Civic Scientist Lecture featuring Sylvia Earle. National Geographer Explorer and Oceanographer Sylvia Earle will be speaking at the Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University on February 12, 2013, at 6 p.m. (registration is required). As Chair of the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (at Texas A&M Corpus Christi), Dr. Earle will focus on the Gulf…
Biomimicry: Emulating Nature’s Genius to Inspire Innovation for a Sustainable Future. Learn about biomimicry at an adult lecture with Linda Paisley on February 6, 2013, at 7pm at the Nature Discovery Center (7112 Newcastle Street). Biomimicry offers a holistic and deeply rooted method for achieving true sustainability. Nature embodies more than four billion years of experience perfecting the designs and behaviors…
Green Drinks Houston. On January 29, 2013, from 6-8 pm, join Green Drinks Houston in “The Lab” at Down House to hear a few words from Chris Cusack, co-owner of Down House, a local restaurant that features competition-level coffee, locally sourced cuisine, and a quality-focused bar program. Next, hear from the dynamic Sherry Eichberger about building a business focused not only…