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						1 Holiday Festival at Levy Park 12:00 pm Holiday Festival at Levy Park @ Levy Park Dec 1 @ 12:00 pm – Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Saturday 12/1 and Sunday 12/2 from 12 noon to 5 pm Levy Park Holiday Festival Bring the whole family for Levy Park’s Holiday Festival! You do not want to miss out on the line up of free activities and entertainment including a DIY station, dog ugly sweater contest, a holiday market, photo station with Santa Paws and Santa Claus, and... Water-Wise Village Challenge Water-Wise Village Challenge Oct 15 2018 – Apr 15 2019 all-day Tickets 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... All Earth is Waiting – An Advent Retreat All Earth is Waiting – An Advent Retreat @ Cramer Retreat Center Nov 30 – Dec 1 all-day Tickets Escape from the frenzy of the start of the â€œChristmas shopping seasonâ€ on an intimate, 24-hour retreat in the beauty of Godâ€™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... Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Dec 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... Peach Street Farmers Market 8:00 am Peach Street Farmers Market @ Peach Street Dec 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... Heights Epicurean Farmers Market 8:30 am Heights Epicurean Farmers Market @ Grace United Methodist Campus Dec 1 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm Tickets Farmer’s Markets are the alternative to the corporate store-house. Heights Epicurean’s farmers are dedicated to chemical-free, sustainable farming methods including humane aminal treatment, using Texas products in Texas. On the first Saturday of each month, everyone in the Heights Epicurean Farmers Market community reconvenes, pops up their tents, and joins the Greater Heights Community for some fun in the sunshine!Â Grace... Urban Harvest’s Starting a Community or School Garden Workshop 8:30 am Urban Harvest’s Starting a Community or School Garden Workshop @ University of Houston Downtown, Room A625 Dec 1 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Tickets There are many reasons for starting a community garden: creating a strong sense of community and stewardship; developing a communityâ€™s identity and spirit; providing a space for communities to grow safe, nutritious food; empowering communities with the knowledge to grow their own food and offering education and support to manage the food they grow and their own health. In this... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... Energy Corridor Farmers Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmers Market Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it isÂ 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 Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Friendswood Farmer’s Market 9:00 am Friendswood Farmer’s Market @ Stevenson Park Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets First Saturdays 9am to 1pm Memorial Park’s Fitness Fair 9:00 am Memorial Park’s Fitness Fair @ Memorial Park Conservancy Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Save the Date! Memorial Park Conservancy’s first ever Fitness Fair brings together the best in health, wellness, and fitness, right to YOUR Park! Fitness Fair will feature booths from local business, running clubs, and fitness groups. You can also sample new products, enjoy the food truck, and try out free fitness classes throughout the morning. This event is made possible... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done just that, establishing itself as one of Houstonâ€™s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and... Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up 9:00 am Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up @ Olivewood Cemetery Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up Olivewood is located next to White Oak Bayou, and is therefore surrounded by lush flora. It only takes about a week in the summer for the cemetery to be overrun with vegetation. Beyond routine mowing and weeding, the Descendants of Olivewood have begun projects to beautify individual plots, restoring the old landscaping that has changed with time.... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... Wildlife Center of Texas’ Charity Golf Event 9:00 am Wildlife Center of Texas’ Charity Golf Event @ TopGolf (Katy) Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Tee Off to Support the Houston SPCAâ€™s Wildlife Center of Texas The Wildlife Center of Texas isÂ is the only trauma and wildlife rehabilitation center in southeast Texas that treats all injured, sick, or orphaned native wildlife species. It is also the leading provider of wildlife and environmental education programs in the region. The Center is currently looking for sponsors... Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles 10:00 am Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles @ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary Dec 1 @ 10:00 am Tickets 1ST SATURDAY BOLIVAR FLATS BEACH RAMBLES Come explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary and see what the forces of nature have left for us on the beach and in the wrack lines with Sanctuaries Manager Pete Deichmann. Youâ€™ll walk along the beach and out onto the flats discovering the diversity of life along the gulf coast. It’s a perfect opportunity for... Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) 10:00 am Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) @ Salvage Warehouse Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets All ofÂ the material at Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse has been reclaimed from historic houses that Historic Houston has deconstructed, as well as individual items that have been brought to our SalvageÂ Warehouse.Â The Salvage Warehouse, now located at 1200 National, has become a regional resource for reclaimed building materials serving an 11 county region ofÂ Southeast Texas.Â Materials at the Salvage Warehouse include,... Mandell Park’s Toy Swap 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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. Nurture Nature Series: â€œBirdingâ€ 10:00 am Nurture Nature Series: â€œBirdingâ€ @ Baytown Nature Center Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Birds are always a popular topic at the Baytown Nature Center. In fact, people come from all around the area to bird at one of the favorite sites on the Texas Coastal Birding Trail. The centerâ€™s monthly Nurture Nature Series on Dec. 1, 2018,Â takes advantage of this designation by offering a basic birding program. Join BNC naturalist, Crissy Butcher as... Old Fashioned Christmas 10:00 am Old Fashioned Christmas @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets There’s nothing like Jones Park’s annualÂ Old-Fashioned ChristmasÂ to get you in the Yuletide spirit! Held the first Saturday in December, visitors are taken back in time for an evening of food and festive entertainment. Reservations are required for this event.Â Old-Fashioned Christmas is held the first Saturday in December. Witness and participate in holiday traditions of long ago as the homestead comes... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 1 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles. Houston Audubon’s Holiday at the Cabin 6:00 pm Houston Audubon’s Holiday at the Cabin @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Crafts for kids, hot chocolate and cider, yummy holiday treats, holiday movie on the lawn, shopping in the nature store, special guests, raffles and much more! No reservations required. Admission tickets will be sold at the door, $3.00 per person.
