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Drawdown EcoChallenge
Drawdown EcoChallenge
Apr 15 all-day
 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 15 all-day
Faith Climate Action Week will take place during Earth Week, 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...
Two Shoes Retreat
@ Cramer Retreat Center
Two Shoes Retreat
@ Cramer Retreat Center
Apr 15 all-day
“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 God’s good creation at the Two Shoes Retreat. Join the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston (IENoH) at Cramer Retreat Center in Spring to celebrate Earth month, beginning Saturday morning, Apr. 14 and ending Sunday morning, Apr. 15. This retreat explores...
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
Apr 15 all-day
 Join this fun, friendly, birdwatching competition. There are tournament categories for all ages and skill levels, so select the one that works best for you. Tournament categories include but are not limited to: The Texas Two-Stop Tournament The Big Sit! State Park Tournament, Big Sit! Or Sunrise-to-Noon Tournaments Regional Big Day Statewide Tournament Human-Powered Tournament With the new month-long format...
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 15 all-day
 Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival is the annual celebration of the Attwater’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 chicken’s famous courtship dance. Other events this weekend include wildflower and native plant guided tours, bird walks and birding...
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Drawdown EcoChallenge
Drawdown EcoChallenge
Apr 16 all-day
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 16 all-day
Faith Climate Action Week will take place during Earth Week, 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...
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
Apr 16 all-day
Join this fun, friendly, birdwatching competition. There are tournament categories for all ages and skill levels, so select the one that works best for you. Tournament categories include but are not limited to: The Texas Two-Stop Tournament The Big Sit! State Park Tournament, Big Sit! Or Sunrise-to-Noon Tournaments Regional Big Day Statewide Tournament Human-Powered Tournament With the new month-long format...
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Drawdown EcoChallenge
Drawdown EcoChallenge
Apr 17 all-day
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 17 all-day
Faith Climate Action Week will take place during Earth Week, 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...
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
Apr 17 all-day
Join this fun, friendly, birdwatching competition. There are tournament categories for all ages and skill levels, so select the one that works best for you. Tournament categories include but are not limited to: The Texas Two-Stop Tournament The Big Sit! State Park Tournament, Big Sit! Or Sunrise-to-Noon Tournaments Regional Big Day Statewide Tournament Human-Powered Tournament With the new month-long format...
Galveston FeatherFest
@ FeatherFest Headquarters
Galveston FeatherFest
@ FeatherFest Headquarters
Apr 17 all-day
 If you’re a serious or casual bird-watcher or nature photographer…..an experienced or new outdoor enthusiast…..or someone who wants some exercise, fresh air and sunshine and something different to do…..you’ll want to join us at FeatherFest. There’s no need to be shy – the majority of our guests are not birding or nature photography experts! Thousands of birds take wing to...
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Drawdown EcoChallenge
Drawdown EcoChallenge
Apr 18 all-day
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 18 all-day
Faith Climate Action Week will take place during Earth Week, 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...
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
Apr 18 all-day
Join this fun, friendly, birdwatching competition. There are tournament categories for all ages and skill levels, so select the one that works best for you. Tournament categories include but are not limited to: The Texas Two-Stop Tournament The Big Sit! State Park Tournament, Big Sit! Or Sunrise-to-Noon Tournaments Regional Big Day Statewide Tournament Human-Powered Tournament With the new month-long format...
Galveston FeatherFest
@ FeatherFest Headquarters
Galveston FeatherFest
@ FeatherFest Headquarters
Apr 18 all-day
If you’re a serious or casual bird-watcher or nature photographer…..an experienced or new outdoor enthusiast…..or someone who wants some exercise, fresh air and sunshine and something different to do…..you’ll want to join us at FeatherFest. There’s no need to be shy – the majority of our guests are not birding or nature photography experts! Thousands of birds take wing to...
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Drawdown EcoChallenge
Drawdown EcoChallenge
Apr 19 all-day
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 19 all-day
Faith Climate Action Week will take place during Earth Week, 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...
