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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
Jul 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,...
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
@ online
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
@ online
Jul 14 all-day
Inspired by the Australian-founded initiative, our Plastic Free EcoChallenge is a 31-day, global challenge to reduce and refuse single-use plastics. We invite you to create intention and take action on creating plastic-free habits with us! To join the movement visit plasticfree.ecochallenge.org.
National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston
National Bike Challenge with BikeHouston
Jul 14 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
Jul 14 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
Jul 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,...
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
@ online
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
@ online
Jul 15 all-day
Inspired by the Australian-founded initiative, our Plastic Free EcoChallenge is a 31-day, global challenge to reduce and refuse single-use plastics. We invite you to create intention and take action on creating plastic-free habits with us! To join the movement visit plasticfree.ecochallenge.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
Jul 16 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,...
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
@ online
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
@ online
Jul 16 all-day
Inspired by the Australian-founded initiative, our Plastic Free EcoChallenge is a 31-day, global challenge to reduce and refuse single-use plastics. We invite you to create intention and take action on creating plastic-free habits with us! To join the movement visit plasticfree.ecochallenge.org.
Texas Brigades’ Coastal Brigade Camp (Galveston)
@ Coastal Brigade - Sea Star Base, Galveston
Texas Brigades’ Coastal Brigade Camp (Galveston)
@ Coastal Brigade - Sea Star Base, Galveston
Jul 16 all-day
Texas Brigades added Coastal Brigade Camp to the mix in 2016. This 5-day program encompasses coastal habitat management, fisheries management, coastal ecology and saltwater fishing. The tried and true Brigades model of leadership development, education, and empowerment continues at Coastal Brigade. For additional information and registration visit www.texasbrigades.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
Jul 17 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,...
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
@ online
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
@ online
Jul 17 all-day
Inspired by the Australian-founded initiative, our Plastic Free EcoChallenge is a 31-day, global challenge to reduce and refuse single-use plastics. We invite you to create intention and take action on creating plastic-free habits with us! To join the movement visit plasticfree.ecochallenge.org.
Texas Brigades’ Coastal Brigade Camp (Galveston)
@ Coastal Brigade - Sea Star Base, Galveston
Texas Brigades’ Coastal Brigade Camp (Galveston)
@ Coastal Brigade - Sea Star Base, Galveston
Jul 17 all-day
Texas Brigades added Coastal Brigade Camp to the mix in 2016. This 5-day program encompasses coastal habitat management, fisheries management, coastal ecology and saltwater fishing. The tried and true Brigades model of leadership development, education, and empowerment continues at Coastal Brigade. For additional information and registration visit www.texasbrigades.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
Jul 18 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,...
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
@ online
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
@ online
Jul 18 all-day
Inspired by the Australian-founded initiative, our Plastic Free EcoChallenge is a 31-day, global challenge to reduce and refuse single-use plastics. We invite you to create intention and take action on creating plastic-free habits with us! To join the movement visit plasticfree.ecochallenge.org.
Texas Brigades’ Coastal Brigade Camp (Galveston)
@ Coastal Brigade - Sea Star Base, Galveston
Texas Brigades’ Coastal Brigade Camp (Galveston)
@ Coastal Brigade - Sea Star Base, Galveston
Jul 18 all-day
Texas Brigades added Coastal Brigade Camp to the mix in 2016. This 5-day program encompasses coastal habitat management, fisheries management, coastal ecology and saltwater fishing. The tried and true Brigades model of leadership development, education, and empowerment continues at Coastal Brigade. For additional information and registration visit www.texasbrigades.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
Jul 19 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,...
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
@ online
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
@ online
Jul 19 all-day
Inspired by the Australian-founded initiative, our Plastic Free EcoChallenge is a 31-day, global challenge to reduce and refuse single-use plastics. We invite you to create intention and take action on creating plastic-free habits with us! To join the movement visit plasticfree.ecochallenge.org.
Texas Brigades’ Coastal Brigade Camp (Galveston)
@ Coastal Brigade - Sea Star Base, Galveston
Texas Brigades’ Coastal Brigade Camp (Galveston)
@ Coastal Brigade - Sea Star Base, Galveston
Jul 19 all-day
Texas Brigades added Coastal Brigade Camp to the mix in 2016. This 5-day program encompasses coastal habitat management, fisheries management, coastal ecology and saltwater fishing. The tried and true Brigades model of leadership development, education, and empowerment continues at Coastal Brigade. For additional information and registration visit www.texasbrigades.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
Jul 20 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,...
