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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Mar 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...
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Mar 31 all-day
 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....
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Mar 31 all-day
 The kiosk at Boy Scout Woods opens on Friday, March 29 and closes on Sunday, May 5. Many activities are planned, including: Birding walks – 3 times/day (Apr. 4 – 29) Photography walks (Apr. 4-29) Bird-friendly plant sale (Apr. 1 until sold out) Land Sea & Sky binoculars – weekends in April Flight in Focus – 2-day photography event (Apr....
Survey Deadline: Texas Environmental Education Mapping Project
Survey Deadline: Texas Environmental Education Mapping Project
Mar 31 all-day
 Texas Children in Nature (TCiN) is asking environmental organizations to participate in an ambitious project to map out the landscape of environmental/sustainability/environmental literacy education throughout Texas. The project aims to better understand the work being done around the state and identify opportunities for K-12 providers to join forces, share resources and accelerate collective impact. Participants must complete a 30-minute survey which gathers information...
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Mar 31 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
Apr 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...
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Apr 1 all-day
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....
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Apr 1 all-day
The kiosk at Boy Scout Woods opens on Friday, March 29 and closes on Sunday, May 5. Many activities are planned, including: Birding walks – 3 times/day (Apr. 4 – 29) Photography walks (Apr. 4-29) Bird-friendly plant sale (Apr. 1 until sold out) Land Sea & Sky binoculars – weekends in April Flight in Focus – 2-day photography event (Apr....
Registration Deadline: Great Texas Birding Classic
Registration Deadline: Great Texas Birding Classic
Apr 1 all-day
 From April 15-May 15, 2019, attend the 23rd Annual Birding Classic for a fun, friendly bird-watching event. There are categories for all ages and skill levels. Registration fees raise money for texas bird and birding conservation project grants, so gather your team, register, and go birding. The registration deadline is April 1st. For more information, visit tpwd.texas.gov.
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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Apr 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...
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Apr 2 all-day
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....
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Apr 2 all-day
The kiosk at Boy Scout Woods opens on Friday, March 29 and closes on Sunday, May 5. Many activities are planned, including: Birding walks – 3 times/day (Apr. 4 – 29) Photography walks (Apr. 4-29) Bird-friendly plant sale (Apr. 1 until sold out) Land Sea & Sky binoculars – weekends in April Flight in Focus – 2-day photography event (Apr....
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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Apr 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...
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Apr 3 all-day
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....
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Apr 3 all-day
The kiosk at Boy Scout Woods opens on Friday, March 29 and closes on Sunday, May 5. Many activities are planned, including: Birding walks – 3 times/day (Apr. 4 – 29) Photography walks (Apr. 4-29) Bird-friendly plant sale (Apr. 1 until sold out) Land Sea & Sky binoculars – weekends in April Flight in Focus – 2-day photography event (Apr....
Drawdown Eco Challenge
Drawdown Eco Challenge
Apr 3 all-day
 Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The challenge takes place April 3-24 and follows actions highlighted in Drawdown, a book based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes solutions to global warming that already exists. Participants track and share their progress online in a robust platform and earn points for taking action. The...
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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Apr 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...
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Apr 4 all-day
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....
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Apr 4 all-day
The kiosk at Boy Scout Woods opens on Friday, March 29 and closes on Sunday, May 5. Many activities are planned, including: Birding walks – 3 times/day (Apr. 4 – 29) Photography walks (Apr. 4-29) Bird-friendly plant sale (Apr. 1 until sold out) Land Sea & Sky binoculars – weekends in April Flight in Focus – 2-day photography event (Apr....
Drawdown Eco Challenge
Drawdown Eco Challenge
Apr 4 all-day
Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The challenge takes place April 3-24 and follows actions highlighted in Drawdown, a book based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes solutions to global warming that already exists. Participants track and share their progress online in a robust platform and earn points for taking action. The...
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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Apr 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...
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Apr 5 all-day
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....
