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All-day Drawdown EcoChallenge Drawdown EcoChallenge Apr 22 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 22 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... 2018 Great Texas Birding Classic 2018 Great Texas Birding Classic Apr 22 all-day Tickets 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 22 all-day Tickets If youâ€™re a serious or casual bird-watcher or nature photographerâ€¦..an experienced or new outdoor enthusiastâ€¦..or someone who wants some exercise, fresh air and sunshine and something different to doâ€¦..youâ€™ll want to join us at FeatherFest. Thereâ€™s no need to be shy â€“ the majority of our guests are not birding or nature photography experts! Thousands of birds take wing to... Earth Day Houston 2018 @ Discovery Green Earth Day Houston 2018 @ Discovery Green Apr 22 all-day Tickets	Drawdown EcoChallenge Drawdown EcoChallenge Apr 23 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... 2018 Great Texas Birding Classic 2018 Great Texas Birding Classic Apr 23 all-day Tickets 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...	Drawdown EcoChallenge Drawdown EcoChallenge Apr 24 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... 2018 Great Texas Birding Classic 2018 Great Texas Birding Classic Apr 24 all-day Tickets 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...	Drawdown EcoChallenge Drawdown EcoChallenge Apr 25 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... 2018 Great Texas Birding Classic 2018 Great Texas Birding Classic Apr 25 all-day Tickets 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...	2018 Great Texas Birding Classic 2018 Great Texas Birding Classic Apr 26 all-day Tickets 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...	2018 Great Texas Birding Classic 2018 Great Texas Birding Classic Apr 27 all-day Tickets 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... Houston City Nature Challenge at KMP @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Houston City Nature Challenge at KMP @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Apr 27 all-day Tickets Join in the ‘Houston City Nature Challenge’ through iNaturalist by posting photos and observations using the website or app. For more information, visit tpwd.texas.govÂ or contact the Kickerillo-Mischer PreserveÂ at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299.	2018 Great Texas Birding Classic 2018 Great Texas Birding Classic Apr 28 all-day Tickets 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... Houston City Nature Challenge at KMP @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Houston City Nature Challenge at KMP @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Apr 28 all-day Tickets Join in the ‘Houston City Nature Challenge’ through iNaturalist by posting photos and observations using the website or app. For more information, visit tpwd.texas.govÂ or contact the Kickerillo-Mischer PreserveÂ at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299.
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Workshops at... ◤ 12:00 am Houston Zoo’s Party for the Planet @ Houston Zoo Houston Zoo’s Party for the Planet @ Houston Zoo Apr 22 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Join us for a special after-hours overnight celebrating Earth Day and learn how you can help protect the environment and save wildlife! Weâ€™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... 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 22 @ 8:00 am Tickets 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 22 @ 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 Migration Celebration @ San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge Migration Celebration @ San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge Apr 22 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Migration Celebration is held annually in April in southern Brazoria County, Texas, sponsored by theÂ Friends of the Brazoria Wildlife RefugesÂ in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’sÂ 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... 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Apr 22 @ 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 Willow Waterhole 2018 MusicFEST @ Willow Waterhole Greenway Willow Waterhole 2018 MusicFEST @ Willow Waterhole Greenway Apr 22 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Tickets The sixth edition ofÂ 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.Â Also returning are the Artist Village with new vendors, and five food trucks with diverse cuisine.Â It’s all happening at the naturally beautifulÂ 290-acre Willow Waterhole Greenway. Come join the fun on April 21... 12:00 pm Cigna Sunday Streets @ Greater Third Ward Cigna Sunday Streets @ Greater Third Ward Apr 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets During Cigna Sunday Streets, a majorÂ thoroughfare is closed to motorized traffic. Without cars on the road, youâ€™ll be able to enjoy walking, running, dancing or cycling with friends and family. Cigna Sunday Streets promotes being physically active, meeting your neighbors, and exploring your community. Please help spread the word and visit houstonspecialevents.orgÂ for more information. 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 22 @ 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. 5:30 pm Chefs in the Field @ Hope Farms Chefs in the Field @ Hope Farms Apr 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Please join Recipe for Success for our inaugural Chefs in the Field Supper at Hope Farms. They will begin with a wine reception in Chefs Kitchen Garden and then gather around a communal table set among the fields, where chefs Jean-Philippe Gaston, Greg Martin, and Ryan Pera will present a three-course meal crafted from their harvest and local makers. For...	9:00 am Celebrating Earth Week at the Garden @ University of Houston Celebrating Earth Week at the Garden @ University of Houston Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets UHÂ Campus Community Garden – 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteer at the Campus Community Garden and learn the basic skills needed to grow produce. We will be weeding, watering and harvesting the organic vegetables grown over the winter. Water, tools and bug repellent will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring a reusable bottle, long pants, close-toed shoes and a hat. 9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 23 @ 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... 1:00 pm Home School Program @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Home School Program @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Apr 23 @ 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...	9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 24 @ 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 TWA’s Youth Videoconferences @ Online TWA’s Youth Videoconferences @ Online Apr 24 @ 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... 