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
@ online
Plastic Free EcoChallenge
@ online
Jul 20 all-day
Inspired by the Australian-founded initiative, our Plastic Free EcoChallenge is a 31-day, global challenge to reduce and refuse single-use plastics. We invite you to create intention and take action on creating plastic-free habits with us! To join the movement visit plasticfree.ecochallenge.org.
Texas Brigades’ Coastal Brigade Camp (Galveston)
@ Coastal Brigade - Sea Star Base, Galveston
Texas Brigades’ Coastal Brigade Camp (Galveston)
@ Coastal Brigade - Sea Star Base, Galveston
Jul 20 all-day
Texas Brigades added Coastal Brigade Camp to the mix in 2016. This 5-day program encompasses coastal habitat management, fisheries management, coastal ecology and saltwater fishing. The tried and true Brigades model of leadership development, education, and empowerment continues at Coastal Brigade. For additional information and registration visit www.texasbrigades.org.
National Moth Week
@ 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…
Jul 20 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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AIRPORT DAY!
@ George Bush Intercontinental Airport
AIRPORT DAY!
@ George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Jul 14 @ 3:15 am – 4:30 am
 It’s AIRPORT DAY! We need your help! Join The Woods Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and or William P. Hobby Airport as we send off our 155 students and 50 volunteers for their life-changing 2 weeks in the woods. We have 6 flights departing June 10th through July 20th. For many of our students, this will be their...
8:00 am
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Jones Park Bicycling
@ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Jul 14 @ 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
Birding 101
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Birding 101
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Jul 14 @ 10:00 am
 Do you love birds? Want to learn more about the different birds in our area? Join a park ranger while we go search for some!
10:00 am
East End Farmers Market
@ Navigation Esplanade
East End Farmers Market
@ Navigation Esplanade
Jul 14 @ 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
Jul 14 @ 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
Jul 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
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9:00 am
2019 Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ various locations
2019 Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ various locations
Jul 15 @ 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
Texas Wildlife Association Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ Texas AgriLife Extension Center
Texas Wildlife Association Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ Texas AgriLife Extension Center
Jul 15 @ 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...
7:30 pm
Brays Bayou Association Meeting
@ The Gathering Place
Brays Bayou Association Meeting
@ The Gathering Place
Jul 15 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Brays Bayou Association meets the third Monday of each month at The Gathering Place. Brays Bayou Association does not currently have a website.
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8:00 am
Audubon Bird Survey
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Audubon Bird Survey
@ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Jul 16 @ 8:00 am
 Meeting Time: 8:00 a.m. in front of the restrooms Leaders: Mary Anne Weber, Skip Almoney Precinct 4’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 Tuesday of each month starting in...
9:00 am
Habitat Work Days
@ NOA I Bldg, UHCL
Habitat Work Days
@ NOA I Bldg, UHCL
Jul 16 @ 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...
10:30 am
Cypress Historical Society Docent Tours
@ Cypress Top Historic Park
12:00 pm
NOAA Using Flood Exposure Maps webinar
@ online
1:00 pm
Using Flood Exposure Maps
@ Online
Using Flood Exposure Maps
@ Online
Jul 16 @ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
 Flood exposure maps allow officials to pinpoint and understand the vulnerability of their communities in terms of people, infrastructure, and natural resources. During this online training, you’ll learn how to use these maps to engage your community—and hear a professional share examples of using flood exposure maps to help stakeholders understand local flood risk and improve coastal resilience. Attendees can...
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
Jul 16 @ 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
Jul 16 @ 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...
6:00 pm
Memorial Park 101: Tree Talk
@ Memorial Park Ball Fields/Dog Wash Trail Head
Memorial Park 101: Tree Talk
@ Memorial Park Ball Fields/Dog Wash Trail Head
Jul 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 Explore the south side trails and learn all about the native trees of Memorial Park, the challenge of invasive species, and Leave No Trace outdoor ethics with MPC’s Conservation Technician, Erik G.! The free hour-long guided hike will begin at the Ball Fields and Dog Wash Trailhead. Participants should expect to walk about 1-2 miles on potentially uneven surfaces, please...
6:30 pm
HREG Monthly Meeting
@ United Way-Greater Houston
HREG Monthly Meeting
@ United Way-Greater Houston
Jul 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 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...
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3:15 am
AIRPORT DAY!
@ William P. Hobby
AIRPORT DAY!
@ William P. Hobby
Jul 17 @ 3:15 am – 6:45 am
It’s AIRPORT DAY! We need your help! Join The Woods Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and or William P. Hobby Airport as we send off our 155 students and 50 volunteers for their life-changing 2 weeks in the woods. We have 6 flights departing June 10th through July 20th. For many of our students, this will be their...
