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					1 K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community 8:00 am K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community Jan 3 @ 8:00 am – Mar 31 @ 3:09 pm Tickets Thank you for your interest in theÂ â€œAll aboard! Thereâ€™s a place for you in the maritime community!â€Â Art Contest sponsored by the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Inter-American Committee on Ports of the Organization of the American States (CIP-OAS).Â We welcome submissions from students enrolled in grades K-12 living in the... SPRING SYMPOSIUM at Rothko Chapel: “Toward a Better Future, Transforming the Climate Crisis” 7:00 pm SPRING SYMPOSIUM at Rothko Chapel: “Toward a Better Future, Transforming the Climate Crisis” @ Rothko Chapel and University of St. Thomas Feb 28 @ 7:00 pm – Mar 2 @ 4:30 pm Tickets Join the Rothko Chapel and University of St. Thomas for a three day symposium exploring the current climate crisis, its impact on vulnerable communities, and mitigation efforts being implemented locally and nationally. Given the global interconnected-ness of the climate crisis, the symposium will explore how best to move to a zero emission, low carbon economy through the engagement of presenters... 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... Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 1 @ 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 Mar 1 @ 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 Mar 1 @ 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 Mar 1 @ 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 Mar 1 @ 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... Preservation Houstonâ€™s Cornerstone Dinner 6:30 pm Preservation Houstonâ€™s Cornerstone Dinner @ River Oaks Country Club Mar 1 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Celebrate the talented people who are using historic preservation to make Houston a better, more interesting place to live during The Cornerstone Dinner. John L. Nau III is chairing Preservation Houstonâ€™s signature event. During the event, Harriet & Truett Latimer will accept Preservation Houstonâ€™s 2019 Presidentâ€™s Award for their outstanding contributions to historic preservation in Houston and Texas. Preservation Houston...	2 Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 2 @ 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 Mar 2 @ 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 Mar 2 @ 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 Mar 2 @ 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 Mar 2 @ 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... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Mar 2 @ 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 Mar 2 @ 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 Mar 2 @ 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 Mar 2 @ 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 Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets First Saturdays 9am to 1pm Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done just that, establishing itself as one of Houstonâ€™s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and... Naturalist Explorers (ages 5-8): Defenders of Planet Earth 9:00 am Naturalist Explorers (ages 5-8): Defenders of Planet Earth @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Naturalist Explorers introduces children ages 5 to 8 to environmental and natural history topics in a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere. Classes include a short introduction inside followed by handsâ€on, engaging activities outside. Parents are welcome to participate with their child, or drop them off. This spring, come and learn how to be a Planet Defender! Discover how to make wise... Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up 9:00 am Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up @ Olivewood Cemetery Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up Olivewood is located next to White Oak Bayou, and is therefore surrounded by lush flora. It only takes about a week in the summer for the cemetery to be overrun with vegetation. Beyond routine mowing and weeding, the Descendants of Olivewood have begun projects to beautify individual plots, restoring the old landscaping that has changed with time.... Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5): Animals of the Night 9:00 am Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5): Animals of the Night @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 10:15 am Tickets As the sun sets a whole new world comes to life. Explore the nighttime world as parents and children learn all about nocturnal animals. Journey down armadillo tunnels, learn how to echo-locate, and meet two of the most amazing Houston mammals as the group ventures into the night and see whoâ€™s awake out there.Â Tadpole Troopers is a nature class andÂ outdoor... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Mar 2 @ 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... Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles 10:00 am Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles @ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary Mar 2 @ 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 Mar 2 @ 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 Mar 2 @ 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 Mar 2 @ 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. Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Mar 2 @ 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... Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo 10:00 am Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo @ Lone Star College-Montgomery Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo and Spring Fling â€“ a free, how-to event â€“ affords families, youth and adults a chance to get outdoors â€“ learn about the natural environment â€“ recognize the significance healthy forests, trees, wildlife, and pollinators have on clean air, clean water and our overall health. If you have a question about one tree or hundreds,... Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo 10:00 am Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo @ Lone Star College-Montgomery Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo and Spring Fling â€“ a free, how-to event â€“ affords families, youth and adults a chance to get outdoors â€“ learn about the natural environment â€“ recognize the significance healthy forests, trees, wildlife, and pollinators have on clean air, clean water and our overall health. For more information, visitÂ www.lonestar.edu/WildlifeExpo. Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 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 Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Mar 3 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 Mar 3 @ 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 Mar 3 @ 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 Mar 3 @ 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 Mar 3 @ 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. A Garden Party at Hope Farms 2:00 pm A Garden Party at Hope Farms @ Hope Farms Mar 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Jackie Fair & Sharon Sanders invites you to A Garden Party at Hope Farms to celebrate the new Recipe for Success Foundation S.P.I.C.E. Guild Sunday, March 3 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hope Farms 10401 Scott Street Houston, TX 77051 RSVP below or to events@recipe4success.org Attire: Sunday Garden Get more information RSVP Now Jameson Love Thy Neighborhood 3:00 pm Jameson Love Thy Neighborhood @ 8th Wonder Brewery Mar 3 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets You’re invited! Make plans now to join us for a fun afternoon at one of Houston’s best #SundayFunday downtown spots: 8th Wonder Brewery. We’ll be joined by Jameson Irish Whiskey and our friends at Keep America Beautiful. It’ll be a great time to enjoy some cool refreshments, hang out with friends and find out about Jameson’s Love They Neighbor Campaign....	4 Registration Deadline for Surface Water Quality Monitoring Course Registration Deadline for Surface Water Quality Monitoring Course Mar 4 all-day Tickets The Environmental Institute of Houston at the University of Houston-Clear Lake is offering a two-part training course focusing on surface water quality monitoring techniques. This course will cover methods and protocols outlined in the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Surface Water Quality Monitoring guidelines. The partial course (March 18) will cover fundamental techniques for water quality and hydrological monitoring. The... Tyke Hike (18 months – 3 years) 9:30 am Tyke Hike (18 months – 3 years) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 4 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Tickets Encourage your childâ€™s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors!