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All-day Water-Wise Village Challenge Water-Wise Village Challenge Mar 17 all-day Tickets 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... Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Mar 17 all-day Tickets Birding is the birder’s equivalent to a walkathon, but better (because you get to look at birds all day). Teams of 2 or more (typically 4-5) compete to count as many bird species as possible in a consecutive 24-hour period. Birdathon is primarily a fundraiser, so teams also compete to raise the most money for the best cause: bird conservation.... Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End Mar 17 all-day Tickets 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)	Water-Wise Village Challenge Water-Wise Village Challenge Mar 18 all-day Tickets 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... Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Mar 18 all-day Tickets Birding is the birder’s equivalent to a walkathon, but better (because you get to look at birds all day). Teams of 2 or more (typically 4-5) compete to count as many bird species as possible in a consecutive 24-hour period. Birdathon is primarily a fundraiser, so teams also compete to raise the most money for the best cause: bird conservation.... Surface Water Quality Monitoring Training @ University of Houston-Clear Lake Surface Water Quality Monitoring Training @ University of Houston-Clear Lake Mar 18 all-day Tickets The Environmental Institute of Houston offers a two-part course following the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) Surface Water Quality Monitoring (SWQM) guidelines. The partial course (March 18) will cover fundamental techniques for TCEQâ€™s water quality and hydrological monitoring. The full course (March 18-21) will cover additional techniques and protocols for biological and physical habitat monitoring, emphasizing wadeable stream sampling...	Water-Wise Village Challenge Water-Wise Village Challenge Mar 19 all-day Tickets 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... Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Mar 19 all-day Tickets Birding is the birder’s equivalent to a walkathon, but better (because you get to look at birds all day). Teams of 2 or more (typically 4-5) compete to count as many bird species as possible in a consecutive 24-hour period. Birdathon is primarily a fundraiser, so teams also compete to raise the most money for the best cause: bird conservation.... Surface Water Quality Monitoring Training @ University of Houston-Clear Lake Surface Water Quality Monitoring Training @ University of Houston-Clear Lake Mar 19 all-day Tickets The Environmental Institute of Houston offers a two-part course following the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) Surface Water Quality Monitoring (SWQM) guidelines. The partial course (March 18) will cover fundamental techniques for TCEQâ€™s water quality and hydrological monitoring. The full course (March 18-21) will cover additional techniques and protocols for biological and physical habitat monitoring, emphasizing wadeable stream sampling...	Water-Wise Village Challenge Water-Wise Village Challenge Mar 20 all-day Tickets 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... Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Mar 20 all-day Tickets Birding is the birder’s equivalent to a walkathon, but better (because you get to look at birds all day). Teams of 2 or more (typically 4-5) compete to count as many bird species as possible in a consecutive 24-hour period. Birdathon is primarily a fundraiser, so teams also compete to raise the most money for the best cause: bird conservation.... Surface Water Quality Monitoring Training @ University of Houston-Clear Lake Surface Water Quality Monitoring Training @ University of Houston-Clear Lake Mar 20 all-day Tickets The Environmental Institute of Houston offers a two-part course following the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) Surface Water Quality Monitoring (SWQM) guidelines. The partial course (March 18) will cover fundamental techniques for TCEQâ€™s water quality and hydrological monitoring. The full course (March 18-21) will cover additional techniques and protocols for biological and physical habitat monitoring, emphasizing wadeable stream sampling...	Water-Wise Village Challenge Water-Wise Village Challenge Mar 21 all-day Tickets 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... Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Mar 21 all-day Tickets Birding is the birder’s equivalent to a walkathon, but better (because you get to look at birds all day). Teams of 2 or more (typically 4-5) compete to count as many bird species as possible in a consecutive 24-hour period. Birdathon is primarily a fundraiser, so teams also compete to raise the most money for the best cause: bird conservation.... Surface Water Quality Monitoring Training @ University of Houston-Clear Lake Surface Water Quality Monitoring Training @ University of Houston-Clear Lake Mar 21 all-day Tickets The Environmental Institute of Houston offers a two-part course following the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) Surface Water Quality Monitoring (SWQM) guidelines. The partial course (March 18) will cover fundamental techniques for TCEQâ€™s water quality and hydrological monitoring. The full course (March 18-21) will cover additional techniques and protocols for biological and physical habitat monitoring, emphasizing wadeable stream sampling...	Water-Wise Village Challenge Water-Wise Village Challenge Mar 22 all-day Tickets 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... Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Mar 22 all-day Tickets Birding is the birder’s equivalent to a walkathon, but better (because you get to look at birds all day). Teams of 2 or more (typically 4-5) compete to count as many bird species as possible in a consecutive 24-hour period. Birdathon is primarily a fundraiser, so teams also compete to raise the most money for the best cause: bird conservation.... Deadline: Society for the Advancement of Youth applications Deadline: Society for the Advancement of Youth applications Mar 22 all-day Tickets The Society for the Advancement of Volunteer Youth, SAVY, provides students 14 to 17 years of age with the opportunity to volunteer within their community while gaining experience in a variety of career fields. Through the SAVY program, participants have an experience that only Moody Gardens can offer. How to Apply:Â Applicants must submit a completed Moody Gardens SAVY Volunteer application... TX ASLA Conference – registration deadline TX ASLA Conference – registration deadline Mar 22 all-day Tickets Register before March 22, early bird attendee registration prices. Full two day conference registration includes one Awards Luncheon ticket. You may purchase additional Awards Luncheon tickets for guests. You must be a current Texas ASLA member and signed in to get the member pricing. The conference will be held at the Irving Convention Center.Â For more information, visit www.texasasla.org.	Water-Wise Village Challenge Water-Wise Village Challenge Mar 23 all-day Tickets 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... Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Houston Audubon’s Birdathon Mar 23 all-day Tickets Birding is the birder’s equivalent to a walkathon, but better (because you get to look at birds all day). Teams of 2 or more (typically 4-5) compete to count as many bird species as possible in a consecutive 24-hour period. Birdathon is primarily a fundraiser, so teams also compete to raise the most money for the best cause: bird conservation.... Deadline: Society for the Advancement of Youth applications Deadline: Society for the Advancement of Youth applications Mar 23 all-day Tickets The Society for the Advancement of Volunteer Youth, SAVY, provides students 14 to 17 years of age with the opportunity to volunteer within their community while gaining experience in a variety of career fields. Through the SAVY program, participants have an experience that only Moody Gardens can offer. How to Apply:Â Applicants must submit a completed Moody Gardens SAVY Volunteer application...
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Thereâ€™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).Â We welcome submissions from students enrolled in grades K-12 living in the... 6:00 am Tour de Houston @ Houston City Hall Tour de Houston @ Houston City Hall Mar 17 @ 6:00 am Tickets Now in its 14th year, the Tour de Houston presented by Apache Corporation is the perfect outdoor event for all cyclist levels, from the leisure rider to cycling competitors, and it is a recommended BP MS150 training ride. The ride will conclude with a post-ride party at City Hall for participants and volunteers with live music and lunch. For more... 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 17 @ 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... 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Mar 17 @ 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... 10:00 am Houston Central Solar Co-op info session @ Bellaire United Methodist Church Houston Central Solar Co-op info session @ Bellaire United Methodist Church Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Do you live in Houston and want to go solar? Now’s your chance! NeighborsÂ have formed theÂ The Houston Central Solar Co-opÂ with the help ofÂ Solar United Neighbors to make it easier to save money on the purchase of solar panels, while building a community of local solar supporters. Join HREG for an information session to learn about solar energy as well as... 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 17 @ 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.	◤ ◢ 12:00 am K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community Mar 18 @ 12:00 am – Mar 19 @ 12:00 am Tickets Thank you for your interest in theÂ â€œAll aboard! Thereâ€™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).Â We welcome submissions from students enrolled in grades K-12 living in the... 9:30 am Tyke Hike (18 months – 3 years) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Tyke Hike (18 months – 3 years) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 18 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Tickets Encourage your childâ€™s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors!Â Children 18 months to 3 years, with their adult companions, can join a naturalist for a story reading, a simple nature activity or craft, and a stroller-friendly hike on the beautiful Arboretum trails. Enjoy an interesting new nature experience each week with themes such as turtles, armadillos, spiders,... 1:00 pm Arboretum’s Home School Program (ages 5-12) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Arboretum’s Home School Program (ages 5-12) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets 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 houstonarboretum.org for the class schedule. 7:30 pm Brays Bayou Association Meeting @ The Gathering Place Brays Bayou Association Meeting @ The Gathering Place Mar 18 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The Brays Bayou Association meets the third Monday of each month at The Gathering Place. Brays Bayou Association does not currently have a website.	◤ ◢ 12:00 am K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community Mar 19 @ 12:00 am – Mar 20 @ 12:00 am Tickets Thank you for your interest in theÂ â€œAll aboard! Thereâ€™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).Â We welcome submissions from students enrolled in grades K-12 living in the... 8:00 am Audubon Bird Survey @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Audubon Bird Survey @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Mar 19 @ 8:00 am Tickets Meeting Time: 8:00 a.m. in front of the restrooms Leaders: Mary Anne Weber, Skip Almoney Precinct 4â€™s Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve is an 80-acre property featuring Marshall Lake, which spans approximately 40 acres, plus a staff building, paved roads and parking lots, restroom facilities, and 1.7 miles of trails. Houston Audubon’s survey takes place on the third TuesdayÂ of each month starting in... 9:00 am 9 Natives Showcase Garden @ HMNS 9 Natives Showcase Garden @ HMNS Mar 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) is partnering with Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) to install the first 9 Natives Showcase Garden. The 9 Natives Showcase Garden will be located near the HMNS Cockrell Butterfly Center and in close proxmity to the METRORail line on San Jacinto Street. This â€œshowcase garden,â€ featuring nine Texas native plants, will demonstrate how individuals can... 9:00 am Habitat Work Days @ NOA I Bldg, UHCL Habitat Work Days @ NOA I Bldg, UHCL Mar 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets 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.