2 Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Dec 2 all-day Tickets 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 Dec 2 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in... Chimney Rock Market 12:00 pm Chimney Rock Market @ Chimney Rock Plaza Dec 2 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Chimney Rock Market is an outdoor market that features local artists and farmers. Beginning on Feb. 18, 2018, are open the first Sunday of each month. Their vendors sell mouth-watering eats and artisan gifts the whole family can enjoy. As always, four-legged friends are welcome. There will be plenty of treats for them too! When you’re done shopping, stop in... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.	3 SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity 1:30 pm SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity @ Varies Dec 3 @ 1:30 pm Tickets 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... Texans Play 60 4:00 pm Texans Play 60 @ Levy Park Dec 3 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Join theÂ Houston TexansÂ andÂ Texas Children’s HospitalÂ atÂ Levy Park HoustonÂ on Monday, December 3 for an evening of fun-filled events to keep your kids active! Register today:Â http://ow.ly/TWa530mxYdkÂ (Registration is not required to attend, but we will use this to send updated information before the event.) Event Details: â€¢ Check-in upon arrival for your PLAY 60 at the Park Passports. Completed passports will be eligible to... Bayou Land Conservancy Strategic Conservancy Plan meeting 5:00 pm Bayou Land Conservancy Strategic Conservancy Plan meeting Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Bayou Land Conservancy invites you to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. We would love your input for our Strategic Conservation. Discussions will be around the unique habitats in our area, and we want to hear what lands are important to you. Join us at Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC), 8801 Gosling... Data Jam – Texas Environmental Data 5:30 pm Data Jam – Texas Environmental Data @ TX/RX Labs Dec 3 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Sketch City hosts a data jam with One Breath Partnership and TX/RX Labs. Come join us to work with the BREATHE API and learn how to analyze environmental data in the Houston region.	4 Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets 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.Â Each weekâ€™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 Dec 4 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,... Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Dec 4 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote community education about the benefits of eating fresh, locally produced food.Â No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that... UH Sustainability Meetup – Urban Beekeeping 5:00 pm UH Sustainability Meetup – Urban Beekeeping @ University of Houston - Student Center Skyline Room (#223) Dec 4 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets We have all been hearing about how bee populations are declining, which has brought highlighted attention to the vital role pollinators play in our modern world. But how can you help bees and other pollinators in the city? Join the University of Houston’s Office of Sustainability as they welcome Shelley Rice, local bee expert, to teach us all how we... â€œTexas Bullet Train, Y’all Aboard!â€ Lecture and Tour 6:30 pm â€œTexas Bullet Train, Y’all Aboard!â€ Lecture and Tour @ Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) Dec 4 @ 6:30 pm Tickets The lightest, most aerodynamic and energy efficient train series to date–Shinkansen’s N700 Supreme–will be the latest addition to the railroad legacy of Houston, whose official city seal boasts a train engine as a symbol of progress. Michael J. Moore, VP of Texas Central, will present the latest generation of train technology that will link Houston to Dallas in a 90-minute...	5 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Dec 5 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas andÂ Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City Co-Op, Houston’s very first organic co-op. Organic Produce, Organic Community Our missionÂ is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Advanced Composter Training 10:00 am Advanced Composter Training @ AgriLife Extension Office - Fort Bend Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Compost has benefits in gardens and landscapes. Most people try what they think is composting but often end up with trash piles. This training is meant to help explain the correct way to home compost as well as the added benefits of its usages in the garden. It will include practical applications of composting for the home gardener with the... Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets 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.Â Each weekâ€™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... Winter Gator Tales with BNC 10:00 am Winter Gator Tales with BNC @ Baytown Nature Center Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Winter Gator Tales is a pre-school program for ages 3-5. The program is held every Wednesday, starting on Dec. 5, 2018, until Feb. 20, 2019. December 5Â – What is a Habitat December 12 – Preparing for Winter December 19 – Ice Melts December 26 – Nature Holiday Traditions January 2 – â€œRockâ€inâ€™ New Year! January 9 – Fur and Hair... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houstonâ€™s dramatic downtown urban setting. Â TheÂ City Hall Farmers MarketÂ features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hallâ€™s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,... Wednesday Bird Program – Christmas Bird Counts, Then and Now by Fred Collins 1:30 pm Wednesday Bird Program – Christmas Bird Counts, Then and Now by Fred Collins @ Kleb Woods Nature Center Dec 5 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Fredâ€™s â€œBirding Then and Nowâ€ program with Bob Honig was so popular that he was inspired to do another one. This time, Fred will be talking about how Christmas Bird Counts have changed over the last 50 years that heâ€™s been participating in them. E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Dec 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your community Make new friends Gain volunteer hours Have fun Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands... Nature Story Time 4:00 pm Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 5 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets 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. Conversations About Non-Fiction Books with Donna Mosher and Steve Stelzer 6:00 pm Conversations About Non-Fiction Books with Donna Mosher and Steve Stelzer @ Green Building Resource Center Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join Donna Mosher and Steve Stelzer to discuss non-fiction books through the lens of â€™The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possibleâ€™ by Charles Eisenstein. A couple years ago, Donna started a Facebook group to discuss TMBWOHKIP. At this educational seminar, Donna will mention some of her favorite passages, which Steve will then counter with similar or contrasting passages... UHCL presents “Earthrise” 6:00 pm UHCL presents “Earthrise” @ University of Houston Clear Lake Bayou Theater Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets University of Houston-Clear Lake is hosting a special screening of the award-winning film “Earthrise.” “Earthrise tells the story of the first image captured of the Earth from space in 1968. Told solely by the Apollo 8 Astronauts, the film recounts their experiences and memories and explores the beauty, awe and grandeur of the Earth against the blackness of space. “This... UHCL’s Film Screening: EarthRise 6:00 pm UHCL’s Film Screening: EarthRise @ UHCL Bayou Theatre Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets University of Houston-Clear Lake will host a special screening of award-winning film EarthRise. EarthRise tells the story of the first image captured of the Earth from space in 1968. This iconic image had a powerful impact on the astronauts and the world, offering a perspective that transcended national, political and religious boundaries. Told 50 years later, EarthRise compels us to... CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering 7:00 pm CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering @ The Black Labrador Pub Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Please join us to learn more about what is “cohousing” and what’s happening with cohousing in Houston. Come early and stay late if you want to chat more with the core members. Many of us arrive by 6:30 PM.