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Christmas Bird Count on Buffalo Bayou
@ Houston Audubon's Edith L. Moore Sanctuary
Christmas Bird Count on Buffalo Bayou
@ Houston Audubon's Edith L. Moore Sanctuary
Dec 31 all-day
 This is one of the few CBCs that is set almost entirely in an urban environment. The count circle does contain a few areas of undeveloped land that usually hold a few surprises since they are surround by development. It is possible to see up to 15 species of sparrows on this count, including the elusive Henslow’s and Grasshopper Sparrows....
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2017 Christmas Bird Count
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
2017 Christmas Bird Count
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Dec 31 @ 6:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Every winter, tens of thousands of volunteers across North America wake up at the crack of dawn and brave winter weather just to get a headcount of local birds. The Christmas Bird Count is a 118 year old tradition and the longest running citizen scientist project in the world. The count, run by the National Audubon Society, helps biologists study...
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Dec 31 @ 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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8:00 am
‘Kick Off Your List’ Bird Walk
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
‘Kick Off Your List’ Bird Walk
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Jan 1 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
 Start off 2018 with the birds! Does your New Year’s resolution include learning something new?  Build up your bird list with our “Kick off your List” hike at Sheldon Lake SP.  We will walk the forest, ponds, and trails looking for typical and unusual bird species to start off our year lists.  Make sure to come out for our Ruby-crowned Kinglets,...
10:00 am
Dino Dive and New Year’s Celebration
@ Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dino Dive and New Year’s Celebration
@ Dinosaur Valley State Park
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
 Start the New Year off with a splash! Start the New Year with a splash! Join us for our annual Dino Dive to bring in 2018. This full day of activities will include First Day Hikes, games, food, a costume contest, and a plunge into the Blue Hole. Buy tickets at the park store or at www.dinodive.com. All proceeds benefit the...
11:00 am
First Day Jog
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
First Day Jog
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Jan 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Is nature part of your New Year’s Resolutions? Join us for an easy 1-mile trail run through the prairie and trails at Sheldon Lake State Park. Â Start off the year on the right foot and get into shape! Â And what could be better than doing that at a park? Â Everyone is welcome, from beginners to advanced runners! Make sure to...
12:00 pm
First Day Paddle
@ Galveston Island State Park
First Day Paddle
@ Galveston Island State Park
Jan 1 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Work off those holiday pounds, start your new year off on this active adventure. Come on in.….the water’s fine! Please consider registering with Ranger Kim (via email) for our upcoming trip. Reservations are required, and only prepared adults (ages 13yrs and older) may participate. All equipment provided by the Friends of Galveston Island State Park to give your group a great experience...
1:00 pm
First Day Bike Ride
@ Brazos Bend State Park
First Day Bike Ride
@ Brazos Bend State Park
Jan 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet at the flag pole in front of the Nature Center for a guided bike ride around Elm Lake to 40 Acre Lake and out on to the prairie. Learn about the diverse ecosystems and plants & animals that call Brazos Bend home. Bring your own bike, length of ride is approximately 7 miles and suitable for all riders.
1:00 pm
First Day Dog Walk
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
First Day Dog Walk
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Jan 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Take your four-legged canine friend on the trails! Don’t forget about your four-legged friend this New Years! Â Bring out your dog on a 6-foot leash to get a good walk in and meet some new friends! This easy, 1-mile hike is suitable for everyone. Make sure to bring bug spray, water, closed-toe shoes. Meet at the Pond Center.
2:00 pm
First Day Walking Meditation
@ Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
First Day Walking Meditation
@ Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Jan 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Start the new year off with meditation instructor Cleo and find your zen! Start living in the moment and learn different ways to meditate with local Woodville Texas yoga and meditation instructor Cleo. You don’t need to sit like a pretzel and hum to reach relaxation. Cleo will share with you how to do a walking mindful meditation that can...
3:00 pm
First Day Footprints
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
First Day Footprints
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Jan 1 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The best part of hiking our trails is looking for signs of wildlife! We do not always see wildlife, but we can find what they leave behind! Â Create your own footprint cast and then join a ranger for a walk down the trails looking for things that live in a park. This easy 1-mile hike is for all ages and...
