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Crainers Daylily Farm Open House @ Crainers Daylily Farm
Crainers Daylily Farm Open House @ Crainers Daylily Farm
May 14 all-day
 
Keeping Our Communities Healthy Conference @ Hilton Houston Post Oak
Keeping Our Communities Healthy Conference @ Hilton Houston Post Oak
May 17 all-day
The national Keeping Our Communities Healthy Conference (TKOCH) is the largest healthy communities conference in Texas and Southwest U.S.  The annual event is an effort to increase awareness of food, nutrition, agriculture and wellness initiatives in an effort to build a healthier community. Experts, leaders, advocates and stakeholders from the food, nutrition, agriculture, health & wellness industry come together to...
Keeping Our Communities Healthy Conference @ Hilton Houston Post Oak
Keeping Our Communities Healthy Conference @ Hilton Houston Post Oak
May 18 all-day
The national Keeping Our Communities Healthy Conference (TKOCH) is the largest healthy communities conference in Texas and Southwest U.S.  The annual event is an effort to increase awareness of food, nutrition, agriculture and wellness initiatives in an effort to build a healthier community. Experts, leaders, advocates and stakeholders from the food, nutrition, agriculture, health & wellness industry come together to...
Keeping Our Communities Healthy Conference @ Hilton Houston Post Oak
Keeping Our Communities Healthy Conference @ Hilton Houston Post Oak
May 19 all-day
The national Keeping Our Communities Healthy Conference (TKOCH) is the largest healthy communities conference in Texas and Southwest U.S.  The annual event is an effort to increase awareness of food, nutrition, agriculture and wellness initiatives in an effort to build a healthier community. Experts, leaders, advocates and stakeholders from the food, nutrition, agriculture, health & wellness industry come together to...
CIRCO at Discovery Green @ Discovery Green Conservancy
CIRCO at Discovery Green @ Discovery Green Conservancy
May 19 all-day
Discovery Green® brings two spectacular entertainment groups to the park this weekend. Don’t miss Circo with Houston-based contemporary circus troupe Cirque la Vie as they perform Sophia to live music by Two Star Symphony Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 at 7:30 pm. Then, stick around as aerial Italian performers eVenti Verticali mesmerize on the Avenida at 9 pm.
Comment Periods Extended for Two Proposed Rules: Trichloroethylene (TCE) in Vapor Degreasing and Methylene Chloride and N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Paint and Coating Removal @ Anywhere
Comment Periods Extended for Two Proposed Rules: Trichloroethylene (TCE) in Vapor Degreasing and Methylene Chloride and N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Paint and Coating Removal @ Anywhere
May 19 – May 20 all-day
Comment Periods Extended for Two Proposed Rules: Trichloroethylene (TCE) in Vapor Degreasing and Methylene Chloride and N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in Paint and Coating Removal @ Anywhere
The public comment periods for two proposed rules, one on trichloroethylene (TCE) in vapor degreasing and one on methylene chloride and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in paint and coating removal, will be extended in response to stakeholder requests for more time to comment on the proposals. Comments must be received through regulations.gov in dockets EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0387 or EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0231 on or before May 19, 2017.   EPA...
CIRCO at Discovery Green @ Discovery Green Conservancy
CIRCO at Discovery Green @ Discovery Green Conservancy
May 20 all-day
Discovery Green® brings two spectacular entertainment groups to the park this weekend. Don’t miss Circo with Houston-based contemporary circus troupe Cirque la Vie as they perform Sophia to live music by Two Star Symphony Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 at 7:30 pm. Then, stick around as aerial Italian performers eVenti Verticali mesmerize on the Avenida at 9 pm.
Master Gardener’s Demonstration @ Multiple Locations
Master Gardener’s Demonstration @ Multiple Locations
May 20 all-day
ATTENTION HOME FRUIT GROWERS — & HOPEFUL GROWERS:  On Sat., May 20, Galveston County Master Gardeners are opening orchards with vegetable gardens — a fantastic opportunity to learn from the experts. You can visit in any order, free, no registration required: 5202 Highland Road, Santa Fe, TX 77517 – a GCMG’s personal garden 4102 Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque,...
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
May 20 all-day
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.  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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8:30 am Celebrate Mom at Hermann Park! @ HERMANN PARK
Celebrate Mom at Hermann Park! @ HERMANN PARK
May 14 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Looking for something unique this Mother’s Day? Moms and kids of all ages can enjoy Mother’s Day in Hermann Park. Start the morning with a scenic breakfast on Pinewood Cafe’s terrace overlooking McGovern Lake. Continue the fun with a ride on the Hermann Park Railroad, a fun arts and crafts activity, and tickets to ride the pedal boats on McGovern Lake! Space is limited....