Â Everyone is welcome! parking If the parking lot in the front is full, there is free parking in the garage behind the... Kinder Institute Forum: Bruce Katz 7:00 pm Kinder Institute Forum: Bruce Katz @ Museum of Fine Arts Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Bruce Katz, cofounder of New Localism Advisors, will reveal where the real power to create change lies and how it can be used to address our most serious social, economic and environmental challenges. For more information, visitÂ kinder.rice.edu/events.	6 Texas Children in Nature Summit and Champions Luncheon 7:30 am Texas Children in Nature Summit and Champions Luncheon @ Holiday Inn Corpus Christi Downtown Marina Dec 6 @ 7:30 am – Dec 7 @ 12:00 pm Tickets Registration is Open: Click here to get registered Texas Children in Nature will host the annual Summit and Champions Luncheon this year on December 6 & 7, 2018 in Corpus Christi. The Summit will bring together leaders from the health, education, conservation, faith and built-environment for two days of learning and turning inspiration into action. Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Â The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show Â how wetlands can be designed into flood... A Closer Look at Nature: What in the World is a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker? 10:00 am A Closer Look at Nature: What in the World is a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker? @ Kleb Woods Nature Center Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Learn about Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers at this program designed especially for school-aged children. Advanced Composter Training 10:00 am Advanced Composter Training @ AgriLife Extension Office - Fort Bend Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Compost has benefits in gardens and landscapes. Most people try what they think is composting but often end up with trash piles. This training is meant to help explain the correct way to home compost as well as the added benefits of its usages in the garden. It will include practical applications of composting for the home gardener with the... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity... Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3:00 pm Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Dec 6 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Music, prepared food, produce and more, all benefiting local non-profits. Join Urban Harvest on the first Thursday of every month on 3606 Main St. For more information, contact Urban Harvest atÂ info@urbanharvest.org orÂ 713.880.5540. Urban Harvest envisions a healthier city where everyone has access to locally-grown nutritious food harvest from sustainable community gardens and farms. They are improving the lives, soils, and... Septic System Maintenance Course for Homeowners 6:30 pm Septic System Maintenance Course for Homeowners @ Palacios Educational Pavilion Dec 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The Texas Water Resources Institute is offering free septic system maintenance courses for homeowners in Matagorda County. Presentations will cover basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities of a conventional septic system. To register, call 979-245-4100.	7 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 7 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday. Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Septic System Maintenance Course for Homeowners 9:30 am Septic System Maintenance Course for Homeowners @ Matagorda County Fairgrounds Multipurpose Room Dec 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets The Texas Water Resources Institute is offering free septic system maintenance courses for homeowners in Matagorda County. Presentations will cover basic understanding of the operational and maintenance activities of a conventional septic system. To register, call 979-245-4100. Advanced Composter Training 10:00 am Advanced Composter Training @ AgriLife Extension Office - Fort Bend Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Compost has benefits in gardens and landscapes. Most people try what they think is composting but often end up with trash piles. This training is meant to help explain the correct way to home compost as well as the added benefits of its usages in the garden. It will include practical applications of composting for the home gardener with the... Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Gardenâ€™s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home. For more information, visit hermannpark.org. Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets 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 Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets 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 Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets 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, visitÂ houstonaudubon.org/programs.	8 Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... Holiday with the Cranes: Coffee & Cranes… 8:00 am Holiday with the Cranes: Coffee & Cranes… @ Moody Gardens Golf Course Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Coffee & Cranes with Kristine Rivers Sandhill Cranes: Our Elegant Winter Guests Every winter Galveston is graced by the presence of our elegant guests, the Sandhill Cranes. Standing nearly 4 feet tall, with striking plumage, they are hard to miss! You have probably seen them on the Island, but how much do you know about this fascinating species? Take a... Peach Street Farmers Market 8:00 am Peach Street Farmers Market @ Peach Street Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets Free to attend, donations appreciated. Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Join the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center on the second Saturday of each month at the front door of the building for a two-hour bird walk led by Kelsey Low and Theo Ostler, a resident bird... Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market 8:00 am Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market @ St. John's parking lot Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... High Island Workdays 8:30 am High Island Workdays @ High Island Dec 8 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Workdays are held once a month, October through March on the second Saturday of the month. We start work around 8:30 AM and work until about noon, when we break for lunch, provided by Houston Audubon and prepared by the lunch crew. Lunch at the picnic area of Boy Scout Woods is a good chance to visit with other volunteers... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... Energy Corridor Farmers Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmers Market Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it isÂ 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 Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done just that, establishing itself as one of Houstonâ€™s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... Urban Harvest’s Insectary Gardens 9:30 am Urban Harvest’s Insectary Gardens @ Houston Museum of Natural Science, Moran Conference Room Dec 8 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Insectaries are fascinating gardens â€“ in bloom much of the time, and alive with some of natureâ€™s most interesting creatures. Organic gardeners depend on beneficial insects as one of many front-line defenses against pest species. Yet how do we invite them to choose our gardens as their home and hunting ground? Beneficials are attracted to a specific ecosystem that provides... A Polar Express Christmas 10:00 am A Polar Express Christmas @ Jones Hall Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets All aboard! Find your compartment and get ready for a magical journey to the North Pole onÂ The Polar Express. Featuring the original storybook images projected on the big screen, this timeless tale of a boy who believes will have your young ones waiting for the sound of Santaâ€™s sleigh! Plus, enjoy festive favorites like â€œFrosty the Snowmanâ€ and â€œLet it... ArCH’s 10th Annual Gingerbread Build Off 10:00 am ArCH’s 10th Annual Gingerbread Build Off @ Hermann Square Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Team registration for the 2018 event is open to local architecture firms, design professionals, students, and enthusiasts seeking the coveted Grand Prix de Show for their edible structure. Additional awards will be given in categories including 1st and 2nd Runner Up, Best Architectural Icon, Tallest Standing Structure, and many more. Competing teams will create their masterpieces using 100% edible materials.... HOLIDAY PARTY AT KINDER STATION 10:00 am HOLIDAY PARTY AT KINDER STATION @ Hermann Park Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Park is decked out to celebrate. This Saturday, December 8, join us for the Holiday Party at Kinder Station and the Holiday Market. The market, curated by Sawyer Flea, is the perfect place to grab some artisan goods from local makers. Check our website for a full list of dates... Mandell Park’s Toy Swap 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill. Morning in the Country 10:00 am Morning in the Country @ Blackwood Educational Land Institute Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Join Blackwood for a beautiful, relaxing morning in the country. Take a self-guided tour of the farm, enjoy a delicious lunch with ingredients from our gardens, take a class with our Farm Director or local experts, and more. Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting 10:30 am Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting @ Virtual Event Dec 8 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Citizensâ€™ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a non-partisan, grass-roots organization that works to create political will for climate solutions by building constructive and respectful working relationships with members of Congress. CCL advocates for Carbon Fee and Dividend (CF&D), a revenue-neutral, market-based climate change solution, with all revenue returned directly to households. Come out to their monthly meetings every 2nd Saturday of... Holiday in the Gardens and Winter Plant Sale 11:00 am Holiday in the Gardens and Winter Plant Sale @ Mercer Botanic Gardens Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate the holiday season with music, food, crafts, shopping, and more during Holiday in the Gardens at Mercer Botanic Gardens. This family-oriented event offers a holiday market, winter plant sale, and a Children’s Corner. Attractions include face painting, a visit from Santa, and holiday-themed crafts. Entrance is free, and childrenâ€™s activities are available while supplies last. Food, drinks, and holiday... Chasing Birds with Greg Whittaker 1:00 pm Chasing Birds with Greg Whittaker @ Moody Gardens Golf Course Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets In 2018, Greg Whittaker embarked on a yearlong survey of Moody Gardens 240 acre property with the intent to showcase the diversity of species that use the habitats or can be viewed from Moody Gardens throughout the year. The adjacent 170 acre golf course was added to the surveys in late January 2018 and the project was informally called the... Geocaching 101 1:00 pm Geocaching 101 @ Galveston Island State Park Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets 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: â€¢ Park entry fee... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles. Yoga in the Woods 3:30 pm Yoga in the Woods @ Huntsville State Park Dec 8 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets An afternoon of stress-free relaxation in the woods as Yoga Instructor Holly N. She will leadsÂ 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. Winter Farm-to-Table Experience 5:00 pm Winter Farm-to-Table Experience @ Blackwood Educational Land Institute Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets As of Dec. 3, 2018, there is only one spot left for the 2nd annual Blackwood holiday dinner. The evening includes delightful farm experiences, cocktail hour on the Baleyfield porch overlooking the gardens, a 5-course meal prepared with produce from their fields, and beer and wine pairings.Â Vegetarian alternatives available (please note in the dietary restrictions section). Owl Prowls in Southeast Houston 6:00 pm Owl Prowls in Southeast Houston @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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. Trees & Stars Winter Celebration 6:00 pm Trees & Stars Winter Celebration @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Join the Arboretum and the Houston Astronomical Society for a winter celebration. Enjoy festive food, Saint Arnold beer, Katz Coffee, and a hot chocolate bar inside. Outside, hike through the winter woods and look through telescopes to see the moon and stars. Wear walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The Arboretum will alert you three days in advance about shifting to... 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 Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Join Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. for their â€œVegan 2nd Saturdaysâ€ Monthly Meetings, Presentations & Vegan Potlucks Held on the â€œ2nd Saturdaysâ€ of each month, they will enjoy a delicious vegan potluck and meeting, along with a discussion, film screening, food demo or speaker presentation on intersectional issues of veganism, animal rights, environmentalism, nonviolence, health and more. Each month will be... KPB’s 25th Annual Tour De Lites 6:30 pm KPB’s 25th Annual Tour De Lites @ Shadycrest Elementary School Dec 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Keep Pearland Beautiful will be hosting its 25th Annual Tour de Lites Family Bicycle Ride on Saturday, December 8. The one and a half hour evening recreational ride begins at 7 p.m. at Shadycrest Elementary and goes through the Green Tee Subdivision to view the Christmas lights. Registration/ check-in for the ride ends at 6:30 p.m. There will be a...
9 Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Dec 9 all-day Tickets 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 Dec 9 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in... Farmers Market at Bridgeland 12:30 pm Farmers Market at Bridgeland Dec 9 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets The market is a monthly gathering of high-quality vendors bringing fresh local produce, pastured meats, free-range eggs, goat cheese, honey, jellies, pasta, pickles, live plants, natural home & pet products, soaps, lotions, and much more right to your neighborhood! The market is located in the parking lot adjacent to the Activity Center in the community of Bridgeland. Due to local... Holiday in the Park 1:00 pm Holiday in the Park @ Sheldon Lake State Park Dec 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Get in the holiday spirit at Sheldon Lake State Park Join Sheldon Lake State Park rangers for an afternoon filled with festive fun. There will be activities and crafts for you to enjoy with friends and family. Be sure to stop by and get in the holiday spirit! Jewish Culture Fest 1:00 pm Jewish Culture Fest @ Levy Park Dec 9 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center brings you an afternoon to celebrate Jewish culture. This event will feature live music, crafts, specialty foods, art and social action projects, and an amazing Summer Camp Fun Tent.Â Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.	10 Hermann Park Bird Survey 7:30 am Hermann Park Bird Survey @ Hermann Park Dec 10 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am Tickets Hermann Park Bird Survey Leaders: Skip Almoney and Peter Tsan They meet atÂ 8:00 AM (7:30 in the summer months). Take the Parking Lot D entry from Masks are optional for vaccinated participants and social distancing is recommended. Please wear a mask if unvaccinated. Please contact Julie Francis atÂ hermannparkbirdsurvey@gmail.com if you’d like to participate. The Hermann Park Survey is conducted... SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity 1:30 pm SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity @ Varies Dec 10 @ 1:30 pm Tickets 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... 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 Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets 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. TCEQ RESTORE Public Input Meetings 6:30 pm TCEQ RESTORE Public Input Meetings @ Texas A&M University-Galveston, Room 100 (Auditorium), Classroom Laboratory Building (Building 3700) Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality have been hosting meetings to receive input from the public on priorities for available RESTORE funding, which benefits coastal areas of Texas and other states along the Gulf of Mexico. The RESTORE funds come from penalties assessed for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.	11 Readiness for Resilience: Discovery Workshop 9:30 am Readiness for Resilience: Discovery Workshop @ University of Houston Student Center South Multipurpose Room (Building 565) Dec 11 @ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Tickets Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host Readiness for Resilience: A Smart Technology Roadmap for Texas Discovery WorkshopÂ at University of Houston Student Center South Multipurpose Room, 4455 University Drive, Building 565, Houston. Participants are invited to provide input about the challenges and successes during and after Harvey. The conversation will continue at a Spring 2019 conference with community leaders, stakeholders,... Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets 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.Â Each weekâ€™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 Dec 11 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,... Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Dec 11 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote community education about the benefits of eating fresh, locally produced food.Â No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that... White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The White Oak Bayou Association board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except November) at 7:00 pm.Â If you would likeÂ to join us for our board meetings, please call 765-426-1743 to confirm.Â From time to time we change our meeting venue. In November, the Association holds its annual meeting. Winter Birds: December 11 & 15 7:00 pm Winter Birds: December 11 & 15 @ HAS Office Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm Tickets Register online at www.houstonaudubon.org or contact Juanita Perkins at jperkins@houstonaudubon.org In this class we will focus on the many species who winter in our region, including raptors, waterbirds, sparrows, and other land birds. Comes with a field trip for Saturday, December 15, 7:30am-4:00pm Member cost: $75 Non-member cost:$90	12 Deadline: Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence Deadline: Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence Dec 12 all-day Tickets Applications are being accepted for the Ruder Bruner Award for Urban Excellence, a national design award celebrating transformative places that contribute to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of American cities. One Gold Medal ($50,000 cash award) and four Silver Medals ($10,000 cash award) are awarded each biennial. To be eligible, projects must be urban, built, and located within the... Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Dec 12 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas andÂ Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City Co-Op, Houston’s very first organic co-op. Organic Produce, Organic Community Our missionÂ is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through... Deer Park Prairie: Workday 9:00 am Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie Dec 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Visitation of Deer Park Prairie is by appointment only. Since the prairie will be attended on scheduled workdays, they will be ideal days to visit. Please email Lan.shen@txgcmn.org for appointment on either workdays or any other days. 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536 Â https://goo.gl/maps/RtcecLSFnp22 Please bring a signed liability release:Â adult or Â adult+children Please do not park directly in... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 12 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets 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.Â Each weekâ€™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... Winter Gator Tales with BNC 10:00 am Winter Gator Tales with BNC @ Baytown Nature Center Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Winter Gator Tales is a pre-school program for ages 3-5. The program is held every Wednesday, starting on Dec. 5, 2018, until Feb. 20, 2019. December 5Â – What is a Habitat December 12 – Preparing for Winter December 19 – Ice Melts December 26 – Nature Holiday Traditions January 2 – â€œRockâ€inâ€™ New Year! January 9 – Fur and Hair... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houstonâ€™s dramatic downtown urban setting. Â TheÂ City Hall Farmers MarketÂ features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hallâ€™s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Dec 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your community Make new friends Gain volunteer hours Have fun Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands... Nature Story Time 4:00 pm Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 12 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets 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. Holiday Open House 5:30 pm Holiday Open House @ Air Alliance Houston Dec 12 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Join Air Alliance Houston for their end of year open house to celebrate their collective accomplishments and learn about upcoming campaigns. The Open House will be held on Wednesday, December 12th from 5:30-8:30pm at their office on Leeland. Honoring Barry Moore at AIAH Holiday Party 5:30 pm Honoring Barry Moore at AIAH Holiday Party @ Museum of Fine Arts Houston Dec 12 @ 5:30 pm Tickets Barry Moore, FAIA will be honored at the AIAH Annual Holiday Party at the MFAH with AIA Houstonâ€™s Award for Career Distinction. AIAH will purchase, with your donations, an object designed by an architect for the MFAH/AIA Design Collection. To view the objects in the collection, visit aiahouston.us2.list-manage.com.	13 HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday 9:00 am HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Volunteers meetÂ 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 youâ€™re interested in volunteering for the... HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays 9:00 am HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays @ HPARD Greenhouse Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Habitat Restoration Our volunteer group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at theÂ HPARD Greenhouse. We propagate plants from locally collected native seed. A typical workday may include seeding pots, bumping up trays into 1-gallon containers, separating seedlings, and weeding pots. We will also have special seed collecting trips, invasive species removal workdays,... Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse 9:00 am Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Anyone interested in native plants is invited to join Gulf Coast Master NaturalistsÂ on theÂ propagation workdays on second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 9:00 am to noon.Â Â Please note this is the new site in Memorial Park.Â RSVP to Lan Shen at Lan.Shen@TXgcmn.org 713-771-1415 or Celeste Mead atÂ Celeste.Mead@txgcmn.orgÂ 832-680-7263Â or just come on out! Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Â The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show Â how wetlands can be designed into flood... The Houston Green Book Discussion Group 12:00 pm The Houston Green Book Discussion Group @ Downtown Main Library Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets The second Thursday of each month book group for learning more about green themes including the environmental, social and economic approaches to sustainability. For more information visit Facebook.com Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Dec 13 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity... Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3:00 pm Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Dec 13 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets 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... Preserving Your Harvest: Jelly Making 101 6:00 pm Preserving Your Harvest: Jelly Making 101 @ Hermann Park Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Thursday, December 13, 6 pm â€“ 7:30 pm Did you have a bumper crop from your garden this season? Join Kyle Wolfe in the McGovern Centennial Gardens as he shares the basics of preserving your garden fruits and vegetables through canning and demonstrates step-by-step how to make a simple jelly from produce harvested in the garden. Tickets are FREE for... Holiday Social with TAEP, AWMA-GCC, and SAME 6:30 pm Holiday Social with TAEP, AWMA-GCC, and SAME @ Saint Arnold Brewing Company Dec 13 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Join the Texas Association of Environment Professionals (TAEP), the Air and Waste Management Association- Gulf Coast Chapter (AWMA-GCC), and the Society for American Military Engineers Houston/Galveston Post (SAME) for a fun celebration, games, and as always, great networking and camaraderie. Saint Arnold draft beers and root beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and BBQ dinner will be served,Â so please don’t forget to tip... The Texas Association of Environment Professionals (TAEP): Holiday Social 6:30 pm The Texas Association of Environment Professionals (TAEP): Holiday Social @ Saint Arnold Brewing Company Dec 13 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Please joinÂ TAEP,Â A&WMA-GCC,Â andÂ SAMEÂ for a fun celebration, games, raffle, prizes, and as always, great networking and camaraderie!!Â Saint Arnold draft beers and root beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and BBQ dinner will be served! Cost: $35 for members of TAEP, AWMA-GCC, or SAMEÂ (Note:Â AWMA and SAME members, please contact your organization for the member discount code) $45Â forÂ non-members Make your reservation now!