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1 National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston Sep 1 all-day Tickets From May 1 through September 30, 2019,Â BikeHouston, whose mission is the implementation of the City of Houston Bike Plan, will be sponsoring the city’s participation in theÂ National Bike Challenge, a nationwide event that unites thousands of new and existing bicyclists across the country in friendly competition designed to celebrate and encourage biking. For more information on how to participate, visitÂ lovetoride.net. Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Sep 1 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 Sep 1 @ 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 Sep 1 @ 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 Sep 1 @ 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 Sep 1 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.	2	3 Habitat Work Days 9:00 am Habitat Work Days @ NOA I Bldg, UHCL Sep 3 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets There are many opportunities for you to get involved with EIH’s WaterSmart Habitat. Whether you’re looking for community service hours, or just a change of pace.Â Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. Volunteering at EIH is a... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Sep 3 @ 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 Sep 3 @ 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...	4 Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Sep 4 @ 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 Sep 4 @ 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... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Sep 4 @ 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 Sep 4 @ 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 Sep 4 @ 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 Sep 4 @ 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... Texas Environmental Excellence Awards nominations-Deadline 9:37 pm Texas Environmental Excellence Awards nominations-Deadline Sep 4 @ 9:37 pm – 10:37 pm Tickets The Texas Environmental Excellence Awards honor achievements in environmental preservation and protection. As the state’s highest environmental honor, the Office of the Governor and commissioners from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality recognize outstanding projects from ten diverse categories. To learn more about how winners are recognized and for a list of categories, visit the Texas Commision on environmentÂ About...	5 Various Farmers Markets: Kingwood, Galveston’s Own, Westchase District, Mid-Main Night market…. Various Farmers Markets: Kingwood, Galveston’s Own, Westchase District, Mid-Main Night market…. Sep 5 all-day Tickets [metaslider id=”2508619″] We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! Â 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Kingwood Farmers Market at Kingwood Town Center Park (weekly) (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time) 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Westchase District Farmers Market next to St. Cyril’s of Alexandria Church (weekly) (4 to 7 pmÂ during... KPC Greenhouse Volunteers 9:00 am KPC Greenhouse Volunteers @ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse Sep 5 @ 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 Sep 5 @ 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...	6 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Sep 6 @ 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 Sep 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... Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Sep 6 @ 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.	7 Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more… Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more… Sep 7 all-day Tickets [metaslider id=2507999] We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 8:00 am to noon: Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market at St. John’s Parking Lot (weekly) 8:00 am to noon: The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway (weekly) 9:00 am to 1:00 pm: The Woodlands Farmers Market at Grogan’s Mill Center (weekly) 8:00 am to 1:00 pm:... KKG’s Electronics Recycling 9:00 am KKG’s Electronics Recycling @ Kingwood Metro Park Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets The City of Houston Solid Waste Department and CompuCycle are providing monthly one day E-Recyclable collection events on the first Saturday of the month at the Kingwood Metro Park & Ride lot. Keep Kingwood Green encourages you to do the right thing and drop off your old electronics. Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles 10:00 am Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles @ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary Sep 7 @ 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 Sep 7 @ 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 Sep 7 @ 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 Sep 7 @ 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. Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Sep 7 @ 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.