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)
Jul 17 @ 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
Summer Gator Tales- SSSSnakes
@ Eddie V. Gray Wetland Education Center
Summer Gator Tales- SSSSnakes
@ Eddie V. Gray Wetland Education Center
Jul 17 @ 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
Jul 17 @ 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
Jul 17 @ 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
Jul 17 @ 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.
6:00 pm
BikeHouston Ambassador Meet-up
@ BikeHouston
BikeHouston Ambassador Meet-up
@ BikeHouston
Jul 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Are you looking to be more involved with Bike Houston? We are looking to increase our Ambassador Team and want to invite you to Bike Houston’s Office for an exciting evening. Come out to learn more about how to advocate for safer streets and for people on bikes. Bike Houston Advocacy Director Jessica Wiggins and Education Director Inge Ford will...
6:30 pm
Houston GREEN Film Series
@ Rice Media Center
Houston GREEN Film Series
@ Rice Media Center
Jul 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 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 Screening “Thirst for Power”
@ Rice Media Center
Houston GREEN Film Series Screening “Thirst for Power”
@ Rice Media Center
Jul 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
 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. “Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting over.” – an American West proverb “Thirst for Power†is a one-hour long documentary produced by Disco Productions and base on Dr. Michael E. Webber’s first book, Thirst for...
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9:00 am
Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour
@ Houston Community ToolBank
Houston Community ToolBank Warehouse Tour
@ Houston Community ToolBank
Jul 18 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
 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
KPC Greenhouse Volunteers
@ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse
KPC Greenhouse Volunteers
@ Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse
Jul 18 @ 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
Jul 18 @ 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...
2:00 pm
Kingwood Farmers Market
@ Kingwood Town Center Park
Kingwood Farmers Market
@ Kingwood Town Center Park
Jul 18 @ 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
Jul 18 @ 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...
6:45 pm
NPSOT Houston Chapter Meeting
@ American Red Cross building
NPSOT Houston Chapter Meeting
@ American Red Cross building
Jul 18 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
 All of the activities, 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: 7:15
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8:30 am
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Prairie Friday
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jul 19 @ 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
Jul 19 @ 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.
2:00 pm
Arts in the Park
@ Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center
Arts in the Park
@ Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center
Jul 19 @ 2:00 pm
Come by and use the park as your inspiration! Join a park ranger to make some art to take home!
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3:15 am
AIRPORT DAY!
@ William P. Hobby
AIRPORT DAY!
@ William P. Hobby
Jul 20 @ 3:15 am – 6:45 am
It’s AIRPORT DAY! We need your help! Join The Woods Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and or William P. Hobby Airport as we send off our 155 students and 50 volunteers for their life-changing 2 weeks in the woods. We have 6 flights departing June 10th through July 20th. For many of our students, this will be their...
7:30 am
Audubon Bird Survey
@ Hogg Bird Sanctuary
Audubon Bird Survey
@ Hogg Bird Sanctuary
Jul 20 @ 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
Jul 20 @ 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
Jul 20 @ 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
Jul 20 @ 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...
9:00 am
Invasive Control Patrol
@ Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center
Invasive Control Patrol
@ Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am
Join our resource team to help beautify the prairie!
9:00 am
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Historic Olivewood Cemetery
Olivewood Cemetery Clean-up
@ Historic Olivewood Cemetery
Jul 20 @ 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
Texas Wildlife Association Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ Houston Zoo
Texas Wildlife Association Outreach Teacher Workshops
@ Houston Zoo
Jul 20 @ 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...
9:00 am
Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park
@ Don Greene Nature Park
Volunteer Workday at Don Green Park
@ Don Greene Nature Park
Jul 20 @ 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
Jul 20 @ 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
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Swap toys with other families, and keep usable toys from entering the landfill.
1:00 pm
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Natural History Demonstration
@ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Jul 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. Demonstrations vary from week to week: mammals, birds and reptiles.
2:00 pm
Adaptation Fashion
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Adaptation Fashion
@ Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Jul 20 @ 2:00 pm
Learn about different adaptations animals have in order to survive. Afterwards, create your own unique organism!
8:30 pm
MOTH NIGHT at Deer Park Prairie!
@ Deer Park Prairie
MOTH NIGHT at Deer Park Prairie!
@ Deer Park Prairie
Jul 20 @ 8:30 pm
 8:30 p.m. Doors open – visitors are encouraged to walk and view the prairie in the relative coolness and breeze around sunset ~ 9:00 p.m. or after dark: Moth and night insect viewing begins Visitors are welcome to drop by and leave at any time. Moth and insect enthusiasts Katy Emde and John Schneider will set up black (UV) lights...
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