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TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ varying locations throughout Houston
TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ varying locations throughout Houston
Jun 9 all-day
 Texas Wildlife Association’s free L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops are open to all formal and informal educators. TWA will hold ten workshops this summer, beginning June 4, 2019,  throughout the Houston area. They will cover ways to introduce hands-on science programs into your classroom that relate to conservation, wildlife, and natural resources. All workshops are the same but in different locations,...
National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston
National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston
Jun 9 all-day
 From May 1 through September 30, 2019, BikeHouston, whose mission is the implementation of the City of Houston Bike Plan, will be sponsoring the city’s participation in the National Bike Challenge, a nationwide event that unites thousands of new and existing bicyclists across the country in friendly competition designed to celebrate and encourage biking. For more information on how to participate, visit lovetoride.net.
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
Jun 9 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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TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ varying locations throughout Houston
TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ varying locations throughout Houston
Jun 10 all-day
Texas Wildlife Association’s free L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops are open to all formal and informal educators. TWA will hold ten workshops this summer, beginning June 4, 2019,  throughout the Houston area. They will cover ways to introduce hands-on science programs into your classroom that relate to conservation, wildlife, and natural resources. All workshops are the same but in different locations,...
Gulf of Mexico Alliance 2019 All Hands Meeting
Gulf of Mexico Alliance 2019 All Hands Meeting
Jun 10 all-day
 The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to hold the 2019 All Hands meeting at the premier coastal Alabama destination, The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Registration, schedules, and lodging information are available at gulfofmexicoalliance.org.
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TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ varying locations throughout Houston
TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ varying locations throughout Houston
Jun 11 all-day
Texas Wildlife Association’s free L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops are open to all formal and informal educators. TWA will hold ten workshops this summer, beginning June 4, 2019,  throughout the Houston area. They will cover ways to introduce hands-on science programs into your classroom that relate to conservation, wildlife, and natural resources. All workshops are the same but in different locations,...
Gulf of Mexico Alliance 2019 All Hands Meeting
Gulf of Mexico Alliance 2019 All Hands Meeting
Jun 11 all-day
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to hold the 2019 All Hands meeting at the premier coastal Alabama destination, The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Registration, schedules, and lodging information are available at gulfofmexicoalliance.org.
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TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ varying locations throughout Houston
TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ varying locations throughout Houston
Jun 12 all-day
Texas Wildlife Association’s free L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops are open to all formal and informal educators. TWA will hold ten workshops this summer, beginning June 4, 2019,  throughout the Houston area. They will cover ways to introduce hands-on science programs into your classroom that relate to conservation, wildlife, and natural resources. All workshops are the same but in different locations,...
Gulf of Mexico Alliance 2019 All Hands Meeting
Gulf of Mexico Alliance 2019 All Hands Meeting
Jun 12 all-day
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to hold the 2019 All Hands meeting at the premier coastal Alabama destination, The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Registration, schedules, and lodging information are available at gulfofmexicoalliance.org.
(Deadline) Pre-proposals for Texas Coastal Management Program grants
@ online
(Deadline) Pre-proposals for Texas Coastal Management Program grants
@ online
Jun 12 all-day
The Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office is soliciting applications for projects that address environmental concerns within the coastal zone and promote sustainable economic development. Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP) Cycle 25 involves a competitive pre-proposal process followed by an invitation-only final application submission. For more information and to submit visit www.glo.texas.gov.
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TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ varying locations throughout Houston
TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ varying locations throughout Houston
Jun 13 all-day
Texas Wildlife Association’s free L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops are open to all formal and informal educators. TWA will hold ten workshops this summer, beginning June 4, 2019,  throughout the Houston area. They will cover ways to introduce hands-on science programs into your classroom that relate to conservation, wildlife, and natural resources. All workshops are the same but in different locations,...
Gulf of Mexico Alliance 2019 All Hands Meeting
Gulf of Mexico Alliance 2019 All Hands Meeting
Jun 13 all-day
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to hold the 2019 All Hands meeting at the premier coastal Alabama destination, The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Registration, schedules, and lodging information are available at gulfofmexicoalliance.org.
