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Exploring Coral Spawning in Flower Garden Banks NMS
1:00 pm
Exploring Coral Spawning in Flower Garden Banks NMS
Jun 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Exploring Coral Spawning in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary June 2, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET Take a virtual field trip into the depths of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary with expedition lead Dr. Sarah Davies of Boston University. In 2019, NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries partnered with Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration to expand our understanding...
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Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
9:00 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
Jun 3 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas and Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City Co-Op, Houston’s very first organic co-op. Organic Produce, Organic Community Our mission is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through...
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
Exploring for Coral Reef Biodiversity and Connectivity in Flower Garden Banks NMS
10:00 am
Exploring for Coral Reef Biodiversity and Connectivity in Flower Garden Banks NMS
Jun 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Exploring for Coral Reef Biodiversity and Connectivity in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary June 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. ET Take a virtual field trip to the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico with expedition lead Dr. Joshua Voss, from Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. In 2019, NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries partnered with the Global Foundation for...
E.P.I.C Program
4:00 pm
E.P.I.C Program
@ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
Jun 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your community Make new friends Gain volunteer hours Have fun Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands...
CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering
7:00 pm
CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering
@ The Black Labrador Pub
Jun 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Please join us to learn more about what is “cohousing” and what’s happening with cohousing in Houston. Come early and stay late if you want to chat more with the core members. Many of us arrive by 6:30 PM. Everyone is welcome! parking If the parking lot in the front is full, there is free parking in the garage behind the...
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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….
Jun 4 all-day
[metaslider id=”2508619″] We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!  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 pm during...
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Prairie Friday
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jun 5 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday.
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
Environmental Educators Virtual AM Meet Up
10:00 am
Environmental Educators Virtual AM Meet Up
Jun 5 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
 Join us on Fridays for short, “superpowers” sessions led by Houston educators. Walk away with new knowledge and new friends. Open to any educator to network, learn and share resources. JUNE 5, “BEEKEEPING IN THE CITY,†HOSTED BY KEVIN KOHLI OF ALVEOLE. Details and registration on this Google Form. Format: 10 minute presentation on local topic, followed by 15 minutes...
Exploring for Black Corals in Flower Garden Banks NMS
1:00 pm
Exploring for Black Corals in Flower Garden Banks NMS
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Exploring for Black Corals in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary June 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET Take a virtual field trip into the depths of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary with expedition lead Dr. Mercer R. Brugler, from New York City College of Technology (CUNY) and the American Museum of Natural History. In 2019, NOAA’s Office of...
First Friday Friends
1:00 pm
First Friday Friends
@ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Senior adults are invited to a variety of natural history programs, leisurely walks and fun nature activities every 1st Friday of the month. Meet at the nature center.
Enhancing Whole-Child Development through Natural Outdoor Classrooms
2:00 pm
Enhancing Whole-Child Development through Natural Outdoor Classrooms
Jun 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Enhancing Whole-Child Development through Natural Outdoor Classrooms Friday, June 5 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Discover new “eyes” to see valuable and unique whole-child learning that occurs in natural outdoor classrooms. We will explore tools educators can use to identify, assess, and support the wide variety of skills children are developing as they interact with nature and natural materials. REGISTER HERE....
Environmental Educators Virtual PM Meet Up
3:00 pm
Environmental Educators Virtual PM Meet Up
Jun 5 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Join us on Fridays for short, “superpowers” sessions led by Houston educators. Walk away with new knowledge and new friends. Open to any educator to network, learn and share resources. JUNE 5, “BEEKEEPING IN THE CITY,†HOSTED BY KEVIN KOHLI OF ALVEOLE. Details and registration on this Google Form. Format: 10 minute presentation on local topic, followed by 15 minutes...
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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…
Jun 6 all-day
[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:...
