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Prairies & Pollinators: A Regional Celebration
Prairies & Pollinators: A Regional Celebration
Oct 6 all-day
For the list of events, visit prairiepartner.org.
Victor Emanuel Nature Tours: Panama Trip
@ Panama: Fall at El Valle's Canopy
Victor Emanuel Nature Tours: Panama Trip
@ Panama: Fall at El Valle's Canopy
Oct 6 all-day
 Victor Emanuel Nature Tours offer departures for Houston Audubon members. The camaraderie shared among chapter members strengthens the chapter and provides an excellent opportunity to brainstorm program ideas and challenges. A more direct partnership benefit is a $500 donation to Houston Audubon’s habitat conservation, education, and advocacy programs when an HA member signs up for designated tours. On a personal level,...
Eco-Challenge
@ Online
Eco-Challenge
@ Online
Oct 6 all-day
The EcoChallenge is an opportunity to change your life for good. Common wisdom says it takes at least two weeks to change a habit: if you can stick with a new behavior for 14 days in a row, you’re a lot more likely to keep it up forever. EcoChallengers share their progress and earn points for taking action. The combination...
Texas Association for Environmental Education 2018 Conference
@ Lakeview Methodist Conference Center
Texas Association for Environmental Education 2018 Conference
@ Lakeview Methodist Conference Center
Oct 6 all-day
 Connect with formal and informal educators from across Texas. Field trips, short and long courses, and overnight lodging included! Interested in leading a session? They need a few more presenters. Contact Linda Dunn at ldunn@wetlandcenter.com. More information on our Facebook page or TAEE.ORG.
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Park to Port Bike Ride
@ Bill Coats Bridge
8:00 am
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Oct 6 @ 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
Peach Street Farmers Market
@ Peach Street
Peach Street Farmers Market
@ Peach Street
Oct 6 @ 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
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
@ St. John's parking lot
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
@ St. John's parking lot
Oct 6 @ 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
Oct 6 @ 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
Heights Epicurean Farmers Market
@ Grace United Methodist Campus
Heights Epicurean Farmers Market
@ Grace United Methodist Campus
Oct 6 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
 Farmer’s Markets are the alternative to the corporate store-house. Heights Epicurean’s farmers are dedicated to chemical-free, sustainable farming methods including humane aminal treatment, using Texas products in Texas. On the first Saturday of each month, everyone in the Heights Epicurean Farmers Market community reconvenes, pops up their tents, and joins the Greater Heights Community for some fun in the sunshine! Grace...
9:00 am
Adopt-a-Beach Clean Up
@ Bolivar Ferry Landing
Adopt-a-Beach Clean Up
@ Bolivar Ferry Landing
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Board the ferry at 8:30 am for a quick ride into Bolivar. Best and fastest option is to park in Galveston and walk on the ferry! Exit the first right off of the ferry into the parking lot. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
9:00 am
Advanced Flight and Action Photography
@ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
Advanced Flight and Action Photography
@ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 Kevin Karlson is an accomplished birder, professional tour leader and wildlife photographer/instructor who has published many bird and nature related articles for magazines, books, and journals. He is a regular at Bird and Nature festivals in North America, where he gives keynote presentations, workshops on bird identification, and photo instruction. Join wildlife photographer Kevin Karlson at GCBO’s headquarters in Lake...
9:00 am
Advanced Flight Photography Workshop with Kevin Karlson
@ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
Advanced Flight Photography Workshop with Kevin Karlson
@ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 Join Kevin Karlson as he teaches the tips and tricks of photographing wildlife in motion. Kevin’s photography workshops will be held on Oct. 6 and 7, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For the workshop itinerary and other details, view the workshop description at gcbo.org. Cost: $80 for Saturday (Limited to 40 participants) at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory $80 for Sunday (Limited to...
9:00 am
Advanced Flight Photography Workshop with Kevin Karlson
@ GCBO Smith Point Hawk Watch
Advanced Flight Photography Workshop with Kevin Karlson
@ GCBO Smith Point Hawk Watch
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join Kevin Karlson as he teaches the tips and tricks of photographing wildlife in motion. Kevin’s photography workshops will be held on Oct. 6 and 7, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For the workshop itinerary and other details, view the workshop description at gcbo.org. Cost: $80 for Saturday (Limited to 40 participants) at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory $80 for Sunday (Limited to...
9:00 am
BNC’s Butterfly Count
@ Baytown Nature Center
BNC’s Butterfly Count
@ Baytown Nature Center
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come out to the Baytown Nature Center and learn about butterflies and help the Nature Center count them for the American Butterfly Association. Counts are held all over North America. Volunteers should meet at the parking lot behind the Entry Building.
9:00 am
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Oct 6 @ 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
Oct 6 @ 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
Oct 6 @ 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
Oct 6 @ 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
Friendswood Farmer’s Market
@ Stevenson Park
9:00 am
HANC’s Fall Plant Sale
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
HANC’s Fall Plant Sale
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
 Join Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for their Fall Plant Sale. They will be offering native grasses, flowers, shrubs, and trees – perfect for attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your yard or garden. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum’s conservation and education efforts. Members receive discounts on all plant sale purchases. For the list of plants, visit houstonarboretum.org.
