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2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
Apr 15 – May 15 all-day
 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...
Climate and Resilience CoP Meeting 2018
Climate and Resilience CoP Meeting 2018
@ Port Aransas Civic Center
Apr 30 – May 1 all-day
 The 2018 Climate and Resilience Community of Practice meeting will be held on April 30-May 1, 2018 in 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...
Deadline: Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society Scholarship
Deadline: Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society Scholarship
May 1 all-day
The Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. hopes to fund courses in Geology, Mineralogy, Geophysics or Paleontology to students at any accredited university or college as part of a course of studies in Earth Sciences. Amount: $500 to $1,000Â each. An eligible applicant must be: A Senior in any Secondary School (High School)Â who will be entering college and majoring in...
GBCO Spring Fling
9:00 am
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
May 1 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
 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
May 1 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
 Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,...
Rice University Farmers Market
3:30 pm
Rice University Farmers Market
@ Rice University
May 1 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
 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. No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that...
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Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
9:00 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
May 2 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas and 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 mission is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through...
GBCO Spring Fling
9:00 am
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
May 2 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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
May 2 @ 9:00 am
Meet in the outdoor classroom near the Nature Center for a one-hour beginner class with JJPV member and instructor Doug Ebeling. Programs are for all ages unless otherwise noted. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical...
TWA’s Youth Videoconferences
9:00 am
TWA’s Youth Videoconferences
@ Online
May 2 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
 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
City Hall Farmers Market
11:00 am
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
May 2 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
 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 Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting.  The City Hall Farmers Market features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hall’s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,...
UH Farmers Market
12:00 pm
UH Farmers Market
@ University of Houston
May 2 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 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 in Butler Plaza: Jan. 17 Jan. 31 Feb. 14 (Sweetheart Market theme) Feb. 28 (to be held in Wilhelmina’s Grove 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
May 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 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...
National Wildlife Federation Gathering: Wildlife and Coastal Resiliency
6:00 pm
CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering
7:00 pm
CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering
@ The Black Labrador Pub
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 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. 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
May 2 @ 7:00 pm
 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...
KPC 2018 Bash: Be Part of Our Story
7:00 pm
KPC 2018 Bash: Be Part of Our Story
@ Houston Country Club
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 Katy Prairie Conservancy’s (KPC) 2018 Bash: Be Part of Our Story will celebrate the nonprofit’s deep commitment to the conservation and enhancement of our coastal prairie. This annual fundraiser brings together hundreds of community members who are supportive of KPC’s mission to protect a sustainable portion of the Katy Prairie for the benefit of its wildlife and all Texans forever....
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GBCO Spring Fling
9:00 am
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
May 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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...
HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays
9:00 am
HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays
@ HPARD Greenhouse
May 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Habitat Restoration Our volunteer group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the 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
May 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.  The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show  how wetlands can be designed into flood...
Science Sprouts (ages 4-5)
10:00 am
Science Sprouts (ages 4-5)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
May 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
 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
May 3 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 Every Thursday, rain or shine, 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...
Mid-Main Market
6:00 pm
Mid-Main Market
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 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 at info@urbanharvest.org or 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
May 3 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
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...
Urban Green’s Urban Derby
7:00 pm
Urban Green’s Urban Derby
@ McGovern Centennial Gardens
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 Urban Green is raising the stakes. Event chairs Ashley and Jonathan Crouse, Nik Kapetanakis, and Chelsea Padon will host a derby-themed event in the lush McGovern Centennial Gardens complete with bites and beverages from some of Houston’s favorite culinary outposts and beats by DJ Mav, all benefiting Hermann Park Conservancy! For more information, visit hermannpark.org. *Must be 21+ to attend* Urban Green...
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Prairie Friday
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 4 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
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
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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 Story Hour
10:00 am
Children’s Story Hour
@ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
.jpg) Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’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.
Webinar: Energy Democracy
12:15 pm
Webinar: Energy Democracy
@ Online
May 4 @ 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
 Join Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) and Island Press in a 90-minute webinar about the emerging field of energy democracy, a movement that frames the struggle of working people, low-income communities, and communities of color to take control of energy resources and use those resources to empower their communities. Energy poverty is a shocking political reality in the United States...
First Friday Friends
1:00 pm
First Friday Friends
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
May 4 @ 1:00 pm
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 Agronomics
1:00 pm
Tour of Loam Agronomics
May 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 Join the Houston Food System Collaborative for an educational tour of the Loam Agronomics farm located in Richmond, Texas. Please RSVP to this event if you will be joining us or contact Linsi.Broom@houstontx.gov if you have any questions Schedule 1PM:Â Arrive at Loam Agronomicsfor farm tour (Approximately 2 hours) 8939 Harlem Road Richmond, TX Co Chairs Josh Owens, Houston-Galveston Area Council...
Amazing Raptors with Audubon
7:00 pm
Amazing Raptors with Audubon
@ Sims Bayou Nature Center
May 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 Can’t get enough of hawks, falcons, owls and kites? Well join us for this special evening of Amazing Raptors. The program starts at 7 PM in the Bayou Barn with a fun interactive program on raptors. You will then meet some of the Houston Audubon education raptors and learn more about their natural history. This is a family–friendly program for...
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Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
8:00 am
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
May 5 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
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...
Summer Nature Camp Registration
8:00 am
Summer Nature Camp Registration
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
May 5 @ 8:00 am
Children ages 5 to 12 can participate in The Forces of Nature a four-day educational summer program. A parent or legal guardian must register in person with identification and child’s birth certificate. Harris County residents receive priority.
Woodlands Farmers Market
8:00 am
Woodlands Farmers Market
@ Grogan's Mill Center
May 5 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as “The Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market,†a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at the Grogan’s Mill Center. 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
May 5 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
 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! Grace...
Houston Zoo Member Mornings
8:30 am
Houston Zoo Member Mornings
@ Houston Zoo
May 5 @ 8:30 am
 On the first Saturday of each month (in November it is on the first Sunday), Members can enter the Zoo one hour before opening to the general public. Enjoy cooler weather and see the keepers prepare enrichment and animal areas all around the zoo. Each month, a different Meet the Keeper Talk (Presented by Phillips 66) is featured at 8:30...