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Eco-Art Winter Camp: Feeding Frenzy
@ Artist Boat
Eco-Art Winter Camp: Feeding Frenzy
@ Artist Boat
Jan 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Adaptations to freak you out as you learn how ocean organisms feed and who they feed! Special works in Clay & Paper Mache Art meets science in the Artist Boat Eco-Art Camp Sessions! Artist Boat Eco-Art Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art to beautify yards and homes. Join us for inspirational education. Session...
9:00 am
Winter Camp: Nature Rangers
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Winter Camp: Nature Rangers
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 2 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Have you ever wondered what a naturalist does? Houston Arboretum & Nature Center uses their 155-acre nature sanctuary as a base camp to hone naturalist skills. Discover the secrets of the forest as you learn how to track animals that make their home at the Arboretum. Listen to bird talk, make tools for scientific investigation, and help the Houston Arboretum...
11:00 am
Little Explorers
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Little Explorers
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Jan 2 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sheldon Lake State Park’s January 2018 Weekly Program Little Explorers Bring out your little ones to explore the park through stories, activities, and a stroll along the trails. Come and get in touch with nature with your little explorers at Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center! Accompany a Park Ranger and other nature enthusiasts for stories, strolls, and...
1:00 pm
Eco-Art Winter Camp: A Whale of a Time
@ Artist Boat
Eco-Art Winter Camp: A Whale of a Time
@ Artist Boat
Jan 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn the Whale’s Tale in the Gulf of Mexico and where the Sperm Whales Live and Roam! Special works on Canvas & Paper Art meets science in the Artist Boat Eco-Art Camp Sessions! Artist Boat Eco-Art Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art to beautify yards and homes. Join us for inspirational education. Session...
3:30 pm
Rice University Farmers Market
@ Rice University
Rice University Farmers Market
@ Rice University
Jan 2 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
 The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote community education about the benefits of eating fresh, locally produced food. No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that...
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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)
Jan 3 @ 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
Eco-Art Winter Camp: Feeding Frenzy
@ Artist Boat
Eco-Art Winter Camp: Feeding Frenzy
@ Artist Boat
Jan 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Adaptations to freak you out as you learn how ocean organisms feed and who they feed! Special works in Clay & Paper Mache Art meets science in the Artist Boat Eco-Art Camp Sessions! Artist Boat Eco-Art Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art to beautify yards and homes. Join us for inspirational education. Session...
9:00 am
Nature Discovery Center’s Winter Break Camp
@ Nature Discovery Center
Nature Discovery Center’s Winter Break Camp
@ Nature Discovery Center
Jan 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
 We are offering day-long camps on select days during the 2017-2018 Winter Break from school for kids ages 5 – 10. Day camps meet from 9 am – 3:30 pm each day. After Care is also available until 5:30 pm. Kids bring a lunch and we provide snacks and water. Register online. Cost/class: Members – $49 Nonmembers – $59...
9:00 am
Winter Camp: Nature Rangers
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Winter Camp: Nature Rangers
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Have you ever wondered what a naturalist does? Houston Arboretum & Nature Center uses their 155-acre nature sanctuary as a base camp to hone naturalist skills. Discover the secrets of the forest as you learn how to track animals that make their home at the Arboretum. Listen to bird talk, make tools for scientific investigation, and help the Houston Arboretum...
9:30 am
Children’s Nature Classes
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
10:00 am
Winter Gator Tales
@ Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center
Winter Gator Tales
@ Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center
Jan 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
 Winter Gator Tales is a free pre-school program. Join WERC for a fun, educational hour geared for young children with an adult. Schedule December 27, 2017 – “Ice Melts” January 3, 2018 – “Fur and Hair” January 10, 2018 – “Feathers, Beaks, and Eggs” January 17, 2018 – “Scales and Shells” January 24, 2018 – “Lizards” January 31, 2018 –...
12:00 pm
Winter Trout Stocking
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Winter Trout Stocking
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Jan 3 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Come out and catch some trout in Pond 1S! We will have Pond 1S stocked with Rainbow Trout! There is a limit of 5 fish per person. per day and you must catch your own! No fishing license required! The time of the stocking will vary, but fishing will be allowed all day until the park closes at 5:00PM!
