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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Apr 13 all-day
 Pledge to turn off your sprinkler system for the winter. Turfgrass, particularly St. Augustine, naturally goes dormant during winter months and uses all available energy to grow and strengthen the root system. Allowing grass to brown during the cool months results in healthier lawns with less disease in the spring. Once you pledge, your village earns a point in the...
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Apr 13 all-day
 Birding is the birder’s equivalent to a walkathon, but better (because you get to look at birds all day). Teams of 2 or more (typically 4-5) compete to count as many bird species as possible in a consecutive 24-hour period. Birdathon is primarily a fundraiser, so teams also compete to raise the most money for the best cause: bird conservation....
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Apr 13 all-day
 The kiosk at Boy Scout Woods opens on Friday, March 29 and closes on Sunday, May 5. Many activities are planned, including: Birding walks – 3 times/day (Apr. 4 – 29) Photography walks (Apr. 4-29) Bird-friendly plant sale (Apr. 1 until sold out) Land Sea & Sky binoculars – weekends in April Flight in Focus – 2-day photography event (Apr....
Drawdown Eco Challenge
Drawdown Eco Challenge
Apr 13 all-day
 Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The challenge takes place April 3-24 and follows actions highlighted in Drawdown, a book based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes solutions to global warming that already exists. Participants track and share their progress online in a robust platform and earn points for taking action. The...
Faith Climate Action Week
@ TBA
Faith Climate Action Week
@ TBA
Apr 13 all-day
Faith Climate Action Week will take place for ten days in April during Earth Month. It will focus on how we can take action to protect our climate. Celebrations, sermons, service projects, events, and nature walks will be held, all week. Sign up now and be the first to receive information on how to participate! We will be focusing on...
17th Annual Galveston FeatherFest
@ Varies
17th Annual Galveston FeatherFest
@ Varies
Apr 13 all-day
 The 2019 Feather is Apr. 11-14, 2019, with pre-festival trips beginning on Apr. 9. Check out some of the new offerings in store for birders and photographers including: Ebike Birding, Armand Bayou Photography Pontoon Boat Trip, Armand Bayou Rookery Birding Field Trip, and more. Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council is happy to announce that they are bringing back the pre-festival...
HackHouston 2019
@ Texas Southern University Science Building 165
HackHouston 2019
@ Texas Southern University Science Building 165
Apr 13 all-day
 HackHouston 2019 is a 24 hour event at Texas Southern University where hundreds of TECH and NON-TECH students will come together to brainstorm ideas, build software/hardware projects, and most of all, HAVE FUN! HackHouston is free for all admitted participants. For more information, visit hackhouston.io/.
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Armand Bayou Bird Survey
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Armand Bayou Bird Survey
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 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.
7:00 am
Booming & Blooming Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival 2019
@ Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge
Booming & Blooming Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival 2019
@ Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge
Apr 13 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
.jpg) Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival is the annual celebration of the Attwater’s prairie-chicken and the native coastal prairie that the iconic bird calls home. Early morning van tours will take participants up to one of the booming grounds to watch the male prairie chicken’s famous courtship dance. Other events this weekend include wildflower and native plant guided tours, bird walks and birding...
8:00 am
Beautify the Bucket 2019
@ Menard Park
Beautify the Bucket 2019
@ Menard Park
Apr 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The Beautify the Bucket Competition allows participants to take an active role in beautifying Galveston beaches and improving stewardship behaviors. Participants in the competition paint a blue trash barrel destined for Galveston beaches based on a theme: ocean organisms, marine debris, coastal and marine ecosystems, or Galveston recreational activities. After the competition the barrels will be added to Galveston’s beaches where...
8:00 am
Exploration Green’s Spring Planting Workday
Exploration Green’s Spring Planting Workday
Apr 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Volunteers are needed for tree maintenance and repotting. Tasks run from light to heavy, and there are opportunities for anyone ages ten and up. When: the second and last Saturday of every month, 8:00 a.m. to noon. Where: the green space behind 1801 Neptune Lane, Houston, TX 77062—park on the street, near the bridge, and take the paved trail heading...