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
9:00 am
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 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 Farmers’ Market
9:00 am
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District®, 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
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continue 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.  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
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 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 Houston’s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and...
Naturalist Explorers
9:00 am
Naturalist Explorers
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
 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
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 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....
On-Site Sewage Systems: Homeowner Education Course
9:00 am
Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green
9:00 am
Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green
@ Phase 1 Site
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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...
Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5)
9:00 am
Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 10:15 am
Tadpole Troopers is a nature class and outdoor adventure for parents and children to share together. We 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
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 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
May 5 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Houston Sierra Club Outings Saturday, May 5 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/qsvpkfyxhbhb/
Blackwood’s Mornings in the Country
10:00 am
Blackwood’s Mornings in the Country
@ Blackwood Educational Land Institute
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
 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, 2018 –...
Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles
10:00 am
Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles
@ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
May 5 @ 10:00 am
 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. You’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...
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
10:00 am
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
 All of 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 Salvage Warehouse. The Salvage Warehouse, now located at 1200 National, has become a regional resource for reclaimed building materials serving an 11 county region of Southeast Texas. Materials at the Salvage Warehouse include,...
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT...
Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5)
10:30 am
Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
May 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Tadpole Troopers is a nature class and outdoor adventure for parents and children to share together. We 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
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
Nature Photo Contest Ribbon Presentation
1:00 pm
Nature Photo Contest Ribbon Presentation
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
May 5 @ 1:00 pm
 Check out this year’s best photos during the ribbon presentation of Jones Park’s 2018 photo contest. Call for rules and information to enter, or visit www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks/Jones/Contest. 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...
“Making Houston a Resilient City” with Jim Blackburn
4:00 pm
“Making Houston a Resilient City” with Jim Blackburn
@ Congregation Emmanu El
May 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
 The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to consider the challenges and opportunities that lie before Houston, a key city in the global response to changing weather patterns, emerging economies and changing consumer preferences and needs. In this presentation, called “Making Houston a Resilient City – How Houses of Worship Can Help,” environmental attorney Jim Blackburn will discuss the...
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Jones Park Bicycling
8:00 am
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
May 6 @ 8:00 am
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
May 6 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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
May 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
 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
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Brought to you by the Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market is open every Sunday from 10am – 2pm on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfa’s Restaurant. Unique among Houston’s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in...
Chimney Rock Market
12:00 pm
Chimney Rock Market
@ Chimney Rock Plaza
May 6 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 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
May 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
Making Houston a Resilient City – How Houses of Worship Can Help
4:00 pm
Making Houston a Resilient City – How Houses of Worship Can Help
@ Congregation Emanu El & online
May 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
 The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to consider the challenges and opportunities that lie before Houston, a key city in the global response to changing weather patterns, emerging economies and changing consumer preferences and needs. The future of Houston as a serious competitor in the global marketplace lies in many of the choices that will be made in...
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Delicious Alchemy: The Banquet (Save the Date)
Delicious Alchemy: The Banquet (Save the Date)
@ TBA
May 7 all-day
 Please join Recipe for Success for the third annual Banquet, to benefit Recipe for Success Foundation’s programming. This exquisite seated dinner for 100 fortunate guests raises 20% of the Foundation’s annual budget while celebrating the community of a shared meal. It will be the most extraordinary dinner party that you have ever attended, featuring 10 splendid courses, each prepared by...
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
May 7 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
 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...
Home School Program
1:00 pm
Home School Program
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
May 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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 classes 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 at www.HouArbHomeSchool.wordpress.com to see what...
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Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance Workshop
9:00 am
Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance Workshop
@ Pleasanton Civic Center - Main Exhibit Hall
May 8 @ 9:00 am
 The Texas Water Development Board continues to have funding for public works infrastructure. Funding is available for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. All phases of the projects are eligible; acquisition, planning and design, and construction. Construction projects include new facilities and repair and rehabilitation of existing facilities. In addition, the TWDB has $90 million designated for disaster recovery for...
MPC’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament
11:30 am
MPC’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament
@ Memorial Park Golf Course
May 8 @ 11:30 am
 This annual Florida scramble is a much-anticipated event each year, and participants mark their calendars early so as not to miss out! Sponsors are the celebrated guests at the event, and the afternoon ends with a reception featuring icy cold beverages and hot-off-the-grill Becks Prime burgers. Sign up your foursome today, or call 713-863-8403 for more information. 11 a.m. | Registration and...
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
3:30 pm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ Plant It Forward Warehouse
May 8 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,...
Rice University Farmers Market
3:30 pm
Rice University Farmers Market
@ Rice University
May 8 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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. No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that...
White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting
7:00 pm
White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 The White Oak Bayou Association board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except November) at 7:00 pm. If you would like to join us for our board meetings, please call 765-426-1743 to confirm. From time to time we change our meeting venue. In November, the Association holds its annual meeting.
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Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
9:00 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
May 9 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas and 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 mission is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through...
Deer Park Prairie: Workday
9:00 am
Deer Park Prairie: Workday
@ Deer Park Prairie
May 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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  https://goo.gl/maps/RtcecLSFnp22 Please bring a signed liability release: adult or  adult+children Please do not park directly in...
Tai Chi
9:00 am
Tai Chi
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
May 9 @ 9:00 am
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
City Hall Farmers Market
11:00 am
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
May 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
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 Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting.  The City Hall Farmers Market features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hall’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
May 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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...
Public Hearing on Coral Habitat Areas
6:00 pm
Public Hearing on Coral Habitat Areas
@ Hampton Inn & Suites
May 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding eight public hearings and a webinar to solicit public comments on Draft Amendment 9 – Coral Habitat Areas Considered for Management in the Gulf of Mexico. The Council is currently considering creating several new coral habitat areas of particular concern in the Gulf of Mexico. In the Houston area, a public hearing will...
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Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse
9:00 am
Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse
@ Memorial Park Greenhouse
May 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Anyone interested in native plants is invited to join Gulf Coast Master Naturalists on the propagation workdays on second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 9:00 am to noon.  Please note this is the new site in Memorial Park. RSVP to Lan Shen at Lan.Shen@TXgcmn.org 713-771-1415 or Celeste Mead at Celeste.Mead@txgcmn.org 832-680-7263 or just come on out!