Â Reservation deadline is...	14 Audubon Christmas Bird Count Audubon Christmas Bird Count @ Various locations Dec 14 2018 – Jan 5 2019 all-day Tickets The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is Dec. 14, 2018, through Jan. 5, 2019, each year. Organized by the National Audubon Society, this global, all-volunteer effort collects data on local bird populations. Individual counts are open to birders of all levels, and there is no fee to participate. Several events are scheduled across the region. For details and dates for each... Cypress Top Senior History Bus Trip Cypress Top Senior History Bus Trip @ Varies Dec 14 – Dec 15 all-day Tickets RSVPÂ by emailingÂ cypresstop@pct3.comÂ or calling (281) 357-5324 to be added to theÂ wait list. Must be at least 50 years of age to participate. You may only sign up yourself and/or plus one (friend/spouse).Â 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: TCEQâ€™s Take Care of Texas Video Contest for Students Deadline: TCEQâ€™s Take Care of Texas Video Contest for Students Dec 14 all-day Tickets The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) invites students in 6th through 12th grades to enter the annual Take Care of Texas Video Contest. The contest deadline is Friday, December 14, 2018, and the public will have the opportunity to pick their favorite videos January 10 through 24, 2019. The Take Care of Texas Video Contest is a fun way... Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 14 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday. Texas City Prairie Preserve Volunteer Workdays 8:30 am Texas City Prairie Preserve Volunteer Workdays @ Texas City Prairie Preserve Dec 14 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and get back to nature? Become a Nature Conservancy volunteer! Weâ€™ve established aÂ robust volunteer programÂ at ourÂ Texas City Prairie Preserve, a 2,300-acre expanse of coastal prairie and marshland just south of Houston. Established in 1995, the preserve provides vital habitat for more than 280 different bird species. Its coastal grasslands also act... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Gardenâ€™s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home. For more information, visit hermannpark.org. Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets 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 Dec 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets 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... Webinar: Wetlands Ecology Variation Across the US 2:00 pm Webinar: Wetlands Ecology Variation Across the US @ Online Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets This is the fourth webinar in ASWM and NRCSâ€™s jointly-developed nine-part wetland training webinar series. The webinar will begin with a presentation on the variability in wetlands across the country, including how specific wetland functions and services vary by wetland type. The webinar will then move to a second presentation on wetland benefits and their impact on other resources at...	15 Audubon Bird Survey 7:30 am Audubon Bird Survey @ Hogg Bird Sanctuary Dec 15 @ 7:30 am Tickets Leader: Cin-Ty Lee Houston Audubon isÂ 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 atÂ 7:30 a.m. If the gate is locked,... 4th Saturday Bird Walks 8:00 am 4th Saturday Bird Walks @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_ Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Join Bethany Foshee, Edith Moore Sanctuary Manager, and Paul Fagala ofÂ Wild Birds Unlimited, for a free bird walk atÂ Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary, September through May on the 4thÂ Saturday of the month. Bird walks last 1 hour.Â 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 Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Baytown Farmers Market hosts it’s monthly Market on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Town Square on Texas Avenue. The vibe is similarÂ to a Hallmark movie setting. Come out to a peaceful environment to shop for your goods as well as helping support local consumers, performers, artist, crafters, and entrepreneurs. Calling all... Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... Houston Arboretum Bird Survey 8:00 am Houston Arboretum Bird Survey @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets 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 Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... Monthly Volunteer Day at Buffalo Bayou Park 8:30 am Monthly Volunteer Day at Buffalo Bayou Park @ Wortham Insurance Visitor Center at The Water Works Dec 15 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership forÂ community-wide volunteer days at Buffalo Bayou ParkÂ happening theÂ third Saturday of eachÂ month. Whether volunteering as a large or small group, or individually, your efforts will lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy. Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks, including... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... Community Workdays 9:00 am Community Workdays @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_ Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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. â€“ 12 p.m., once a month on the 4th Saturday from September through May (3rd Saturday in November and December).Â Â 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 Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it isÂ 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 Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done just that, establishing itself as one of Houstonâ€™s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and... Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up 9:00 am Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up @ Historic Olivewood Cemetery Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Olivewood is located next to White Oak Bayou, and is therefore surrounded by lush flora. It only takes about a week in the summer for the cemetery to be overrun with vegetation. Beyond routine mowing and weeding, the Descendants of Olivewood have begun projects to beautify individual plots, restoring the old landscaping that has changed with time. If you have... Sheldon’s Volunteer Orientation 9:00 am Sheldon’s Volunteer Orientation @ Sheldon Lake State Park Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Looking for a new team to join? A new hobby? A new group? A new place to call your own? Sheldon Lake State Park is just around the corner! Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center has something for everyone. If you’re into habitat restoration and love getting dirty, if you enjoy teaching others about the endless wonders of... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park 9:00 am Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park @ Don Greene Nature Park Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join us Every 3rd Saturday of every month at “The Don Greene Nature Park”. A new, one acre Harris County neighborhood pocket park left to the county and dedicated in honor of Don Greene’s memory on October 2015. The Friends of Don Greene is a new non-profit dedicated to restoring the property to it’s original glory from the days when... Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) 10:00 am Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) @ Salvage Warehouse Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets All ofÂ the material at Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse has been reclaimed from historic houses that Historic Houston has deconstructed, as well as individual items that have been brought to our SalvageÂ Warehouse.Â The Salvage Warehouse, now located at 1200 National, has become a regional resource for reclaimed building materials serving an 11 county region ofÂ Southeast Texas.Â Materials at the Salvage Warehouse include,... Mandell Park’s Toy Swap 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... Houston Audubon’s Hands-On Science Program 1:00 pm Houston Audubon’s Hands-On Science Program @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary Dec 15 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets 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 â€“ Craft: Leaf Art Dec 15: Christmas in the Woods â€“ Craft: Creative Natural Ornaments The... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 15 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles. 4th Saturday Nature Walks 2:00 pm 4th Saturday Nature Walks @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_ Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Join Houston Audubon for a free nature walk atÂ 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.