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
Apr 19 all-day
Join this fun, friendly, birdwatching competition. There are tournament categories for all ages and skill levels, so select the one that works best for you. Tournament categories include but are not limited to: The Texas Two-Stop Tournament The Big Sit! State Park Tournament, Big Sit! Or Sunrise-to-Noon Tournaments Regional Big Day Statewide Tournament Human-Powered Tournament With the new month-long format...
Galveston FeatherFest
@ FeatherFest Headquarters
Galveston FeatherFest
@ FeatherFest Headquarters
Apr 19 all-day
If you’re a serious or casual bird-watcher or nature photographer…..an experienced or new outdoor enthusiast…..or someone who wants some exercise, fresh air and sunshine and something different to do…..you’ll want to join us at FeatherFest. There’s no need to be shy – the majority of our guests are not birding or nature photography experts! Thousands of birds take wing to...
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Drawdown EcoChallenge
Drawdown EcoChallenge
Apr 20 all-day
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 20 all-day
Faith Climate Action Week will take place during Earth Week, 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...
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
Apr 20 all-day
Join this fun, friendly, birdwatching competition. There are tournament categories for all ages and skill levels, so select the one that works best for you. Tournament categories include but are not limited to: The Texas Two-Stop Tournament The Big Sit! State Park Tournament, Big Sit! Or Sunrise-to-Noon Tournaments Regional Big Day Statewide Tournament Human-Powered Tournament With the new month-long format...
Galveston FeatherFest
@ FeatherFest Headquarters
Galveston FeatherFest
@ FeatherFest Headquarters
Apr 20 all-day
If you’re a serious or casual bird-watcher or nature photographer…..an experienced or new outdoor enthusiast…..or someone who wants some exercise, fresh air and sunshine and something different to do…..you’ll want to join us at FeatherFest. There’s no need to be shy – the majority of our guests are not birding or nature photography experts! Thousands of birds take wing to...
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Drawdown EcoChallenge
Drawdown EcoChallenge
Apr 21 all-day
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 21 all-day
Faith Climate Action Week will take place during Earth Week, 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...
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
Apr 21 all-day
Join this fun, friendly, birdwatching competition. There are tournament categories for all ages and skill levels, so select the one that works best for you. Tournament categories include but are not limited to: The Texas Two-Stop Tournament The Big Sit! State Park Tournament, Big Sit! Or Sunrise-to-Noon Tournaments Regional Big Day Statewide Tournament Human-Powered Tournament With the new month-long format...
Galveston FeatherFest
@ FeatherFest Headquarters
Galveston FeatherFest
@ FeatherFest Headquarters
Apr 21 all-day
If you’re a serious or casual bird-watcher or nature photographer…..an experienced or new outdoor enthusiast…..or someone who wants some exercise, fresh air and sunshine and something different to do…..you’ll want to join us at FeatherFest. There’s no need to be shy – the majority of our guests are not birding or nature photography experts! Thousands of birds take wing to...
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Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Apr 15 @ 8:00 am
The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 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...
9:00 am
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
 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
Volunteer Day with Kickerillo-Mischer
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Volunteer Day with Kickerillo-Mischer
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Assist in post-festival breakdown and park clean up. Gloves may be provided, but feel free to bring your own. For more information, contact the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299.
10:00 am
East End Farmers Market
@ Navigation Esplanade
East End Farmers Market
@ Navigation Esplanade
Apr 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Brought to you by the Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market is open every Sunday from 10am – 2pm on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfa’s Restaurant. Unique among Houston’s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in...
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 15 @ 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
Third Monday Bird Count
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Third Monday Bird Count
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Apr 16 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Houston Audubon Society for a monthly bird count. Previous counts at Kickerilla-Mischer Preserve have identified more than 35 species. For more information, contact the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299.
9:00 am
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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...