(Deadline) Lower Colorado River Authority Habitat Conservation Plan comment period
@ online
(Deadline) Lower Colorado River Authority Habitat Conservation Plan comment period
@ online
Jun 13 all-day
The Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corporation (LCRA TSC) has developed a proposed plan to minimize potential impacts of power transmission line construction and maintenance across 241 Texas counties on 22 federally listed endangered species of birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and a mammal, and one non-listed lizard species. For additional information visit www.fws.gov.
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TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ varying locations throughout Houston
TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ varying locations throughout Houston
Jun 14 all-day
Texas Wildlife Association’s free L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops are open to all formal and informal educators. TWA will hold ten workshops this summer, beginning June 4, 2019,  throughout the Houston area. They will cover ways to introduce hands-on science programs into your classroom that relate to conservation, wildlife, and natural resources. All workshops are the same but in different locations,...
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TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ varying locations throughout Houston
TWA’s L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ varying locations throughout Houston
Jun 15 all-day
Texas Wildlife Association’s free L.A.N.D.S. Outreach Teacher Workshops are open to all formal and informal educators. TWA will hold ten workshops this summer, beginning June 4, 2019,  throughout the Houston area. They will cover ways to introduce hands-on science programs into your classroom that relate to conservation, wildlife, and natural resources. All workshops are the same but in different locations,...
(Deadline) Early registration for SSPEED Center annual conference (event on Oct. 8-9)
@ online
Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more…
Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more…
Jun 15 all-day
[metaslider id=2507999] We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 8:00 am to noon: Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market at St. John’s Parking Lot (weekly) 8:00 am to noon: The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway (weekly) 9:00 am to 1:00 pm: The Woodlands Farmers Market at Grogan’s Mill Center (weekly) 8:00 am to 1:00 pm:...
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Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Jun 9 @ 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
Jun 9 @ 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...
12:30 pm
Farmers Market at Bridgeland
Farmers Market at Bridgeland
Jun 9 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
 The market is a monthly gathering of high-quality vendors bringing fresh local produce, pastured meats, free-range eggs, goat cheese, honey, jellies, pasta, pickles, live plants, natural home & pet products, soaps, lotions, and much more right to your neighborhood! The market is located in the parking lot adjacent to the Activity Center in the community of Bridgeland. Due to local...
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jun 9 @ 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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7:30 am
Hermann Park Bird Survey
@ Hermann Park
Hermann Park Bird Survey
@ Hermann Park
Jun 10 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
 Hermann Park Bird Survey Leaders: Skip Almoney and Peter Tsan They meet at 8:00 AM (7:30 in the summer months). Take the Parking Lot D entry from Masks are optional for vaccinated participants and social distancing is recommended. Please wear a mask if unvaccinated. Please contact Julie Francis at hermannparkbirdsurvey@gmail.com if you’d like to participate. The Hermann Park Survey is conducted...
7:30 am
Hermann Park Bird Survey
@ Hermann Park
Hermann Park Bird Survey
@ Hermann Park
Jun 10 @ 7:30 am
The public is invited to join us at Hermann Park on the second Monday morning of each month. There is no charge for these bird walks and children are welcomed. We meet in parking lot “D” on the south side of the Miller Outdoor Theatre stage. From Hermann Park Drive parking lot “D” shares the entrance with parking lot “E”....
6:30 pm
Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
@ Forest Room (B1418), Bayou Building University of Houston-Clear Lake
Clear Lake Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
@ Forest Room (B1418), Bayou Building University of Houston-Clear Lake
Jun 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 Clear Lake Chapter meetings are on the 2nd Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is a meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting at 6:45 p.m. and program at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the public; visitors are welcome.
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7:00 am
Rice University Bird Survey
@ Rice University
Rice University Bird Survey
@ Rice University
Jun 11 @ 7:00 am
We’re conducting a biweekly census on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. During migration periods, we may schedule more frequent counts. Meet at 7:00 AM in Intramural Field 6, which is between the Tudor Field House and Wiess College. Park in the Moody Center Visitor Lot, which is accessed from the entrance to campus at the intersection of...