8:00 am
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Apr 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the...
8:00 am
Go365 Biking with Buddies
@ Picnic Loop BCycle Station
Go365 Biking with Buddies
@ Picnic Loop BCycle Station
Apr 13 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
 Join Memorial Park Conservancy for their first annual Biking with Buddies. Bike around the Picnic Loop trail at Memorial Park and earn 250 Points. This is a free family friendly event.
8:00 am
JBHF Spring Bird Count
@ JBH Long Point Ranch
JBHF Spring Bird Count
@ JBH Long Point Ranch
Apr 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join the James B. Harrison Foundation to catch the birding action during the Spring Migration at their very first Spring Bird Count. RSVP required. Please RSVP your spot on the count at hannah@jbhfound.org. Meet at 8:00AM at the JBH Long Point Office. Front gates will open at 7:45AM. Feel free to bring a sack lunch!
8:00 am
Peach Street Farmers Market
@ Peach Street
Peach Street Farmers Market
@ Peach Street
Apr 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Their mission is to create an environment where people connect with area farmers, businesses, and neighbors through education, commerce, and entertainment fostering community, economic development, entrepreneurship, health and wellness in order to build a healthier Brazoria County.
8:00 am
Second Saturday Bird Walks
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Second Saturday Bird Walks
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Apr 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...
8:00 am
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
@ St. John's parking lot
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
@ St. John's parking lot
Apr 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market bring the bounty of the garden to Houstonians every Saturday year round, rain or shine, 8-12pm. Growers offer locally produced vegetables, fruits, farm products, dairy products, prepared foods, cut flowers and plants. The Urban Harvest’s colorful market supports a number of family farms and boosts the income of small growers from the area. School...
8:00 am
Woodlands Farmers Market
@ Grogan's Mill Center
Woodlands Farmers Market
@ Grogan's Mill Center
Apr 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as “The Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market,†a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at the Grogan’s Mill Center. The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s...
9:00 am
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)...
9:00 am
Energy Corridor Farmers Market
Energy Corridor Farmers Market
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it is It is to provide residents and visitors of both the District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a community gathering place, promote relationships with food producers and artisans, encourage local food production in and surrounding the...
9:00 am
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a...
9:00 am
Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land
@ Imperial Park Recreation Center
Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land
@ Imperial Park Recreation Center
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continue to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items.  Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready...
9:00 am
GCBO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropic Bird Sanctuary
GCBO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropic Bird Sanctuary
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
 Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical...
9:00 am
Marsh Mania
@ Galveston Bay
Marsh Mania
@ Galveston Bay
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 Volunteers make the difference at this signature, community-driven restoration event as we plant marsh grass along eroding shorelines of Galveston Bay. Families and kids are welcome at most locations; more details can be found on the registration form.
9:00 am
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done just that, establishing itself as one of Houston’s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and...
9:00 am
Neches River Refuge Grand Opening
@ Neches River Refuge
Neches River Refuge Grand Opening
@ Neches River Refuge
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
 April 13 will mark the grand opening of the refuge, with guided nature walks, van tours of the refuge, kids activities, exhibits, and a nationally-known speaker. The Neches River Refuge has 7,000 acres of beautiful wildlife habitat – forests, wetlands, and trails along the iconic Neches River. Visit tcatexas.org for a tentative schedule.
9:00 am
Texas Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup
@ various locations
Texas Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup
@ various locations
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Join Texas Adopt-a-Beach for a coastwide spring cleanup on the Texas coast. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cleanup begins at 9 a.m. Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of drinking water. Adopt-A-Beach will provide all necessary materials.
9:00 am
Tomball Farmers Market
Tomball Farmers Market
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a...