16 Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Dec 16 all-day Tickets 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 Dec 16 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.	17 SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity 1:30 pm SPARK Park Dedications: Volunteering Opportunity @ Varies Dec 17 @ 1:30 pm Tickets 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... Brays Bayou Association Meeting 7:30 pm Brays Bayou Association Meeting @ The Gathering Place Dec 17 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The Brays Bayou Association meets the third Monday of each month at The Gathering Place. Brays Bayou Association does not currently have a website.	18 Habitat Work Days 9:00 am Habitat Work Days @ NOA I Bldg, UHCL Dec 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets There are many opportunities for you to get involved with EIH’s WaterSmart Habitat. Whether you’re looking for community service hours, or just a change of pace.Â Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. Volunteering at EIH is a... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Dec 18 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,... Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Dec 18 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote community education about the benefits of eating fresh, locally produced food.Â No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that... Public Meeting on Coastal Texas Protection & Restoration Feasibility Study 5:30 pm Public Meeting on Coastal Texas Protection & Restoration Feasibility Study @ Bay Area Community Center Dec 18 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Texas General Land Office, began an examination in November 2015 of the feasibility of constructing projects for coastal storm risk management and ecosystem restoration along the Texas coast. Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Feasibility Study, also known as the Coastal Texas Study, will involve engineering, economic and environmental analyses on... HREG Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm HREG Monthly Meeting @ United Way-Greater Houston Dec 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets All are welcome to Houston Renewable Energy Group’s monthly meetings! They will have a presentation on an interesting aspect of renewable energy in Houston, review HREG business, progress, and plan events. After the meeting, they usually spend some time socializing and finding out what is happening on the renewable scene in Houston from each other. Monthly Meetings are the best...	19 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Dec 19 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas andÂ Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City Co-Op, Houston’s very first organic co-op. Organic Produce, Organic Community Our missionÂ is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 19 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Winter Gator Tales with BNC 10:00 am Winter Gator Tales with BNC @ Baytown Nature Center Dec 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Winter Gator Tales is a pre-school program for ages 3-5. The program is held every Wednesday, starting on Dec. 5, 2018, until Feb. 20, 2019. December 5Â – What is a Habitat December 12 – Preparing for Winter December 19 – Ice Melts December 26 – Nature Holiday Traditions January 2 – â€œRockâ€inâ€™ New Year! January 9 – Fur and Hair... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Dec 19 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houstonâ€™s dramatic downtown urban setting. Â TheÂ City Hall Farmers MarketÂ features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hallâ€™s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Dec 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your community Make new friends Gain volunteer hours Have fun Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands... Nature Story Time 4:00 pm Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 19 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets 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 Dec 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The films presented by the Houston Green Film Series are free to public and funded by volunteer efforts, in-kind contributions and donations from the public. In general, the series is screened on the third Wednesday of each month. For current films, visit the Houston Green Films website or Facebook page.	20 Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour 9:00 am Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour @ Houston Community ToolBank Dec 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets Every third Thursday of the month from 9:00 to 10:00 am the Houston Community ToolBank host an open warehouse tour. The ToolBank lends tools (hammers, shovels, saws, etc.) and items (tents, tables, chairs, safety gear, etc.) to nonprofits, community groups and corporate volunteers for charitable projects. Access to ToolBank tools eliminates the need for agencies and groups to incur the... Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Dec 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Â The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show Â how wetlands can be designed into flood... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Dec 20 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity... Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3:00 pm Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Dec 20 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets 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... NPSOT Houston Chapter Holiday Dinner 7:00 pm NPSOT Houston Chapter Holiday Dinner @ Maggianoâ€™s Little Italy Restaurant (Post Oak) Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets An annual tradition ofÂ the NPSOT Houston Chapter is its holiday dinner party. On Thursday, December 20, 2017, at 7:00 pmÂ you can join fellow NPSOT Houston Chapter members and friends at Maggianoâ€™s Little Italy atÂ 2019 Post Oak Blvd. Houston, Texas 77056.Â Festivities start promptly at 7:00 pm.Â It is said that dining at Maggianoâ€™s with theirÂ Italianâ€“American cuisine isÂ reminiscent of a SundayÂ dinner at grandmotherâ€™s...	21 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 21 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday. Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 21 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Gardenâ€™s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home. For more information, visit hermannpark.org. Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets 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 Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets 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...	22 Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey 7:30 am Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey Dec 22 @ 7:30 am Tickets Bird Survey, Saturday, FebruaryÂ 27, 7:30 a.m. with Damien Carey 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536Â See (MAP for more details) Please bring a signed liability release:Â adult or Â adult+children Please do not park directly in front of our neighborsâ€™ houses â€“ park across the street. As always on the prairie, wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. For seed collecting, bring... Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Dec 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... Peach Street Farmers Market 8:00 am Peach Street Farmers Market @ Peach Street Dec 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... Deer Park Prairie: Workday 9:00 am Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Workday: Fourth Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m.Â toÂ noon or later Visitation of Deer Park Prairie is by appointment only. Since the prairie will be attended on scheduled workdays, they will be ideal days to visit. Please email HNPAT@TexasPrairie for appointment on either workdays or any other days. 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536 Â (Check out the map for... Energy Corridor Farmers Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmers Market Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it isÂ 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 Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done just that, establishing itself as one of Houstonâ€™s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... Mandell Park’s Toy Swap 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 22 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles. Full Moon Hike with BNC 5:00 pm Full Moon Hike with BNC @ Baytown Nature Center Dec 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Join Baytown Nature Center as they explore a different section of the nature center in the hopes of seeing nocturnal animal inhabitants. All sorts of things have been seen: no lions, tigers, or bears, but definitely raccoons, opossums, coyotes, owls, fireflies and even flying squirrels. Hikers are asked to wear comfortable clothing. Young children should not attend since hikers have...
