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ASBPA Symposium on Coastal Topics
1:00 pm
ASBPA Symposium on Coastal Topics
@ Galveston Island Convention Center
Oct 30 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 2 @ 12:00 pm
 The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association will hold its national conference, which will begin on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. and adjourn at noon on Nov. 2. Join them for three days of coastal science, policy, technology, and advocacy. It will include over 200 plenary and concurrent sessions and a poster session. Visit asbpa.org for more information such as the Draft...
Prairies & Pollinators: A Regional Celebration
Prairies & Pollinators: A Regional Celebration
Sep 22 – Nov 10 all-day
For the list of events, visit prairiepartner.org.
Recycle Bowl
Recycle Bowl
@ Varies
Oct 15 – Nov 15 all-day
 Keep America Beautiful presents Recycle Bowl, a national K-12 competition between schools to invigorate student participation in recycling efforts. The competition runs from October 15 to November 15, 2018. Through Recycle-Bowl, Keep America Beautiful hopes to excite students and improve recycling in elementary, middle and high schools across America. The Recycle-Bowl competition has three division categories (School, Community, and District Divisions)...
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Oct 15 2018 – Apr 15 2019 all-day
 Pledge to turn off your sprinkler system for the winter. Turfgrass, particularly St. Augustine, naturally goes dormant during winter months and uses all available energy to grow and strengthen the root system. Allowing grass to brown during the cool months results in healthier lawns with less disease in the spring. Once you pledge, your village earns a point in the...
HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays
9:00 am
HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays
@ HPARD Greenhouse
Nov 1 @ 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
Nov 1 @ 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...
Volunteer with Artist Boat
9:00 am
Volunteer with Artist Boat
@ Coastal Heritage Preserve
Nov 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Nothing relieves stress better than digging your hands in the soil and taking in some fresh air. Working with others for the betterment of the community can have a profound positive effect on your overall psychological well-being. The Coastal Heritage Preserve is the last great natural wild place on Galveston’s West end; a place and space of wide open wilderness....
Armand Yramategui Conservation Award Luncheon Honoring Jim Blackburn
11:30 am
Armand Yramategui Conservation Award Luncheon Honoring Jim Blackburn
@ Bay Oaks Country Club
Nov 1 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
 Environmental lawyer, teacher, and author, Jim Blackburn, will be presented with the 2018 Armand Yramategui Conservation Award for his exceptional commitment to conservation and preservation of Galveston Bay and the greater Gulf Coast region. The Armand Award, presented by Armand Bayou Nature Center, recognizes those who make a significant impact communicating the environmental vision Armand Yramartegui inspired more than 40...
Kingwood Farmers Market
2:00 pm
Kingwood Farmers Market
@ Kingwood Town Center Park
Nov 1 @ 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...
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
3:00 pm
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
@ The Bryan Museum
Nov 1 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each week, collect recipes based on vendor products and gain insider access to your local farmers’ market. If you’re interested in...
Mid-Main Market
6:00 pm
Mid-Main Market
Nov 1 @ 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...
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Prairie Friday
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 2 @ 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
Nov 2 @ 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.
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
10:00 am
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
 Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world. This program will run from September...
Tyke Hike
10:00 am
Tyke Hike
@ Baytown Nature Center
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
 Tyke Hike is a free pre-school program for ages 3-5 with an adult. This season’s exciting topics include many hands-on nature activities for your tyke to enjoy. Schedule Sept. 28 – Birds Oct. 5 – Spiders Oct. 12 – Frogs and Toads Oct. 19 – Bats Oct. 26 – Halloween Nov. 2 – Owls Nov. 9 – Forest Walk Nov. 16...
14th Annual Fall Luncheon with Change Happens!
11:00 am
14th Annual Fall Luncheon with Change Happens!
@ The Junior League of Houston, Inc.
Nov 2 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
 For 29 years, Change Happens! has continued to plant seeds of hope and renew its promise to empower people to help themselves. Change Happens! works harder to be the change that they want to see in the world and continue to make change happen for children and families throughout the Houston area. To this end, Change Happens! invites you to...
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
1:00 pm
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world. This program will run from September...
Owl Prowls in West Houston
7:00 pm
Owl Prowls in West Houston
@ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Nov 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 Owl Prowls begin with a lively program on owls including a rare opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls at the Edith Moore log cabin. Then, you’ll go out on the Sanctuary’s wooded trails in search of wild owls. For more information, visit houstonaudubon.org/programs.
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46th Annual Herb Fair
8:00 am
46th Annual Herb Fair
@ Judson Robinson Community Center
Nov 3 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
 The Herb Society of America invites you to their 46th Annual Herb Fair. 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Early admission for patrons who make a pre-sale purchase (all pre-sales are online this year) 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Herb plant and herbal product sales – Open to the general public No Admission Fee While the Herb Society of America will offer...
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
8:00 am
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Nov 3 @ 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...
Peach Street Farmers Market
8:00 am
Peach Street Farmers Market
@ Peach Street
Nov 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Their mission is to create an environment where people connect with area farmers, businesses, and neighbors through education, commerce, and entertainment fostering community, economic development, entrepreneurship, health and wellness in order to build a healthier Brazoria County.
Save-the-Date: Dia de los Muertos Festival & Memorial Tree Planting
8:00 am
Save-the-Date: Dia de los Muertos Festival & Memorial Tree Planting
Nov 3 @ 8:00 am
 Join Greens Bayou for a memorial tree planting followed by a family-friendly festival. More details about the event to follow. Visit greensbayou.org for updates.
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
8:00 am
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
@ St. John's parking lot
Nov 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market bring the bounty of the garden to Houstonians every Saturday year round, rain or shine, 8-12pm. Growers offer locally produced vegetables, fruits, farm products, dairy products, prepared foods, cut flowers and plants. The Urban Harvest’s colorful market supports a number of family farms and boosts the income of small growers from the area. School...
Woodlands Farmers Market
8:00 am
Woodlands Farmers Market
@ Grogan's Mill Center
Nov 3 @ 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
Nov 3 @ 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...
BBP’s Wellness Walking Tour
9:00 am
BBP’s Wellness Walking Tour
@ Buffalo Bayou Park
Nov 3 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
 Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths Wellness Coaching. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk through the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature.
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
9:00 am
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Nov 3 @ 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)...
Diggin’ Old Stuff Heritage Festival
9:00 am
Diggin’ Old Stuff Heritage Festival
@ Kleb Woods Nature Center
Nov 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
 Celebrate early Texas culture with historians, blacksmiths, and more. Visitors can also pick and comb cotton, use natural plant dyes to make your own bandana, make candles as an early Texan did, watch a woodworker use human-powered equipment, and test your early Texas knowledge to identify hand tools and archeological finds. For more information, view their flyer at pct3.com.
Energy Corridor Farmers Market
9:00 am
Energy Corridor Farmers Market
Nov 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it is It is to provide residents and visitors of both the District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a community gathering place, promote relationships with food producers and artisans, encourage local food production in and surrounding the...
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
9:00 am
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
Nov 3 @ 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
Nov 3 @ 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...
Friendswood Farmer’s Market
9:00 am
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
9:00 am
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Nov 3 @ 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
@ Olivewood Cemetery
Nov 3 @ 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....
Parks for Pollinators: Robert C. Stuart Park Prairie Planting and Wildflower Seeding
9:00 am
Parks for Pollinators: Robert C. Stuart Park Prairie Planting and Wildflower Seeding
@ Robert C. Stuart Park
Nov 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 According to a recent poll conducted by NRPA, nearly all Americans agree that promoting pollinator health should be a conservation priority across the United States. Promoting pollinator health includes protecting against the decline and death of pollinators, such as honey bees and other insects, and increasing their habitat. Parks for Pollinators is a national campaign focused on raising public awareness of the...
Tomball Farmers Market
9:00 am
Tomball Farmers Market
Nov 3 @ 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...
Beach Explorations
10:00 am
Beach Explorations
@ Galveston Island State Park
Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
 Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures. Beach Exploration hikes start at the park’s Nature Center, located on the bay side of the park, close to the main highway. Be prepared for sun, surf, and hands-on learning. What to bring: Park permit (received at the park HQ, located on the beach side of the park.) Clothes and...
Blackwood Harvest Hoedown
10:00 am
Blackwood Harvest Hoedown
@ Blackwood Educational Land Institute
Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
 Blackwood Land is delighted to announce the first-annual Blackwood Harvest Hoedown, an immersive farm experience celebrating land, food, and community. Hoedown guests will enjoy curated classes and demonstrations from vendors (for adults and youth alike) as well as strolling through the Harvest Market to shop a variety of local goods. Â A farm-fresh lunch is included, followed by a keynote presentation...
Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles
10:00 am
Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles
@ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
Nov 3 @ 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
Nov 3 @ 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,...
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap
10:00 am
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap
@ Mandell Park
Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.
