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All-day					Sustaining Balance through Focused Management and Technology @ Tom Leroy Education Building - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Sustaining Balance through Focused Management and Technology @ Tom Leroy Education Building - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Mar 31 all-day Tickets Select your pathway from three unique sessions. Â Attend all three or any combination to fit your needs or time schedule. Â For more information, visitÂ texasforestservice.tamu.edu.	Great Texas Birding Classic – registration deadline Great Texas Birding Classic – registration deadline Apr 1 all-day Tickets For more information and to register, visitÂ tpwd.texas.gov. Texas Master Naturalist Program Training @ Various locations in Fort Bend and Waller Counties Texas Master Naturalist Program Training @ Various locations in Fort Bend and Waller Counties Apr 1 all-day Tickets The Texas Master Naturalist Program is a volunteer training and development program sponsored by Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service, a Texas A&M System and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Â Texas Master Naturalist training covers a wide variety of topics including botany, ecology, geology, insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, soil science, weather & climate, and archaeology. To maintain certification, Texas...
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As new floodplain designations have created more exacting design and construction requirements over the years â€” and catastrophic flood events in the greater Houston region emphasize the stakes â€” H2Ouston: Living in Flood Plains explores the ways architects have... ◢ 12:00 am State of the Gulf of Mexico Summit 2017 & All Hands 2017 @ Omni Houston Hotel State of the Gulf of Mexico Summit 2017 & All Hands 2017 @ Omni Houston Hotel Mar 26 @ 12:00 am – Mar 27 @ 12:00 am Tickets The Gulf of Mexico will be the focal point for the largest restoration efforts ($20+ billion) ever conceived for the Gulf of Mexico. It will consume the northern (USA) Gulfâ€™s coastal policy and politics, state and federal resource management, and conservation activities for at least fifteen years as the settlement agreement plays out. A key issue will be an effective... 10:00 am 4th Annual Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival @ Hermann Park 4th Annual Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival @ Hermann Park Mar 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Come out and experience the Fourth Annual Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival on Sunday, March 26, 2017! On this day, thousands of Houstonians from every part of the city converge on Miller Hill to fly kites of all shapes and colors. The FREE festival also offers fun educational booths, wandering entertainment, live performances, and so much more around the Jones... 12:00 pm Restoring Nature Through Permaculture (hosted by Urban Harvest) Restoring Nature Through Permaculture (hosted by Urban Harvest) Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Restoring Nature Through Permaculture (Series) This four class module is open to anyone who has completed our prerequisite classes: Sustainable Living Through Permaculture classes 1 & 2. Offered in October and January. No ecology or nature training is necessary. In this module we will combine nature study at area prairies, woodlands, and watersheds with class sessions that explore restoration permaculture... 1:00 pm Farm Life Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Farm Life Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Observe life as it once was at the Martyn farm. Each week our knowledgeable volunteers demonstrate activities common to daily life on a 19th-century farm in southeast Texas. These vary from butter and cheese-making to carpentry and blacksmithing. 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles. 2:00 pm Families on the GreenÂ® @ Discovery Green Families on the GreenÂ® @ Discovery Green Mar 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Families on the GreenÂ® Families on the GreenÂ presented by Bracewell is the biennial fundraiser for Discovery GreenÂ® that provides a snapshot of the park’s best programming. On Sunday, March 26, 2017, we will celebrate the biennial Families on the Green, benefiting Discovery Green, with a fun afternoon for the entire family, including, for the first time ever, a Roller... 6:00 pm Sunday Evening Conversations on Creation Sunday Evening Conversations on Creation Mar 26 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston invites you to attend Sunday Evening Conversations on CreationÂ an educational web meeting series whose theme in 2017 isÂ Connections between People and Nature. Â Sunday, Mar. 26, 6 p.m., Professor Hyun-Min Hwang, Texas Southern University, Environmental Sciences.