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ENJOY, LEARN ABOUT, AND CARE FOR GOD’S GOOD CREATION
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSTON
REI CAMP COOKING BASICS FOR BACKPACKERS Mar. 3, 2 – 3:30 p.m., learn about equipment,
planning, preparation & tips/tricks for meals when backpacking, 7538 Westheimer, see classes &
events at www.rei.com learn, class, camp, walk, Houston
HIKE BUFFALO BAYOU Mar. 3, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., join group 11 mi. hiking outing along Buffalo Bayou, meet at Fun Fair Positive Soccer, 20150 Westheimer Pkwy., https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/calendar/ enjoy, walk, Houston
REI CAMINO 101 Mar. 4, 2 – 3:30 p.m., learn about history of Camino de Santiago, how to get
started, what to pack, getting there, accommodations & more, 7538 Westheimer, see classes &
events at www.rei.com learn, class, walk, Houston
Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center OWL PROWL Mar. 2, 7 - 9 p.m., learn about owls, meet live rehabilitated owls & take a hike to look for wild owls, ages 3+, 3997 River Dr., www.houstonaudubon.org enjoy, learn, walk, kids, bird, Houston
REI MOUNTAIN BIKING BASICS Feb. 20, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn about essential gear, safety &
responsibility on trail, 17717 Tomball Pkwy, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, cycle,
Houston
SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD DEADLINE Feb. 23, nominate an individual for their efforts in
climate communication & mitigation, http://gulfofmexicoalliance.org/announcements/events/ care,
Houston
REI WOMEN’S BACKPACKING BASICS Feb. 24, 12:30 – 2 p.m., overview of backpacking
planning, preparation & gear, Houston Climb Shop, 1401 Silver St., see classes & events at
www.rei.com learn, class, walk, Houston
RUN FOR WELLNESS Feb. 25, 8 a.m., free 5K run, George Bush Park, 16756 Westheimer Pkwy., https://thehwporg.presencehost.net/news-events/event-calendar.html enjoy, walk, park, Houston
REI WOMEN’S LEARN TO CLIMB Feb. 24, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., learn about gear, how to put on
harness, basics of belaying & climbing technique on indoor wall, Houston Climb Shop, 1401 Silver
St., see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, climb, Houston
BANDS IN LEVY PARK Mar. 24, 6 – 8 p.m., enjoy band playing in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ enjoy, park, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary MINDFUL MONDAYS Feb. 26 & Mar. 5, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (Mon. thru May 21), 15-minute lesson in cabin, followed by mindful practice in forest & finish by sharing over tea, 440 Wilchester Blvd., www.houstonaudubon.org learn, enjoy, class, tree, Houston
RUN FOR WELLNESS Mar. 4, 8 a.m., free 5K run, White Oak Bayou, https://thehwporg.presencehost.net/news-events/event-calendar.html enjoy, walk, park, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR NATIVE PLANT
GARDEN Mar. 3, 10 a.m. – noon, learn to get the most bang for your buck on native plants,
including selection, smart buying, how to get plants for free, common problems & how to avoid them,
4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ learn, class, garden, Houston
LIGHT DISTRIBUTION RIDE Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m., cyclists distribute bike lights to those riding after dark without lights, meet at Bike Houston at 6:30 p.m. begin riding at 7 p.m., 616 Hawthorne St., https://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!calendar care, enjoy, cycle, Houston
ANCIENT ART OF FERMENTATION Feb. 24, 8:30 - 11 a.m., learn basics of fermentation, taste
homemade ferments, start sauerkraut, fruit kimchi & garlic carrots, Eastside Farmers’ Market,
Eastside between Richmond & Alabama, http://urbanharvest.org/classes-calendar learn, class,
Houston
VISIT FROBERG FARM Feb. 20, 9 a.m., senior outing, strawberry picking at organic farm,
transportation provided from Fairbanks Library, 7122 Gessner Rd., http://apps.hcp4.net/sapevents/
enjoy, farmers, Houston
GROWING ORGANIC VEGETABLES SERIES Feb. 22, Mar. 8, Mar. 22, Apr. 5, Apr. 19, May 3 & May 17, 6:30 - 9 p.m., learn everything you want to know about growing vegetables, UH, Central Campus, McElhinney Hall, Cullen & Wheeler, http://urbanharvest.org/ learn, care, class, garden, Houston
HISTORIC CIVIL RIGHTS RIDE Feb. 24, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bike Houston member ride around various sites in Houston related to civil rights, meet at The Compound, 2305 Wheeler Ave. , https://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!calendar enjoy, cycle, Houston
FRUIT TREE TRAINING & PRUNING Feb. 24, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., learn principles of pruning & training fruit trees University of St. Thomas, Strake Hall, 3800 Montrose Blvd., http://urbanharvest.org/ learn, class, tree, Houston
THE PLAY EVERYWHERE TOUR Feb. 24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., family event with games & challenges, music & food, in Moody Park, 3725 Fulton, https:www.kaboom.org/tour enjoy, kids, park, Houston
