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1 Deadline: Enrollment for Solarize Houston Deadline: Enrollment for Solarize Houston Apr 1 all-day Tickets Solarize Houston is a grassroots, volunteer, non-profit group organizing Houstonians in a group purchase of solar panels and installation for residents and businesses in Houston. Solarize Houstonâ€™s mission is to increase awareness and accelerate the use of solar energy for electricity generation in Houston. Enrollment forÂ Solarize Houston ends on Apr. 1, 2018. Once you’re enrolled, you will be contacted by... Deadline: Great Texas Birding Classic Registration Deadline: Great Texas Birding Classic Registration Apr 1 all-day Tickets Join this fun, friendly, birdwatching competition. There are tournament categories for all ages and skill levels, so select the one that works best for you. Tournament categories include but are not limited to: The Texas Two-Stop Tournament The Big Sit! State Park Tournament, Big Sit! Or Sunrise-to-Noon Tournaments Regional Big Day Statewide Tournament Human-Powered Tournament With the new month-long format... Easter in Hermann Park 8:00 am Easter in Hermann Park @ Kinder Station Apr 1 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets Celebrate Easter in Hermann Park! In anÂ ideal Easter setting, you’ll enjoy aÂ scenic breakfast on Pinewood Cafeâ€™s patio overlooking serene McGovern Lake followed by an Easter egg hunt, ride on the Hermann Park Railroad and pedal boat ride! Tickets are $13.00 per adult, and $7.00 per child, 12 years and younger. Space is limited. Advance ticket purchase for this event is... Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 1 @ 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 Apr 1 @ 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 Apr 1 @ 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... Jones Park Nature Hunt 10:00 am Jones Park Nature Hunt @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Stop by the Nature Center for the clues and explore the parkâ€™s trails to find the answers. Ages 5-14. 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... Chimney Rock Market 12:00 pm Chimney Rock Market @ Chimney Rock Plaza Apr 1 @ 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 Apr 1 @ 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.	2 Nature Discovery Center’s Monday Morning Gardening in the Park 9:30 am Nature Discovery Center’s Monday Morning Gardening in the Park @ Russ Pitman Park Apr 2 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Monday Morning Gardening in the Park with Park Steward & Senior Naturalist Mary Ann Beauchemin Adults – interested in gardening? Want to learn more about native plant gardening, non-native invasive species and help care for a local park at the same time? Join Nature Discovery Center Park Steward Mary Ann Beauchemin on (typically) the first Monday of the month while... Financing Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: The Role of the European Investment Bank 4:00 pm Financing Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: The Role of the European Investment Bank @ James A. Baker III Hall, Rice University's Baker Institute Apr 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the worldâ€™s largest multilateral provider of climate finance, committing at least 25 percent of its funding to climate change adaptation and mitigation in Europe and developing countries.Â Over the next five years, the EIB will provide around $100 billion for climate-related projects. At this event, Klaus TrÃ¶mel, former secretary general of the EIB and Rice...	3 Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Apr 3 @ 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 Apr 3 @ 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... 3rd Annual Hammers & Ales 6:00 pm 3rd Annual Hammers & Ales @ Karbach Brewing Company Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets TheÂ Houston Community ToolBank is pleased to announceÂ tickets areÂ on sale nowÂ for the 3rd Annual Hammers & Ales atÂ Karbach Brewery! The eventÂ willÂ feature great giveaways, appetizers, guest appearances, and of course, craft brew, onÂ April 3rd from 6-9 pm. And as usual, theÂ Houston Community ToolBank will raffle and auction off valuable items, all to raise money for the ToolBankâ€™s mission and ongoing Harvey recovery... Birding Classes: Warblers & Songbirds 7:00 pm Birding Classes: Warblers & Songbirds @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary Apr 3 @ 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....	4 Drawdown EcoChallenge Drawdown EcoChallenge Apr 4 – Apr 25 all-day Tickets Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The Challenge takes place Apr. 4-25, 2018 and follows actions highlighted in Drawdown, a book based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes solutions to global warming that already exists. Drawdown EcoChallenge provides tools and inspiration to turn intention into action, and gives participants a fun and... Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Apr 4 @ 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 Apr 4 @ 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 Apr 4 @ 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... Student Performances in the Park – J.D. Parks Elementary School Choir and Recorder Ensemble 9:30 am Student Performances in the Park – J.D. Parks Elementary School Choir and Recorder Ensemble @ Lake Plaza Apr 4 @ 9:30 am Tickets J.D. Parks Elementary School Choir and Recorder Ensemble All performances of the 8th annual Student Performace Series are free and take place on Lake Plaza between Kinder Station and the Houston Zoo. If you have a music, dance or other student performing arts group that would like to entertain in Hermann Park,Â click here. City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Apr 4 @ 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,... UH Farmers Market 12:00 pm UH Farmers Market @ University of Houston Apr 4 @ 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)... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Apr 4 @ 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... Trivia Night – Fundraiser for Texas Architects Committee (TAC) 6:00 pm Trivia Night – Fundraiser for Texas Architects Committee (TAC) @ SPJST Lodge 88 Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Test your wits and knowledge against your colleagues while making a meaningful contribution to your profession. Join the TexasÂ Architects CommiteeÂ (TAC) as an individual or come as a team. If you’re registering as a team, only 1 team member needs to register per team. Teams of 4-6 will compete for prizes in various trivia categories. A $25/participant contribution to TAC paid... 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Montgomery County 6:30 pm 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Montgomery County @ Oscar Johnson Community Center Apr 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 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,... CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering 7:00 pm CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering @ The Black Labrador Pub Apr 4 @ 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 Apr 4 @ 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...	5 HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays 9:00 am HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays @ HPARD Greenhouse Apr 5 @ 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 Apr 5 @ 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 Apr 5 @ 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 Apr 5 @ 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 6:00 pm 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Harris County @ Grayson Community Center Apr 5 @ 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,... Mid-Main Market 6:00 pm Mid-Main Market Apr 5 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Music, prepared food, produce and more, all benefiting local non-profits. Join Urban Harvest on the first Thursday of every month on 3606 Main St. For more information, contact Urban Harvest atÂ info@urbanharvest.org orÂ 713.880.5540. Urban Harvest envisions a healthier city where everyone has access to locally-grown nutritious food harvest from sustainable community gardens and farms. They are improving the lives, soils, and... 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 Apr 5 @ 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...	6 Deadline: Beautify the Bucket Registration Deadline: Beautify the Bucket Registration Apr 6 all-day Tickets The Beautify the Bucket Competition allows participants to take an active role in beautifying Galveston beaches and improving stewardship behaviors. Participants in the competition paint a blue trash barrel destined for Galveston beaches based on a theme: ocean organisms, marine debris, coastal and marine ecosystems, orÂ Galveston recreational activities. After the competition the barrels will be added to Galvestonâ€™s beaches where... TWA’s QuailMasters 2018 – Registration Deadline TWA’s QuailMasters 2018 – Registration Deadline @ Roby, TX Apr 6 all-day Tickets QuailMasters 2018 Hosted By:Â TWA and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service What is QuailMasters? A series of intensive, hands-on training sessions designed to expose participants to the best of the best quail habitat in the state of Texas and make them â€˜mastersâ€™ of the art and science of quail management. Quail-Masters will enhance your decision-making skills relative to 3 phases... Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 6 @ 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 Apr 6 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Apr 6 @ 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. Student Performances in the Park – Crockett Elementary School Orchestra 11:00 am Student Performances in the Park – Crockett Elementary School Orchestra @ Lake Plaza Apr 6 @ 11:00 am Tickets Crockett Elementary School Orchestra All performances of the 8th annual Student Performace Series are free and take place on Lake Plaza between Kinder Station and the Houston Zoo. If you have a music, dance or other student performing arts group that would like to entertain in Hermann Park,Â click here. Using 3D Mapping Studies to Design Flame and Gas Detection Systems 11:30 am Using 3D Mapping Studies to Design Flame and Gas Detection Systems @ Wyndham Houston West Energy Corridor Apr 6 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The next STS-AIChE FirstÂ FridayÂ Networking Lunch (FFNL) will be held onÂ Friday,Â April 6thÂ fromÂ 11:30AM – 1:00PMÂ at theÂ Wyndham Houston West Energy Corridor Park Restaurant and Grill.