12:15 pm
Webinar: Climate Adoption Policy at the State and Local Level
@ Online
Webinar: Climate Adoption Policy at the State and Local Level
@ Online
Apr 16 @ 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
 Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability is hosting a new five-webinar series — “Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Leadership Series.” The series is co-hosted by the American Society of Adaptation Professionals and the University of the District of Columbia’s College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences. The free series will introduce participants to climate change adaptation and resilience leaders...
1:00 pm
Home School Program
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Home School Program
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Apr 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 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 classes 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 at www.HouArbHomeSchool.wordpress.com to see what...
1:15 pm
ASU Urban Resilience Webinar Series
5:00 pm
Houston Bike Summit
@ Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Houston Bike Summit
@ Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Apr 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Houston Bike Summit, April 16, 2018, is a celebration of cycling in Houston and an opportunity to honor those who are making a difference in transforming Houston into a more people- and bike-friendly place.
7:30 pm
Brays Bayou Association Meeting
@ The Gathering Place
Brays Bayou Association Meeting
@ The Gathering Place
Apr 16 @ 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.
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9:00 am
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
Apr 17 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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...
3:30 pm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ Plant It Forward Warehouse
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ Plant It Forward Warehouse
Apr 17 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
 Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit 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 17 @ 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...
6:00 pm
People & Nature Speaker Series featuring Rear Admiral Jonathan White
@ Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Brown Auditorium Theater
People & Nature Speaker Series featuring Rear Admiral Jonathan White
@ Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Brown Auditorium Theater
Apr 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 On Tuesday, April 17th, HARC will continue its People & Nature Speaker Series featuring an evening with Rear Admiral Jonathan White, United States Navy (Retired), CEO and President of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership (COL). Admiral White will discuss climate and ocean issues in the context of national security, energy and economic prosperity with a focus on opportunities and solutions for the future....
6:30 pm
HREG Monthly Meeting
@ United Way-Greater Houston
HREG Monthly Meeting
@ United Way-Greater Houston
Apr 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 All are welcome to Houston Renewable Energy Group’s monthly meetings! They will have a presentation on an interesting aspect of renewable energy in Houston, review HREG business, progress, and plan events. After the meeting, they usually spend some time socializing and finding out what is happening on the renewable scene in Houston from each other. Monthly Meetings are the best...
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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 18 @ 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
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
Apr 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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 18 @ 9:00 am
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
9:30 am
Orientation for New McGovern Centennial Gardens Volunteers
@ Family Garden in McGovern Centennial Gardens
Orientation for New McGovern Centennial Gardens Volunteers
@ Family Garden in McGovern Centennial Gardens
Apr 18 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
 Interested in joining the McGovern Centennial Gardens volunteer team? Anyone who loves to be outdoors and is interested in becoming a regular volunteer in McGovern Centennial Gardens should attend an upcoming orientation. Join Hermann Park Conservancy on Wednesday, April 18 from 9:30-10:30 to learn about volunteer opportunities and the history of Hermann Park Conservancy. Following the orientation, there will be...
11:00 am
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
Apr 18 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
 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 Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting.  The City Hall Farmers Market features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hall’s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,...
12:00 pm
UH Farmers Market
@ University of Houston
UH Farmers Market
@ University of Houston
Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 A total of eight markets are scheduled, all of which will take place on a Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. All but one will be held in Butler Plaza: Jan. 17 Jan. 31 Feb. 14 (Sweetheart Market theme) Feb. 28 (to be held in Wilhelmina’s Grove with a Rodeo Houston theme) March 21 April 4 April 18 (in conjunction with Sustainability Week)...
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E.P.I.C Program
@ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
E.P.I.C Program
@ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
Apr 18 @ 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...
