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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Dec 30 all-day
 Pledge to turn off your sprinkler system for the winter. Turfgrass, particularly St. Augustine, naturally goes dormant during winter months and uses all available energy to grow and strengthen the root system. Allowing grass to brown during the cool months results in healthier lawns with less disease in the spring. Once you pledge, your village earns a point in the...
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
@ Various locations
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
@ Various locations
Dec 30 all-day
 The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is Dec. 14, 2018, through Jan. 5, 2019, each year. Organized by the National Audubon Society, this global, all-volunteer effort collects data on local bird populations. Individual counts are open to birders of all levels, and there is no fee to participate. Several events are scheduled across the region. For details and dates for each...
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Dec 30 all-day
 Make sure that your Christmas Tree is ready to be recycled. You bought a live Christmas tree this year and want to dispose of it. The environmentally responsible thing is to keep the tree out of the landfill, but in order to recycle your tree, you must avoid flocking and tinsel of any type. After Christmas, remove your tree from...
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Dec 30 all-day
 We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 9:00am -1:00pm {October – May} Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (weekly) 10:00am -2:00pm East End Farmers Market (weekly)
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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Dec 31 all-day
Pledge to turn off your sprinkler system for the winter. Turfgrass, particularly St. Augustine, naturally goes dormant during winter months and uses all available energy to grow and strengthen the root system. Allowing grass to brown during the cool months results in healthier lawns with less disease in the spring. Once you pledge, your village earns a point in the...
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
@ Various locations
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
@ Various locations
Dec 31 all-day
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is Dec. 14, 2018, through Jan. 5, 2019, each year. Organized by the National Audubon Society, this global, all-volunteer effort collects data on local bird populations. Individual counts are open to birders of all levels, and there is no fee to participate. Several events are scheduled across the region. For details and dates for each...
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Dec 31 all-day
Make sure that your Christmas Tree is ready to be recycled. You bought a live Christmas tree this year and want to dispose of it. The environmentally responsible thing is to keep the tree out of the landfill, but in order to recycle your tree, you must avoid flocking and tinsel of any type. After Christmas, remove your tree from...
Deadline: Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship
Deadline: Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship
Dec 31 all-day
The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative awards three scholarships to the authors of the three best Apprentice Ecologist essays. Applicants should embody the spirit of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative by demonstrating personal leadership and environmental stewardship in their project. Middle school, high school, or undergraduate college/university students (ages 13-21) are eligible to apply. The deadline for this scholarship is Dec. 31, 2018.
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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Jan 1 all-day
Pledge to turn off your sprinkler system for the winter. Turfgrass, particularly St. Augustine, naturally goes dormant during winter months and uses all available energy to grow and strengthen the root system. Allowing grass to brown during the cool months results in healthier lawns with less disease in the spring. Once you pledge, your village earns a point in the...
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
@ Various locations
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
@ Various locations
Jan 1 all-day
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is Dec. 14, 2018, through Jan. 5, 2019, each year. Organized by the National Audubon Society, this global, all-volunteer effort collects data on local bird populations. Individual counts are open to birders of all levels, and there is no fee to participate. Several events are scheduled across the region. For details and dates for each...
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Jan 1 all-day
Make sure that your Christmas Tree is ready to be recycled. You bought a live Christmas tree this year and want to dispose of it. The environmentally responsible thing is to keep the tree out of the landfill, but in order to recycle your tree, you must avoid flocking and tinsel of any type. After Christmas, remove your tree from...
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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Jan 2 all-day
Pledge to turn off your sprinkler system for the winter. Turfgrass, particularly St. Augustine, naturally goes dormant during winter months and uses all available energy to grow and strengthen the root system. Allowing grass to brown during the cool months results in healthier lawns with less disease in the spring. Once you pledge, your village earns a point in the...
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
@ Various locations
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
@ Various locations
Jan 2 all-day
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is Dec. 14, 2018, through Jan. 5, 2019, each year. Organized by the National Audubon Society, this global, all-volunteer effort collects data on local bird populations. Individual counts are open to birders of all levels, and there is no fee to participate. Several events are scheduled across the region. For details and dates for each...
