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Blackwood’s Summer Nature Camp @ Blackwood Educational Land Institute
Blackwood’s Summer Nature Camp @ Blackwood Educational Land Institute
Aug 8 all-day
Blackwood's Summer Nature Camp @ Blackwood Educational Land Institute | Hempstead | Texas | United States
Nature Camp is a week-long overnight camp for 8-14 year olds. Our goal is simple: get kids outside and active for the summer! At Blackwood, we understand the importance of giving kids the chance to play and develop a relationship with the outdoors. Do you have any fond memories of your childhood in nature with friends? We find that those...
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7:30 am Center for Houston’s Future Summer Breakfast Salon: Follow the Construction-Development in the Post-Harvey Worlds @ Junior League of Houston
Center for Houston’s Future Summer Breakfast Salon: Follow the Construction-Development in the Post-Harvey Worlds @ Junior League of Houston
Aug 8 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Center for Houston's Future Summer Breakfast Salon:  Follow the Construction-Development in the Post-Harvey Worlds @ Junior League of Houston | Houston | Texas | United States
The Center’s Summer Salons are a series of casual breakfast conversations, bringing big-picture thinkers and regional experts together with broader audiences, for an extended deep-dive discussion of issues that matter most to our future, with a focus on the next steps for creating a sustainable and competitive Houston region. Following Houston’s Future Breakfast Series: August 8 – Follow the Construction:...
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)
Aug 8 @ 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...
9:00 am Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie
Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie
Aug 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Visitation of Deer Park Prairie is by appointment only. Since the prairie will be attended on scheduled workdays, they will be ideal days to visit. Please email Lan.shen@txgcmn.org for appointment on either workdays or any other days. 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536  https://goo.gl/maps/RtcecLSFnp22 Please bring a signed liability release: adult or  adult+children Please do not park directly in...
9:00 am EcoRise Teacher Training @ Harris County Department of Education Science Center
EcoRise Teacher Training @ Harris County Department of Education Science Center
Aug 8 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Re-imagine your campus as a laboratory for applied sustainability education! Explore how EcoRise curriculum, resources, and grant funds can be used to increase student engagement and cultivate eco-literacy and student innovation on your campus. This hands-on training will provide a deep dive into our curriculum and Eco-Audit Grant resources, and will allow you to explore and experience the resources that...
9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Aug 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...
10:30 am Sneak-a-Peek(prek) @ Nature Discovery Center
Sneak-a-Peek(prek) @ Nature Discovery Center
Aug 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Sneak-a-Peek(prek) @ Nature Discovery Center | Bellaire | Texas | United States
What: Sneak-a-Peek classes for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 (with adult) meet for a little over an hour each week. You can pick the days and times that best fit your summer schedule. Class topics this summer include a mixture of animal themes and hands-on, experiment based classes designed to ignite your preschooler’s natural curiosity! When: Tuesdays from 10:30 to...
12:00 pm Mercer Lunch Bunch: Skins and Skulls @ Mercer's West Side Arboretum in the Post Oak Pavilion
Mercer Lunch Bunch: Skins and Skulls @ Mercer's West Side Arboretum in the Post Oak Pavilion
Aug 8 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mercer Lunch Bunch: Skins and Skulls @ Mercer's West Side Arboretum in the Post Oak Pavilion | Humble | Texas | United States
Lunch Bunch: Skins and Skulls Explore skins and skulls of Texas mammals to learn about adaptations and predator-prey relationships. Participants should bring a lunch and dress for the weather. Lunch Bunch is a free program offered at Mercer’s West Side Arboretum in the Post Oak Pavilion that is recommended for participants ages 12 and older. To register or to receive...
1:00 pm Beach Paint Party! @ Galveston Island State Park
Beach Paint Party! @ Galveston Island State Park
Aug 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Beach Paint Party! @  Galveston Island State Park | Galveston | Texas | United States
This introductory painting program will review the important skills of water coloring and give visitors a chance to create their own painting. All art supplies ready and available for use. Everyone is invited for this easy lesson, but pets must be on leash.They will meet at the day use beach, near the end of the boardwalk overlooking the beach, for spectacular...
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
Aug 8 @ 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
Aug 8 @ 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.
6:30 pm Family Nature Night -Snakes of Texas @ Nature Discovery Center
Family Nature Night -Snakes of Texas @ Nature Discovery Center
Aug 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Family Nature Night -Snakes of Texas @ Nature Discovery Center | Bellaire | Texas | United States
Family Nature Nights are packed with experiential learning, opportunities for creative expression, and exposure to the natural world through live animal interactions and nature walks. Activities begin with themed crafts and fun snacks at 6:30 pm, followed by a brief nature walk before a 7:00 pm presentation by a kid-friendly speaker. We wrap things up at 8:00 pm. Cost: $5/person...
6:30 pm Family Nature Night: Snakes of Texas @ Nature Discovery Center
Family Nature Night: Snakes of Texas @ Nature Discovery Center
Aug 8 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Family Nature Night:  Snakes of Texas @ Nature Discovery Center | Bellaire | Texas | United States
Mark your calendars to attend Nature Night’s “Snakes of Texas” with Gina Distledorf, East Texas Herpetological Society.  Discover the lives and habits of common snakes from the Houston area. We will learn about the venomous and non-venomous snakes that you may encounter where you work, live, and hike. There will be a lot of interesting stories, and a chance to encounter and...