LEARN TO RIDE CLASSES Feb. 21/Feb. 22 & Feb. 28/Mar. 1, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. & 6 – 7 p.m. and Mar. 3, 10 & 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. one-on-one classes by certified instructors to learn to ride a bike, for all ages, this is a two-part class, Rice University – BioScience Collaborative, 6500 Main St., https://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!calendar learn, class, cycle, kids, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science REALITY CHECK ongoing, various times, virtual reality environment, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, learn, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science BASIC ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDENING Feb. 24, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., learn to select site, build beds, plant, care for & maintain an organic vegetable garden, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.urbanharvest.org learn, class, tree, garden, Houston
Buffalo Bayou WELLNESS WALK Mar. 3, 9 – 10:30 a.m., walk with discussion of mental/physical health & benefits of time in nature, Buffalo Bayou Park, www.buffalobayou.org enjoy, learn, walk, park, Houston
ADAPTIVE SILVICULTURE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE Mar. 1, 2 p.m., webinar provides update on project to test eco-system specific climate change treatments in different forests
http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinars/adaptive-silviculture-for-climate-change-a-scientist-manager-national-network/view learn, lecture, media, tree, Houston
Nature Discovery Center LUNCH WITH THE BIRDS Mar. 7, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (Weds. thru May 9),
lunchtime stroll to watch for migratory birds, 7112 Newcastle, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/
enjoy, bird, walk, Houston
MANAGING TREE & FOREST HEALTH Feb. 21, noon, webinar discusses new & emerging
diseases in tree species ranging from palms to pines, http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinars/its-
not-a-disease-or-is-it-managing-tree-and-forest-health-in-palms-pines-and-more/view learn, lecture,
media, tree, Houston
Houston Zoo LEAP INTO ACTION FOR FROGS Feb. 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., family fun activities, learn about connections between zoo animals & wild species & how to help save wild animals, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/events-calendar/ enjoy, learn, animals, kids, Houston
CLIMATE ADAPTATION FUND Feb. 21, 1 p.m., webinar introduces the Climate Adaptation Fund, its
goals & request for proposal process, http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinars/wcs-climate/view
learn, lecture, media, animals, garden, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science JEWEL OF THE NILE GALA Mar. 3, fundraiser gala for the museum, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org care, Houston
OPENNSPECT TRAINING Feb. 21, 1 p.m., training via webinar on the OpenNSPECT tool that
performs land cover analysis, https://coast.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/training/opennspect.html learn,
class, media, Houston
VISIT SEA TURTLE FACILITY Mar. 1, 9 a.m., senior outing, visit sea turtle recovery facility,
transportation provided from Copperfield Church, 8350 Hwy. 6 N., http://apps.hcp4.net/sapevents/
enjoy, animals, Houston
Houston Zoo EDUCATOR NIGHT OUT Mar. 8, 6 – 9 p.m., learn hands-on cross-curricular STEAM activities using the nature outside your door, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/events-calendar/ learn, kids, Houston
U.H. FARMERS’ MARKET Feb. 28, 12 – 4 p.m., locally sourced & produced food items, plus non-food vendors, U.H. 4800 Calhoun Rd., Butler Plaza, see calendar at www.cechouston.org care, farmers, Houston
LEARN, GROW, EAT, GO TRAINING Feb. 27, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., training for educators on learn, grow, eat, go curriculum, Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd., https://harris.agrilife.org/event/lgeg-community-partner-training/ learn, class, kids, garden, Houston
STARGAZING Feb. 28, 3:30 p.m., senior outing, trip for stargazing in Pundt Park, telescopes will be
provided, transportation provided from Fairbanks Library, 7122 Gessner Rd.,
http://apps.hcp4.net/sapevents/ enjoy, park, Houston
DESIGNING GREEN HOMES & COMMUNITIES THRU PERMACULTURE Feb. 25, 12 – 4 p.m., & Mar. 4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., (certain Sat./Sun. thru Mar. 11), third course in permaculture design certificate program, modules 1 & 2 are pre-requisites, (2/25): Japhet Creek Park, (3/4): Animal Farm, http://urbanharvest.org/ learn, care, class, garden, Houston
Hermann Park STUDENT PERFORMANCES Mar. 3, noon, kids perform in the park, Lake Plaza,
6100 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/ enjoy, kids, park, Houston
Hermann Park TASTY TOMATOES Feb. 28, 6 – 7:30 p.m., learn how to grow tasty tomatoes,
McGovern Centennial Gardens, 6100 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/