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Jan 2 all-day
Make sure that your Christmas Tree is ready to be recycled. You bought a live Christmas tree this year and want to dispose of it. The environmentally responsible thing is to keep the tree out of the landfill, but in order to recycle your tree, you must avoid flocking and tinsel of any type. After Christmas, remove your tree from...
Eco-Art Winter Camp
@ Artist Boat Office
Eco-Art Winter Camp
@ Artist Boat Office
Jan 2 all-day
 Artist Boat is a regional leader in eco-art to inspire people to conserve our Gulf Coast. Art meets science in Artist Boat’s Eco-Art Camp sessions. Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art. Each camper will create high quality art projects which illustrate all that they have learned throughout the camp. Shark Mania – Jan...
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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Jan 3 all-day
Pledge to turn off your sprinkler system for the winter. Turfgrass, particularly St. Augustine, naturally goes dormant during winter months and uses all available energy to grow and strengthen the root system. Allowing grass to brown during the cool months results in healthier lawns with less disease in the spring. Once you pledge, your village earns a point in the...
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
@ Various locations
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
@ Various locations
Jan 3 all-day
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is Dec. 14, 2018, through Jan. 5, 2019, each year. Organized by the National Audubon Society, this global, all-volunteer effort collects data on local bird populations. Individual counts are open to birders of all levels, and there is no fee to participate. Several events are scheduled across the region. For details and dates for each...
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Jan 3 all-day
Make sure that your Christmas Tree is ready to be recycled. You bought a live Christmas tree this year and want to dispose of it. The environmentally responsible thing is to keep the tree out of the landfill, but in order to recycle your tree, you must avoid flocking and tinsel of any type. After Christmas, remove your tree from...
Eco-Art Winter Camp
@ Artist Boat Office
Eco-Art Winter Camp
@ Artist Boat Office
Jan 3 all-day
Artist Boat is a regional leader in eco-art to inspire people to conserve our Gulf Coast. Art meets science in Artist Boat’s Eco-Art Camp sessions. Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art. Each camper will create high quality art projects which illustrate all that they have learned throughout the camp. Shark Mania – Jan...
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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Jan 4 all-day
Pledge to turn off your sprinkler system for the winter. Turfgrass, particularly St. Augustine, naturally goes dormant during winter months and uses all available energy to grow and strengthen the root system. Allowing grass to brown during the cool months results in healthier lawns with less disease in the spring. Once you pledge, your village earns a point in the...
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
@ Various locations
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
@ Various locations
Jan 4 all-day
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is Dec. 14, 2018, through Jan. 5, 2019, each year. Organized by the National Audubon Society, this global, all-volunteer effort collects data on local bird populations. Individual counts are open to birders of all levels, and there is no fee to participate. Several events are scheduled across the region. For details and dates for each...
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Jan 4 all-day
Make sure that your Christmas Tree is ready to be recycled. You bought a live Christmas tree this year and want to dispose of it. The environmentally responsible thing is to keep the tree out of the landfill, but in order to recycle your tree, you must avoid flocking and tinsel of any type. After Christmas, remove your tree from...
Eco-Art Winter Camp
@ Artist Boat Office
Eco-Art Winter Camp
@ Artist Boat Office
Jan 4 all-day
Artist Boat is a regional leader in eco-art to inspire people to conserve our Gulf Coast. Art meets science in Artist Boat’s Eco-Art Camp sessions. Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art. Each camper will create high quality art projects which illustrate all that they have learned throughout the camp. Shark Mania – Jan...
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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Jan 5 all-day
Pledge to turn off your sprinkler system for the winter. Turfgrass, particularly St. Augustine, naturally goes dormant during winter months and uses all available energy to grow and strengthen the root system. Allowing grass to brown during the cool months results in healthier lawns with less disease in the spring. Once you pledge, your village earns a point in the...
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
@ Various locations
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
@ Various locations
Jan 5 all-day
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is Dec. 14, 2018, through Jan. 5, 2019, each year. Organized by the National Audubon Society, this global, all-volunteer effort collects data on local bird populations. Individual counts are open to birders of all levels, and there is no fee to participate. Several events are scheduled across the region. For details and dates for each...