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
9:00 am
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
May 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.  The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show  how wetlands can be designed into flood...
Science Sprouts (ages 4-5)
10:00 am
Science Sprouts (ages 4-5)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
May 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
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
May 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
 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
May 10 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Every Thursday, rain or shine, 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...
“The Smog of the Sea” screenings
4:00 pm
“The Smog of the Sea” screenings
@ The Bryan Museum
May 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
 Artist Boat and The Bryan Museum will host two free screenings of the short documentary The Smog of the Sea on May 10, 2018, at 4 p.m and 4:45 p.m. The film chronicles a one-week journey through the remote waters of the Sargasso Sea on a mission to assess the fate of plastics in the world’s oceans. The museum is...
ReThink Houston Sustainability Happy Hour
6:00 pm
ReThink Houston Sustainability Happy Hour
@ Magpies & Peacocks
May 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 On May 10, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. join sustainable design house Magpies & Peacocks and RePurpose Depot Houston for a happy hour where you can meet the leaders behind Houston’s environmental repurposing movement.and discuss collaboration as a network of like-minded businesses. For more information, visit eventbrite.com.
“Bird Artistry in the Wild” with Doug Wiser
7:00 pm
“Bird Artistry in the Wild” with Doug Wiser
@ United Way
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 On May 10, 2018, Houston Audubon will host a presentation by artist Doug Hiser entitled “Bird Artistry in the Wild” at the United Way, 50 Waugh Drive. Hiser will discuss his artistic process during safaris in Africa, Australia, South America, Nepal, and the Galapagos Islands. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshment social begins at 7 p.m., and...
General Monthly Meeting: Explore Houston – Spotlight: Memorial Park
7:00 pm
General Monthly Meeting: Explore Houston – Spotlight: Memorial Park
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Houston Sierra Club Outings Thursday, May 10 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/ddwmzgyxhbnb/
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Prairie Friday
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 11 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
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.
Rainwater Harvesting Class
9:00 am
Rainwater Harvesting Class
@ Montgomery County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
 On May 11, 2018, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency are co-hosting a workshop on rainwater harvesting for irrigation, livestock, wildlife, and firefighting. The class will be held at the Montgomery County Extension Office, 9020 Airport Road, Conroe. The cost is $25, with lunch included. For...
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
Children’s Story Hour
10:00 am
Children’s Story Hour
@ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’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.
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Marsh Mania (Save the Date)
Marsh Mania (Save the Date)
@ TBD
May 12 all-day
 The Galveston Bay Foundation is gearing up for the next Marsh Mania to take place on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Volunteers make the difference at this signature, community-driven restoration event, planting marsh grass along eroding shorelines of Galveston Bay. Families and kids are welcome at most locations (any age restrictions that may apply will be shared on the volunteer registration form). Planting locations TBD. Register...
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
8:00 am
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
May 12 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the...
Second Saturday Bird Walks
8:00 am
Second Saturday Bird Walks
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
May 12 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
 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
May 12 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as “The Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market,†a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at the Grogan’s Mill Center. 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
May 12 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
 Workdays are held once a month, October through March on the second Saturday of the month. We start work around 8:30 AM and work until about noon, when we break for lunch, provided by Houston Audubon and prepared by the lunch crew. Lunch at the picnic area of Boy Scout Woods is a good chance to visit with other volunteers...
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
9:00 am
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
May 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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 Farmers’ Market
9:00 am
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
May 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District®, 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
May 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continue 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.  Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready...
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
9:00 am
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
May 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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 Houston’s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and...
Tomball Farmers Market
9:00 am
Tomball Farmers Market
May 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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...
Square Foot Gardening (HMNS)
9:30 am
Square Foot Gardening (HMNS)
@ The Houston Museum of Natural Science, Moran Conference Hall
May 12 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Square Foot Gardening is a simple method for planting seeds in a specific way in a raised bed garden. However, this class is designed for Houston’s deluge/drought rainfall, heat, and humidity; information not included on the internet when you read about square foot gardening. Instructor Angela Chandler will teach about alternative methods for making a raised bed, what soils and...
Center Volunteer Orientation
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
May 12 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit 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
May 12 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
 Citizens’ 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
Solarize Houston workshop
12:00 pm
Solarize Houston workshop
@ Green Building Resource Center
May 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
 The Houston Renewable Energy Group is offering a a free workshop for people to learn the basics of owning a solar system and saving on the purchase through Solarize Houston, with selected installer KW Solar.The workshop will be held May 12, 2018, from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Green Building Resource Center inside the City of Houston Permitting Center, 1002 Washington...
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
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
May 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 Join Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. for their “Vegan 2nd Saturdays†Monthly Meetings, Presentations & Vegan Potlucks Held on the “2nd Saturdays†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...
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Jones Park Bicycling
8:00 am
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
May 13 @ 8:00 am
The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone...
East End Farmers Market
10:00 am
East End Farmers Market
@ Navigation Esplanade
May 13 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Brought to you by the Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market is open every Sunday from 10am – 2pm on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfa’s Restaurant. Unique among Houston’s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in...
Farmers Market at Bridgeland
12:30 pm
Farmers Market at Bridgeland
May 13 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
 The market is a monthly gathering of high-quality vendors bringing fresh local produce, pastured meats, free-range eggs, goat cheese, honey, jellies, pasta, pickles, live plants, natural home & pet products, soaps, lotions, and much more right to your neighborhood! The market is located in the parking lot adjacent to the Activity Center in the community of Bridgeland. Due to local...
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
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Hermann Park Bird Survey
7:30 am
Hermann Park Bird Survey
@ Hermann Park
May 14 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
 Hermann Park Bird Survey Leaders: Skip Almoney and Peter Tsan They meet at 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 at hermannparkbirdsurvey@gmail.com if you’d like to participate. The Hermann Park Survey is conducted...
Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable Field Trip
10:30 am
Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable Field Trip
@ Josey Lake Park-Bridgeland
May 14 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
 The Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable’s mission is to “assist in the development of public policy initiatives to expand parks and natural areas in the 13-county H-GAC region for the improved quality of life, habitat, and water quality.” This group meets in a roundtable format, does not consist of a formal board, and is open to anyone interested in participating....