Â 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... 10:00 am Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Mar 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks, and crafts, your children will be inspired with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world around them.Â Each weekâ€™s Titmouse Club lesson features a different nature theme, focusing on Houston-area animals and habitats. Your children will enjoy nature stories and puppets, hands-on biofacts, nature crafts, up-close animal encounters, and a short walk in... 10:30 am Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours @ Cypress Top Historic Park Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours @ Cypress Top Historic Park Mar 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets 1:30 pm Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours @ Cypress Top Historic Park Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours @ Cypress Top Historic Park Mar 19 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Mar 19 @ 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 Mar 19 @ 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 City of Houston Climate Action Plan Meeting @ Sunnyside Multiservice Center City of Houston Climate Action Plan Meeting @ Sunnyside Multiservice Center Mar 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The City of Houston’s office of Sustainability, has begun drafting aÂ Climate Action Plan. The goal is to create ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and establish a pathway to meet the Paris Agreement goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, while also decreasing traffic congestion, improving air quality, and reducing costs through energy efficiency and renewable energy. The target... 6:30 pm HREG Monthly Meeting @ United Way-Greater Houston HREG Monthly Meeting @ United Way-Greater Houston Mar 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets 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...	◤ ◢ 12:00 am K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community Mar 20 @ 12:00 am – Mar 21 @ 12:00 am Tickets Thank you for your interest in theÂ â€œAll aboard! Thereâ€™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).Â We welcome submissions from students enrolled in grades K-12 living in the... 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) Mar 20 @ 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... 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 20 @ 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 Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club @ Houston Audubon Society Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Through stories, hands-on activities, nature walks, and crafts, your children will be inspired with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world around them.Â Each weekâ€™s Titmouse Club lesson features a different nature theme, focusing on Houston-area animals and habitats. Your children will enjoy nature stories and puppets, hands-on biofacts, nature crafts, up-close animal encounters, and a short walk in... 11:00 am City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall City Hall Farmers Market @ City Hall Mar 20 @ 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 Mar 20 @ 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... 4:00 pm Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center Nature Story Time @ Nature Discovery Center Mar 20 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets 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. 6:30 pm HNPAT’s Monthly Program featuring Michael Eason @ Houston Red Cross Building HNPAT’s Monthly Program featuring Michael Eason @ Houston Red Cross Building Mar 20 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Michael Eason, author of Wildflowers of Texas, works in the private sector as a conservation botanist for Texas Flora. Texas Flora is a Facebook group devoted to plant identification in Texas and adjacent states in Mexico. He performs botanical inventories and rare plant surveys on private and public lands, primarily in the Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion. To learn more about Michael,... 6:30 pm Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center Houston GREEN Film Series @ Rice Media Center Mar 20 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets 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. 6:30 pm Houston GREEN Film Series – A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet @ Rice Media Center Houston GREEN Film Series – A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet @ Rice Media Center Mar 20 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet is the first big-picture exploration of the environmental movement â€“ grassroots and global activism spanning fifty years from conservation to climate change. Directed and written by Mark Kitchell, Academy Award-nominated director of Berkeley in the Sixties, and narrated by Robert Redford, Ashley Judd, Van Jones, Isabel Allende and Meryl Streep.... 6:30 pm Houston Green Film Series: A fierce Green Fire @ The Rice Media Center Houston Green Film Series: A fierce Green Fire @ The Rice Media Center Mar 20 @ 6:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Please join CEC, theÂ Houston Green Film Series, the Rice Media Center, and additional partners on March 20, 2019, forÂ A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet, the first big-picture exploration of the environmental movement – grassroots and global activism spanning fifty years from conservation to climate change. Inspired by theÂ bookÂ of the same name, the film chronicles the largest...	◤ ◢ 12:00 am K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community Mar 21 @ 12:00 am – Mar 22 @ 12:00 am Tickets Thank you for your interest in theÂ â€œAll aboard! Thereâ€™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).