6:30 pm
Bay Area Sierra Club Nov. Meeting: Energy conversation led by Jim Williams
Bay Area Sierra Club Nov. Meeting: Energy conversation led by Jim Williams
Apr 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Houston Sierra Club Outings Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 PM Bay Area meetings are on 3rd Wednesday of the month, and start at 6:30pm for social hour; speaker and discussion from 7-8:30 pm. November Meeting Pro… https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/ktrxfmyxgbxb/
6:30 pm
GBF Annual Meeting: Learning to Sing the Song of Our Land
@ Children’s Museum of Houston
GBF Annual Meeting: Learning to Sing the Song of Our Land
@ Children’s Museum of Houston
Apr 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Meet your community at the Children’s Museum of Houston for an evening of food, drinks, and fun for everyone. Learning to Sing the Song of our Land: How to Live Well on a Flat Coastal Plain will be presented by Dr. John Jacob on April 18, 2018, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dr. Jacob is the director of the...
6:30 pm
Houston GREEN Film Series
@ Rice Media Center
Houston GREEN Film Series
@ Rice Media Center
Apr 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 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.
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GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
Apr 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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
Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour
@ Houston Community ToolBank
Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour
@ Houston Community ToolBank
Apr 19 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
 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
HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays
@ HPARD Greenhouse
HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays
@ HPARD Greenhouse
Apr 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Habitat Restoration Our volunteer group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the HPARD Greenhouse. We propagate plants from locally collected native seed. A typical workday may include seeding pots, bumping up trays into 1-gallon containers, separating seedlings, and weeding pots. We will also have special seed collecting trips, invasive species removal workdays,...
9:00 am
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
Apr 19 @ 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
Science Sprouts (ages 4-5)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Science Sprouts (ages 4-5)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
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...
11:30 am
Livestream: 5th Annual Columbia Global Energy Summit
@ Online
Livestream: 5th Annual Columbia Global Energy Summit
@ Online
Apr 19 @ 11:30 am – 4:30 pm
The Center on Global Energy Policy is delighted to invite you to celebrate their 5th anniversary and attend the 2018 Columbia Global Energy Summit. Structured as a half-day forum, the Summit will include keynote remarks, interviews and plenary conversations with senior leaders focused on key issues at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment, and geopolitics. A formal agenda...
2:00 pm
Kingwood Farmers Market
@ Kingwood Town Center Park
Kingwood Farmers Market
@ Kingwood Town Center Park
Apr 19 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 Every Thursday, rain or shine, 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...
6:00 pm
2045 RTP Public Meeting – Harris County
@ Houston METRO
2045 RTP Public Meeting – Harris County
@ Houston METRO
Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 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 tomorrow’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,...
6:00 pm
Climate Change and Polar Science Lecture by Columbia Professor Dr. Tedesco
@ University of Houston Law Center
Climate Change and Polar Science Lecture by Columbia Professor Dr. Tedesco
@ University of Houston Law Center
Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 Join Columbia Alumni Association Houston for a presentation on climate science by Dr. Marco Tedesco from Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University. Dr. Tedesco’s lecture is titled: “Melting ice sheets and sea level rise: processes, estimates and future projections”. Reception with food and refreshments to follow the lecture. The event is jointly hosted by the Columbia Alumni Association Houston and The Environment, Energy...
6:00 pm
Climate Change and Polar Science Lecture by Dr. Marco Tedesco
@ UH Law Center
Climate Change and Polar Science Lecture by Dr. Marco Tedesco
@ UH Law Center
Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join Columbia Alumni Association for a presentation on climate science by Dr. Marco Tedesco from Lamont-Deherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University on Thursday, April 19, 2018, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at UH Law Center. Dr. Tedesco’s lecture is titled: “Melting Ice Sheets and Sea Level Rise: Processes, Estimates and Future Projections.” Reception with food and refreshments to follow the lecture....
6:30 pm
Unstable Ground: Climate Change, Conflict, and Genocide
@ Holocaust Museum Houston
Unstable Ground: Climate Change, Conflict, and Genocide
@ Holocaust Museum Houston
Apr 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
 Join Holocaust Museum Houston for the fourth lecture of the Spring 2018 Public Lecture Series, “Intergenerational Trauma & Memory: History Carried Through Generations” by Dr. Alex Alvarez. Climate change is increasingly impacting communities and nations around the world and challenging our ability to cope and adapt to new environmental realities. It also poses significant risk for the onset of communal...
