eager for birding and natural history adventures? Are you tired of driving through Houston traffic to reach a birding destination? We have the solution! Our monthly senior bus trips with buses provided free of charge by Harris County Precinct 3 as a senior service by Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Steve Radack can easily satisfy... Home School Program 1:00 pm Home School Program @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Our home school classes are offered on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for students ages 5-12. A different three-week science unit is taught each month, with classesÂ consisting of instructional time, hands-on activities, and outdoor activities. Extension ideas will be provided to parents so they can follow up with lessons and activities at home. Visit our Home School Blog atÂ www.HouArbHomeSchool.wordpress.comÂ to see what...	6 Webinar: Climate Communications Initiative (CCI) 9:00 am Webinar: Climate Communications Initiative (CCI) @ Online Mar 6 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets TheÂ National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Climate Communications Initiative (CCI) aims to coordinate efforts across the Academies to successfully address public questions about climate change, develop innovative approaches for communicating and disseminating climate information, and provide easy access to evidence-based findings and explanations of climate change to various audiences. The CCI will enable the Academies to advise the nation... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Mar 6 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,... Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Mar 6 @ 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... Stargazing 6:00 pm Stargazing @ Pundt Park Mar 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Spend an evening learning about the planets, stars, and other celestial bodies with help from the North Houston Astronomy Club. Participants are encouraged to bring telescopes or binoculars. PUNDT PARK IS A 380-ACRE PARK FEATURING A DOG PARK, PRIMITIVE CANOE LAUNCH, PLAYGROUND, PICNIC LOOP WITH TEN TABLES AND TWO PAVILIONS, BICYCLE RACKS, REST ROOMS, SEPARATE EQUESTRIAN AND MULTIUSE TRAILS, AND... River of Dreams: The Ecology of Coastal Waterbodies 6:30 pm River of Dreams: The Ecology of Coastal Waterbodies @ Burke Baker Planetarium Mar 6 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Streams, bayous, rivers, estuaries and the Gulf of Mexico form an intricate network of waterways that are linked by their hydrology, water quality, and biology. Dr. George Guillen will explain the hydrology and ecology of the waterways of southeast Texasâ€”and how humans have altered the delicate balance of freshwater inflow, nutrients, and sediments that maintain the amazing diversity of life...	7 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Mar 7 @ 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... Tai Chi 9:00 am Tai Chi @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 7 @ 9:00 am Tickets Meet in the outdoor classroom near the Nature Center for a one-hour beginner class with JJPV member and instructor Doug Ebeling. Programs are for all ages unless otherwise noted. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 7 @ 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... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Mar 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houstonâ€™s dramatic downtown urban setting. Â TheÂ City Hall Farmers MarketÂ features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hallâ€™s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,... Canoe and Fish 3:00 pm Canoe and Fish @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Mar 7 @ 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Bring the family to the park and canoe and fish on the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve’s (KMP) 40-acre lake. Registrations will be held throughout the day at the park. Canoes, paddles, and life vests and fishing equipment will be provided. Precinct 4â€™s Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve is an 80-acre property featuring Marshall Lake, which spans approximately 40 acres, plus a staff building, paved roads... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Mar 7 @ 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... Streetscape Resource Guide Roll-Out 5:30 pm Streetscape Resource Guide Roll-Out Mar 7 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Please join the Board of Directors of for the release of Version 2.0 of its Streetscape Resource Guide, with remarks from leading stakeholders inÂ streetscape planning and development. The Streetscape Resource Guide is a tool for all stakeholders interested in Houston streetscape planning and development. Supports optimal planning design and construction using municipal standards Considers all users during the planning, design... CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering 7:00 pm CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering @ The Black Labrador Pub Mar 7 @ 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... Houston Audubon Nature Photography Association (HANPA) Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm Houston Audubon Nature Photography Association (HANPA) Monthly Meeting @ Edith L. Moore Sanctuary headquarters library Mar 7 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Houston Audubon Nature Photography Association (HANPA) is an informal photo club for Houston Audubon members. Meetings are held September through May on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Edith L. Moore Sanctuary headquarters library. Schedule January 10, 2018: Learning from the Masters of Bird Photography: Making Great Images before Digital with Dr. Laszlo Perlaky February...	8 HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays 9:00 am HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays @ HPARD Greenhouse Mar 8 @ 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 Mar 8 @ 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 Mar 8 @ 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... Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) 10:00 am Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Nature experiences for preschoolers! Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids who love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day, followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Mar 8 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity... Creation Hymn Fest 5:00 pm Creation Hymn Fest @ Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church Mar 8 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to join them for a Creation Hymn Fest, a musical celebration of renewal during the season of Easter (and Earth month). The church will celebrate and give thanks for Godâ€™s good creation in hymns and songs from various lands and traditions and hear anew the call to care for the creation. Attendees... Urban Harvest’s Growing Organic Vegetable Series 6:30 pm Urban Harvest’s Growing Organic Vegetable Series @ University of Houston, Central Campus, McElhinney Hall, Room TBD Mar 8 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets In a total of 10 classes (25 hours of instruction), this series covers everything you want to know about growing vegetables. Topics include the advantages of organic and ecological approaches over chemicals; vegetable garden design; irrigation and drainage; soil fertility, mulches and composts; organic pest control; seeds, transplants, where to get them and how to plant them. The last half... General Monthly Meeting: Explore Houston – Spotlight: Memorial Park 7:00 pm General Monthly Meeting: Explore Houston – Spotlight: Memorial Park @ St. Stephen's Pecore Hall @ 1805 W. Alabama, Mar 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Houston Sierra Club Outings Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 PM The meeting opens at 7:00 PM, and the program starts at 7:30 PM. Everyone is welcome. NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING: “EXPLORE HOUSTON PART 2 – SPOTLIGHT … https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/244500116/	9 Deadline: Comments on the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program Deadline: Comments on the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program Mar 9 all-day Tickets ADVOCATE:Â Tell the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to retain the 2017-2022Â Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program and minimize the expansion of leases. WHEN:Â Comments due byÂ March 9, 2018 WHY:Â In April 2017, President Trump signed an executive order that directed the Department of the Interior to expand offshore oil and gas drilling.Â In response, the departmentâ€™s... Great Green Quest Scholarship Opportunity Deadline Great Green Quest Scholarship Opportunity Deadline Mar 9 all-day Tickets On behalf of Houston Wilderness (HW), we are pleased to kickoff HW’s inaugural Great Green Quest -Â Careers in Conservation graduate-level scholarship opportunity, with applications open now throughÂ Friday, March 9, 2018. This scholarship program is open to interns and staff ofÂ HW’s 100+ Network Partner organizations in the 13-county region who are seeking master’s level degrees in environmental science and ecology-related careers.... Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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...	10 HATs 2018 Big Bend National Park Camping 1:00 pm HATs 2018 Big Bend National Park Camping @ Chisos Basin Campground Mar 10 @ 1:00 pm – Mar 14 @ 12:00 pm Tickets Houston Area Trails & More Saturday, March 10 at 1:00 PM We have filled the trip. If you still want to join, places may open up places if someone drops. The geology of Big Bend I have reserved two group s… https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/237960194/ MPCâ€™s 10th Annual Brunch Run 6:30 am MPCâ€™s 10th Annual Brunch Run @ East Memorial Loop south of Arnot Mar 10 @ 6:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The 10th annual Brunch Run in Memorial Park is the only race with such a fun after-party!Â The Brunch Run is an ideal option for park lovers and companies alike to not only show their support of Memorial Park but to have fun while doing it.