8 National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston Sep 8 all-day Tickets From May 1 through September 30, 2019,Â BikeHouston, whose mission is the implementation of the City of Houston Bike Plan, will be sponsoring the city’s participation in theÂ National Bike Challenge, a nationwide event that unites thousands of new and existing bicyclists across the country in friendly competition designed to celebrate and encourage biking. For more information on how to participate, visitÂ lovetoride.net. Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Sep 8 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 Sep 8 @ 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 Sep 8 @ 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 Sep 8 @ 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 Sep 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles. Reducing Toxins in Houses of Worship 2:00 pm Reducing Toxins in Houses of Worship @ Unity Church & online Sep 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites houses of worship & their members to learn how they reduce the use of toxic pesticides and protect the health of their members, particularly children. Integrated Pest Management, used in all Texas public schools as required by law, is easier to implement in a house of worship than you may imagine. Come learn... The River and the Wall Screening 4:00 pm The River and the Wall Screening @ 14 Pews Sep 8 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Ben Mastersâ€™ latest documentary,Â The River and the Wall, examines the history of the natural landscape and its role in both immigration and conservation.The film follows five friends on an immersive adventure through the unknown wilds of the Texas borderlands as they travel 1200 miles from El Paso to the Gulf of Mexico on horses, mountain bikes, and canoes.	9 (Deadline) TWRC Wildlife Center photo contest submissions (Deadline) TWRC Wildlife Center photo contest submissions @ online Sep 9 all-day Tickets TWRC Wildlife Center is happy to announce our 2019 â€œWild InSightâ€ Photo Contest! Insight: 1: the power of seeing into a situation.Â 2: the act or result of apprehending the inner nature of things or seeing intuitively. Enter your best photos, giving visual insight about wildlife living in the wild and then invite your friends and family to vote for... Hermann Park Bird Survey 7:30 am Hermann Park Bird Survey @ Hermann Park Sep 9 @ 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... Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable 1:30 pm Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable @ Houston-Galveston Area Council Sep 9 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Join us for the Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable onÂ Monday, July 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at H-GAC Conference Room A, Second Floor. 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... 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 Sep 9 @ 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.	10 Habitat Work Days 9:00 am Habitat Work Days @ NOA I Bldg, UHCL Sep 10 @ 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... State of the Houston Region Event and Luncheon 10:30 am State of the Houston Region Event and Luncheon @ NRG Center Sep 10 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Tickets Join the Greater Houston Partnership at our inaugural State of the Houston Region event. At this new event, the Partnership marks the second anniversary of Hurricane Harvey and will address regional issues impacting Houston’s resiliency and sustainability. Our luncheon keynote will feature the Honorable Dennis Bonnen, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, who has worked to achieve meaningful results... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Sep 10 @ 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 Sep 10 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote community education about the benefits of eating fresh, locally produced food.Â No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that... White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting 7:00 pm White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting Sep 10 @ 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.	11 Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum 8:00 am Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum @ Rice University Sep 11 @ 8:00 am – 6:30 pm Tickets Rice Alliance’s Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum XVII. The largest energy and clean technology venture capital conference in the southwest. The Rice Alliance’s Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum XVIIÂ on September 11, 2019 is the largest energy and clean technology venture capital conference in the southwest. This event is an opportunity to learn about the latest emerging technologies, meet... Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum XVII 8:00 am Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum XVII @ Rice University, McNair Hall Sep 11 @ 8:00 am – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rice Alliance’sÂ Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum XVIIÂ on September 11, 2019 is the largest energy and clean technology venture capital conference in the southwest. This event is an opportunity to learn about the latest emerging technologies, meet investors to seek funding, see promising companies, learn about investment opportunities, meet individuals from the energy & clean technology industry, learn about... Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Sep 11 @ 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 Sep 11 @ 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 Sep 11 @ 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... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Sep 11 @ 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,... Lunch Bunch: Don’t Lose Your Plants This Winter! 