Nature Center Without Walls
10:00 am
Nature Center Without Walls
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stop by the Nature Center Without Walls to learn about nature topics, plus current events and activities at the Preserve. For more information visit Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve.
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Nov 3 @ 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...
Seaborne Creek Nature Fest
10:00 am
Seaborne Creek Nature Fest
@ Seabourne Creek Nature Park
Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
 Come to enjoy the Coastal Prairie Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist’s fun and FREE Seabourne Nature Fest. This is a great day of fun experiences and includes horse-drawn wagons, face-painting, crafts for the kids, nature tours, butterflies, wildlife, native plant sale, food and much more! For more information, visit txmn.org.
Recycling Saturdays
11:00 am
Recycling Saturdays
@ Discovery Green
Nov 3 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
 The City of Houston provides a recycling station for plastic and paper from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturdays at Discovery Green. Thanks to I Recycle Glass, you can also bring your glass each week to be recycled. Please bring paper and plastic recyclables separately from glass. Recycling can be affected by street closures. Check discoverygreen.com each week for...
Houston Women in the Environment – The Women of Memorial Park: A Guided Stroll
1:00 pm
Houston Women in the Environment – The Women of Memorial Park: A Guided Stroll
@ Memorial Park, Cullen Running Trails Center
Nov 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 Gather in the Cullen Running Trails Center to learn about the influential women of Memorial Park, including Ima Hogg, Sara Emmott, Terry Hershey, and Sadie Gwin Blackburn; then join Memorial Park Conservancy’s women leaders for a guided stroll in the park. For more information, visit Facebook event page. This program, Houston Women in the Environment, is part of the Tales of Houston Women collaboration,...
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 3 @ 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.
Hearing Harvey “Memory and Historyâ€
2:00 pm
Hearing Harvey “Memory and Historyâ€
@ FotoFest International at Silver Street Studios
Nov 3 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 Join the University of Houston’s Center for Public History for an afternoon of personal storytelling and recording of oral histories. Storytellers from different areas of Houston will recount their experiences during Hurricane Harvey. After, the Center for Public History invite members of the public to record their own histories of Hurricane Harvey. The event is free and open to the public.
Bayou City Waterkeeper’s 11th Annual Folks ‘N Oysters
5:00 pm
Bayou City Waterkeeper’s 11th Annual Folks ‘N Oysters
@ Popken's Bayside Home
Nov 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Join Bayou City Waterkeeper for their 11th annual Folks ‘N Oysters, benefiting Bayou City Waterkeeper. They will feature local oysters, good food and drinks, live music, and – new this year – a fantastic wine pull. Enjoy the sunset right on Galveston Bay while helping Bayou City Waterkeeper celebrate the close of the year with friends from around their watershed.
STS-AIChE Diamond Jubilee Celebration Dinner
6:00 pm
STS-AIChE Diamond Jubilee Celebration Dinner
@ The Houston Racquet Club
Nov 3 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
 The South Texas Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (STS-AIChE) is now 75 years old, and we are celebrating this with our Diamond Jubilee Celebration Dinner. For more information and Registration visit STS-AIChE Diamond Jubilee Celebration Dinner.
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Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Nov 4 all-day
We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 9:00am -1:00pm {October – May} Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (weekly) 10:00am -2:00pm East End Farmers Market (weekly)
Jones Park Bicycling
8:00 am
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Nov 4 @ 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
Nov 4 @ 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...
Nurture Nature Series: Reptiles
10:00 am
Nurture Nature Series: Reptiles
@ Baytown Nature Center, Tracey's Theater
Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Beneficial or harmful? Scary or shy? Reptiles are one of the most interesting and often misunderstood classifications of animals on Earth. Baytown Nature Center Naturalist, Crissy Butcher leads November’s Nurture Nature Series with a fascinating discussion of these ancient creatures. Learn their characteristics, evolutionary history, and defense mechanisms. Find out if snakes are slimy; if turtles can crawl out of their...
Chimney Rock Market
12:00 pm
Chimney Rock Market
@ Chimney Rock Plaza
Nov 4 @ 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...
Community Bike Safety Course
1:00 pm
Community Bike Safety Course
@ Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church
Nov 4 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 Nervous about biking in Houston? Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church and Bike Houston invite you to a free Community Bike Safety Course where you’ll gain the confidence to cycle safely around town. The course involves 90 minutes of classroom instruction at the Church, 90 minutes of drills, and a leisurely 1-hour ride around the neighborhood. Instruction is provided by...
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 4 @ 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.
Oyster Creek TMDL Stakeholder Meeting
4:00 pm
Oyster Creek TMDL Stakeholder Meeting
@ Brazoria County Library-Lake Jackson Branch
Nov 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 As part of the San Jacinto-Brazos Coastal Basin bacteria reduction project focusing on Oyster Creek, H-GAC will host a public stakeholder meeting. This meeting will consist of presentations, followed by an open house-style discussion period. Participation of local leaders and residents is crucial for the implementation of these projects. Topics for each meeting include: presentation of the technical support document for...
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Houston Women in the Environment:Â Inspiring Future Leaders with Stories from the Past
6:00 pm
Houston Women in the Environment:Â Inspiring Future Leaders with Stories from the Past
@ The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park, Tea Room
Nov 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
An evening of inspiration from women environmental leaders talking about how the women pioneers in Houston’s environmental history shaped their careers.  Event will include a panel discussion and networking opportunity. This program is part of the Tales of Houston Women collaboration, a two-month retrospective and celebration by several of our community’s organizations displaying the many ways Houston’s women have, are, and will put...
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Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
10:00 am
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
@ Houston Audubon Society
Nov 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
 Through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks, and crafts, your children will be inspired with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world around them. Each week’s Titmouse Club lesson features a different nature theme, focusing on Houston-area animals and habitats. Your children will enjoy nature stories and puppets, hands-on biofacts, nature crafts, up-close animal encounters, and a short walk in...
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
3:30 pm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ Plant It Forward Warehouse
Nov 6 @ 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
Nov 6 @ 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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The Intersection of Financial Risk and Climate Resilience webinar
1:15 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
9:00 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
Nov 7 @ 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...
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
Coastal Stormwater Quality Education Workgroup
10:00 am
Coastal Stormwater Quality Education Workgroup
@ Houston-Galveston Area Council - Conference Room A, 2nd Floor
Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 H-GAC hosts the first Coastal Stormwater Quality Education Workgroup meeting. This agenda for this meeting includes visioning and goal setting for 2019, identification and coordination of outreach opportunities, and networking opportunities. The purpose of this new workgroup is to bring together education and outreach partners and staff from local governments, water-quality nonprofit organizations, drainage and utility districts, MUDs, HOAs, schools,...
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
10:00 am
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
@ Houston Audubon Society
Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks, and crafts, your children will be inspired with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world around them. Each week’s Titmouse Club lesson features a different nature theme, focusing on Houston-area animals and habitats. Your children will enjoy nature stories and puppets, hands-on biofacts, nature crafts, up-close animal encounters, and a short walk in...
City Hall Farmers Market
11:00 am
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
Nov 7 @ 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
Nov 7 @ 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...
Nature Story Time
4:00 pm
Nature Story Time
@ Nature Discovery Center
Nov 7 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
 What: Stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more for preschoolers and their caregivers. When: Every Wednesday at 4pm This is a free, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let them know if you are coming with a group of 6 or more so that they can be sure to have enough materials on hand for everyone.
CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering
7:00 pm
CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering
@ The Black Labrador Pub
Nov 7 @ 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...
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HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday
9:00 am
HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday
@ Memorial Park Greenhouse
Nov 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Volunteers meet the second and fourth Thursday of every month to 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. They will also have special seed collecting trips, invasive species removal workdays, and planting events in restored prairies. If you’re interested in volunteering for the...
Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse
9:00 am
Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse
@ Memorial Park Greenhouse
Nov 8 @ 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
Nov 8 @ 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...
Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable Field Trip
9:30 am
Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable Field Trip
@ Sugar Land Memorial Park
Nov 8 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
 The Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable Field Trip is a tour of three parks in Sugar Land. The tour begins at 9:30 a.m. at Sugar Land Memorial Park and continues to Smart Financial Center Plaza and Brazos River Park. Participants will meet at the pavilion near the lake and playground. Online registration is requested. Transportation from H-GAC at 8:45 a.m....
The Houston Green Book Discussion Group
12:00 pm
The Houston Green Book Discussion Group
@ Downtown Main Library
Nov 8 @ 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
Nov 8 @ 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...
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
3:00 pm
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
@ The Bryan Museum
Nov 8 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each week, collect recipes based on vendor products and gain insider access to your local farmers’ market. If you’re interested in...
BBP Gala: Color Outside the Lines
6:30 pm
BBP Gala: Color Outside the Lines
@ Sabine Street Bridge
Nov 8 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
 The 2018 Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) Gala will be taking place on Thursday, November 8 from 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Historic Sabine Street Bridge. This year, BBP is honoring the many contributions of Judy Nyquist and Geraldina Wise to Buffalo Bayou Partnership and to the vitality and creativity of Houston. Proceeds from this important fundraising event allow Buffalo Bayou Partnership to continue...