Â Children 18 months to 3 years, with their adult companions, can join a naturalist for a story reading, a simple nature activity or craft, and a stroller-friendly hike on the beautiful Arboretum trails. Enjoy an interesting new nature experience each week with themes such as turtles, armadillos, spiders,... Arboretum’s Home School Program (ages 5-12) 1:00 pm Arboretum’s Home School Program (ages 5-12) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets A different three-week science unit is taught each month, with classes consisting of instructional time, hands-on activities, and outdoor activities. Extension ideas will be provided to parents so they can follow up with lessons and activities at home. Visit houstonarboretum.org for the class schedule.	5 â€œReflecting on Practiceâ€ coaching workshop â€œReflecting on Practiceâ€ coaching workshop @ Houston Zoo Mar 5 – Mar 7 all-day Tickets Reflecting on Practice is a professional learning program that immerses novice and experienced science educators in informal environments in discussions about, reflections on, and applications of research and theory in learning and teaching science. The ideas and tasks in the program create and strengthen a shared knowledge base and professional language among educators within an institution. It makes public the... Habitat Work Days 9:00 am Habitat Work Days @ NOA I Bldg, UHCL Mar 5 @ 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... Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Mar 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... Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours 10:30 am Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours @ Cypress Top Historic Park Mar 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours 1:30 pm Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours @ Cypress Top Historic Park Mar 5 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Mar 5 @ 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 Mar 5 @ 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... Evening Film Screening “Backyard Wilderness” 6:30 pm Evening Film Screening “Backyard Wilderness” @ Cockrell Butterfly Center Mar 5 @ 6:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Join Erin Mills, director of the HMNS Cockrell Butterfly Center, for this special evening screening ofÂ Backyard Wilderness 3D. This film illustrates how the environment is influenced by human activities, how species depend on one another for survival, and how ecosystems change throughout the seasons. Backyard Wilderness: The Wild Around You 3DÂ is generously supported by LyondellBasell. Early Bird through 2/26 –...	6 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Mar 6 @ 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 Mar 6 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Mar 6 @ 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... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Mar 6 @ 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 Mar 6 @ 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 Mar 6 @ 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. CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering 7:00 pm CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering @ The Black Labrador Pub Mar 6 @ 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...	7 HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays 9:00 am HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays @ HPARD Greenhouse Mar 7 @ 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,... KPC Greenhouse Volunteers 9:00 am KPC Greenhouse Volunteers @ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse Mar 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Memorial Park Conservancy has generously offered Katy Prairie Conservancy use of their greenhouse while the Native Seed Nursery at KPCâ€™s field office in Waller is being renovated. Volunteers will help grow plants that will be used for various Katy Prairie Conservancy spring projects and for the Great Grow Out. The Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse is located in Memorial Park... Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Mar 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Â The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show Â how wetlands can be designed into flood... Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) 10:00 am Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids that love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are welcome to participate with... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Mar 7 @ 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 Mar 7 @ 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 Mar 7 @ 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...	8 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 8 @ 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. Delores Fenwick Nature Center Grand Opening 9:00 am Delores Fenwick Nature Center Grand Opening @ Delores Fenwick Nature Center Mar 8 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets The Delores Fenwick Nature Center (DFNC) is Pearlandâ€™s newest environmental education facility. The Nature Center aims to provide hands-on educational opportunities to the community through programs, workshops, and field trips. A state-of-the-art classroom easily accommodates 50 guests and features a smart board system and built-in speakers to provide a deluxe indoor learning experience. An outdoor pavilion provides opportunities for outdoor... Children’s Nature Classes 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 8 @ 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 Mar 8 @ 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 Mar 8 @ 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 Mar 8 @ 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... Info Session: Recovering Americaâ€™s Wildlife Act 1:30 pm Info Session: Recovering Americaâ€™s Wildlife Act @ United Way of Greater Houston, Meeting Room AB Mar 8 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets If passed, the Recovering Americaâ€™s Wildlife Act would benefit all of us, bringing more than $63 million per year to Texas for at-risk wildlife and habitat conservation, research, nature education, and outdoor recreation. Please join Texas Alliance for Americaâ€™s Fish & Wildlife and their partners at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to learn more about the need for, and benefits...	9 Armand Bayou Bird Survey 7:00 am Armand Bayou Bird Survey @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 9 @ 7:00 am Tickets The monthly bird count will begin at 7 a.m., starting off from the front parking lot of Armand Bayou Nature Center, dispersing from there. Please try and be here by 7 a.m. as gates will lock promptly at 7:05. If you plan on attending, feel free to shoot Andrew Hamlett an email or just show up. 47th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta 7:30 am 47th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta @ Allen's Landing Park Mar 9 @ 7:30 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for Texasâ€™ largest canoe and kayak race â€“ the 47th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta on March 9th. Paddlers, ages 12 and up, are encouraged to participate in the 15-mile race along the scenic Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are entering competitively or paddling for pleasure, you wonâ€™t want to miss out on this longstanding Houston tradition. Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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 Mar 9 @ 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... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 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. 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 Mar 9 @ 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...