12:00 pm Lunch Bunch: Don’t Lose Your Plants This Winter! @ Mercer Botanic Gardens Sep 11 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Jacob Martin, greenhouse manager at Mercer Botanic Gardens and owner of Old School Produce, will teach participants how to preserve tropical plants in your garden over the wintertime. He will demonstrate how to cut and cover large tropicals and give tips for storing smaller plants when the temperatures drop. Lunch Bunch is recommended for ages 12+. Bring lunch and enjoy... E.P.I.C Program 4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center Sep 11 @ 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 Sep 11 @ 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.	12 Various Farmers Markets: Kingwood, Galveston’s Own, Westchase District, Mid-Main Night market…. Various Farmers Markets: Kingwood, Galveston’s Own, Westchase District, Mid-Main Night market…. Sep 12 all-day Tickets [metaslider id=”2508619″] We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! Â 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Kingwood Farmers Market at Kingwood Town Center Park (weekly) (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time) 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Westchase District Farmers Market next to St. Cyril’s of Alexandria Church (weekly) (4 to 7 pmÂ during... ENVISION Sustainability Professional Credentialing Class 7:30 am ENVISION Sustainability Professional Credentialing Class @ the offices of R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc. Sep 12 @ 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Trainers:Â Â Â Â Michael Bloom, PE, ENV SP and Liz Parent, PE, ENV SP Hosted By:Â The West Houston Association Costs:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â West Houston Members:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $700 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Private Non-WHA Members:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $800 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Government Employees:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $650 Includes:Â Â Â Â Breakfast, Lunch, and Full Binder of Materials and Notes. In person training will make you eligible to take the online class and obtain yourÂ EnvisionSustainability ProfessionalÂ Credential from theÂ Institute... HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday 9:00 am HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Sep 12 @ 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 Sep 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Â The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show Â how wetlands can be designed into flood... The Houston Green Book Discussion Group 12:00 pm The Houston Green Book Discussion Group @ Downtown Main Library Sep 12 @ 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 Craft Asylum – Second Thursdays 6:00 pm Craft Asylum – Second Thursdays @ Texas Art Asylum Sep 12 @ 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. METRONext, the Houston Region’s Future Transit Plan 7:30 pm METRONext, the Houston Region’s Future Transit Plan @ St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Pecore Hall Sep 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The efficient movement of goods, services and people is critical to a strong economy. With the greater Houston area region expected to double its population to 10 million people by 2040, we all should be concerned about the transportation challenges in our region and work together to address them. As the region’s largest public transit provider, the Metropolitan Transit Authority...	13 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Sep 13 @ 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 Sep 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... Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Sep 13 @ 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.	14 Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more… Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more… Sep 14 all-day Tickets [metaslider id=2507999] We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 8:00 am to noon: Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market at St. John’s Parking Lot (weekly) 8:00 am to noon: The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway (weekly) 9:00 am to 1:00 pm: The Woodlands Farmers Market at Grogan’s Mill Center (weekly) 8:00 am to 1:00 pm:... Armand Bayou Bird Survey 7:00 am Armand Bayou Bird Survey @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Sep 14 @ 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. Second Saturday Bird Walks 8:00 am Second Saturday Bird Walks @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Sep 14 @ 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... REPTILES ENCOUNTERED: Outdoor Adventure Series 9:00 am REPTILES ENCOUNTERED: Outdoor Adventure Series @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Sep 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Join KMP staff to learn about reptiles, and the species that live in the preserve. A KMP OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SERIES EVENT Mandell Park’s Toy Swap 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill. Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting 10:30 am Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting @ Virtual Event Sep 14 @ 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... Nassau Bay Rain Barrel Workshop 11:00 am Nassau Bay Rain Barrel Workshop @ Nassau Bay City Hall Sep 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Galveston Bay Foundationâ€™s Rain Barrel Program works to conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff, pollution, and bacteria entering Galveston Bay. This workshop willÂ consist of a presentation on the environmental benefits of collecting rainwater, and proper rain barrel installation instructions and tips. You will not set the rain barrel up at the workshop but instead will receive the tools to go... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Sep 14 @ 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 Sep 14 @ 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...