9:00 am
2019 Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ various locations
2019 Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ various locations
Jun 11 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Outreach Teacher Workshops are six (6) hour hands-on trainings that introduce attendees to the Texas Wildlife Association, in-class and outdoor L.A.N.D.S. Outreach lessons and activities, and how to incorporate natural resources into classrooms or programming. Lessons focus on teaching land stewardship, native wildlife, and water conservation and are TEKS-aligned. For more information, visit texas-wildlife.org.
9:00 am
Habitat Work Days
@ NOA I Bldg, UHCL
Habitat Work Days
@ NOA I Bldg, UHCL
Jun 11 @ 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...
9:00 am
Texas Wildlife Association Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
Texas Wildlife Association Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
Jun 11 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
 Outreach Teacher Workshops are six (6) hour hands-on trainings that introduce attendees to the Texas Wildlife Association, in-class and outdoor L.A.N.D.S. Outreach lessons and activities, and how to incorporate natural resources into classrooms or programming. Lessons focus on teaching land stewardship, native wildlife, and water conservation and are TEKS-aligned. This workshop is ideal for educators grades K-8 (ages 5-14) and...
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
Jun 11 @ 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
Jun 11 @ 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...
7:00 pm
White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting
White Oak Bayou Association Monthly Meeting
Jun 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 The White Oak Bayou Association board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except November) at 7:00 pm. If you would like to join us for our board meetings, please call 765-426-1743 to confirm. From time to time we change our meeting venue. In November, the Association holds its annual meeting.
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AIA Full Day CE Event Opportunity
@ Stantec
AIA Full Day CE Event Opportunity
@ Stantec
Jun 12 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
 AIA Houston cordially invites you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Seminars. Individual classes are not available for the event. Pre-registered attendees will be given a reduced rate (payment due at time of registration). Pre-registered pricing includes breakfast and lunch. Parking is free. Online registration will close Monday, June 10th.
8:30 am
Full Day Continuing Education seminar
@ Stantec
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)
Jun 12 @ 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...
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Deer Park Prairie: Workday
@ Deer Park Prairie
Deer Park Prairie: Workday
@ Deer Park Prairie
Jun 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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 Lan.shen@txgcmn.org for appointment on either workdays or any other days. 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536  https://goo.gl/maps/RtcecLSFnp22 Please bring a signed liability release: adult or  adult+children Please do not park directly in...
9:30 am
Children’s Nature Classes
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
10:00 am
Summer Gator Tales- Is a Spider an Insect?
@ Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center
Summer Gator Tales- Is a Spider an Insect?
@ Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Gator Tales meets on Wednesdays at the Wetlands Education Center in the summer and winter, when the weather can be more pleasant indoors. Parents, and/or grandparents, bring your 3-5 year olds to the best learning fun around. They will enjoy stories, crafts, games and more as they explore the wonders of nature, both indoors and out. And it’s free.
11:00 am
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
City Hall Farmers Market
@ City Hall
Jun 12 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
 The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting.  The City Hall Farmers Market features more than 30 vendors (located along both sides of City Hall’s reflection pool), including local fresh produce grown by local farmers, cheeses,...
12:00 pm
Lunch Bunch: Behind the Scenes at Mercer Botanic Gardens
@ Mercer Botanical Gardens
Lunch Bunch: Behind the Scenes at Mercer Botanic Gardens
@ Mercer Botanical Gardens
Jun 12 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learn about the collections housed at the Mercer Botanical Center and exciting facts about plants and their habitats. Presented by Mercer Botanical Collections Curator Suzzanne Chapman, and Botantist Anita Tiller. Lunch Bunch is recommended for ages 12+. Bring lunch and enjoy this gardening presentation. Call Mercer Botanic Gardens at 713-274-4160 to make a reservation or receive more information.
1:00 pm
Managing our Stormwater Workshop
@ Delores Fenwick Nature Center
Managing our Stormwater Workshop
@ Delores Fenwick Nature Center
Jun 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 This three hour workshop will cover nature based techniques to clean and conserve stormwater for people and wildlife at any scale: backyard to urban/suburban/industrial to regional. Hear from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension staff about real life uses of Green Infrastructure in Texas.
1:00 pm
Webinar: Federal Financing for Nutrient Reductions: Grants and Lending Opportunities
@ online
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
Jun 12 @ 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
Jun 12 @ 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.