9:30 am Bringing Back Main Street Roundtables and Workshops @ City of Liberty Council Chambers Bringing Back Main Street Roundtables and Workshops @ City of Liberty Council Chambers Apr 24 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Bringing Back Main Street initiative offers local communities a place to share best practices and engage in a regional dialogue about revitalizing and supporting vibrant downtown spaces. Each quarter, community leaders gather for a roundtable on topics ranging from small business support to sidewalk infrastructure. These ongoing roundtables add to the knowledge shared during a 2015 workshop series. Revitalization... 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Apr 24 @ 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 24 @ 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 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Galveston County @ Helen Hall Public Library 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Galveston County @ Helen Hall Public Library Apr 24 @ 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,...	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 25 @ 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 GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 25 @ 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 25 @ 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 25 @ 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 25 @ 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,... 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 25 @ 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...	9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary Apr 26 @ 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 Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity Apr 26 @ 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 26 @ 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... 2:00 pm Interactive Planning Tools Seminar Series @ H-GAC Training Room, Second Floor Interactive Planning Tools Seminar Series @ H-GAC Training Room, Second Floor Apr 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets H-GAC is hosting a series of seminars and hands-on workshops to learn to use H-GAC’s interactive web applications for community and transportation planning. Participants will have access to computers to participate in an interactive session to master the use of these online applications. A webinar option is also available; however,Â hands-on activities will be presented to in-person attendees only. Seminar 1:Â Demographic... 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Apr 26 @ 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... 5:30 pm Urban Wild Happy Hour (Members only) @ Eight Row Flint Urban Wild Happy Hour (Members only) @ Eight Row Flint Apr 26 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Calling all Urban Wild members! Join MemorialÂ Park Conservancy for a Happy Hour in celebration of Earth Day onÂ April 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.! Enjoy a drink atÂ Eight Row Flint, meet up with like-minded young professionals, and learn what Memorial Park Conservancy is all about. Guests are welcome. For more information, visit memorialparkconservancy.orgÂ or call (713) 863-8403. 6:00 pm 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Harris County @ H-GAC 2nd Floor, Room B 2045 RTP Public Meeting – Harris County @ H-GAC 2nd Floor, Room B Apr 26 @ 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,... 6:00 pm Waller County Transportation Plan @ Waller County Community Center Waller County Transportation Plan @ Waller County Community Center Apr 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The Houston-Galveston Area Council (Hâ€“GAC), has partnered with Waller County, to create a transportation plan for the county. The Waller County Transportation Plan will examine current and future transportation, land use, and socio-economic conditions, both within and surrounding Waller County. The focus of the plan will be to determine Waller Countyâ€™s future transportation infrastructure needs while preserving the countyâ€™s environmentally... 7:00 pm Brew at the Zoo @ Houston Zoo Brew at the Zoo @ Houston Zoo Apr 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Drink beer. Save animals! Join us this spring for the first-ever Brew at the Zoo and help save animals in the wild. This beer sampling event is for adults 21+ only. Tickets are limited, so buy yours early! Tickets Include Admission to Brew at the Zoo Brew at the Zoo souvenir beer sampling mug Beer Passport (Enjoy six, 4oz beer...	8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 27 @ 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 27 @ 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... 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Apr 27 @ 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 27 @ 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. 11:00 am Student Performances in the Park – Cypress Lakes High School Orchestra @ Lake Plaza Student Performances in the Park – Cypress Lakes High School Orchestra @ Lake Plaza Apr 27 @ 11:00 am Tickets Cypress Lakes High School Orchestra All performances of the 8th annual Student Performace Series are free and take place on Lake Plaza between Kinder Station and the Houston Zoo. If you have a music, dance or other student performing arts group that would like to entertain in Hermann Park,Â click here. 2:00 pm HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs Apr 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets This free, monthly workshop addresses the basics on how to install and operate a solar system.Â It covers topics such as solar array types, costs of equipment and labor, permitting, energy savings, and reliability. The instructor, Bill Swann, is an expert in solar energy and has built many of his own solar systems. This workshop is ideal for all people;... 6:30 pm Evening in the Park (Save the Date) @ Molly Ann Smith Plaza and Jones Reflection Pool Evening in the Park (Save the Date) @ Molly Ann Smith Plaza and Jones Reflection Pool Apr 27 @ 6:30 pm Tickets The Conservancy’s annual gala,Â Evening in the Park,Â will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. This annual spring event raises funds that help the Conservancy continue to improve and maintain Hermann Park through daily volunteer and stewardship programs. The event begins with cocktails along the Jones Reflection Pool followed by dinner beside McGovern Lake in an elegant outdoor... 