Â Event sponsors receive robustÂ media exposure, plus an opportunity to host their employees in participation in a... 46th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta 7:00 am 46th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta @ Allenâ€™s Landing Mar 10 @ 7:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Join us for Texasâ€™ largest canoe and kayak race â€“ the 46th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta on March 10th!Â Paddlers, ages 12 and up, are encouraged to participate in theÂ 15-mile race along the scenic Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are entering competitively or paddling for pleasure, you wonâ€™t want to miss out on this longstanding Houston tradition!Â Register today! ClickÂ hereÂ to learn about... Hike Big Creek Scenic Area 7:30 am Hike Big Creek Scenic Area @ Starbucks Mar 10 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am Tickets Houston Sierra Club Outings Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 AM On Saturday, March 10, 2018, the Houston Sierra Club will hike Big Creek Scenic Area (BCSA) in Sam Houston National Forest. For fifty-four years BCSA… https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/244431910/ Breakfast On The Bayou 8:00 am Breakfast On The Bayou @ Bay Area Park Mar 10 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 am Tickets Start your weekend by enjoying a leisurely Saturday morning breakfast drifting down the bayou on our pontoon boat, the “Bayou Ranger”. Observe wildlife searching for their breakfast on the bayou. This trip through the heart of the Nature Center presents an uncommon opportunity to watch and learn about bayou life. Enjoy pastries, juice, and coffee while underway. The boat will... Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 10 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... Second Saturday Bird Walks 8:00 am Second Saturday Bird Walks @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 10 @ 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... Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Mar 10 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... High Island Workdays 8:30 am High Island Workdays @ High Island Mar 10 @ 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... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Mar 10 @ 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... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... Webelos – Into the Woods 9:00 am Webelos – Into the Woods @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Join staff Naturalists in completing the requirements for the Webelos Into the Woods adventure workbook. Registration required at www.hcp4.net/tapevents. Precinct 4â€™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. Photo provided by Abby R. AIA’s Towers & Trees Downtown Walking Tour 10:00 am AIA’s Towers & Trees Downtown Walking Tour @ One Shell Plaza Mar 10 @ 10:00 am Tickets Towers and Trees explores the magnificent architecture between Hermann Square and Discovery Green as well as the changing dynamics of our downtown. We’ll look at the partially realized civic center plan surrounding Hermann Square, the historic backbone of Main Street, the ambitious 1970 proposal that would become Houston Center, the internationally recognized icons from the skyscraper boom of the 70’s... Center Volunteer Orientation 10:00 am Center Volunteer Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... Sewing Historical Costumes 10:00 am Sewing Historical Costumes @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 10 @ 10:00 am Tickets Discover how to accurately interpret clothing from several decades of the 1800s. Learn how to sew your own costume and make your own 1830s bonnet. Bring your own sewing kit. Reservations required beginning Feb. 28, 2018. Ages 8+. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center program requiring reservations are limited in size and open to one family per phone... Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting 10:30 am Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting @ Virtual Event Mar 10 @ 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... Animal Care Program Orientation 12:00 pm Animal Care Program Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Mar 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 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. Second Saturday Settlers 1:00 pm Second Saturday Settlers @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets March 10, 2018: Spinning & Weaving Learn how early settlers spun plant and animal fibers into thread and woven fabrics as volunteers bring the Redbud Hill Homestead to life. April 14, 2018: Natural Dyes Volunteers and staff bring the headstead to life as they demonstrate natural methods of dying fabrics and other daily activities of early Texas settlers. Programs are... HATs 2018 Big Bend NP The Window ~4.5 Miles ~700 Feet 3:00 pm HATs 2018 Big Bend NP The Window ~4.5 Miles ~700 Feet @ Chisos Basin Campground Mar 10 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Houston Area Trails & More Saturday, March 10 at 3:00 PM Tom’s phone if you need information: 713-781-1680. Do not count on cell phones working. Text messages will often get through when calls won’t. The… https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/243913768/ 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 Mar 10 @ 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... Stargazing 7:00 pm Stargazing @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 10 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Enjoy an evening learning about the moon, planets, and stars from members of the North Houston Astronomy Club. Telescopes or binoculars encouraged. Reservations required beginning Feb. 28, 2018. Programs are for all ages unless otherwise noted. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center program requiring reservations are limited in size and open to one family per phone call. Group...
11 HATs 2018 Big Bend NP Sunday Hikes 8:00 am HATs 2018 Big Bend NP Sunday Hikes @ Chisos Basin Campground Mar 11 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Houston Area Trails & More Sunday, March 11 at 8:00 AM My phone in case you get lost: 713-781-1680. But do not count on cell phones working. Text messages will often get through when calls won’t. The … https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/243855461/ Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 11 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Mar 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in... Farmers Market at Bridgeland 12:30 pm Farmers Market at Bridgeland Mar 11 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets The market is a monthly gathering of high-quality vendors bringing fresh local produce, pastured meats, free-range eggs, goat cheese, honey, jellies, pasta, pickles, live plants, natural home & pet products, soaps, lotions, and much more right to your neighborhood! The market is located in the parking lot adjacent to the Activity Center in the community of Bridgeland. Due to local... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 11 @ 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. Second Sunday Pickers 2:00 pm Second Sunday Pickers @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Enjoy an informal folk concert or bring your instrument and join the fun! Programs are for all ages unless otherwise noted. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone requiring special...	12 Spring Break Camp “Mammals â€“ Friend or Fur?” Spring Break Camp “Mammals â€“ Friend or Fur?” @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 12 – Mar 16 all-day Tickets Mammals â€“ Friend or Fur? What do mice, whales and humans have in common? We are all mammals! Come and learn more about this diverse and fascinating group of creatures and get to know some of the special mammals that live right here in Texas. Weâ€™ll discover the wonders of fur, test our acute mammal sense of smell and see... Spring Breakout Spring Breakout @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 12 – Mar 16 all-day Tickets Monday:Â Jr. Master GardenerÂ 10 a.m. Ages 7-12 Tuesday: Jr. AnglerÂ 9-2 p.m. Ages 8+ Wednesday: Texas Bound 9-2 p.m. Ages 7-12 Thursday: Jr. Canoe TrainingÂ 9-2 p.m. Ages 10-15 Friday: Geocaching 9-2 p.m. Ages 7+ Reservations required beginning Feb. 28, 2018. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs requiring reservations are limited in size and open to one family per... Spring Into Nature Spring Break Camp Spring Into Nature Spring Break Camp @ Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education & Recreation Center Mar 12 – Mar 16 all-day Tickets We only have one Earth! Discover ways to keep it beautiful and clean. Explore water, land, and air during this week of appreciating Earthâ€™s natural beauty. Have a great time going GREEN! Mondayâ€”Friday 8:00 a.m.â€”4:00 p.m. 4thâ€”6th grade students COST: $150 (includes all field trips) Hermann Park Bird Survey 7:30 am Hermann Park Bird Survey @ Hermann Park Mar 12 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am Tickets Hermann Park Bird Survey Leaders: Skip Almoney and Peter Tsan They meet atÂ 8:00 AM (7:30 in the summer months). Take the Parking Lot D entry from Masks are optional for vaccinated participants and social distancing is recommended. Please wear a mask if unvaccinated. Please contact Julie Francis atÂ hermannparkbirdsurvey@gmail.com if you’d like to participate. The Hermann Park Survey is conducted... Big Bend NP South Rim ~12.1 mi. & 2400 ft. plus Emory Peak 8:00 am Big Bend NP South Rim ~12.1 mi. & 2400 ft. plus Emory Peak @ Chisos Basin Visitor Center Mar 12 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Houston Area Trails & More Monday, March 12 at 8:00 AM My phone in case you get lost: 713-781-1680. But do not count on cell phones working. Text messages will often get through when calls won’t. Sunri… https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/243822627/ H-GAC Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable 1:30 pm H-GAC Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable @ Houston-Galveston Area Council Mar 12 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Join the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) for the Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable onÂ Monday, March 12, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at H-GAC Conference Room A, Second Floor.