10 Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Mar 10 – May 21 all-day Tickets Birding is the birder’s equivalent to a walkathon, but better (because you get to look at birds all day). Teams of 2 or more (typically 4-5) compete to count as many bird species as possible in a consecutive 24-hour period. Birdathon is primarily a fundraiser, so teams also compete to raise the most money for the best cause: bird conservation.... Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Mar 10 – Mar 11 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 Mar 10 @ 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 Mar 10 @ 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 Mar 10 @ 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... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 10 @ 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 Central Solar Co-op info session 2:00 pm Houston Central Solar Co-op info session @ Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church Mar 10 @ 2:00 pm Tickets Do you live in Houston and want to go solar? Now’s your chance! NeighborsÂ have formed theÂ The Houston Central Solar Co-opÂ with the help ofÂ Solar United Neighbors to make it easier to save money on the purchase of solar panels, while building a community of local solar supporters. Join HREG for an information session to learn about solar energy as well as...	11 Arboretum’s Spring Break Camp (4-12) Arboretum’s Spring Break Camp (4-12) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 11 – Mar 15 all-day Tickets Naturalists use a variety of tools to explore the natural world, but most rely on the tools we are all born with: our senses! Children will explore their own senses and then discover which animals taste through their feet, which have natural radar, which can locate prey by sensing heat, and which have eyes that contain 30,000 lenses. Join the... BNC’s Spring Break Camp BNC’s Spring Break Camp @ Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center Mar 11 – Mar 15 all-day Tickets Let your imagination soar into this high flying week of exploration. Campers will build water rockets, kites, and more as they discover objects in flight. Are you ready to hop into the pilot’s seat? Each camp-day will be from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. BNC’s Spring Break Camp is dedicated for students grade 4-6. Registration begins Feb. 1, 2019. Hermann Park Bird Survey 7:30 am Hermann Park Bird Survey @ Hermann Park Mar 11 @ 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... Blackwood Farm School 9:00 am Blackwood Farm School @ Blackwood Educational Land Institute Mar 11 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Blackwood Farm School is an excellent complement to all pedagogy. Their goal is to teach students a strong work ethic as they learn where food comes from, and connect classroom studies to real world situations. Students will leave empowered to utilize their new skills to continue modeling the indispensable role of restorative, resilient food systems in daily life. This once-monthly,... Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable 1:30 pm Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable @ H-GAC Conference Room A, Second Floor Mar 11 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets The PNA Roundtable serves as a forum for discussion of issues related to parks and natural areas, promotes the PNA Award Program, and maintains a regional inventory of parks. The PNA roundtable facilitates information exchange and planning efforts between various stakeholders and collaborators to protect and preserve parks and natural areas across the region. For more information, visit www.h-gac.com. 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 Mar 11 @ 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.	12 Habitat Work Days 9:00 am Habitat Work Days @ NOA I Bldg, UHCL Mar 12 @ 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... Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Mar 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... Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours 10:30 am Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours @ Cypress Top Historic Park Mar 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours 1:30 pm Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours @ Cypress Top Historic Park Mar 12 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Coastal Basin Bacteria Reduction Meeting 2:00 pm Coastal Basin Bacteria Reduction Meeting @ Brazoria County Library- Lake Jackson Mar 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Oyster Creek (Basin 11) H-GAC and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality invite area stakeholders to help create a plan to reduce high concentrations of bacteria found in two coastal basins. This meeting is to discuss sources of bacteria, to form committees to consider options to reduce bacteria, and to develop plans to act on those options are scheduled for... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Mar 12 @ 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 Mar 12 @ 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 Hearing on DRAFT Management Plan 6:00 pm Public Hearing on DRAFT Management Plan @ Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District Mar 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets The Lone Star GCD Board of Directors will hold a hearing open to the public on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, beginning at 6:00 PM in the James B. “Jim” Wesley Board Room located in the District’s offices at 655 Conroe Park North Drive, Conroe, Texas. At this time a summary presentation of the DRAFTÂ Groundwater Management Plan will be offered, and... White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting Mar 12 @ 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.	13 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Mar 13 @ 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 Mar 13 @ 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 Mar 13 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Mar 13 @ 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... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Mar 13 @ 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,... “Stronger Together: Partnering with the Disability Rights Movement” Webinar 1:00 pm “Stronger Together: Partnering with the Disability Rights Movement” Webinar @ Online Mar 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets This webinar will continue on America Walks’ September Walking Towards Justice episode that explored the potential partnerships between walk-ability advocates and the disability rights movement. Learn how communities are becoming more inclusive and accessible and tools and resources to do the same.Â This webinar is intended for those just starting out on the walking path as well as those interested... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Mar 13 @ 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 Mar 13 @ 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.	14 Deadline: Exhibitor Registration for Earth Day Houston Deadline: Exhibitor Registration for Earth Day Houston Mar 14 – Mar 15 all-day Tickets Hosted by Discovery Green Conservancy in partnership with Citizens’ Environmental Coalition, and sponsored by Green Mountain Energy, this year’s Earth Day event will be on Apr. 14, from noon to 5 p.m. Featuring exhibits, bands, food, speakers, and more, the 2019 celebration supports Discovery Green’s mission of providing free events that promote a healthy environment and sustainable operations. Exhibitor space... GBF’s Workshop Series on Native Plants Gardening 9:00 am GBF’s Workshop Series on Native Plants Gardening @ HGAC Mar 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Galveston Bay Foundation would like to invite you to participate in their upcoming Workshop Series on Native Plants Gardening. The purpose of these workshops is to gather your input on what is an acceptable list of plants based on different ecological regions in the Houston-area with the goal of developing a â€œNative Plants Gardening Toolkit for Non-Gardeners.â€ The toolkit... HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday 9:00 am HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Mar 14 @ 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... Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse 9:00 am Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Mar 14 @ 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 Mar 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Â The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show Â how wetlands can be designed into flood... Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) 10:00 am Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids that love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are welcome to participate with... The Houston Green Book Discussion Group 12:00 pm The Houston Green Book Discussion Group @ Downtown Main Library Mar 14 @ 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 Mar 14 @ 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 Mar 14 @ 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... Craft Asylum – Second Thursdays 6:00 pm Craft Asylum – Second Thursdays @ Texas Art Asylum Mar 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Leave your troubles at the door, and join us for a chill craft event, second Thursdays from 6-8pm. Bring what you’re making, and hang out with us while we’re making what we’re making. Knit, crochet, embroider, slow stitch, paint, draw, collage, quill, whittle — whatever. BYOB — light snacks provided. Must be over 18. Midway Atoll: The Effect of Plastic Pollution on Birds with Anna Vallery 7:00 pm Midway Atoll: The Effect of Plastic Pollution on Birds with Anna Vallery @ United Way Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Despite being thousands of miles from civilization, plastic pollution from Asia and the Americas constantly washes up on the pristine shores of Midway. Plastic is found in the stomachs of the many birds that call the atoll home. Midway has since become the heart of the plastic pollution movement and is inspiring cities far away, like Houston, to do better....	