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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Jan 16 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...
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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
Jan 16 @ 12:00 am – Jan 17 @ 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...
9:00 am Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market @ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
Jan 16 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas and Pat Greer dreamed of a community of people joining together each week around healthy, earth-friendly food. This dream became a reality 15 years ago with the founding of Central City Co-Op, Houston’s very first organic co-op. Organic Produce, Organic Community Our mission is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through...
9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jan 16 @ 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 Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society
Jan 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Houston Audubon's Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society
Through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks, and crafts, your children will be inspired with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world around them. Each week’s Titmouse Club lesson features a different nature theme, focusing on Houston-area animals and habitats. Your children will enjoy nature stories and puppets, hands-on biofacts, nature crafts, up-close animal encounters, and a short walk in...
10:00 am Winter Gator Tales with BNC @ Baytown Nature Center
Winter Gator Tales with BNC @ Baytown Nature Center
Jan 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Winter Gator Tales with BNC @ Baytown Nature Center | Baytown | Texas | United States
Winter Gator Tales is a pre-school program for ages 3-5. The program is held every Wednesday, starting on Dec. 5, 2018, until Feb. 20, 2019. December 5 – What is a Habitat December 12 – Preparing for Winter December 19 – Ice Melts December 26 – Nature Holiday Traditions January 2 – “Rock”in’ New Year! January 9 – Fur and Hair...
11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall
City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall
Jan 16 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall | Houston | Texas | United States
The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting.  The City Hall Farmers Market features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hall’s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,...
3:00 pm Canoe & Fish @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Canoe & Fish @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Jan 16 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Canoe & Fish @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve | Houston | Texas | United States
Meet at the canoe launch for an evening of canoeing and fishing on Lake Marshall. Closed-toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended.
4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
Jan 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center | Baytown | Texas | United States
Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your community Make new friends Gain volunteer hours Have fun Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands...
4:00 pm Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center
Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center
Jan 16 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center | Bellaire | Texas | United States
What: Stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more for preschoolers and their caregivers. When: Every Wednesday at 4pm This is a free, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let them know if you are coming with a group of 6 or more so that they can be sure to have enough materials on hand for everyone.
5:00 pm Galveston Bay LNG’s Open House @ Rosenberg Civic and Convention Center
Galveston Bay LNG’s Open House @ Rosenberg Civic and Convention Center
Jan 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Galveston Bay LNG's Open House @ Rosenberg Civic and Convention Center | Rosenberg | Texas | United States
Galveston Bay LNG proposes to construct a natural gas liquefaction facility and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Galveston County, Texas, along the southwest embankment of the Texas City Ship Channel. In concert with the terminal, an associated pipeline system within the State of Texas with multiple interconnects from the Katy Hub to the terminal site, will also be...
6:00 pm Family Owl Prowl (ages 5+) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Family Owl Prowl (ages 5+) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Family Owl Prowl (ages 5+) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Houston | Texas | United States
Come meet some incredible nocturnal hunters from the Wildlife Center of Texas and learn about their amazing adaptations. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and other refreshments (with wine and beer for the grownups) and then join the Arboretum for a night hike to look for owls and explore their nighttime trails.
6:00 pm Public Hearing on Management of Recreational Red Snapper @ League City Civic Center and Recreation Center
Public Hearing on Management of Recreational Red Snapper @ League City Civic Center and Recreation Center
Jan 16 @ 6:00 pm
Public Hearing on Management of Recreational Red Snapper @ League City Civic Center and Recreation Center | League City | Texas | United States
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold ten public hearings and a webinar to solicit public comments on Draft Amendment 50 – State Management of Recreational Red Snapper.  The Council is currently considering state management that would provide flexibility to the Gulf states to set the recreational red snapper fishing season and potentially other management measures. The public...
6:30 pm Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center
Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center
Jan 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center | Houston | Texas | United States
The films presented by the Houston Green Film Series are free to public and funded by volunteer efforts, in-kind contributions and donations from the public. In general, the series is screened on the third Wednesday of each month. For current films, visit the Houston Green Films website or Facebook page.
6:30 pm Moringa – A Nutritional Powerhouse In Your Backyard by HSA @ Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion in Hermann Park
Moringa – A Nutritional Powerhouse In Your Backyard by HSA @ Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion in Hermann Park
Jan 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Moringa - A Nutritional Powerhouse In Your Backyard by HSA @ Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion in Hermann Park | Houston | Texas | United States
The Herb Society’s upcoming evening meeting is at the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion in Hermann Park.  Hosts are Julie Fordes and Andi Leger. The program, “Moringa – A Nutritional Powerhouse in Your Backyard,” is presented by Tommy Garcia-Prats, founder and general manager of Small Places, LLC. Bring your plate and napkin and a dish to share. Come learn about the Miracle Tree. Also known...
7:00 pm “A Wonderland of Winter Waterfowl” presentation and field trip @ Rosenberg Library
“A Wonderland of Winter Waterfowl” presentation and field trip @ Rosenberg Library
Jan 16 @ 7:00 pm
"A Wonderland of Winter Waterfowl" presentation and field trip @ Rosenberg Library | Galveston | Texas | United States
Presentation: The Upper Texas Gulf Coast provides a variety of habitats that attract winter waterfowl and other water birds such as loons and grebes, making it a wonderful birding destination during the fall and winter months. Identification of these birds can be somewhat tricky, however. This interactive presentation will cover the different family groups and provide information about behavior, habitat, and...