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All-day Drawdown EcoChallenge Drawdown EcoChallenge Apr 8 all-day Tickets Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The Challenge takes place Apr. 4-25, 2018 and follows actions highlighted in Drawdown, a book based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes solutions to global warming that already exists. Drawdown EcoChallenge provides tools and inspiration to turn intention into action, and gives participants a fun and...	Drawdown EcoChallenge Drawdown EcoChallenge Apr 9 all-day Tickets Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The Challenge takes place Apr. 4-25, 2018 and follows actions highlighted in Drawdown, a book based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes solutions to global warming that already exists. Drawdown EcoChallenge provides tools and inspiration to turn intention into action, and gives participants a fun and...	Drawdown EcoChallenge Drawdown EcoChallenge Apr 10 all-day Tickets Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The Challenge takes place Apr. 4-25, 2018 and follows actions highlighted in Drawdown, a book based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes solutions to global warming that already exists. Drawdown EcoChallenge provides tools and inspiration to turn intention into action, and gives participants a fun and...	Drawdown EcoChallenge Drawdown EcoChallenge Apr 11 all-day Tickets Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The Challenge takes place Apr. 4-25, 2018 and follows actions highlighted in Drawdown, a book based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes solutions to global warming that already exists. Drawdown EcoChallenge provides tools and inspiration to turn intention into action, and gives participants a fun and...	Drawdown EcoChallenge Drawdown EcoChallenge Apr 12 all-day Tickets Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The Challenge takes place Apr. 4-25, 2018 and follows actions highlighted in Drawdown, a book based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes solutions to global warming that already exists. Drawdown EcoChallenge provides tools and inspiration to turn intention into action, and gives participants a fun and... Deadline: Baytown Special Olympics Volunteer Registration Deadline: Baytown Special Olympics Volunteer Registration Apr 12 all-day Tickets AGE ELIGIBILITY FOR VOLUNTEERS: 15 year-olds and older can volunteer by themselves. 8-14 year-olds must be accompanied by parent, guardian, or chaperone. 7 year-olds and younger are not given volunteer assignments, but are welcomed and encouraged to be cheerleaders as long as they are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone. Please do register anyone 7 and younger on Eventbrite.... Save-the-Date: Faith Climate Action Week Save-the-Date: Faith Climate Action Week Apr 12 all-day Tickets Faith Climate Action Week will take place during Earth Week,Â April 14- 22, 2018. Celebrations,sermons, service projects, events, and nature walks will be held, all week, around the theme “Charged with Faith: Leading the way to a clean energy future”. Sign up now and be the first to receive information on how to participate! We will be focusing on ways we...	Drawdown EcoChallenge Drawdown EcoChallenge Apr 13 all-day Tickets Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The Challenge takes place Apr. 4-25, 2018 and follows actions highlighted in Drawdown, a book based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes solutions to global warming that already exists. Drawdown EcoChallenge provides tools and inspiration to turn intention into action, and gives participants a fun and... Save-the-Date: Faith Climate Action Week Save-the-Date: Faith Climate Action Week Apr 13 all-day Tickets Faith Climate Action Week will take place during Earth Week,Â April 14- 22, 2018. Celebrations,sermons, service projects, events, and nature walks will be held, all week, around the theme “Charged with Faith: Leading the way to a clean energy future”. Sign up now and be the first to receive information on how to participate! We will be focusing on ways we...	Drawdown EcoChallenge Drawdown EcoChallenge Apr 14 all-day Tickets Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The Challenge takes place Apr. 4-25, 2018 and follows actions highlighted in Drawdown, a book based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes solutions to global warming that already exists. Drawdown EcoChallenge provides tools and inspiration to turn intention into action, and gives participants a fun and... Save-the-Date: Faith Climate Action Week Save-the-Date: Faith Climate Action Week Apr 14 all-day Tickets Faith Climate Action Week will take place during Earth Week,Â April 14- 22, 2018. Celebrations,sermons, service projects, events, and nature walks will be held, all week, around the theme “Charged with Faith: Leading the way to a clean energy future”. Sign up now and be the first to receive information on how to participate! We will be focusing on ways we... Booming & Blooming Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival @ Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge Booming & Blooming Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival @ Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge Apr 14 all-day Tickets Attwater Prairie Chicken FestivalÂ is the annual celebration of the Attwaterâ€™s prairie-chicken and the native coastal prairie that the iconic bird calls home. Early morning van tours will take participants up to one of the booming grounds to watch the male prairie chickenâ€™s famous courtship dance. Other events this weekend include wildflower and native plant guided tours, bird walks and birding... Two Shoes Retreat @ Cramer Retreat Center Two Shoes Retreat @ Cramer Retreat Center Apr 14 all-day Tickets “Christ wears two shoes in the world: Scripture and nature.â€Â (John Scotus Eriugena, Irish theologian, died 877) You are invited to a 24-hour getaway in the beauty of Godâ€™s good creation at the Two Shoes Retreat.Â Join the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston (IENoH) at Cramer Retreat Center in Spring to celebrate Earth month, beginningÂ SaturdayÂ morning,Â Apr. 14Â and endingÂ SundayÂ morning,Â Apr. 15.Â This retreat explores...