Â If you would like to join this online conversation,Â please register at www.eventbrite.com.	◤ ◢ 12:00 am State of the Gulf of Mexico Summit 2017 & All Hands 2017 @ Omni Houston Hotel State of the Gulf of Mexico Summit 2017 & All Hands 2017 @ Omni Houston Hotel Mar 27 @ 12:00 am – Mar 28 @ 12:00 am Tickets The Gulf of Mexico will be the focal point for the largest restoration efforts ($20+ billion) ever conceived for the Gulf of Mexico. It will consume the northern (USA) Gulfâ€™s coastal policy and politics, state and federal resource management, and conservation activities for at least fifteen years as the settlement agreement plays out. A key issue will be an effective... 8:00 am Gulf Coast Green 2017 – Symposium and Green Product Expo @ John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science Gulf Coast Green 2017 – Symposium and Green Product Expo @ John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science Mar 27 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets After 11 successful years, Gulf Coast Green Symposium and Expo has proven to be the leading green building conference in the Gulf Coast region.Â In addition to the lineup of speakers, a Green Product Expo 2017 featuring hand-selected green building products will be open to attendees concurrently with the symposium. Conference theme: The Science of Sustainability. For more information and... 9:30 am Advocacy Day @ State Capitol Advocacy Day @ State Capitol Mar 27 @ 9:30 am Tickets The 2017 Texas legislative session is underway!Â Members of the Texas Campaign for the Environment are pounding the pavement at the State Capitol to improve the agency that regulates oil and gas, expandÂ battery recycling, strengthen standards for pollution permits, and stop problem waste facilities. For more information, visitÂ texasenvironment.ourpowerbase.net. 6:00 pm Public Meeting for the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT) Forest Plan (FP) Revision @ North Montgomery County Community Center Public Meeting for the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT) Forest Plan (FP) Revision @ North Montgomery County Community Center Mar 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets U.S. Forest Service (FS), begins a four-year process to revise the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT) Forest Plan (FP).Â The revised FP will occur in three phases and include an assessment of existing information; revision of the FP; and monitoring that ensures the FP is implemented and does what it says it will do. The FP must use the... 6:30 pm Journey of the Universe @ University of St. Thomas Journey of the Universe @ University of St. Thomas Mar 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Most Mondays & Fridays thru Apr. 17, 6:30 â€“ 8 p.m. â€“ Educational Series Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to go on the Journey of the Universe.Â This Emmy-award winning documentary narrates the 14 billion year story of the universe’s development in a way that is accessible to everyone. The film tells a comprehensive story drawing on... 7:00 pm Jesse Jones Park Volunteers @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Jesse Jones Park Volunteers @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 27 @ 7:00 pm Tickets The JJPV invites everyone to its monthly program and meeting. Ages 16+.	◤ ◢ 12:00 am State of the Gulf of Mexico Summit 2017 & All Hands 2017 @ Omni Houston Hotel State of the Gulf of Mexico Summit 2017 & All Hands 2017 @ Omni Houston Hotel Mar 28 @ 12:00 am – Mar 29 @ 12:00 am Tickets The Gulf of Mexico will be the focal point for the largest restoration efforts ($20+ billion) ever conceived for the Gulf of Mexico. It will consume the northern (USA) Gulfâ€™s coastal policy and politics, state and federal resource management, and conservation activities for at least fifteen years as the settlement agreement plays out. A key issue will be an effective... 6:00 pm Public Meeting for the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT) Forest Plan (FP) Revision @ Sabine Ranger Station Public Meeting for the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT) Forest Plan (FP) Revision @ Sabine Ranger Station Mar 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets U.S. Forest Service (FS), begins a four-year process to revise the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT) Forest Plan (FP).