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Transition – It’s Up To You
6:30 pm
Transition – It’s Up To You
@ Haven's Center
Aug 7 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
 Are you feeling curious? Critical? Excited? Daunted? The Transition movement is made up of people like you who are already feeling the benefit of connecting with others to take care of themselves, their community and the planet. They hope you’ll join them at the next Transition Houston meeting as they explore local issues and how to raise awareness enabling us...
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Family Nature Night -Snakes of Texas
6:30 pm
Family Nature Night -Snakes of Texas
@ Nature Discovery Center
Aug 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
 Family Nature Nights are packed with experiential learning, opportunities for creative expression, and exposure to the natural world through live animal interactions and nature walks. Activities begin with themed crafts and fun snacks at 6:30 pm, followed by a brief nature walk before a 7:00 pm presentation by a kid-friendly speaker. We wrap things up at 8:00 pm. Cost: $5/person...
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Bokashi and Vermicomposting
9:30 am
Bokashi and Vermicomposting
@ Unversity of Houston Downtown
Aug 11 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
 Urban Harvest’s Waste Not, Want Not… Bokashi and Vermicomposting Stop throwing your food scraps in the trash. Come learn the how tos and the benefits of bokashi and vermicomposting. Physical limitations, space limitations, deed restrictions – any number of things may limit a gardener’s ability to compost in bins or piles. However, ANY gardener or homeowner can practice bokashi and...
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HARC Workshop Series 1
11:00 am
HARC Workshop Series 1
@ CenterPoint Energy
Aug 29 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
 Workshop 1- Energy Efficiency 101 Join HARC for an interactive workshop where subject matter experts will discuss energy efficiency improvement opportunities, data and case studies. This session will explore best practices for retrofit and renovation investments that can save energy and money. Speakers – David MacLean, ASHRAE BCxP, LEED AP BD&C – McMac Commissioning Steve Stelzer, AIA, LEED AP, TRUE...
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Houston a Year after Harvey: Ongoing Flooding Challenges and Proposed Solutions
6:30 pm
Houston a Year after Harvey: Ongoing Flooding Challenges and Proposed Solutions
@ James A. Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University
Aug 30 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
 One year after the devastation from Hurricane Harvey, Houston and Harris County remain vulnerable to the threat of widespread flooding. The existing floodplain map is outdated, and the frequency and severity of major flood events are likely to increase in the years ahead, putting Houstonians’ livelihoods at risk. Addressing the threat of flooding requires a transparent and collaborative re-evaluation of...
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