Â The restaurant is located on the east side of the hotel and there is designated parking available.Â TheÂ lunch cost $11 all included (tax, tip, drinks and food) after the South Texas Section has subsidizedÂ this event by $5 per attendee.... First Friday Friends 1:00 pm First Friday Friends @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 6 @ 1:00 pm Tickets Senior adults are welcome to this monthly gathering for natural history programs, leisurely walks, and fun environmental activities. Call for information. Ages 55+. 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... Tour of Loam Argonomics 1:00 pm Tour of Loam Argonomics @ Loam Argonomics Apr 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets LOAM AGRONOMICS is a sustainable farm located in Fort Bend County within Harvest Green, a master-planned community. We will learn about the farm operations and tour the site. Schedule 1PM: Arrive at Loam Agronomics for farm tour (Approximately 2 hours) 8939 Harlem Road Richmond, TX Co Chairs Josh Owens, Houston-Galveston Area Council Linsi Broom, Houston Health Department Action Group Leads... Christ the King’s Family Movie Night Screening “FernGully: The Last Rainforest” 6:30 pm Christ the King’s Family Movie Night Screening “FernGully: The Last Rainforest” @ Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church Apr 6 @ 6:30 pm Tickets On April 6, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. the Creation Care team of Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2353 Rice Blvd., invites area families to enjoy a free screening of FernGully: The Last Rainforest. Before the screening, there will be live animals for the kids to meet. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with...	7 Keep Pearland Beautiful Community Clean Up 7:30 am Keep Pearland Beautiful Community Clean Up @ Lone Star Pavilion of Centennial Park Apr 7 @ 7:30 am Tickets Please sign up you (and your group) to participate in the second quarter cleanup. The official cleanup day is April 7, 2018. Breakfast, and supply pickup is scheduled from 7:30AM to 9:00AM at the Lone Star Pavilion of Centennial Park. There will be a GIVEAWAY for those who attend the breakfast. You may arrange to pick up your supplies on... First Saturday Birding 7:45 am First Saturday Birding @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 7 @ 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 Apr 7 @ 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 Apr 7 @ 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 Apr 7 @ 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 Apr 7 @ 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... Beach & Bay Day: Come Out & Play 9:00 am Beach & Bay Day: Come Out & Play @ Galveston Island State Park Apr 7 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Weâ€™re waiving all entrance fees for folks to experience the best of our park! Totally free family fun, marine life education and wildlife encounters.Â Â Join the park staff and the Friends of Galveston Island State Park to see what all the buzz is about. Canoe Spring Creek 9:00 am Canoe Spring Creek @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 7 @ 9:00 am Tickets Leisurely paddle down-stream to Jones Park. Ages 16+. Reservations required beginning Mar. 28, 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 County residents. Persons not residing in Harris County may... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Apr 7 @ 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 Apr 7 @ 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 Apr 7 @ 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... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 7 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Apr 7 @ 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... Naturalist Explorers 9:00 am Naturalist Explorers @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Apr 7 @ 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 Apr 7 @ 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 Apr 7 @ 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 Apr 7 @ 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 @ 220 County Road 2077 Apr 7 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Houston Sierra Club Outings Saturday, April 7 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/245811190/ AIA’s Museum District Walking Tour 10:00 am AIA’s Museum District Walking Tour @ MFAH Cullen Sculpture Garden Apr 7 @ 10:00 am Tickets The Houston Museum District is one of the few areas in the country with such a dense population of museums, public art, contemporary architecture, and landscape design. On this 2-hour walking tour, you will experience the quintessential Modernism of Mies van der Rohe, the structuralist viewpoint of Gunnar Birkerts, the simplicity and craft of Isamu Noguchi, and the first free-standing... Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles 10:00 am Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles @ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary Apr 7 @ 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... Center Volunteer Orientation 10:00 am Center Volunteer Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) 10:00 am Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) @ Salvage Warehouse Apr 7 @ 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,... Nature Discovery Center’s Annual Spring Fling Festival 10:00 am Nature Discovery Center’s Annual Spring Fling Festival @ Nature Discovery Center Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Join the Nature Discovery Center for a celebration of nature in the park at their annual Spring Fling Festival. This yearâ€™s festival will feature a food truck, interactive nature stations, live animal encounters, and childrenâ€™s crafts and activities. This is always a fun and educational day for kids and adults to spend time together out in the park, learning about... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Apr 7 @ 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... Spring Fling Festival 10:00 am Spring Fling Festival @ Nature Discovery Center Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Join us for a celebration of nature in the park at our annual Spring Fling Festival.Â This year’s FREE Spring Fling Festival will feature interactive nature stations, lie animal encounters, and children’s crafts and activities. We will also have a food truck onsite. This is always a fun and educational day for kids and adults to spend time together out... Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5) 10:30 am Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Apr 7 @ 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 Apr 7 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets 2018 Architectural Tour – Balance: Celebrating Women in Design 1:00 pm 2018 Architectural Tour – Balance: Celebrating Women in Design Apr 7 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets 2018 Architectural Tour – Balance: CelebratingÂ Women in Design To create, design, and shape the built environment, leadership requires collaboration across disciplines. To encourage and celebrate the contributions of diverse viewpoints and recognize the evolving nature of our communities and societal norms, join the Rice Design Alliance for its 43rd annual architecture tour. BALANCE: Celebrating Women in Design highlights seven women... Encounter: Meeting Points on Buffalo Bayou 1:00 pm Encounter: Meeting Points on Buffalo Bayou @ North York Boat Launch Apr 7 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Join the Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a self-guided tour of six sites along Buffalo Bayou featuring installations by students from the University of Houston Graphic Design and Creative Writing Programs. These interactive installations express ideas about the bayouâ€™s relation to the East End and Fifth Ward communities. This free, afternoon event features: Site-specific, text-based installations at six locations along Buffalo... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 7 @ 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. Repair Cafe 1:00 pm Repair Cafe @ TXRX Labs Apr 7 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets On Apr. 7, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Houston’s Repair Cafe invites you to bring in a broken item and meet local people who have offered to share their skills to help you make repairs. If you have nothing to repair, you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Or you can lend a hand with someone... Galveston Bay Foundationâ€™s 30th Anniversary Celebration 5:00 pm Galveston Bay Foundationâ€™s 30th Anniversary Celebration @ Galveston Bay Foundation Apr 7 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Join the Galveston Bay Foundation on April 7th as they celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a tour, dinner,Â and entertainment.Â The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) was established in 1987 under the laws of the State of Texas. The Foundation involves a true cross-section of Bay interests to address issues and concerns related to Galveston Bay. It is managed by members, who represent...