15 National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston Sep 15 all-day Tickets From May 1 through September 30, 2019,Â BikeHouston, whose mission is the implementation of the City of Houston Bike Plan, will be sponsoring the city’s participation in theÂ National Bike Challenge, a nationwide event that unites thousands of new and existing bicyclists across the country in friendly competition designed to celebrate and encourage biking. For more information on how to participate, visitÂ lovetoride.net. Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Sep 15 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 Sep 15 @ 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 Sep 15 @ 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 Sep 15 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles. The Progressive Forum Introduces World’s Most Famous Environmentalist 7:30 pm The Progressive Forum Introduces World’s Most Famous Environmentalist @ Congregation Emanu El Sep 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets A principal creator of the climate movement, Bill McKibben returns to The Progressive Forum on the eve of worldwide climate demonstrations scheduled in September, while the City of Houston develops its Climate Action Plan for year-end. Furthering the importance of the event, McKibben will be joined onstage by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for a brief Q&A on climate change and...	16 Brays Bayou Association Meeting 7:30 pm Brays Bayou Association Meeting @ The Gathering Place Sep 16 @ 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.	17 Audubon Bird Survey 8:00 am Audubon Bird Survey @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Sep 17 @ 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... Habitat Work Days 9:00 am Habitat Work Days @ NOA I Bldg, UHCL Sep 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets There are many opportunities for you to get involved with EIH’s WaterSmart Habitat. Whether you’re looking for community service hours, or just a change of pace.Â Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. Volunteering at EIH is a... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Sep 17 @ 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 Sep 17 @ 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... HREG Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm HREG Monthly Meeting @ United Way-Greater Houston Sep 17 @ 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... Memorial Park Conservancyâ€™s 2019 State of the Park, VIP Reception 6:30 pm Memorial Park Conservancyâ€™s 2019 State of the Park, VIP Reception @ Xochi Sep 17 @ 6:30 pm Tickets VIP Reception on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 ; generously sponsored byÂ Chef Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught., separate ticket is required. Memorial Park Conservancyâ€™s State of the Park Breakfast is an annual moment to celebrate recent improvements and share current and future projects in Memorial Park. Shellye Arnold, President & CEO of Memorial Park Conservancy, will present a State of...	18 Memorial Park Conservancyâ€™s 2019 State of the Park 7:30 am Memorial Park Conservancyâ€™s 2019 State of the Park @ The Junior League of Houston Sep 18 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am Tickets Memorial Park Conservancyâ€™s State of the Park Breakfast is an annual moment to celebrate recent improvements and share current and future projects in Memorial Park. Shellye Arnold, President & CEO of Memorial Park Conservancy, will present a State of the Park address, including an update on the Ten-Year Plan, a significant component of the bold and thoughtful Memorial Park Master... Central City Co-Op Farmers Market 9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church) Sep 18 @ 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 Sep 18 @ 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... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Sep 18 @ 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 Sep 18 @ 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 Sep 18 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets What: Stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more for preschoolers and their caregivers. When: Every Wednesday at 4pm This is a free, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let them know if you are coming with a group of 6 or more so that they can be sure to have enough materials on hand for everyone. Houston GREEN Film Series 6:30 pm Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center Sep 18 @ 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 Screening “Hot Grease” 6:30 pm Houston GREEN Film Series Screening “Hot Grease” @ Rice Media Center Sep 18 @ 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. Free tickets on Eventbrite. “There has to be a fuel revolution.” -Donnie Tipton of Going Green Grease Recycling Set in Houston, Texas in the shadow of the nation’s oil industry, Hot Grease tells the surprising...	