learn, class, garden, park, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science A BUTTERFLY FLUTTER Feb. 24, 10 a.m. - noon, kids’ event offers arts, crafts, face painting, insect petting & more, fundraiser for museum, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.urbanharvest.org care, enjoy, kids, animals, Houston
TIMBER TAX FILING FOR 2017 Mar. 2, noon, webinar provides information on tax code changes impacting 2017 filing for private landowners & timber businesses, http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinars/timber-tax-filing-for-the-2017-tax-year/view learn, lecture, media, tree, Houston
PADDLE BUFFALO BAYOU Feb. 24, noon, join group paddling outing along Buffalo Bayou, Humble, https://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/events/ enjoy, boat, Houston
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center ANIMAL CARE PROGRAM ORIENTATION Feb. 24 & Mar. 3, 12 - 2 p.m., volunteers learn to work with all wildlife that center rehabilitates, 10801 Hammerly Blvd., http://www.twrcwildlifecenter.org/ learn, care, class, animals, Houston
Mandell Park KIDS GROWING Feb. 24, 10 a.m., kids & parents enjoy green & growing things in the
park, Mandell & Richmond Ave., http://www.friendsofmandellpark.org/html/all_events.html care,
enjoy, kids, garden, park, Houston
Hermann Park VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Mar. 3, 9:30 a.m., learn about becoming a garden
volunteer, 6100 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/ learn, care, garden, park,
Houston
Discovery Green ROLLER RINK OPENING PARTY Mar. 2, 5 – 10 p.m., party to celebrate opening
of roller rink in the park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ enjoy, tree, park, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science BOY SCOUT CLASSES TBD, classes for boy scouts at the museum; 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, enjoy, kids, Houston
Discovery Green HELLO TREES! A WALKING SERENADE thru Feb. 25, exhibit turns voice into
messages of light & music in oak allee, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ enjoy, walk,
tree, park, Houston
FOOD ALLERGY HEALTH CART IN LEVY PARK Mar. 4,1 – 2 p.m., learn about food allergies at
cart from Health Museum in the park, 3801 Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ learn, park,
Houston
Hermann Park LUNAR NEW YEAR FUNDRAISER Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m., fundraiser to benefit the
park, banquet for the lunar new year, Yao Restaurant & Bar, 9755 Westheimer Rd,
http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/ care, park, Houston
PEST MANAGEMENT FOR SPORT TURF Feb. 21, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., workshop for management of
turf grass in golf courses & other sporting facilities, Sharpstown Park Community Center, 6600
Harbor Town Dr., https://harris.agrilife.org/event/2018-pest-management-for-golf-sport-turf-systems/
learn, care, garden, animals, Houston
FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m., fundraiser for Recipe for Success, Neiman Marcus, 2600 Post Oak Blvd., http://recipe4success.org/events/events-page.html care, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science GIRL SCOUT CLASSES TBD, classes for girl scouts at the museum, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, enjoy, kids, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science FACES FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN ongoing, exhibit of photography of Antarctica, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, photo, animals, Houston
STEM CONFERENCE Mar. 3, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., K- 12 educators learn hands-on activities, research, programs relating to STEM, U.H. Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., https://aceware.uhcl.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&Course=18PDX01%20%20%20%20%20&DirectFrom=Schedule&Origin=PROFESSIONAL+DEVELOPMENT learn, conference, kids, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science MAKING HOUSTON A RESILIENT CITY Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m., speaker addresses challenges & opportunities that lie before Houston to deal with changing weather patterns, emerging economies & changing consumer preferences/needs, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, lecture, Houston
Discovery Green CONCERT IN THE PARK Mar. 1, 6:30 – 10 p.m., concert in the park, 1500
McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ enjoy, tree, park, Houston
PLANNING & EVALUATING EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS Mar. 1, 2 p.m., webinar teaches how to plan & evaluate education & outreach programs, given by the National Conservation Training Center, eight-week course, https://www.doi.gov/doilearn learn, media, class, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science INDUCED EARTHQUAKES: EXPERIMENTING UNINTENTIONALLY Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m., learn all about earthquakes induced by human activity, which are becoming more prevalent, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, lecture, energy, Houston
GLENWOOD CEMETARY WALKING TOUR Feb. 24, 10 a.m. – noon, historic walking tour of rolling,
wooded land near Buffalo Bayou, 2525 Washinton Ave.