8 Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 8 @ 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... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Meredith Gardens Community Gardening 9:00 am Meredith Gardens Community Gardening @ Friends of Mandell Park Apr 8 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Garden members get together to garden, perform maintenance and share information. A brief talk or program is usually included. If you are interested in joining, stop by and see what it’s all about. East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Apr 8 @ 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... KPFT Birthday Party Benefit at The Heights 11:00 am KPFT Birthday Party Benefit at The Heights @ The Heights Theater Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Join us Sunday, April 8, for a special birthday party benefit at The Heights Theater.Â Get tickets or a VIP table now atÂ theheightstheater.comÂ – proceeds benefit your community radio station, KPFT Houston!Â Â VIP Suites for 8 are also available – to reserve a VIP suite, call KPFT’s membership department at 713-526-4000 X314 during business hours M-F.Â Â Doors: 11 AM;Â Show: 12 noon-6 PM. Featured... Farmers Market at Bridgeland 12:30 pm Farmers Market at Bridgeland Apr 8 @ 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... 2018 Architectural Tour – Balance: Celebrating Women in Design 1:00 pm 2018 Architectural Tour – Balance: Celebrating Women in Design Apr 8 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets 2018 Architectural Tour – Balance: CelebratingÂ Women in Design To create, design, and shape the built environment, leadership requires collaboration across disciplines. To encourage and celebrate the contributions of diverse viewpoints and recognize the evolving nature of our communities and societal norms, join the Rice Design Alliance for its 43rd annual architecture tour. BALANCE: Celebrating Women in Design highlights seven women... Canoe Spring Creek 1:00 pm Canoe Spring Creek @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 8 @ 1:00 pm Tickets Tour Spring Creek on a short trip. Ages 16+. Reservations required beginning Mar. 28, 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 County residents. Persons not residing in Harris County... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 8 @ 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 Apr 8 @ 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... Solarize Houston for Houses of Worship (and Their Members) 2:30 pm Solarize Houston for Houses of Worship (and Their Members) @ Emerson Unitarian-Universalist Church Apr 8 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets On April 8, 2018, at 2:30 p.m., the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to learn how you and/or your house of worship can go solar for less by leveraging Solarize Houston, a program of the Houston Renewable Energy Group, a local nonprofit dedicated to promoting renewable energy solutions and businesses. PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy), a very attractive...	9 Hermann Park Bird Survey 7:30 am Hermann Park Bird Survey @ Hermann Park Apr 9 @ 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... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 9 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting 9:00 am Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting @ NOAA Galveston Lab Apr 9 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Tickets Flower Garden Banks Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings are held at the call of the Chair and the Sanctuary Superintendent. Each meeting is open to the public. Interested persons will be permitted to present oral or written statements in reference to agenda items or other pertinent topics during a designated public comment period. For more information, visit flowergarden.noaa.gov. Home School Program 1:00 pm Home School Program @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Apr 9 @ 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...	10 Houston TX-PACE Service Provider Training 8:00 am Houston TX-PACE Service Provider Training @ Way Companies Training Room Apr 10 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join TX-PACE (Texas Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) on Apr. 10, 2018, from 8:00 am to noon, for an interactive discussion with subject matter experts about the details of the TX-PACE program including technical requirements and application process. Attendees will learn how to use the program to finance energy efficiency, water conservation, resiliency, and distributed generation improvements. This workshop will... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 10 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance Workshop 9:00 am Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance Workshop @ Sugar Land Public Works - Training Room Apr 10 @ 9:00 am Tickets The Texas Water Development Board continues to have funding for public works infrastructure.Â Funding is available for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.Â All phases of the projects are eligible; acquisition, planning and design, and construction.Â Construction projects include new facilities and repair and rehabilitation of existing facilities.Â In addition, the TWDB has $90 million designated for disaster recovery for... TWA’s Youth Videoconferences 9:00 am TWA’s Youth Videoconferences @ Online Apr 10 @ 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 Apr 10 @ 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 Apr 10 @ 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... Save the Date: A Kaleidoscope of Cultures Gala 6:00 pm Save the Date: A Kaleidoscope of Cultures Gala @ The Junior League of Houston Apr 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets VisitÂ yahouston.org for more information. White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting Apr 10 @ 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.	11 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Apr 11 @ 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 Apr 11 @ 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... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 11 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Tai Chi 9:00 am Tai Chi @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 11 @ 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 Apr 11 @ 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 Apr 11 @ 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,... Annual Meeting of the Upper Oyster Creek TMDL Implementation Plan Group 1:30 pm Annual Meeting of the Upper Oyster Creek TMDL Implementation Plan Group @ Cane Room, City of Sugar Land City Hall Apr 11 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets On Apr. 11, 2018, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Houston-Galveston Area Council and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public meeting as part of the ongoing effort to address water quality issues in Upper Oyster Creek. The meeting will be held at City of Sugarland City Hall in the Cane Room. A TMDL Implementation Plan... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Apr 11 @ 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 – Liberty County 6:00 pm 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Liberty County @ Cleveland High School Cafetorium Apr 11 @ 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,... Cool Birds of Houston 7:00 pm Cool Birds of Houston @ Brasil Houston Apr 11 @ 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 film BIRDERS: The Central Park Effect on Brasilâ€™s big... State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting 7:30 pm State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting @ Tommy Douglas Conference Center Apr 11 @ 7:30 pm – Apr 12 @ 5:00 pm Tickets ASWMâ€™s Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting: New Location Banner Federalism Re-envisioned: Exploring Possibilities for Enhanced State and Tribal Roles in Water Resources Protection, Conservation and Management April 11-12, 2018, Silver Spring, MD You are invited to ASWMâ€™s State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting, April 11-12, 2018 at the Tommy Douglas Conference Center in Silver Spring, MD. The purpose of this annual meeting is to...	12 Deadline: Baytown Special Olympics Volunteer Registration Deadline: Baytown Special Olympics Volunteer Registration Apr 12 all-day Tickets AGE ELIGIBILITY FOR VOLUNTEERS: 15 year-olds and older can volunteer by themselves. 8-14 year-olds must be accompanied by parent, guardian, or chaperone. 7 year-olds and younger are not given volunteer assignments, but are welcomed and encouraged to be cheerleaders as long as they are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone. Please do register anyone 7 and younger on Eventbrite.... Save-the-Date: Faith Climate Action Week Save-the-Date: Faith Climate Action Week Apr 12 – Apr 22 all-day Tickets Faith Climate Action Week will take place during Earth Week,Â April 14- 22, 2018. Celebrations,sermons, service projects, events, and nature walks will be held, all week, around the theme “Charged with Faith: Leading the way to a clean energy future”. Sign up now and be the first to receive information on how to participate! We will be focusing on ways we... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 12 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse 9:00 am Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Apr 12 @ 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 Apr 12 @ 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 Apr 12 @ 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... The Houston Green Book Discussion Group 12:00 pm The Houston Green Book Discussion Group @ Downtown Main Library Apr 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets The second Thursday of each month book group for learning more about green themes including the environmental, social and economic approaches to sustainability. For more information visit Facebook.com Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Apr 12 @ 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... MaTTS Project — Webinar Series 3:00 pm MaTTS Project — Webinar Series @ Online Apr 12 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets The Marine Technology for Teachers and Students (MaTTS)Â Project invites you to participate in its upcoming webinar series. ThisÂ seriesÂ of three webinars (see below) will focus on how to incorporate marineÂ technology builds, ocean exploration expeditions, and liveÂ content into yourÂ classroom curriculum. During each webinar, Inner Space Center (ISC) staff andÂ MaTTS Project Teacher Leaders will present an overview of the MaTTSÂ Project, oceanÂ exploration activities, and... 