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Anyone... 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... 9:00 am Meredith Gardens Community Gardening @ Friends of Mandell Park Meredith Gardens Community Gardening @ Friends of Mandell Park Apr 8 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Garden members get together to garden, perform maintenance and share information. A brief talk or program is usually included. If you are interested in joining, stop by and see what it’s all about. 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Apr 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in... 11:00 am KPFT Birthday Party Benefit at The Heights @ The Heights Theater KPFT Birthday Party Benefit at The Heights @ The Heights Theater Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Join us Sunday, April 8, for a special birthday party benefit at The Heights Theater.Â Get tickets or a VIP table now atÂ theheightstheater.comÂ – proceeds benefit your community radio station, KPFT Houston!Â Â VIP Suites for 8 are also available – to reserve a VIP suite, call KPFT’s membership department at 713-526-4000 X314 during business hours M-F.Â Â Doors: 11 AM;Â Show: 12 noon-6 PM. Featured... 12:30 pm Farmers Market at Bridgeland Farmers Market at Bridgeland Apr 8 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets The market is a monthly gathering of high-quality vendors bringing fresh local produce, pastured meats, free-range eggs, goat cheese, honey, jellies, pasta, pickles, live plants, natural home & pet products, soaps, lotions, and much more right to your neighborhood! The market is located in the parking lot adjacent to the Activity Center in the community of Bridgeland. Due to local... 1:00 pm 2018 Architectural Tour – Balance: Celebrating Women in Design 2018 Architectural Tour – Balance: Celebrating Women in Design Apr 8 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets 2018 Architectural Tour – Balance: CelebratingÂ Women in Design To create, design, and shape the built environment, leadership requires collaboration across disciplines. To encourage and celebrate the contributions of diverse viewpoints and recognize the evolving nature of our communities and societal norms, join the Rice Design Alliance for its 43rd annual architecture tour. BALANCE: Celebrating Women in Design highlights seven women... 1:00 pm Canoe Spring Creek @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Canoe Spring Creek @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 8 @ 1:00 pm Tickets Tour Spring Creek on a short trip. Ages 16+. Reservations required beginning Mar. 28, 2018. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs requiring reservations are limited in size and open to one family per phone call. Group reservations are not allowed unless otherwise indicated. Preferential reservations are given to Harris County residents. Persons not residing in Harris County... 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 8 @ 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 Second Sunday Pickers @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Second Sunday Pickers @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 8 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Enjoy an informal folk concert or bring your instrument and join the fun! Programs are for all ages unless otherwise noted. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone requiring special... 2:30 pm Solarize Houston for Houses of Worship (and Their Members) @ Emerson Unitarian-Universalist Church Solarize Houston for Houses of Worship (and Their Members) @ Emerson Unitarian-Universalist Church Apr 8 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets On April 8, 2018, at 2:30 p.m., the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to learn how you and/or your house of worship can go solar for less by leveraging Solarize Houston, a program of the Houston Renewable Energy Group, a local nonprofit dedicated to promoting renewable energy solutions and businesses. PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy), a very attractive...	7:30 am Hermann Park Bird Survey @ Hermann Park Hermann Park Bird Survey @ Hermann Park Apr 9 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am Tickets Hermann Park Bird Survey Leaders: Skip Almoney and Peter Tsan They meet atÂ 8:00 AM (7:30 in the summer months). Take the Parking Lot D entry from Masks are optional for vaccinated participants and social distancing is recommended. Please wear a mask if unvaccinated. Please contact Julie Francis atÂ hermannparkbirdsurvey@gmail.com if you’d like to participate. The Hermann Park Survey is conducted... 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 9 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... 