http://www.preservationhouston.org/calendar/2018/2/24/historic-glenwood-cemetery-walking-tour-
5bgb4 enjoy, walk, Houston
URBAN FLOODING & INFRASTRUCTURE MOVING FORWARD FROM HARVEY Feb. 21, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., conference , top experts to discuss Houston post-Harvey, as well as land use, green infrastructure, climate change, & economic policies, Rice University, 6100 Main St., https://signup.rice.edu/Harvey/ learn, conference, water, energy, garden, Houston
NATIVE VEGETATION INVESTMENTS PAY CONSERVATION DIVIDENDS Mar. 1, 1 p.m., USDA webinar, learn about impact of native vegetation on soil conservation, water quality, air quality, soil health, forage, biomass, & wildlife, http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinars/native-vegetation-investments-pay-conservation-dividends/view learn, lecture, media, garden, animals, farmers, Houston
HOUSTON WILDERNESS ANNUAL LUNCHEON Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m., fundraiser for Houston
Wilderness, presentation of award, River Oaks Country Club, 1600 River Oaks Blvd.,
http://houstonwilderness.org/luncheon care, Houston
PACE LIFTOFF IN HOUSTON Feb. 28, 6 – 8 p.m., learn about Property Assessed Clean Energy, a financing vehicle for commercial property owners to finance energy & water saving improvements, Green Building Resource Center, 1002 Washington Ave., https://www.codegreenhouston.org/node/206 learn, meeting, energy, water, Houston
Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston JUSTICE ADVOCACY WORKSHOP Mar. 4, 2 p.m.,
speaker teaches you how to be most effective in your justice advocacy, also, preparation for climate
advocacy during Faith Climate Action Week in April, Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church,
2353 Rice Blvd., & online, register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-environmental-
network-of-houston-justice-advocacy-workshop-tickets-42404753760 learn, lecture, pollution, energy,
water, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science CABINET of CURIOSITIES ongoing, exhibit of thousands of
natural and man-made objects, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, Houston
REI FINDING THE RIGHT CLIMBING SHOE Feb. 21, 4:30 - 5 p.m., & Mar. 2, 7 – 7:30 p.m., learn
different styles of climbing shoes, proper fit & how to care for shoes, Houston Climb Shop, 1401
Silver St., see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, climb, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science 3D FILMS ongoing, wide variety of films being screened,
see www.hmns.org for current show times/offerings enjoy, learn, media, Houston
VEG OUT CHALLENGE Mar. 3, 2 – 3:30 p.m., learn about tongue/taste buds, eating a rainbow, sugar in the diet, & an anti-inflammatory diet, plus tasting menu & garden tours, 12581 Dunlap, http://westburycommunitygarden.org/ learn, enjoy, garden, Houston
STEWARDSHIP OF WATER Feb. 25, 6 p.m., free webinar addresses how to maintain the balance
between use of water resource & irreparable harm to these resources, register at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stewardship-of-the-waters-tickets-41481899478 learn, lecture, media,
water, Houston
STATE OF THE AIR GALA Feb. 21, 6:30 – 9 p.m., fundraiser for Air Alliance Houston, meal &
speakers, Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Dr., http://airalliancehouston.org/events/save-the-date-air-
alliance-houston-state-of-the-air-fundraiser/ care, pollution, Houston
WESTBURY COMMUNITY SPRING KICK-OFF MEETING Feb. 27, 6:15 – 7:45 p.m., meeting for seasoned and new gardeners to share ideas, refreshments, planting guide & more, Platou Community Center, 11655 Chimney Rock Rd., http://westburycommunitygarden.org/ learn, meeting, garden, Houston
RECOVERY FROM NATURAL DISASTERS Feb. 21, 7 p.m., disaster resilience expert to speak,
Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Brown Auditorium, 1001 Bissonnet St., https://kinder.rice.edu/ learn,
lecture, water, Houston
FOOD IN LEVY PARK Mar. 23, 5 – 9 p.m., Mar. 24, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. & Mar. 25,10 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
catering service in the park, 3801 Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ enjoy, park, Houston
BUILDING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES WITH GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE & HAZARD
MITIGATION Mar. 1, noon, webinar, speakers present two EPA/FEMA proof-of-concept projects in
which communities enhanced their resiliency, https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/green-
infrastructure-webcast-series#upcomingwebcasts learn, lecture, media, water, Houston
GRAZING & NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT Feb. 27, 1 p.m., USDA webinar, learn about nutrient management issues associated with grazing operations, http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinars/grazing-and-nutrient-management/view learn, lecture, media, animals, farmers, Houston
WALK FOR THE WOODS PROJECT Feb. 24, 9 a.m., fundraiser for The Woods Project which gives
youth experiences in the outdoors, registration begins at 8 a.m., 5K walk thru historic East End,
Ripley House Neighborhood Center, 4410 Navigation Blvd.,
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/930470/register/ care, kids, Houston
Houston Galveston Area Council RECYCLING ROUNDTABLE Feb. 22, 10 a.m. - noon,
presentation on electronics recycling, 3555 Timmons Ln., online & teleconference, http://www.h-
gac.com/community/recycling/solid-waste-and-recycling-workshops.aspx learn, lecture, recycle,
Houston
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING Feb. 24, 3 p.m., center members get annual update, 10801 Hammerly Blvd., http://www.twrcwildlifecenter.org/ learn, meeting, animals, Houston
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSTON