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Christmas Tree Recycling
@ Stella Roberts Recycling Center
Jan 5 all-day
Make sure that your Christmas Tree is ready to be recycled. You bought a live Christmas tree this year and want to dispose of it. The environmentally responsible thing is to keep the tree out of the landfill, but in order to recycle your tree, you must avoid flocking and tinsel of any type. After Christmas, remove your tree from...
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6:00 am
Christmas Bird Count (2 shifts)
@ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Christmas Bird Count (2 shifts)
@ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Dec 30 @ 6:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Birders of all skill levels are welcome. The Arboretum will run the count in two “shifts.†You are welcome to come just for one shift, or you can do both. The first shift will be from 6 – 9 a.m. Meet at the back door of the Nature Center building at 6 am. You’ll sign in, grab a coffee, and...
8:00 am
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Dec 30 @ 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...
10:00 am
East End Farmers Market
@ Navigation Esplanade
East End Farmers Market
@ Navigation Esplanade
Dec 30 @ 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
Dec 30 @ 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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9:00 am
Habitat Work Days
@ NOA I Bldg, UHCL
Habitat Work Days
@ NOA I Bldg, UHCL
Jan 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
 There are many opportunities for you to get involved with EIH’s WaterSmart Habitat. Whether you’re looking for community service hours, or just a change of pace. Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days. Volunteering at EIH is a...
3:30 pm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ Plant It Forward Warehouse
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ Plant It Forward Warehouse
Jan 1 @ 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
Jan 1 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
 The Rice Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, rain or shine, from 3:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Entrance 13B off of 5600 Greenbriar Dr. Parking is free. The Rice University Farmers Market supports activities, goods and services that promote community education about the benefits of eating fresh, locally produced food. No cash? Not a problem. The market has tokens that...
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8:00 am
Wetlands Winter Camp (1st-3rd grade)
@ Baytown Nature Center
Wetlands Winter Camp (1st-3rd grade)
@ Baytown Nature Center
Jan 2 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
 From Jan. 2- 4, 2018, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day, dance along to the beat as Baytown Nature Center takes a journey to the Antarctic. Discover how animals adapt to living in the cold and how we all impact their habitat from right here in Texas. Conclude camp enjoying snow just like the penguins. Registration opens on Dec. 3, 2018....
9:00 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
Jan 2 @ 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
Holiday Break Camp – “Winter in the Woods”
@ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_
Holiday Break Camp – “Winter in the Woods”
@ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_
Jan 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Let the winter adventures begin! Discover how woodland creatures adapt to cooler weather. Seek out animal tracks and clues along the trails and creek banks. Learn winter survival skills. Make cozy dens for education animals. Create nature crafts and science projects to take home, including snow slime. Ages: 5-10 years old Fee: $100 per child ($90 for 2nd child in...
9:00 am
Winter Camp with Houston Arboretum
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Winter Camp with Houston Arboretum
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 2 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
 2019 Winter Camp — Goosebumps & Mysteries Come unravel nature’s mysteries as Houston Arboretum explores creatures of the night, creepy crawlies and the folklore that surrounds them. Learn about bats, owls and other mysterious creatures of the animal world. Live animal encounters, outdoor games, nature hikes, and lots of hands-on fun science activities are always a part of the Arboretum...
9:30 am
Children’s Nature Classes
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
10:00 am
Winter Gator Tales with BNC
@ Baytown Nature Center
Winter Gator Tales with BNC
@ Baytown Nature Center
Jan 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Winter Gator Tales is a pre-school program for ages 3-5. The program is held every Wednesday, starting on Dec. 5, 2018, until Feb. 20, 2019. December 5 – What is a Habitat December 12 – Preparing for Winter December 19 – Ice Melts December 26 – Nature Holiday Traditions January 2 – “Rockâ€in’ New Year! January 9 – Fur and Hair...
11:00 am
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
Jan 2 @ 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,...
4:00 pm
E.P.I.C Program
@ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
E.P.I.C Program
@ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
Jan 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your community Make new friends Gain volunteer hours Have fun Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands...
4:00 pm
Nature Story Time
@ Nature Discovery Center
Nature Story Time
@ Nature Discovery Center
Jan 2 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
 What: Stories, puppets, specimens, songs and more for preschoolers and their caregivers. When: Every Wednesday at 4pm This is a free, drop-in program. As a courtesy, please call the Center to let them know if you are coming with a group of 6 or more so that they can be sure to have enough materials on hand for everyone.
