Community Notes 04-20-2011

The 5th Annual Houston Peace Festival. The 5th Annual Houston Peace Festival will be taking place on May 14th from 1-8pm at Live Oak Friends Meeting House (1318 W. 26th St.). The coordinators are currently looking for organizations/vendors to participate. Registration is $20 (payable at the event) and that will include a table and two chairs at the event as…

Community Notes 04-13-2011

Sea Turtle Nesting Time. The Kemp’s ridley nesting season has begun all along the Texas coast. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has encouraged the public to immediately call 1-866-TURTLE-5 if a sea turtle is seen on the beach. This toll-free number sponsored by the Sea Turtle Restoration Project will provide information or try to reach the site. For more…

Community Notes 04-06-2011

Galveston FeatherFest. Galveston FeatherFest will be taking place from April 7 – 10. Everyone, whether a novice or expert, is encouraged to explore a variety of habitats, from beaches to bays, bay marshes to wetlands, and coastal prairies to upland wood mottes on a birding adventure. For more information, visit http://www.galvestonfeatherfest.com/. Texas Coastal Expo. The Texas General Land Office is proud…