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Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Jun 7 all-day
 We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 9:00am -1:00pm {October – May} Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (weekly) 10:00am -2:00pm East End Farmers Market (weekly)
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Family Nature Challenge
Family Nature Challenge
Jun 8 – Jun 26 all-day
 Join the CELF’s Houston Educator team for a 3-week-long Family Nature Challenge! You’ll receive a weekly challenge to tackle as a family each Monday, accompanied by a mini-lesson and CELF challenge guide. End each week with a live Zoom Show-and-Tell.
Hermann Park Bird Survey
7:30 am
Hermann Park Bird Survey
@ Hermann Park
Jun 8 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
 Hermann Park Bird Survey Leaders: Skip Almoney and Peter Tsan They meet at 8:00 AM (7:30 in the summer months). Take the Parking Lot D entry from Masks are optional for vaccinated participants and social distancing is recommended. Please wear a mask if unvaccinated. Please contact Julie Francis at hermannparkbirdsurvey@gmail.com if you’d like to participate. The Hermann Park Survey is conducted...
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
Jun 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 Clear Lake Chapter meetings are on the 2nd Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is a meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting at 6:45 p.m. and program at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the public; visitors are welcome.
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Postponed: “Know Your Watershed” Teacher Professional Development Workshop
9:00 am
Story Time & Family Garden Stroll
10:00 am
Story Time & Family Garden Stroll
@ Houston Botanic Garden
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Story Time & Family Garden Stroll Second Tuesday of each month 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Reading: “Plant the Tiny Seed” by Christie Matheson Children up to 5 years with parents/caregivers Cost is free but registration is required. Email rsvp@hbg. org to attend this event. Come to the Houston Botanic Garden for lively readings of nature-themed stories. Afterward parents can enjoy...
White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting
7:00 pm
White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting
Jun 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 The White Oak Bayou Association board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except November) at 7:00 pm. If you would like to join us for our board meetings, please call 765-426-1743 to confirm. From time to time we change our meeting venue. In November, the Association holds its annual meeting.
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Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
9:00 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
Jun 10 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas and Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City Co-Op, Houston’s very first organic co-op. Organic Produce, Organic Community Our mission is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through...
Deer Park Prairie: Workday
9:00 am
Deer Park Prairie: Workday
@ Deer Park Prairie
Jun 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Visitation of Deer Park Prairie is by appointment only. Since the prairie will be attended on scheduled workdays, they will be ideal days to visit. Please email Lan.shen@txgcmn.org for appointment on either workdays or any other days. 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536  https://goo.gl/maps/RtcecLSFnp22 Please bring a signed liability release: adult or  adult+children Please do not park directly in...
Teacher Workshop
9:00 am
Teacher Workshop
Jun 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Virtual Professional Development: How to Create a Community-Based Learning Experience for Students in Houston Teachers, learn what’s outside your window, and how you can use it to engage kids in any subject. Gain an understanding of what’s affecting Houston’s prairies, forests and marshes. Discover resources to differentiate instruction for all learners, including tech options. Connect with local informal educators that...
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
Virtual Teacher Workshop
1:00 pm
Virtual Teacher Workshop
Jun 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Teachers, learn what’s outside your window, and how you can use it to engage kids in any subject. Gain an understanding of what’s affecting Houston’s prairies, forests and marshes. Discover resources to differentiate instruction for all learners, including tech options. Connect with local informal educators that are ready to help you. Join us virtually June 10 or June 15 (elementary...
E.P.I.C Program
4:00 pm
E.P.I.C Program
@ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
Jun 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your community Make new friends Gain volunteer hours Have fun Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands...
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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….
Jun 11 all-day
[metaslider id=”2508619″] We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!  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 pm during...
HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday
9:00 am
HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday
@ Memorial Park Greenhouse
Jun 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Volunteers meet the second and fourth Thursday of every month to propagate plants from locally collected native seed. A typical workday may include seeding pots, bumping up trays into 1-gallon containers, separating seedlings, and weeding pots. They will also have special seed collecting trips, invasive species removal workdays, and planting events in restored prairies. If you’re interested in volunteering for the...