Â The revised FP will occur in three phases and include an assessment of existing information; revision of the FP; and monitoring that ensures the FP is implemented and does what it says it will do. The FP must use the... 6:30 pm HREG Lecture Series: The Role of Renewable Energy in Addressing Air Pollution and Climate Change @ Rice University â€“ Ryon Engineering Laboratory, Bld #64, Room 201 HREG Lecture Series: The Role of Renewable Energy in Addressing Air Pollution and Climate Change @ Rice University â€“ Ryon Engineering Laboratory, Bld #64, Room 201 Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Dan Cohan will discuss how the falling costs of renewables increasingly allow them to replace fossil fuels, and the associated benefits to air quality and climate.Â He will also discuss policies that most influence the rate at which renewables are adopted. For more information, visitÂ houstonrenewableenergy.org.	◤ ◢ 12:00 am State of the Gulf of Mexico Summit 2017 & All Hands 2017 @ Omni Houston Hotel State of the Gulf of Mexico Summit 2017 & All Hands 2017 @ Omni Houston Hotel Mar 29 @ 12:00 am – Mar 30 @ 12:00 am Tickets The Gulf of Mexico will be the focal point for the largest restoration efforts ($20+ billion) ever conceived for the Gulf of Mexico. It will consume the northern (USA) Gulfâ€™s coastal policy and politics, state and federal resource management, and conservation activities for at least fifteen years as the settlement agreement plays out. A key issue will be an effective... 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) Mar 29 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets All About Central City Co-Op In September 2001, Jennifer Georgantas andÂ 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 missionÂ is to support sustainable, chemical free farming practices through... 9:00 am Sheldon Lake State Park – Wetland Work Days @ Sheldon Lake State Park Sheldon Lake State Park – Wetland Work Days @ Sheldon Lake State Park Mar 29 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 29 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™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 callÂ 713-274-2668Â 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 Tadpoles Club @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Tadpoles Club @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 29 @ 10:30 am Tickets This interactive program introduces preschool-aged children to nature with animals, puppets, short walks, crafts, and stories. Ages 3 and 4 only. Parent must accompany child. No younger or older siblings. Reservations required, callÂ (281) 446-8588. 3:00 pm Creature Hike – Sheldon Lake State Park @ Sheldon Lake State Park Creature Hike – Sheldon Lake State Park @ Sheldon Lake State Park Mar 29 @ 3:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets 6:00 pm CEC Monthly Social: Environment Matters @ Eureka Heights Brewing Company CEC Monthly Social: Environment Matters @ Eureka Heights Brewing Company Mar 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Join the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition (CEC) for Environment Matters – a monthly gathering for anyone interested in the environment. Grab a seat & beverage for an inclusive and interactive get together. Learn from experts, find out about local events, and enjoy the fun! If you are new to the Houston environmental community, this will be a great event to connect.... 6:00 pm Rhymes with Orange: A Citrus Class @ McGovern Centennial Gardens Rhymes with Orange: A Citrus Class @ McGovern Centennial Gardens Mar 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Join us for a FREE class in the McGovern Centennial Gardens’ Family Garden asÂ Conservancy horticulturist and founder of Edible Earth Resources, Daniel Millikin, shares insights on growing citrus trees in the Houston area. 6:00 pm Texas Citizen Planner Program @ Houston-Galveston Area Council Texas Citizen Planner Program @ Houston-Galveston Area Council Mar 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Every year, hundreds of locally elected and appointed officials enter public service along the Texas Gulf Coast, and many will deal with projects and ordinances that directly influence planning and land use. These decisions have lasting impacts on the health and quality of life in the community. The Texas Citizen Planner (TCP) program will educate locally elected and appointed officials... 7:00 pm Full World: Houstonâ€™s Economic and Ecologic Future @ Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies Full World: Houstonâ€™s Economic and Ecologic Future @ Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies Mar 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Former CEC Board Member, notable environmental attorney, and poet Jim Blackburn is teaching a short course through Rice Continuing Studies on the ecological and economic future of the City of Houston. The course will be held on eight Wednesdays between March 1 and April 19, 2017. For more information, visitÂ glasscock.rice.edu.	