Â We welcome submissions from students enrolled in grades K-12 living in the... 9:00 am Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour @ Houston Community ToolBank Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour @ Houston Community ToolBank Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets 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 Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Habitat Restoration Our volunteer group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at theÂ 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 KPC Greenhouse Volunteers @ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse KPC Greenhouse Volunteers @ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Mar 21 @ 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 Mar 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids that 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 welcome to participate with... 11:30 am Hats in the Park @ McGovern Centennial Gardens Hats in the Park @ McGovern Centennial Gardens Mar 21 @ 11:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Thursday, March 21, 11:30 am Join Hermann Park Conservancy for Hats in the ParkÂ on Thursday, March 21, in the McGovern Centennial Gardens. The event raises funds to support the Conservancy’s mission, and begins with a champagne reception in the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion followed by a luncheon on the beautiful Centennial Green. This year, Hats in the Park will be... 11:30 am TAEP Luncheon Meeting: Construction Permit @ Cadillac Bar TAEP Luncheon Meeting: Construction Permit @ Cadillac Bar Mar 21 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Speaker: Nathan Suttle, VRX Topic: The Construction General Permit: Why the permit matters and what’s new 1:30 pm Gardening for Birds, Butterflies and Other Pollinators course @ Rice University Gardening for Birds, Butterflies and Other Pollinators course @ Rice University Mar 21 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets As birds, butterflies and bees become increasingly imperiled, more homeowners are creating gardens to nurture and sustain pollinators. These dynamic gardens not only support wildlife but also provide an attractive and healthy environment for people. Master gardener and naturalist Glenn Olsen explains which wildflowers, flowering shrubs, fruit trees and even vegetables offer food and shelter for pollinators. Learn to create... 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity... 3:00 pm Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Galveston’s Own Farmers Market @ The Bryan Museum Mar 21 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets 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... 4:00 pm After School Nature Explorers Club @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary After School Nature Explorers Club @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary Mar 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets The After School Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children, 6-12 years old, who are interested in investigating the great outdoors. During each session, they will explore the natural world, focusing on native habitats and wildlife. They will go on nature hikes, dip-net in the ponds, meet live animals, and practice outdoor skills such as tracking, foraging, building shelters,... 6:45 pm NPSOT Houston Chapter Meeting @ American Red Cross building NPSOT Houston Chapter Meeting @ American Red Cross building Mar 21 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets All of the activities,Â such as NPSOT monthly meetings and field trips, are open to the public and nearly all are free. New Location starting summer 2019: American Red Cross building, IH-69 (Southwest Freeway). The building is located on the North side feeder just West of Kirby. Social time and refreshments: 6:45 pm Meeting start:Â 7:15 7:00 pm GCAG Presentation by Greg Whittaker @ Wortham Auditorium, first floor, Rosenberg Library GCAG Presentation by Greg Whittaker @ Wortham Auditorium, first floor, Rosenberg Library Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets In 2018, Greg Whittaker embarked on a yearlong survey of Moody Gardens 240-acre property with the intent to showcase the diversity of species that use the habitats or can be viewed from Moody Gardens throughout the year. The adjacent 170-acre golf course was added to the surveys in late January 2018 and the project was informally called the â€œ410 acre...	◤ ◢ 12:00 am K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community Mar 22 @ 12:00 am – Mar 23 @ 12:00 am Tickets Thank you for your interest in theÂ â€œAll aboard! Thereâ€™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).Â We welcome submissions from students enrolled in grades K-12 living in the... 8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 22 @ 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. 9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 22 @ 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 Mar 22 @ 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. 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 Mar 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets 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 Mar 22 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets 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...	◤ ◢ 12:00 am K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community Mar 23 @ 12:00 am – Mar 24 @ 12:00 am Tickets Thank you for your interest in theÂ â€œAll aboard! Thereâ€™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).Â We welcome submissions from students enrolled in grades K-12 living in the... 7:30 am Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey Mar 23 @ 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... 