“Fantastic Cranes and Where to Find Them” with Ray Bednar
7:00 pm
“Fantastic Cranes and Where to Find Them” with Ray Bednar
@ United Way
Nov 8 @ 7:00 pm
 Join Houston Audubon to learn about Sandhill and Whooping Cranes and where to find these beautiful birds in the United States. Ray Bednar is an amateur photographer who loves discovering new places to photograph nature. He has been developing his photography skills for 10 years and his favorite subjects are Sandhill and Whooping Cranes. Ray will talk about cranes and...
KPB Garden Lecture “Holiday Plants”
7:00 pm
KPB Garden Lecture “Holiday Plants”
@ Pearland Recreational Center - Multipurpose Room
Nov 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Keep Pearland Beautiful and Brazoria County Master Gardener Association invite you to a free lecture entitled “Holiday Plantsâ€. Learn first hand from Master Gardeners Mary Ruthe Miller & Linda Erdman what plants to use this holiday season. There is no charge for these educational garden lectures. Come when the doors open at 6:45 p.m., enjoy dessert and coffee, and visit with...
MPC’s Urban Wild Bridge Bash
7:00 pm
MPC’s Urban Wild Bridge Bash
@ Memorial Park - The Living Bridge
Nov 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 Get wild with Memorial Park Conservancy’s Urban Wild Bridge Bash on Thursday, November 8, 2018, 7-10 p.m. Memorial Park’s iconic Living Bridge is the setting for a night of food, drink, music, and fun under the stars supporting the care of Memorial Park and the work of the Conservancy. Ticket Information $50 – Urban Wild members $60 – Non-members
Urban Conservation Programs: General Meeting
7:30 pm
Urban Conservation Programs: General Meeting
@ St. Stephen’s Pecore Hall
Nov 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 Jaime Gonzalez, Houston Urban Conservation Programs Manager for The Nature Conservancy of Texas, will present a program about The Nature Conservancy’s new urban conservation program which seeks to create healthier cities for both humans and wildlife. Doors open at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
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Kleb Woods Senior Birding Bus Trips
Kleb Woods Senior Birding Bus Trips
@ Varies
Nov 9 all-day
RSVP by emailing klebwoods@pct3.com or calling (281) 357-5324 to be added to the wait list. Must be at least 50 years of age to participate. You may only sign up yourself and/or plus one (friend/spouse). No multiple reservations. A confirmation email will be sent a week before the trip. Trip to Formosa-Tejano Wetlands and Calhoun County Date: September 28, 2018 Time: TBA Trip to...
Fall Planning Workshop: Planning at the Edge
8:30 am
Fall Planning Workshop: Planning at the Edge
@ H-GAC Conference Room B, Second Floor
Nov 9 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
 This annual half-day workshop series for local governments features presentations on best planning practices for communities. The H-GAC region has experienced unprecedented growth over the past decade, especially in “edge” and unincorporated areas. Changes in annexation law and the limited authority granted to Texas counties present unique challenges in responding to this growth and coordinating planning for infrastructure and services....
Prairie Friday
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 9 @ 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.
SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity
9:00 am
SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity
@ Varies
Nov 9 @ 9:00 am
 The SPARK School Program works with schools and neighborhoods to develop community parks on public school grounds. In the past 30 years, SPARK has built over 200+ community parks throughout the Houston/Harris County area. Each park is unique, with its design based on ideas and needs of the school and surrounding neighborhoods. While all of the parks are different, a...
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
Nov 9 @ 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.
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
10:00 am
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world. This program will run from September...
Tyke Hike
10:00 am
Tyke Hike
@ Baytown Nature Center
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tyke Hike is a free pre-school program for ages 3-5 with an adult. This season’s exciting topics include many hands-on nature activities for your tyke to enjoy. Schedule Sept. 28 – Birds Oct. 5 – Spiders Oct. 12 – Frogs and Toads Oct. 19 – Bats Oct. 26 – Halloween Nov. 2 – Owls Nov. 9 – Forest Walk Nov. 16...
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
1:00 pm
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Nov 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world. This program will run from September...
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GCBO’s Experience Auction 2018
12:00 pm
GCBO’s Experience Auction 2018
@ online
Nov 10 @ 12:00 pm – Nov 30 @ 8:00 pm
 How would you like to go birding with Greg Miller of The Big Year fame? Or to take a dolphin boat excursion; or a night hike searching for owls and other night creatures? Get to stay at a tropical lodge in Belize. Spend the weekend on a Texas beach in a beach house. Chase Rosy-flinches in New Mexico. Watch a...
Armand Bayou Bird Survey
7:00 am
Armand Bayou Bird Survey
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 10 @ 7:00 am
Houston Audubon will hold their bird count at 7 a.m., starting off from the front parking lot of Armand Bayou Nature Center, dispersing from there. Please try and be here by 7 a.m. as gates will lock promptly at 7:05. If you plan on attending, feel free to shoot Andrew Hamlett an email or just show up!
4th Quarter Litter Cleanup with KPB
7:30 am
4th Quarter Litter Cleanup with KPB
@ Lone Star Pavilion of Centennial Park
Nov 10 @ 7:30 am
Enjoy the beautiful weather and help Keep Pearland Beautiful (KPB) for their 4th quarter litter cleanup. Breakfast and supply pickup is from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. There will be a giveaway for those who attend the breakfast.
15th Annual Run in the Park
8:00 am
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
8:00 am
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Nov 10 @ 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...
Peach Street Farmers Market
8:00 am
Peach Street Farmers Market
@ Peach Street
Nov 10 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Their mission is to create an environment where people connect with area farmers, businesses, and neighbors through education, commerce, and entertainment fostering community, economic development, entrepreneurship, health and wellness in order to build a healthier Brazoria County.
Second Saturday Bird Walks
8:00 am
Second Saturday Bird Walks
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Nov 10 @ 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...
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
8:00 am
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
@ St. John's parking lot
Nov 10 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market bring the bounty of the garden to Houstonians every Saturday year round, rain or shine, 8-12pm. Growers offer locally produced vegetables, fruits, farm products, dairy products, prepared foods, cut flowers and plants. The Urban Harvest’s colorful market supports a number of family farms and boosts the income of small growers from the area. School...
Woodlands Farmers Market
8:00 am
Woodlands Farmers Market
@ Grogan's Mill Center
Nov 10 @ 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
Nov 10 @ 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
Nov 10 @ 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
Nov 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it is It is to provide residents and visitors of both the District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a community gathering place, promote relationships with food producers and artisans, encourage local food production in and surrounding the...
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
9:00 am
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
Nov 10 @ 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
Nov 10 @ 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
Nov 10 @ 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...
Pearland Recycles Day: Tires and Mattresses
9:00 am
Pearland Recycles Day: Tires and Mattresses
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Nov 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 It’s that time of year again. Time to clear out your garage, shed, attic or property where you’ve been hoarding those tires, mattresses, paint, motor oil, antifreeze and other hard to recycle items. On Pearland Recycles Day, Keep Pearland Beautiful will be accepting mattresses and car and light truck tires (off of the rim). Used tires can be a threat...
Putting down Roots 2018
9:00 am
Putting down Roots 2018
@ Indiangrass Preserve
Nov 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 Help them Put Down Roots during KPC’s largest restoration effort yet! Volunteers will work together to transplant native prairie plants in order to restore 55 acres of newly reconstructed prairie habitat. Lunch, snacks, and door prizes will be provided, but feel free to bring your own food if you have dietary restrictions. Register here
Tomball Farmers Market
9:00 am
Tomball Farmers Market
Nov 10 @ 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...
Toolbank Tool Rush, Volunteer Opportunity
9:30 am
Toolbank Tool Rush, Volunteer Opportunity
@ Houston Community Toolbank
Nov 10 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
 Tool Rush is an annual garage sale style event, where the Toolbank clears its warehouse of excess inventory by selling items to the community. All raised funds go to its tool lending program. Come volunteer at the Toolbank Tool Rush and lend a helping hand by assisting customers, loading cars, and keeping items organized. Shirts, snacks, and water will be...
BBP’s Second Saturday Boat Rides
10:00 am
BBP’s Second Saturday Boat Rides
@ Allen’s Landing
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon with your family at Allen’s Landing Boat Launch. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator sunning on the banks. Weather permitting. Reservations Required.
Beach Explorations
10:00 am
Beach Explorations
@ Galveston Island State Park
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures. Beach Exploration hikes start at the park’s Nature Center, located on the bay side of the park, close to the main highway. Be prepared for sun, surf, and hands-on learning. What to bring: Park permit (received at the park HQ, located on the beach side of the park.) Clothes and...