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Chambers County 6:00 pm 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Chambers County @ Eagle Pointe Golf Club and Recreation Apr 12 @ 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,... “Fairy Gardens” Lecture 6:45 pm “Fairy Gardens” Lecture @ â€œMultipurpose Roomâ€ of the Pearland Recreation Center Apr 12 @ 6:45 pm Tickets Keep Pearland Beautiful and Brazoria County Master Gardener Association invite you to a free lecture entitled â€œFairy Gardens.â€ Learn first hand from Pat Saenz and JaVan Pruett about fairy garden history and how to add a bit of garden magic to your home! The lectures are on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.The lecture will be in... 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, Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Houston Sierra Club Outings Thursday, April 12 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/241947161/	13 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 13 @ 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. GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Zoobilee – Member Appreciation Event 9:00 am Zoobilee – Member Appreciation Event @ Houston Zoo Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Tickets Zoo Members are exclusively invited to attend this special one-day event! Get to know our animals at our Meet the Keeper Talks Presented by Phillips 66, play a variety of games, dance along with our childrenâ€™s DJ, enjoy free Wildlife Carousel rides and top off your visit with a chilly treat. Kids can also embark on an exciting expedition to... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 13 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Apr 13 @ 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.	14 Booming & Blooming Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival Booming & Blooming Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival @ Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge Apr 14 all-day Tickets Attwater Prairie Chicken FestivalÂ is the annual celebration of the Attwaterâ€™s prairie-chicken and the native coastal prairie that the iconic bird calls home. Early morning van tours will take participants up to one of the booming grounds to watch the male prairie chickenâ€™s famous courtship dance. Other events this weekend include wildflower and native plant guided tours, bird walks and birding... Two Shoes Retreat Two Shoes Retreat @ Cramer Retreat Center Apr 14 – Apr 15 all-day Tickets “Christ wears two shoes in the world: Scripture and nature.â€Â (John Scotus Eriugena, Irish theologian, died 877) You are invited to a 24-hour getaway in the beauty of Godâ€™s good creation at the Two Shoes Retreat.Â Join the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston (IENoH) at Cramer Retreat Center in Spring to celebrate Earth month, beginningÂ SaturdayÂ morning,Â Apr. 14Â and endingÂ SundayÂ morning,Â Apr. 15.Â This retreat explores... Hike at Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge 7:30 am Hike at Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge @ Starbucks Apr 14 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am Tickets Houston Sierra Club Outings Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 AM On Saturday, April 14, 2018, the Houston Sierra Club will hike in the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge (TRNWR). The TRNWR covers about 30,000 a… https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/244431969/ Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Apr 14 @ 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... Run the Grove 5K 8:00 am Run the Grove 5K @ West 11th Street Park Apr 14 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets The Run the Grove 5K will begin and end at West 11thÂ Street Park, located at 2400 West 11thÂ Street in the heart of Timbergrove Manor in Houston, Texas. The 5K race is certified by the USATF. Aid stations and water will be available at the start, finish and along the course. See below for a map of the race course.Â The Kidsâ€™Â Fun... Second Saturday Bird Walks 8:00 am Second Saturday Bird Walks @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Apr 14 @ 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 Apr 14 @ 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 Apr 14 @ 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... Paddle N Pedal Fest 8:30 am Paddle N Pedal Fest @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Apr 14 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Tickets The Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce in partnership with CHI St. Luke’s Hospital – The Vintage, Harris County Pct. 4 “Trails as Parks”, and the Greater Houston Off-road Biking Association (GHORBA) is pleased to present a new, family-friendly outdoor festival to celebrate the tremendous amenities available on the SH 249 Corridor: Paddle N Pedal Fest. Paddle N Pedal will operate... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Apr 14 @ 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 Apr 14 @ 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 Apr 14 @ 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... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Apr 14 @ 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... SCA Earth Day 9:00 am SCA Earth Day @ Memorial Park Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This April, the Student Conservation Association (SCA) is hostingÂ 60 projects for Earth Day in honor of 60 years of SCA! With national support from Southwest Airlines and American Express, we are aiming to connect our members, alumni, friends, and partners across the country to create a nationwide network of Earth Month celebrations. Join SCA to help restore Memorial Park as... Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green @ Phase 1 Site Apr 14 @ 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 Apr 14 @ 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... Kids Market Day 9:30 am Kids Market Day @ Gregory-Lincoln Education Center Apr 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Kid-grown, kid-sold! This farmers market, run entirely by kids, allows students to sell their organic produce harvest from their local school gardens. All proceeds are sown back into the school gardens and culinary programs to promote experiential learning opportunities for students. Participating schools include Gregory Lincoln, Hogg Middle School, St. Catherine’s Montessori, Westside High School and more. Free and open... Blackwood’s Mornings in the Country 10:00 am Blackwood’s Mornings in the Country @ Blackwood Educational Land Institute Apr 14 @ 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€“... BNC’s Annual Nurture Nature Festival 10:00 am BNC’s Annual Nurture Nature Festival @ Baytown Nature Center Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets The annual Nurture Nature Festival is a free, family event that introduces visitors to the reptiles, birds, fish and native plants of the Baytown area through fun activities for all interests and levels. Exciting childrenâ€™s games, informational exhibits, live animals and a variety of food keep visitors coming back year after year for this popular event. Join TPWD Get Outside... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Apr 14 @ 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... Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting 10:30 am Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting @ Virtual Event Apr 14 @ 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 Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 14 @ 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 Apr 14 @ 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... Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Rock Earth Day Celebration 3:00 pm Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Rock Earth Day Celebration @ Sugar Land Town Center Apr 14 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Plan to rock with the City of Sugar Land for a great day of family fun on Apr. 14, 2018, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m, at Sugar Land Town Square. This yearâ€™s entertainment includes Vocal Trash and the very popular Texas Snakes & More. Approximately 30 additional exhibits will provide interactive environmental activities that address recycling, upcycling, gardening, clean... 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 Apr 14 @ 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...