The Terry Hershey Bayou Stewardship Award Luncheon
11:30 am
The Terry Hershey Bayou Stewardship Award Luncheon
@ The Junior League of Houston
May 14 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
 Each year, the Bayou Preservation Association recognizes those who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to aiding in the conservation, preservation, restoration or advocacy of Houston’s waterways with the prestigious Terry Hershey Bayou Stewardship Award. Terry inspired generations of individuals involved with the Bayou Preservation Association who now continue her work to celebrate, protect, and restore the natural richness of all...
Home School Program
1:00 pm
Home School Program
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
May 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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 classes 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 at www.HouArbHomeSchool.wordpress.com to see what...
Congressional and State Senate Candidate Forum
7:00 pm
Congressional and State Senate Candidate Forum
@ Chinese Community Center
May 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 On May 14, 2018, from 7-8:30 p.m., Mi Familia Vota and OCA-Houston will cohost a Candidate Forum for candidates in the primary runoff elections for Congressional Districts 7 and 22 and Texas State Senate District 17. Among the topics that will be addressed are the environment, immigration, education, and gun reform. State District Judge Ravi Sandill will moderate the event, which...
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Plant It Forward Farm Stand
3:30 pm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ Plant It Forward Warehouse
May 15 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,...
Rice University Farmers Market
3:30 pm
Rice University Farmers Market
@ Rice University
May 15 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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. No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that...
HREG Monthly Meeting
6:30 pm
HREG Monthly Meeting
@ United Way-Greater Houston
May 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 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...
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Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
9:00 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
May 16 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas and 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 mission is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through...
Tai Chi
9:00 am
Tai Chi
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
May 16 @ 9:00 am
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
City Hall Farmers Market
11:00 am
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
May 16 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
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 Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting.  The City Hall Farmers Market features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hall’s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,...
Clean Waters Initiative Workshop: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permits
2:00 pm
Clean Waters Initiative Workshop: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permits
@ H-GAC Conference Room B and C, Second Floor
May 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 The CWI program offers workshops helping local governments, landowners, and residents develop effective strategies to reduce water pollution. Registration is requested. For more information, contact Kathy Janhsen at 713-993-2423.
E.P.I.C Program
4:00 pm
E.P.I.C Program
@ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
May 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Houston Sierra Club Outings Wednesday, May 16 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/ktrxfmyxhbvb/
Houston GREEN Film Series
6:30 pm
Houston GREEN Film Series
@ Rice Media Center
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 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.
Houston GREEN Film Series – Death by Design
6:30 pm
Houston GREEN Film Series – Death by Design
@ Rice Media Center
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Concern over the environmental hazards posed by disposal of electronics is nothing new but Sue Williams packages varied worries in a vital way in Death by Design, which sees the damage done both before and after that latest gadget has its brief life span in your possession. Viewers may feel they’ve heard plenty about the importance of disposing of their...
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STAR Houston Reuse Tour
8:30 am
STAR Houston Reuse Tour
@ Club Quarters Hotel
May 17 @ 8:30 am – May 18 @ 6:00 pm
 Join the STAR Reuse Council for our first reuse city tour in Houston, Texas!  Why Should You Attend? Tour 5 reuse facilities of varying size, function, and mission to understand challenges, successes, operating processes for each business Exchange ideas and network with professionals from private and public sectors involved with      reuse activities Hear from an expert panel on how...
Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour
9:00 am
Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour
@ Houston Community ToolBank
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
 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
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Habitat Restoration Our volunteer group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the 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
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.  The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show  how wetlands can be designed into flood...
TWA’s Youth Videoconferences
9:00 am
TWA’s Youth Videoconferences
@ Online
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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...
H-GAC Regional Recycling Roundtable
10:00 am
H-GAC Regional Recycling Roundtable
@ Houston-Galveston Area Council -Conference Room A, Second Floor
May 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Please join the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) at the H-GAC Regional Recycling Roundtable at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 17 at H-GAC, Conference Room A, Second Floor. The topic will be policy changes related to waste and recycling. The featured presenter is Maia Corbitt, Director of Governmental Affairs, Booth, Ahrens, & Werkenthin, P.C. For more information, contact Becki Begley at becki.begley@h-gac.com.
SPARK Park dedication
1:00 pm
SPARK Park dedication
@ Harvey Brown Elementary School
May 17 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
 The SPARK School Program works with schools and neighborhoods to develop community parks on public school grounds throughout the Houston/Harris County area. This spring, the program is dedicating five new parks as part of its park desert initiative. The first will be at Channelview ISD’s Harvey Brown Elementary, 16550 Wallisville Road on May 17, 2018, at 1 p.m. For more...
Kingwood Farmers Market
2:00 pm
Kingwood Farmers Market
@ Kingwood Town Center Park
May 17 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Every Thursday, rain or shine, 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...
“Manta Rays of the Flower Gardens Banks” webinar
6:00 pm
“Manta Rays of the Flower Gardens Banks” webinar
@ The Internet
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 Manta rays have long been a favorite for divers and a focal species for Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. But, what do we really know about them? NOAA ONMS Nancy Foster Scholar and Associate Director of The Manta Trust, Joshua Stewart, will talk about his research on manta rays and what he has learned about the population that visits...
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
May 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
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...
Break Free from Plastics U.S. Grassroots Tour
7:00 pm
Break Free from Plastics U.S. Grassroots Tour
@ First Unitarian-Universalist Church
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 EARTHWORKS, one of several organizations working to reduce plastic pollution in the U.S., has organized a speaking tour with communities and stakeholders affected by plastics pollution in key locations across the country, including Texas. The tour seeks to dig deeper into the various processes where plastic pollution should be mitigated. In Houston, EARTHWORKS has teamed with t.e.j.a.s. Barrios and Texas Campaign for...
Kinder Institute’s Urban Reads: “Market Cities, People Cities”
7:00 pm
Kinder Institute’s Urban Reads: “Market Cities, People Cities”
@ BioScience Research Collaborative
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 6:30 pm
 Michael Emerson, Provost and Professor of Urban Studies at North Park University in Chicago, and a Kinder Fellow at Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, and Kevin T. Smiley, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University at Buffalo, will discuss and sign their new book “Market Cities, People Cities: The Shape of Our Urban Future.” Market...