15 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 15 @ 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 Mar 15 @ 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 Mar 15 @ 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 Mar 15 @ 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 Youth Climate Rally 12:00 pm Houston Youth Climate Rally @ Houston City Hall Mar 15 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets On March 15th, in Houston City Hall, from 12-2 p.m., Houston students/climate activists/teachers will be gathering to demand Texas legislators take action against climate change. Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies 1:00 pm Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center Mar 15 @ 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...	16 Audubon Bird Survey 7:30 am Audubon Bird Survey @ Hogg Bird Sanctuary Mar 16 @ 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,... Baytown Farmers Market 8:00 am Baytown Farmers Market @ Town Square Mar 16 @ 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 Mar 16 @ 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 Mar 16 @ 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 Mar 16 @ 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 Mar 16 @ 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... Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys 8:00 am Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys @ Willow Waterhole Park Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Nature Discovery Center partners with Houston AudubonÂ to conduct monthly surveys atÂ Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve, a 290-acre park on the site of aÂ Harris County Flood Control District retention pond project.Â Participants can help by either spotting birds or helping to identify them on this 2.5 hour long survey. This is a great way to get involved with Houstonâ€™s citizen science community.... Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Mar 16 @ 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 Mar 16 @ 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... NHS Hill Hike 8:45 am NHS Hill Hike @ Bessie Swindle Community Center Mar 16 @ 8:45 am Tickets Hit the Hill with Nature Heritage Society for a fun andÂ exhilarating hike. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. It’s a family affair.Â The Trail is approximately 2.5 miles; shorter routes are available. Registration will begin at 8:45 a.m., and the hike will follow shortly after at 9. Bolivar Beach Clean-up 9:00 am Bolivar Beach Clean-up @ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Houston Audubon is hosting a beach clean-up at Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary and is asking for your help to prepare it for migrating and winter resident shorebirds. These clean-ups provide a great opportunity to witness the wildlife of Bolivar, the activity on the ship channel, and experience hands-on conservation by keeping beaches clean. The Audubon will provide gloves, bags, water,... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Mar 16 @ 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 Mar 16 @ 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 Mar 16 @ 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 Mar 16 @ 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... Laudato Siâ€™ & Catholic Ecological Awakening 9:00 am Laudato Siâ€™ & Catholic Ecological Awakening @ Villa de Matel Convent Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join Sisters of Charity for a morning of critical reflection on one of the greatest moral challenges of our time, stopping Climate Change and protecting our Common Home. What is the responsibility of the individual Christian and the role of the local Church? “TEDTalk”- style presentations and a panel of local Catholic leaders will discuss the responsibility of individual Christians... Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Mar 16 @ 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 Mar 16 @ 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... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Mar 16 @ 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 Mar 16 @ 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 Mar 16 @ 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 Mar 16 @ 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 Mar 16 @ 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 Mar 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 Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Mar 17 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) Tour de Houston 6:00 am Tour de Houston @ Houston City Hall Mar 17 @ 6:00 am Tickets Now in its 14th year, the Tour de Houston presented by Apache Corporation is the perfect outdoor event for all cyclist levels, from the leisure rider to cycling competitors, and it is a recommended BP MS150 training ride. The ride will conclude with a post-ride party at City Hall for participants and volunteers with live music and lunch. For more... Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 17 @ 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 Mar 17 @ 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... Houston Central Solar Co-op info session 10:00 am Houston Central Solar Co-op info session @ Bellaire United Methodist Church Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Do you live in Houston and want to go solar? Now’s your chance! NeighborsÂ have formed theÂ The Houston Central Solar Co-opÂ with the help ofÂ Solar United Neighbors to make it easier to save money on the purchase of solar panels, while building a community of local solar supporters. Join HREG for an information session to learn about solar energy as well as... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 17 @ 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.	18 Surface Water Quality Monitoring Training Surface Water Quality Monitoring Training @ University of Houston-Clear Lake Mar 18 – Mar 21 all-day Tickets The Environmental Institute of Houston offers a two-part course following the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) Surface Water Quality Monitoring (SWQM) guidelines. The partial course (March 18) will cover fundamental techniques for TCEQâ€™s water quality and hydrological monitoring. The full course (March 18-21) will cover additional techniques and protocols for biological and physical habitat monitoring, emphasizing wadeable stream sampling... Tyke Hike (18 months – 3 years) 9:30 am Tyke Hike (18 months – 3 years) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 18 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Tickets Encourage your childâ€™s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors!Â Children 18 months to 3 years, with their adult companions, can join a naturalist for a story reading, a simple nature activity or craft, and a stroller-friendly hike on the beautiful Arboretum trails. Enjoy an interesting new nature experience each week with themes such as turtles, armadillos, spiders,... Arboretum’s Home School Program (ages 5-12) 1:00 pm Arboretum’s Home School Program (ages 5-12) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets A different three-week science unit is taught each month, with classes consisting of instructional time, hands-on activities, and outdoor activities. Extension ideas will be provided to parents so they can follow up with lessons and activities at home. Visit houstonarboretum.org for the class schedule. Brays Bayou Association Meeting 7:30 pm Brays Bayou Association Meeting @ The Gathering Place Mar 18 @ 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.	19 Audubon Bird Survey 8:00 am Audubon Bird Survey @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Mar 19 @ 8:00 am Tickets Meeting Time: 8:00 a.m. in front of the restrooms Leaders: Mary Anne Weber, Skip Almoney Precinct 4â€™s Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve is an 80-acre property featuring Marshall Lake, which spans approximately 40 acres, plus a staff building, paved roads and parking lots, restroom facilities, and 1.7 miles of trails. Houston Audubon’s survey takes place on the third TuesdayÂ of each month starting in... 9 Natives Showcase Garden 9:00 am 9 Natives Showcase Garden @ HMNS Mar 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) is partnering with Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) to install the first 9 Natives Showcase Garden. The 9 Natives Showcase Garden will be located near the HMNS Cockrell Butterfly Center and in close proxmity to the METRORail line on San Jacinto Street. This â€œshowcase garden,â€ featuring nine Texas native plants, will demonstrate how individuals can... Habitat Work Days 9:00 am Habitat Work Days @ NOA I Bldg, UHCL Mar 19 @ 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... Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Mar 19 @ 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... Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours 10:30 am Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours @ Cypress Top Historic Park Mar 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours 1:30 pm Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours @ Cypress Top Historic Park Mar 19 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Mar 19 @ 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 Mar 19 @ 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... City of Houston Climate Action Plan Meeting 6:00 pm City of Houston Climate Action Plan Meeting @ Sunnyside Multiservice Center Mar 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The City of Houston’s office of Sustainability, has begun drafting aÂ Climate Action Plan. The goal is to create ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and establish a pathway to meet the Paris Agreement goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, while also decreasing traffic congestion, improving air quality, and reducing costs through energy efficiency and renewable energy. The target... HREG Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm HREG Monthly Meeting @ United Way-Greater Houston Mar 19 @ 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...	20 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Mar 20 @ 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 Mar 20 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Mar 20 @ 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... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Mar 20 @ 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 Mar 20 @ 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 Mar 20 @ 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. HNPAT’s Monthly Program featuring Michael Eason 6:30 pm HNPAT’s Monthly Program featuring Michael Eason @ Houston Red Cross Building Mar 20 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Michael Eason, author of Wildflowers of Texas, works in the private sector as a conservation botanist for Texas Flora. Texas Flora is a Facebook group devoted to plant identification in Texas and adjacent states in Mexico. He performs botanical inventories and rare plant surveys on private and public lands, primarily in the Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion. To learn more about Michael,... Houston GREEN Film Series 6:30 pm Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center Mar 20 @ 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. Houston GREEN Film Series – A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet 6:30 pm Houston GREEN Film Series – A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet @ Rice Media Center Mar 20 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet is the first big-picture exploration of the environmental movement â€“ grassroots and global activism spanning fifty years from conservation to climate change. Directed and written by Mark Kitchell, Academy Award-nominated director of Berkeley in the Sixties, and narrated by Robert Redford, Ashley Judd, Van Jones, Isabel Allende and Meryl Streep.... Houston Green Film Series: A fierce Green Fire 6:30 pm Houston Green Film Series: A fierce Green Fire @ The Rice Media Center Mar 20 @ 6:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Please join CEC, theÂ Houston Green Film Series, the Rice Media Center, and additional partners on March 20, 2019, forÂ A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet, the first big-picture exploration of the environmental movement – grassroots and global activism spanning fifty years from conservation to climate change. Inspired by theÂ bookÂ of the same name, the film chronicles the largest...	21 Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour 9:00 am Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour @ Houston Community ToolBank Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets Every third Thursday of the month from 9:00 to 10:00 am the Houston Community ToolBank host an open warehouse tour. The ToolBank lends tools (hammers, shovels, saws, etc.) and items (tents, tables, chairs, safety gear, etc.) to nonprofits, community groups and corporate volunteers for charitable projects. Access to ToolBank tools eliminates the need for agencies and groups to incur the... HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays 9:00 am HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays @ HPARD Greenhouse Mar 21 @ 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,... KPC Greenhouse Volunteers 9:00 am KPC Greenhouse Volunteers @ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Memorial Park Conservancy has generously offered Katy Prairie Conservancy use of their greenhouse while the Native Seed Nursery at KPC’s field office in Waller is being renovated. Volunteers will help grow plants that will be used for various Katy Prairie Conservancy spring projects and for the Great Grow Out. The Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse is located in Memorial Park... Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Â The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show Â how wetlands can be designed into flood... Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) 10:00 am Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids that love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are welcome to participate with... Hats in the Park 11:30 am Hats in the Park @ McGovern Centennial Gardens Mar 21 @ 11:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Thursday, March 21, 11:30 am Join Hermann Park Conservancy for Hats in the ParkÂ on Thursday, March 21, in the McGovern Centennial Gardens. The event raises funds to support the Conservancy’s mission, and begins with a champagne reception in the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion followed by a luncheon on the beautiful Centennial Green. This year, Hats in the Park will be... TAEP Luncheon Meeting: Construction Permit 11:30 am TAEP Luncheon Meeting: Construction Permit @ Cadillac Bar Mar 21 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Speaker: Nathan Suttle, VRX Topic: The Construction General Permit: Why the permit matters and what’s new Gardening for Birds, Butterflies and Other Pollinators course 1:30 pm Gardening for Birds, Butterflies and Other Pollinators course @ Rice University Mar 21 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets As birds, butterflies and bees become increasingly imperiled, more homeowners are creating gardens to nurture and sustain pollinators. These dynamic gardens not only support wildlife but also provide an attractive and healthy environment for people. Master gardener and naturalist Glenn Olsen explains which wildflowers, flowering shrubs, fruit trees and even vegetables offer food and shelter for pollinators. Learn to create... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Mar 21 @ 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 Mar 21 @ 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... After School Nature Explorers Club 4:00 pm After School Nature Explorers Club @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary Mar 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets The After School Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children, 6-12 years old, who are interested in investigating the great outdoors. During each session, they will explore the natural world, focusing on native habitats and wildlife. They will go on nature hikes, dip-net in the ponds, meet live animals, and practice outdoor skills such as tracking, foraging, building shelters,... NPSOT Houston Chapter Meeting 6:45 pm NPSOT Houston Chapter Meeting @ American Red Cross building Mar 21 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets All of the activities,Â such as NPSOT monthly meetings and field trips, are open to the public and nearly all are free. New Location starting summer 2019: American Red Cross building, IH-69 (Southwest Freeway). The building is located on the North side feeder just West of Kirby. Social time and refreshments: 6:45 pm Meeting start:Â 7:15 GCAG Presentation by Greg Whittaker 7:00 pm GCAG Presentation by Greg Whittaker @ Wortham Auditorium, first floor, Rosenberg Library Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 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 â€œ410 acre...	22 Deadline: Society for the Advancement of Youth applications Deadline: Society for the Advancement of Youth applications Mar 22 – Mar 23 all-day Tickets The Society for the Advancement of Volunteer Youth, SAVY, provides students 14 to 17 years of age with the opportunity to volunteer within their community while gaining experience in a variety of career fields. Through the SAVY program, participants have an experience that only Moody Gardens can offer. How to Apply:Â Applicants must submit a completed Moody Gardens SAVY Volunteer application... TX ASLA Conference – registration deadline TX ASLA Conference – registration deadline Mar 22 all-day Tickets Register before March 22, early bird attendee registration prices. Full two day conference registration includes one Awards Luncheon ticket. You may purchase additional Awards Luncheon tickets for guests. You must be a current Texas ASLA member and signed in to get the member pricing. The conference will be held at the Irving Convention Center.