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HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday
@ Memorial Park Greenhouse
HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday
@ Memorial Park Greenhouse
Jun 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Volunteers meet the second and fourth Thursday of every month to 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. They will also have special seed collecting trips, invasive species removal workdays, and planting events in restored prairies. If you’re interested in volunteering for the...
9:00 am
HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays
@ HPARD Greenhouse
HPARD’s Native Plant Propagation Workdays
@ HPARD Greenhouse
Jun 13 @ 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
Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse
@ Memorial Park Greenhouse
Plant Propagation Committee at Memorial Park Greenhouse
@ Memorial Park Greenhouse
Jun 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Anyone interested in native plants is invited to join Gulf Coast Master Naturalists on the propagation workdays on second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 9:00 am to noon.  Please note this is the new site in Memorial Park. RSVP to Lan Shen at Lan.Shen@TXgcmn.org 713-771-1415 or Celeste Mead at Celeste.Mead@txgcmn.org 832-680-7263 or just come on out!
9:00 am
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
Stormwater Wetland Program Volunteer Opportunity
Jun 13 @ 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...
12:00 pm
The Houston Green Book Discussion Group
@ Downtown Main Library
The Houston Green Book Discussion Group
@ Downtown Main Library
Jun 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
 The second Thursday of each month book group for learning more about green themes including the environmental, social and economic approaches to sustainability. For more information visit Facebook.com
12:15 pm
The 21st Century Global Politics of Energy Webinar
1:00 pm
Webinar: Estimating the Mortality Burden of Fine Particulate Matter Exposure Attributable to Indoor and Outdoor Microenvironments
@ online
2:00 pm
Kingwood Farmers Market
@ Kingwood Town Center Park
Kingwood Farmers Market
@ Kingwood Town Center Park
Jun 13 @ 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
Jun 13 @ 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
Craft Asylum – Second Thursdays
@ Texas Art Asylum
Craft Asylum – Second Thursdays
@ Texas Art Asylum
Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Leave your troubles at the door, and join us for a chill craft event, second Thursdays from 6-8pm. Bring what you’re making, and hang out with us while we’re making what we’re making. Knit, crochet, embroider, slow stitch, paint, draw, collage, quill, whittle — whatever. BYOB — light snacks provided. Must be over 18.
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8:30 am
2019 Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ various locations
2019 Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ various locations
Jun 14 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Outreach Teacher Workshops are six (6) hour hands-on trainings that introduce attendees to the Texas Wildlife Association, in-class and outdoor L.A.N.D.S. Outreach lessons and activities, and how to incorporate natural resources into classrooms or programming. Lessons focus on teaching land stewardship, native wildlife, and water conservation and are TEKS-aligned. For more information, visit texas-wildlife.org.
8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jun 14 @ 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.
8:30 am
Texas Wildlife Association Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ Big Stone Lodge at Dennis Johnston Park
Texas Wildlife Association Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ Big Stone Lodge at Dennis Johnston Park
Jun 14 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Outreach Teacher Workshops are six (6) hour hands-on trainings that introduce attendees to the Texas Wildlife Association, in-class and outdoor L.A.N.D.S. Outreach lessons and activities, and how to incorporate natural resources into classrooms or programming. Lessons focus on teaching land stewardship, native wildlife, and water conservation and are TEKS-aligned. This workshop is ideal for educators grades K-8 (ages 5-14) and...
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
Jun 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
.jpg) Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home. For more information, visit hermannpark.org.
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7:00 am
Willow Waterhole Bird Survey
@ Willow Waterhole Greenspace
Willow Waterhole Bird Survey
@ Willow Waterhole Greenspace
Jun 15 @ 7:00 am
The Willow Waterhole Bird Survey was started in June 2007 and is held on the third Saturday of each month (but no survey in December). During the 2-hour count, the number of species identified can range from around 30 in summer to over 50 in the winter. The survey begins in the parking lot of the Gathering Place at 5310...