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Houston Bike to Work Day
7:00 am
Houston Bike to Work Day
@ Houston City Hall
May 18 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am
 On Friday, May 18, 2018 the City of Houston will celebrate Bike to Work Day with a 20 minute, 3-4 mile celebratory bike ride to begin and end at Hermann Square in front of City Hall. The ride will head east, utilizing Rusk, Walker, and the Columbia Tap off-street paved pathway then west on Polk and Lamar, utilizing the Lamar...
Prairie Friday
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 18 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
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 Story Hour
10:00 am
Children’s Story Hour
@ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’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.
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Houston Hackathon v6
12:00 pm
Hike at Huntsville State Park
7:30 am
Hike at Huntsville State Park
@ Starbucks
May 19 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am
Houston Sierra Club Outings Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 AM On Saturday, May 19, 2018, the Houston Sierra Club will hike in Huntsville State Park Park). The hike will be on the Chinquapin Trail (6.8 miles) and… https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/244433072/
Baytown Farmers Market
8:00 am
Baytown Farmers Market
@ Town Square
May 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 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 similar 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...
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
8:00 am
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
May 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
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...
Tree Farm Community Event
8:00 am
Tree Farm Community Event
@ Houston Botanic Garden
May 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 On May 19, 2018, from 8 a.m.-noon, the public is invited to help set up the first of two tree farms at the new Houston Botanic Garden, 8205 N. Bayou Drive. This first public event at the garden is in partnership with Trees for Houston. Eventually, the 2-acre tree farm will consist of a variety of tree species and native trees including...
Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys
8:00 am
Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys
@ Willow Waterhole Park
May 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The Nature Discovery Center partners with Houston Audubon to conduct monthly surveys at Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve, a 290-acre park on the site of a Harris County Flood Control District retention pond project. 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 Houston’s citizen science community....
Woodlands Farmers Market
8:00 am
Woodlands Farmers Market
@ Grogan's Mill Center
May 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as “The Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market,†a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at the Grogan’s Mill Center. The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s...
“Starting a Community or School Garden” Workshop
8:30 am
“Starting a Community or School Garden” Workshop
@ TBD
May 19 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
There are many reasons for starting a community garden: creating a strong sense of community and stewardship; developing a community’s identity and spirit; providing a space for communities to grow safe, nutritious food; empowering communities with the knowledge to grow their own food and offering education and support to manage the food they grow and their own health. In this...
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
May 19 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for community-wide volunteer days at Buffalo Bayou Park happening the third Saturday of each 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...
Nature Heritage Society Hill Hike at Sims Greenway
8:45 am
Nature Heritage Society Hill Hike at Sims Greenway
@ Bessie Swindle Community Center
May 19 @ 8:45 am – 11:00 am
On May 19, 2018, beginning at 8:45 a.m., join the Nature Heritage Society-Houston for a hike on The Hill, as well as kite-making, at Sims Greenway, starting at the Bessie Swindle Community Center, 11800 Scott Street. All ages welcome. For more information, see the Facebook event.
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
9:00 am
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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 Farmers’ Market
9:00 am
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District®, 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
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continue 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.  Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready...
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
9:00 am
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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 Houston’s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and...
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
9:00 am
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Historic Olivewood Cemetery
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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...
On-Site Sewage Systems: Homeowner Education Course
9:00 am
On-Site Sewage Systems: Homeowner Education Course
@ Bayou Vista MUD 12 Building
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Repairing or replacing a failing on-site sewage system can cost homeowners thousands of dollars. A failing system can also pollute area waterways and increase the likelihood of waterborne illness for swimmers, boaters, and people using area waterways for recreation. Regular maintenance and inspection of a system can protect public and environmental health, increase system longevity, and protect private property use and value. During...
Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green
9:00 am
Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green
@ Phase 1 Site
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 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...
“Earthworms!”
10:00 am
“Earthworms!”
@ Mandell Park
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 On May 19, 2018, from 10 a.m.-noon, Friends of Mandell Park (1501 Richmond Ave.) will host a reading of a children’s book about Otto the earthworm, then answer any questions visitors have about earthworms. Finally, participants will be able get to dig for and add more than 100 earthworms to the park’s garden. For more information, see the Facebook event.
Greater Third Ward Midtown & Museum District Ambassador Training
10:00 am
Greater Third Ward Midtown & Museum District Ambassador Training
@ Emancipation Park
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The Ambassador Training is a great way for Bike Houston supporters and community members to learn about what they can do in their area to make their streets safer. After class, we’ll take a short ride to see where the proposed projects will be. Even if you are not from the Third Ward you can still attend this training to...
Greater Third Ward, Midtown & Museum District Ambassador Training
10:00 am
Greater Third Ward, Midtown & Museum District Ambassador Training
@ Emancipation Park
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 On May 19, 2018, from 10 a.m.-noon, BikeHouston will host an Ambassador training meeting and ride starting at Emancipation Park. The training will start with a brief overview of proposed projects, your elected officials, and an introduction to tactical urbanism.The ride component of the training will be based on where you ride currently and where you’d like to ride, but...
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
10:00 am
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
All of 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 Salvage Warehouse. The Salvage Warehouse, now located at 1200 National, has become a regional resource for reclaimed building materials serving an 11 county region of Southeast Texas. Materials at the Salvage Warehouse include,...
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT...
Guided Birding Outing
11:00 am
Guided Birding Outing
@ Brazos Bend State Park Nature Center
May 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to join a guided bird walk with “birders extraordinairesâ€, Mike & Joyce Bradshaw. Meet at the Nature Center at Brazos Bend State Park in Needville on Saturday, May 19 at 8:30 a.m. Bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll spend a couple leisurely hours on trails in the park looking for birds and other...
Animal Care Program Orientation
12:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
Astronomy Night on the Katy Prairie
6:30 pm
Astronomy Night on the Katy Prairie
@ Indiangrass Preserve
May 19 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
 Join Katy Prairie Conservancy and marvel at the vast, illuminated night skies of the Katy Prairie on the Indiangrass Preserve. The Fort Bend Astronomy Club will provide multiple indoor presentations throughout the event, telescopes for solar viewing in the late afternoon, and night sky viewing after dark. You will also have the opportunity for solar viewing before sunset. For those...