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Apr 5 all-day
The kiosk at Boy Scout Woods opens on Friday, March 29 and closes on Sunday, May 5. Many activities are planned, including: Birding walks – 3 times/day (Apr. 4 – 29) Photography walks (Apr. 4-29) Bird-friendly plant sale (Apr. 1 until sold out) Land Sea & Sky binoculars – weekends in April Flight in Focus – 2-day photography event (Apr....
Drawdown Eco Challenge
Drawdown Eco Challenge
Apr 5 all-day
Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The challenge takes place April 3-24 and follows actions highlighted in Drawdown, a book based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes solutions to global warming that already exists. Participants track and share their progress online in a robust platform and earn points for taking action. The...
Faith Climate Action Week
@ TBA
Faith Climate Action Week
@ TBA
Apr 5 all-day
Faith Climate Action Week will take place for ten days in April during Earth Month. It will focus on how we can take action to protect our climate. Celebrations, sermons, service projects, events, and nature walks will be held, all week. Sign up now and be the first to receive information on how to participate! We will be focusing on...
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Water-Wise Village Challenge
Water-Wise Village Challenge
Apr 6 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...
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Houston Audubon’s Birdathon
Apr 6 all-day
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....
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Limited Kiosk Opening
@ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Apr 6 all-day
The kiosk at Boy Scout Woods opens on Friday, March 29 and closes on Sunday, May 5. Many activities are planned, including: Birding walks – 3 times/day (Apr. 4 – 29) Photography walks (Apr. 4-29) Bird-friendly plant sale (Apr. 1 until sold out) Land Sea & Sky binoculars – weekends in April Flight in Focus – 2-day photography event (Apr....
Drawdown Eco Challenge
Drawdown Eco Challenge
Apr 6 all-day
Drawdown EcoChallenge is a 21-day engagement program focused on carbon reduction. The challenge takes place April 3-24 and follows actions highlighted in Drawdown, a book based on meticulous research that maps, measures, models, and describes solutions to global warming that already exists. Participants track and share their progress online in a robust platform and earn points for taking action. The...
Faith Climate Action Week
@ TBA
Faith Climate Action Week
@ TBA
Apr 6 all-day
Faith Climate Action Week will take place for ten days in April during Earth Month. It will focus on how we can take action to protect our climate. Celebrations, sermons, service projects, events, and nature walks will be held, all week. Sign up now and be the first to receive information on how to participate! We will be focusing on...
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K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community
K-12 Student Art Contest in the Maritime Community
Mar 31 @ 12:00 am – 3:09 pm
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
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Mar 31 @ 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
Mar 31 @ 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
Mar 31 @ 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.
5:00 pm
Climate and Deep Sustainability: Awakening to Grief and Gratitude
@ First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Museum District Campus
6:00 pm
NAMEPA 2019 Bilingual Art Contest
@ Columbia Faculty House
NAMEPA 2019 Bilingual Art Contest
@ Columbia Faculty House
Mar 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm
 Wednesday, February 6Â | Â 6:00pm – 7:15pm ET Columbia University Faculty House 64 Morningside Drive New York, NY 10027 REGISTER HERE Registration is required. As the 116th Congress convenes, prospects for effective and enduring climate policy are profoundly uncertain. Recent national and international assessments emphasize that climate science is well understood, that human activities are driving climate change, and that...
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7:30 am
Birding: Hogg Bird Survey
@ Hogg Bird Sanctuary
Birding: Hogg Bird Survey
@ Hogg Bird Sanctuary
Apr 1 @ 7:30 am
 We are conducting a monthly survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary. Beginning in March 2019, the surveys will be held on the first Monday of the month. Skip Almoney is our leader. The Hogg Bird Sanctuary is adjacent to Bayou Bend and shares its parking facility at 1 Westcott Street. Meet at the parking lot at the dead end on the south...
9:30 am
Mindful Mondays in the Forest
@ Edith L Moore Sanctuary
Mindful Mondays in the Forest
@ Edith L Moore Sanctuary
Apr 1 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Join us for weekly mindfulness classes here at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary!  We’ll begin each class in the cabin with a guided 15-minute lesson. Then we’ll each go to a quiet spot in the forest to practice simply being mindful not mind-full. We’ll meet back at the cabin with wild-collected tea and sharing. Participants are welcome to extend their...