◤ ◢ 12:00 am State of the Gulf of Mexico Summit 2017 & All Hands 2017 @ Omni Houston Hotel State of the Gulf of Mexico Summit 2017 & All Hands 2017 @ Omni Houston Hotel Mar 30 @ 12:00 am – Mar 31 @ 12:00 am Tickets The Gulf of Mexico will be the focal point for the largest restoration efforts ($20+ billion) ever conceived for the Gulf of Mexico. It will consume the northern (USA) Gulfâ€™s coastal policy and politics, state and federal resource management, and conservation activities for at least fifteen years as the settlement agreement plays out. A key issue will be an effective... 12:00 am ArCH WalkingTours ArCH WalkingTours Mar 30 @ 12:00 am Tickets Saturdays (10am) & Thursdays (6pm) Reservations are recommended but not required for walking tours. Reservations are required for bicycle tours. Limited attendees per tour. Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time. Please arrive early to allow for time to check-in and park. Weather permitting. Tours will take place in moderate rain. Pets are strongly discouraged and are not allowed inside... 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson. Â The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show Â how wetlands can be designed into flood... ◢ 10:00 am Memorial Park Conservancy’s Brunch Run @ Memorial Park Conservancy Memorial Park Conservancy’s Brunch Run @ Memorial Park Conservancy Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – Mar 31 @ 12:00 am Tickets Sign up to volunteer at Memorial Park Conservancy’s Brunch Run! All volunteers receive a Brunch Run volunteer t-shirt and entry into the post-race party– the BEST one in Houston! From registration and packet pick-up to passing out beer there is something for everyone. Click this link to see details about each position. Packet Pick-up and Registration at the Running Trails... 11:00 am Greens Bayou Coalition 10th Annual Luncheon @ Houston Marriot North - Texas Ballroom Greens Bayou Coalition 10th Annual Luncheon @ Houston Marriot North - Texas Ballroom Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Greens Bayou Coalition is celebrating its first 10 years serving the Greens Bayou Watershed residents and businesses. During this time we have partnered with chambers, local governments and other nonprofits to improve the quality of life for residents and businesses by providing flood mitigation, parks and recreation facilities, trash clean ups, and educational programs for youth. The 10th Anniversary... 6:30 pm The Spring Creek Greenway Ambassador Program @ Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center The Spring Creek Greenway Ambassador Program @ Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center Mar 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Due to the massive acreage of the Greenway, volunteers are needed year-round to ensure that the trail systems are cared for and remain safe for hiking, biking, and equestrian use.Â You will receive wetland education, access points of Greenway, recognition of invasive species, and much more! Training is 5 weeks starting on March 30, 2017. *Please note that the first day...	◤ 12:00 am State of the Gulf of Mexico Summit 2017 & All Hands 2017 @ Omni Houston Hotel State of the Gulf of Mexico Summit 2017 & All Hands 2017 @ Omni Houston Hotel Mar 31 @ 12:00 am – Apr 1 @ 12:00 am Tickets The Gulf of Mexico will be the focal point for the largest restoration efforts ($20+ billion) ever conceived for the Gulf of Mexico. It will consume the northern (USA) Gulfâ€™s coastal policy and politics, state and federal resource management, and conservation activities for at least fifteen years as the settlement agreement plays out. A key issue will be an effective... ◤ ◢ 12:00 am Memorial Park Conservancy’s Brunch Run @ Memorial Park Conservancy Memorial Park Conservancy’s Brunch Run @ Memorial Park Conservancy Mar 31 @ 12:00 am – Apr 1 @ 12:00 am Tickets Sign up to volunteer at Memorial Park Conservancy’s Brunch Run! All volunteers receive a Brunch Run volunteer t-shirt and entry into the post-race party– the BEST one in Houston! From registration and packet pick-up to passing out beer there is something for everyone. Click this link to see details about each position. Packet Pick-up and Registration at the Running Trails... 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 31 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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. 