6:30 pm
Urban Harvest’s Growing Organic Vegetable Series
@ University of Houston, Central Campus, McElhinney Hall, Room TBD
Urban Harvest’s Growing Organic Vegetable Series
@ University of Houston, Central Campus, McElhinney Hall, Room TBD
Apr 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 In a total of 10 classes (25 hours of instruction), this series covers everything you want to know about growing vegetables. Topics include the advantages of organic and ecological approaches over chemicals; vegetable garden design; irrigation and drainage; soil fertility, mulches and composts; organic pest control; seeds, transplants, where to get them and how to plant them. The last half...
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8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 20 @ 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.
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9:00 am
EarthxSolar: Harnessing the Sun to Power our Economy
@ Fair Park
EarthxSolar: Harnessing the Sun to Power our Economy
@ Fair Park
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – Apr 21 @ 12:00 am
 EarthX, formerly Earth day Texas, is a nonproï¬t organization focused on environmental education and awareness. Earthx’s vision is to be the leading global connector and environmental forum to positively impact our world for a sustainable future. As the largest environmental experience, EarthX showcases the latest initiatives, discoveries, research, innovations, policies and corporate practices that are reshaping the future. Workshops at...
9:00 am
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
GBCO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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
TWA’s Youth Videoconferences
@ Online
TWA’s Youth Videoconferences
@ Online
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
 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...
9:30 am
Children’s Nature Classes
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
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 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
.jpg) Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’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.
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12:00 am
EarthxSolar: Harnessing the Sun to Power our Economy
@ Fair Park
EarthxSolar: Harnessing the Sun to Power our Economy
@ Fair Park
Apr 21 @ 12:00 am – Apr 22 @ 12:00 am
EarthX, formerly Earth day Texas, is a nonproï¬t organization focused on environmental education and awareness. Earthx’s vision is to be the leading global connector and environmental forum to positively impact our world for a sustainable future. As the largest environmental experience, EarthX showcases the latest initiatives, discoveries, research, innovations, policies and corporate practices that are reshaping the future. Workshops at...
8:00 am
Baytown Farmers Market
@ Town Square
Baytown Farmers Market
@ Town Square
Apr 21 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The Baytown Farmers Market hosts it’s monthly Market on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Town Square on Texas Avenue. The vibe is similar to a Hallmark movie setting. Come out to a peaceful environment to shop for your goods as well as helping support local consumers, performers, artist, crafters, and entrepreneurs. Calling all...
8:00 am
Beautify the Bucket
@ Menard Park
Beautify the Bucket
@ Menard Park
Apr 21 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Come out and view all of the incredible submissions in the Beautify the Bucket Spring 2018 competition On Saturday, April 21st. The submissions in the competition will be displayed at Menard Park in Galveston in conjunction with the spring Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Cleanup event. All beautified buckets will be added to Galveston beaches to help beautify the beach and encourage the...
8:00 am
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Apr 21 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
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
Jesse Jones Park Bioblitz
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Jesse Jones Park Bioblitz
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Apr 21 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Join staff and volunteers to document and identify the diversity of plants and animals in the park. Group leaders will guide volunteers through the park in this field-oriented program. Ages 10+. Long pants & closed-toe shoes required. Reservations required. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs requiring reservations are limited in size and open to one family per...
8:00 am
Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys
@ Willow Waterhole Park
Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys
@ Willow Waterhole Park
Apr 21 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 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....
8:00 am
Woodlands Farmers Market
@ Grogan's Mill Center
Woodlands Farmers Market
@ Grogan's Mill Center
Apr 21 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as “The Grogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market,†a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association. The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at the Grogan’s Mill Center. The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s...
