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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Mar 15 all-day
Water-Wise Village Challenge
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
Mar 15 all-day
Houston Audubon's Birdathon
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....
Arboretum’s Spring Break Camp (4-12) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Arboretum’s Spring Break Camp (4-12) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Mar 15 all-day
Arboretum's Spring Break Camp (4-12) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Houston | Texas | United States
Naturalists use a variety of tools to explore the natural world, but most rely on the tools we are all born with: our senses! Children will explore their own senses and then discover which animals taste through their feet, which have natural radar, which can locate prey by sensing heat, and which have eyes that contain 30,000 lenses. Join the...
BNC’s Spring Break Camp @ Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center
BNC’s Spring Break Camp @ Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center
Mar 15 all-day
BNC's Spring Break Camp @ Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center | Baytown | Texas | United States
Let your imagination soar into this high flying week of exploration. Campers will build water rockets, kites, and more as they discover objects in flight. Are you ready to hop into the pilot’s seat? Each camp-day will be from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. BNC’s Spring Break Camp is dedicated for students grade 4-6. Registration begins Feb. 1, 2019.
Deadline: Exhibitor Registration for Earth Day Houston
Deadline: Exhibitor Registration for Earth Day Houston
Mar 15 all-day
Deadline: Exhibitor Registration for Earth Day Houston
Hosted by Discovery Green Conservancy in partnership with Citizens’ Environmental Coalition, and sponsored by Green Mountain Energy, this year’s Earth Day event will be on Apr. 14, from noon to 5 p.m. Featuring exhibits, bands, food, speakers, and more, the 2019 celebration supports Discovery Green’s mission of providing free events that promote a healthy environment and sustainable operations. Exhibitor space...
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12:00 am K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community
K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community
Mar 15 @ 12:00 am – Mar 16 @ 12:00 am
Thank you for your interest in the “All aboard! There’s a place for you in the maritime community!” Art Contest sponsored by the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Inter-American Committee on Ports of the Organization of the American States (CIP-OAS).  We welcome submissions from students enrolled in grades K-12 living in the...
8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Mar 15 @ 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.
9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Mar 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’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 call 713-274-2668 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...
10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Mar 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Children's Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens | Houston | Texas | United States
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’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.
10:00 am Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Mar 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Houston Audubon's BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center | Houston | Texas | United States
Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world. This program will run from September...
12:00 pm Houston Youth Climate Rally @ Houston City Hall
Houston Youth Climate Rally @ Houston City Hall
Mar 15 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
On March 15th, in Houston City Hall, from 12-2 p.m., Houston students/climate activists/teachers will be gathering to demand Texas legislators take action against climate change.
1:00 pm Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Mar 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Houston Audubon's BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world. This program will run from September...