15 2018 Great Texas Birding Classic 2018 Great Texas Birding Classic Apr 15 – May 15 all-day Tickets Join this fun, friendly, birdwatching competition. There are tournament categories for all ages and skill levels, so select the one that works best for you. Tournament categories include but are not limited to: The Texas Two-Stop Tournament The Big Sit! State Park Tournament, Big Sit! Or Sunrise-to-Noon Tournaments Regional Big Day Statewide Tournament Human-Powered Tournament With the new month-long format... Booming & Blooming Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival Booming & Blooming Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival @ Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge Apr 15 all-day Tickets Attwater Prairie Chicken FestivalÂ is the annual celebration of the Attwaterâ€™s prairie-chicken and the native coastal prairie that the iconic bird calls home. Early morning van tours will take participants up to one of the booming grounds to watch the male prairie chickenâ€™s famous courtship dance. Other events this weekend include wildflower and native plant guided tours, bird walks and birding... Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 15 @ 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... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Volunteer Day with Kickerillo-Mischer 9:00 am Volunteer Day with Kickerillo-Mischer @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Assist in post-festival breakdown and park clean up. Gloves may be provided, but feel free to bring your own. For more information, contact the Kickerillo-Mischer PreserveÂ at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299. East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Apr 15 @ 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... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 15 @ 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.	16 Third Monday Bird Count 8:00 am Third Monday Bird Count @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Apr 16 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join Houston Audubon Society for a monthly bird count. Previous counts at Kickerilla-Mischer Preserve have identifiedÂ more than 35 species. For more information, contact the Kickerillo-Mischer PreserveÂ at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299. GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Webinar: Climate Adoption Policy at the State and Local Level 12:15 pm Webinar: Climate Adoption Policy at the State and Local Level @ Online Apr 16 @ 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm Tickets Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability is hosting a new five-webinar series — “Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Leadership Series.” The series is co-hosted by the American Society of Adaptation Professionals and the University of the District of Columbia’s College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences. The free series will introduce participants to climate change adaptation and resilience leaders... Home School Program 1:00 pm Home School Program @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Apr 16 @ 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... ASU Urban Resilience Webinar Series 1:15 pm ASU Urban Resilience Webinar Series Apr 16 @ 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm Tickets Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability is hosting a new five-webinar series — “Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Leadership Series”. The series is co-hosted by the American Society of Adaptation Professionals and the University of the District of Columbia’s College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences. The free series will introduce participants to climate change adaptation and resilience leaders... Houston Bike Summit 5:00 pm Houston Bike Summit @ Saint Arnold Brewing Company Apr 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The Houston Bike Summit, April 16, 2018, is a celebration of cycling in Houston and an opportunity toÂ honor those who are making a difference in transforming Houston into a more people- and bike-friendly place. Brays Bayou Association Meeting 7:30 pm Brays Bayou Association Meeting @ The Gathering Place Apr 16 @ 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.	17 Galveston FeatherFest Galveston FeatherFest @ FeatherFest Headquarters Apr 17 – Apr 22 all-day Tickets If youâ€™re a serious or casual bird-watcher or nature photographerâ€¦..an experienced or new outdoor enthusiastâ€¦..or someone who wants some exercise, fresh air and sunshine and something different to doâ€¦..youâ€™ll want to join us at FeatherFest. Thereâ€™s no need to be shy â€“ the majority of our guests are not birding or nature photography experts! Thousands of birds take wing to... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Apr 17 @ 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 Apr 17 @ 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... People & Nature Speaker Series featuring Rear Admiral Jonathan White 6:00 pm People & Nature Speaker Series featuring Rear Admiral Jonathan White @ Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Brown Auditorium Theater Apr 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets On Tuesday, April 17th, HARC will continue itsÂ People & Nature Speaker SeriesÂ featuring an evening with Rear Admiral Jonathan White, United States Navy (Retired), CEO and President of theÂ Consortium for Ocean Leadership (COL). Admiral White will discuss climate and ocean issues in the context of national security, energy and economic prosperity with a focus on opportunities and solutions for the future.... HREG Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm HREG Monthly Meeting @ United Way-Greater Houston Apr 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets All are welcome to Houston Renewable Energy Group’s monthly meetings! They will have a presentation on an interesting aspect of renewable energy in Houston, review HREG business, progress, and plan events. After the meeting, they usually spend some time socializing and finding out what is happening on the renewable scene in Houston from each other. Monthly Meetings are the best...	18 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Apr 18 @ 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... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Tai Chi 9:00 am Tai Chi @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 18 @ 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 Apr 18 @ 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... Orientation for New McGovern Centennial Gardens Volunteers 9:30 am Orientation for New McGovern Centennial Gardens Volunteers @ Family Garden in McGovern Centennial Gardens Apr 18 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Tickets Interested in joining the McGovern Centennial Gardens volunteer team? Anyone who loves to be outdoors and is interested in becoming a regular volunteer in McGovern Centennial Gardens should attend an upcoming orientation. Join Hermann Park Conservancy on Wednesday, April 18 from 9:30-10:30 to learn about volunteer opportunities and the history of Hermann Park Conservancy. Following the orientation, there will be... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Apr 18 @ 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,... UH Farmers Market 12:00 pm UH Farmers Market @ University of Houston Apr 18 @ 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)... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Apr 18 @ 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... 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 Apr 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Houston Sierra Club Outings Wednesday, April 18 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/ktrxfmyxgbxb/ GBF Annual Meeting: Learning to Sing the Song of Our Land 6:30 pm GBF Annual Meeting: Learning to Sing the Song of Our Land @ Childrenâ€™s Museum of Houston Apr 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Meet your community at the Childrenâ€™s Museum of Houston for an evening of food, drinks, and fun for everyone. Learning to Sing the Song of our Land: How to Live Well on a Flat Coastal Plain will be presented by Dr. John Jacob on April 18, 2018, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dr. Jacob is the director of the... Houston GREEN Film Series 6:30 pm Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center Apr 18 @ 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.	19 GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour 9:00 am Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour @ Houston Community ToolBank Apr 19 @ 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... HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays 9:00 am HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays @ HPARD Greenhouse Apr 19 @ 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 Apr 19 @ 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 Apr 19 @ 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... Livestream: 5th Annual Columbia Global Energy Summit 11:30 am Livestream: 5th Annual Columbia Global Energy Summit @ Online Apr 19 @ 11:30 am – 4:30 pm Tickets The Center on Global Energy Policy is delighted to invite you to celebrate their 5th anniversary and attend the 2018 Columbia Global Energy Summit. Structured as a half-day forum, the Summit will include keynote remarks, interviews and plenary conversations withÂ senior leaders focused on key issues at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment, and geopolitics. A formal agenda... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Apr 19 @ 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 6:00 pm 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Harris County @ Houston METRO Apr 19 @ 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,... Climate Change and Polar Science Lecture by Columbia Professor Dr. Tedesco 6:00 pm Climate Change and Polar Science Lecture by Columbia Professor Dr. Tedesco @ University of Houston Law Center Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Join Columbia Alumni Association Houston for a presentation on climate science by Dr. Marco Tedesco from Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University.Â Dr. Tedesco’s lecture is titled: “Melting ice sheets and sea level rise: processes, estimates and future projections”. Reception with food andÂ refreshments to follow the lecture. The event is jointly hosted by the Columbia Alumni Association Houston andÂ The Environment, Energy... Climate Change and Polar Science Lecture by Dr. Marco Tedesco 6:00 pm Climate Change and Polar Science Lecture by Dr. Marco Tedesco @ UH Law Center Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Join Columbia Alumni Association for a presentation on climate science by Dr. Marco Tedesco from Lamont-Deherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University on Thursday, April 19, 2018, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at UH Law Center. Dr. Tedesco’s lecture is titled: “Melting Ice Sheets and Sea Level Rise: Processes, Estimates and Future Projections.” Reception with food and refreshments to follow the lecture.... Unstable Ground: Climate Change, Conflict, and Genocide 6:30 pm Unstable Ground: Climate Change, Conflict, and Genocide @ Holocaust Museum Houston Apr 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join Holocaust Museum Houston for the fourth lecture of the Spring 2018 Public Lecture Series, “Intergenerational Trauma & Memory: History Carried Through Generations” by Dr. Alex Alvarez. Climate change is increasingly impacting communities and nations around the world and challenging our ability to cope and adapt to new environmental realities. It also poses significant risk for the onset of communal... 