Â The PNA Roundtable is open to anyone interested in participating. The topic of the meeting is Maintenance and Beyond. Speakers will discuss parks as flood mitigation and park maintenance before and after...	13 HATs 2018 Big Bend NP Tuesday Hikes 8:00 am HATs 2018 Big Bend NP Tuesday Hikes @ Chisos Basin Campground Mar 13 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Houston Area Trails & More Tuesday, March 13 at 8:00 AM My phone in case you get lost: 713-781-1680. But do not count on cell phones working. Text messages will often get through when calls won’t. Sunris… https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/243921404/ Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Mar 13 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,... Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Mar 13 @ 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... Transition Houston: Houston Climate Movement 6:30 pm Transition Houston: Houston Climate Movement @ Havens Center Mar 13 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Socializing starts at 6:30pm and the meeting begins at 7:00pm at the Havenâ€™s Center, 1827 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098. The Houston Climate Movement is leading the way for local action on climate change. Texas, and Houston particularly, faces unique risks and challenges due to the impacts of climate change, from flooding to heat to droughts and more. Dr.... White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting Mar 13 @ 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.	14 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Mar 14 @ 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 Mar 14 @ 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... Tai Chi 9:00 am Tai Chi @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 14 @ 9:00 am Tickets Meet in the outdoor classroom near the Nature Center for a one-hour beginner class with JJPV member and instructor Doug Ebeling. Programs are for all ages unless otherwise noted. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 14 @ 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... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Mar 14 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houstonâ€™s dramatic downtown urban setting. Â TheÂ City Hall Farmers MarketÂ features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hallâ€™s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Mar 14 @ 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... Willieâ€™s Spirit Night 4:00 pm Willieâ€™s Spirit Night @ Willie's Grill and Ice House Mar 14 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Enjoy a night out for dinner at Willieâ€™s Grill and Ice House. Mention you are there for TWRC Spirit night and 15% of your check will be donated to TWRC! Kinder Institute Forum: Mayor Mitchell Landrieu 7:00 pm Kinder Institute Forum: Mayor Mitchell Landrieu @ Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Brown Auditorium Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Mayor Landrieu will discuss lessons learned from a natural disaster.	15 Deadline: EPA Environmental Education Grants Deadline: EPA Environmental Education Grants Mar 15 all-day Tickets The purpose of the Environmental Education Local Grants Program in Region 6 (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX) is to support locally-focused environmental education projects that increase public awareness and knowledge about environmental and conservation issues and provide the skills that participants in its funded projects need to make informed decisions and take responsible actions toward the environment. The total funding... Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour 9:00 am Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour @ Houston Community ToolBank Mar 15 @ 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 Mar 15 @ 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... Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) 10:00 am Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Nature experiences for preschoolers! Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids who love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day, followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are... Nature Art for Kids 1:00 pm Nature Art for Kids @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Mar 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Join a staff naturalist to turn items from nature into works of art. Ideal for ages 5-12. Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Mar 15 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity...	16 Permaculture Class: Food Forest! 4:19 am Permaculture Class: Food Forest! Mar 16 @ 4:19 am – 5:19 am Tickets Texas Edible Landscapes, in cooperation with Permaculture Education, LLC. is proud to announce a new workshop, co-hosted with international permaculture teacher and designer, David Dornbrack. This is the second in a series of workshops, designing a community food forest! The workshops will be hosted on the site of the upcoming garden. You and Mr. Dombrack will be designing, building, planting,... Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 16 @ 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. Spring Native Plant Sale 9:00 am Spring Native Plant Sale @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Join theÂ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for their Spring Plant Sale! They will be offering native grasses, flowers, shrubs, and trees â€“ perfect for attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your yard or garden. Proceeds benefit the Arboretumâ€™s conservation and education efforts. Plants are priced as follows: $4.50 â€“ 4 inch $9 â€“ 1 gallon $30 â€“ 3-5 gallon... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 16 @ 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... Rice Architecture Lecture: Rick Joy 5:30 pm Rice Architecture Lecture: Rick Joy @ Rice University Mar 16 @ 5:30 pm Tickets Rick Joy, Principal at Rick Joy Architects, joins us for a lecture at 5:30pm in Farish Gallery. Rick Joy, FAIA, Int. FRIBA, is Principal of Rick Joy Architects, a 31 person architecture and planning firm established in 1993 in Tucson, Arizona. From the beginning, each of RJAâ€™s works has been exhibited and published extensively and have won numerous awards. Joy...	17 Baytown Farmers Market 8:00 am Baytown Farmers Market @ Town Square Mar 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Baytown Farmers Market hosts it’s monthly Market on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Town Square on Texas Avenue. The vibe is similarÂ to a Hallmark movie setting. Come out to a peaceful environment to shop for your goods as well as helping support local consumers, performers, artist, crafters, and entrepreneurs. Calling all... Exploration Green’s Tree Planting 8:00 am Exploration Green’s Tree Planting @ Phase 1 Site Mar 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join the many volunteers helping to plant a total of 1,000 trees in each section of Exploration Green. Snacks, water, and tools will be provided as well as planting training. Bring gloves, wear sturdy shoes/boots, and plan to get dirty! Parking: The closest parking lot for tree planting events is located at 16203 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062. Keep yourself... Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... March Mart Plant Sale 8:00 am March Mart Plant Sale @ Mercer Botanic Gardens Mar 17 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys 8:00 am Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys @ Willow Waterhole Park Mar 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Nature Discovery Center partners with Houston AudubonÂ to conduct monthly surveys atÂ Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve, a 290-acre park on the site of aÂ Harris County Flood Control District retention pond project.Â Participants can help by either spotting birds or helping to identify them on this 2.5 hour long survey. This is a great way to get involved with Houstonâ€™s citizen science community.... Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Mar 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... 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 Mar 17 @ 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... Adopt-A-Trail! 9:00 am Adopt-A-Trail! @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join sponsoring teams to help remove invasive plants. Learn more about this effort at www.texasinvasives.org. Ages 10+. Reservations required beginning Mar. 07, 2018. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs requiring reservations are limited in size and open to one family per phone call. Group reservations are not allowed unless otherwise indicated. Preferential reservations are given to Harris... Bird Banding 9:00 am Bird Banding @ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Are your kids fascinated with birds in the back yard? Do they want to know more about them? Spend a spring morning with us visiting the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory and participate with staff and volunteers in the process of bird banding!Â Families will be able to take part in research techniques and discover why itâ€™s important to study the... Canoe and Fish with TAP 9:00 am Canoe and Fish with TAP @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Bring the family to the park and canoe and fish on the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve’s (KMP) 40-acre lake.Â Wear weather appropriate attire including closed toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. To make a reservation, please visit hcp4.net. Registrations will also be held throughout the day at the park. Canoes, paddles, and life vests and fishing equipment will be provided. Precinct 4â€™s Kickerillo-Mischer... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... ConSERVE Houston: Harvey Recovery Event 9:00 am ConSERVE Houston: Harvey Recovery Event @ Blackhawk Park Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join theÂ Student Conservation AssociationÂ (SCA) to help restore Blackhawk Park as part of our Hurricane Harvey Recovery! Volunteers in partnership with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department will help bring the park back to its beautiful natural state by removing invasive plant species that have encroached since the storm. BRING WITH YOU:Â Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Bring extra layers... Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Mar 17 @ 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 Mar 17 @ 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... Sea Citizen Volunteer Orientation 9:00 am Sea Citizen Volunteer Orientation @ Artist Boat Office Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Sea Citizens are Artist Boatâ€™s dedicated team of volunteers helping to make Artist Boatâ€™s mission and vision a reality. Our Sea Citizen Orientations are our way of showcasing all the different ways Sea Citizens can get involved, from land management and habitat restoration to helping our Educators teach the public about coastal ecosystems on the beach and via kayak, to... Spring Native Plant Sale 9:00 am Spring Native Plant Sale @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Join theÂ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for their Spring Plant Sale! They will be offering native grasses, flowers, shrubs, and trees â€“ perfect for attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your yard or garden. Proceeds benefit the Arboretumâ€™s conservation and education efforts. Plants are priced as follows: $4.50 â€“ 4 inch $9 â€“ 1 gallon $30 â€“ 3-5 gallon... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park 9:00 am Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park @ Don Greene Nature Park Mar 17 @ 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 Houston Heights Bicycle Tour 10:00 am AIA’s Houston Heights Bicycle Tour @ Heights Branch of the Houston Public Library Mar 17 @ 10:00 am Tickets This tour explores the original footprint of the Heights, Texasâ€™ and Houstonâ€™s first mixed-use community and home to 120 of the 215 National Register of Historic Places listed in Houston. We will look at a wide variety of building types that are historic and original to the area as well as more recent contemporary architecture and discuss how these fit... Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) 10:00 am Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) @ Salvage Warehouse Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets All ofÂ the material at Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse has been reclaimed from historic houses that Historic Houston has deconstructed, as well as individual items that have been brought to our SalvageÂ Warehouse.Â The Salvage Warehouse, now located at 1200 National, has become a regional resource for reclaimed building materials serving an 11 county region ofÂ Southeast Texas.Â Materials at the Salvage Warehouse include,... Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) 10:00 am Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) @ Salvage Warehouse Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets All ofÂ the material at Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse has been reclaimed from historic houses that Historic Houston has deconstructed, as well as individual items that have been brought to our SalvageÂ Warehouse.Â The Salvage Warehouse, now located at 1200 National, has become a regional resource for reclaimed building materials serving an 11 county region ofÂ Southeast Texas.Â Materials at the Salvage Warehouse include,... Kayak Adventure 10:00 am Kayak Adventure @ Armand Bayou Coastal Preserve Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Paddle along the scenic trees of Armand Bayou and try to spot some of the 370 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians that call it home. You might even catch a glimpse of one of the dozens of alligators making their home on the bayou. Armand Bayou lies along the Central Flyway, the largest migratory bird route in North... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... Wacky for Wildlife Girl Scout Jr Workshop 10:30 am Wacky for Wildlife Girl Scout Jr Workshop @ TWRC Wildlife Center Mar 17 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Tickets Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 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 Tour De Houston 6:00 am Tour De Houston @ City Hall Mar 18 @ 6:00 am Tickets Now in its 13th year, the Tour de Houston presented by Apache Corporation is the perfect outdoor event for all cyclist levels, from the leisure rider to cycling competitors. Tour de Houston is a fundraising bike ride that benefits Houston’s Reforestation Program. This annual event offers Houstonians and visitors a unique way to view the city with bike routes winding... Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 18 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Mar 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in... Kayak Adventure 10:00 am Kayak Adventure @ Coastal Heritage Preserve Mar 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Kayak the beautiful Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve.Â This destination occurs at the natural and restored marshes protecting one of the most pristine examples of a dune/swale complex on Galveston Island. Artist Boat has workedÂ hard to acquire over 600 acres of the coastal prairies and wetlands on Settegast Road through million dollar grants and community donations. Join us to discover the... Intro to Backyard Beekeeping Workshop – Bee2Bee Honey Collective 1:00 pm Intro to Backyard Beekeeping Workshop – Bee2Bee Honey Collective @ Houston Dairymaids Mar 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Are you a wannabeekeeper or simply have questions about beekeeping? Learn the basics of what you need to know to get started keeping bees in your backyard or rooftop. Hear about honey bee biology and behavior and learn what honeybee stewardship entails. The class will focus on sustainable urban beekeeping, including a hands-on demonstration of necessary equipment and information... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 18 @ 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.	19 â€œWe Back the Bayâ€ program application deadline â€œWe Back the Bayâ€ program application deadline Mar 19 all-day Tickets “We Back the Bay” program allows students and teachers in the counties surrounding Galveston Bay to create learning legacies on their school campus that will improve the water quality of Galveston Bay. The program will build awareness of the causes and consequences of poor water quality in Galveston Bay, develop critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate pollution of the Bay,... Solid Waste Grant Application Workshop 9:00 am Solid Waste Grant Application Workshop @ H-GAC Mar 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets ThisÂ workshopÂ will walk attendees through the online application process. The workshopÂ is geared toward those who have never applied for a solid waste grant with H-GAC or have not applied in the recent past. There are two ways to attend this workshop: To attend in person registerÂ here. To attend via live webinar registerÂ here. Home School Program 1:00 pm Home School Program @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Our home school classes are offered on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for students ages 5-12. A different three-week science unit is taught each month, with classesÂ consisting of instructional time, hands-on activities, and outdoor activities. Extension ideas will be provided to parents so they can follow up with lessons and activities at home. Visit our Home School Blog atÂ www.HouArbHomeSchool.wordpress.comÂ to see what... EXPORT: Spring Lectures 2018 6:00 pm EXPORT: Spring Lectures 2018 @ Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design - Entrance 18 Mar 19 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Portraying the practice of Spanish Architecture Abroad is a complex task. EXPORT is not a comprehensive catalog of architectural works, nor is it a list of designed buildings in faraway places, because this would not do justice to what it means to be an architect in a globalized society, a place of â€œarrivals and departuresâ€. EXPORT does not strive to... Brays Bayou Association Meeting 7:30 pm Brays Bayou Association Meeting @ The Gathering Place Mar 19 @ 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.	20 BIG WWTF and SSS Work Group Meeting 1:00 pm BIG WWTF and SSS Work Group Meeting @ Houston-Galveston Area Council - Conference Room A Mar 20 @ 1:00 pm Tickets The meeting will focus on documenting implementation efforts in 2017 and discussing potential changes to the BIG I-Plan. Please consider taking time to review the WWTF (Wastewater Treatment Facilities) and SSS (Sanitary Sewer Systems) sections of the I-Plan and consider what potential changes you would like to see to the strategies or measures. To review the WWTF and SSS sections... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Mar 20 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,... Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Mar 20 @ 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... After School Archery 5:00 pm After School Archery @ Spring Creek Park Mar 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Join Spring Creek Park for an evening of archery at their full-service range. Great for beginners. Bows, arrows, and arm guards are provided. Ages 7 and up. Spring Creek Park, an 114-acre facility, features one unlighted softball field, one lighted basketball pavilion, two lighted tennis courts, a small barbecue pavilion, a large barbecue pavilion, eight RV/camper hook-ups, three tent camping... Brews For Big Bend 6:00 pm Brews For Big Bend @ Saint Arnold Brewing Company Mar 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join the Big Bend Conservancy for another round of Brews for Big Bend this March. Houston area Big Bend fans, this is your chance to meet and greet with other West Texas enthusiasts. Â For those attending, the Conservancy invites YOU to submit your photos of the Park. Selected images will be shown onscreen at the event.