23 Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Dec 23 all-day Tickets 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 Dec 23 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Dec 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in... Farmers Market At LaCenterra 11:00 am Farmers Market At LaCenterra @ LaCenterra Dec 23 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets 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, visitÂ yourneighborhoodfarmersmarket.com. Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.	24	25 Habitat Work Days 9:00 am Habitat Work Days @ NOA I Bldg, UHCL Dec 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets There are many opportunities for you to get involved with EIH’s WaterSmart Habitat. Whether you’re looking for community service hours, or just a change of pace.Â Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. Volunteering at EIH is a... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Dec 25 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,... Rice University Farmers Market 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Dec 25 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote community education about the benefits of eating fresh, locally produced food.Â No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that...	26 Christmas Tree Recycling Christmas Tree Recycling @ Stella Roberts Recycling Center Dec 26 2018 – Jan 12 2019 all-day Tickets Make sure that your Christmas Tree is ready to be recycled. You bought a live Christmas tree this year and want to dispose of it. The environmentally responsible thing is to keep the tree out of the landfill, but in order to recycle your tree, you must avoid flocking and tinsel of any type. After Christmas, remove your tree from... Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2 Bird Survey 8:00 am Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2 Bird Survey @ Archbishop Fiorenza Park Dec 26 @ 8:00 am Tickets 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 AudubonÂ 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) Dec 26 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas andÂ Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City Co-Op, Houston’s very first organic co-op. Organic Produce, Organic Community Our missionÂ is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 26 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Winter Gator Tales with BNC 10:00 am Winter Gator Tales with BNC @ Baytown Nature Center Dec 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Winter Gator Tales is a pre-school program for ages 3-5. The program is held every Wednesday, starting on Dec. 5, 2018, until Feb. 20, 2019. December 5Â – What is a Habitat December 12 – Preparing for Winter December 19 – Ice Melts December 26 – Nature Holiday Traditions January 2 – â€œRockâ€inâ€™ New Year! January 9 – Fur and Hair... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Dec 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houstonâ€™s dramatic downtown urban setting. Â TheÂ City Hall Farmers MarketÂ features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hallâ€™s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Dec 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your community Make new friends Gain volunteer hours Have fun Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands... Nature Story Time 4:00 pm Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center Dec 26 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets 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.	27 HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday 9:00 am HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Dec 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Volunteers meetÂ 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 youâ€™re interested in volunteering for the... HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays 9:00 am HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays @ HPARD Greenhouse Dec 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Habitat Restoration Our volunteer group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at theÂ HPARD Greenhouse. We propagate plants from locally collected native seed. A typical workday may include seeding pots, bumping up trays into 1-gallon containers, separating seedlings, and weeding pots. We will also have special seed collecting trips, invasive species removal workdays,... Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Dec 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Â The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show Â how wetlands can be designed into flood... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Dec 27 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity... Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3:00 pm Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Dec 27 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets 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... “Let’s Protect Our Earth!” seminar 6:00 pm “Let’s Protect Our Earth!” seminar @ North Channel Library Dec 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets JoinÂ EmpowerE in understanding how we all can save Mother Earth by empowering everyone around us. They will have a veryÂ interactive seminar followed by a networking session. EmpowerE wants to go beyond the formal education system and begin educating ourselves and others around us about what we all can do to better the planet. See the truth of the current state...	28 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 28 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday. Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 28 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour 10:00 am Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour @ Katy Prairie Conservancy Field Office Dec 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets All ages are welcome at the Indiangrass Preserve for a free walking tour on the Ann Hamilton Trail.Â Come learn about the history and value of the coastal prairie and KPC’s role in preserving these vanishing lands. Please bring water and meet the tour guide at the Field Office. Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Dec 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Gardenâ€™s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home. For more information, visit hermannpark.org. Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Dec 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets 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 Dec 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets 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... Winter Chill Out 1:00 pm Winter Chill Out @ Memorial Park Conservancy Dec 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Bring the whole family to Memorial Park for an afternoon of winter fun –enjoy campfire treats and outdoor games led by Memorial Park Conservancy staff. REI staff will be joining the fun with camp chairs, jet boils to boil water, and camp coffee/ hot coca supplies.Â MPC’s Visitor Services Supervisor, Kelly McCann, will be there to also answer questions and give... Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour 2:00 pm Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour @ Katy Prairie Conservancy Field Office Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets All ages are welcome at the Indiangrass Preserve for a free walking tour on the Ann Hamilton Trail.Â Come learn about the history and value of the coastal prairie and KPC’s role in preserving these vanishing lands. Please bring water and meet the tour guide at the Field Office.	29 Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Dec 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... Peach Street Farmers Market 8:00 am Peach Street Farmers Market @ Peach Street Dec 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... Energy Corridor Farmers Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmers Market Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it isÂ 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 Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done just that, establishing itself as one of Houstonâ€™s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Dec 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour 10:00 am Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour @ Katy Prairie Conservancy Field Office Dec 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets All ages are welcome at the Indiangrass Preserve for a free walking tour on the Ann Hamilton Trail.Â Come learn about the history and value of the coastal prairie and KPC’s role in preserving these vanishing lands. Please bring water and meet the tour guide at the Field Office. Mandell Park’s Toy Swap 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Dec 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles. Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour 2:00 pm Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour @ Katy Prairie Conservancy Field Office Dec 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets All ages are welcome at the Indiangrass Preserve for a free walking tour on the Ann Hamilton Trail.Â Come learn about the history and value of the coastal prairie and KPC’s role in preserving these vanishing lands. Please bring water and meet the tour guide at the Field Office. Adult Owl Prowl (16+) 6:00 pm Adult Owl Prowl (16+) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Dec 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The Adult Owl Prowl is the perfect way to spend a Saturday night in nature. Learn about the wise and wonderful owls you can find in Houston, and get up close and personal with live owls from the Wildlife Center of Texas. After the presentation, participants will head out into the woods to look for owls (and other nocturnal animals)...
30 Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Dec 30 all-day Tickets 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) Christmas Bird Count (2 shifts) 6:00 am Christmas Bird Count (2 shifts) @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary Dec 30 @ 6:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Birders of all skill levels are welcome. The Arboretum will run the count in two â€œshifts.â€ You are welcome to come just for one shift, or you can do both. The first shift will be from 6 â€“ 9 a.m. Meet at the back door of the Nature Center building at 6 am. Youâ€™ll sign in, grab a coffee, and... Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Dec 30 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Dec 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Dec 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.	31 Deadline: Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship Deadline: Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship Dec 31 all-day Tickets The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative awards three scholarships to the authors of the three best Apprentice Ecologist essays. Applicants should embody the spirit of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative by demonstrating personal leadership and environmental stewardship in their project. Middle school, high school, or undergraduate college/university students (ages 13-21) are eligible to apply. The deadline for this scholarship is Dec. 31, 2018.

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