10:00 am Make a Pollinator Container Garden @ Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Make a Pollinator Container Garden @ Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
May 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Make a beautiful gift for Mother’s Day at this special workshop! You will prepare a floral container garden with native plant species that you can take home to share with someone special. The plants will attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your patio or yard. The fee covers the cost of the container, potting mix, and native plants. Two people may...
10:00 am Yoga at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Yoga at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 14 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
11:00 am POUND at Levy Park @ Levy Park
POUND at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 14 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
1:00 pm Farm Life Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Farm Life Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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
May 14 @ 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.
1:00 pm Read with Pawsitive Pups with Houston Public Library at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Read with Pawsitive Pups with Houston Public Library at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 14 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
1:30 pm Architecture Walk @ Union Station
Architecture Walk @ Union Station
May 14 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Architecture Walk @ Union Station | Houston | Texas | United States
Explore Houston’s architecturally and historically significant neighborhoods, buildings and institutions with Preservation Houston’s monthly docent-guided walking tours. The tours are generally offered on the second Sunday of the month from January to November; tickets go on sale at 1:30 p.m. Tours are open to the public. The cost is $10 per person ($7 for Preservation Houston members and students), with...
2:00 pm Roaming for Reptiles @ Sheldon Lake State Park
Roaming for Reptiles @ Sheldon Lake State Park
May 14 @ 2:00 pm – May 15 @ 12:00 am
 
2:30 pm Sunday Drum Jam at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Sunday Drum Jam at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 14 @ 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
12:00 am Roaming for Reptiles @ Sheldon Lake State Park
Roaming for Reptiles @ Sheldon Lake State Park
May 15 @ 12:00 am – 2:00 am
 
12:00 pm Brown Bag Lunch Series by the H-GAC – “Liveable Centers” Presented by Jeff Taebel @ H-GAC Offices
Brown Bag Lunch Series by the H-GAC – “Liveable Centers” Presented by Jeff Taebel @ H-GAC Offices
May 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Save the Date for H-GAC’s May Brown Bag Lunch Series presentation, “Livable Centers” by Mr. Jeff Taebel. Jeff oversees the agency’s community enhancement, environmental planning, disaster recovery, economic development, socioeconomic modeling, and sustainable development initiatives. He has 32 years of experience in urban and regional planning, including 28 in his current position. Jeff is actively involved in community service, professional development and planning...
12:00 pm H-GAC Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Field Trip @ Cypress Creek Hike and Bike Trail.
H-GAC Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Field Trip @ Cypress Creek Hike and Bike Trail.
May 15 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
H-GAC Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Field Trip on May 15 Join us for the Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Subcommittee Spring Field Trip on Monday, May 15, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Cypress Creek Hike and Bike Trail. The field trip begins with lunch, provided by Timber Lane Utility District, followed by a walking and driving tour...
6:00 pm Yoga at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Yoga at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 15 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
6:30 pm Zumba at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Zumba at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 15 @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
7:30 pm Brays Bayou Association Meeting @ The Gathering Place
Brays Bayou Association Meeting @ The Gathering Place
May 15 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Brays Bayou Association meets the third Monday of each month at The Gathering Place. Brays Bayou Association does not currently have a website.
11:30 am Hula Hooping with Hustletown Hoopers at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Hula Hooping with Hustletown Hoopers at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 16 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
12:00 pm Webinar on How State and Local Governments Promote and Proclaim SepticSmart Week
Webinar on How State and Local Governments Promote and Proclaim SepticSmart Week
May 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
SepticSmart Week 2017 is September 18-22. For last year’s SepticSmart Week 2016, 15 state governors, mayors, and county officials and two EPA Regions issued SepticSmart Week Proclamations. A SepticSmart Week Proclamation encourages all homeowners and business owners with septic systems to use the SepticSmart program to learn proper maintenance of their systems and ensure appropriate treatment and disposal of wastewater. Webinar presenters will...
1:00 pm WLA Response Plan Tabletop Exercise
WLA Response Plan Tabletop Exercise
May 16 @ 1:00 pm – 1:00 pm
This webinar will examine the coordination of laboratory services in response to a drinking water contamination incident. The scenario-based exercise is designed for utilities, state and local governments, emergency responders and laboratory personnel to share their real-life experiences and knowledge of emergency response practices, and to become familiar with Water Laboratory Alliance Response Plan (WLA-RP) procedures. Exercise participants will receive...