Bayou City Music Series at Buffalo Bayou Park
6:30 pm
Bayou City Music Series at Buffalo Bayou Park
@ The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park
May 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 Join us and jazz up your Saturday night! The last of the Spring Bayou City Music Series, the May 19th lineup at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park features the full HSPVA Jazz Band; saxophonist Grady Gaines, who has recorded with Little Richard, Sam Cooke and many others; vocalist Trudy Lynn; and the ThunderSOUL Orchestra, a 14-piece orchestra featuring former students of Conrad Johnson from Kashmere High...
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Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program Registration Deadline
Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program Registration Deadline
@ Online
May 20 all-day
 The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District would like to encourage area high school students entering the 9th, 10th, or 11th grades in the upcoming 2018-2019 school year to apply for the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program. The program is a unique opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and practice leadership skills related to the science, technology, engineering, and management of water in...
Jones Park Bicycling
8:00 am
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
May 20 @ 8:00 am
The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone...
East End Farmers Market
10:00 am
East End Farmers Market
@ Navigation Esplanade
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Brought to you by the Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market is open every Sunday from 10am – 2pm on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfa’s Restaurant. Unique among Houston’s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in...
Saint Arnold Farmers Market
10:00 am
Saint Arnold Farmers Market
@ Saint Arnold Brewing Company
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Sunday, March 25 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, May 20 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday, July 22 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday, August 26 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM The Urban Harvest Farmers Market is bringing the bounty of the garden and delicious food vendors to our brewery throughout the year. Shop local...
Get Into Your Sanctuary Day
11:00 am
Get Into Your Sanctuary Day
@ Lasker Park Community Pool
May 20 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
 Cool off at Galveston’s new pool and learn about Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary at the same time! Join us to find out how you can get involved in protecting the coral reefs off Galveston’s coast. Discover the sanctuary through photos and video, meet a scuba diver, learn about dive equipment, make your own reusable grocery bag to replace...
Cigna Sunday Streets
12:00 pm
Cigna Sunday Streets
@ Montrose
May 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 During Cigna Sunday Streets, a major thoroughfare is closed to motorized traffic. Without cars on the road, you’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.org for more information.
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
Stump the Treehugger – Environmental Trivia Contest
4:00 pm
Stump the Treehugger – Environmental Trivia Contest
@ Saint Arnold Brewing Company
May 20 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 Join CEC at St. Arnold’s Brewery on Sunday, May 20, 2018, from 4 PM to 6PM for the Environmental Trivia Contest. Sponsored by the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition, this exciting environmental competition will stimulate and challenge all area tree-huggers (as well as budding ones). Think & Drink for the Planet! What to expect: – Skillfully selected questions to make your head spin –...
Urban Harvest Sunday Supper
6:00 pm
Urban Harvest Sunday Supper
@ Weights + Measures
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 Join Urban Harvest for our first Spring Sunday Supper! Experience one-of-a-kind dishes when Houston’s top chefs partner with area farmers to create a fresh, seasonal supper benefiting Urban Harvest, a nonprofit organization that leads Houston’s local food movement. Sunday Supper at Weights + Measures will feature a group of Houston’s notable chefs who have pledged to impress guests with creative combinations that speak to...
Webinar: Care and Stewardship of the Wildlife & EcoSystems in Our Communities
6:00 pm
Webinar: Care and Stewardship of the Wildlife & EcoSystems in Our Communities
@ The Internet
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. At the May web meeting, we welcome Anja Machado, Executive Director, and Victoria Hepburn, Education/Outreach Coordinator, of the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (TWRC), who will discuss Care and Stewardship of Wildlife & EcoSystems in Our Communities. Anja will...
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Achieving HSE Excellence With Innovative Technologies
7:45 am
H-GAC Brown Bag Lunch: Port of Houston – Looking Ahead
12:00 pm
H-GAC Brown Bag Lunch: Port of Houston – Looking Ahead
@ Houston-Galveston Area Council
May 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
 The Houston-Galveston Area Council’s May Brown Bag Lunch will feature a presentation called “Port of Houston: Looking Ahead” by Richard Bymes, the Port’s Chief Infrastructure Officer. Richard Byrnes leads a multi-functional group tasked with supporting public transportation and trade needs of the region, enabling an efficient and effective base for Port operations. The Infrastructure team’s responsibilities include Facilities and Master...
Home School Program
1:00 pm
Home School Program
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
May 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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 classes 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 at www.HouArbHomeSchool.wordpress.com to see what...
Galveston Bay Foundation’s Summer Kickoff Event
5:30 pm
Galveston Bay Foundation’s Summer Kickoff Event
@ Tommy's Restaurant and Oyster Bar
May 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
 How Clean are Galveston Bay’s waters? What is being done to protect them? What can I do to help? Join GBF as we tackle these questions and enjoy happy hour at Tommy’s Restaurant. When: Monday, May 21st, 2018; 5:30-7:00pm Where: Tommy’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar. 2555 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, Texas 77058 Summer is around the corner! And that means swimming, boating, and...
Brays Bayou Association Meeting
7:30 pm
Brays Bayou Association Meeting
@ The Gathering Place
May 21 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Brays Bayou Association meets the third Monday of each month at The Gathering Place. Brays Bayou Association does not currently have a website.
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Achieving HSE Excellence With Innovative Technologies
7:45 am
TWA’s Youth Videoconferences
9:00 am
TWA’s Youth Videoconferences
@ Online
May 22 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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
May 22 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,...
Rice University Farmers Market
3:30 pm
Rice University Farmers Market
@ Rice University
May 22 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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. No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that...
Fight For Air Night Reception
5:00 pm
Fight For Air Night Reception
@ Churrascos River Oaks
May 22 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 This is the second annual LUNG FORCE Reception, “Fight For Air Night”. LUNG FORCE is an initiative by the American Lung Association, to defeat lung cancer and unite women and men to stand together with collective strength and determination to defeat lung cancer! Lung Cancer is the number one cancer killer for men and women. For more information about this event...