Teacher Workshop
9:00 am
Teacher Workshop
Jun 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Virtual Professional Development: How to Create a Community-Based Learning Experience for Students in Houston Teachers, learn what’s outside your window, and how you can use it to engage kids in any subject. Gain an understanding of what’s affecting Houston’s prairies, forests and marshes. Discover resources to differentiate instruction for all learners, including tech options. Connect with local informal educators that...
The Houston Green Book Discussion Group
12:00 pm
The Houston Green Book Discussion Group
@ Downtown Main Library
Jun 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
 The second Thursday of each month book group for learning more about green themes including the environmental, social and economic approaches to sustainability. For more information visit Facebook.com
Virtual Teacher Workshop
1:00 pm
Virtual Teacher Workshop
Jun 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Teachers, learn what’s outside your window, and how you can use it to engage kids in any subject. Gain an understanding of what’s affecting Houston’s prairies, forests and marshes. Discover resources to differentiate instruction for all learners, including tech options. Connect with local informal educators that are ready to help you. Join us virtually June 10 or June 15 (elementary...
Craft Asylum – Second Thursdays
6:00 pm
Craft Asylum – Second Thursdays
@ Texas Art Asylum
Jun 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 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.
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Postponed: Preparing for the Future: Using Project Based Learning to Promote Environmental Awareness
Prairie Friday
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jun 12 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday.
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
Environmental Educators Exchange Virtual Meet Up (Morning)
10:00 am
Environmental Educators Exchange Virtual Meet Up (Morning)
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
 “STORIES FROM A PANDEMIC: USING THE STORYCORPS APP TO RECORD HISTORY” with Sarah Coles of Texas Children in Nature. Details and registration on this Google Form. Format: 10 minute presentation on local topic, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A and community-building time. The sessions are offered at two times on the same day (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.) to ensure smaller...
Environmental Educators Exchange Virtual Meet Up (Afternoon)
3:00 pm
Environmental Educators Exchange Virtual Meet Up (Afternoon)
Jun 12 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
“STORIES FROM A PANDEMIC: USING THE STORYCORPS APP TO RECORD HISTORY” with Sarah Coles of Texas Children in Nature. Details and registration on this Google Form. Format: 10 minute presentation on local topic, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A and community-building time. The sessions are offered at two times on the same day (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.) to ensure smaller...
The Living Coast: Postponed
7:00 pm
The Living Coast: Postponed
@ MATCH Theater
Jun 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Living Coast performance combines original music, live narration, and cinematic images of the Texas gulf coast. Surfers and sailors, shrimpers and oilmen, poets and scientists all share their stories about this complicated region of serene beauty, vast industry, and incredible contradictions. Supported by a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts, the concert will tour throughout Texas and the midwest in...
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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…
Jun 13 all-day
[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
Jun 13 @ 7:00 am
 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
Jun 13 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
 Free to attend, donations appreciated. Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Join the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center on the second Saturday of each month at the front door of the building for a two-hour bird walk led by Kelsey Low and Theo Ostler, a resident bird...
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting
10:30 am
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting
@ Virtual Event
Jun 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
 Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a non-partisan, grass-roots organization that works to create political will for climate solutions by building constructive and respectful working relationships with members of Congress. CCL advocates for Carbon Fee and Dividend (CF&D), a revenue-neutral, market-based climate change solution, with all revenue returned directly to households. Come out to their monthly meetings every 2nd Saturday of...
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
Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 Join Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. for their “Vegan 2nd Saturdays†Monthly Meetings, Presentations & Vegan Potlucks Held on the “2nd Saturdays†of each month, they will enjoy a delicious vegan potluck and meeting, along with a discussion, film screening, food demo or speaker presentation on intersectional issues of veganism, animal rights, environmentalism, nonviolence, health and more. Each month will be...