7:00 pm
CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering
@ The Black Labrador Pub
CoHousing Houston’s Monthly CoHousing Gathering
@ The Black Labrador Pub
Jan 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Please join us to learn more about what is “cohousing” and what’s happening with cohousing in Houston. Come early and stay late if you want to chat more with the core members. Many of us arrive by 6:30 PM. Everyone is welcome! parking If the parking lot in the front is full, there is free parking in the garage behind the...
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8:00 am
K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community
K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community
Jan 3 @ 8:00 am – Jan 4 @ 12:00 am
Thank you for your interest in the “All aboard! There’s a place for you in the maritime community!â€Â Art Contest sponsored by the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Inter-American Committee on Ports of the Organization of the American States (CIP-OAS). We welcome submissions from students enrolled in grades K-12 living in the...
8:00 am
Wetlands Winter Camp (1st-3rd grade)
@ Baytown Nature Center
Wetlands Winter Camp (1st-3rd grade)
@ Baytown Nature Center
Jan 3 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
From Jan. 2- 4, 2018, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day, dance along to the beat as Baytown Nature Center takes a journey to the Antarctic. Discover how animals adapt to living in the cold and how we all impact their habitat from right here in Texas. Conclude camp enjoying snow just like the penguins. Registration opens on Dec. 3, 2018....
9:00 am
Holiday Break Camp – “Winter in the Woods”
@ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_
Holiday Break Camp – “Winter in the Woods”
@ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_
Jan 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Let the winter adventures begin! Discover how woodland creatures adapt to cooler weather. Seek out animal tracks and clues along the trails and creek banks. Learn winter survival skills. Make cozy dens for education animals. Create nature crafts and science projects to take home, including snow slime. Ages: 5-10 years old Fee: $100 per child ($90 for 2nd child in...
9:00 am
KPC Greenhouse Volunteers
@ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse
KPC Greenhouse Volunteers
@ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse
Jan 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The Memorial Park Conservancy has generously offered Katy Prairie Conservancy use of their greenhouse while the Native Seed Nursery at KPC’s field office in Waller is being renovated. Volunteers will help grow plants that will be used for various Katy Prairie Conservancy spring projects and for the Great Grow Out. The Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse is located in Memorial Park...
9:00 am
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
Jan 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson.  The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show  how wetlands can be designed into flood...
9:00 am
Winter Camp with Houston Arboretum
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Winter Camp with Houston Arboretum
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
2019 Winter Camp — Goosebumps & Mysteries Come unravel nature’s mysteries as Houston Arboretum explores creatures of the night, creepy crawlies and the folklore that surrounds them. Learn about bats, owls and other mysterious creatures of the animal world. Live animal encounters, outdoor games, nature hikes, and lots of hands-on fun science activities are always a part of the Arboretum...
2:00 pm
Exploration Station: Skins and Skulls
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Exploration Station: Skins and Skulls
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Jan 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 Explore animal skins, skulls, tracks, and other signs that we are not alone in the woods. Meet in the outdoor classroom.
2:00 pm
Kingwood Farmers Market
@ Kingwood Town Center Park
Kingwood Farmers Market
@ Kingwood Town Center Park
Jan 3 @ 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...
3:00 pm
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
@ The Bryan Museum
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
@ The Bryan Museum
Jan 3 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The best way to gain up-to-date information about Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market is to sign up for their weekly newsletter. You’ll learn about upcoming events and community partnerships at GOFM, receive the most accurate list of expected vendors for each week, collect recipes based on vendor products and gain insider access to your local farmers’ market. If you’re interested in...
6:00 pm
Mid-Main Market
Mid-Main Market
Jan 3 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 Music, prepared food, produce and more, all benefiting local non-profits. Join Urban Harvest on the first Thursday of every month on 3606 Main St. For more information, contact Urban Harvest at info@urbanharvest.org or 713.880.5540. Urban Harvest envisions a healthier city where everyone has access to locally-grown nutritious food harvest from sustainable community gardens and farms. They are improving the lives, soils, and...