Houston Museum of Natural Science WEEKDAY LABS Feb. Get a Grip – learn how animals grip; Fossil Fuels – learn about fossil fuel formation & characteristics; both grades 1 – 8, Mar. Australian Wildlife – learn about flying foxes, venomous wonders & egg-laying mammals, grades 1 – 8; The Eyes Have It – dissection lab, learn about eye & how it functions, grades 5 – 10; 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, enjoy, kids, animals, Houston Mandell Park TOY SWAP Sat., 10 a.m. – noon, swap toys with other families, keep usable toys
from entering landfill, Mandell & Richmond Ave.,
http://www.friendsofmandellpark.org/html/all_events.html Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 care,
enjoy, kids, recycle, park, Houston
Discovery Green ORBIT SLAM 1st Fri., 6 – 8 p.m., writing and poetry workshop for ages 13 - 19,
1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunity Mar. 2 learn, park, Houston
YOGA AT LEVY PARK Tues./Thurs., 6 p.m. & Sat./Sun., 10 a.m., yoga class in the park, 3801
Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Feb. 20/Feb. 22 & Feb. 27/Mar. 1 and
Feb. 24/Feb. 25 & Mar. 3/Mar. 4 enjoy, learn, class, park, Houston
CO-HOUSING HOUSTON MEETING 1st Weds., 7 – 8 p.m., group promoting co-housing in Houston,
the Black Lab, 4100 Montrose Blvd., https://www.cohousinghouston.com/ Next Opportunity Mar. 7
learn, meeting, Houston
MEMORIAL VILLAGES FARMERS’ MARKET Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., farmers’ market, music, kids’ activities, food demonstrations, lectures & more, 1st Congregational Church, 10840 Beinhorn Rd., http://www.mvfarmersmarket.org/ Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 care, farmers, kids, Houston
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY Board Meeting 1st Tues., 6:30 p.m., board meeting open to the public, C Environmental Institute of Houston, UH – Clear Lake, http://npsot.org/wp/houston/ Next Opportunity Mar. 6 learn, meeting, garden, Houston
SWAMP SALON last Tues., 7 p.m., screening of completed or in progress short environmental films
with audience feedback, Rice Media Center, 2030 University Blvd.,
https://www.facebook.com/HoustonGreenFilmSeries Next Opportunity Feb. 27 enjoy, learn, media,
Houston
CENTRAL CITY CO-OP MARKET Weds., open market of organic & local fresh produce, Kindred Church, 2515 Waugh Dr., http://www.centralcityco-op.com/ Next Opportunities Feb. 21 & Feb. 28 care, farmers, Houston
Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center BIRD BUDDIES Fri., 10 – 11:30 a.m. (Sep. thru May), kids 3 – 5 discover birds & other animals, includes crafts, games & more, 3997 River Dr., http://houstonaudubon.org/programs/youth/ Next Opportunities Feb. 23 & Mar. 2 learn, enjoy, class, bird, kids, Houston
HOUSTON PARKS ACTIVITIES ongoing, variety of dates/times, many activities offered by the
Houston Parks Dept. for people of all ages in various city parks, from sports to tutoring to hands-on
stewardship projects and more, see the link to the listing here: http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/ enjoy,
park, Houston
PERFORMANCE FOR KIDS AT LEVY PARK 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat., 1 p.m., entertainment for kids in the
park, 3801 Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunity Mar. 3 enjoy, kids, park,
Houston
BIKE TOURS daily, Bayou City Bike Tours offers guided rides for groups along Heights Blvd. &
Buffalo Bayou, 1824 Spring St., http://www.bayoucitybiketours.com/book-a-tour/ enjoy, cycle,
Houston
DRUM JAM AT LEVY PARK 2nd Sun., 3 p.m., enjoy drum concert in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunity Mar. 11 learn, enjoy, class, kids, park, Houston
HOUSTON RENEWABLE ENERGY GROUP MEETING 3rd Tues., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., monthly meeting of group promoting renewable energy in Houston, Carnegie Neighborhood Library, 1050 Quitman St., http://houstonrenewableenergy.org/ Next Opportunity Feb. 20
PILATES AT LEVY PARK Sun., 9 a.m. & noon, (time alternates weekly), pilates class in the park,
3801 Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Feb. 25 & Mar. 4 enjoy, learn,
class, park, Houston
Discovery Green RECYCLING SATURDAYS most Sat., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., recycle paper, plastic and glass at the park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 care, recycle, park, Houston
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM WORKSHOP last Fri., 2 – 4 p.m., free workshop teaches basics of solar system installation & operation, covers types of solar arrays, costs, labor, permitting, energy savings & reliability, TXRX, 205 Roberts, http://houstonrenewableenergy.org/events/event-calendar/ Next Opportunity Feb. 23 learn, class, energy, pollution, Houston
Houston Zoo ZOO SPROUTS I one Thurs. or Sat./month, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., kids ages 18 – 23 months learn about animals thru activities designed to develop motor skills, meet/touch live animals, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., www.houstonzoo.org Next Opportunities Feb. 22, Topic: Happy Hearts & Mar. 8 & Mar. 10, Topic: Superb Sea Lions learn, enjoy, class, kids, animals, Houston
VEGAN FOR LIFE Meeting last Sat., 7 p.m., monthly meeting for vegans to plan activities &
activism, Central Market Community Room, 3815 Westheimer, http://www.vegan-for-
life.org/about.html Next Opportunity Feb. 24 learn, meeting, Houston
BIKE RIDES various days/times, join group rides, various locations, organized by Bike Barn stores,
http://bikebarn.com/articles/upcoming-rides-pg66.htm enjoy, cycle, Houston
VEGAN SOCIETY OF PEACE MONTHLY MEETING 2nd Sat., 6 – 9 p.m., potluck, presentations, food demons, product samples, door prizes & more, HCC, 3100 Main St., http://www.vegansocietyofpeace.org/vegan2ndsaturdays Next Opportunity Mar. 10 learn meeting, animals, Houston
Discovery Green SCREEN ON THE GREEN varies, family-friendly movie in the park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunity TBD enjoy, media, kids, park, Houston