19 Various Farmers Markets: Kingwood, Galveston’s Own, Westchase District, Mid-Main Night market…. Various Farmers Markets: Kingwood, Galveston’s Own, Westchase District, Mid-Main Night market…. Sep 19 all-day Tickets [metaslider id=”2508619″] We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! Â 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Kingwood Farmers Market at Kingwood Town Center Park (weekly) (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time) 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Westchase District Farmers Market next to St. Cyril’s of Alexandria Church (weekly) (4 to 7 pmÂ during... EcoRise Teacher Workshop 9:00 am EcoRise Teacher Workshop @ Harris County Department of Education Science Center Sep 19 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Tickets Re-imagine your campus as a laboratory for applied sustainability education! Explore how EcoRise K-12 TEKS aligned curriculum, resources, and classroom grant funds can be used to increase student engagement and cultivate eco-literacy and student innovation on your campus in a variety of contents. This hands-on training will provide a deep dive into our curriculum and Eco-Audit Grant resources, and will... Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour 9:00 am Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour @ Houston Community ToolBank Sep 19 @ 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... KPC Greenhouse Volunteers 9:00 am KPC Greenhouse Volunteers @ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse Sep 19 @ 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 Sep 19 @ 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... CAMPING 101: Outdoor Adventure Series 10:00 am CAMPING 101: Outdoor Adventure Series @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets CLASS 1: TENTS Prepare yourself for your next camping experience by learning how to find and select a campsite, and how to set up a tent for overnight camping. The duration of this program is 60 minutes, and tent equipment will be facilitated for practice. A KMP OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SERIES EVENT Galveston Bay Foundation Quarterly Meeting 5:30 pm Galveston Bay Foundation Quarterly Meeting @ Lone Star Flight Museum Sep 19 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Galveston Bay Foundation Membership Meeting 2019 Galveston Bay Report Card: How healthy is Galveston Bay? Meet fellow conservation enthusiasts at an evening of food, drinks, and fun for everyone. Presentation by T’Noya Thompson, Galveston Bay Foundation Advocacy Programs Manager Itinerary 5:30 â€“ 6:30pm: One self-guided hour to explore the Lone Star Flight Museum with access to the two hangars, the... NPSOT Houston Chapter Meeting 6:45 pm NPSOT Houston Chapter Meeting @ American Red Cross building Sep 19 @ 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	20 Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Sep 20 @ 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 Sep 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... Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Sep 20 @ 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.	21 Houston Audubon Bird Week 12:00 am Houston Audubon Bird Week @ See Website For Daily Details Sep 21 @ 12:00 am – Sep 28 @ 12:00 am Tickets In honor of Houston Audubon’s 50th anniversary, theyâ€™re hosting the first-ever Houston Bird Week! Equal parts fun, education, and celebration, experience firsthand the important role Houston plays in the journey of billions of migratory birds, and the everyday life of our urban-dwelling birds. Led by Houston Audubonâ€™s Young Professionals Advisory Council in collaboration with local conservation partners, they have a... Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more… Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more… Sep 21 all-day Tickets [metaslider id=2507999] We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 8:00 am to noon: Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market at St. John’s Parking Lot (weekly) 8:00 am to noon: The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway (weekly) 9:00 am to 1:00 pm: The Woodlands Farmers Market at Grogan’s Mill Center (weekly) 8:00 am to 1:00 pm:... Audubon Bird Survey 7:30 am Audubon Bird Survey @ Hogg Bird Sanctuary Sep 21 @ 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,... 2019 Wildscapes Workshop 8:00 am 2019 Wildscapes Workshop @ Anderson-Clarke Center at Rice University Sep 21 @ 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Tickets NATIVE PLANT SOCIETYÂ OF TEXAS HOUSTON CHAPTER WILDSCAPES WORKSHOP Wildscapes Workshop, a one-day, not-to-be-missed educational event and local native plant sale. This yearâ€™s event will involve featured speakersÂ providing up-to-date information on the relationship between native plants and our local wildlife and environment, and Houstonâ€™s prairie history, culture, and its future. WildscapesÂ Workshop benefits local native plant gardens, grants, and scholarships. NPSOT promotes... Houston Arboretum Bird Survey 8:00 am Houston Arboretum Bird Survey @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Sep 21 @ 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... Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys 8:00 am Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys @ Willow Waterhole Park Sep 21 @ 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.... 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 Sep 21 @ 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... Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up 9:00 am Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up @ Historic Olivewood Cemetery Sep 21 @ 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... Texas Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup 9:00 am Texas Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup @ Multiple locations in the region Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Texas Adopt-A-Beach 2019 Coastwide Fall Cleanup Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Program Summer is almost over, so what better way to close it out than to help clean the beaches that bore the brunt of our summer vacations? Online volunteer registration is now open at TexasAdoptABeach. org. Volunteers may also register the morning of the event at most check-in sites... Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park 9:00 am Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park @ Don Greene Nature Park Sep 21 @ 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 Sep 21 @ 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 Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill. Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Sep 21 @ 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.