9:00 am Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting @ NOAA Galveston Lab Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting @ NOAA Galveston Lab Apr 9 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Tickets Flower Garden Banks Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings are held at the call of the Chair and the Sanctuary Superintendent. Each meeting is open to the public. Interested persons will be permitted to present oral or written statements in reference to agenda items or other pertinent topics during a designated public comment period. For more information, visit flowergarden.noaa.gov. 1:00 pm Home School Program @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Home School Program @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Apr 9 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Our home school classes are offered on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for students ages 5-12. A different three-week science unit is taught each month, with classesÂ consisting of instructional time, hands-on activities, and outdoor activities. Extension ideas will be provided to parents so they can follow up with lessons and activities at home. Visit our Home School Blog atÂ www.HouArbHomeSchool.wordpress.comÂ to see what...	8:00 am Houston TX-PACE Service Provider Training @ Way Companies Training Room Houston TX-PACE Service Provider Training @ Way Companies Training Room Apr 10 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join TX-PACE (Texas Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) on Apr. 10, 2018, from 8:00 am to noon, for an interactive discussion with subject matter experts about the details of the TX-PACE program including technical requirements and application process. Attendees will learn how to use the program to finance energy efficiency, water conservation, resiliency, and distributed generation improvements. This workshop will... 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 10 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... 9:00 am Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance Workshop @ Sugar Land Public Works - Training Room Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance Workshop @ Sugar Land Public Works - Training Room Apr 10 @ 9:00 am Tickets The Texas Water Development Board continues to have funding for public works infrastructure.Â Funding is available for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.Â All phases of the projects are eligible; acquisition, planning and design, and construction.Â Construction projects include new facilities and repair and rehabilitation of existing facilities.Â In addition, the TWDB has $90 million designated for disaster recovery for... 9:00 am TWA’s Youth Videoconferences @ Online TWA’s Youth Videoconferences @ Online Apr 10 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Interactive program times (CST): 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:00 PM Non-interactive program times (CST): 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:00 PM TWA’s Youth Videoconferencing is: Free, interactive, curriculum-enhancing, natural resource programs Designed for Grades 1-6, TEKS-aligned K-8 45 minute programs (includes student Q&A) TEKS aligned post activities and worksheets Registration closes one week prior to... 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Apr 10 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,... 3:30 pm Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Rice University Farmers Market @ Rice University Apr 10 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets 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.Â No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that... 6:00 pm Save the Date: A Kaleidoscope of Cultures Gala @ The Junior League of Houston Save the Date: A Kaleidoscope of Cultures Gala @ The Junior League of Houston Apr 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets VisitÂ yahouston.org for more information. 7:00 pm White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The White Oak Bayou Association board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except November) at 7:00 pm.Â If you would likeÂ to join us for our board meetings, please call 765-426-1743 to confirm.Â From time to time we change our meeting venue. In November, the Association holds its annual meeting.	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) Apr 11 @ 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 Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie Apr 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Visitation of Deer Park Prairie is by appointment only. Since the prairie will be attended on scheduled workdays, they will be ideal days to visit. Please email Lan.shen@txgcmn.org for appointment on either workdays or any other days. 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536 Â https://goo.gl/maps/RtcecLSFnp22 Please bring a signed liability release:Â adult or Â adult+children Please do not park directly in... 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 11 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... 9:00 am Tai Chi @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Tai Chi @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 11 @ 9:00 am Tickets Meet in the outdoor classroom near the Nature Center for a one-hour beginner class with JJPV member and instructor Doug Ebeling. Programs are for all ages unless otherwise noted. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical... 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 11 @ 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... 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Apr 11 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houstonâ€™s dramatic downtown urban setting. Â TheÂ City Hall Farmers MarketÂ features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hallâ€™s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,... 