Â Ticket purchasers can submit... History in Print featuring ‘Power Moves’ 6:00 pm History in Print featuring ‘Power Moves’ @ Proler Chapel, Congregation Emanu El Mar 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets In his book Power Moves: Transportation, Politics, and Development in Houston, the Kinder Instituteâ€™s Kyle Shelton examines the debates around highway and public transportation systems in Houston and shows how Houstonians helped shape the cityâ€™s growth during the planning and construction of the cityâ€™s transportation network. Power Moves also looks at the long-term results of choosing highways over other transit... Designing Gardens for Children – Inspired by The Hundred Acre Wood 6:30 pm Designing Gardens for Children – Inspired by The Hundred Acre Wood @ Burke Baker Planetarium Mar 20 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Gardens are gateways for instilling a sense of wonder and stewardship in children about the natural world. Time outdoors creates memories that last a lifetime. And, designing an interactive and engaging garden where children can play and learn doesn’t mean losing style and elegance–innovative family gardens can be well-designed for the whole family. This illustrated workshop looks at key elements...	21 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Mar 21 @ 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... Tai Chi 9:00 am Tai Chi @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 21 @ 9:00 am Tickets Meet in the outdoor classroom near the Nature Center for a one-hour beginner class with JJPV member and instructor Doug Ebeling. Programs are for all ages unless otherwise noted. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical... TWA’s Youth Videoconferences 9:00 am TWA’s Youth Videoconferences @ Online Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Interactive program times (CST): 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:00 PM Non-interactive program times (CST): 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:00 PM 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 Registration closes one week prior to... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 21 @ 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... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Mar 21 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houstonâ€™s dramatic downtown urban setting. Â TheÂ City Hall Farmers MarketÂ features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hallâ€™s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,... Emeritus Luncheon 2018 11:30 am Emeritus Luncheon 2018 @ Junior League Tea Room Mar 21 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Must RSVP toÂ AleksÂ orÂ Reserve Your Seat HereÂ by March 16, 2018. UH Farmers Market 12:00 pm UH Farmers Market @ University of Houston Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets A total of eight markets are scheduled, all of which will take place on a Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. All but one will be held inÂ Butler Plaza: Jan. 17 Jan. 31 Feb. 14 (Sweetheart Market theme) Feb. 28 (to be held inÂ Wilhelminaâ€™s GroveÂ with a Rodeo Houston theme) March 21 April 4 April 18 (in conjunction with Sustainability Week)... Canoe and Fish on the Lake 3:00 pm Canoe and Fish on the Lake @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Mar 21 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Bring the family to the park and canoe and fish on the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve’s (KMP) 40-acre lake.Â Wear weather appropriate attire including closed toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. To make a reservation, please visit hcp4.net. Registrations will also be held throughout the day at the park. Canoes, paddles, and life vests and fishing equipment will be provided. Precinct 4â€™s Kickerillo-Mischer... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Mar 21 @ 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... “From Garden To Gut” with David & Anne Montgomery 5:00 pm “From Garden To Gut” with David & Anne Montgomery @ United Way of Greater Houston Mar 21 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets OHBA will be hosting this husband and wife team of authors and consultants. They will be speaking on Regenerative Agriculture, healing soil, and the human microbiome. The Montgomery’s begin in their garden and move to the human body. Here, they uncover stunning similarities between the root of a plant and the human gut that could transform the practice of agriculture... 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Waller County 6:00 pm 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Waller County @ Prairie View A&M Mar 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Fast forward to 2045. What will your multimodal transportation system look like? Become a part of the transportation planning process. Get involved today to plan for tomorrowâ€™s transportation future. 2045 RTP (Regional Transportation Plan) public meetings are held in various locations throughout Houston and neighboring regions. For a comprehensive list, visit 2045rtp.com. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,... Bay Area Sierra Club Nov. Meeting: Energy conversation led by Jim Williams 6:30 pm Bay Area Sierra Club Nov. Meeting: Energy conversation led by Jim Williams Mar 21 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Houston Sierra Club Outings Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30 PM Bay Area meetings are on 3rd Wednesday of the month, and start at 6:30pm for social hour; speaker and discussion from 7-8:30 pm. November Meeting Pro… https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/ktrxfmyxfbcc/ Herb Society Meeting: The Bitter Herbs of Passover 6:30 pm Herb Society Meeting: The Bitter Herbs of Passover @ Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion Mar 21 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The Bitter Herbs of PassoverÂ presented byÂ Jean Fefer, PhD. You can contribute to the educational value ofÂ Wednesdayâ€™sÂ program by bringing a food item to the pot-luck dinner that contains at least one bitter ingredient. This is easier than it sounds â€“ there are all the endives, chicories, and cruciferous vegetables to choose from; quinoa, millet or amaranth; artichokes, eggplant or white asparagus;... Houston GREEN Film Series 6:30 pm Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center Mar 21 @ 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.	22 2018 Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium 9:00 am 2018 Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium @ United Way Community Resource Center Mar 22 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Tickets TheÂ Gulf Coast Water Conservation SymposiumÂ provides water professionals with the information needed to implement successful water conservation programs, effectively engage customers, and plan for the future. Learn from state and national experts about the latest approaches, what is coming next and best practices for maximum efficiency gains. Registration is $45 and includes Conference Materials, Continental Breakfast, and Lunch. Topics to be... HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays 9:00 am HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays @ HPARD Greenhouse Mar 22 @ 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,... Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Mar 22 @ 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... Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) 10:00 am Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Nature experiences for preschoolers! Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids who love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day, followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are... Hats in the Park 11:30 am Hats in the Park @ McGovern Centennial Gardens Mar 22 @ 11:30 am Tickets Hats in the Park, benefiting Hermann Park Conservancy, will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in the McGovern Centennial Gardens. The event raises funds to support the Conservancy’s mission to maintain and improve Hermann Park through daily volunteer and stewardship programs. The event begins with a champagne reception in the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion followed by an al-fresco lunch... â€œNoise-formsâ€ Digital Media and Fabrication Workshop 12:00 pm â€œNoise-formsâ€ Digital Media and Fabrication Workshop @ Rice University, McGregor Computer Lab, Anderson Hall Mar 22 @ 12:00 pm Tickets Michelle Chang will host a digital media and fabrication workshop “Noise-forms” on March 22 in the McGregor Computer Lab at Anderson Hall. “Noise-forms” will experiment with the translation of astronomical pictures to three-dimensional physical objects with the use of the Processing application and rapid prototyping machines. Students from all departments are invited to learn methods to engage scientific image analysis... Interactive Planning Tools Seminar Series 2:00 pm Interactive Planning Tools Seminar Series @ H-GAC Training Room, Second Floor Mar 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets H-GAC is hosting a series of seminars and hands-on workshops to learn to use H-GAC’s interactive web applications for community and transportation planning. Participants will have access to computers to participate in an interactive session to master the use of these online applications. A webinar option is also available; however,Â hands-on activities will be presented to in-person attendees only. Seminar 1:Â Demographic... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Mar 22 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity... Lecture in Gender, Health, and Well-being by Bridget Burns 5:30 pm Lecture in Gender, Health, and Well-being by Bridget Burns @ Rice University - Kyle Morrow Room, 3rd Floor Fondren Library Mar 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality presents a Gray/Wawro Lecture in Gender, Health, and Well-being– “Politics at the Intersection: Womenâ€™s Rights and Environmental Justice.” Bridget Burns, co-director of the Womenâ€™s Environment and Development Organization, will give the free, public lecture at Rice University on Mar. 22, 2018. The event will begin with a reception at 5:30... 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Harris County 6:00 pm 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Harris County @ Alief Community Center Mar 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Fast forward to 2045. What will your multimodal transportation system look like? Become a part of the transportation planning process. Get involved today to plan for tomorrowâ€™s transportation future. 