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
Apr 21 @ 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
Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup
@ Southern Spears Surf Shop
Adopt-A-Beach Spring Cleanup
@ Southern Spears Surf Shop
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Please mark your calendar for the 2018 Adopt-A-Beach Spring cleanup. Southern Spears Surf Shop’s adopted beach is located at the 61st Pier. This year, the crew from Vans and Salty Crew will be providing breakfast, refreshments, and swag for all participants! How to get involved: Register for the Galveston Island Cleanup at glo.texas.gov. On the morning of the cleanup, starting at 9...
9:00 am
Baytown Special Olympics
@ Lee High School
Baytown Special Olympics
@ Lee High School
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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....
9:00 am
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 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
Earth Day Family Picnic & Festival
@ Hope Farms HTX
Earth Day Family Picnic & Festival
@ Hope Farms HTX
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Bring a picnic and the kids to celebrate Earth Day with Hope Farms HTX and the Recipe for Success Foundation! Cooking classes with Smart in the Kitchen, Urban Chef and Chef Michael, Garden Classes, Fun, Games, Farm Photo Safaris, Tai Chi, Yoga, Storytime, Farm Stand featuring fresh produce and boutique goods from Houston Makers. For more information, visit facebook.com.
9:00 am
Earth Day Workday
@ Various community gardens around the city
Earth Day Workday
@ Various community gardens around the city
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Urban Harvest supports more than 100 community gardens throughout Houston. Neighborhood and allotment gardens provide an opportunity for neighbors to grow nutritious food as a community and create an urban oasis for the neighborhood.
9:00 am
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District®, 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 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continue 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.  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 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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
KMP Earth Day Celebration
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
KMP Earth Day Celebration
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come celebrate Earth Day by joining the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve for trash removal at the Preserve and 100-Acre Wood Preserve. Shuttle transportation to offsite locations available. For more information, contact the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299.
9:00 am
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Apr 21 @ 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
Migration Celebration
@ San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge
Migration Celebration
@ San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
 Migration Celebration is held annually in April in southern Brazoria County, Texas, sponsored by the Friends of the Brazoria Wildlife Refuges in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Texas Mid-Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The Kickoff Dinner will be held on Apr. 13, 2018, and the 24th Annual Migration Celebration will be held on Apr. 21 and 22. Migration Celebration activities...
9:00 am
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Historic Olivewood Cemetery
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Historic Olivewood Cemetery
Apr 21 @ 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
Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green
@ Phase 1 Site
Stormwater Wetland Spring Planting at Exploration Green
@ Phase 1 Site
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 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...
9:00 am
Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park
@ Don Greene Nature Park
Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park
@ Don Greene Nature Park
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 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...
9:30 am
HMNS’ Edible Landscapes
@ The Houston Museum of Natural Science, Moran Conference Hall
HMNS’ Edible Landscapes
@ The Houston Museum of Natural Science, Moran Conference Hall
Apr 21 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
In making the most of our small spaces, it’s a good idea to think about an edible landscape. Presented by Angela Chandler, this class will discuss the basics of good landscape design based on sound gardening principles and aesthetic beauty. Included will be instruction on how to design the basic components of the garden space and how to accomplish much...
10:00 am
AIA’s 3rd Ward Bicycle Tour
@ HCC "Central Campus" Sign
AIA’s 3rd Ward Bicycle Tour
@ HCC "Central Campus" Sign
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am
 Houston Community College, Emancipation Park, Project Row Houses, Texas Southern University and more! This tour will look at the neighborhood’s character, history, and future in the center of Houston. Reservations are required for this tour as attendance is limited. December 2017 Reservations February 2018 Reservations April 2018 Reservations $10 General Admission $5 AIA Houston Members Architecture students with current...
10:00 am
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
 All of the material at Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse has been reclaimed from historic houses that Historic Houston has deconstructed, as well as individual items that have been brought to our Salvage Warehouse. The Salvage Warehouse, now located at 1200 National, has become a regional resource for reclaimed building materials serving an 11 county region of Southeast Texas. Materials at the Salvage Warehouse include,...