6:00 pm Yoga at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Yoga at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
6:30 pm Houston Renewable Energy Group Monthly Meeting @ Carnegie Neighborhood Library
Houston Renewable Energy Group Monthly Meeting @ Carnegie Neighborhood Library
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
All are welcome to the Monthly Meeting! Want to know the truth about Retail Electricity Plans. Fred Anders will lead the Mission Moment – Supporting Renewables without Building Your Own Electricity Market Basics Retail “Green Energy” plans and “Additionality” Fred is the Founder of Texas Power Guide.  Also, check out Fred’s blog about the ins and outs of Renewable Energy...
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)
May 17 @ 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
May 17 @ 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...
11:00 am Learn About Loan Programs for Transportation @ UH Bauer College Small Business Development Center
Learn About Loan Programs for Transportation @ UH Bauer College Small Business Development Center
May 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
The University of Houston Bauer College, the Houston-Galveston Area Local Development Corporation and H-GAC will host a lunch and learn program, Financing and Grant Programs for the Transportation Industry, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at the UH Bauer College Small Business Development Center, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200, Houston. Highlights include an overview of the grant programs available...
11:00 am Webinar: Galveston Bay Watershed and Wetland Permit Planning Tool @ Webinar
Webinar: Galveston Bay Watershed and Wetland Permit Planning Tool @ Webinar
May 17 @ 11:00 am
Webinar: Galveston Bay Watershed and Wetland Permit Planning Tool @ Webinar
Please join HARC for a webinar on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 11 a.m. Getting to know the Galveston Bay Watershed and Wetland Permit Planning Tool: An introduction to updated datasets and functionality. As wetlands have been displaced by development in our region, there have been major implications for wildlife habitat, water quality and quantity and flood control. Freshwater wetlands...
12:00 pm Piano Concert at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Piano Concert at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 17 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
4:00 pm Tropical Plant Conservation in Hawai`i and Across the Globe @ The Mercer Society
Tropical Plant Conservation in Hawai`i and Across the Globe @ The Mercer Society
May 17 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join National Tropical Botanic Garden’s President and Executive Director Charles “Chipper” Wichman at Mercer Botanic Garden for a guest lecture, Tropical Plant Conservation in Hawai`i and Across the Globe. The lecture will address the importance of tropical plant species and how protecting the biodiversity of Hawai`i and tropical regions around the world makes a global impact.
6:00 pm Tai Chi at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Tai Chi at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
6:00 pm Yoga at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Yoga at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
6:30 pm Herb Society Annual Meeting of Members of the South Texas Unit @ Hermann Park - Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion
Herb Society Annual Meeting of Members of the South Texas Unit @ Hermann Park - Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion
May 17 @ 6:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Annual Meeting of Members of the South Texas Unit at the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion in Hermann Park (1500 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004), Hosted by Donna and Dena Yanowski. Bring your plate, napkin, flowers and a special dish to share.
6:30 pm Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center
Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center
May 17 @ 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.
7:00 pm Houston Audubon: Gulf Coast Bird Photography – Chasing Light and Gesture with Randy Bacon @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Houston Audubon: Gulf Coast Bird Photography – Chasing Light and Gesture with Randy Bacon @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
May 17 @ 7:00 pm
Gulf Coast Bird Photography – Chasing Light and Gesture with Randy Bacon Living on the Gulf Coast is a dream come true for a bird photographer as it’s hard to go just about anywhere and not find something interesting to shoot. I started photographing birds seriously in 2008 inspired by outings to places like Anahuac NWR, Smith Oaks and San...
7:00 pm Party on the Plaza @ Discovery Green
Party on the Plaza @ Discovery Green
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Party on the Plaza @ Discovery Green  | Houston | Texas | United States
Every Wednesday night in May and June,the plaza at Avenida Houston will be transformed for free concerts showcasing local and regional artists for free! Concerts will take place in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center from 5-9 pm. Two groups will perform each night on the Bud Light stage along with activities and more! 104.1 KRBE will be live...
7:30 pm Small Space Gardening with Skip Richter @ Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Small Space Gardening with Skip Richter @ Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
May 17 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Are you an apartment or townhome dweller interested in starting a garden but are hesitant about your lack of outdoor space? Curious about vegetable gardening but haven’t gotten around to getting a start? This class is for you! Skip Richter a horticulturist, gardening educator, garden writer, and avid horticultural photographer. Skip received his master’s degree in horticulture from Texas A&M University...