Houston Zoo ZOO SPROUTS II one Mon. or Sat./month, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., (during school year), kids ages 2 – 3 learn about animals thru hands-on activities & meet/greet live animals, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., www.houstonzoo.org Next Opportunities Feb. 20, Topic: Grand Gorillas & Feb. 23, Topic: Happy Hearts learn, enjoy, class, kids, animals, Houston
Discovery Green PARKOUR Thurs., 6:30 - 8 p.m., experienced coaches turn work-out into play, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunity Mar. 1 enjoy, class, park, Houston
Discovery Green YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOP most Sat., 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., kids learn to express their thoughts & develop language skills, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 learn, class, kids, park, Houston
MOVIE IN LEVY PARK last Fri., 6:30 p.m., family movie in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Feb. 23 enjoy, media, kids, park, Houston
INTERVAL TRAINING AT LEVY PARK Tues., 6:30 p.m., high intensity interval training in the park,
3801 Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Feb. 20 & Feb. 27 enjoy, learn,
class, park, Houston
KEEP 5 ALIVE 2nd Sat., 9 – 11 a.m., volunteers pick up trash & clean flower beds in Fifth Ward Civic
Club, corner of Market & Lockwood, http://www.houstonbeautiful.org/news--events.html Next
Opportunity Mar. 10 care, pollution, garden, Houston
Houston Zoo ZOO SPROUTS III one Weds. or Sat./month, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Weds, 2 - 3 p.m. on Sat., kids ages 4 – 5 learn how animals interact with their environment & see if they can do
the same, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., www.houstonzoo.org Next Opportunities Feb. 21 & Feb. 24, Topic: Fabulous Frogs & Feb. 23, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Topic: Happy Hearts learn, enjoy, class, kids, animals, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science EARLY OPENING 2nd Sat., 8 a.m., the museum opens one
hour early for members on the second Saturday, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org, Next
Opportunity Mar. 10, Featuring: Family Programming 9 a.m. - noon enjoy, Houston
PUBLIC PIANO PLAY AT LEVY PARK Mon., Weds. & Fri., 4 – 6 p.m., Tues./Thurs., 10 a.m. – 2
p.m., play piano in the park or listen to others do so, 3801 Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/
Next Opportunities Feb. 19 - Feb. 23 & Feb. 26 - Mar. 2 & Mar. 5 enjoy, park, Houston
OLIVEWOOD CEMETERY CLEAN-UP 1st & 3rd Sat., 9 – 11 a.m., volunteers remove brush & do
landscaping at historic cemetery, 1300 Court St.,
http://www.descendantsofolivewood.org/category/events/ Next Opportunity Mar. 3 care, garden,
Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science PLANETARIUM SHOWS ongoing, times vary, wide variety
of shows, Burke Baker Planetarium, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., see www.hmns.org for offerings &
times enjoy, learn, media Houston
PLANT PROPAGATION WORKDAYS 2nd & 4th Thurs., 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers seed pots, bump up trays to 1-gallon containers, separate seedlings & weed pots of native plants, HPARD Greenhouse, 6501 Memorial Dr., [email protected] Next Opportunity Feb. 22
STORY TIME IN LEVY PARK Thurs., 10 a.m., kids enjoy a story in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Feb. 22 & Mar. 1 enjoy, kids, park, Houston
Bike Houston BOARD MEETING 2nd Tues., 7 – 8 p.m., board meeting open to public, Central Market, 3815 Westheimer, https://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!calendar Next Opportunity TBD learn, meeting, cycle, Houston
Hermann Park CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR most Fri., 10 - 11 a.m., little ones listen to story in McGovern Centennial Garden, 6100 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/ Next Opportunities Feb. 23 & Mar. 2 enjoy, boat, park, Houston
Exploration Green NATIVE TREE NURSERY WORK DAY certain Sat., 8 a.m. – noon, volunteers
re-pot, stake, & prune trees that will be used to transform a former golf course into greenspace,
Exploration Green nursery, 1801 Neptune Ln., Clear Lake,
http://www.explorationgreen.org/#!calendar/c1xzt Next Opportunity TBD care, tree, park, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science HMNS AFTER DARK usually monthly, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.,
museum open late one day/month, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org Next Opportunity Mar. 14
enjoy, learn, Houston
PRELUDE MUSIC SERIES AT LEVY PARK monthly, 4:30 p.m., enjoy music in the park, 3801
Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Apr. 7 enjoy, park, Houston
NATURE & ECLECTIC OUTDOORS MONTHLY MEETING date/time varies, informal meeting to
discuss upcoming events & volunteer opportunities, https://www.meetup.com/joinneo/events/ Next
Opportunity TBD learn, meeting, Houston
CANOEING/KAYAKING/SUP/SURFING daily, rentals, guided tours & lessons available, variety of
locations, Bayou City Adventures, 1520 Silver St., http://bayoucityadventures.org/ enjoy, boat,
Houston
Exploration Green TRAIL BLAZING DAY some Sat.s, 8 a.m. – noon, volunteers clear trails in new
park, 1801 Neptune Ln., Clear Lake, http://www.explorationgreen.org/#!calendar/c1xzt Next
Opportunity TBD care, walk, park, Houston
Hermann Park PEDAL BOATS Fri. - Sun., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., rent pedal boats to use on pond in Hermann Park, 6100 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/ Next Opportunities Feb. 23 – Feb. 25 & Mar. 2 – Mar. 5 enjoy, boat, park, Houston
SCIENCE AT LEVY PARK 4th Sat., 2 p.m., kids learn natural science in the park, taught by Houston
Museum of Natural Science, 3801 Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunity Feb.