9:30 am
Urban Harvest’s Edible Landscapes
@ Houston Museum of Natural Science, Moran Conference Room
Urban Harvest’s Edible Landscapes
@ Houston Museum of Natural Science, Moran Conference Room
Apr 13 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
10:00 am
Baytown Nurture Nature Festival 2019
@ Baytown Nature Center
Baytown Nurture Nature Festival 2019
@ Baytown Nature Center
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The annual Nurture Nature Festival at the Baytown Nature Center, 6213 Bayway takes place on April 13, 2019. The free, family event introduces visitors to the reptiles, birds, fish and native plants of the Baytown area through fun activities for all interests and levels. Exciting children’s games, informational exhibits, live animals and a variety of food keep visitors coming back...
10:00 am
BNC’s Nurture Nature Festival
@ Baytown Nature Center
BNC’s Nurture Nature Festival
@ Baytown Nature Center
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
 Join Texas Parks and Wildlife at this FREE family friendly festival – learn some outdoor skills, see and touch wildlife, listen to music and more. Hands-on youth activities include camping skills, reptiles, fishing, archery and more. TPWD will also have a drawing for a Camping Package for youth who enter their Outdoor Kid’s Challenge. For more information, visit tpwd.texas.gov or baytown.org.
10:00 am
Earth Day Activities
@ Kleb Woods Nature Center
Earth Day Activities
@ Kleb Woods Nature Center
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Come celebrate Earth Day at Kleb Woods Nature Center with DIY Earth-friendly activities like growing seedlings in egg cartons, making eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and creating t-shirt tote bags. Learn about rainwater catchment systems, and hear a talk about wiggler worms and make a mini-vermicompost bin! There will also be native plant walks and tours of the Kleb farm house. Come...
10:00 am
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap
@ Mandell Park
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap
@ Mandell Park
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.
10:00 am
Mornings in the Country
@ Blackwood Educational Land Institute
Mornings in the Country
@ Blackwood Educational Land Institute
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
 JOIN US FOR AÂ MORNING IN THE COUNTRY! Take a self-guided tour of the farm, enjoy a delicious lunch with ingredients from our gardens, take a class with one of our community experts, and much more. Register here or for more information, please contact Gabi Graves at gabi@blackwoodland.org. Spring 2019 Dates:Â April 13th Time:Â 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost:Â $45 and includes lunch...
10:00 am
Nature Discovery Center’s Spring Fling Festival 2019
@ Nature Discovery Center
Nature Discovery Center’s Spring Fling Festival 2019
@ Nature Discovery Center
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join us for a fun and informative family-friendly event to celebrate Spring and Earth Day with a day out in the park. There will be nature and environmental activities crafts and exhibits for children, family nature hikes, live animals, and a food truck. Activities will be spread out around the park, as we’ll explore the pond, the forest, and the...
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT...
10:30 am
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting
@ Virtual Event
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting
@ Virtual Event
Apr 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...
12:00 pm
Willow Waterhole 2019 MusicFEST
@ Willow Waterhole Greenway
Willow Waterhole 2019 MusicFEST
@ Willow Waterhole Greenway
Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 The seventh edition of the Willow Waterhole 2017 MusicFEST will be held on April 13-14. Coming on the heels of last year’s successful MusicFEST 2018, which featured 20 hours of FREE diverse music provided by 16 Pro Bands and 7 Student-School Band and the dynamic Artist Village with over 40 participating artists, our hopes are that this year’s event will...
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
1:00 pm
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Rock Earth Day Celebration 2019
@ Sugar Land Town Square
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Rock Earth Day Celebration 2019
@ Sugar Land Town Square
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rock will be held Saturday April 13, from 1 pm to 5 pm, on the Plaza at Sugar Land Town Square. The popular Texas Snakes & More returns with snake shows at 2:15 pm and 4:00 pm! Andy Roo and the Andyrooniverse will have live performances at 1:15 pm and 3:15 pm. We will have excellent...
6:00 pm
Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. Monthly Meeting
@ Houston Community College Conference Center
Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. Monthly Meeting
@ Houston Community College Conference Center
Apr 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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