1:00 pm
Eco-Art Winter Camp: A Whale of a Time
@ Artist Boat
Eco-Art Winter Camp: A Whale of a Time
@ Artist Boat
Jan 3 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn the Whale’s Tale in the Gulf of Mexico and where the Sperm Whales Live and Roam! Special works on Canvas & Paper Art meets science in the Artist Boat Eco-Art Camp Sessions! Artist Boat Eco-Art Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art to beautify yards and homes. Join us for inspirational education. Session...
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
Jan 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 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 Discovery Center’s Nature Story Time
@ Nature Discovery Center
Nature Discovery Center’s Nature Story Time
@ Nature Discovery Center
Jan 3 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Nature Story Time is held every Wednesday at 4 PM. Get absorbed in our stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more! Nature Story Time is primarily for preschoolers and their caregivers. This is a FREE, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let us know if you are coming with a group of 6 or more so that...
7:00 pm
CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering
@ The Black Labrador Pub
CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering
@ The Black Labrador Pub
Jan 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Please join us to learn more about what is “cohousing” and what’s happening with cohousing in Houston. Come early and stay late if you want to chat more with the core members. Many of us arrive by 6:30 PM. Everyone is welcome! parking If the parking lot in the front is full, there is free parking in the garage behind the...
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Eco-Art Winter Camp: Feeding Frenzy
@ Artist Boat
Eco-Art Winter Camp: Feeding Frenzy
@ Artist Boat
Jan 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Adaptations to freak you out as you learn how ocean organisms feed and who they feed! Special works in Clay & Paper Mache Art meets science in the Artist Boat Eco-Art Camp Sessions! Artist Boat Eco-Art Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art to beautify yards and homes. Join us for inspirational education. Session...
9:00 am
Nature Discovery Center’s Winter Break Camp
@ Nature Discovery Center
Nature Discovery Center’s Winter Break Camp
@ Nature Discovery Center
Jan 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
We are offering day-long camps on select days during the 2017-2018 Winter Break from school for kids ages 5 – 10. Day camps meet from 9 am – 3:30 pm each day. After Care is also available until 5:30 pm. Kids bring a lunch and we provide snacks and water. Register online. Cost/class: Members – $49 Nonmembers – $59...
9:00 am
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
Jan 4 @ 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...
9:00 am
Winter Camp: Nature Rangers
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Winter Camp: Nature Rangers
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Have you ever wondered what a naturalist does? Houston Arboretum & Nature Center uses their 155-acre nature sanctuary as a base camp to hone naturalist skills. Discover the secrets of the forest as you learn how to track animals that make their home at the Arboretum. Listen to bird talk, make tools for scientific investigation, and help the Houston Arboretum...
1:00 pm
Eco-Art Winter Camp: A Whale of a Time
@ Artist Boat
Eco-Art Winter Camp: A Whale of a Time
@ Artist Boat
Jan 4 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn the Whale’s Tale in the Gulf of Mexico and where the Sperm Whales Live and Roam! Special works on Canvas & Paper Art meets science in the Artist Boat Eco-Art Camp Sessions! Artist Boat Eco-Art Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art to beautify yards and homes. Join us for inspirational education. Session...
6:30 pm
Climate Change Reading Group
@ Axelrad Beer Garden
Climate Change Reading Group
@ Axelrad Beer Garden
Jan 4 @ 6:30 pm
 What does climate change mean for Houston? More Harvey-like severe weather events, more devastating storm surge, more energy use dependent on fossil fuels, wider spread tropical disease, or more heat index days and ozone? If you are interested in learning about climate change and identifying ways Houstonians can make a difference, then join the Houston Sierra Club reading group dedicated to...
6:30 pm
Gulf Coast Master Naturalist Meeting
@ Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion
Gulf Coast Master Naturalist Meeting
@ Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion
Jan 4 @ 6:30 pm
Gulf Coast Master Naturalist’s mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. The public is welcome to attend the Gulf Coast Master Naturalist Chapter Meeting on January 4th. Schedule Social time will be from 6:30 to 7:00 PM. Chapter business...
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8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jan 5 @ 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
Eco-Art Winter Camp: Feeding Frenzy
@ Artist Boat
Eco-Art Winter Camp: Feeding Frenzy
@ Artist Boat
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Adaptations to freak you out as you learn how ocean organisms feed and who they feed! Special works in Clay & Paper Mache Art meets science in the Artist Boat Eco-Art Camp Sessions! Artist Boat Eco-Art Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art to beautify yards and homes. Join us for inspirational education. Session...