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 31 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNCâ€™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 callÂ 713-274-2668Â 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 Limestone Paddletrail From Fort Parker State Park @ Fort Parker State Park Limestone Paddletrail From Fort Parker State Park @ Fort Parker State Park Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – Apr 1 @ 12:00 am Tickets The Limestone Bluffs Paddling Trail covers about 5.3 miles of quiet water on the Navasota River from the Confederate Reunion Grounds to Fort Parker State Park. The route is characterized by hardwood bottomlands and limestone bluffs, and wildlife such as waterfowl, beavers and white-tailed deer are commonly seen. Each member will be responsible to reserve your own campsite for the... 10:00 am Spring Tyke Hike at Baytown Nature Center @ Baytown Nature Center Spring Tyke Hike at Baytown Nature Center @ Baytown Nature Center Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets The spring season of the free pre-school program begins March 3, meeting on Fridays at 10 am, through May 26. This season’s exciting topics include weather, recycling, lizards and much more.Â Tyke Hike flyer with schedule and topics. 2:00 pm Monthly Solar Energy System Workshop @ TXRX Monthly Solar Energy System Workshop @ TXRX Mar 31 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets This free workshop addresses the basics on how to install and operate a solar system.Â It covers topics such as solar array types, costs of equipment and labor, permitting, energy savings, and reliability. Â The instructor Bill Swann is an expert in solar energy and has built many of his own solar systems.Â This workshop is ideal for all people as... 3:30 pm Energy Symposium -“The Future of Energy Policy” (final installment of the 2016-2017 Energy Symposium Series ) @ UH Law Center - Krost Hall (2nd Floor) Energy Symposium -“The Future of Energy Policy” (final installment of the 2016-2017 Energy Symposium Series ) @ UH Law Center - Krost Hall (2nd Floor) Mar 31 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets As energy policy in the Trump administration takes shape, the final UH Energy symposium of the year will focus on the implications of energy-related executive orders that have been issued, regulations that have been overturned and pending legislation. Two-thirds of the way through Trumpâ€™s first 100 days, the symposium will offer a deeper understanding of emerging energy policies and their... 6:30 pm Journey of the Universe @ University of St. Thomas Journey of the Universe @ University of St. Thomas Mar 31 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Most Mondays & Fridays thru Apr. 17, 6:30 â€“ 8 p.m. â€“ Educational Series Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to go on the Journey of the Universe.Â This Emmy-award winning documentary narrates the 14 billion year story of the universe’s development in a way that is accessible to everyone. The film tells a comprehensive story drawing on...	◤ 12:00 am Memorial Park Conservancy’s Brunch Run @ Memorial Park Conservancy Memorial Park Conservancy’s Brunch Run @ Memorial Park Conservancy Apr 1 @ 12:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Sign up to volunteer at Memorial Park Conservancy’s Brunch Run! All volunteers receive a Brunch Run volunteer t-shirt and entry into the post-race party– the BEST one in Houston! From registration and packet pick-up to passing out beer there is something for everyone. Click this link to see details about each position. Packet Pick-up and Registration at the Running Trails... ◤ ◢ 12:00 am Limestone Paddletrail From Fort Parker State Park @ Fort Parker State Park Limestone Paddletrail From Fort Parker State Park @ Fort Parker State Park Apr 1 @ 12:00 am – Apr 2 @ 12:00 am Tickets The Limestone Bluffs Paddling Trail covers about 5.3 miles of quiet water on the Navasota River from the Confederate Reunion Grounds to Fort Parker State Park. The route is characterized by hardwood bottomlands and limestone bluffs, and wildlife such as waterfowl, beavers and white-tailed deer are commonly seen. Each member will be responsible to reserve your own campsite for the... 12:00 am ArCH WalkingTours ArCH WalkingTours Apr 1 @ 12:00 am Tickets Saturdays (10am) & Thursdays (6pm) Reservations are recommended but not required for walking tours. Reservations are required for bicycle tours. Limited attendees per tour. Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time. Please arrive early to allow for time to check-in and park. Weather permitting. Tours will take place in moderate rain. Pets are strongly discouraged and are not allowed inside... 6:30 am Memorial Park Conservancy Brunch Run @ Memorial Park Memorial Park Conservancy Brunch Run @ Memorial Park Apr 1 @ 6:30 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Registration is now open for the Memorial Park Conservancyâ€™s Annual Brunch Run on April 1 2017. The race will have 4 mile run/walk for adults, and 1K for kids to participate in.Â Run will take place at East Memorial Loop, South of Arnot, Houston TX 77007. Registration sign in starts at 6:30 am. Visit thedriven.net Â for a full schedule, and... 7:30 am Brunch Run (hosted by Memorial Park Conservancy) @ Memorial Park Brunch Run (hosted by Memorial Park Conservancy) @ Memorial Park Apr 1 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 am Tickets Our biggest event of the year is just around the corner! Brunch Run 2017 registration is open to participants of all ages. Sign up today for your Brunch Run 2017 race package.