1:30 pm Annual Meeting of the Upper Oyster Creek TMDL Implementation Plan Group @ Cane Room, City of Sugar Land City Hall Annual Meeting of the Upper Oyster Creek TMDL Implementation Plan Group @ Cane Room, City of Sugar Land City Hall Apr 11 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets On Apr. 11, 2018, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Houston-Galveston Area Council and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public meeting as part of the ongoing effort to address water quality issues in Upper Oyster Creek. The meeting will be held at City of Sugarland City Hall in the Cane Room. A TMDL Implementation Plan... 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 Apr 11 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets 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... 6:00 pm 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Liberty County @ Cleveland High School Cafetorium 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Liberty County @ Cleveland High School Cafetorium Apr 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Fast forward to 2045. What will your multimodal transportation system look like? Become a part of the transportation planning process. Get involved today to plan for tomorrowâ€™s transportation future. 2045 RTP (Regional Transportation Plan) public meetings are held in various locations throughout Houston and neighboring regions. For a comprehensive list, visit 2045rtp.com. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,... 7:00 pm Cool Birds of Houston @ Brasil Houston Cool Birds of Houston @ Brasil Houston Apr 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Join Land Sea & Sky, Houston Audubon, and Brasil for a special event, and enjoy Houstonâ€™s best food and drinks on Brasilâ€™s back patio! Mary Anne Weber and Sarah Flournoy of Houston Audubon will present Cool Birds of Houston (with a very special feathered friend). Then stick around to watch the film BIRDERS: The Central Park Effect on Brasilâ€™s big... ◢ 7:30 pm State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting @ Tommy Douglas Conference Center State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting @ Tommy Douglas Conference Center Apr 11 @ 7:30 pm – Apr 12 @ 12:00 am Tickets ASWMâ€™s Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting: New Location Banner Federalism Re-envisioned: Exploring Possibilities for Enhanced State and Tribal Roles in Water Resources Protection, Conservation and Management April 11-12, 2018, Silver Spring, MD You are invited to ASWMâ€™s State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting, April 11-12, 2018 at the Tommy Douglas Conference Center in Silver Spring, MD. The purpose of this annual meeting is to...	◤ 12:00 am State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting @ Tommy Douglas Conference Center State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting @ Tommy Douglas Conference Center Apr 12 @ 12:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets ASWMâ€™s Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting: New Location Banner Federalism Re-envisioned: Exploring Possibilities for Enhanced State and Tribal Roles in Water Resources Protection, Conservation and Management April 11-12, 2018, Silver Spring, MD You are invited to ASWMâ€™s State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting, April 11-12, 2018 at the Tommy Douglas Conference Center in Silver Spring, MD. The purpose of this annual meeting is to... 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 12 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... 9:00 am Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse @ Memorial Park Greenhouse Apr 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Anyone interested in native plants is invited to join Gulf Coast Master NaturalistsÂ on theÂ propagation workdays on second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 9:00 am to noon.Â Â Please note this is the new site in Memorial Park.Â RSVP to Lan Shen at Lan.Shen@TXgcmn.org 713-771-1415 or Celeste Mead atÂ Celeste.Mead@txgcmn.orgÂ 832-680-7263Â or just come on out! 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Apr 12 @ 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 Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Apr 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Nature experiences for preschoolers! Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids who love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day, followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are... 12:00 pm The Houston Green Book Discussion Group @ Downtown Main Library The Houston Green Book Discussion Group @ Downtown Main Library Apr 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets The second Thursday of each month book group for learning more about green themes including the environmental, social and economic approaches to sustainability. For more information visit Facebook.com 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Apr 12 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity... 3:00 pm MaTTS Project — Webinar Series @ Online MaTTS Project — Webinar Series @ Online Apr 12 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets The Marine Technology for Teachers and Students (MaTTS)Â Project invites you to participate in its upcoming webinar series. ThisÂ seriesÂ of three webinars (see below) will focus on how to incorporate marineÂ technology builds, ocean exploration expeditions, and liveÂ content into yourÂ classroom curriculum. During each webinar, Inner Space Center (ISC) staff andÂ MaTTS Project Teacher Leaders will present an overview of the MaTTSÂ Project, oceanÂ exploration activities, and... 6:00 pm 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Chambers County @ Eagle Pointe Golf Club and Recreation 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Chambers County @ Eagle Pointe Golf Club and Recreation Apr 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Fast forward to 2045. What will your multimodal transportation system look like? Become a part of the transportation planning process. Get involved today to plan for tomorrowâ€™s transportation future. 