9:00 am
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Oct 6 @ 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
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Olivewood Cemetery
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Olivewood Cemetery
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up 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....
9:00 am
Tomball Farmers Market
Tomball Farmers Market
Oct 6 @ 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...
9:00 am
Weekly Volunteer Opportunities with KPC
@ Indiangrass Preserve
Weekly Volunteer Opportunities with KPC
@ Indiangrass Preserve
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 Prairie Work Day volunteers help maintain KPC’s Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, combat invasive species, mulch trails, clear fences of vegetation, and restore prairie habitats. The Katy Prairie Conservancy is working on a variety of different volunteer projects at Indiangrass Preserve and Shrike Prairie throughout the year. Join them during any of the times below. Indiangrass Preserve Tuesdays: 9 am...
9:30 am
Urban Harvest’s Basic Fruit Tree Care and Planting
@ Houston Museum of Natural Science, Classroom
10:00 am
AIAH Interior Architecture Fall Tour
@ Varies
AIAH Interior Architecture Fall Tour
@ Varies
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
 AIA Houston Interior Architecture Committee is hosting a Fall Tour on Saturday, October 6. Five Montrose area firms –BRAVE / Architecture, Dillon Kyle Architects, Gin Design Group, Tramonte + Johnson and LaNova Tile– will be featured with a special emphasis on exploring the practice of Interior Architecture. Interactive presentations throughout the various offices will highlight the tools and talent that...
10:00 am
“Wild About Wildflowers†Class and Walk
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
“Wild About Wildflowers†Class and Walk
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
October is one of the best months for viewing wildflowers at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, and it’s also a perfect time to plant seeds for next spring. Join the Arboretum for a wildflower walk to see what’s blooming in their pocket prairie, and learn what species might be good for your home garden. In the classroom, you’ll learn...
10:00 am
Bayou City Waterkeeper’s Back the Bayous
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Bayou City Waterkeeper’s Back the Bayous
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Come celebrate what makes the watershed special with Bayou City Waterkeeper! Hike Armand Bayou Nature Center’s forested paths, wetlands, and prairie and be a part of urban conservation as you walk to support your backyard bayous. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Interactive Nature 5k (Registration required) 12 – 2 p.m. Free Public Event with live music, wildlife exhibitions, and non-profit booths All proceeds...
10:00 am
Beach Explorations
@ Galveston Island State Park
Beach Explorations
@ Galveston Island State Park
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
 Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures. Beach Exploration hikes start at the park’s Nature Center, located on the bay side of the park, close to the main highway. Be prepared for sun, surf, and hands-on learning. What to bring: Park permit (received at the park HQ, located on the beach side of the park.) Clothes and...
10:00 am
Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles
@ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles
@ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am
 1ST SATURDAY BOLIVAR FLATS BEACH RAMBLES Come explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary and see what the forces of nature have left for us on the beach and in the wrack lines with Sanctuaries Manager Pete Deichmann. You’ll walk along the beach and out onto the flats discovering the diversity of life along the gulf coast. It’s a perfect opportunity for...
10:00 am
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
Oct 6 @ 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,...
10:00 am
Nature Center Without Walls
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Nature Center Without Walls
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stop by the Nature Center Without Walls to learn about nature topics, plus current events and activities at the Preserve. For more information visit Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve.
10:00 am
Nurture Nature Series: Nature Photography
@ Baytown Nature Center
Nurture Nature Series: Nature Photography
@ Baytown Nature Center
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Want to learn how to ‘shoot’ those birds you love? Or capture the breathtaking beauty of a coastal sunrise? Or maybe you’re more into details with a close-up shot of a native plant that intrigues you. Join photographer David LeMaster as he shares pointers on wildlife photography and goes a step further as he demonstrates. This is a hands-on session...
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Oct 6 @ 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...
10:00 am
Pollinator Festival and Fall Plant Sale
@ Mercer East Side Gardens
Pollinator Festival and Fall Plant Sale
@ Mercer East Side Gardens
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
 Support local and migrating pollinators in your community while adding color to your fall landscape! Discover caterpillar – and butterfly- host plants. These plants not only provide a critical food source for bees and butterflies, they also add beauty to the landscape. Click here for a sneak peek of some of the plants that will be available at the plant sale.
11:00 am
Recycling Saturdays
@ Discovery Green
Recycling Saturdays
@ Discovery Green
Oct 6 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
 The City of Houston provides a recycling station for plastic and paper from 11 am to 2 pm on Saturdays at Discovery Green. Thanks to I Recycle Glass, you can also bring your glass each week to be recycled. Please bring paper and plastic recyclables separately from glass. Recycling can be affected by street closures. Check discoverygreen.com each week for...
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Oct 6 @ 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.
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