Â This includes a 2017Â BrunchÂ RunÂ tech shirt, admission into the exclusiveÂ BrunchÂ Run Mich UltraÂ Post-Race Party and participation inÂ this beloved community event that benefits YOUR Memorial Park. Â See you at the start... 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Apr 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets 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 Houstonâ€™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 Apr 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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.... 9:30 am Warm Weather Gardening Warm Weather Gardening Apr 1 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Warm Weather Gardening Learn what varieties to plant and when, soil prep, fertilization, seed planting, transplanting and trellising. This class will cover the types and varieties of vegetables that can be planted in late spring through summer. There are no refunds on classes. Venue Indoor Credits StartDate 04/01/2017 StartTime 9:30am EndDate 04/01/2017 EndTime 11:30am Instructors Gary Edmondson InstructorsBio Gary Edmondson,... 10:00 am Houston Health Day 2017 @ Judson Robinson, Jr. Community Center Houston Health Day 2017 @ Judson Robinson, Jr. Community Center Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets A freeÂ Interactive Health Day Event for Families and Friends.Â Gather your family and friends and head over to the second annual Houston Health Day, a free event jam-packed with fun activities, live demos, games and prizes. Youâ€™ll learn to live healthier and how to access the wide range of health services and programs offered by the Houston Health Department.Â Enjoy live demos... 10:00 am Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo and Spring Fling @ Lone Star College-Montgomery Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo and Spring Fling @ Lone Star College-Montgomery Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo and Spring Fling â€“ a free, how-to event â€“ affords families, youth and adults a chance to get outdoors â€“ learn about the natural environment â€“ recognize the significance healthy forests, trees, wildlife, and pollinators have on clean air, clean water and our overall health. For more information, visitÂ www.lonestar.edu. 1:00 pm Farm Life Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Farm Life Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Observe life as it once was at the Martyn farm. Each week our knowledgeable volunteers demonstrate activities common to daily life on a 19th-century farm in southeast Texas. These vary from butter and cheese-making to carpentry and blacksmithing. 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 1 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles. 1:00 pm Open Dance Project, Staging Story Live! Workshop (Family Fun Through the Arts at Levy Park) @ Levy Park Open Dance Project, Staging Story Live! Workshop (Family Fun Through the Arts at Levy Park) @ Levy Park Apr 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Young Audiences of Houston \| LEVY PARK HOUSTON 3801 Eastside, Houston, TX 77098 â€‹ In partnership with Levy Park Houston, Young Audiences of Houston will be offering FREE family friendly, live arts experiences everyâ€‹ 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of the month at 1 pm.Â The workshops and performances will be provided by YAH artists and ensembles, crossingÂ genres of dance, visual... 2:00 pm Solarize Houston 2017 Kick-Off @ Axelrads Solarize Houston 2017 Kick-Off @ Axelrads Apr 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Join us to launch Solarize Houstonâ€™s 2017 group purchase.Â Enjoy pizza and beer and learn moreÂ about how you can participate in our group purchase of solar panels and installation for residents and businesses in Houston. In 2016, Solarize Houston participants contracted for 13 projects for 109 kW of new solar capacity and saved 15% – 20%.Â Letâ€™s celebrate! Solarize Houston... 6:37 pm Sheldon Lake State Park: Folk Tales @ Sheldon Lake State Park Sheldon Lake State Park: Folk Tales @ Sheldon Lake State Park Apr 1 @ 6:37 pm Tickets A folk tale is a story that is passed down throughout the years. Join Park Rangers as we share some of our favorites and have the chance to write your own! 6:44 pm Sheldon Lake State Park: Skins, Skulls, and Tales @ Sheldon Lake State Park Sheldon Lake State Park: Skins, Skulls, and Tales @ Sheldon Lake State Park Apr 1 @ 6:44 pm Tickets Don’s see an animal? Let’s see what we can learn from what they left behind.

Week of March 26