2045 RTP (Regional Transportation Plan) public meetings are held in various locations throughout Houston and neighboring regions. For a comprehensive list, visit 2045rtp.com. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,... Homegrown: Green Innovation 6:30 pm Homegrown: Green Innovation @ Eureka Heights Brew Co. Mar 22 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Vox CultureÂ will be continuing itsÂ 2018 Homegrown InitiativeÂ addressing the environment withÂ â€œHomegrown: Green Innovationâ€.Â Â Vox Culture is hosting this event in partnership withÂ Houstainable. Based locally, Houstainable seeks to build and enable the platform for clean technology entrepreneurs and sustainable capital to thriveÂ in Houston. Together, the organizations are bringingÂ a select group of rising Houston startups that are building and implementing new technologies to... Urban Harvest’s Growing Organic Vegetable Series 6:30 pm Urban Harvest’s Growing Organic Vegetable Series @ University of Houston, Central Campus, McElhinney Hall, Room TBD Mar 22 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets In a total of 10 classes (25 hours of instruction), this series covers everything you want to know about growing vegetables. Topics include the advantages of organic and ecological approaches over chemicals; vegetable garden design; irrigation and drainage; soil fertility, mulches and composts; organic pest control; seeds, transplants, where to get them and how to plant them. The last half...	23 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 23 @ 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 Mar 23 @ 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... Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Gardenâ€™s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home. For more information, visit hermannpark.org. Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series 12:00 pm Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series @ Town Square Mar 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets Grab a lunch and a lawn chair then head out to Town Square located at 213 West Texas Ave. to enjoy a FREE lunch time concert each Friday in March!Â All concerts will last from noon to 1:30pm. Donâ€™t want to pack your lunch well local Roosters Restaurant is offering a Brown Bag Special for $5.00 (chopped beef sandwich combo).... Sleuthing, The Avengers, and Chemistry 5:30 pm Sleuthing, The Avengers, and Chemistry @ Burdine Hall Mar 23 @ 5:30 pm – 8:15 pm Tickets Discover how superheroes like the Avengers use chemistry to keep villains in check and save the world, and how forensic chemistry can help real-life crime fighters. Join Dr. Burks as she shares her experiences, from working in a crime lab to being a professor and TV personality, all while developing research tools for chemical sleuthing. We encourage attendees to dress...	24 Bayou Greenway Day Bayou Greenway Day @ Tidwell Park Mar 24 all-day Tickets Get to know your bayou at Bayou Greenway Day, a FREE outdoor festival with games, music, giveaways and more. Experience the beauty of the Bayou Greenways while enjoying free activities, hosted by Houston Parks Board and other community organizations. – Zumba – Bike rides – Trivia – Musical guests … AND MORE! Featuring football clinics with the Houston Texans and... Pontoon Boat Tours Pontoon Boat Tours @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 24 all-day Tickets Tours throughout the day! Take a leisurely tour along Spring Creek and learn about the area’s natural history and wildlife. Ages 8+. Reservations required beginning Mar. 14, 2018. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs requiring reservations are limited in size and open to one family per phone call. Group reservations are not allowed unless otherwise indicated. Preferential... Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey 7:30 am Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey Mar 24 @ 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... Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... Fight for Air Climb 8:00 am Fight for Air Climb Mar 24 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets When you participate in a Fight For Air Climb, you are stepping up to make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by lung disease. Participants raise funds to support the mission of the American Lung Association while training to climb the stairs of a skyscraper. Whether you are climbing alone or with friends and family, as a... River, Lakes, Bays ‘N Bayou 2018 Trash Bash 8:00 am River, Lakes, Bays ‘N Bayou 2018 Trash Bash @ Various locations Mar 24 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Every year, thousands of volunteers gather along Texas waterways to do their part in cleaning up theÂ environment by participating in the largest, single-day waterway cleanup in the state of Texas, theÂ River, Lakes, Bays ‘N Bayous Trash BashÂ®. â€‹In 2018, Trash Bash will celebrate its 25th consecutive cleanup, an accomplishment that dedicated volunteers should be proud of. If you’d like to... The Woodlands Township Earth Day GreenUp 2018 8:00 am The Woodlands Township Earth Day GreenUp 2018 @ Various Locations throughout the Woodlands Mar 24 @ 8:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets It is a beautiful day for a cleanup! Join us as Earth Day 2018 marks the 8th annual community-wide stewardship project for The Woodlands Township. Please pre-register at the park of your choosing by March 12, 2018, to ensure equipment for your group. Connect with neighbors and the outdoors by joining or leading a cleanup crew bagging trash from the... Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Mar 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... Deer Park Prairie: Workday 9:00 am Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie Mar 24 @ 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... Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Greens Bayou Coalition’s Basin Bash 9:00 am Greens Bayou Coalition’s Basin Bash @ White Oak Basin Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Join Greens Bayou Coalition in beautifying the White Oak Basin at the southwest corner of Fallbrook Drive and Jones Road. You’ll be spreading tree mulch, pruning trees, and picking up litter. The volunteer activities commence at 9:00 am with a brief orientation. Snap photos during the event and submit them in Greens Bayou Coalition Instagram photo contest!Â This is a family... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Mar 24 @ 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... Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green @ Phase 1 Site Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets On Mar. 24, Apr. 14 and 21 and May 5 and 19, 2018, from 9:00 am to noon, come plant the shores of Exploration Green Nature Park’s new lake. The wetland will cleanse stormwater and provide habitat for aquatic animals in the lake (which is, in fact, a nationally known flood control basin). Have fun while helping to improve water... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... AIA’s UH Art & Architecture Tour 10:00 am AIA’s UH Art & Architecture Tour @ University of Houston - Moores School of Music Building Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join Architecture Center Houston for an exploration of art, architecture and campus design on the University of Houstonâ€™s main campus. Works by Frank Stella, Jim Love, William King and The Art Guys are found within the context of a campus and buildings designed by notable architects such as Phillip Johnson, Alfred C. Finn, Gensler, Lake\|FLato, BNIM and Cesar Pelli. Reservations... Center Volunteer Orientation 10:00 am Center Volunteer Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Kayak Adventure 10:00 am Kayak Adventure @ Christmas Bay Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Explore natural marsh and the largest area of natural seagrass beds in the Galveston Bay system as you paddle along looking for pelicans, herons, egrets, and more. For more information, visit artistboat.org. Photo by Jim Olive. Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo 10:00 am Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo @ Lone Star College-Montgomery Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo and Spring Fling â€“ a free, how-to event â€“ affords families, youth and adults a chance to get outdoors â€“ learn about the natural environment â€“ recognize the significance healthy forests, trees, wildlife, and pollinators have on clean air, clean water and our overall health. This event is designed to bring experts from the natural... Easter Egg Hunt & Food Truck Fest 11:00 am Easter Egg Hunt & Food Truck Fest @ Town Square Mar 24 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets The Baytown Parks and Recreation Department is expecting nearly 40,000 Easter Eggs to be on site for 6 egg hunting sessions starting at 11:30am on Saturday, March 24th. Each session will be divided by age and have limited entries to ensure safety for all participants. FREE EVENT- Egg Hunt from ages 0-12 years Animal Care Program Orientation 12:00 pm Animal Care Program Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Mar 24 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 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. Family Nature Club 4:00 pm Family Nature Club @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 24 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Enjoy the beautiful spring weather with an afternoon in nature at the Houston Arboretum!Â With a focus on outdoor, child-directed exploration, the Arboretum will trek popular trails and use nature as inspiration to create beautiful art.This program will start at 4:00 pm and run 1-2 hours.Â The maximum capacity is 25 individuals (adults & children). Family Nature Club is an opportunity... Earth Hour 2018 8:30 pm Earth Hour 2018 @ Wherever you are on the planet! Mar 24 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Join us this #EarthHour on Saturday, 24 March, 8:30 p.m. local time, and be a part of our movement to protect our planet and its incredible nature! Starting as a symbolic lights out event in Sydney in 2007, WWFâ€™s Earth Hour has grown to become the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, inspiring individuals, communities, businesses and organizations in...