12:00 am ArCH WalkingTours
ArCH WalkingTours
May 18 @ 12:00 am
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...
7:00 am H-GAC & Greenway Plaza Bike to Work Day @ Green Square in Greenway Plaza
H-GAC & Greenway Plaza Bike to Work Day @ Green Square in Greenway Plaza
May 18 @ 7:00 am – 8:30 am
H-GAC & Greenway Plaza Bike to Work Day @ Green Square in Greenway Plaza | Houston | Texas | United States
H-GAC, Greenway Plaza to Host Bike to Work Day May 18 May is National Bike Month, featuring bike to work events and other activities in communities across the country. In partnership with Greenway Plaza, H-GAC is hosting a Bike to Work Day at the Green Square between Greenway 9 and 11 in Greenway Plaza on Richmond Avenue. The event will...
9:00 am Houston Center for Photography Workshop at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Houston Center for Photography Workshop at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
9:00 am Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour @ Houston Community ToolBank
Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour @ Houston Community ToolBank
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour @ Houston Community ToolBank | Houston | Texas | United States
Every third Thursday of the month from 9:00 to 10:00 am the Houston Community ToolBank host an open warehouse tour. The ToolBank lends tools (hammers, shovels, saws, etc.) and items (tents, tables, chairs, safety gear, etc.) to nonprofits, community groups and corporate volunteers for charitable projects. Access to ToolBank tools eliminates the need for agencies and groups to incur the...
9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.  The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show  how wetlands can be designed into flood...
10:00 am H-GAC Regional Recycling Roundtable @ Houston-Galveston Area Council - Conference Room A, Second Floor
H-GAC Regional Recycling Roundtable @ Houston-Galveston Area Council - Conference Room A, Second Floor
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The topic for the next Houston-Galveston Area Council Regional Recycling Roundtable workshop is Innovations in Plastics Recycling. 2017 continues to bring changes to the volatile recycling industry, and the plastics industry is no exception. H-GAC wants to help you keep up with all the changes and new technology. Please join us by marking your calendar and registering below for the next...
10:00 am Stories Under the Sun with Houston Public Library at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Stories Under the Sun with Houston Public Library at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
4:00 pm After-School Nature Explorers Club @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary
After-School Nature Explorers Club @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary
May 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
 
6:00 pm Hello Summer Social @ Memorial Park Conservancy
Hello Summer Social @ Memorial Park Conservancy
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
CultureMap’s famous happy hour series for young professionals is back. Join Urban Wild on Thursday, May 18from 6-8 pm at Marq 31 for CultureMap’s Hello Summer Social to kick off the summer season. You don’t want to miss this fantastic social networking event. Tickets are $20, and 100 percent of sales will benefit Memorial Park Conservancy. Use the coupon code...
6:00 pm MET Dance for Adults at Levy Park @ Levy Park
MET Dance for Adults at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
6:00 pm Yoga at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Yoga at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 19 @ 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.
9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 19 @ 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 Spring Tyke Hike at Baytown Nature Center @ Baytown Nature Center
Spring Tyke Hike at Baytown Nature Center @ Baytown Nature Center
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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. Tyke Hike flyer with schedule and topics.
2:00 pm Be a Scientist Fridays @ Sheldon Lake State Park
Be a Scientist Fridays @ Sheldon Lake State Park
May 19 @ 2:00 pm – 2:00 pm
 
4:00 pm Pilates in the Park @ Levy Park
Pilates in the Park @ Levy Park
May 19 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
6:00 pm Yoga at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Yoga at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 19 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
7:00 pm First Concert at Levy Park: Silk Road @ Levy Park
First Concert at Levy Park: Silk Road @ Levy Park
May 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Levy Park Conservancy presents the first of many live concerts in Levy Park, located in Upper Kirby, with the Silk Road Jazz Quartet performing on Friday, May 19. Levy Park’s Performance Pavilion will be the site of this inaugural concert. The structure faces the Park’s Event Lawn, which can accommodate up to 3,000 people for concerts and performances of all...
12:00 am ArCH WalkingTours
ArCH WalkingTours
May 20 @ 12:00 am
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...
7:30 am EarthShare of Texas 25th Anniversary
EarthShare of Texas 25th Anniversary
May 20 @ 7:30 am
EarthShare of Texas 25th Anniversary
Happy Anniversary to EarthShare of Texas!  To celebrate 25 years, we are hosting a Round-Table Discussion Series to introduce the public to all of the great work our members have accomplished these past couple of decades.  You will be amazed at everything they have been able to get done to protect Mother Earth! From air quality to zebra populations, they...