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 Apr 19 @ 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...	20 EarthxSolar: Harnessing the Sun to Power our Economy 9:00 am EarthxSolar: Harnessing the Sun to Power our Economy @ Fair Park Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – Apr 22 @ 4:00 pm Tickets EarthX, formerly Earth day Texas, is a nonproï¬t organization focused on environmental education and awareness. Earthx’s vision is to be the leading global connector and environmental forum to positively impact our world for a sustainable future. As the largest environmental experience, EarthX showcases the latest initiatives, discoveries, research, innovations, policies and corporate practices that are reshaping the future. Workshops at... Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 20 @ 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. GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... TWA’s Youth Videoconferences 9:00 am TWA’s Youth Videoconferences @ Online Apr 20 @ 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 Apr 20 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Apr 20 @ 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.	21 Baytown Farmers Market 8:00 am Baytown Farmers Market @ Town Square Apr 21 @ 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... Beautify the Bucket 8:00 am Beautify the Bucket @ Menard Park Apr 21 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Come out and view all of the incredible submissions in the Beautify the Bucket Spring 2018 competition On Saturday, April 21st. The submissions in the competition will be displayed at Menard Park in Galveston in conjunction with the spring Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Cleanup event. All beautified buckets will be added to Galveston beaches to help beautify the beach and encourage the... Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Apr 21 @ 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... Jesse Jones Park Bioblitz 8:00 am Jesse Jones Park Bioblitz @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 21 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Join staff and volunteers to document and identify the diversity of plants and animals in the park. Group leaders will guide volunteers through the park in this field-oriented program. Ages 10+. Long pants & closed-toe shoes required. Reservations required. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs requiring reservations are limited in size and open to one family per... Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys 8:00 am Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys @ Willow Waterhole Park Apr 21 @ 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 Apr 21 @ 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 Apr 21 @ 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-Beach Spring Cleanup 9:00 am Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup @ Southern Spears Surf Shop Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Please mark your calendar for the 2018 Adopt-A-Beach Spring cleanup. Southern Spears Surf Shop’s adopted beach is located at the 61st Pier. This year, the crew from Vans and Salty Crew will be providing breakfast, refreshments, and swag for all participants! How to get involved: Register for the Galveston Island CleanupÂ atÂ glo.texas.gov. On the morning of the cleanup, starting at 9... Baytown Special Olympics 9:00 am Baytown Special Olympics @ Lee High School Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets AGE ELIGIBILITY FOR VOLUNTEERS: 15 year-olds and older can volunteer by themselves. 8-14 year-olds must be accompanied by parent, guardian, or chaperone. 7 year-olds and younger are not given volunteer assignments, but are welcomed and encouraged to be cheerleaders as long as they are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone. Please do register anyone 7 and younger on Eventbrite.... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Apr 21 @ 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)... Earth Day Family Picnic & Festival 9:00 am Earth Day Family Picnic & Festival @ Hope Farms HTX Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Bring a picnic and the kids to celebrate Earth Day withÂ Hope Farms HTX and the Recipe for Success Foundation! Cooking classes with Smart in the Kitchen, Urban Chef and Chef Michael, Garden Classes, Fun, Games, Farm Photo Safaris, Tai Chi, Yoga, Storytime, Farm Stand featuring fresh produce and boutique goods from Houston Makers. For more information, visit facebook.com. Earth Day Workday 9:00 am Earth Day Workday @ Various community gardens around the city Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Urban Harvest supports more than 100 community gardens throughout Houston. Neighborhood and allotment gardens provide an opportunity for neighbors to grow nutritious food as a community and create an urban oasis for the neighborhood. Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Apr 21 @ 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 Apr 21 @ 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... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... KMP Earth Day Celebration 9:00 am KMP Earth Day Celebration @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Come celebrate Earth Day by joining the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve for trash removal at the Preserve and 100-Acre Wood Preserve. Shuttle transportation to offsite locations available. For more information, contact the Kickerillo-Mischer PreserveÂ at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299. Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Apr 21 @ 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... Migration Celebration 9:00 am Migration Celebration @ San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Migration Celebration is held annually in April in southern Brazoria County, Texas, sponsored by theÂ Friends of the Brazoria Wildlife RefugesÂ in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’sÂ Texas Mid-Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The Kickoff Dinner will be held on Apr. 13, 2018, and the 24th Annual Migration Celebration will be held on Apr. 21 and 22. Migration Celebration activities... Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up 9:00 am Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up @ Historic Olivewood Cemetery Apr 21 @ 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... Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green @ Phase 1 Site Apr 21 @ 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 Apr 21 @ 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 Apr 21 @ 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... HMNS’ Edible Landscapes 9:30 am HMNS’ Edible Landscapes @ The Houston Museum of Natural Science, Moran Conference Hall Apr 21 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets In making the most of our small spaces, it’s a good idea to think about an edible landscape. Presented by Angela Chandler, this class will discuss the basics of good landscape design based on sound gardening principles and aesthetic beauty. Included will be instruction on how to design the basic components of the garden space and how to accomplish much... AIA’s 3rd Ward Bicycle Tour 10:00 am AIA’s 3rd Ward Bicycle Tour @ HCC "Central Campus" Sign Apr 21 @ 10:00 am Tickets Houston Community College, Emancipation Park, Project Row Houses, Texas Southern University and more! This tour will look at the neighborhoodâ€™s character, history, and future in the center of Houston. Reservations are required for this tour as attendance is limited. December 2017 Reservations February 2018 Reservations April 2018 Reservations $10 General Admission $5 AIA Houston Members Architecture students with current... Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) 10:00 am Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) @ Salvage Warehouse Apr 21 @ 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,... Houston Arboretum Earth Day Celebration 10:00 am Houston Arboretum Earth Day Celebration @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Come enjoy the outdoors at Houston-Arboretum and Nature Center’s annual Earth Day Celebration! Enjoy Earth-conscious activities like guided nature hikes, crafts made from recycled materials, face painting, and scavenger hunts. Remember to bring all of your plastic flower pots and plant trays to the Arboretum for recycling. Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Apr 21 @ 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 Apr 21 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Tickets Bay Day Festival 2018 11:00 am Bay Day Festival 2018 @ Kemah Boardwalk Apr 21 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Come celebrate the Bay this Earth Month at Bay Day Festival! Bay Day is a one-day FREE celebration presented by Galveston Bay Foundation and numerous community partners. Festival highlights include bay-themed arts and crafts, wildlife presentations, touch tanks, a scavenger hunt, science and marine exhibits, and more. NEW THIS YEAR: We’re so excited that Bay Day is taking place in... Willow Waterhole 2018 MusicFEST 11:00 am Willow Waterhole 2018 MusicFEST @ Willow Waterhole Greenway Apr 21 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Tickets The sixth edition ofÂ the Willow Waterhole 2018 MusicFEST is a two-day event featuring 20 hours of FREE diverse music, provided by 19 Pro Bands and 16 Student-School Bands.Â Also returning are the Artist Village with new vendors, and five food trucks with diverse cuisine.