7:00 pm Moths Under Moonlight: A City Nature Challenge Adventure @ Indiangrass Preserve Moths Under Moonlight: A City Nature Challenge Adventure @ Indiangrass Preserve Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets The night prairie is full of surprises and amazing wildlife. Join biologists from the Katy Prairie Conservancy and Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for a special night searching for moths and other night insects. You might even see an owl or coyote to boot! This adventure is part of the City Nature Challenge being held from April 27-30, 2018. The...	7:30 am Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey Apr 28 @ 7:30 am Tickets Bird Survey, Saturday, FebruaryÂ 27, 7:30 a.m. with Damien Carey 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536Â See (MAP for more details) Please bring a signed liability release:Â adult or Â adult+children Please do not park directly in front of our neighborsâ€™ houses â€“ park across the street. As always on the prairie, wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. For seed collecting, bring... 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Apr 28 @ 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 Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Apr 28 @ 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 Ancient Art of Fermentation @ Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Eastside Ancient Art of Fermentation @ Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Eastside Apr 28 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am Tickets Come learn the ancient art of wild fermentation at the market! Itâ€™s a simple way to preserve food, harvest local probiotics, spread food cultures, and get creative with your food. In this short introductory class, Andrew Cobb and you will cover the basics of the fermentation, taste homemade ferments, and get your hands dirty starting sauerkraut, fruit kimchi, and garlic... 8:45 am 35th Herb Day Symposium: Herbs, Hives and Honey @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Fondren Hall Education Building 35th Herb Day Symposium: Herbs, Hives and Honey @ St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Fondren Hall Education Building Apr 28 @ 8:45 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Attendance at Herb Day is byÂ pre-paid registration only. Space will be reserved on a first-received basis until all chairs are filled. Payment must be received on or before Sunday, April 22, 2018.Â $15 cancellation fee after April 20, 2018.Â No refunds after April 22, 2018. For more information and to register, visitÂ www.herbsociety-stu.org/herb-day. 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Apr 28 @ 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 Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Workday: Fourth Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m.Â toÂ noon or later 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 HNPAT@TexasPrairie for appointment on either workdays or any other days. 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536 Â (Check out the map for... 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Apr 28 @ 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 Exploration Green Grand Opening: Spring into the Green! (Save the Date) @ Phase 1 Site Exploration Green Grand Opening: Spring into the Green! (Save the Date) @ Phase 1 Site Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Exploration Green’s Phase 1, the first section to have detention lake excavated; trees, scrubs, and grasses planted and hike and bike trails completed, is just about to be officially opened. Save the date for Exploration Green’s Grand Opening “Spring into the Green,” which will be held on Apr. 28, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you are intereested... 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Apr 28 @ 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 28 @ 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 Invasives Beware/ Citizen Scientists Training @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Invasives Beware/ Citizen Scientists Training @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Apr 28 @ 9:00 am Tickets Join a staff naturalist to learn how to identify invasive species, the importance of monitoring and how to properly remove and control their spread. Ages 12+. Reservations required beginning April 18, 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... 9:00 am Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Apr 28 @ 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 Tomball Farmers Market Tomball Farmers Market Apr 28 @ 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... 10:00 am AIA’s Buffalo Bayou Walking Tour @ Architecture Center Houston AIA’s Buffalo Bayou Walking Tour @ Architecture Center Houston Apr 28 @ 10:00 am Tickets Explore the city from a vantage point most people don’t see: the waterway that gave Houston life and has been its backbone for 175 years. Architecture Center Houston (ArCH), with the cooperation of Buffalo Bayou Partnership, invite you to a stroll along Buffalo Bayou Parkway for an overview of downtown Houston’s history and architecture from its beginnings in 1836 to... 10:00 am Center Volunteer Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Center Volunteer Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets 10:00 am Family Fish Camp @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Family Fish Camp @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Apr 28 @ 10:00 am Tickets Family event,Â for ages 6+. Equipment provided or bring your own. Introduction to basics of fishing. Reservations are required at hcp4.net. For more information, contact the Kickerillo-Mischer PreserveÂ at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299. 10:00 am Pearland Earth Day Celebration 2018 @ Southdown Park Pearland Earth Day Celebration 2018 @ Southdown Park Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets The Earth Day Celebration is an outreach program designed to educate the community about their environmental responsibility. The annual event provides individuals with the opportunity to participate in fun family-friendly educational activities teaching them about recycling, conservation, and respect for the environment. This yearâ€™s celebration will include performances by â€œVocal Trashâ€, educational booths, games, inflates, Crocodile Encounter, food vendors and... 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Apr 28 @ 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... 10:00 am Student Performances in the Park – River Oaks Elementary School Choir @ Lake Plaza Student Performances in the Park – River Oaks Elementary School Choir @ Lake Plaza Apr 28 @ 10:00 am Tickets River Oaks Elementary School Choir All performances of the 8th annual Student Performace Series are free and take place on Lake Plaza between Kinder Station and the Houston Zoo. If you have a music, dance or other student performing arts group that would like to entertain in Hermann Park,Â click here. 12:00 pm Animal Care Program Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Animal Care Program Orientation @ TWRC Wildlife Center Apr 28 @ 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 28 @ 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.

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