8:00 am Buffalo River; Extended Trip @ Buffalo River National Park
Buffalo River; Extended Trip @ Buffalo River National Park
May 20 @ 8:00 am – May 21 @ 12:00 am
You should be at least Intermediate in paddling skills and be prepared to camp on the river.  Skill level is described as: Knowledge of basic whitewater safety, self-rescue and rescue such as retrieving a pinned boat. Must be able to capture small eddies, run Class 2 rapids confidently, but challenged by Class 3 rapids such as Cottonseed on the San...
8:00 am Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys @ Willow Waterhole Park
Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys @ Willow Waterhole Park
May 20 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys @ Willow Waterhole Park | Houston | Texas | United States
The Nature Discovery Center partners with Houston Audubon to conduct monthly surveys at Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve, a 290-acre park on the site of a Harris County Flood Control District retention pond project. Participants can help by either spotting birds or helping to identify them on this 2.5 hour long survey. This is a great way to get involved with Houston’s citizen science community....
8:30 am Bootcamp at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Bootcamp at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 20 @ 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
8:30 am Monthly Volunteer Day at Buffalo Bayou Park @ Wortham Insurance Visitor Center at The Water Works
Monthly Volunteer Day at Buffalo Bayou Park @ Wortham Insurance Visitor Center at The Water Works
May 20 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for community-wide volunteer days at Buffalo Bayou Park happening the third Saturday of each month. Whether volunteering as a large or small group, or individually, your efforts will lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy. Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks, including...
9:00 am History Hike in Memorial Park @ Memorial Park
History Hike in Memorial Park @ Memorial Park
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 am
Join Friends of Memorial Park for a history highlight walking tour on Saturday, May 20, as Memorial Park Conservancy spotlights a worm’s eye view of a section of Camp Logan. We guarantee you’ll see part of Memorial Park a little differently! Meet: 9a, Running Trails Center, 7575 North Picnic Lane – just south of the Living Bridge Wear: walking shoes suitable...
9:00 am Houston Zoo Family Nature Club @ Houston Zoo
Houston Zoo Family Nature Club @ Houston Zoo
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Are you ready to get outside and explore nature? Join the Houston Zoo and Bayou City Play for the final Family Nature Club of the spring right here at the Houston Zoo!   We will be set up on Werler Lawn right across from Meerkats outside our Brown Education Center.  Come visit, play, and see what children are capable of...
9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church
Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church | Houston | Texas | United States
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 Native Plant Nursery Fridays @ Katy Prairie Conservancy
Native Plant Nursery Fridays @ Katy Prairie Conservancy
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 
9:00 am Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up @ Historic Olivewood Cemetery
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up @ Historic Olivewood Cemetery
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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. If you have...
9:00 am Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park @ Don Greene Nature Park
Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park @ Don Greene Nature Park
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park @ Don Greene Nature Park | Houston | Texas | United States
Join us Every 3rd Saturday of every month at “The Don Greene Nature Park”. A new, one acre Harris County neighborhood pocket park left to the county and dedicated in honor of Don Greene’s memory on October 2015. The Friends of Don Greene is a new non-profit dedicated to restoring the property to it’s original glory from the days when...
10:00 am Yoga at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Yoga at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
11:00 am Fishing 101 @ Sheldon Lake State Park
Fishing 101 @ Sheldon Lake State Park
May 20 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 am
 
1:00 pm Farm Life Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Farm Life Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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
May 20 @ 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.
1:00 pm Young Audiences of Houston at Levy Park @ Levy Park
Young Audiences of Houston at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
3:00 pm InspireFire Workshops at Levy Park @ Levy Park
InspireFire Workshops at Levy Park @ Levy Park
May 20 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Levy Park, the new urban greenspace in Upper Kirby that just opened in February, hosts a plethora of programming for all ages and interests throughout May. Visit Levy Park website to check out their complete calendar of events by month.
6:30 pm Democracy Now!’s National Tour: Covering the Movements Changing America @ Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church
Democracy Now!’s National Tour: Covering the Movements Changing America @ Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church
May 20 @ 6:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Democracy Now!’s National Tour: Covering the Movements Changing America Saturday, May 20th doors open 6:30pm Guitar-slinging poet Grant Peeples opens at 7:00pm The media is not the enemy.  In these times of war and elections, movements and uprisings, we need independent media more than ever. The commercial media serves as a mouthpiece for corporate and government interests—  giving a platform...