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Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Jun 14 all-day
We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 9:00am -1:00pm {October – May} Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (weekly) 10:00am -2:00pm East End Farmers Market (weekly)
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Armand Bayou Nature Camps
8:00 am
Armand Bayou Nature Camps
Jun 15 @ 8:00 am – Jun 19 @ 3:30 am
 EcoCamp is for children ages 4 to 13 years old for 5 days. (Each five-day session starts on Monday, through August 3, 2020. Summer EcoCamp 2020 Different Themes each week Morning: 8:30 am – 11:30 am Afternoon: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Full Day Session: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm A typical day at camp blends nature exploration with active...
Postponed: Keep Texas Beautiful Conference
Virtual Teacher Workshop
9:00 am
Virtual Teacher Workshop
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Teachers, learn what’s outside your window, and how you can use it to engage kids in any subject. Gain an understanding of what’s affecting Houston’s prairies, forests and marshes. Discover resources to differentiate instruction for all learners, including tech options. Connect with local informal educators that are ready to help you. Join us virtually June 10 or June 15 (elementary...
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Audubon Bird Survey
8:00 am
Audubon Bird Survey
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Jun 16 @ 8:00 am
 Meeting Time: 8:00 a.m. in front of the restrooms Leaders: Mary Anne Weber, Skip Almoney Precinct 4’s Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve is an 80-acre property featuring Marshall Lake, which spans approximately 40 acres, plus a staff building, paved roads and parking lots, restroom facilities, and 1.7 miles of trails. Houston Audubon’s survey takes place on the third Tuesday of each month starting in...
HREG Monthly Meeting
6:30 pm
HREG Monthly Meeting
@ United Way-Greater Houston
Jun 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 All are welcome to Houston Renewable Energy Group’s monthly meetings! They will have a presentation on an interesting aspect of renewable energy in Houston, review HREG business, progress, and plan events. After the meeting, they usually spend some time socializing and finding out what is happening on the renewable scene in Houston from each other. Monthly Meetings are the best...
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Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
9:00 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
Jun 17 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas and Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City Co-Op, Houston’s very first organic co-op. Organic Produce, Organic Community Our mission is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through...
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
E.P.I.C Program
4:00 pm
E.P.I.C Program
@ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
Jun 17 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your community Make new friends Gain volunteer hours Have fun Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands...
Houston GREEN Film Series
6:30 pm
Houston GREEN Film Series
@ Rice Media Center
Jun 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 The films presented by the Houston Green Film Series are free to public and funded by volunteer efforts, in-kind contributions and donations from the public. In general, the series is screened on the third Wednesday of each month. For current films, visit the Houston Green Films website or Facebook page.
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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….
Jun 18 all-day
[metaslider id=”2508619″] We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!  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 pm during...
Nuts and Bolts of STEAM Conference
8:00 am
KPC Greenhouse Volunteers
9:00 am
KPC Greenhouse Volunteers
@ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse
Jun 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 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...
Virtual Best Practices Training
2:00 pm
Virtual Best Practices Training
Jun 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 Join Texas Children in Nature and Special Guest Emily Weerts in this Best Practices Seminar.
NPSOT Houston Chapter Meeting
6:45 pm
NPSOT Houston Chapter Meeting
@ American Red Cross building
Jun 18 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
 All of the activities, such as NPSOT monthly meetings and field trips, are open to the public and nearly all are free. New Location starting summer 2019: American Red Cross building, IH-69 (Southwest Freeway). The building is located on the North side feeder just West of Kirby. Social time and refreshments: 6:45 pm Meeting start: 7:15
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Prairie Friday
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jun 19 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday.