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Achieving HSE Excellence With Innovative Technologies
7:45 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
9:00 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
May 23 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas and 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 mission is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through...
Tai Chi
9:00 am
Tai Chi
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
May 23 @ 9:00 am
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...
Webinar: Building City-level Climate Resilience
9:00 am
Webinar: Building City-level Climate Resilience
@ The Internet
May 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
 Four Twenty Seven is hosting a webinar to provide insight into concrete actions that cities can take to more effectively attract investor financing for climate adaptation and resilience, and familiarize participants with an approach for assessing city-level physical climate risks. Register here. Agenda: Introductions Moderator Yoon Kim (Director of Advisory Services, Four Twenty Seven) Understanding city-level physical climate risks  Nik Steinberg...
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
City Hall Farmers Market
11:00 am
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
May 23 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
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 Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting.  The City Hall Farmers Market features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hall’s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,...
Public Comments 101: EPA’s Science Restriction Rule
12:00 pm
Public Comments 101: EPA’s Science Restriction Rule
@ webinar
May 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
 To support the national week of action on EPA’s science restriction rule, Earthjustice and UCS are partnering to host a skills-based webinar on public comments. In this online training, you will learn: how to write an effective public comment, what types of comments are most meaningful, and how to weigh in on EPA’s proposed rule to restrict science in decision-making....
E.P.I.C Program
4:00 pm
E.P.I.C Program
@ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
May 23 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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...
Jim Blackburn discusses the Texas Coastal Exchange
6:30 pm
Jim Blackburn discusses the Texas Coastal Exchange
@ American Red Cross
May 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
 May 23, 2018 – Houston, TX The long-awaited rescheduled presentation by Jim Blackburn, the “Texas Coastal Exchangeâ€! Houston NPAT Chapter’s Monthly Program Join us Wednesday @6:30pm; presentation will begin @7:00pm! The Texas Coastal Exchange is a system developed at the Severe Storm Prevention, Education and Evacuation from Disaster(“SSPEEDâ€) Center at Rice University. Come to our new home in the Red Cross Building at 2700...
Kinder Institute Forum: Resilience and Opportunity Following Disruptive Events
7:00 pm
Kinder Institute Forum: Resilience and Opportunity Following Disruptive Events
@ Museum of Fine Arts
May 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 The Kinder Institute for Urban Research welcomes Amy Liu, vice president and director of the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings and the Adeline M. and Alfred I. Johnson Chair in Urban and Metropolitan Policy. Liu’s presentation “Resilience and Opportunity Following Disruptive Events” explores how to stay resilient during natural and man-made disasters. For more information and to register, visit kinder.rice.edu/events.
Resilience and Opportunity After Hurricane Harvey
7:00 pm
Resilience and Opportunity After Hurricane Harvey
@ Musuem of Fine Arts, Houston
May 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 Join Amy Liu, vice president and director of the Metropolitan Policy Program at The Brookings Institution, as she discusses economic development, regional innovation and lessons learned from Hurricanes Harvey and Katrina.
“Long-Term Economic Recovery and Resilience” workshop
9:53 pm
“Long-Term Economic Recovery and Resilience” workshop
@ Houston-Galveston Area Council
May 23 @ 9:53 pm – 10:53 pm
 On June 1, 2018, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., the Houston-Galveston Area Council will host a workshop on “Long-Term Economic Recovery and Resilience,” designed to connect local governments and communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey with resource agencies. Representatives from many agencies will be on-site to answer questions and discuss long-term regional recovery, including: Economic Development Administration (EDA) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...
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H-GAC Disaster Debris Workshop
8:30 am
H-GAC Disaster Debris Workshop
@ H-GAC Conference Room B, Second Floor
May 24 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
 During this workshop, participants will look beyond the first six months of debris management operations and examine aspects of recovery that could span a year or longer. Topics include: Demolition Debris removal from waterways Getting extensions from FEMA for debris operations Identification of mitigation opportunities Documenting and applying lessons learned to improve future response to debris generating incidents Register to attend...
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
9:00 am
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
May 24 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.  The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show  how wetlands can be designed into flood...
Mayor Sylvester Turner’s 2018 State of Mobility
11:00 am
Mayor Sylvester Turner’s 2018 State of Mobility
@ The Houstonian Hotel
May 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
 Join Transportation Advocacy Group Houston Region for our 3rd Annual State of Mobility featuring Mayor Sylvester Turner – learn what’s next for Houston’s mobility makeover and be part of the Mayor’s vision for connecting communities, investing in infrastructure and building a better quality of life. The Transportation Advocacy Group Houston Region is a coalition of businesses, nonprofits & governments working for the...
Water Efficiency Network meeting on Regional Water Planning
1:30 pm
Water Efficiency Network meeting on Regional Water Planning
@ Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District
May 24 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
 The Water Efficiency Network of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation Network welcomes Jason Afinowicz, P.E., Associate and Project Manager for Freese and Nichols, Inc., in a talk titled “Regional Water Planning: What Is It & Why Is It Important to Me?” Jason Afinowicz is managing the Region H Water Plan, a part of the Texas State Water Plan. In 1997, the...
Interactive Planning Tools Seminar Series
2:00 pm
Interactive Planning Tools Seminar Series
@ H-GAC Training Room, Second Floor
May 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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, hands-on activities will be presented to in-person attendees only. Seminar 1: Demographic...
Kingwood Farmers Market
2:00 pm
Kingwood Farmers Market
@ Kingwood Town Center Park
May 24 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Every Thursday, rain or shine, 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...
Gong Green Lecture: Regional Water Planning
7:00 pm
Gong Green Lecture: Regional Water Planning
@ Houston Advanced Research Center
May 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 On May 24, 2018, beginning at 7 p.m., The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. will host a free Going Green Sustainability Lecture titled “Regional Water Planning; What Is It And Why Is It Important To Me?†at the offices of the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC), 8801 Gosling Road. Jason Afinowicz, P.E., an associate and project manager with the engineering firm Freese and...
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Prairie Friday
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 25 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
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 Story Hour
10:00 am
Children’s Story Hour
@ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’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.
