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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Apr 6 all-day
 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
Apr 6 all-day
 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....
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Apr 6 all-day
 The kiosk at Boy Scout Woods opens on Friday, March 29 and closes on Sunday, May 5. Many activities are planned, including: Birding walks – 3 times/day (Apr. 4 – 29) Photography walks (Apr. 4-29) Bird-friendly plant sale (Apr. 1 until sold out) Land Sea & Sky binoculars – weekends in April Flight in Focus – 2-day photography event (Apr....
Drawdown Eco Challenge
Drawdown Eco Challenge
Apr 6 all-day
 Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The challenge takes place April 3-24 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. Participants track and share their progress online in a robust platform and earn points for taking action. The...
Faith Climate Action Week
@ TBA
Faith Climate Action Week
@ TBA
Apr 6 all-day
Faith Climate Action Week will take place for ten days in April during Earth Month. It will focus on how we can take action to protect our climate. Celebrations, sermons, service projects, events, and nature walks will be held, all week. Sign up now and be the first to receive information on how to participate! We will be focusing on...
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Flight in Focus
@ Smith Oaks Sanctuary
Flight in Focus
@ Smith Oaks Sanctuary
Apr 6 @ 7:00 am
 Houston Audubon is celebrating 50 years of bird conservation and education. To commemorate this special occasion, we are dedicating the first weekend of April to bird and wildlife photography at our world famous High Island sanctuaries. Photographers of all skill levels and camera types are welcome to participate. The registration fee includes day passes, workshops, and events for both days. Saturday,...
7:30 am
MPC’s 11th Annual Brunch Run
@ MPC's Eastern Glades
MPC’s 11th Annual Brunch Run
@ MPC's Eastern Glades
Apr 6 @ 7:30 am
 Memorial Park Conservancy’s Brunch Run is the run for your park! Runners, joggers, and walkers will enjoy a 5K route through beautiful Memorial Park, starting and ending in the Park’s new Eastern Glades. Celebrate with friends at the post-race party featuring brunch favorites. Location: The course begins in the Park’s new Eastern Glades along E. Memorial Loop, west of Crestwood....
7:30 am
Quarterly Community Clean Up – Pearland
@ Lone Star Pavilion of Centennial Park
Quarterly Community Clean Up – Pearland
@ Lone Star Pavilion of Centennial Park
Apr 6 @ 7:30 am
Please sign up you (and your group) to participate in the second quarter cleanup. The official cleanup day for DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS TRASHOFF is Saturday, April 6, 2019. Breakfast, and supply pickup is scheduled from 7:30AM to 9:00AM at the Lone Star Pavilion of Centennial Park. There will be a GIVEAWAY for those who attend the breakfast. You may...
8:00 am
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Apr 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
Apr 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
Pearland Clean & Green
@ Pearland Town Center Pavillion
Pearland Clean & Green
@ Pearland Town Center Pavillion
Apr 6 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
 Keep Pearland Beautiful, in partnership with Shadow Creek Outdoors Club, will be hosting the 4th Annual Pearland Clean & Green event on April 6, 2019 at the Pearland Town Center (11200 Broadway St., Pearland, TX 77584). Clean and Green began in 2016 as a community ‘call to action’ for Shadow Creek Ranch residents to clean up litter and learn about...
8:00 am
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
@ St. John's parking lot
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
@ St. John's parking lot
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
ALA’s Fight for Air Climb
@ First City Tower
ALA’s Fight for Air Climb
@ First City Tower
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 When you participate in a Fight For Air Climb event, you are stepping up to make a positive impact for those affected by lung disease. You will raise funds to support the American Lung Association’s mission while climbing the stairs of a skyscraper. Whether you are climbing alone or with friends and family, for a healthier lifestyle or in honor...
9:00 am
Bayou Greenway Day 2019
@ Mason Park
Bayou Greenway Day 2019
@ Mason Park
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
 Houston Parks Board invites you to its fifth annual Bayou Greenway Day, a free outdoor festival at Mason Park for a day of fun with family and friends. Experience the beauty of Brays Bayou Greenway while enjoying free activities in Mason Park – the site of the recently completed Mason Park Pedestrian Bridge. Bayou Greenway Day is a celebration of...
9:00 am
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
GCBO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropic Bird Sanctuary
GCBO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropic Bird Sanctuary
Apr 6 @ 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
HPARD’s Milby Park Cleanup
@ Charles H Milby Park
HPARD’s Milby Park Cleanup
@ Charles H Milby Park
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Volunteer to help clean up litter at the Milby Park riparian restoration area. Please email Naturalresources@houstontx.gov to let them know you are planning to help. They would love to see you there.
9:00 am
KKG’s Electronics Recycling
@ Kingwood Metro Park
KKG’s Electronics Recycling
@ Kingwood Metro Park
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
 The City of Houston Solid Waste Department and CompuCycle are providing monthly one day E-Recyclable collection events on the first Saturday of the month at the Kingwood Metro Park & Ride lot. Keep Kingwood Green encourages you to do the right thing and drop off your old electronics.
9:00 am
Marysee Prairie Work Day
Marysee Prairie Work Day
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Marysee Prairie is one of the last remnants of tallgrass prairie in the Big Thicket region. Come assist the Texas Land Conservancy in this ongoing effort to revive and maintain the native grasses and wildflowers on this site near Batson, Texas. Work tasks vary by month, but involve controlling the regrowth of woody species and keeping the prairie clear...
9:00 am
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Apr 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
Naturalist Explorers (ages 5-8): Defenders of Planet Earth
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Naturalist Explorers (ages 5-8): Defenders of Planet Earth
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
 Naturalist Explorers introduces children ages 5 to 8 to environmental and natural history topics in a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere. Classes include a short introduction inside followed by handsâ€on, engaging activities outside. Parents are welcome to participate with their child, or drop them off. This spring, come and learn how to be a Planet Defender! Discover how to make wise...
9:00 am
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Olivewood Cemetery
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Olivewood Cemetery
Apr 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
Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5): Animals of the Night
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5): Animals of the Night
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 10:15 am
 As the sun sets a whole new world comes to life. Explore the nighttime world as parents and children learn all about nocturnal animals. Journey down armadillo tunnels, learn how to echo-locate, and meet two of the most amazing Houston mammals as the group ventures into the night and see who’s awake out there. Tadpole Troopers is a nature class and outdoor...
9:00 am
Tomball Farmers Market
Tomball Farmers Market
Apr 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...
10:00 am
Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles
@ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles
@ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
Apr 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
City of Houston Climate Action Plan Meeting
@ Southwest Multiservice Center
City of Houston Climate Action Plan Meeting
@ Southwest Multiservice Center
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The City of Houston’s office of Sustainability, has begun drafting a Climate Action Plan. The goal is to create ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and establish a pathway to meet the Paris Agreement goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, while also decreasing traffic congestion, improving air quality, and reducing costs through energy efficiency and renewable energy. The target...
10:00 am
Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off
@ Sugarland Memorial Park
Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off
@ Sugarland Memorial Park
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am
 Keep Sugar Land Beautiful is holding their 26th annual Trash-Off on Saturday, April 6, 2019. We hope you will help us keep Sugar Land beautiful! Registration form needs to be submitted to KSLB by March 8 . Please see complete, sign, and submit the 2019 Registration Waiver. If you are a group leader, please collect the registration waiver from each person in your...
10:00 am
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
Apr 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
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap
@ Mandell Park
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap
@ Mandell Park
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.
10:00 am
Nature Center Without Walls
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Nature Center Without Walls
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Apr 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
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Apr 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...
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 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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