Â For more information, visit www.texasasla.org. Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 22 @ 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 Mar 22 @ 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 Mar 22 @ 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 Mar 22 @ 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 Mar 22 @ 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...	23 Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey 7:30 am Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey Mar 23 @ 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... Woodland Park Bird Survey 7:30 am Woodland Park Bird Survey @ Woodland Park Mar 23 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am Tickets Meet count leader Jason Bonilla in the parking lot of Woodland Park. Please note that the park does not have a maintained trail system. As such, there is a lot of poison ivy that is somewhat unavoidable when walking the park and looking for birds. Additionally, there are terrain changes and unstable areas. Participants should wear long pants and closed-toe... 4th Saturday Bird Walks 8:00 am 4th Saturday Bird Walks @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_ Mar 23 @ 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... Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 23 @ 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 Mar 23 @ 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 Mar 23 @ 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 Mar 23 @ 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... NPSOT Spring Symposium (in Austin) 8:45 am NPSOT Spring Symposium (in Austin) @ Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Mar 23 @ 8:45 am – 3:45 pm Tickets The 2019 Spring Symposium speakers will be: Shannon Brown – Ecosystems Regeneration Artisans (ERA) Landscapes, â€˜Rainscapesâ€™; Michael Eason – â€˜Plants of the Chihuahuan Desertâ€™; George Cates of Native American Seed – â€˜Perspectives on Native Plantsâ€™; Claire Jenkins and Ariel Cummins of the Cibolo Nature Center will speak on the â€˜Cibolo Nature Centerâ€™; and Ben Pfeiffer of Firefly.org, â€˜Fireflies of Texasâ€™. Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Mar 23 @ 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_ Mar 23 @ 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... Deer Park Prairie: Workday 9:00 am Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie Mar 23 @ 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... Educator Workshop– Nature Based Learning 9:00 am Educator Workshop– Nature Based Learning @ Houston Zoo Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Discover new ways to help your students fall in love with nature. Children have a natural affinity with nature. Evidence shows that regular contact with nature enhances creativity, boosts academic performance and ultimately increases focus, attention and enthusiasm for learning. Through this workshop, teachers will learn techniques to help create meaningful connections between their students and the natural world in... Energy Corridor Farmers Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmers Market Mar 23 @ 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 Mar 23 @ 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 Mar 23 @ 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 Mar 23 @ 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 Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... Kids Market Day 2019 10:00 am Kids Market Day 2019 @ Gregory Lincoln Education Center Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Our Kid-grown, kid-sold market will be held this year on Saturday, March 23, 2019. This farmers market will be run entirely by kids and students. Schools will bring lettuce mix, carrots, mustard greens, herbs, kale, and lots of big bountiful chard. St. Catherine’s Montessori environmental teachers and their kid market team will sell their hand-made soap and body care products... Mandell Park’s Toy Swap 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Mar 23 @ 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 Mar 23 @ 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 Mar 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. Saturdays in Nature program 1:00 pm Saturdays in Nature program @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets On the fourth Saturday of each month (September-May), Houston Audubon Docents 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, guided nature walks, and hands-on fun. 4th Saturday Nature Walks 2:00 pm 4th Saturday Nature Walks @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_ Mar 23 @ 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. Brew on the Bayou 4:00 pm Brew on the Bayou @ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Mar 23 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory for their second annual Brew on the Bayou. Come sample and enjoy specialty brews from local breweries as well as wines. Listen to live music, grab a bite to eat from local food trucks and check out some hot items during their silent auction. Tickets are $20/person in advance – call 979-480-0999. Tickets will...
24 Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Mar 24 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 Mar 24 @ 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 Mar 24 @ 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... Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival 10:00 am Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival @ Hermann Park Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Mark your calendars for the sixth annualÂ Hermann Park ConservancyÂ Kite FestivalÂ on Sunday, March 24! Join thousands of your fellow Houstonians from all over the city as they gather on Miller Hill to fly kites of all shapes and colors. This free festival is a day full of live entertainment, interactive activities and crafts, face painting, food trucks, andâ€“of courseâ€”kite flying! Hermann... Sixth Annual Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival 10:00 am Sixth Annual Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival @ Hermann Park Conservancy Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Sunday, March 24, 10 am to 5 pm Itâ€™s almost here! Mark your calendars for the sixth annualÂ Hermann Park ConservancyÂ Kite FestivalÂ onÂ Sunday, March 24. On this day, thousands of Houstonians from every part of the city gather on Miller Hill to fly kites of all shapes and colors. This FREE festival will offer entertainment, interactive activities and crafts, kite flying, face... Urban Harvest’s Restoring Nature Through Permaculture series 10:00 am Urban Harvest’s Restoring Nature Through Permaculture series @ Shlenker School Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets A series of 4 classes Farmers Market At LaCenterra 11:00 am Farmers Market At LaCenterra @ LaCenterra Mar 24 @ 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 Mar 24 @ 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.	25 Tyke Hike (18 months – 3 years) 9:30 am Tyke Hike (18 months – 3 years) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 25 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Tickets Encourage your childâ€™s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors!Â Children 18 months to 3 years, with their adult companions, can join a naturalist for a story reading, a simple nature activity or craft, and a stroller-friendly hike on the beautiful Arboretum trails. Enjoy an interesting new nature experience each week with themes such as turtles, armadillos, spiders,... Arboretum’s Home School Program (ages 5-12) 1:00 pm Arboretum’s Home School Program (ages 5-12) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets A different three-week science unit is taught each month, with classes consisting of instructional time, hands-on activities, and outdoor activities. Extension ideas will be provided to parents so they can follow up with lessons and activities at home. Visit houstonarboretum.org for the class schedule.	