9:30 am
Tyke Hike (18 months – 3 years)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Tyke Hike (18 months – 3 years)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Apr 1 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
 Encourage your child’s curiosity about nature and spend time with them exploring outdoors! 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,...
6:00 pm
Air Alliance Houston Community Meeting: I-45 Expansion & Children’s Health
@ Aldine High School
Air Alliance Houston Community Meeting: I-45 Expansion & Children’s Health
@ Aldine High School
Apr 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
https://www.facebook.com/airalliancehouston/photos/gm.645289989263865/2388415854511124/?type=3 Join us at a neighborhood community meeting on April 1 to talk about the I-45 freeway expansion project, known as the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP). The I-45 North expansion is a transformational highway expansion project along the I-45 corridor that will shape the landscape of North Houston and the downtown area for decades, including the 5th Ward....
6:00 pm
City of Houston Climate Action Plan Meeting
@ Acres Homes Multiservice Center, City of Houston
City of Houston Climate Action Plan Meeting
@ Acres Homes Multiservice Center, City of Houston
Apr 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 The City of Houston’s office of Sustainability, has begun drafting a 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...
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9:00 am
Habitat Work Days
@ NOA I Bldg, UHCL
Habitat Work Days
@ NOA I Bldg, UHCL
Apr 2 @ 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...
10:00 am
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
@ Houston Audubon Society
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
@ Houston Audubon Society
Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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. Each week’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
1:30 pm
Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours
@ Cypress Top Historic Park
3:30 pm
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ Plant It Forward Warehouse
Plant It Forward Farm Stand
@ Plant It Forward Warehouse
Apr 2 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
 Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhood Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produce from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If you’d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It Forward recommends that you visit during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,...
3:30 pm
Rice University Farmers Market
@ Rice University
Rice University Farmers Market
@ Rice University
Apr 2 @ 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...
5:30 pm
Air Alliance Houston Community Meeting: I-45 Expansion & Children’s Health
@ Emancipation Park Community Center
Air Alliance Houston Community Meeting: I-45 Expansion & Children’s Health
@ Emancipation Park Community Center
Apr 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/airalliancehouston/photos/gm.355626128374225/2387683527917690/?type=3 Join us at a neighborhood community meeting on April 2nd to talk about the I-45 freeway expansion project, known as the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP). The I-45 North expansion is a transformational highway expansion project along the I-45 corridor that will shape the landscape of North Houston and the downtown area for decades, including the 3rd Ward....
7:00 pm
Birding Classes: Wonderful Warblers
@ Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary
Birding Classes: Wonderful Warblers
@ Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary
Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Wonderful Warblers: April 2 and 6, 2019 People come from all over the world to the Houston Audubon High Island Sanctuaries to experience the migration and arrival of the “jewels” of the bird world. Learn about the remarkable migration journey of these small and beautiful birds. Learn the principles to identify the 37 different species of warblers that are possible...
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9:00 am
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
Central City Co-Op Farmers Market
@ Central City Co-Op (Inside Kindred Church)
Apr 3 @ 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...
9:30 am
Children’s Nature Classes
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
10:00 am
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
@ Houston Audubon Society
Houston Audubon’s Titmouse Club
@ Houston Audubon Society
Apr 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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. Each week’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
Apr 3 @ 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
Apr 3 @ 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
Apr 3 @ 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
Apr 3 @ 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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7:30 am
Houston Botanic Garden Bird Survey
@ Glenbrook Golf Course
Houston Botanic Garden Bird Survey
@ Glenbrook Golf Course
Apr 4 @ 7:30 am
Please join us for Houston Audubon’s newest monthly bird survey at the Houston Botanic Garden (Glenbrook Golf Course). We meet the first Thursday of each month at the main parking lot at 8205 N Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77017.If the lot is closed, park at the park next door. There is a swimming pool near the parking lot. This monthly survey...
9:00 am
HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays
@ HPARD Greenhouse
HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays
@ HPARD Greenhouse
Apr 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Habitat Restoration Our volunteer group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon at the HPARD Greenhouse. We propagate plants from locally collected native seed. A typical workday may include seeding pots, bumping up trays into 1-gallon containers, separating seedlings, and weeding pots. We will also have special seed collecting trips, invasive species removal workdays,...