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
Environmental Educators Exchange Virtual Meet Up (Morning)
10:00 am
Environmental Educators Exchange Virtual Meet Up (Morning)
Jun 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
“CONNECTING STUDENTS WITH CONSERVATION CAREERS” with Marsha Towns of Student Conservation Association. Details and registration on this Google Form. Format: 10 minute presentation on local topic, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A and community-building time. The sessions are offered at two times on the same day (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.) to ensure smaller groups and more opportunity to connect with...
Environmental Educators Exchange Virtual Meet Up (Afternoon)
3:00 pm
Environmental Educators Exchange Virtual Meet Up (Afternoon)
Jun 19 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
“CONNECTING STUDENTS WITH CONSERVATION CAREERS” with Marsha Towns of Student Conservation Association. Details and registration on this Google Form. Format: 10 minute presentation on local topic, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A and community-building time. The sessions are offered at two times on the same day (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.) to ensure smaller groups and more opportunity to connect with...
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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…
Jun 20 all-day
[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
Jun 20 @ 7:30 am
Leader: Cin-Ty Lee Houston Audubon is conducting a monthly survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary. Surveys are normally scheduled for the third Saturday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Beginners, experts, or even if you’re just curious. Everyone will meet at the parking lot at the dead end on the south end of Westcott Street at 7:30 a.m. If the gate is locked,...
Houston Arboretum Bird Survey
8:00 am
Houston Arboretum Bird Survey
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jun 20 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Leaders: Theo Ostler and Kelsey Low Meet in front of the building at the Houston Arboretum. The Third Saturday bird survey is a monthly event for experienced birders. It’s an opportunity for birders to help the Houston Arboretum keep a better record of the birds inhabiting the nature sanctuary throughout the year. Interested participants should bring binoculars, water, and their...
Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys
8:00 am
Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys
@ Willow Waterhole Park
Jun 20 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The Nature Discovery Center partners with Houston Audubon to conduct monthly surveys at Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve, a 290-acre park on the site of a Harris County Flood Control District retention pond project. Participants can help by either spotting birds or helping to identify them on this 2.5 hour long survey. This is a great way to get involved with Houston’s citizen science community....
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
Jun 20 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for community-wide volunteer days at Buffalo Bayou Park happening the third Saturday of each month. Whether volunteering as a large or small group, or individually, your efforts will lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy. Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks, including...
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
10:00 am
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
Jun 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
 All of the material at Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse has been reclaimed from historic houses that Historic Houston has deconstructed, as well as individual items that have been brought to our Salvage Warehouse. The Salvage Warehouse, now located at 1200 National, has become a regional resource for reclaimed building materials serving an 11 county region of Southeast Texas. Materials at the Salvage Warehouse include,...
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Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Jun 21 all-day
We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 9:00am -1:00pm {October – May} Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (weekly) 10:00am -2:00pm East End Farmers Market (weekly)
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Armand Bayou Nature Camps
8:00 am
Armand Bayou Nature Camps
Jun 22 @ 8:00 am – Jun 26 @ 3:30 am
EcoCamp is for children ages 4 to 13 years old for 5 days. (Each five-day session starts on Monday, through August 3, 2020. Summer EcoCamp 2020 Different Themes each week Morning: 8:30 am – 11:30 am Afternoon: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Full Day Session: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm A typical day at camp blends nature exploration with active...
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Community Resilience to Climate Change with Artist Boat
8:00 am
Community Resilience to Climate Change with Artist Boat
@ NOAA
Jun 23 @ 8:00 am – Jun 26 @ 6:00 am
Postponed.
Summer Edible Academy
8:00 am
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Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2 Bird Survey
8:00 am
Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2 Bird Survey
@ Archbishop Fiorenza Park
Jun 24 @ 8:00 am
Meet in front of the bathrooms near the parking lot off Eldridge. Are you looking for a fantastic place to see an amazing array of birds? Join Houston Audubon on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Archbishop Fiorenza Park (Phase 2) between Eldridge and Highway 6 for the chance to see a multitude of species, get a good healthy walk...