26 Raptor Photo Shoots 8:00 am Raptor Photo Shoots @ Houston Audubon Raptor & Education Center Mar 26 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets Hawks, falcons, owls and more await you at Houston Audubon’s Raptor Photo Shoots. You will have the opportunity to photograph Houston Audubonâ€™s education raptors in an intimate setting at the Houston Audubon Raptor & Education Center. Whether you use a simple point and shoot or serious photography equipment, you will enjoy meeting and learning about these awesome birds. Light refreshments... Habitat Work Days 9:00 am Habitat Work Days @ NOA I Bldg, UHCL Mar 26 @ 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... Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Mar 26 @ 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... Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours 10:30 am Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours @ Cypress Top Historic Park Mar 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours 1:30 pm Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours @ Cypress Top Historic Park Mar 26 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Mar 26 @ 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 Mar 26 @ 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... Air Alliance Houston Community Meeting: I-45 Expansion and Children’s Health 4:00 pm Air Alliance Houston Community Meeting: I-45 Expansion and Children’s Health @ Fifth Ward Bruce Elementary School Mar 26 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets https://www.facebook.com/airalliancehouston/photos/gm.393318588135035/2387650034587706/?type=3 Join us at a neighborhood community meeting on March 26 to talk about the I-45 freeway expansion project, known as the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP).Â The I-45 North expansion is a transformational highway expansion project along the I-45 corridor that will shape the landscape of North Houston and the downtown area for decades, including the 5th Ward....	27 Deadline: KHB Day Registration Deadline: KHB Day Registration Mar 27 – Mar 28 all-day Tickets It’s time to start registering your teams and volunteers for this year’s KHB Day, which will be held on Apr. 6, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Team Registration: Each team leader will be provided with a roster of their registered team members prior to the event. Volunteer form: All volunteers must complete an online volunteer application this year,... Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2 Bird Survey 8:00 am Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2 Bird Survey @ Archbishop Fiorenza Park Mar 27 @ 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) Mar 27 @ 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 Mar 27 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or callÂ 713-274-2668Â to reserve your spot. EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday. EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday... Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Mar 27 @ 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... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Mar 27 @ 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,... Houston Tomorrow Discussion on I-45 Expansion 12:00 pm Houston Tomorrow Discussion on I-45 Expansion @ H-GAC, 2nd floor Mar 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets On March 27, 2019, Houston Tomorrow will hold a civic discussion on everything that is good, bad, or ugly about the proposed I-45 expansion. Jay Blazek Crossley of Farm&City hosts a panel to dig into the data and the concepts behind what will happen if we invest heavily in more freeway and land development – or if we do something... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Mar 27 @ 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 Mar 27 @ 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. Climate Action Plan Meeting 6:00 pm Climate Action Plan Meeting @ Green Building Resource Center, City of Houston Permitting Center Mar 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets City of Houstonâ€”Houston Public Works’ Code Enforcement Green Building Resource Center presents an Education Seminar in partnership with the Texas Chapter of the US Green Building Council.Â Interested in helping the City of Houston with our Climate Action Plan? Stakeholder meetings are an important way for cities to gather and dispense information to the interested public. Climate action plans are... Working Across Faiths to Develop Moral, Social Change 7:30 pm Working Across Faiths to Develop Moral, Social Change @ Congregation Emanu El Mar 27 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Congregation Emanu El will host Reverend William Barber as he presents Working Across Faiths to Develop Moral, Social Change. Rev. Dr. Barber is on a mission to lead this country in what he calls a national moral revival, giving a new face to the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign started by the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. that linked the civil...	28 Annual Electronics Recycling Drive 8:00 am Annual Electronics Recycling Drive @ University of Houston-Main, Student Center South Circle Dr. Mar 28 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The old adage of â€œreuse, reduce, recycleâ€ continues for its fifth year at the University of Houston, as the Office of Sustainability and its partner, Bass Computer Recycling, are offering students, faculty and staff the means to consciously dispose of old and unused electronics. For the full list of items and materials that Bass Computer Recycling will accept, please visit... HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday 9:00 am HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Mar 28 @ 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... Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Mar 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Â The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show Â how wetlands can be designed into flood... Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) 10:00 am Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids that love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are welcome to participate with... Gardening for Birds, Butterflies and Other Pollinators course 1:30 pm Gardening for Birds, Butterflies and Other Pollinators course @ Rice University Mar 28 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets As birds, butterflies and bees become increasingly imperiled, more homeowners are creating gardens to nurture and sustain pollinators. These dynamic gardens not only support wildlife but also provide an attractive and healthy environment for people. Master gardener and naturalist Glenn Olsen explains which wildflowers, flowering shrubs, fruit trees and even vegetables offer food and shelter for pollinators. Learn to create... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Mar 28 @ 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 Mar 28 @ 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... Air Alliance Houston Community Meeting: I-45 Expansion & Children’s Health 4:07 pm Air Alliance Houston Community Meeting: I-45 Expansion & Children’s Health @ Jefferson Elementary Mar 28 @ 4:07 pm – 5:07 pm Tickets https://www.facebook.com/airalliancehouston/photos/gm.545638365927264/2391737810845595/?type=3 Join us at a neighborhood community meeting on March 28 to talk about the I-45 freeway expansion project, known as the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP).Â The I-45 North expansion is a transformational highway expansion project along the I-45 corridor that will shape the landscape of North Houston and the downtown area for decades, including the 5th Ward.... Texas Forest Pests; Some Old and Some New 7:00 pm Texas Forest Pests; Some Old and Some New @ Houston Advanced Research Center, Mar 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. is sponsoring a Going Green Sustainability Lecture “Texas Forest Pests; Some Old and Some New”. Allen Smith, Forest Health Coordinator for East Texas for the Texas Forest Service, will speak to the group about the common threats to forest health in Texas and the region, as well as updating the group on the new threat to Ash... Trees for Houston Annual Tribute Tree Planting 11:16 pm Trees for Houston Annual Tribute Tree Planting Mar 28 @ 11:16 pm – Mar 29 @ 12:16 am Tickets On March 30, 2019, from 9-11 a.m.,Â Trees for HoustonÂ will host its Annual Tribute Tree Planting at Willow Waterhole Greenspace, 11346 Ricecrest St . Shovels and gloves will be provided for volunteers and minors are welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult. For more information and to RSVP, email Carolina atÂ carolina@treesforhouston.org.	29 Limited Kiosk Opening Limited Kiosk Opening @ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary Mar 29 – May 20 all-day Tickets The kiosk at Boy Scout Woods opens on Friday, March 29 and closes on Sunday, May 5. Many activities are planned, including: Birding walks – 3 times/day (Apr. 4 – 29) Photography walks (Apr. 4-29) Bird-friendly plant sale (Apr. 1 until sold out) Land Sea & Sky binoculars – weekends in April Flight in Focus – 2-day photography event (Apr.... Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 29 @ 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 Mar 29 @ 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 Mar 29 @ 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 Mar 29 @ 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 Mar 29 @ 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... HREG Solar Workshop 2:00 pm HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs Mar 29 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets This free, monthly workshop addresses the basics on how to install and operate a solar system.Â It covers topics such as solar array types, costs of equipment and labor, permitting, energy savings, and reliability. The instructor, Bill Swann, is an expert in solar energy and has built many of his own solar systems. This workshop is ideal for all people;...	30 26th River, Lakes, Bays ‘N Bayous Trash BashÂ® 8:00 am 26th River, Lakes, Bays ‘N Bayous Trash BashÂ® @ Varies Mar 30 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Every year, thousands of volunteers gather along Texas waterways to do their part in cleaning up the environment by participating in the largest, single-day waterway cleanup in the state of Texas, the River, Lakes, Bays ‘N Bayous Trash BashÂ®. Trash BashÂ® is a half-day event. Most sites begin at 8 a.m. and activities wrap up by 1:00 p.m. but start... Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 30 @ 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 Mar 30 @ 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 Mar 30 @ 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... Walk for The Woods Project 8:00 am Walk for The Woods Project @ BakerRipley Ripley House Mar 30 @ 8:00 am Tickets Make plans to join The Woods Project (TWP) and their students at the 8th annual Walk for The Woods Project, presented by ENGIE on Saturday, March 30th at BakerRipley Ripley House.Â This event is a scenic walking tour through Houston’s historic East End neighborhood and along the beautiful Buffalo Bayou.Â Along the route, don’t miss the Student Stops – TWP... Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Mar 30 @ 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 Mar 30 @ 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 Mar 30 @ 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 Mar 30 @ 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 Mar 30 @ 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... HPARD Natural Resources Management Program 9:00 am HPARD Natural Resources Management Program @ Sylvan Rodriguez Park Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Come help the Houston Parks and Recreation Department during their Natural Resources Management Program. It is a restoration project at Sylvan Rodriguez Park. Volunteers will help install native grasses and forbs into their 72-acre restoration site. For more information, and to RSVP, email NaturalResources@houstontx.gov. Memorial Villages Farmers Market 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Mar 30 @ 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... Mercer Botanic Gardens’ Strawberry Patch Kids 9:00 am Mercer Botanic Gardens’ Strawberry Patch Kids @ Mercer Botanic Gardens Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Mercer Botanic Garden is announcing a Spring Planting Event!Â Help the staff at Mercer Botanic Gardens plant a new strawberry patch this spring! Following the strawberry planting, visit our volunteer face painter for a cheerful design and check out strawberry-themed books from the Little Blue Library. Strawberry lemonade will be provided to participants. To reserve a strawberry plant for planting,... Spring Saturday Morning Series featuring KPC — Family Workshop 9:00 am Spring Saturday Morning Series featuring KPC — Family Workshop @ Houston Botanic Garden Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets Bring the whole family and join Katy Prairie Conservancy at the future Houston Botanic Garden site for hands-on activities to learn about the grasses and wildflowers of the prairies of Texas that are the home to many furry and feathered friends. You will learn about the wildlife that lives on the Katy Prairie, plant a seedling to take home, and... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Mar 30 @ 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 Basic Organic Vegetable Gardening 9:30 am Urban Harvest’s Basic Organic Vegetable Gardening @ Houston Museum of Natural Science, Moran Conference Room Mar 30 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Gardening with Prairie Plants & Milkweed Propagation Workshop 10:00 am Gardening with Prairie Plants & Milkweed Propagation Workshop @ Brazos Bend State Park Dining Hall Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets On March 31, 2019, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., the Coastal Prairie Partnership and the Native Prairies Association of Texas will host a workshop for prairie plant gardening and milkweed propagation. It will be taught by Mark Morgenstern of Morning Star Prairie Plants and Barbara Willy of Monarch Gateway. The workshop will be at the Brazos Bend State Park Dining... Mandell Park’s Toy Swap 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Mar 30 @ 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 Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... Spring Saturday Morning Series featuring KPC — Adult Workshop 11:00 am Spring Saturday Morning Series featuring KPC — Adult Workshop @ Houston Botanic Garden Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join Katy Prairie Conservancy for a workshop on planting for pollinators. Even in their yards, individuals can make a big difference for local wildlife by planting a handful of native plants. Local expert Susie Marten will share information on the importance of native plants for pollinators and tips on choosing and planting native plants in your own garden or yard.... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 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. Earth Hour 2019 8:30 pm Earth Hour 2019 Mar 30 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets On March 30, 2019, from 8:30-9:30 p.m., millions around the world will turn off the lights to speak up about why nature matters. Earth Hour 2019 hopes to show our connection to Earth and nature. For more information on how to participate, visitÂ earthhour.org.
31 Survey Deadline: Texas Environmental Education Mapping Project Survey Deadline: Texas Environmental Education Mapping Project Mar 31 all-day Tickets Texas Children in NatureÂ (TCiN) is asking environmental organizations to participate in an ambitious project to map out the landscape of environmental/sustainability/environmental literacy education throughout Texas. The project aims to better understand the work being done around the state and identify opportunities for K-12 providers to join forces, share resources and accelerate collective impact. Participants must complete a 30-minuteÂ surveyÂ which gathers information... Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Mar 31 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 Mar 31 @ 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 Mar 31 @ 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 Mar 31 @ 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. Climate and Deep Sustainability: Awakening to Grief and Gratitude 5:00 pm Climate and Deep Sustainability: Awakening to Grief and Gratitude @ First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Museum District Campus Mar 31 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets On March 31, 2019, from 5-7 p.m., eco-theologian The Rev. Michael Dowd will discuss the convergence of science, inspiration, and sustainability with a multimedia presentation at the First Unitarian-Universalist Church of Houston, Museum District Campus, 5200 Fannin St. For more information and to register, visitÂ eventbrite.com. NAMEPA 2019 Bilingual Art Contest 6:00 pm NAMEPA 2019 Bilingual Art Contest @ Columbia Faculty House Mar 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm Tickets Wednesday, February 6Â \| Â 6:00pm – 7:15pm ET Columbia University Faculty House 64 Morningside Drive New York, NY 10027 REGISTER HERE Registration is required. As the 116th Congress convenes, prospects for effective and enduring climate policy are profoundly uncertain. Recent national and international assessments emphasize that climate science is well understood, that human activities are driving climate change, and that...

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