9:00 am
KPC Greenhouse Volunteers
@ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse
KPC Greenhouse Volunteers
@ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse
Apr 4 @ 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
Apr 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Texas Coastal Watershed Program holds weekly volunteer days for their stormwater wetland program, 9am-12pm on Thursdays. Volunteers help propagate plants in the wetland plant nursery at Exploration Green in Clear Lake City, or at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson.  The stormwater wetland program is developing demonstration projects to show  how wetlands can be designed into flood...
10:00 am
Science Sprouts (ages 4-5)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Science Sprouts (ages 4-5)
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
 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...
1:30 pm
Gardening for Birds, Butterflies and Other Pollinators course
@ Rice University
Gardening for Birds, Butterflies and Other Pollinators course
@ Rice University
Apr 4 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
 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
Apr 4 @ 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
Apr 4 @ 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
Hammers and Ales
@ Karbach Brewing Co.
Hammers and Ales
@ Karbach Brewing Co.
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
 Come on out to our annual fundraiser, Hammers and Ales, a Happy Hour style event at Karbach Brewery on April 4th, 2019, now with live music! Enjoy a bottomless selection of Karbach beer, as well as tasty heavy bites from Karbach’s kitchen, a rad silent auction, a cornhole tournament, other fun games and a raffle. This year, the event will move downstairs to the outside...
6:00 pm
Mid-Main Market
Mid-Main Market
Apr 4 @ 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...
6:00 pm
State of the Air: Air Alliance Houston
@ Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
State of the Air: Air Alliance Houston
@ Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 Save the date of Thursday, April 4th for an evening of dinner and conversation at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum 3816 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004 Chaired by Ginny Goldman Featuring Keynote Speaker Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
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8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 5 @ 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.
9:30 am
Children’s Nature Classes
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
10:00 am
Children’s Story Hour
@ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Children’s Story Hour
@ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Apr 5 @ 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
Apr 5 @ 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
Apr 5 @ 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...
7:00 pm
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s Alfresco Gala
@ Bayou Club
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7:00 am
Flight in Focus
@ Smith Oaks Sanctuary
Flight in Focus
@ Smith Oaks Sanctuary
Apr 6 @ 7:00 am
Houston Audubon is celebrating 50 years of bird conservation and education. To commemorate this special occasion, we are dedicating the first weekend of April to bird and wildlife photography at our world famous High Island sanctuaries. Photographers of all skill levels and camera types are welcome to participate. The registration fee includes day passes, workshops, and events for both days. Saturday,...
7:30 am
MPC’s 11th Annual Brunch Run
@ MPC's Eastern Glades
MPC’s 11th Annual Brunch Run
@ MPC's Eastern Glades
Apr 6 @ 7:30 am
 Memorial Park Conservancy’s Brunch Run is the run for your park! Runners, joggers, and walkers will enjoy a 5K route through beautiful Memorial Park, starting and ending in the Park’s new Eastern Glades. Celebrate with friends at the post-race party featuring brunch favorites. Location: The course begins in the Park’s new Eastern Glades along E. Memorial Loop, west of Crestwood....
7:30 am
Quarterly Community Clean Up – Pearland
@ Lone Star Pavilion of Centennial Park
Quarterly Community Clean Up – Pearland
@ Lone Star Pavilion of Centennial Park
Apr 6 @ 7:30 am
Please sign up you (and your group) to participate in the second quarter cleanup. The official cleanup day for DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS TRASHOFF is Saturday, April 6, 2019. Breakfast, and supply pickup is scheduled from 7:30AM to 9:00AM at the Lone Star Pavilion of Centennial Park. There will be a GIVEAWAY for those who attend the breakfast. You may...