Â It’s all happening at the naturally beautifulÂ 290-acre Willow Waterhole Greenway. Come join the fun on April 21... Texas Game Wardensâ€™ Spring Outdoor Celebration 12:00 pm Texas Game Wardensâ€™ Spring Outdoor Celebration @ Mont Belvieu City Park Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Â On April 21, 2018, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Game Wardens will host their third annual Spring Outdoor Celebration at Mont Belvieu City Park. Texas Game Wardens are excited to introduce outdoor recreational activities to the youth and other citizens. Participation in all activities is free. Activities include archery, fishing, kayaking, rock climbing, door prizes, and much more.... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 21 @ 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 2:00 pm Family Nature Club @ Mercer Botanic Gardens Apr 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Spring is a great time to look for wild animals, both up in the trees and down in the ground, even in the dirt!Â Come adventure with the Houston Zoo at Mercer Arboretum and connect with your family and Houston wildlife.Â One of Mercer Arboretumâ€™s wonderful staff will also join us on the afternoon hike through the forest!Â This program will... KMP Earth Day Celebration 3:00 pm KMP Earth Day Celebration @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Apr 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets In part of Kickerillo-Mischer’s Earth Day Celebration and in preparation for the Houston City Nature Challenge, teensÂ can learn how to use the iNaturalist app to join the challenge. For more information, contact the Kickerillo-Mischer PreserveÂ at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299. ABNC’s Party for the Planet 6:00 pm ABNC’s Party for the Planet @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Armand Bayou Nature Center stands out as one of the largest urban wilderness preserves in the United States, providing the community with exceptional educational, recreational, and health benefits of nearby nature. ABNC is planning for the future to ensure ecosystem preservation and to educate our community about preservation and the benefits of nature. Please join Earth Day 2018 to help... Houston Zoo’s Party for the Planet 7:00 pm Houston Zoo’s Party for the Planet @ Houston Zoo Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 22 @ 9:00 am Tickets Join us for a special after-hours overnight celebrating Earth Day and learn how you can help protect the environment and save wildlife! Weâ€™ll see what the animals are up to at dusk on a guided hike around the Zoo and meet endangered animals up close. By participating in this program, your family will explore some of the conservation efforts the...
22 Earth Day Houston 2018 Earth Day Houston 2018 @ Discovery Green Apr 22 all-day Tickets Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 22 @ 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... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 22 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Migration Celebration 9:00 am Migration Celebration @ San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge Apr 22 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Migration Celebration is held annually in April in southern Brazoria County, Texas, sponsored by theÂ Friends of the Brazoria Wildlife RefugesÂ in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’sÂ Texas Mid-Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The Kickoff Dinner will be held on Apr. 13, 2018, and the 24th Annual Migration Celebration will be held on Apr. 21 and 22. Migration Celebration activities... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Apr 22 @ 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... Willow Waterhole 2018 MusicFEST 11:00 am Willow Waterhole 2018 MusicFEST @ Willow Waterhole Greenway Apr 22 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Tickets The sixth edition ofÂ the Willow Waterhole 2018 MusicFEST is a two-day event featuring 20 hours of FREE diverse music, provided by 19 Pro Bands and 16 Student-School Bands.Â Also returning are the Artist Village with new vendors, and five food trucks with diverse cuisine.Â It’s all happening at the naturally beautifulÂ 290-acre Willow Waterhole Greenway. Come join the fun on April 21... Cigna Sunday Streets 12:00 pm Cigna Sunday Streets @ Greater Third Ward Apr 22 @ 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 Apr 22 @ 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. Chefs in the Field 5:30 pm Chefs in the Field @ Hope Farms Apr 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Please join Recipe for Success for our inaugural Chefs in the Field Supper at Hope Farms. They will begin with a wine reception in Chefs Kitchen Garden and then gather around a communal table set among the fields, where chefs Jean-Philippe Gaston, Greg Martin, and Ryan Pera will present a three-course meal crafted from their harvest and local makers. For...	23 Celebrating Earth Week at the Garden 9:00 am Celebrating Earth Week at the Garden @ University of Houston Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets UHÂ Campus Community Garden – 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteer at the Campus Community Garden and learn the basic skills needed to grow produce. We will be weeding, watering and harvesting the organic vegetables grown over the winter. Water, tools and bug repellent will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring a reusable bottle, long pants, close-toed shoes and a hat. GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Home School Program 1:00 pm Home School Program @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Apr 23 @ 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...	24 GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 24 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... TWA’s Youth Videoconferences 9:00 am TWA’s Youth Videoconferences @ Online Apr 24 @ 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... Bringing Back Main Street Roundtables and Workshops 9:30 am Bringing Back Main Street Roundtables and Workshops @ City of Liberty Council Chambers Apr 24 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Bringing Back Main Street initiative offers local communities a place to share best practices and engage in a regional dialogue about revitalizing and supporting vibrant downtown spaces. Each quarter, community leaders gather for a roundtable on topics ranging from small business support to sidewalk infrastructure. These ongoing roundtables add to the knowledge shared during a 2015 workshop series. Revitalization... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Apr 24 @ 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 Apr 24 @ 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... 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Galveston County 6:00 pm 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Galveston County @ Helen Hall Public Library Apr 24 @ 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,...	25 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Apr 25 @ 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... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 25 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Tai Chi 9:00 am Tai Chi @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 25 @ 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 Apr 25 @ 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 Apr 25 @ 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 Apr 25 @ 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...	26 GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Apr 26 @ 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 Apr 26 @ 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... Interactive Planning Tools Seminar Series 2:00 pm Interactive Planning Tools Seminar Series @ H-GAC Training Room, Second Floor Apr 26 @ 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 Apr 26 @ 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... Urban Wild Happy Hour (Members only) 5:30 pm Urban Wild Happy Hour (Members only) @ Eight Row Flint Apr 26 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Calling all Urban Wild members! Join MemorialÂ Park Conservancy for a Happy Hour in celebration of Earth Day onÂ April 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.! Enjoy a drink atÂ Eight Row Flint, meet up with like-minded young professionals, and learn what Memorial Park Conservancy is all about. Guests are welcome. For more information, visit memorialparkconservancy.orgÂ or call (713) 863-8403. 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Harris County 6:00 pm 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Harris County @ H-GAC 2nd Floor, Room B Apr 26 @ 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,... Waller County Transportation Plan 6:00 pm Waller County Transportation Plan @ Waller County Community Center Apr 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The Houston-Galveston Area Council (Hâ€“GAC), has partnered with Waller County, to create a transportation plan for the county. The Waller County Transportation Plan will examine current and future transportation, land use, and socio-economic conditions, both within and surrounding Waller County. The focus of the plan will be to determine Waller Countyâ€™s future transportation infrastructure needs while preserving the countyâ€™s environmentally... Brew at the Zoo 7:00 pm Brew at the Zoo @ Houston Zoo Apr 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Drink beer. Save animals! Join us this spring for the first-ever Brew at the Zoo and help save animals in the wild. This beer sampling event is for adults 21+ only. Tickets are limited, so buy yours early! Tickets Include Admission to Brew at the Zoo Brew at the Zoo souvenir beer sampling mug Beer Passport (Enjoy six, 4oz beer...	27 Houston City Nature Challenge at KMP Houston City Nature Challenge at KMP @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Apr 27 – Apr 30 all-day Tickets Join in the ‘Houston City Nature Challenge’ through iNaturalist by posting photos and observations using the website or app. For more information, visit tpwd.texas.govÂ or contact the Kickerillo-Mischer PreserveÂ at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299. Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 27 @ 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. GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 27 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Apr 27 @ 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. Student Performances in the Park – Cypress Lakes High School Orchestra 11:00 am Student Performances in the Park – Cypress Lakes High School Orchestra @ Lake Plaza Apr 27 @ 11:00 am Tickets Cypress Lakes High School Orchestra All performances of the 8th annual Student Performace Series are free and take place on Lake Plaza between Kinder Station and the Houston Zoo. If you have a music, dance or other student performing arts group that would like to entertain in Hermann Park,Â click here. HREG Solar Workshop 2:00 pm HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs Apr 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets This free, monthly workshop addresses the basics on how to install and operate a solar system.Â It covers topics such as solar array types, costs of equipment and labor, permitting, energy savings, and reliability. The instructor, Bill Swann, is an expert in solar energy and has built many of his own solar systems. This workshop is ideal for all people;... Evening in the Park (Save the Date) 6:30 pm Evening in the Park (Save the Date) @ Molly Ann Smith Plaza and Jones Reflection Pool Apr 27 @ 6:30 pm Tickets The Conservancy’s annual gala,Â Evening in the Park,Â will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. This annual spring event raises funds that help the Conservancy continue to improve and maintain Hermann Park through daily volunteer and stewardship programs. The event begins with cocktails along the Jones Reflection Pool followed by dinner beside McGovern Lake in an elegant outdoor... Moths Under Moonlight: A City Nature Challenge Adventure 7:00 pm Moths Under Moonlight: A City Nature Challenge Adventure @ Indiangrass Preserve Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets The night prairie is full of surprises and amazing wildlife. Join biologists from the Katy Prairie Conservancy and Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for a special night searching for moths and other night insects. You might even see an owl or coyote to boot! This adventure is part of the City Nature Challenge being held from April 27-30, 2018. The...	28 Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey 7:30 am Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey Apr 28 @ 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 Apr 28 @ 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 Apr 28 @ 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... Ancient Art of Fermentation 8:30 am Ancient Art of Fermentation @ Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Eastside Apr 28 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am Tickets Come learn the ancient art of wild fermentation at the market! Itâ€™s a simple way to preserve food, harvest local probiotics, spread food cultures, and get creative with your food. In this short introductory class, Andrew Cobb and you will cover the basics of the fermentation, taste homemade ferments, and get your hands dirty starting sauerkraut, fruit kimchi, and garlic... 35th Herb Day Symposium: Herbs, Hives and Honey 8:45 am 35th Herb Day Symposium: Herbs, Hives and Honey @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Fondren Hall Education Building Apr 28 @ 8:45 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Attendance at Herb Day is byÂ pre-paid registration only. Space will be reserved on a first-received basis until all chairs are filled. Payment must be received on or before Sunday, April 22, 2018.Â $15 cancellation fee after April 20, 2018.Â No refunds after April 22, 2018. For more information and to register, visitÂ www.herbsociety-stu.org/herb-day. Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Apr 28 @ 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 Apr 28 @ 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 Apr 28 @ 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... Exploration Green Grand Opening: Spring into the Green! (Save the Date) 9:00 am Exploration Green Grand Opening: Spring into the Green! (Save the Date) @ Phase 1 Site Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Exploration Green’s Phase 1, the first section to have detention lake excavated; trees, scrubs, and grasses planted and hike and bike trails completed, is just about to be officially opened. Save the date for Exploration Green’s Grand Opening “Spring into the Green,” which will be held on Apr. 28, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you are intereested... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Apr 28 @ 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... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Invasives Beware/ Citizen Scientists Training 9:00 am Invasives Beware/ Citizen Scientists Training @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 28 @ 9:00 am Tickets Join a staff naturalist to learn how to identify invasive species, the importance of monitoring and how to properly remove and control their spread. Ages 12+. Reservations required beginning April 18, 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... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Apr 28 @ 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 Apr 28 @ 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 Buffalo Bayou Walking Tour 10:00 am AIA’s Buffalo Bayou Walking Tour @ Architecture Center Houston Apr 28 @ 10:00 am Tickets Explore the city from a vantage point most people don’t see: the waterway that gave Houston life and has been its backbone for 175 years. Architecture Center Houston (ArCH), with the cooperation of Buffalo Bayou Partnership, invite you to a stroll along Buffalo Bayou Parkway for an overview of downtown Houston’s history and architecture from its beginnings in 1836 to... Center Volunteer Orientation 10:00 am Center Volunteer Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Family Fish Camp 10:00 am Family Fish Camp @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Apr 28 @ 10:00 am Tickets Family event,Â for ages 6+. Equipment provided or bring your own. Introduction to basics of fishing. Reservations are required at hcp4.net. For more information, contact the Kickerillo-Mischer PreserveÂ at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299. Pearland Earth Day Celebration 2018 10:00 am Pearland Earth Day Celebration 2018 @ Southdown Park Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets The Earth Day Celebration is an outreach program designed to educate the community about their environmental responsibility. The annual event provides individuals with the opportunity to participate in fun family-friendly educational activities teaching them about recycling, conservation, and respect for the environment. This yearâ€™s celebration will include performances by â€œVocal Trashâ€, educational booths, games, inflates, Crocodile Encounter, food vendors and... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Apr 28 @ 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... Student Performances in the Park – River Oaks Elementary School Choir 10:00 am Student Performances in the Park – River Oaks Elementary School Choir @ Lake Plaza Apr 28 @ 10:00 am Tickets River Oaks Elementary School Choir All performances of the 8th annual Student Performace Series are free and take place on Lake Plaza between Kinder Station and the Houston Zoo. If you have a music, dance or other student performing arts group that would like to entertain in Hermann Park,Â click here. Animal Care Program Orientation 12:00 pm Animal Care Program Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Apr 28 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 28 @ 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.
29 Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 29 @ 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... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 29 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Apr 29 @ 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... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 29 @ 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. Spring 2018 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event 1:30 pm Spring 2018 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event @ The Gathering Place Apr 29 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Calling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment during Earth Month.Â We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship by mulching around plantings, planting native plants & removing trash at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve. This eventÂ will offer activities for all ages and skill levels, so bring the whole family, your neighbors... Addressing Ongoing Air Quality Challenges in Houston 6:00 pm Addressing Ongoing Air Quality Challenges in Houston @ Online Apr 29 @ 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 April web meeting, we welcome Bakeyah Nelson, Air Alliance Houston’s Executive Director, who will discuss Addressing Ongoing Air Quality Challenges in Houston. Bakeyah will provide her perspective on some of the current air quality challenges that...	30 Climate and Resilience CoP Meeting 2018 Climate and Resilience CoP Meeting 2018 @ Port Aransas Civic Center Apr 30 – May 1 all-day Tickets The 2018 Climate and Resilience Community of Practice meeting will be held on April 30-May 1,Â 2018Â inÂ Port Aransas, Texas at the Port Aransas Civic Center. Registration You can register online for the annual meeting. The registration fee is $100. Local government officials do not have to pay the registration fee. There is a reduced rate ($50) for students who would like... GBCO Spring Fling 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 30 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... Jesse Jones Park Volunteers 7:00 pm Jesse Jones Park Volunteers @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 30 @ 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...

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