HREG Solar Workshop
2:00 pm
HREG Solar Workshop
@ TX/RX Labs
May 25 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This free, monthly workshop addresses the basics on how to install and operate a solar system. 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;...
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Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey
7:30 am
Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey
May 26 @ 7:30 am
Bird Survey, Saturday, February 27, 7:30 a.m. with Damien Carey 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536 See (MAP for more details) Please bring a signed liability release: adult or  adult+children Please do not park directly in front of our neighbors’ houses – 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
May 26 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
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
May 26 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as “The Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market,†a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at the Grogan’s Mill Center. The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s...
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
9:00 am
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
May 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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
May 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Workday: Fourth Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 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  (Check out the map for...
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
9:00 am
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
May 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District®, 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...
Farmer’s Market: Eleanora’s Market
9:00 am
Farmer’s Market: Eleanora’s Market
@ Cavatore's patio in Shady Acres
May 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Located in Shady Acres, this market offers shaded seating on the patio of Cavatore’s. There is live music and plenty of offerings at this small market.
Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land
9:00 am
Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land
@ Imperial Park Recreation Center
May 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continue 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.  Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready...
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
9:00 am
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
May 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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 Houston’s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and...
Tomball Farmers Market
9:00 am
Tomball Farmers Market
May 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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...
Center Volunteer Orientation
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT...
Preservation Houston’s Glenwood Art & Architecture Walking Tour
10:00 am
Preservation Houston’s Glenwood Art & Architecture Walking Tour
@ Glenwood Cemetery
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Please note that advance ticket purchase is required for this tour. This two-hour walking tour traces the changing tastes and the varied social and personal motivations reflected in some of Glenwood’s outstanding monuments, which range from elaborate Victorian obelisks and angels to crisp, modern compositions. Along the way, docents will explain the symbolism and stories behind the monuments and will...
Animal Care Program Orientation
12:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
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Jones Park Bicycling
8:00 am
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
May 27 @ 8:00 am
The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone...
East End Farmers Market
10:00 am
East End Farmers Market
@ Navigation Esplanade
May 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Brought to you by the Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market is open every Sunday from 10am – 2pm on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfa’s Restaurant. Unique among Houston’s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in...
Light of the Phoenix Charity Crawfish Boil
12:00 pm
Light of the Phoenix Charity Crawfish Boil
@ The Phoenix on Westheimer
May 27 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 Light of the Phoenix Charity Crawfish Boil Come feast at The Friends of the Phoenix’s inaugeral ALL YOU CAN EAT Crawfish Boil, a festive activity for all, complete with a waterslide and bounce house! $25 Early Bird tickets provides: All you can eat crawfish, corn & potatoes +First Beer & Koozie $30 At The Door provides: All you can eat crawfish,...
Sunday Streets Montrose Charity Crawfish Boil
12:45 pm
Sunday Streets Montrose Charity Crawfish Boil
@ The Phoenix on Westheimer
May 27 @ 12:45 pm – 6:00 pm
Light of the Phoenix Charity Crawfish Boil Come feast at The Friends of the Phoenix’s inaugeral ALL YOU CAN EAT Crawfish Boil, a festive activity for all, complete with a waterslide and bounce house! Funds benefit BikeHouston Light Distribution Program & Chavez High School after school programs. $25 Early Bird tickets provides: All you can eat crawfish, corn & potatoes. +First...
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 27 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
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SPARK Park dedicaton
9:00 am
SPARK Park dedicaton
@ Clifford Dunn Elementary School
May 29 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
 The SPARK School Program works with schools and neighborhoods to develop community parks on public school grounds throughout the Houston/Harris County area. This spring, the program is dedicating five new parks as part of its park desert initiative. On May 29, 2018, beginning at 9 a.m. a new SPARK Park will be dedicated at Clifford Dunn Elementary School, 1003 W W Thorne...
GOM Alliance Wednesday Webinars
3:00 pm
GOM Alliance Wednesday Webinars
@ Audio call in: 1-888-537-7715 | Passcode: 32271599#
May 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 GOMA is hosting a Wednesday Webinar series, the last Wednesday of every other month at 2:00pm Central/3:00pm Eastern. Join us to hear about great resources and projects from around the Gulf. The first webinar will be May 30th, on Gulf TREE with Mikaela Hemming from the Northern Gulf of Mexico Sentinel Site Cooperative. Gulf TREE (www.gulftree.org) is a new decision...
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
3:30 pm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ Plant It Forward Warehouse
May 29 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,...
Rice University Farmers Market
3:30 pm
Rice University Farmers Market
@ Rice University
May 29 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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. No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that...
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Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
9:00 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
May 30 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas and 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 mission is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through...
Tai Chi
9:00 am
Tai Chi
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
May 30 @ 9:00 am
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...
Urban Harvest Garden Classes
9:00 am
Urban Harvest Garden Classes
May 30 @ 9:00 am
 Join Urban Harvest for a series of fun and informative garden classes. Upcoming classes in the “Be Waterwise With Low Volume Irrigation Series” include: Sat. June 9:Â Low Volume Irrigation (HMNS*) Sat. June 16:Â Starting a Community or School Garden Workshop Sat. July 21:Â Fall Vegetable Gardening (HMNS*) Sat. Aug 11:Â Waste Not, Want Not – Bokashi and Vermicomposting Times vary form workshop to...
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
City Hall Farmers Market
11:00 am
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
May 30 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
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 Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting.  The City Hall Farmers Market features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hall’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
May 30 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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...
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Deadline: KBP’s Youth Environmental Council Applications
Deadline: KBP’s Youth Environmental Council Applications
May 31 all-day
 Students applying to be a part of Pearland’s Youth Environmental Council must be entering their sophomore, junior and senior year of high school from one of the 4 Pearland area high schools. YEC members will work with Keep Pearland Beautiful staff to prepare and lead presentations for scouts, elementary, and middle school students. They may also volunteer at exhibits and...
HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays
9:00 am
HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays
@ HPARD Greenhouse
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Habitat Restoration Our volunteer group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the 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
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.  The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show  how wetlands can be designed into flood...
Kingwood Farmers Market
2:00 pm
Kingwood Farmers Market
@ Kingwood Town Center Park
May 31 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Every Thursday, rain or shine, 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...
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