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
9:00 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
Jun 24 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas and Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City Co-Op, Houston’s very first organic co-op. Organic Produce, Organic Community Our mission is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through...
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
E.P.I.C Program
4:00 pm
E.P.I.C Program
@ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
Jun 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your community Make new friends Gain volunteer hours Have fun Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands...
Native Prairies Association Chapter Meeting
6:30 pm
Native Prairies Association Chapter Meeting
Jun 24 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Talbot Prairie, a talk by David Bezanson, the Land Protection and Easements Manager at The Nature Conservancy. Visit HNPAT to register and for more information.
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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….
Jun 25 all-day
[metaslider id=”2508619″] We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!  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 pm during...
HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday
9:00 am
HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday
@ Memorial Park Greenhouse
Jun 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteers meet the second and fourth Thursday of every month to propagate plants from locally collected native seed. A typical workday may include seeding pots, bumping up trays into 1-gallon containers, separating seedlings, and weeding pots. They will also have special seed collecting trips, invasive species removal workdays, and planting events in restored prairies. If you’re interested in volunteering for the...
USGBC Texas – Best Practices Champions Kickoff
1:00 pm
USGBC Texas – Best Practices Champions Kickoff
@ Online meeting
Jun 25 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
 Register Viewing Global Best Practices through Texas Leadership Texans design, construct, operate and maintain their buildings has an immediate and lasting impact on the Social, Environmental and Financial health of our communities.  Texas continues to rank high Nationally in total number and total area of Energy Star and LEED certified buildings and has over 11,000 trained LEED Accredited Professionals. However, the...
Trivia Night: Stump the Treehugger
6:30 pm
Trivia Night: Stump the Treehugger
Jun 25 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
 A night of fun as we highlight the great work of some of our member organizations with a virtual trivia night. Topics include: Air Quality, Bayous, Houston Ecology, and Environmental Justice (in light of recent events, we’d like to put a spotlight on this subject) PRIZES from the American Association of Zoo Keepers Houston Chapter. To register, use this link...
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Prairie Friday
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jun 26 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday.
Children’s Nature Classes
9:30 am
HREG Solar Workshop
2:00 pm
HREG Solar Workshop
@ TX/RX Labs
Jun 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This free, monthly workshop addresses the basics on how to install and operate a solar system. It covers topics such as solar array types, costs of equipment and labor, permitting, energy savings, and reliability. The instructor, Bill Swann, is an expert in solar energy and has built many of his own solar systems. This workshop is ideal for all people;...
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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…
Jun 27 all-day
[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:...
Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey
7:30 am
Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey
Jun 27 @ 7:30 am
Bird Survey, Saturday, February 27, 7:30 a.m. with Damien Carey 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536 See (MAP for more details) Please bring a signed liability release: adult or  adult+children Please do not park directly in front of our neighbors’ houses – park across the street. As always on the prairie, wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. For seed collecting, bring...
Woodland Park Bird Survey
7:30 am
Woodland Park Bird Survey
@ Woodland Park
Jun 27 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
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
Jun 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Workday: Fourth Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon or later Visitation of Deer Park Prairie is by appointment only. Since the prairie will be attended on scheduled workdays, they will be ideal days to visit. Please email HNPAT@TexasPrairie for appointment on either workdays or any other days. 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536  (Check out the map for...
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Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Jun 28 all-day
We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 9:00am -1:00pm {October – May} Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (weekly) 10:00am -2:00pm East End Farmers Market (weekly)
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Armand Bayou Nature Camps
8:00 am
Armand Bayou Nature Camps
Jun 29 @ 8:00 am – Jul 3 @ 3:30 am
EcoCamp is for children ages 4 to 13 years old for 5 days. (Each five-day session starts on Monday, through August 3, 2020. Summer EcoCamp 2020 Different Themes each week Morning: 8:30 am – 11:30 am Afternoon: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Full Day Session: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm A typical day at camp blends nature exploration with active...
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