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12:00 am
K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community
K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community
Jan 4 @ 12:00 am – Jan 5 @ 12:00 am
Thank you for your interest in the “All aboard! There’s a place for you in the maritime community!â€Â Art Contest sponsored by the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Inter-American Committee on Ports of the Organization of the American States (CIP-OAS). We welcome submissions from students enrolled in grades K-12 living in the...
8:00 am
Wetlands Winter Camp (1st-3rd grade)
@ Baytown Nature Center
Wetlands Winter Camp (1st-3rd grade)
@ Baytown Nature Center
Jan 4 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
From Jan. 2- 4, 2018, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day, dance along to the beat as Baytown Nature Center takes a journey to the Antarctic. Discover how animals adapt to living in the cold and how we all impact their habitat from right here in Texas. Conclude camp enjoying snow just like the penguins. Registration opens on Dec. 3, 2018....
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jan 4 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday.
9:00 am
Holiday Break Camp – “Winter in the Woods”
@ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_
Holiday Break Camp – “Winter in the Woods”
@ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_
Jan 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Let the winter adventures begin! Discover how woodland creatures adapt to cooler weather. Seek out animal tracks and clues along the trails and creek banks. Learn winter survival skills. Make cozy dens for education animals. Create nature crafts and science projects to take home, including snow slime. Ages: 5-10 years old Fee: $100 per child ($90 for 2nd child in...
9:00 am
Winter Camp with Houston Arboretum
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Winter Camp with Houston Arboretum
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
2019 Winter Camp — Goosebumps & Mysteries Come unravel nature’s mysteries as Houston Arboretum explores creatures of the night, creepy crawlies and the folklore that surrounds them. Learn about bats, owls and other mysterious creatures of the animal world. Live animal encounters, outdoor games, nature hikes, and lots of hands-on fun science activities are always a part of the Arboretum...
9:30 am
Children’s Nature Classes
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
10:00 am
Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour
@ Indiangrass Preserve
Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour
@ Indiangrass Preserve
Jan 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
 All ages are welcome at the Indiangrass Preserve for a free walking tour on the Ann Hamilton Trail. Come learn about the history and value of the coastal prairie and KPC’s role in preserving these vanishing lands. Please bring water and meet the tour guide at the Field Office.
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
Jan 4 @ 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.
10:00 am
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Jan 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
 Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world. This program will run from September...
1:00 pm
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies
@ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Jan 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world. This program will run from September...
2:00 pm
Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour
@ Katy Prairie Conservancy Field Office
Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour
@ Katy Prairie Conservancy Field Office
Jan 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
All ages are welcome at the Indiangrass Preserve for a free walking tour on the Ann Hamilton Trail. Come learn about the history and value of the coastal prairie and KPC’s role in preserving these vanishing lands. Please bring water and meet the tour guide at the Field Office.
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12:00 am
K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community
K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community
Jan 5 @ 12:00 am – Jan 6 @ 12:00 am
Thank you for your interest in the “All aboard! There’s a place for you in the maritime community!â€Â Art Contest sponsored by the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Inter-American Committee on Ports of the Organization of the American States (CIP-OAS). We welcome submissions from students enrolled in grades K-12 living in the...
8:00 am
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Jan 5 @ 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
Peach Street Farmers Market
@ Peach Street
Peach Street Farmers Market
@ Peach Street
Jan 5 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Their mission is to create an environment where people connect with area farmers, businesses, and neighbors through education, commerce, and entertainment fostering community, economic development, entrepreneurship, health and wellness in order to build a healthier Brazoria County.
8:00 am
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
@ St. John's parking lot
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
@ St. John's parking lot
Jan 5 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market bring the bounty of the garden to Houstonians every Saturday year round, rain or shine, 8-12pm. Growers offer locally produced vegetables, fruits, farm products, dairy products, prepared foods, cut flowers and plants. The Urban Harvest’s colorful market supports a number of family farms and boosts the income of small growers from the area. School...
8:00 am
Woodlands Farmers Market
@ Grogan's Mill Center
Woodlands Farmers Market
@ Grogan's Mill Center
Jan 5 @ 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
Heights Epicurean Farmers Market
@ Grace United Methodist Campus
Heights Epicurean Farmers Market
@ Grace United Methodist Campus
Jan 5 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
 Farmer’s Markets are the alternative to the corporate store-house. Heights Epicurean’s farmers are dedicated to chemical-free, sustainable farming methods including humane aminal treatment, using Texas products in Texas. On the first Saturday of each month, everyone in the Heights Epicurean Farmers Market community reconvenes, pops up their tents, and joins the Greater Heights Community for some fun in the sunshine! Grace...