Center Volunteer Orientation
10:00 am
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap
10:00 am
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap
@ Mandell Park
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.
Mercer Society’s 1st Annual Camellia Sale
10:00 am
Mercer Society’s 1st Annual Camellia Sale
@ Mercer Society
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
 The Mercer Society Gift & Plant shop is proud to host their 1st annual Camellia Sale on November 10, 2018. There will be 16 different varieties to chose from for your home. The Coushatta Camellia Society will be on hand with educational materials, such as offering expert advice on which Camellia variety is best suited for your garden.
Mornings in the Country
10:00 am
Pioneer Day
10:00 am
Pioneer Day
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
 The second Saturday each November, visitors can travel back in time by making corn husk dolls, bonnets, lye soap, beeswax candles, and much more. See how the early inhabitants of Texas made and used their tools and weapons. A skirmish provides a living-history look at the authentic weaponry, costumes, and significance of Civil War battles. Volunteers and staff show visitors...
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Nov 10 @ 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
Nov 10 @ 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...
Recycling Saturdays
11:00 am
Recycling Saturdays
@ Discovery Green
Nov 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
The City of Houston provides a recycling station for plastic and paper from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturdays at Discovery Green. Thanks to I Recycle Glass, you can also bring your glass each week to be recycled. Please bring paper and plastic recyclables separately from glass. Recycling can be affected by street closures. Check discoverygreen.com each week for...
Geocaching 101
1:00 pm
Geocaching 101
@ Galveston Island State Park
Nov 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learn how to find hidden treasures within the park and around the globe with this short, activity-based program about geocaching. “Geo” = Earth, “cache” = something hidden, like treasure or supplies. ***Please notify Ranger Lisa if you have a group larger than 15 people to schedule a private event when available. Before you can join us: • Park entry fee...
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 10 @ 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.
Yoga in the Woods
3:30 pm
Yoga in the Woods
@ Huntsville State Park
Nov 10 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
An afternoon of stress-free relaxation in the woods as Yoga Instructor Holly N. She will leads through some basic yoga positions. This event is open to all ages and there is no additional fee, but you do need to bring your own equipment.
Artist Boat’s Float the Boat Fundraiser and Gala
6:00 pm
Artist Boat’s Float the Boat Fundraiser and Gala
@ The Trolley Station
Nov 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
 Come celebrate Artist Boat’s 15th birthday! Artist Boat is thrilled to have served over 100,000 participants and to have conserved 669 acres of land on Galveston Island. At the annual Float the Boat Fundraiser and Gala, Artist Boat will honor Sheridan Mitchell Lorenz. The fundraiser will also feature a kayak raffle, auction, and more. Donation and sponsorship opportunities available.
Owl Prowls in Southeast Houston
6:00 pm
Owl Prowls in Southeast Houston
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Nov 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
You are invited to join the Houston Audubon education staff for a fun and educational presentation about local owls, meet three live rehabilitated owls in the Bayou Barn at Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center and take a hike through the woods in search of wild owls. Popular for all ages and especially for owl enthusiasts. Space is limited; register today.
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
Nov 10 @ 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...
Bayou Land Conservancy’s “Land Lover Gala”
7:00 pm
Bayou Land Conservancy’s “Land Lover Gala”
@ Southwestern Energy
Nov 10 @ 7:00 pm – Nov 11 @ 12:00 am
 Saturday, November 10th the Bayou Land Conservancy (BLC) will celebrate 22 years of preserving Texas, for Texans, at a Land Lover Gala hosted by Southwestern Energy at 10000 Energy Drive in Spring, south of The Woodlands. SWN is providing space for the event and also a Lake Houston sponsorship to support the mission of BLC. Keynote speaker will be acclaimed Director...
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Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Nov 11 all-day
We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 9:00am -1:00pm {October – May} Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (weekly) 10:00am -2:00pm East End Farmers Market (weekly)
Jones Park Bicycling
8:00 am
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Nov 11 @ 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
Nov 11 @ 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
Nov 11 @ 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...
Fashion in the Fields, Brunch & Fashion Show
12:30 pm
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 11 @ 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.
Sunday Supper
6:00 pm
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Hermann Park Bird Survey
7:30 am
Hermann Park Bird Survey
@ Hermann Park
Nov 12 @ 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...
Blackwood Farm School
8:30 am
Blackwood Farm School
Nov 12 @ 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
 Beginning this Fall: Blackwood Farm School Blackwood Farm School, begins this September for Middle School students (Grades 6 – 8th). Farm School is designed to provide students an in-depth, hands-on look into how a farm operates. In a day, they will live the full cycle of basic agro-ecology and learn the value of preparing wholesome food. Students will leave with a strong...
MPC’s Veterans Day Ceremony
9:00 am
MPC’s Veterans Day Ceremony
@ Memorial Park Conservancy
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
 Memorial Park Conservancy invites you to honor the Centennial of the Armistice of WWI at the first ever Memorial Park Veterans Day Ceremony. The ceremony will honor the history of the Park as a WWI training base and the future plans to reveal Memorial Park’s cultural resources for Houstonians to learn and explore.
Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
6:30 pm
Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
@ Forest Room (B1418), Bayou Building University of Houston-Clear Lake
Nov 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 Clear Lake Chapter meetings are on the 2nd Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is a meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting at 6:45 p.m. and program at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the public; visitors are welcome.
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Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
10:00 am
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
@ Houston Audubon Society
Nov 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks, and crafts, your children will be inspired with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world around them. Each week’s Titmouse Club lesson features a different nature theme, focusing on Houston-area animals and habitats. Your children will enjoy nature stories and puppets, hands-on biofacts, nature crafts, up-close animal encounters, and a short walk in...
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
3:30 pm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ Plant It Forward Warehouse
Nov 13 @ 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
Nov 13 @ 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...
SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity
5:00 pm
SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity
@ Varies
Nov 13 @ 5:00 pm
The SPARK School Program works with schools and neighborhoods to develop community parks on public school grounds. In the past 30 years, SPARK has built over 200+ community parks throughout the Houston/Harris County area. Each park is unique, with its design based on ideas and needs of the school and surrounding neighborhoods. While all of the parks are different, a...
Brews for Big Bend
6:00 pm
Brews for Big Bend
@ Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Nov 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Join Big Bend Conservancy for another Brews for Big Bend at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. This event will be an opportunity to celebrate Big Bend National Park, meet with Conservancy board members and staff, and win original works of art that focus on Big Bend. Houston area Big Bend fans, this is your chance to meet and greet with other...
UH Energy presents “Carbon Management: Panacea or Hype?”
6:00 pm
UH Energy presents “Carbon Management: Panacea or Hype?”
@ UH Hilton Hotel
Nov 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 University of Houston’s Energy program invites you to attend the second event in the 2018-2019 Energy Symposium Series, Critical Issues in Energy, “Carbon Management: Panacea or Hype?”. Anthropogenic emissions have already contributed to a 1áµ’ C rise in global temperatures since pre-industrial times. It has been suggested that aggressively and decisively reducing emissions now could still limit warming to below...
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​​2018 Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference​​
7:45 am
​​2018 Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference​​
@ NRG Center
Nov 14 @ 7:45 am – 4:00 pm
 25th Annual Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference where experts from various fields share their knowledge in fund development, |best practices, human resources, management strategies, marketing/public relations, organizational effectiveness, leadership, professional/career development and more, including: Helping to sustain the viability of nonprofits in tough economic climate & challenging times Improving participants’ effectiveness professionally and personally through education & available resources Increasing staff and...
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
9:00 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
Nov 14 @ 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
Nov 14 @ 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...
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
10:00 am
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
@ Houston Audubon Society
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks, and crafts, your children will be inspired with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world around them. Each week’s Titmouse Club lesson features a different nature theme, focusing on Houston-area animals and habitats. Your children will enjoy nature stories and puppets, hands-on biofacts, nature crafts, up-close animal encounters, and a short walk in...
City Hall Farmers Market
11:00 am
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
Nov 14 @ 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,...
Open Ocean Annual Meeting Webinar
12:00 pm
Open Ocean Annual Meeting Webinar
@ Online
Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
 The Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Group will hold its annual public meeting via an interactive webinar on November 14, 2018. During this meeting, NOAA’s Gulf Spill Restoration will present updates on the Open Ocean Restoration Area’s early restoration projects, first and second restoration plans, and monitoring and adaptive management activities. They will also provide an opportunity for questions and answers...
Wednesday Bird Program – Duck Identification Class
1:30 pm
Wednesday Bird Program – Duck Identification Class
@ Kleb Woods Nature Center
Nov 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Kleb Woods staff will present this class about identifying ducks. We will have specimens on loan from the Texas A&M Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections.
Webinar: Houston’s Air Quality in 2040: Transportation Emissions & Health Benefits
2:00 pm
Webinar: Houston’s Air Quality in 2040: Transportation Emissions & Health Benefits
@ Online
Nov 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 The greater Houston region will be growing, and that will mean more transportation-related pollution — unless we act now. Dr. Shuai Pan of the University of Houston will discuss the results of a report he co-authored entitled: “Evaluation of the air quality impacts of clean combustion technologies, emissions controls and fleet electrification in the Houston Metropolitan Area for the year...