8:00 am
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Farmers Market on Grand Parkway
@ Church of the Holy Apostles
Apr 6 @ 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
Apr 6 @ 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
Pearland Clean & Green
@ Pearland Town Center Pavillion
Pearland Clean & Green
@ Pearland Town Center Pavillion
Apr 6 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
 Keep Pearland Beautiful, in partnership with Shadow Creek Outdoors Club, will be hosting the 4th Annual Pearland Clean & Green event on April 6, 2019 at the Pearland Town Center (11200 Broadway St., Pearland, TX 77584). Clean and Green began in 2016 as a community ‘call to action’ for Shadow Creek Ranch residents to clean up litter and learn about...
8:00 am
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
@ St. John's parking lot
Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
@ St. John's parking lot
Apr 6 @ 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
Apr 6 @ 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
Apr 6 @ 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
ALA’s Fight for Air Climb
@ First City Tower
ALA’s Fight for Air Climb
@ First City Tower
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 When you participate in a Fight For Air Climb event, you are stepping up to make a positive impact for those affected by lung disease. You will raise funds to support the American Lung Association’s mission while climbing the stairs of a skyscraper. Whether you are climbing alone or with friends and family, for a healthier lifestyle or in honor...
9:00 am
Bayou Greenway Day 2019
@ Mason Park
Bayou Greenway Day 2019
@ Mason Park
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
 Houston Parks Board invites you to its fifth annual Bayou Greenway Day, a free outdoor festival at Mason Park for a day of fun with family and friends. Experience the beauty of Brays Bayou Greenway while enjoying free activities in Mason Park – the site of the recently completed Mason Park Pedestrian Bridge. Bayou Greenway Day is a celebration of...
9:00 am
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market
Apr 6 @ 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
Apr 6 @ 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
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Energy Corridor Farmers’ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor District®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a...
9:00 am
Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land
@ Imperial Park Recreation Center
Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land
@ Imperial Park Recreation Center
Apr 6 @ 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
Friendswood Farmer’s Market
@ Stevenson Park
9:00 am
GCBO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropic Bird Sanctuary
GCBO Spring Fling
@ Quintana Neotropic Bird Sanctuary
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
 Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical...
9:00 am
HPARD’s Milby Park Cleanup
@ Charles H Milby Park
HPARD’s Milby Park Cleanup
@ Charles H Milby Park
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Volunteer to help clean up litter at the Milby Park riparian restoration area. Please email Naturalresources@houstontx.gov to let them know you are planning to help. They would love to see you there.
9:00 am
KKG’s Electronics Recycling
@ Kingwood Metro Park
KKG’s Electronics Recycling
@ Kingwood Metro Park
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
 The City of Houston Solid Waste Department and CompuCycle are providing monthly one day E-Recyclable collection events on the first Saturday of the month at the Kingwood Metro Park & Ride lot. Keep Kingwood Green encourages you to do the right thing and drop off your old electronics.
9:00 am
Marysee Prairie Work Day
Marysee Prairie Work Day
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Marysee Prairie is one of the last remnants of tallgrass prairie in the Big Thicket region. Come assist the Texas Land Conservancy in this ongoing effort to revive and maintain the native grasses and wildflowers on this site near Batson, Texas. Work tasks vary by month, but involve controlling the regrowth of woody species and keeping the prairie clear...
9:00 am
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Memorial Villages Farmers Market
@ First Congregational Church
Apr 6 @ 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
Apr 6 @ 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
Apr 6 @ 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
Apr 6 @ 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
Apr 6 @ 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...
10:00 am
Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles
@ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles
@ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary
Apr 6 @ 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
City of Houston Climate Action Plan Meeting
@ Southwest Multiservice Center
City of Houston Climate Action Plan Meeting
@ Southwest Multiservice Center
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The City of Houston’s office of Sustainability, has begun drafting a 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...
10:00 am
Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off
@ Sugarland Memorial Park
Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off
@ Sugarland Memorial Park
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am
 Keep Sugar Land Beautiful is holding their 26th annual Trash-Off on Saturday, April 6, 2019. We hope you will help us keep Sugar Land beautiful! Registration form needs to be submitted to KSLB by March 8 . Please see complete, sign, and submit the 2019 Registration Waiver. If you are a group leader, please collect the registration waiver from each person in your...
10:00 am
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
Apr 6 @ 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
Apr 6 @ 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
Apr 6 @ 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
Apr 6 @ 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
Apr 6 @ 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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