24 learn, enjoy, class, kids, park, Houston
ZUMBA IN LEVY PARK Sun., 11 a.m. & Mon., 6:30 p.m., Zumba class in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Feb. 25/Feb. 26 & Mar. 4/Mar. 5 enjoy, learn,
class, park, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center SCIENCE SPROUTS some Thurs., 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
(during school year), kids 4 & 5 learn about science/nature, take guided walk, get up close with
nature, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next opportunities Feb. 22, Parts of a Plant
& Mar. 1, Beautiful Birds learn, kids, class, animals, tree, walk, Houston
HULLABALOO 3rd Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., cyclist get-together, location varies, partners each
month with a like-minded organization, snacks, refreshments, socializing & ride in area,
www.bikehouston.org Next Opportunity Mar. 15, Location: TBD enjoy, cycle, Houston
Memorial Park GROW OUT 2nd & 4th Thurs., 9a.m. - noon, volunteers work in park greenhouse to
care for native plants, south side of Memorial Dr. E., Memorial Loop & Crestwood,
http://www.volunteerhou.org/need/detail/?need_id=297472 Next Opportunity Feb. 22 care, garden,
Houston
SATURDAY MORNING WALKS Sat., 8 a.m., join group walk 3 – 4 mi. walk in Ray Miller Park,
http://www.meetup.com/Casual-Walking-and-Hiking-in-West-Houston/ Next Opportunities Feb. 24 &
Mar. 3 enjoy, walk, park, Houston
Sheldon Lake State Park PRAIRIE RESTORATION Tues., 8 a.m. – noon, ongoing restoration of
tall grass prairie, 14140 Garrett Rd, http://prairiepartner.org/ Next Opportunities Feb. 20 & Feb. 27
enjoy, park, garden, Houston
STORY IN LEVY PARK Thurs., 10 a.m., kids enjoy a story in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Feb. 22 & Mar. 1 enjoy, learn, class, park,
Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science FREE THURSDAYS Thurs., 2 – 5 p.m., free admission to
permanent exhibits, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org Next Opportunities Feb. 22 & Mar. 1
learn, Houston
Sheldon Lake State Park BIRD SURVEY 3rd Sat. (Sep. – May), bird survey in the park, contact
[email protected] for details, 14140 Garrett Rd. Next Opportunity Mar. 17 enjoy,
park, garden, Houston
KIDS BINGO NIGHT AT LEVY PARK Weds., 5:30 p.m., kids enjoy bingo in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Feb. 21 & Feb. 28 enjoy, kids, park, Houston
STORMWATER WETLAND PROGRAM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Thurs., 9 a.m. – noon,
volunteers propagate plants in nursery at Exploration Green, 1801 Neptune Ln., Clear Lake, or at
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson, Contact [email protected] for details,
http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunities Feb. 22 & Mar. 1 care, garden, water, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary NATURE WALK usually 4th Sat., 2 p.m. (except summer), enjoy a walk in the sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd., www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Feb. 24 enjoy, walk, Houston
WILDLIFE for LUNCH usually 3rd Thurs., 12 - 1 p.m., online course by expert on each monthly topic offered by Texas Wildlife Association, https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/ Next Opportunity TBD, Topic: TBD learn, class, media, animals, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary FAMILY WORK DAY usually 4th Sat., 9 a.m. – noon (except summer), maintain bird sanctuary, children 5+ welcome, 440 Wilchester Blvd., register with [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Feb. 24 care, kids, Houston
BOOTCAMP AT LEVY PARK Sat., 8:30 a.m., intense exercise class in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 enjoy, learn, class, park,
Houston
Exploration Green WORK DAY 2nd & 4th Sat., 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers plant along shores of the
new lake, 1800 Reseda, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunity Feb. 24 care, walk, park,
outside
PHOTO WORKSHOP AT LEVY PARK 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9 – 10:30 a.m., learn photography in the
park with Houston Center for Photography experts, 3801 Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/
Next Opportunity Mar. 1 learn, enjoy, class, photo, park, Houston
PAWSITIVE PUPS IN LEVY PARK 2nd Sun., 1 p.m., kids enjoy stories & therapy dogs in the park,
3801 Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunity Mar. 11 enjoy, kids, animals, park,
Houston