Webinar: How Wetlands Function
2:00 pm
Webinar: How Wetlands Function
@ Online
Nov 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
 This is the third webinar in ASWM and NRCS’s jointly-developed nine-part wetland training webinar series. The first half of the webinar will focus on explaining general wetland ecology concepts, including succession, thresholds, disturbance, sensitivity and resilience. The second half of the webinar will identify how source waters (surface and groundwater) and soils define the character of a wetland, including an...
E.P.I.C Program
4:00 pm
E.P.I.C Program
@ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
Nov 14 @ 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...
Nature Story Time
4:00 pm
Nature Story Time
@ Nature Discovery Center
Nov 14 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
What: Stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more for preschoolers and their caregivers. When: Every Wednesday at 4pm This is a free, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let them know if you are coming with a group of 6 or more so that they can be sure to have enough materials on hand for everyone.
Michael Phillips Presents “The King of Mycorrhizalâ€
5:00 pm
Michael Phillips Presents “The King of Mycorrhizalâ€
@ United Way
Nov 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
 The Organic Horticulture Benefits Alliance hosts a seminar packed with mycorrhizal insight and much more. Michael Phillips, author of Mycorrhizal Planet, will dive deep into how fungi and plants work together to create dynamic ecosystems. Come to learn how plants and microbes communicate and how you can take your lawns, gardens, and landscapes to the next level. OHBA Members: $20 Non-members:...
Bayou City Initiative Stakeholder Meeting
6:00 pm
Bayou City Initiative Stakeholder Meeting
@ BakerRipley Leonel Castillo Community
Nov 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 To continue our mission of raising awareness of our region’s vulnerability to severe flooding, we invite you to join us for the upcoming BCI Stakeholder Meeting on November 14th from 4-6 p.m. We will be having an open discussion on what the policy priorities should be for our region. Continuing the same policies that we have had before will not prepare...
Park-Smart Precinct One Community Workshops
6:00 pm
Park-Smart Precinct One Community Workshops
@ Tidwell Community Center
Nov 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Last year Commissioner Rodney Ellis launched Park-Smart Precinct One. The project’s goal was to improve community health and meet environmental challenges by increasing access to high-quality parks and trails. The belief behind the project was that parks are essential. They bring communities together, provide economic opportunity, improve health, and reduce environmental hazards like flooding and rising temperatures. A year has...
Asia Society Texas Center’s Conversation on Houston’s Development
6:15 pm
Asia Society Texas Center’s Conversation on Houston’s Development
@ Asia Society Texas Center
Nov 14 @ 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
 After a challenging stretch of floods during Memorial Day in 2015 and Tax Day in 2016, Hurricane Harvey dropped record amounts of rain on Greater Houston in 2017 and cost the city billions of dollars in damage. Houstonians were left to wonder if flooding would become the new norm and how to plan for the future. Join Asia Society Texas Center...
Bons Temps on the Bayou!
6:30 pm
Bons Temps on the Bayou!
@ Private home
Nov 14 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
 The Bayou Preservation Association Board of Directors invites you to laissez les bons temps rouler at Bons Temps on the Bayou! Funds raised through this event will support the Bayou Preservation Association’s CPR mission: to celebrate, protect and restore the natural richness of all our bayous and streams. Their ongoing programs include stream corridor restoration, citizen science water quality, trash-free bayous, and bayou appreciation. These...
Urban Reads: Christof Spieler
7:00 pm
Urban Reads: Christof Spieler
@ BioScience Research Collaborative
Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Christof Spieler, vice president and director of planning at Huitt-Zollars and a senior lecturer at Rice University, will discuss and sign his new book “Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of US Transit.†He will be in conversation with Kinder Institute Director of Strategic Partnerships Kyle Shelton. Brazos Bookstore will be selling copies of the book on-site. About the book...
“The Quest for Environmental Justice: Why Place Matters, and So Does Race.â€
7:30 pm
“The Quest for Environmental Justice: Why Place Matters, and So Does Race.â€
@ Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church
Nov 14 @ 7:30 pm
 Dr. Robert Bullard, often described as the Father of Environmental Justice, speaks on the ethical and political questions of “who gets what, when, where, why, and how much†and reveals the gap in recovery from Hurricane Harvey, as well as related toxic conditions. Bullard’s research–from toxic waste to climate vulnerability–has documented why many communities of color have the “wrong complexion for...
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Home Building Crossroads: 2015 Energy Code & High Performance
7:30 am
Home Building Crossroads: 2015 Energy Code & High Performance
@ Houston Marriott West Loop
Nov 15 @ 7:30 am – 2:00 pm
 Attend this lively discussion about the changes in the 2015 IECC as they relate to the building enclosure. Rub shoulders and talk face-to-face with presenters Peter Yost and Steven Baczek, two of the industry’s top guns on building enclosures and integrating material selections. Discussions focus on how performance components of insulation, water management, air leakage, and HVAC relate to a...
Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour
9:00 am
Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour
@ Houston Community ToolBank
Nov 15 @ 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
Nov 15 @ 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,...
SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity
9:00 am
SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity
@ Varies
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am
The SPARK School Program works with schools and neighborhoods to develop community parks on public school grounds. In the past 30 years, SPARK has built over 200+ community parks throughout the Houston/Harris County area. Each park is unique, with its design based on ideas and needs of the school and surrounding neighborhoods. While all of the parks are different, a...
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
9:00 am
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
Nov 15 @ 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...
Volunteer with Artist Boat
9:00 am
Volunteer with Artist Boat
@ Coastal Heritage Preserve
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Nothing relieves stress better than digging your hands in the soil and taking in some fresh air. Working with others for the betterment of the community can have a profound positive effect on your overall psychological well-being. The Coastal Heritage Preserve is the last great natural wild place on Galveston’s West end; a place and space of wide open wilderness....
Solid Waste and Recycling Workshops: Regional Recycling Roundtable
10:00 am
The Woods Project Luncheon
11:30 am
The Woods Project Luncheon
@ The Junior League of Houston
Nov 15 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
 The Woods Project 2018 Fall Luncheon The Woods Project trips changes lives in a thousand different ways. In the woods, our students gain new confidence, develop critical life and leadership skills, and find a renewed drive to succeed against all odds. Join for lunch to meet The Woods Project alumni, hear their inspiring stories of transformation, and learn more about how we...
Kingwood Farmers Market
2:00 pm
Kingwood Farmers Market
@ Kingwood Town Center Park
Nov 15 @ 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...
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
3:00 pm
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
@ The Bryan Museum
Nov 15 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each week, collect recipes based on vendor products and gain insider access to your local farmers’ market. If you’re interested in...
America Recycles Day Happy Hour
5:00 pm
Annual Native Texas Plant, Seed Swap, and Potluck Dinner
6:15 pm
Annual Native Texas Plant, Seed Swap, and Potluck Dinner
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Nov 15 @ 6:15 pm – 8:45 pm
 November is the month when the NPSOT Houston Chapter celebrates native Texas plants with members, friends, and associates Bring along your native plants/seeds for swapping. Bring your appetite, as there will be an assortment of really good eats, too. If possible, bring your favorite food or prepared dish to share with others for the potluck dinner. The benefit of this...
KPB’s Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner
6:30 pm
KPB’s Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner
@ Pearland Lions Club
Nov 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Keep Pearland Beautiful’s Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, including the annual report, is a great chance for members of KPB and residents to join in a celebration of all that KPB has accomplished throughout the year. Guest speaker, Shanna Lopez, from Waste Management will speak on the State of Recycling during this uncertain time in the recycling industry and what you...
NPSOT Houston Chapter Meeting
6:45 pm
NPSOT Houston Chapter Meeting
@ American Red Cross building
Nov 15 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
 All of the activities, such as NPSOT monthly meetings and field trips, are open to the public and nearly all are free. New Location starting summer 2019: American Red Cross building, IH-69 (Southwest Freeway). The building is located on the North side feeder just West of Kirby. Social time and refreshments: 6:45 pm Meeting start: 7:15
“2018 Update on Nesting Shorebirds in Galveston County” Presentation
7:00 pm
“2018 Update on Nesting Shorebirds in Galveston County” Presentation
@ Rosenberg Library
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2018 Update on Nesting Shorebirds in Galveston County presented by Kristen Vale of American Bird Conservancy The Galveston County Audubon Group (GCAG) of the Houston Audubon Society hold monthly meetings jointly with the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council (GINTC). The meetings are held in the Wortham Auditorium on the first floor at the Rosenberg Library, 7 – 8 p.m. They...