9:00 am
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Jan 5 @ 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
Energy Corridor Farmers Market
Energy Corridor Farmers Market
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it is It is to provide residents and visitors of both the District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a community gathering place, promote relationships with food producers and artisans, encourage local food production in and surrounding the...
9:00 am
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market
@ Grisby Square
Jan 5 @ 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
Jan 5 @ 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
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 The goal of the Memorial Villages Farmers Market is to build a quality relationship between farmers, artisans and the community at large. Hosted by First Congregational Church in cooperation with the City of Hunters Creek Village, MVFM has quickly done just that, establishing itself as one of Houston’s premier farmers markets. Market Highlights High quality vendors Live music Playground and...
9:00 am
Naturalist Explorers (ages 5-8): Defenders of Planet Earth
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Naturalist Explorers (ages 5-8): Defenders of Planet Earth
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Naturalist Explorers introduces children ages 5 to 8 to environmental and natural history topics in a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere. Classes include a short introduction inside followed by handsâ€on, engaging activities outside. Parents are welcome to participate with their child, or drop them off. This spring, come and learn how to be a Planet Defender! Discover how to make wise...
9:00 am
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Olivewood Cemetery
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Olivewood Cemetery
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up Olivewood is located next to White Oak Bayou, and is therefore surrounded by lush flora. It only takes about a week in the summer for the cemetery to be overrun with vegetation. Beyond routine mowing and weeding, the Descendants of Olivewood have begun projects to beautify individual plots, restoring the old landscaping that has changed with time....
9:00 am
Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5): Animals of the Night
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5): Animals of the Night
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 10:15 am
 As the sun sets a whole new world comes to life. Explore the nighttime world as parents and children learn all about nocturnal animals. Journey down armadillo tunnels, learn how to echo-locate, and meet two of the most amazing Houston mammals as the group ventures into the night and see who’s awake out there. Tadpole Troopers is a nature class and outdoor...
9:00 am
Tomball Farmers Market
Tomball Farmers Market
Jan 5 @ 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...
9:30 am
Beginner Birdwatching
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Beginner Birdwatching
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jan 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Are you interested in birds but don’t know which end of the binoculars to look in? This is the class for you. Participants will learn about basic bird anatomy, where to find birds, what a field guide is, and how to use binoculars. Then the group will go on a bird walk to practice the new skills. Binoculars will be...
10:00 am
Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour
@ Indiangrass Preserve
Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour
@ Indiangrass Preserve
Jan 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
All ages are welcome at the Indiangrass Preserve for a free walking tour on the Ann Hamilton Trail. Come learn about the history and value of the coastal prairie and KPC’s role in preserving these vanishing lands. Please bring water and meet the tour guide at the Field Office.
10:00 am
Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles
@ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles
@ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
Jan 5 @ 10:00 am
 1ST SATURDAY BOLIVAR FLATS BEACH RAMBLES Come explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary and see what the forces of nature have left for us on the beach and in the wrack lines with Sanctuaries Manager Pete Deichmann. You’ll walk along the beach and out onto the flats discovering the diversity of life along the gulf coast. It’s a perfect opportunity for...
10:00 am
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
Jan 5 @ 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
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap
@ Mandell Park
Mandell Park’s Toy Swap
@ Mandell Park
Jan 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.
10:00 am
Nature Center Without Walls
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Nature Center Without Walls
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Jan 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stop by the Nature Center Without Walls to learn about nature topics, plus current events and activities at the Preserve. For more information visit Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve.
10:00 am
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ University of St. Thomas - Farm
Jan 5 @ 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...
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jan 5 @ 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
Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour
@ Katy Prairie Conservancy Field Office
Ann Hamilton Trail Walking Tour
@ Katy Prairie Conservancy Field Office
Jan 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
All ages are welcome at the Indiangrass Preserve for a free walking tour on the Ann Hamilton Trail. Come learn about the history and value of the coastal prairie and KPC’s role in preserving these vanishing lands. Please bring water and meet the tour guide at the Field Office.
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