10:00 am
Houston Arboretum Earth Day Celebration
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Houston Arboretum Earth Day Celebration
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Come enjoy the outdoors at Houston-Arboretum and Nature Center’s annual Earth Day Celebration! Enjoy Earth-conscious activities like guided nature hikes, crafts made from recycled materials, face painting, and scavenger hunts. Remember to bring all of your plastic flower pots and plant trays to the Arboretum for recycling.
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT...
10:30 am
Wacky for Wildlife Girl Scout Jr Workshop
@ TWRC Wildlife Center
11:00 am
Bay Day Festival 2018
@ Kemah Boardwalk
Bay Day Festival 2018
@ Kemah Boardwalk
Apr 21 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
 Come celebrate the Bay this Earth Month at Bay Day Festival! Bay Day is a one-day FREE celebration presented by Galveston Bay Foundation and numerous community partners. Festival highlights include bay-themed arts and crafts, wildlife presentations, touch tanks, a scavenger hunt, science and marine exhibits, and more. NEW THIS YEAR: We’re so excited that Bay Day is taking place in...
11:00 am
Willow Waterhole 2018 MusicFEST
@ Willow Waterhole Greenway
Willow Waterhole 2018 MusicFEST
@ Willow Waterhole Greenway
Apr 21 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
 The sixth edition of the Willow Waterhole 2018 MusicFEST is a two-day event featuring 20 hours of FREE diverse music, provided by 19 Pro Bands and 16 Student-School Bands. Also returning are the Artist Village with new vendors, and five food trucks with diverse cuisine. It’s all happening at the naturally beautiful 290-acre Willow Waterhole Greenway. Come join the fun on April 21...
12:00 pm
Texas Game Wardens’ Spring Outdoor Celebration
@ Mont Belvieu City Park
Texas Game Wardens’ Spring Outdoor Celebration
@ Mont Belvieu City Park
Apr 21 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  On April 21, 2018, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Game Wardens will host their third annual Spring Outdoor Celebration at Mont Belvieu City Park. Texas Game Wardens are excited to introduce outdoor recreational activities to the youth and other citizens. Participation in all activities is free. Activities include archery, fishing, kayaking, rock climbing, door prizes, and much more....
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 21 @ 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
Family Nature Club
@ Mercer Botanic Gardens
Family Nature Club
@ Mercer Botanic Gardens
Apr 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 Spring is a great time to look for wild animals, both up in the trees and down in the ground, even in the dirt! Come adventure with the Houston Zoo at Mercer Arboretum and connect with your family and Houston wildlife. One of Mercer Arboretum’s wonderful staff will also join us on the afternoon hike through the forest! This program will...
3:00 pm
KMP Earth Day Celebration
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
KMP Earth Day Celebration
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Apr 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
In part of Kickerillo-Mischer’s Earth Day Celebration and in preparation for the Houston City Nature Challenge, teens can learn how to use the iNaturalist app to join the challenge. For more information, contact the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299.
6:00 pm
ABNC’s Party for the Planet
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
ABNC’s Party for the Planet
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm
 Armand Bayou Nature Center stands out as one of the largest urban wilderness preserves in the United States, providing the community with exceptional educational, recreational, and health benefits of nearby nature. ABNC is planning for the future to ensure ecosystem preservation and to educate our community about preservation and the benefits of nature. Please join Earth Day 2018 to help...
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7:00 pm
Houston Zoo’s Party for the Planet
@ Houston Zoo
Houston Zoo’s Party for the Planet
@ Houston Zoo
Apr 21 @ 7:00 pm – Apr 22 @ 12:00 am
Join us for a special after-hours overnight celebrating Earth Day and learn how you can help protect the environment and save wildlife! We’ll see what the animals are up to at dusk on a guided hike around the Zoo and meet endangered animals up close. By participating in this program, your family will explore some of the conservation efforts the...
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