Rothko Chapel’s 34th Annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
7:00 pm
Rothko Chapel’s 34th Annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
@ Rothko Chapel
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm
 Leading up to the 2019 Rothko Chapel Symposium on Climate Change, the 34th Annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will focus on the environment. Leaders and members of nine different faith communities across the city will come together to share prayers, readings, chants and reflections on the theme of “care for creation.†This year’s service will include Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu,...
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Cypress Top Senior History Bus Trip
Cypress Top Senior History Bus Trip
@ Varies
Nov 16 – Nov 17 all-day
RSVP by emailing cypresstop@pct3.com or calling (281) 357-5324 to be added to the wait list. Must be at least 50 years of age to participate. You may only sign up yourself and/or plus one (friend/spouse). No multiple reservations. A confirmation email will be sent a week before the trip. Trip to Tour Old Victoria and To Visit the Victoria County Courthouse Date: September 21,...
Deadline: State of the Air High School Essay Contest
Deadline: State of the Air High School Essay Contest
Nov 16 – Nov 17 all-day
 How does air pollution impact your life? If you had the chance, what would you tell local elected leaders to do about it? Air Alliance Houston’s State of the Air holds a high school essay contest open to students in 9-12th grade. Top three winners will receive a scholarship. The first place winner will also receive an invitation to speak...
Prairie Friday
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 16 @ 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.
LSGCD’s Special Meeting
9:00 am
LSGCD’s Special Meeting
@ Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District
Nov 16 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
The Lone Star GCD Board of Directors will hold special meetings on November 16, 2018 to canvass the November 6th election. The public is welcome to attend. Registration is not necessary. To view the meeting agenda, visit lonestargcd.org.
SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity
9:00 am
SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity
@ Varies
Nov 16 @ 9:00 am
The SPARK School Program works with schools and neighborhoods to develop community parks on public school grounds. In the past 30 years, SPARK has built over 200+ community parks throughout the Houston/Harris County area. Each park is unique, with its design based on ideas and needs of the school and surrounding neighborhoods. While all of the parks are different, a...
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
Nov 16 @ 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.
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
10:00 am
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world. This program will run from September...
Tyke Hike
10:00 am
Tyke Hike
@ Baytown Nature Center
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tyke Hike is a free pre-school program for ages 3-5 with an adult. This season’s exciting topics include many hands-on nature activities for your tyke to enjoy. Schedule Sept. 28 – Birds Oct. 5 – Spiders Oct. 12 – Frogs and Toads Oct. 19 – Bats Oct. 26 – Halloween Nov. 2 – Owls Nov. 9 – Forest Walk Nov. 16...
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
1:00 pm
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Nov 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world. This program will run from September...
SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity
1:00 pm
SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity
@ Varies
Nov 16 @ 1:00 pm
The SPARK School Program works with schools and neighborhoods to develop community parks on public school grounds. In the past 30 years, SPARK has built over 200+ community parks throughout the Houston/Harris County area. Each park is unique, with its design based on ideas and needs of the school and surrounding neighborhoods. While all of the parks are different, a...
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Audubon Bird Survey
7:30 am
Audubon Bird Survey
@ Hogg Bird Sanctuary
Nov 17 @ 7:30 am
Leader: Cin-Ty Lee Houston Audubon is conducting a monthly survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary. Surveys are normally scheduled for the third Saturday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Beginners, experts, or even if you’re just curious. Everyone will meet at the parking lot at the dead end on the south end of Westcott Street at 7:30 a.m. If the gate is locked,...
Woodland Park Bird Survey
7:30 am
Woodland Park Bird Survey
@ Woodland Park
Nov 17 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
On the monthly bird walk at Woodland Park, several exotic species have also been seen at the park, including Red-vented Bulbuls, Nutmeg Mannikins, and Orange-cheeked Waxbills. Anyone is welcome to join and explore one of Houston’s oldest parks. At the day of the event, meet count leader Jason Bonilla in the parking lot of Woodland Park. Please note that the...
4th Saturday Bird Walks
8:00 am
4th Saturday Bird Walks
@ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_
Nov 17 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Join Bethany Foshee, Edith Moore Sanctuary Manager, and Paul Fagala of Wild Birds Unlimited, for a free bird walk at Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary, September through May on the 4th Saturday of the month. Bird walks last 1 hour. Birders can arrive and leave as their schedules require. Novices are welcome! Meet at the Edith Moore Cabin at 8 a.m. Please note that in...
Baytown Farmers Market
8:00 am
Baytown Farmers Market
@ Town Square
Nov 17 @ 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
Nov 17 @ 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...
Houston Arboretum Bird Survey
8:00 am
Houston Arboretum Bird Survey
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Nov 17 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Leaders: Theo Ostler and Kelsey Low Meet in front of the building at the Houston Arboretum. The Third Saturday bird survey is a monthly event for experienced birders. It’s an opportunity for birders to help the Houston Arboretum keep a better record of the birds inhabiting the nature sanctuary throughout the year. Interested participants should bring binoculars, water, and their...
Peach Street Farmers Market
8:00 am
Peach Street Farmers Market
@ Peach Street
Nov 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Their mission is to create an environment where people connect with area farmers, businesses, and neighbors through education, commerce, and entertainment fostering community, economic development, entrepreneurship, health and wellness in order to build a healthier Brazoria County.
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
8:00 am
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
@ St. John's parking lot
Nov 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market bring the bounty of the garden to Houstonians every Saturday year round, rain or shine, 8-12pm. Growers offer locally produced vegetables, fruits, farm products, dairy products, prepared foods, cut flowers and plants. The Urban Harvest’s colorful market supports a number of family farms and boosts the income of small growers from the area. School...
Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys
8:00 am
Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys
@ Willow Waterhole Park
Nov 17 @ 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
Nov 17 @ 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...
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
Nov 17 @ 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...
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
9:00 am
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Nov 17 @ 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)...
Community Workdays
9:00 am
Community Workdays
@ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_
Nov 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Houston Audubon at the Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary for a morning of gardening and sanctuary maintenance. Houston Audubon’s team works 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., once a month on the 4th Saturday from September through May (3rd Saturday in November and December).  Activities include trail maintenance, filling bird feeders and baths, litter pick-up, native gardening, and invasive species removal. It’s...
Energy Corridor Farmers Market
9:00 am
Energy Corridor Farmers Market
Nov 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it is It is to provide residents and visitors of both the District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a community gathering place, promote relationships with food producers and artisans, encourage local food production in and surrounding the...
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
9:00 am
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
Nov 17 @ 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
Nov 17 @ 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
Nov 17 @ 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
Nov 17 @ 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...
Tomball Farmers Market
9:00 am
Tomball Farmers Market
Nov 17 @ 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
Nov 17 @ 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...
Urban Harvest’s Edible Landscapes
9:30 am
Urban Harvest’s Edible Landscapes
@ The Houston Museum of Natural Science, Moran Conference Room
Nov 17 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
In making the most of small spaces, it’s a good idea to think about an edible landscape. This class will discuss the basics of good landscape design based on sound gardening principles and aesthetic beauty. Ticket includes instruction by Angela Chandler on how to design the basic components of the garden space and how to accomplish much of this through...
Beach Explorations
10:00 am
Beach Explorations
@ Galveston Island State Park
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures. Beach Exploration hikes start at the park’s Nature Center, located on the bay side of the park, close to the main highway. Be prepared for sun, surf, and hands-on learning. What to bring: Park permit (received at the park HQ, located on the beach side of the park.) Clothes and...
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
10:00 am
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
Nov 17 @ 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,...
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap
10:00 am
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap
@ Mandell Park
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Nov 17 @ 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...
BBP’s Nature Walking Tour
10:30 am
BBP’s Nature Walking Tour
@ Buffalo Bayou Park
Nov 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Enjoy a free walking tour, highlighting the landscape and ecology of 19th century Texas that created Houston, as well as the importance of prairies in rebuilding this astonishing and all but vanished ecosystem.
Recycling Saturdays
11:00 am
Recycling Saturdays
@ Discovery Green
Nov 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
The City of Houston provides a recycling station for plastic and paper from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturdays at Discovery Green. Thanks to I Recycle Glass, you can also bring your glass each week to be recycled. Please bring paper and plastic recyclables separately from glass. Recycling can be affected by street closures. Check discoverygreen.com each week for...
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Houston Metro Monthly
11:30 am
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Houston Metro Monthly
@ Air Alliance Houston
Nov 17 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Citizens’ Climate Lobby has moved their monthly meeting to Nov. 17, 2018. FOCUS: Legislative Update and Grand Canyon Project
Houston Audubon’s Hands-On Science Program
1:00 pm
Houston Audubon’s Hands-On Science Program
@ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Nov 17 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Houston Audubon Docents will lead a hands-on science program for families to participate in together. From building bird feeders to identifying backyard bugs, naturalists of all ages enjoy quality time outdoors, creative art projects, and guided nature walks. Nov 17: Fall in the Forest – Craft: Leaf Art Dec 15: Christmas in the Woods – Craft: Creative Natural Ornaments The...