2045 RTP (Regional Transportation Plan) public meetings are held in various locations throughout Houston and neighboring regions. For a comprehensive list, visit 2045rtp.com. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,... 6:45 pm “Fairy Gardens” Lecture @ â€œMultipurpose Roomâ€ of the Pearland Recreation Center “Fairy Gardens” Lecture @ â€œMultipurpose Roomâ€ of the Pearland Recreation Center Apr 12 @ 6:45 pm Tickets Keep Pearland Beautiful and Brazoria County Master Gardener Association invite you to a free lecture entitled â€œFairy Gardens.â€ Learn first hand from Pat Saenz and JaVan Pruett about fairy garden history and how to add a bit of garden magic to your home! The lectures are on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.The lecture will be in... 7:00 pm General Monthly Meeting: Explore Houston – Spotlight: Memorial Park @ St. Stephen's Pecore Hall @ 1805 W. Alabama, General Monthly Meeting: Explore Houston – Spotlight: Memorial Park @ St. Stephen's Pecore Hall @ 1805 W. Alabama, Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Houston Sierra Club Outings Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 PM The meeting opens at 7:00 PM, and the program starts at 7:30 PM. Everyone is welcome. NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING: “EXPLORE HOUSTON PART 2 – SPOTLIGHT … https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/241947161/	8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 13 @ 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. 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... 9:00 am Zoobilee – Member Appreciation Event @ Houston Zoo Zoobilee – Member Appreciation Event @ Houston Zoo Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Tickets Zoo Members are exclusively invited to attend this special one-day event! Get to know our animals at our Meet the Keeper Talks Presented by Phillips 66, play a variety of games, dance along with our childrenâ€™s DJ, enjoy free Wildlife Carousel rides and top off your visit with a chilly treat. Kids can also embark on an exciting expedition to... 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 13 @ 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 Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Gardenâ€™s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home. For more information, visit hermannpark.org.	7:30 am Hike at Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge @ Starbucks Hike at Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge @ Starbucks Apr 14 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am Tickets Houston Sierra Club Outings Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 AM On Saturday, April 14, 2018, the Houston Sierra Club will hike in the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge (TRNWR). The TRNWR covers about 30,000 a… https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/244431969/ 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Apr 14 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... 8:00 am Run the Grove 5K @ West 11th Street Park Run the Grove 5K @ West 11th Street Park Apr 14 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets The Run the Grove 5K will begin and end at West 11thÂ Street Park, located at 2400 West 11thÂ Street in the heart of Timbergrove Manor in Houston, Texas. The 5K race is certified by the USATF. Aid stations and water will be available at the start, finish and along the course. See below for a map of the race course.Â The Kidsâ€™Â Fun... 8:00 am Second Saturday Bird Walks @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Second Saturday Bird Walks @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Apr 14 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets Free to attend, donations appreciated. Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Join the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center on the second Saturday of each month at the front door of the building for a two-hour bird walk led by Kelsey Low and Theo Ostler, a resident bird... 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Apr 14 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... 8:30 am High Island Workdays @ High Island High Island Workdays @ High Island Apr 14 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Workdays are held once a month, October through March on the second Saturday of the month. We start work around 8:30 AM and work until about noon, when we break for lunch, provided by Houston Audubon and prepared by the lunch crew. Lunch at the picnic area of Boy Scout Woods is a good chance to visit with other volunteers... 8:30 am Paddle N Pedal Fest @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Paddle N Pedal Fest @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Apr 14 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Tickets The Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce in partnership with CHI St. Luke’s Hospital – The Vintage, Harris County Pct. 4 “Trails as Parks”, and the Greater Houston Off-road Biking Association (GHORBA) is pleased to present a new, family-friendly outdoor festival to celebrate the tremendous amenities available on the SH 249 Corridor: Paddle N Pedal Fest. Paddle N Pedal will operate... 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical... 