22 National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston Sep 22 all-day Tickets From May 1 through September 30, 2019,Â BikeHouston, whose mission is the implementation of the City of Houston Bike Plan, will be sponsoring the city’s participation in theÂ National Bike Challenge, a nationwide event that unites thousands of new and existing bicyclists across the country in friendly competition designed to celebrate and encourage biking. For more information on how to participate, visitÂ lovetoride.net. Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Sep 22 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 Sep 22 @ 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 Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in... Farmers Market At LaCenterra 11:00 am Farmers Market At LaCenterra @ LaCenterra Sep 22 @ 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. Film Screening: Paris to Pittsburgh 11:00 am Film Screening: Paris to Pittsburgh @ Grace United Church of Christ- Felloowship Hall Sep 22 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets Paris to Pittsburgh Documentary Screening Paris to Pittsburgh brings to life the impassioned efforts of individuals who are battling the most severe threats of climate change in their own backyards.Set against the national debate over the United Statesâ€™ energy future â€“ and the Trump administrationâ€™s explosive decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement â€“the film captures whatâ€™s at stake for... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Sep 22 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.	23	24 FISHING FOR FUN: Outdoor Adventure Series 8:00 am FISHING FOR FUN: Outdoor Adventure Series @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Sep 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Enjoy a morning of fun and relaxing fishing at Lake Marshall. Equipment & bait will be provided. TPWD Fishing Regulations apply. A KMP OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SERIES EVENT Habitat Work Days 9:00 am Habitat Work Days @ NOA I Bldg, UHCL Sep 24 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets There are many opportunities for you to get involved with EIH’s WaterSmart Habitat. Whether you’re looking for community service hours, or just a change of pace.Â Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. Volunteering at EIH is a... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Sep 24 @ 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 Sep 24 @ 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... Film Screening: Paris to Pittsburg 7:00 pm Film Screening: Paris to Pittsburg @ 14 Pews Sep 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Paris to Pittsburgh is a 2018 documentary film about climate change directed by National Geographic filmmaker Sidney Beaumont and documentarian Michael Bonfiglio and produced by Bloomberg Philanthropies, National Geographic and RadicalMedia. The film is narrated by Rachel Brosnahan.	25 Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2 Bird Survey 8:00 am Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2 Bird Survey @ Archbishop Fiorenza Park Sep 25 @ 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) Sep 25 @ 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 Sep 25 @ 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... City Hall Farmers Market 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Sep 25 @ 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 Sep 25 @ 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 Sep 25 @ 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. Solar in Houston: 2019 6:00 pm Solar in Houston: 2019 @ Green Building Resource Center; Houston Permitting Center, 1st Floor Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Whatâ€™s new with solar?Â Time for an update.Â A solar farm is in development for Houston, and Tesla will tell us what their solar offering is these days. In addition, weâ€™ll have a bit of permit data about solar installations in Houston. Dori Wolfe, founder of Wolfe Energy, will discuss her C-40 proposal to the City of Houston to... History of Nash Prairie and other Dumb Luck Stories 6:30 pm History of Nash Prairie and other Dumb Luck Stories @ Houston Red Cross Building Sep 25 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Susanâ€™s presentation will address the 5 Wâ€™s (who, what, where, when, and why) and the one H (how) the Nash Prairie came to be owned by The Nature Conservancy. Susan became a Cradle of Texas Master Naturalist in 2001 and have been a volunteer land steward for the Nash Prairie since 2010. Recently she have completed an 11-month job as...	26 Various Farmers Markets: Kingwood, Galveston’s Own, Westchase District, Mid-Main Night market…. Various Farmers Markets: Kingwood, Galveston’s Own, Westchase District, Mid-Main Night market…. Sep 26 all-day Tickets [metaslider id=”2508619″] We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! Â 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Kingwood Farmers Market at Kingwood Town Center Park (weekly) (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time) 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Westchase District Farmers Market next to St. Cyril’s of Alexandria Church (weekly) (4 to 7 pmÂ during... HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday 9:00 am HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Sep 26 @ 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 Sep 26 @ 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... Meanwhile: Making Abolition Geographies 5:15 pm Meanwhile: Making Abolition Geographies @ The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice, Univ of TX School of Law Sep 26 @ 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets The Rothko Chapel and Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice present the 5th Annual Frances Tarlton â€œSissyâ€ Farenthold Endowed Lecture Series in Peace, Social Justice and Human Rights, whichÂ honors Sissy for her relentless pursuit of social justice. The 2019 lecture will featureÂ Ruth Wilson Gilmore,Â a renowned activist and public scholar known for her work on prison abolition.Â Gilmore... USGS Annual Groundwater Table Data How Are We Doing? 7:00 pm USGS Annual Groundwater Table Data How Are We Doing? @ Houston Advanced Research Center Sep 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. is sponsoring a Going Green Sustainability Lecture.Â The USGS has been monitoring groundwater table levels in hundreds of water wells in our region for more than 40 years, including wells that are pumping water from the Chicot, Evangeline, and Jasper aquifers–sources of drinking water for much of Montgomery County.Â At Septemberâ€™s Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. lecture, speakers Chris Braun and... Fall Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale- Deadline 11:00 pm Fall Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale- Deadline @ Pick up Location Sep 26 @ 11:00 pm Tickets FallÂ Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale For a limited time you can buy barrels and bins at a discounted price. Classic Black 50 gallon Ivy Rain Barrel -Â $72.00Â 65 gallon backyard compost bin – $67.00 5% of your purchase will go to the Green Building Resource Center.	27 Texas Association for Environmental Education fall conference Texas Association for Environmental Education fall conference @ Sea Base Galveston Island Sep 27 – Sep 28 all-day Tickets Texas Association for Environmental Education 2019 Conference Lodging Sea Star Base offers dormitory, bunk-style accommodations for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Provide your own linens. The cost is $45.00/night. Each space has a kitchenette with a fridge and sink, as well as a lounging area. Video Tour Meals Friday lunch & dinner and Saturday breakfast & lunch provided as part... Prairie Friday 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Sep 27 @ 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 Sep 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... Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Sep 27 @ 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. HREG Solar Workshop 2:00 pm HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs Sep 27 @ 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;... Deadline: Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Nominations 5:00 pm Deadline: Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Nominations Sep 27 @ 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets The Texas Environmental Excellence Awards is an annual awards program that honors achievements in environmental preservation and protection. There are ten diverse award categories that provide citizens, communities, businesses, and organizations an opportunity to obtain the stateâ€™s highest environmental honor and be recognized for their environmental projects. The deadline for submission is September 27th. Since 1993, they have honored more... Cooling Our Planet by Restoring the Water Cycle 10:32 pm Cooling Our Planet by Restoring the Water Cycle @ First Unitarian Universalist Church of Housto Sep 27 @ 10:32 pm Tickets Cooling Our Planet by Restoring the Water Cycle The image above shows how trees pump huge amounts of water back into the air and create more rain further inland. It is a river in the sky. When folks started climate modeling, to simplify, they ignored water vapor and focused on carbon dioxide. But the water cycle is 95% of planetary...	28 Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more… Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more… Sep 28 all-day Tickets [metaslider id=2507999] We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 8:00 am to noon: Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market at St. John’s Parking Lot (weekly) 8:00 am to noon: The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway (weekly) 9:00 am to 1:00 pm: The Woodlands Farmers Market at Grogan’s Mill Center (weekly) 8:00 am to 1:00 pm:... TWRC Wildlife Centerâ€™s 2nd Annual 7:00 am TWRC Wildlife Centerâ€™s 2nd Annual @ Nottingham Park Sep 28 @ 7:00 am Tickets When:Â September 28thÂ 2019 Time:Â Check in a 7AM Run/Walk starts at 8 AM Where:Â Nottingham Park, 14205 Kimberley Ln, Houston, Texas 77079 -Â Directions Additional Notes:Â This is a timed run that benefits Texas wildlife. There will be prizes for top male and female runners, best wildlife costume, face painting for the kids and much more! Registration Options $25 Child Runner Age 5-12 $35 Single... Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey 7:30 am Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey Sep 28 @ 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... Greens Bayou Regatta 7:30 am Greens Bayou Regatta @ Brock Park Golf Course Sep 28 @ 7:30 am – 2:00 pm Tickets The Greens Bayou Regatta, hosted by Greens Bayou Coalition, combines recreation, stewardship, and education on one of Houstonâ€™s most beautiful and secluded waterways, Greens Bayou. The 7.5 mile race course showcases two planned launch locations, Brock Park and Thomas Bell Foster Park and occurs, rain or shine.This annual event raises funds and awareness to implement the proposed 27.5 mile paddle... Woodland Park Bird Survey 7:30 am Woodland Park Bird Survey @ Woodland Park Sep 28 @ 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... Deer Park Prairie: Workday 9:00 am Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie Sep 28 @ 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... Fall Wildflower Day at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie Preserve 9:30 am Fall Wildflower Day at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie Preserve @ Lawther-Deer Park Prairie Preserve Sep 28 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Please join the Houston Chapter of Native Prairies Association of Texas for their Fall Wildflower Day to enjoy the fall blooms and wildlife at the Lawther-Deer Park Prairie Preserve. See prairie plants that you can use in your garden to attract pollinators, learn seed collecting techniques and take some Deer Park Prairie seeds home. Experience the beauty of insects through... Mandell Park’s Toy Swap 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill. Take Me Outdoors Houston at Discovery Green 10:00 am Take Me Outdoors Houston at Discovery Green @ Discovery Green Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Celebrate the great outdoors and get back to nature at this family-friendly event. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department provides hands-on activities, booths and information about natural resources in Houston. At a time when people in big cities are becoming increasingly disconnected from the world of nature and the outdoors, this has hands-on activities,and opportunities to engage audiences who havenâ€™t... Natural History Demonstration 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Sep 28 @ 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 City Council At-Large Candidate Climate Solutions Forum 3:30 pm Houston City Council At-Large Candidate Climate Solutions Forum @ Home of Anne Whitlock and Michael Skelly Sep 28 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Join us for this important Environmental Forum to discuss topics that are focused on the City of Houston.Â You are encouraged to bike or travel electrically by taking the Green Line to the Coffee Plant/Second Ward light rail station. The house is one block away at 317 Sampson Street.Â Please bring your own chair and reusable water bottle. The event... VolunBeering at Memorial Park 4:00 pm VolunBeering at Memorial Park @ Memorial Park Conservancy Sep 28 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets First we volunteer, then we beer! Meet behind the Cullen Running Trails Center to help Memorial Park Conservancy in our volunteering efforts, then hang out and enjoy a complimentary Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer (or 2). Lawn Games and Food trucks will be onsite too! When: National Public Lands Day When is that: September 28 @ 4:00pm to 7:30pm Where:...
29 National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston Sep 29 all-day Tickets From May 1 through September 30, 2019,Â BikeHouston, whose mission is the implementation of the City of Houston Bike Plan, will be sponsoring the city’s participation in theÂ National Bike Challenge, a nationwide event that unites thousands of new and existing bicyclists across the country in friendly competition designed to celebrate and encourage biking. For more information on how to participate, visitÂ lovetoride.net. Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Sep 29 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 Sep 29 @ 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 Sep 29 @ 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 Sep 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles. The Art of Saving Sea Turtles 5:00 pm The Art of Saving Sea Turtles @ The Bryan Museum Sep 29 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets The Art of Saving Sea Turtles Turtle Island Restoration Network invites you to The Art of Saving Sea Turtles, an evening benefit celebrating local sea turtle conservation and community art on Sunday, Septe mber 29 at The Bryan Museum in Galveston. In its second year, The Art of Saving Sea Turtles recognizes the efforts of Turtle Island Restoration Network and... The Art of Saving Sea Turtles 6:00 pm The Art of Saving Sea Turtles @ The Bryan Museum Sep 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Turtle Island Restoration Network invites you to The Art of Saving Sea Turtles, an evening benefit celebrating local sea turtle conservation and community art on Sunday, September 29 at The Bryan Museum in Galveston. In its second year, The Art of Saving Sea Turtles recognizes the efforts of Turtle Island Restoration Network and their supporters who promote, implement, and contribute...	30 (Deadline) Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Conference abstracts (event Feb. 3-6, 2020) 11:59 pm (Deadline) Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Conference abstracts (event Feb. 3-6, 2020) Sep 30 @ 11:59 pm Tickets Call for Abstracts The 2020 conference solicits abstracts designed to share latest research findings and facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue about research implications, applications, and synthesis. Priority will be given to abstracts that promote fundamental Gulf ecosystem science and link scientific results to ecosystem resilience, oil spill response, or restoration and management. For the Gulf of Mexico, 2020 signifies the culmination of...

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