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 17 @ 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.
4th Saturday Nature Walks
2:00 pm
4th Saturday Nature Walks
@ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_
Nov 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join Houston Audubon for a free nature walk at Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary, September through May on the 4th Saturday of the month. Meet at the Edith Moore Cabin at 2 p.m. Please note that in November and December, the walk will be on the third Saturday.
Rice Design Alliance Annual Gala Honoring Judge Ed Emmett
6:00 pm
Rice Design Alliance Annual Gala Honoring Judge Ed Emmett
@ Hilton Americas-Houston
Nov 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 On Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Hilton Americas Downtown Houston, one of the design industry’s most anticipated events, the Rice Design Alliance’s 32nd Annual Gala Public will celebrate and honor Harris County Judge Ed Emmett with the Rice Design Alliance Award for Design Excellence. In his eleven years working on behalf of the residents of Harris County, Judge Emmett...
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Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Nov 18 all-day
We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 9:00am -1:00pm {October – May} Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (weekly) 10:00am -2:00pm East End Farmers Market (weekly)
Introduction to Hiking Class
8:00 am
Introduction to Hiking Class
@ Memorial Park - South
Nov 18 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
 New to hiking? On this outing, you’ll learn about the gear and clothing that can make your hikes more comfortable and enjoyable. Practice some techniques to help you hike more efficiently and cover skills such as route finding and emergency preparedness. An instructor versed in photography, birding or navigation will also lend their personal knowledge to add interest to your...
Jones Park Bicycling
8:00 am
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Nov 18 @ 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
Nov 18 @ 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...
Brunch on Loam Farm
1:00 pm
Brunch on Loam Farm
@ Loam Agronomics Farm
Nov 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 Enjoy a five-course, family-style meal with 49 new friends, surrounded by the fields of our farm. Chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter will put a Thai twist on traditional Thanksgiving classics, billing the event as “The Brunch Before Thanksgivingâ€. Tickets are $85 each (not including tax) and there are 50 seats available. Guests are invited to arrive at 12:30 p.m. on the...
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 18 @ 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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Bird Survey with Houston Audubon
8:00 am
Bird Survey with Houston Audubon
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Nov 19 @ 8:00 am
Meeting Time: 8 a.m. in front of the restrooms Leaders: Mary Anne Weber, Skip Almoney Precinct 4’s Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve is an 80-acre property featuring Marshall Lake, which spans approximately 40 acres, plus a staff building, paved roads and parking lots, restroom facilities, and 1.7 miles of trails. Houston Audubon’s survey takes place on the third Monday of each month.
Brays Bayou Association Meeting
7:30 pm
Brays Bayou Association Meeting
@ The Gathering Place
Nov 19 @ 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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Plant It Forward Farm Stand
3:30 pm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ Plant It Forward Warehouse
Nov 20 @ 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
Nov 20 @ 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...
Memorial Park 101: Soil 101
6:00 pm
Memorial Park 101: Soil 101
@ Memorial Park - North Picnic Loop
Nov 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Get a chance to see a commercial-scale compost operation up close with MPC soil expert, Dany Millikin. Explore the intersections of park maintenance and conservation. Participants should be prepared to walk about 2 miles on uneven surfaces.
HREG Monthly Meeting
6:30 pm
HREG Monthly Meeting
@ United Way-Greater Houston
Nov 20 @ 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)
Nov 21 @ 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...
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
City Hall Farmers Market
11:00 am
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
Nov 21 @ 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
Nov 21 @ 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...
Nature Story Time
4:00 pm
Nature Story Time
@ Nature Discovery Center
Nov 21 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
What: Stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more for preschoolers and their caregivers. When: Every Wednesday at 4pm This is a free, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let them know if you are coming with a group of 6 or more so that they can be sure to have enough materials on hand for everyone.
Houston GREEN Film Series
6:30 pm
Houston GREEN Film Series
@ Rice Media Center
Nov 21 @ 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.
Sierra Club Meeting: How to Take Better Photos
7:00 pm
Sierra Club Meeting: How to Take Better Photos
@ Clear Lake Park - Meeting room
Nov 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This meeting of the Bay Area Sierra Club will feature a slideshow that will help you take more interesting photos of all of your holiday guests, of all of the flowers you receive, etc. Local Member Peter Bowman will teach four techniques that he learned from his famous Vietnamese teacher Do Anh Tuan. At the end of the lesson, attendees...
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HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday
9:00 am
HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday
@ Memorial Park Greenhouse
Nov 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteers meet the second and fourth Thursday of every month to 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. They will also have special seed collecting trips, invasive species removal workdays, and planting events in restored prairies. If you’re interested in volunteering for the...
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
9:00 am
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
Nov 22 @ 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
Nov 22 @ 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...
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
3:00 pm
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
@ The Bryan Museum
Nov 22 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each week, collect recipes based on vendor products and gain insider access to your local farmers’ market. If you’re interested in...
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Prairie Friday
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 23 @ 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
Nov 23 @ 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.
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
10:00 am
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Nov 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world. This program will run from September...
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
1:00 pm
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Nov 23 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world. This program will run from September...
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Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey
7:30 am
Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey
Nov 24 @ 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
Nov 24 @ 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...
Peach Street Farmers Market
8:00 am
Peach Street Farmers Market
@ Peach Street
Nov 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Their mission is to create an environment where people connect with area farmers, businesses, and neighbors through education, commerce, and entertainment fostering community, economic development, entrepreneurship, health and wellness in order to build a healthier Brazoria County.
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
8:00 am
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
@ St. John's parking lot
Nov 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market bring the bounty of the garden to Houstonians every Saturday year round, rain or shine, 8-12pm. Growers offer locally produced vegetables, fruits, farm products, dairy products, prepared foods, cut flowers and plants. The Urban Harvest’s colorful market supports a number of family farms and boosts the income of small growers from the area. School...
Woodlands Farmers Market
8:00 am
Woodlands Farmers Market
@ Grogan's Mill Center
Nov 24 @ 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
Nov 24 @ 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
Nov 24 @ 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
Nov 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it is It is to provide residents and visitors of both the District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a community gathering place, promote relationships with food producers and artisans, encourage local food production in and surrounding the...
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
9:00 am
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
Nov 24 @ 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
Nov 24 @ 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
Nov 24 @ 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
Nov 24 @ 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...
Arboretum’s Hawk Walk
10:00 am
Arboretum’s Hawk Walk
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Nov 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
 Take a walk on the wild side of the Arboretum at their Fall Hawk Walk. As you wander along the trail, you’ll make stops along the way to meet hawks, owls, falcons, and vultures. There will be photo opportunities as well as question and answer time at each stop. Don’t miss this chance to experience these magnificent creatures up-close and...
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap
10:00 am
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap
@ Mandell Park
Nov 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Nov 24 @ 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 The Women of Glenwood Walking Tour
10:00 am
Preservation Houston’s The Women of Glenwood Walking Tour
@ Glenwood Cemetery
Nov 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Please note that advance ticket purchase is required for this tour. Historic Glenwood Cemetery is known for its beauty, but the stories of the people buried there are just as compelling — especially Glenwood’s women, whose legacies range from the suffrage movement to the silver screen. This tour tells the stories of some of those fascinating women and their impacts locally...
Arboretum’s Hawk Walk
11:30 am
Arboretum’s Hawk Walk
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Nov 24 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Take a walk on the wild side of the Arboretum at their Fall Hawk Walk. As you wander along the trail, you’ll make stops along the way to meet hawks, owls, falcons, and vultures. There will be photo opportunities as well as question and answer time at each stop. Don’t miss this chance to experience these magnificent creatures up-close and...
Arboretum’s Hawk Walk
1:00 pm
Arboretum’s Hawk Walk
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Nov 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Take a walk on the wild side of the Arboretum at their Fall Hawk Walk. As you wander along the trail, you’ll make stops along the way to meet hawks, owls, falcons, and vultures. There will be photo opportunities as well as question and answer time at each stop. Don’t miss this chance to experience these magnificent creatures up-close and...
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 24 @ 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.
BNC’s Full Moon Hike
6:30 pm
BNC’s Full Moon Hike
@ Baytown Nature Center
Nov 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The monthly 90-minute hikes begin just after sunset. Join the Baytown Nature Center each month on the Saturday closest to the full moon to explore a different section of the nature center in hopes of seeing nocturnal animals. All sorts of things have been spotted – raccoons, opossums, coyotes, owls, fireflies and even flying squirrels! Hikers are asked to wear...
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Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Nov 25 all-day
We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 9:00am -1:00pm {October – May} Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (weekly) 10:00am -2:00pm East End Farmers Market (weekly)
Jones Park Bicycling
8:00 am
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Nov 25 @ 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
Nov 25 @ 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 LaCenterra
11:00 am
Farmers Market At LaCenterra
@ LaCenterra
Nov 25 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Farmers Market at LaCenterra is back! Make plans now to come out on the fourth Sunday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be local vendors and artisans selling honey, cheese, fresh eggs, seasonal vegetables & much more. If you are interested in being a vendor, visit yourneighborhoodfarmersmarket.com.