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Apr 14 @ 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 SCA Earth Day @ Memorial Park SCA Earth Day @ Memorial Park Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This April, the Student Conservation Association (SCA) is hostingÂ 60 projects for Earth Day in honor of 60 years of SCA! With national support from Southwest Airlines and American Express, we are aiming to connect our members, alumni, friends, and partners across the country to create a nationwide network of Earth Month celebrations. Join SCA to help restore Memorial Park as... 9:00 am Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green @ Phase 1 Site Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green @ Phase 1 Site Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets On Mar. 24, Apr. 14 and 21 and May 5 and 19, 2018, from 9:00 am to noon, come plant the shores of Exploration Green Nature Park’s new lake. The wetland will cleanse stormwater and provide habitat for aquatic animals in the lake (which is, in fact, a nationally known flood control basin). Have fun while helping to improve water... 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Tomball Farmers Market Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... 9:30 am Kids Market Day @ Gregory-Lincoln Education Center Kids Market Day @ Gregory-Lincoln Education Center Apr 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Kid-grown, kid-sold! This farmers market, run entirely by kids, allows students to sell their organic produce harvest from their local school gardens. All proceeds are sown back into the school gardens and culinary programs to promote experiential learning opportunities for students. Participating schools include Gregory Lincoln, Hogg Middle School, St. Catherine’s Montessori, Westside High School and more. Free and open... 10:00 am Blackwood’s Mornings in the Country @ Blackwood Educational Land Institute Blackwood’s Mornings in the Country @ Blackwood Educational Land Institute Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Join us for a Morning in the Country! Take a self-guided tour of the farm, enjoy a delicious lunch with ingredients from our gardens, take a class with our Farm Director, and much more. Register Today! Cost (includes lunch) FREE for ages 4 years and under $25 for ages 5 – 13 years $45 for ages 14+ February 10, 2018Â â€“... 10:00 am BNC’s Annual Nurture Nature Festival @ Baytown Nature Center BNC’s Annual Nurture Nature Festival @ Baytown Nature Center Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets The annual Nurture Nature Festival is a free, family event that introduces visitors to the reptiles, birds, fish and native plants of the Baytown area through fun activities for all interests and levels. Exciting childrenâ€™s games, informational exhibits, live animals and a variety of food keep visitors coming back year after year for this popular event. Join TPWD Get Outside... 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... 10:30 am Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting @ Virtual Event Citizens’ Climate Lobby Woodlands Chapter Meeting @ Virtual Event Apr 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Citizensâ€™ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a non-partisan, grass-roots organization that works to create political will for climate solutions by building constructive and respectful working relationships with members of Congress. CCL advocates for Carbon Fee and Dividend (CF&D), a revenue-neutral, market-based climate change solution, with all revenue returned directly to households. Come out to their monthly meetings every 2nd Saturday of... 12:00 pm Animal Care Program Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Animal Care Program Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 14 @ 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 Second Saturday Settlers @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Second Saturday Settlers @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets March 10, 2018: Spinning & Weaving Learn how early settlers spun plant and animal fibers into thread and woven fabrics as volunteers bring the Redbud Hill Homestead to life. April 14, 2018: Natural Dyes Volunteers and staff bring the headstead to life as they demonstrate natural methods of dying fabrics and other daily activities of early Texas settlers. Programs are... 3:00 pm Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Rock Earth Day Celebration @ Sugar Land Town Center Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Rock Earth Day Celebration @ Sugar Land Town Center Apr 14 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Plan to rock with the City of Sugar Land for a great day of family fun on Apr. 14, 2018, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m, at Sugar Land Town Square. This yearâ€™s entertainment includes Vocal Trash and the very popular Texas Snakes & More. Approximately 30 additional exhibits will provide interactive environmental activities that address recycling, upcycling, gardening, clean... 6:00 pm Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. Monthly Meeting @ Houston Community College Conference Center Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. Monthly Meeting @ Houston Community College Conference Center Apr 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Join Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. for their â€œVegan 2nd Saturdaysâ€ Monthly Meetings, Presentations & Vegan Potlucks Held on the â€œ2nd Saturdaysâ€ of each month, they will enjoy a delicious vegan potluck and meeting, along with a discussion, film screening, food demo or speaker presentation on intersectional issues of veganism, animal rights, environmentalism, nonviolence, health and more. Each month will be...

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