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Drawdown EcoChallenge
Drawdown EcoChallenge
Apr 14 all-day
 Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The Challenge takes place Apr. 4-25, 2018 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. Drawdown EcoChallenge provides tools and inspiration to turn intention into action, and gives participants a fun and...
Save-the-Date: Faith Climate Action Week
Save-the-Date: Faith Climate Action Week
Apr 14 all-day
Faith Climate Action Week will take place during Earth Week, April 14- 22, 2018. Celebrations,sermons, service projects, events, and nature walks will be held, all week, around the theme “Charged with Faith: Leading the way to a clean energy future”. Sign up now and be the first to receive information on how to participate! We will be focusing on ways we...
Booming & Blooming Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival
@ Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge
Booming & Blooming Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival
@ Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge
Apr 14 all-day
 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...
Two Shoes Retreat
@ Cramer Retreat Center
Two Shoes Retreat
@ Cramer Retreat Center
Apr 14 all-day
“Christ wears two shoes in the world: Scripture and nature.â€Â (John Scotus Eriugena, Irish theologian, died 877) You are invited to a 24-hour getaway in the beauty of God’s good creation at the Two Shoes Retreat. Join the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston (IENoH) at Cramer Retreat Center in Spring to celebrate Earth month, beginning Saturday morning, Apr. 14 and ending Sunday morning, Apr. 15. This retreat explores...
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Hike at Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge
@ Starbucks
Hike at Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge
@ Starbucks
Apr 14 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am
Houston Sierra Club Outings Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 AM On Saturday, April 14, 2018, the Houston Sierra Club will hike in the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge (TRNWR). The TRNWR covers about 30,000 a… https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/244431969/
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Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Apr 14 @ 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
Run the Grove 5K
@ West 11th Street Park
Run the Grove 5K
@ West 11th Street Park
Apr 14 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
 The Run the Grove 5K will begin and end at West 11th Street Park, located at 2400 West 11th Street in the heart of Timbergrove Manor in Houston, Texas. The 5K race is certified by the USATF. Aid stations and water will be available at the start, finish and along the course. See below for a map of the race course. The Kids’ Fun...
8:00 am
Second Saturday Bird Walks
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Second Saturday Bird Walks
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Apr 14 @ 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...
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Woodlands Farmers Market
@ Grogan's Mill Center
Woodlands Farmers Market
@ Grogan's Mill Center
Apr 14 @ 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...
8:30 am
High Island Workdays
@ High Island
High Island Workdays
@ High Island
Apr 14 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
 Workdays are held once a month, October through March on the second Saturday of the month. We start work around 8:30 AM and work until about noon, when we break for lunch, provided by Houston Audubon and prepared by the lunch crew. Lunch at the picnic area of Boy Scout Woods is a good chance to visit with other volunteers...
8:30 am
Paddle N Pedal Fest
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Paddle N Pedal Fest
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Apr 14 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
 The Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce in partnership with CHI St. Luke’s Hospital – The Vintage, Harris County Pct. 4 “Trails as Parks”, and the Greater Houston Off-road Biking Association (GHORBA) is pleased to present a new, family-friendly outdoor festival to celebrate the tremendous amenities available on the SH 249 Corridor: Paddle N Pedal Fest. Paddle N Pedal will operate...
9:00 am
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Apr 14 @ 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
@ Grisby Square
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
Apr 14 @ 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 14 @ 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
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
Apr 14 @ 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
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Apr 14 @ 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...
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SCA Earth Day
@ Memorial Park
SCA Earth Day
@ Memorial Park
Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 This April, the Student Conservation Association (SCA) is hosting 60 projects for Earth Day in honor of 60 years of SCA! With national support from Southwest Airlines and American Express, we are aiming to connect our members, alumni, friends, and partners across the country to create a nationwide network of Earth Month celebrations. Join SCA to help restore Memorial Park as...
9:00 am
Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green
@ Phase 1 Site
Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green
@ Phase 1 Site
Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
On Mar. 24, Apr. 14 and 21 and May 5 and 19, 2018, from 9:00 am to noon, come plant the shores of Exploration Green Nature Park’s new lake. The wetland will cleanse stormwater and provide habitat for aquatic animals in the lake (which is, in fact, a nationally known flood control basin). Have fun while helping to improve water...
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Tomball Farmers Market
Tomball Farmers Market
Apr 14 @ 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
Kids Market Day
@ Gregory-Lincoln Education Center
Kids Market Day
@ Gregory-Lincoln Education Center
Apr 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
 Kid-grown, kid-sold! This farmers market, run entirely by kids, allows students to sell their organic produce harvest from their local school gardens. All proceeds are sown back into the school gardens and culinary programs to promote experiential learning opportunities for students. Participating schools include Gregory Lincoln, Hogg Middle School, St. Catherine’s Montessori, Westside High School and more. Free and open...
10:00 am
Blackwood’s Mornings in the Country
@ Blackwood Educational Land Institute
Blackwood’s Mornings in the Country
@ Blackwood Educational Land Institute
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Join us for a Morning in the Country! Take a self-guided tour of the farm, enjoy a delicious lunch with ingredients from our gardens, take a class with our Farm Director, and much more. Register Today! Cost (includes lunch) FREE for ages 4 years and under $25 for ages 5 – 13 years $45 for ages 14+ February 10, 2018 –...
10:00 am
BNC’s Annual Nurture Nature Festival
@ Baytown Nature Center
BNC’s Annual Nurture Nature Festival
@ Baytown Nature Center
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The annual Nurture Nature Festival is a free, family event that 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 year after year for this popular event. Join TPWD Get Outside...
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Apr 14 @ 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 14 @ 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
Animal Care Program Orientation
@ TWRC Wildlife Center
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 14 @ 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
Second Saturday Settlers
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Second Saturday Settlers
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Apr 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
March 10, 2018: Spinning & Weaving Learn how early settlers spun plant and animal fibers into thread and woven fabrics as volunteers bring the Redbud Hill Homestead to life. April 14, 2018: Natural Dyes Volunteers and staff bring the headstead to life as they demonstrate natural methods of dying fabrics and other daily activities of early Texas settlers. Programs are...
3:00 pm
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Rock Earth Day Celebration
@ Sugar Land Town Center
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Rock Earth Day Celebration
@ Sugar Land Town Center
Apr 14 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 Plan to rock with the City of Sugar Land for a great day of family fun on Apr. 14, 2018, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m, at Sugar Land Town Square. This year’s entertainment includes Vocal Trash and the very popular Texas Snakes & More. Approximately 30 additional exhibits will provide interactive environmental activities that address recycling, upcycling, gardening, clean...
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 14 @ 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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