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TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops @ varying locations throughout Houston
TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops @ varying locations throughout Houston
Jun 15 all-day
TWA's L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops @ varying locations throughout Houston
Texas Wildlife Association’s free L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops are open to all formal and informal educators. TWA will hold ten workshops this summer, beginning June 4, 2019,  throughout the Houston area. They will cover ways to introduce hands-on science programs into your classroom that relate to conservation, wildlife, and natural resources. All workshops are the same but in different locations,...
(Deadline) Early registration for SSPEED Center annual conference (event on Oct. 8-9) @ online
(Deadline) Early registration for SSPEED Center annual conference (event on Oct. 8-9) @ online
Jun 15 all-day
SSPEED’s annual conference will be held on October 8 & 9, 2019 at the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. At this year’s event, Post-Harvey Era: Resilient Engineering, Infrastructure & Policy, top academic, consulting and governmental experts will present. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, City of Houston, Harris County will provide governmental updates. To register visit www.sspeed.rice.edu ​
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 15 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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7:00 am Willow Waterhole Bird Survey @ Willow Waterhole Greenspace
Willow Waterhole Bird Survey @ Willow Waterhole Greenspace
Jun 15 @ 7:00 am
The Willow Waterhole Bird Survey was started in June 2007 and is held on the third Saturday of each month (but no survey in December). During the 2-hour count, the number of species identified can range from around 30 in summer to over 50 in the winter. The survey begins in the parking lot of the Gathering Place at 5310...
7:30 am Audubon Bird Survey @ Hogg Bird Sanctuary
Audubon Bird Survey @ Hogg Bird Sanctuary
Jun 15 @ 7:30 am
Audubon Bird Survey @ Hogg Bird Sanctuary | Houston | Texas | United States
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,...
8:00 am Houston Arboretum Bird Survey @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Houston Arboretum Bird Survey @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jun 15 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Houston Arboretum Bird Survey @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Houston | Texas | United States
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...
8:00 am Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys @ Willow Waterhole Park
Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys @ Willow Waterhole Park
Jun 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys @ Willow Waterhole Park | Houston | Texas | United States
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....
8:30 am Monthly Volunteer Day at Buffalo Bayou Park @ Wortham Insurance Visitor Center at The Water Works
Monthly Volunteer Day at Buffalo Bayou Park @ Wortham Insurance Visitor Center at The Water Works
Jun 15 @ 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...
8:45 am NHS Hill Hike @ Bessie Swindle Community Center
NHS Hill Hike @ Bessie Swindle Community Center
Jun 15 @ 8:45 am
NHS Hill Hike @ Bessie Swindle Community Center | Houston | Texas | United States
Hit the Hill with Nature Heritage Society for a fun and exhilarating hike. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. It’s a family affair. The Trail is approximately 2.5 miles; shorter routes are available. Registration will begin at 8:45 a.m., and the hike will follow shortly after at 9.
9:00 am Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up @ Historic Olivewood Cemetery
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up @ Historic Olivewood Cemetery
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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...
9:00 am Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park @ Don Greene Nature Park
Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park @ Don Greene Nature Park
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park @ Don Greene Nature Park | Houston | Texas | United States
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...
10:00 am Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) @ Salvage Warehouse
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) @ Salvage Warehouse
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Historic Houston's Salvage Warehouse (Members Only) @ Salvage Warehouse | Houston | Texas | United States
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,...
10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.
11:00 am Bakfish Brewery Rain Barrel Workshop @ Bakfish Brewing Company
Bakfish Brewery Rain Barrel Workshop @ Bakfish Brewing Company
Jun 15 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Bakfish Brewery Rain Barrel Workshop @ Bakfish Brewing Company | Pearland | Texas | United States
Workshops consist of a presentation on the environmental benefits of collecting rainwater, and proper rain barrel installation instructions and tips. Registration is $35, which includes one 35-gallon barrel + one connector kit, and admission to the workshop for yourself and one guest. Workshop participants can purchase a maximum of 2 barrels + 2 kits. Galveston Bay Foundation encourages workshop attendants...
11:00 am Rain Barrel Workshop at Bakfish Brewery
Rain Barrel Workshop at Bakfish Brewery
Jun 15 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Galveston Bay Foundation’s Rain Barrel Program works to conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff, pollution, and bacteria entering Galveston Bay. This workshop will 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...
1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jun 15 @ 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.
8:30 pm Full Moon Hike @ Baytown Nature Center
Full Moon Hike @ Baytown Nature Center
Jun 15 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Join us each month on the Saturday closest to the full moon to explore a different section of the nature center in hopes of seeing nocturnal animals. All sorts of things have been spotted – raccoons, opossums, coyotes, fireflies and flying squirrels. Recently, hikers saw an alligator, rabbits and nesting screech owls. The monthly 90 minute hikes begin just after...