Community Notes 05-11-2011

Grant Proposals to Control Invasive Plant Species. The Pulling Together Initiative is seeking proposals that will help control invasive plant species. The project must prevent, manage, or eradicate invasive plants through a program of partnerships and public awareness. To learn more, visit http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=339200047. First Annual Meeting of the Chambers Recovery Team. “Challenges and Opportunities for Nature Tourism in Chambers County”…

Community Notes 05-01-2011

Wild Orchids of the Big Thicket. Orchid expert Joe Liggio will lead a walk in the Hickory Creek Unit of Big Thicket National Preserve on Saturday, May 7, to look for orchids. Participants should meet at the Sundew trailhead on CR 1910 at 10am. For more information call the preserve visitor center at 409-951-6700 or visit http://www.setxsocialcenter.com/NewsDetail.asp?id=1157. Eat this! Summer…

Community Notes 04-27-2011

Earth Day Celebration. Environmental Services and Parks and Recreation Departments from the city of Pasadena have organized an Earth Day Celebration at Burke-Crenshaw Park on April 30, 2011, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Join the City of Pasadena to learn about environmental conservation while enjoying a day of fishing. Bring a blanket or chairs and stay afterwards to enjoy…