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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Feb 8 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
Feb 8 @ 12:00 am – Feb 9 @ 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 Parks and Natural Areas Summit and Awards Ceremony @ Houston-Galveston Area Council, Conference Room B, Second Floor
Parks and Natural Areas Summit and Awards Ceremony @ Houston-Galveston Area Council, Conference Room B, Second Floor
Feb 8 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Parks and Natural Areas Summit and Awards Ceremony @ Houston-Galveston Area Council, Conference Room B, Second Floor
Save the date for H-GAC’s first Parks and Natural Areas Summit and Awards Ceremony from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, February 8, 2019, at H-GAC Conference Room B, Second Floor. The Summit will include presentations about various H-GAC programs that can provide goods, services, technical assistance, and funding for parks and natural areas projects. The event will also include the...
8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Feb 8 @ 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.
9:00 am Parks and Natural Areas Summit and Awards Ceremony @ Houston-Galveston Area Council, Conference Room B, Second Floor
Parks and Natural Areas Summit and Awards Ceremony @ Houston-Galveston Area Council, Conference Room B, Second Floor
Feb 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Parks and Natural Areas Summit and Awards Ceremony @ Houston-Galveston Area Council, Conference Room B, Second Floor | Houston | Texas | United States
The Summit will include presentations about various H-GAC programs that can provide goods, services, technical assistance, and funding for parks and natural areas projects. These projects serve as models for planning and project implementation for parks and natural areas in the region. Projects will be honored in three categories. The event will also include the annual Parks and Natural Areas Awards recognition...
9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Feb 8 @ 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
Feb 8 @ 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
Feb 8 @ 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...
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
Feb 8 @ 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...
7:00 pm Owl Prowls in West Houston @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Owl Prowls in West Houston @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Feb 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Owl Prowls in West Houston @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Owl Prowls begin with a lively program on owls including a rare opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls at the Edith Moore log cabin. Then, you’ll go out on the Sanctuary’s wooded trails in search of wild owls. For more information, visit houstonaudubon.org/programs.
7:00 pm The Human Element Film Screening and Discussion @ Student Center South, University of Houston
The Human Element Film Screening and Discussion @ Student Center South, University of Houston
Feb 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
This EarthxFilm sponsored event precedes the CCL Third Coast Conference “Uniting for Climate Solutions,” which will be held on Feb. 9, 2019. If you register for that conference, admission to this event is included (a promotional code will be given at checkout).   About the Screening:  Followed by Q&A with James Balog, renowned photographer of environmental change Produced by the...