9:00 am
Nature Discovery Center’s Winter Break Camp
@ Nature Discovery Center
Nature Discovery Center’s Winter Break Camp
@ Nature Discovery Center
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
We are offering day-long camps on select days during the 2017-2018 Winter Break from school for kids ages 5 – 10. Day camps meet from 9 am – 3:30 pm each day. After Care is also available until 5:30 pm. Kids bring a lunch and we provide snacks and water. Register online. Cost/class: Members – $49 Nonmembers – $59...
9:00 am
Winter Camp: Nature Rangers
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Winter Camp: Nature Rangers
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Have you ever wondered what a naturalist does? Houston Arboretum & Nature Center uses their 155-acre nature sanctuary as a base camp to hone naturalist skills. Discover the secrets of the forest as you learn how to track animals that make their home at the Arboretum. Listen to bird talk, make tools for scientific investigation, and help the Houston Arboretum...
9:30 am
Children’s Nature Classes
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
1:00 pm
Eco-Art Winter Camp: A Whale of a Time
@ Artist Boat
Eco-Art Winter Camp: A Whale of a Time
@ Artist Boat
Jan 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn the Whale’s Tale in the Gulf of Mexico and where the Sperm Whales Live and Roam! Special works on Canvas & Paper Art meets science in the Artist Boat Eco-Art Camp Sessions! Artist Boat Eco-Art Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art to beautify yards and homes. Join us for inspirational education. Session...
3:00 pm
Homeschool Days
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Homeschool Days
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Jan 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sheldon Lake State Park’s January 2018 Weekly Program Homeschool Days From fishing to ponding to technology, kids will learn something new each week! Great for all school-aged kids! There is plenty of fun to be had and things to learn at Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center. So be sure to come on out and enjoy some outdoor...
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7:45 am
First Saturday Birding
First Saturday Birding
Jan 6 @ 7:45 am – 10:45 am
T.O.W.N. – Texas Outdoors-Woman Network (Houston chapter) Saturday, January 6 at 7:45 AM FREE event open to all members and non-members. Call the park office with questions, open daily 8-4:30. 281-446-8588. Bring binoculars and join a nat… https://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/pqbxnmyxcbjb/
8:00 am
Winter Bird Count
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Winter Bird Count
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Jan 6 @ 8:00 am
Join our birding volunteers for the annual Winter Bird Count! Each year, volunteers thoroughly bird the park to count the number and the species of bird that winter within our boundaries. For any questions or to register, please email:Â Hannah.Buschert@tpwd.texas.gov or call: (281) 456-2800 x232
8:30 am
Houston Zoo Member Mornings
@ Houston Zoo
Houston Zoo Member Mornings
@ Houston Zoo
Jan 6 @ 8:30 am
 On the first Saturday of each month (in November it is on the first Sunday), Members can enter the Zoo one hour before opening to the general public. Enjoy cooler weather and see the keepers prepare enrichment and animal areas all around the zoo. Each month, a different Meet the Keeper Talk (Presented by Phillips 66) is featured at 8:30...
8:30 am
Intro Paddling
Intro Paddling
Jan 6 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
T.O.W.N. – Texas Outdoors-Woman Network (Houston chapter) Saturday, January 6 at 8:30 AM Learn the basic strokes, maneuvers & rescues in kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding in this 6 hr. class. $100 includes all equipment. Bring water, lu… https://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/dbwqvlyxcbjb/
9:00 am
Lone Star Hiking Trail, TH #6, 10 Miles
@ Lone Star Trail Head #6
Lone Star Hiking Trail, TH #6, 10 Miles
@ Lone Star Trail Head #6
Jan 6 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Houston Area Trails & More Saturday, January 6 at 9:00 AM One of the hidden jewels of Texas, the Lone Star Hiking Trail is the only long-distance National Recreation Trail in the state. At 128 miles (includin… https://www.meetup.com/hatsandmore/events/245253068/
9:00 am
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Jan 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
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Naturalist Explorers
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 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 to drop them off. Schedule: One Saturday a month, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Fees per student: $20 members* / $35 nonmembers...