7:30 am
Audubon Bird Survey
@ Hogg Bird Sanctuary
Audubon Bird Survey
@ Hogg Bird Sanctuary
Jun 15 @ 7:30 am
 Leader: Cin-Ty Lee Houston Audubon is conducting a monthly survey at Hogg Bird Sanctuary. Surveys are normally scheduled for the third Saturday of the month. Everyone is welcome. Beginners, experts, or even if you’re just curious. Everyone will meet at the parking lot at the dead end on the south end of Westcott Street at 7:30 a.m. If the gate is locked,...
8:00 am
Houston Arboretum Bird Survey
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Houston Arboretum Bird Survey
@ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Jun 15 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Leaders: Theo Ostler and Kelsey Low Meet in front of the building at the Houston Arboretum. The Third Saturday bird survey is a monthly event for experienced birders. It’s an opportunity for birders to help the Houston Arboretum keep a better record of the birds inhabiting the nature sanctuary throughout the year. Interested participants should bring binoculars, water, and their...
8:00 am
Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys
@ Willow Waterhole Park
Willow Waterhole Bird Surveys
@ Willow Waterhole Park
Jun 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 The Nature Discovery Center partners with Houston Audubon to conduct monthly surveys at Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve, a 290-acre park on the site of a Harris County Flood Control District retention pond project. Participants can help by either spotting birds or helping to identify them on this 2.5 hour long survey. This is a great way to get involved with Houston’s citizen science community....
8:30 am
Monthly Volunteer Day at Buffalo Bayou Park
@ Wortham Insurance Visitor Center at The Water Works
Monthly Volunteer Day at Buffalo Bayou Park
@ Wortham Insurance Visitor Center at The Water Works
Jun 15 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for community-wide volunteer days at Buffalo Bayou Park happening the third Saturday of each month. Whether volunteering as a large or small group, or individually, your efforts will lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy. Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks, including...
8:45 am
NHS Hill Hike
@ Bessie Swindle Community Center
NHS Hill Hike
@ Bessie Swindle Community Center
Jun 15 @ 8:45 am
 Hit the Hill with Nature Heritage Society for a fun and exhilarating hike. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. It’s a family affair. The Trail is approximately 2.5 miles; shorter routes are available. Registration will begin at 8:45 a.m., and the hike will follow shortly after at 9.
9:00 am
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Historic Olivewood Cemetery
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Historic Olivewood Cemetery
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Olivewood is located next to White Oak Bayou, and is therefore surrounded by lush flora. It only takes about a week in the summer for the cemetery to be overrun with vegetation. Beyond routine mowing and weeding, the Descendants of Olivewood have begun projects to beautify individual plots, restoring the old landscaping that has changed with time. If you have...
9:00 am
Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park
@ Don Greene Nature Park
Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park
@ Don Greene Nature Park
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Join us Every 3rd Saturday of every month at “The Don Greene Nature Park”. A new, one acre Harris County neighborhood pocket park left to the county and dedicated in honor of Don Greene’s memory on October 2015. The Friends of Don Greene is a new non-profit dedicated to restoring the property to it’s original glory from the days when...
10:00 am
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
Historic Houston’s Salvage Warehouse (Members Only)
@ Salvage Warehouse
Jun 15 @ 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
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.
11:00 am
Bakfish Brewery Rain Barrel Workshop
@ Bakfish Brewing Company
Bakfish Brewery Rain Barrel Workshop
@ Bakfish Brewing Company
Jun 15 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Workshops consist of a presentation on the environmental benefits of collecting rainwater, and proper rain barrel installation instructions and tips. Registration is $35, which includes one 35-gallon barrel + one connector kit, and admission to the workshop for yourself and one guest. Workshop participants can purchase a maximum of 2 barrels + 2 kits. Galveston Bay Foundation encourages workshop attendants...
11:00 am
Rain Barrel Workshop at Bakfish Brewery
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jun 15 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
8:30 pm
Full Moon Hike
@ Baytown Nature Center
Full Moon Hike
@ Baytown Nature Center
Jun 15 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Join us each month on the Saturday closest to the full moon to explore a different section of the nature center in hopes of seeing nocturnal animals. All sorts of things have been spotted – raccoons, opossums, coyotes, fireflies and flying squirrels. Recently, hikers saw an alligator, rabbits and nesting screech owls. The monthly 90 minute hikes begin just after...
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