7:30 am Woodland Park Bird Survey @ Woodland Park Woodland Park Bird Survey @ Woodland Park Mar 23 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am Tickets Meet count leader Jason Bonilla in the parking lot of Woodland Park. Please note that the park does not have a maintained trail system. As such, there is a lot of poison ivy that is somewhat unavoidable when walking the park and looking for birds. Additionally, there are terrain changes and unstable areas. Participants should wear long pants and closed-toe... 8:00 am 4th Saturday Bird Walks @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_ 4th Saturday Bird Walks @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_ Mar 23 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am Tickets Join Bethany Foshee, Edith Moore Sanctuary Manager, and Paul Fagala ofÂ Wild Birds Unlimited, for a free bird walk atÂ Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary, September through May on the 4thÂ Saturday of the month. Bird walks last 1 hour.Â Birders can arrive and leave as their schedules require. Novices are welcome! Meet at the Edith Moore Cabin at 8 a.m. Please note that in... 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 23 @ 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 Peach Street Farmers Market @ Peach Street Peach Street Farmers Market @ Peach Street Mar 23 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Mar 23 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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 Mar 23 @ 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... 8:45 am NPSOT Spring Symposium (in Austin) @ Bird Johnson Wildflower Center NPSOT Spring Symposium (in Austin) @ Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Mar 23 @ 8:45 am – 3:45 pm Tickets The 2019 Spring Symposium speakers will be: Shannon Brown – Ecosystems Regeneration Artisans (ERA) Landscapes, â€˜Rainscapesâ€™; Michael Eason – â€˜Plants of the Chihuahuan Desertâ€™; George Cates of Native American Seed – â€˜Perspectives on Native Plantsâ€™; Claire Jenkins and Ariel Cummins of the Cibolo Nature Center will speak on the â€˜Cibolo Nature Centerâ€™; and Ben Pfeiffer of Firefly.org, â€˜Fireflies of Texasâ€™. 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Mar 23 @ 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 Community Workdays @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_ Community Workdays @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_ Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join Houston Audubon at the Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary for a morning of gardening and sanctuary maintenance. Houston Audubon’s team works 9 a.m. â€“ 12 p.m., once a month on the 4th Saturday from September through May (3rd Saturday in November and December).Â Â Activities include trail maintenance, filling bird feeders and baths, litter pick-up, native gardening, and invasive species removal. It’s... 9:00 am Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie Mar 23 @ 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 Educator Workshop– Nature Based Learning @ Houston Zoo Educator Workshop– Nature Based Learning @ Houston Zoo Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Discover new ways to help your students fall in love with nature. Children have a natural affinity with nature. Evidence shows that regular contact with nature enhances creativity, boosts academic performance and ultimately increases focus, attention and enthusiasm for learning. Through this workshop, teachers will learn techniques to help create meaningful connections between their students and the natural world in... 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmers Market Energy Corridor Farmers Market Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District whose mission it isÂ 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 Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Mar 23 @ 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 Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Memorial Villages Farmers Market @ First Congregational Church Mar 23 @ 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 Mar 23 @ 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 Kids Market Day 2019 @ Gregory Lincoln Education Center Kids Market Day 2019 @ Gregory Lincoln Education Center Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Our Kid-grown, kid-sold market will be held this year on Saturday, March 23, 2019. This farmers market will be run entirely by kids and students. Schools will bring lettuce mix, carrots, mustard greens, herbs, kale, and lots of big bountiful chard. St. Catherine’s Montessori environmental teachers and their kid market team will sell their hand-made soap and body care products... 10:00 am Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Mandell Park’s Toy Swap @ Mandell Park Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill. 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Mar 23 @ 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... 1:00 pm Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Natural History Demonstration @ Armand Bayou Nature Center Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles. 1:00 pm Saturdays in Nature program @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary Saturdays in Nature program @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets On the fourth Saturday of each month (September-May), Houston Audubon Docents lead a hands-on science program for families to participate in together. From building bird feeders to identifying backyard bugs, naturalists of all ages enjoy quality time outdoors, creative art projects, guided nature walks, and hands-on fun. 2:00 pm 4th Saturday Nature Walks @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_ 4th Saturday Nature Walks @ Edith L. Moore Natural Sanctuary_ Mar 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Join Houston Audubon for a free nature walk atÂ Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary, September through May on the 4th Saturday of the month. Meet at the Edith Moore Cabin at 2 p.m. Please note that in November and December, the walk will be on the third Saturday. 4:00 pm Brew on the Bayou @ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Brew on the Bayou @ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Mar 23 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory for their second annual Brew on the Bayou. Come sample and enjoy specialty brews from local breweries as well as wines. Listen to live music, grab a bite to eat from local food trucks and check out some hot items during their silent auction. Tickets are $20/person in advance – call 979-480-0999. Tickets will...

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