9:00 am
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Olivewood Cemetery
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Olivewood Cemetery
Jan 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)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 6 @ 9:00 am – 10:15 am
Tadpole Troopers is a nature class and outdoor adventure for parents and children to share together. We offer opportunities for natural science investigations, crafts, and a guided walk with a naturalist. All classes begin with an engaging introductory lesson inside a classroom followed by a walk outside. Parents are required to stay for the duration of class with their child. Siblings are...
9:30 am
Marysee Prairie Work Day
Marysee Prairie Work Day
Jan 6 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Houston Sierra Club Outings Saturday, January 6 at 9:30 AM 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 ongoi… https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/qsvpkfyxcbjb/
10:00 am
AIA’s Rice University Walking Tour – Quads, Courts & Axes
@ Lovett Hall, Rice University
AIA’s Rice University Walking Tour – Quads, Courts & Axes
@ Lovett Hall, Rice University
Jan 6 @ 10:00 am
 Rice University and Rice School of Architecture both celebrate their Centennial in 2012. A treasure trove of great architecture, the timeless campus features designs by Cram, Goodhue, & Ferguson; John Staub; William Ward Watkin; Michael Graves; Kieren Timberlake; Ricardo Bofill; Cesar Pelli; Lake/Flato Architects; and many other local and internationally renowned architects. Also on the tour are large-scale artworks by...
10:00 am
BNC’s Nature Nurture Series
@ Baytown Nature Center
BNC’s Nature Nurture Series
@ Baytown Nature Center
Jan 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The popular program is from 10 am to 12 pm on the first Saturday of each month, except April, which is when BNC hosts their Nurture Nature Festival. This family-friendly series offers hands-on topics for free with regular admission to the nature center. Adult admission (13+) is $4. Children (5-12) and seniors (65+) is only $1. Meet at the large...
10:30 am
Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Tadpole Troopers is a nature class and outdoor adventure for parents and children to share together. We offer opportunities for natural science investigations, crafts, and a guided walk with a naturalist. All classes begin with an engaging introductory lesson inside a classroom followed by a walk outside. Parents are required to stay for the duration of class with their child. Siblings are...
11:00 am
Field Day!
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Field Day!
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Jan 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sheldon Lake State Park’s January 2018 Weekly Program Field Day! Join a ranger for a hike, fishing, game, or another outdoor activity! Come to Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center to join in our outdoor fun! Every week will be a different ranger-led activity. Great for all ages and abilities! All programs are FREE and meet at the...
11:00 am
Nature Cubs Club
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Nature Cubs Club
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Jan 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Attention all lil’ nature lovers, Sheldon Lake State Park has an event just for you! Join the first meeting of the Nature Cubs Club at Sheldon Lake State Park! This club is for kids and has been created by kids. Club members will have a chance to meet other nature lovers, learn about a topic, and then explore the park...
12:30 pm
Levy Park Hosts Direct Energy Concert with Brant Croucher and Friends
@ Levy Park
Levy Park Hosts Direct Energy Concert with Brant Croucher and Friends
@ Levy Park
Jan 6 @ 12:30 pm – 8:00 pm
 A free concert will be held at Levy Park on January 6th. Kicking things off at 12:30 p.m. is blues musician Mark May, and then Raa Raa Blues & Zydeco performs from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., both from the Houston Blues Society and sponsored by the Levy Park Conservancy. The headliner, sponsored by Direct Energy, is the popular Texas band Brant Croucher and...
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jan 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.
2:00 pm
Ask a Ranger
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Ask a Ranger
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Jan 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Sheldon Lake State Park’s January 2018 Weekly Program Ask a Ranger Stop by our table to ask a ranger any question you may have! Come on over to Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center and look for our table! We are here to answer any questions you have about the park or nature. We will also have plenty...
6:00 pm
Owl Prowl (16+)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Owl Prowl (16+)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Adult Only Owl Prowl is the perfect way to spend a Saturday night in nature. Learn about the wise and wonderful owls you can find in Houston, and get up close and personal with live owls from the Wildlife Center of Texas. After the presentation, we’ll head out into the woods to look for owls (and other nocturnal animals)...
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