Natural History Demonstration
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 25 @ 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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Giving Tuesday at Levy Park
Giving Tuesday at Levy Park
@ Levy Park
Nov 27 all-day
 SAVE THE DATE: Join the movement and show your love for Levy Park on Tuesday, November 27! Donations, large or small, support the maintenance, operation, and programming of Levy Park. Mark your calendars for #givingtuesday or make a gift today!
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
10:00 am
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
@ Houston Audubon Society
Nov 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks, and crafts, your children will be inspired with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world around them. Each week’s Titmouse Club lesson features a different nature theme, focusing on Houston-area animals and habitats. Your children will enjoy nature stories and puppets, hands-on biofacts, nature crafts, up-close animal encounters, and a short walk in...
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
3:30 pm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ Plant It Forward Warehouse
Nov 27 @ 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
Nov 27 @ 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...
Sparrows: November 27 & December 1
7:00 pm
Sparrows: November 27 & December 1
@ HAS Office
Nov 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Register online at www.houstonaudubon.org or contact Juanita Perkins at jperkins@houstonaudubon.org Secretive and challenging to identify are what make this group of birds fun. The Upper Texas Coast is a great place to see wintering sparrows. Learn the key principles of identification that will enable you to separate the 17 different species that are possible. After this class you will no...
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Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2 Bird Survey
8:00 am
Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2 Bird Survey
@ Archbishop Fiorenza Park
Nov 28 @ 8:00 am
Meet in front of the bathrooms near the parking lot off Eldridge. Are you looking for a fantastic place to see an amazing array of birds? Join Houston Audubon on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Archbishop Fiorenza Park (Phase 2) between Eldridge and Highway 6 for the chance to see a multitude of species, get a good healthy walk...
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
9:00 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
Nov 28 @ 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...
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
10:00 am
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
@ Houston Audubon Society
Nov 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks, and crafts, your children will be inspired with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world around them. Each week’s Titmouse Club lesson features a different nature theme, focusing on Houston-area animals and habitats. Your children will enjoy nature stories and puppets, hands-on biofacts, nature crafts, up-close animal encounters, and a short walk in...
City Hall Farmers Market
11:00 am
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
Nov 28 @ 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,...
Houston Tomorrow presents Christof Spieler
12:00 pm
Houston Tomorrow presents Christof Spieler
@ Houston-Galveston Area Council
Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
 Christof Spieler, urban planner at Huitt-Zollars, lecturer at Rice, and former METRO board member, will present his new book, “Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of Transit.†The book compares rail and Bus Rapid Transit systems in 47 US metropolitan areas. Christof will talk about what lessons Houston can learn from the systems that have succeeded — and those that have not. The book is available from Amazon; more information at trainsbusespeople.org.
E.P.I.C Program
4:00 pm
E.P.I.C Program
@ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
Nov 28 @ 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...
Nature Story Time
4:00 pm
Nature Story Time
@ Nature Discovery Center
Nov 28 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
What: Stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more for preschoolers and their caregivers. When: Every Wednesday at 4pm This is a free, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let them know if you are coming with a group of 6 or more so that they can be sure to have enough materials on hand for everyone.
Houston GREEN Film Series – Living the Change
6:30 pm
Houston GREEN Film Series – Living the Change
Nov 28 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 Sometimes it can feel like the environmental, economic and social issues the world is currently facing are too big, too overwhelming, to be dealt with by individuals. Climate change, resource limits, economic downturn, social disconnection. Surely these issues can only be properly managed by our governments? Living the Change explores solutions to the global crises we face today – solutions...
Prairie Stampede: Awards Potluck
6:30 pm
Prairie Stampede: Awards Potluck
@ Houston Zoo - Brown Education Center
Nov 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 The Houston Zoo has extremely generously donated the use of the Brown Education Center for the annual HNPAT & CPP (Coastal Prairie Partnership) Prairie Stampede – the Awards Potluck. More information, including a signup sheet for the potluck, will be coming about this event. Some of the awards to be presented are: Dick Benoit Upper Texas Coast Prairie Award – This award...
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HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays
9:00 am
HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays
@ HPARD Greenhouse
Nov 29 @ 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
Nov 29 @ 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...
86th Texas Legislative Session Water Issues — A Preview of What’s to Come
1:30 pm
86th Texas Legislative Session Water Issues — A Preview of What’s to Come
@ Houston-Galveston Area Council
Nov 29 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
 Featured Speaker    Dr. Ken Kramer  The 86th Texas Legislative Session Water Issues – A Preview of What’s to Come Topic: The next regular session of the Texas Legislature opens in early January, and it may be a potentially pivotal one for the Houston-Galveston area in terms of how the Legislature addresses flooding and a number of other water issues. Although...
Kingwood Farmers Market
2:00 pm
Kingwood Farmers Market
@ Kingwood Town Center Park
Nov 29 @ 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...
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
3:00 pm
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
@ The Bryan Museum
Nov 29 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each week, collect recipes based on vendor products and gain insider access to your local farmers’ market. If you’re interested in...
2nd Annual Sip & See
5:30 pm
2nd Annual Sip & See
@ Kindred Hospital Heights
Nov 29 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 Join the American Lung Association in Texas, for their second annual “Sip & See†fundraiser. At this cocktail party, you will enjoy some delicious eats and drinks while you browse at their historical collection of Christmas Seals that goes back 100 years. They will also have a robust silent auction perfect for holiday gift giving ideas. You will hear updates...
“Spring Creek and the San Jacinto River-How’s the Water?†Lecture
7:00 pm
“Spring Creek and the San Jacinto River-How’s the Water?†Lecture
@ Houston Advanced Research Center
Nov 29 @ 7:00 pm
 The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. is sponsoring the Going Green Sustainability Lecture entitled “Spring Creek and the San Jacinto River-How’s the Water?†Steven Johnston, a Senior Planner in the Community and Environmental Department at the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), will discuss the current quality of water in Spring Creek and the West Fork of the San Jacinto River Watersheds. He will also tell...
Climate Justice Activist at Rothko Chapel
7:00 pm
Climate Justice Activist at Rothko Chapel
@ Rothko Chapel
Nov 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 Elizabeth Yeampierre, an internationally recognized Puerto Rican attorney and environmental and climate justice leader, will deliver the 2018 Frances Tarlton “Sissy†Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace, Social Justice, and Human Rights. Her lecture is entitled: “Climate Justice: The Time is Now, The Place is Here,â€. Yeampierre is the executive director of UPROSE and co-chair of the Climate Justice Alliance. The...
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All Earth is Waiting – An Advent Retreat
All Earth is Waiting – An Advent Retreat
@ Cramer Retreat Center
Nov 30 – Dec 1 all-day
 Escape from the frenzy of the start of the “Christmas shopping season†on an intimate, 24-hour retreat in the beauty of God’s good creation at the Cramer Retreat Center in Spring. This retreat invites you to get ready for the coming of Christ by exploring familiar Advent themes: hope, preparation, joy and peace, with the reconciliation of heaven and earth...
Prairie Friday
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 30 @ 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
Nov 30 @ 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.
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
10:00 am
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world. This program will run from September...
Tyke Hike
10:00 am
Tyke Hike
@ Baytown Nature Center
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tyke Hike is a free pre-school program for ages 3-5 with an adult. This season’s exciting topics include many hands-on nature activities for your tyke to enjoy. Schedule Sept. 28 – Birds Oct. 5 – Spiders Oct. 12 – Frogs and Toads Oct. 19 – Bats Oct. 26 – Halloween Nov. 2 – Owls Nov. 9 – Forest Walk Nov. 16...
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
1:00 pm
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Nov 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world. This program will run from September...
HREG Solar Workshop
2:00 pm
HREG Solar Workshop
@ TX/RX Labs
Nov 30 @ 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;...
Family Movie Night
6:00 pm
Family Movie Night
@ Levy Park
Nov 30 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 Friday 11/30 at 6:30 pm Family Movie Night sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital All aboard for Family Movie Night sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital! Guests are encouraged to come in their pajamas or holiday sweaters for the animated adaptation of the beloved Children’s book The Polar Express. No outside furniture is allowed, but blankets or park chairs can be used.
Memorial Park Movie Night
6:00 pm
Memorial Park Movie Night
@ Memorial Park - North Picnic Loop
Nov 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
MPC and Great Houston Off-Road Biking Association (GHORBA) host an outdoor screening of Red Bull’s North of Nightfall. This mountain bike documentary has environmental themes with all the excitement of a high adrenaline sports doc. This is Memorial Park Conservancy’s first outdoor movie. Free popcorn and beverages will be provided, and a food truck will be onsite. BYOB, picnicking, and...
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