25 Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 25 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone... Toxic Tour 9:00 am Toxic Tour @ Green Building Resource Center Mar 25 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services, T.e.j.a.s., originated the toxic tour over 20 years ago in Houston as an educational tool for individuals within and outside of the community to gain a further understanding of environmental justice issues. We frequently lead â€œToxic Toursâ€ through the East End of Houston, where some of the largest refineries andÂ chemical plants surround neighborhoods and spew... 5th Annual Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival 10:00 am 5th Annual Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival @ Miller Hill and Jones Reflection Pool Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On this day, thousands of Houstonians from every part of the city converge on Miller Hill to fly kites of all shapes and colors. The FREE festival, chaired byÂ Morgan Garvey, Molly Neff, and Linsay Radcliffe, also offersÂ entertainment, interactive activities and crafts in the H-E-B Kidsâ€™ Zone, friendly kite flying, face painting, food trucks, and much more! Sponsorship Kite FestivalÂ brings together... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in... Saint Arnold Farmers Market 11:00 am Saint Arnold Farmers Market @ Saint Arnold Brewing Company Mar 25 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Sunday, March 25 \| 11:00 AM â€“ 4:00 PM Sunday, May 20 \| 10:00 AM â€“ 2:00 PM Sunday, July 22 \| 11:00 AM â€“ 4:00 PM Sunday, August 26 \| 11:00 AM â€“ 4:00 PM The Urban Harvest Farmers Market is bringing the bounty of the garden and delicious food vendors to our brewery throughout the year. Shop local... Cigna Sunday Streets 12:00 pm Cigna Sunday Streets @ Heights Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets During Cigna Sunday Streets, a majorÂ thoroughfare is closed to motorized traffic. Without cars on the road, youâ€™ll be able to enjoy walking, running, dancing or cycling with friends and family. Cigna Sunday Streets promotes being physically active, meeting your neighbors, and exploring your community. Please help spread the word and visit houstonspecialevents.orgÂ for more information. Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 25 @ 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. 2018 TCE’s Annual Membership Meeting 4:00 pm 2018 TCE’s Annual Membership Meeting @ Houston Green Building Resource Center Mar 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets You are invited to join Texas Campaign for the Environment at their Annual Membership meeting and potluck lunch.Â Speakers: Dr. Robert Bullard, professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at TSU, and Yvette Arellano, Research and Policy Advocate at Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (T.e.j.a.s.).Â Prior to the meeting, fromÂ 9AM-1PM, T.e.j.a.s. is offering a tour of local communities affected by polluting... Building Healthy Soil Saves Time and Money Now 6:00 pm Building Healthy Soil Saves Time and Money Now @ Online Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. At the March web meeting, the Church welcome John Ferguson, soil scientist & owner of Nature’s Way Resources, a Houston-based composting, mulch & recycling firm. John’s talk is an introduction to a new model of soil science and...	26 Home School Program 1:00 pm Home School Program @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Our home school classes are offered on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for students ages 5-12. A different three-week science unit is taught each month, with classesÂ consisting of instructional time, hands-on activities, and outdoor activities. Extension ideas will be provided to parents so they can follow up with lessons and activities at home. Visit our Home School Blog atÂ www.HouArbHomeSchool.wordpress.comÂ to see what... Rice Architecture Lecture: Roger Boltshauser 5:30 pm Rice Architecture Lecture: Roger Boltshauser @ Rice University - Farish Gallery, Anderson Hall Mar 26 @ 5:30 pm Tickets The Form of Mud Lecture by Roger Bolshauser Roger Boltshauser, Principal at Boltshauser Architekten AG and Professor at EPFL Lausanne, joins Rice Architecture for a lecture on Mar. 26, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in Farish Gallery. Roger Boltshauser is the owner of the Boltshauser Architekten AG architecture office in Zurich. The office team consists of about 55 employees, who currently... EXPORT: Spring Lectures 2018 6:00 pm EXPORT: Spring Lectures 2018 @ Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design - Entrance 18 Mar 26 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Portraying the practice of Spanish Architecture Abroad is a complex task. EXPORT is not a comprehensive catalog of architectural works, nor is it a list of designed buildings in faraway places, because this would not do justice to what it means to be an architect in a globalized society, a place of â€œarrivals and departuresâ€. EXPORT does not strive to... Jesse Jones Park Volunteers 7:00 pm Jesse Jones Park Volunteers @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 26 @ 7:00 pm Tickets The JJPV invites everyone to its monthly program and meeting. Ages 16+. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone requiring special assistance to participate in these programs should contact the...	27 Kinder Institute: Building A More Resilient Housing System 8:30 am Kinder Institute: Building A More Resilient Housing System @ BakerRipley - Ripley House Neighborhood Center Mar 27 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Local and national experts will discuss resilience strategies and how those strategies can shape our affordable housing system. This half-day event explores municipalities’ responses to acute disasters like Hurricane Harvey and approaches to long-term resilience planning. Panel One:Â Post-Harvey, Learning from a Disaster Panel Two:Â Resilience and Housing andÂ Long-TermÂ Planning Panelists: Marissa Aho, Chief Resilience Officer, City of Los Angeles Jeff Hebert, Vice... TWA’s Youth Videoconferences 9:00 am TWA’s Youth Videoconferences @ Online Mar 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Interactive program times (CST): 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:00 PM Non-interactive program times (CST): 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:00 PM 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 Registration closes one week prior to... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Mar 27 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,... Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Mar 27 @ 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... After-School Fishing 4:00 pm After-School Fishing @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Mar 27 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with an instructor who will answer questions and offer tips. Equipment is provided or you can bring your own. A fishing license is required for ages 17+. Birding Classes: Shorebirds 7:00 pm Birding Classes: Shorebirds @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary Mar 27 @ 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....	28 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Mar 28 @ 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... Tai Chi 9:00 am Tai Chi @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 28 @ 9:00 am Tickets Meet in the outdoor classroom near the Nature Center for a one-hour beginner class with JJPV member and instructor Doug Ebeling. Programs are for all ages unless otherwise noted. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 28 @ 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... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Mar 28 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houstonâ€™s dramatic downtown urban setting. Â TheÂ City Hall Farmers MarketÂ features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hallâ€™s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,... Clean Waters Initiative Workshops 2:00 pm Clean Waters Initiative Workshops @ Houston-Galveston Area Council Mar 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Clean water is crucial to the Houston-Galveston region’s environment, economy, and quality of life. H-GAC’s Clean Waters Initiative (CWI) program offers workshops that help local governments, landowners, and residents develop effective strategies to reduce pollution in the region’s waterways. The Houston-Galveston region is home to a dynamic economy, leading Texas in recovery, growth and development.Â According to 2016 census data, 6.7Â million... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Mar 28 @ 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... 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Fort Bend County 6:00 pm 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Fort Bend County @ Sugar Land City Hall Mar 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Fast forward to 2045. What will your multimodal transportation system look like? Become a part of the transportation planning process. Get involved today to plan for tomorrowâ€™s transportation future. 2045 RTP (Regional Transportation Plan) public meetings are held in various locations throughout Houston and neighboring regions. For a comprehensive list, visit 2045rtp.com. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,... Fruitful Foraging 6:00 pm Fruitful Foraging @ Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Mar 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Hermann Park Conservancy’s FREE garden class series in the McGovern Centennial Gardens continues with a session on foraging. Believe it or not, indigenous foods that you can eat can be found all around you! Foraging foods is a fun and fast-growing movement all over the world. Foraging a meal could be picking winter weeds at a nearby park or going... Green Materials: How Do You Know Whatâ€™s Good? 6:00 pm Green Materials: How Do You Know Whatâ€™s Good? @ Green Building Resource Center Houston Permitting Center Mar 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Materials really do matter to the health of occupants and the environment, but the ingredients are not easy to discern. With tens of thousands of unregulated chemicals in building products, how many are toxic? How much data is available regarding life-cycle assessments and embodied energy, and the manufacturing process regarding byproducts, pollution, and transportation? Is there any opportunity for reuse... Cool Birds of Houston 7:00 pm Cool Birds of Houston @ Brasil Houston Mar 28 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Join Land Sea & Sky, Houston Audubon, and Brasil for a special event, and enjoy Houstonâ€™s best food and drinks on Brasilâ€™s back patio! Mary Anne Weber and Sarah Flournoy of Houston Audubon will present Cool Birds of Houston (with a very special feathered friend). Then stick around to watch the documentary film BIRDERS: The Central Park Effect on Brasilâ€™s...	29 Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Mar 29 @ 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... Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) 10:00 am Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Nature experiences for preschoolers! Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids who love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day, followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are... Greens Bayou Coalition Annual Luncheon 11:00 am Greens Bayou Coalition Annual Luncheon @ Greer & Lowdermilk Conference Center Mar 29 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Please join Greens Bayou Coalition as they honor volunteers, report on Greens Bayou watershed activities of 2017 and celebrate all of last year’sÂ accomplishments! There will be a plated lunch, annual report, and a keynote address. For more information, visit greensbayou.org. Keynote Speaker:Â Russ Poppe, Executive Director Harris County Flood Control District Under Russell â€œRussâ€ Poppe’s, P.E., direction, the District carries out... The Future of Leadership Luncheon 11:30 am The Future of Leadership Luncheon @ Ballroom of the Americas - Hilton Americas Houston Mar 29 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Tickets JoinÂ Center for Houston’s FutureÂ and chairsÂ Y. Ping Sun and David LeebronÂ in honoring civic leadership across the Houston region for the 2018Â Future of Leadership Luncheon!Â We’re delighted this year to be exploring resilience in the arts community withÂ Dean Gladden, Managing Director of the Alley Theatre;Â Perryn Leech, Managing Director of Houston Grand Opera; andÂ Hillary Hart, Executive Director of Theatre Under the Stars. These leaders... Texas Women in Conservation Luncheon and Terry Hershey Awards 12:00 pm Texas Women in Conservation Luncheon and Terry Hershey Awards @ Jr. League of Houston Mar 29 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets Annual Audubon Texas Women In Conservation LuncheonÂ featuringÂ the Terry Hershey Awards Sponsor Reception 11AM \| Luncheon 12PM 2018 LUNCHEON CHAIR Jan Cato 2018 TERRY HERSHEY AWARD RECIPIENTS Maxine Johnston Claire Caudill Linda Shead The National Audubon Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our federal tax ID number is 13-1624102. Women in Architecture: Bias – Part 2 1:00 pm Women in Architecture: Bias – Part 2 @ Kirksey Architecture Mar 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets The AIA Houston Women in Architecture Committee’s first annual Equity Series: BIAS, kicks off by considering the role of unconscious bias in professional advancement. The two-part series respectfully explores implicit bias by: Thoughtfully examining the current climate of bias in the AEC community Discussing perception of and barriers to equity Educating minorities, allies, and leaders on how to effectively foster... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Mar 29 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity... 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Harris County 5:30 pm 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Harris County @ Kashmere Gardens Multi-Service Center Mar 29 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Fast forward to 2045. What will your multimodal transportation system look like? Become a part of the transportation planning process. Get involved today to plan for tomorrowâ€™s transportation future. 2045 RTP (Regional Transportation Plan) public meetings are held in various locations throughout Houston and neighboring regions. For a comprehensive list, visit 2045rtp.com. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,...	30 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 30 @ 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 Mar 30 @ 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... Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Gardenâ€™s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home. For more information, visit hermannpark.org. Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series 12:00 pm Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series @ Town Square Mar 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets Grab a lunch and a lawn chair then head out to Town Square located at 213 West Texas Ave. to enjoy a FREE lunch time concert each Friday in March!Â All concerts will last from noon to 1:30pm. Donâ€™t want to pack your lunch well local Roosters Restaurant is offering a Brown Bag Special for $5.00 (chopped beef sandwich combo).... Rice Architecture Lecture: Arabella Masson & Csaba Tarsoly 12:00 pm Rice Architecture Lecture: Arabella Masson & Csaba Tarsoly @ Rice University - Farish Gallery, Anderson Hall Mar 30 @ 12:00 pm Tickets The Form of Mud Lecture byÂ Arabella Masson & Csaba Tarsoly Arabella Masson and Csaba Tarsoly, Principals at Masson Tarsoly Architects and Professors at EPFL Lausanne and the University of Liechtenstein, join us for a lecture at 12:00 pm in Farish Gallery. Arabella Masson and Csaba Tarsoly hold a Diploma from the Architectural Academy in Mendrisio, Switzerland. They established Masson Tarsoly... Brews for Big Bend 6:00 pm Brews for Big Bend @ Saint Arnold Brewing Company Mar 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join the Big Bend Conservancy for another round of Brews for Big Bend this March. Houston area Big Bend fans, this is your chance to meet and greet with other West Texas enthusiasts. Â For those attending, the Conservancy invites YOU to submit your photos of the Park.Â Selected images will be shown onscreen at the event.Â Ticket purchasers can submit their... Rice University – Andrew Zago Lecture 6:00 pm Rice University – Andrew Zago Lecture @ Chiles Theater, Moody Center for the Arts Mar 30 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Andrew Zago, Principal at Zago Architecture, joins Rice Architecture for a lecture at 6:00 pm at Chiles Theater at Moody Center for the Arts. Andrew Zago teaches at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and is a Clinical Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Zago is a recipient of both an Academy Award in Architecture from the...	31 Deadline: Lionfish Invitational Applications Deadline: Lionfish Invitational Applications Mar 31 all-day Tickets In recent years, lionfish derbies have served to raise awareness of the invasive lionfish problem and remove large quantities of lionfish throughout the tropical western Atlantic (southeastern United States, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico). Unfortunately, this type of one-day dive/snorkel event is not practical for Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary due to the remote location and the depth of the... Birds of Memorial Park: Hike with Audubon 8:00 am Birds of Memorial Park: Hike with Audubon @ Cullen Running Trails Center Mar 31 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets Join Houston Audubon for a hike through the woods during the highly anticipated spring migration season onÂ Saturday, March 31 at 8 a.m.! This is a great hike for new and seasoned birders alike. We promise you’ll see Memorial Park a little differently.Â Meet at the Cullen Running Trails Center’s porch, get ready to see the Park in a whole new way,... Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 31 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Mar 31 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Mar 31 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Mar 31 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Mar 31 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Mar 31 @ 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... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Mar 31 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... AIA’s Urban Art Tour: Downtown 10:00 am AIA’s Urban Art Tour: Downtown @ Market Square Park (NE Corner) Mar 31 @ 10:00 am Tickets This series of tours will look at public art, architecture, place-making and urban planning in Houston. Each new tour will focus on a small walkable section of Houston. Downtown Part 1 includes Market Square Park, Buffalo Bayou and areas West of Main St. Artists featured on this tour include Mel Chin, Paul Kittleson, Louise Nevelson, Claes Oldenburg and Dean Ruck.... Easter Games 10:00 am Easter Games @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Enjoy egg rolls, bunny races, spoon races, and other traditional Easter games at Redbud Hill Homestead. Bring a picnic lunch. Ages 12 or under. Reservations required beginning Mar. 21, 2018. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs requiring reservations are limited in size and open to one family per phone call. Group reservations are not allowed unless otherwise... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... Green Living: Growing Herbs 11:30 am Green Living: Growing Herbs @ Finca Tres Robles Urban Farm Mar 31 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Tickets The class will cover basic herb growing in the Houston area. Students will learn best practices for soil preparation, growing from seed or transplants, seasonality of various types of herbs, growing in containers vs. garden beds and dealing with our unique climate conditions. Time permitting, we will cover best harvesting practices and easy ways to use herbs in everyday food... Animal Care Program Orientation 12:00 pm Animal Care Program Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Mar 31 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 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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