Sheldon Lake State Park WETLAND RESTORATION Weds., 9 a.m. – noon, ongoing restoration of
wetlands, 14140 Garrett Rd, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunities Feb. 21 & Feb. 28
enjoy, park, garden, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr TADPOLE TROOPERS one Sat./month, 9 – 10:15 a.m., 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. & 1 – 2:15 p.m., (during school year), kids ages 3 – 5 (with parent) learn natural science, do craft, walk outside, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next Opportunity Mar. 3, Topic: Snakes, Snakes & More Snakes learn, class, kids, animals, Houston
Exploration Green PLANT PROPAGATION Thurs., 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers propagate plants in
wetland nursery at Exploration Green, 1801 Neptune Ln., Clear Lake, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar
Next Opportunities Feb. 22 & Mar. 1 care, garden, park, Houston
Buffalo Bayou LOOKING BACK BOAT TOUR usually 4th Sat., 10 - noon, guided historical tour along Buffalo Bayou, from 150 Sabine St., www.buffalobayou.org Next Opportunity Feb. 24 enjoy, boat, park, Houston
Buffalo Bayou VOLUNTEER DAY 3rd or 4th Sat., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., volunteers help maintain the park, meet at Water Works, 105 Sabine St., https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BuffaloBayouPartnership/volunteerwaiver.html Next Opportunity TBD care, park, water, Houston
Buffalo Bayou 2nd SATURDAY BOAT RIDE usually 2nd Sat., time varies seasonally 30-minute boat rides along Buffalo Bayou, from 150 Sabine St., www.buffalobayou.org Next Opportunity TBD enjoy, boat, park, Houston
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office GREEN THUMB LECTURE (Jan – Oct.): 2nd Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Barbara Bush Library, 6817 Cypresswood Dr., 3rd Tues., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Spring Branch Memorial Library, 930 Corbindale, 3rd Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Ln, register 281-855-5600, http://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/. Next Opportunities TBD, TBD & TBD, respectively, Topic: TBD learn, lecture, garden, Houston
MOUNTAIN BIKING at ANT HILLS Tues., 6:15 p.m., join group ride at Hershey Park, 15200 Memorial, http://www.meetup.com/HoustonCyclingClub/ Next Opportunities Feb. 20 & Feb. 27 enjoy, cycle, park, Houston
MEYERLAND FARMERS’ MARKET Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., farmers sell their produce, Pilgrim
Lutheran Church, 8601 Chimney Rock, https://www.facebook.com/meyerlandfm/ Next Opportunities
Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 care, farmers, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB usually 3rd Thurs., 4 – 5:30 p.m. (during school year), school-age kids 6 - 12 learn about nature, make craft, take hike & more, 440 Wilchester Blvd., register with [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Mar. 22, Topic: Baby Animals learn, enjoy, kids, Houston
Buffalo Bayou WALKING TOUR usually 3rd Sat., (time varies seasonally) guided tour by naturalist, meet at Water Works, 105 Sabine St., www.buffalobayou.org Next Opportunity TBD enjoy, park, water, walk, Houston
ASHTON GARDEN RESTORATION DAYS 1st & 3rd Fri., 9 a.m. – noon, remove debris from Harvey & restore garden, park under Hardy Toll Rd. bridge, 21919 Inverness Forest Blvd., http://www.bayoulandconservancy.org/all-events Next Opportunity Mar. 2 care, park, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary SATURDAYS in NATURE usually 4th Sat., 1 – 4 p.m. (during school year), hands-on science program for families, 440 Wilchester Blvd., register with [email protected], http://www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Feb. 24, Topic: We Love Wildlife; Craft: Animal Valentines learn, enjoy, kids, Houston
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office GARDENS LECTURE (Jan – Oct.): 2nd Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Rd., http://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/ Next Opportunity TBD, Topic: TBD learn, lecture, garden, Houston
Discovery Green GREEN FLEA BY NIGHT usually 3rd Sat., 6 – 10 p.m., flea market, artful kitsch, vintage items, recycled/repurposed, collectibles & more, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/flea Next Opportunity TBD care, recycle, park, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr NATURALIST EXPLORERS one Sat. each month, 9 – 11 a.m. (during school year), kids ages 5 - 8 learn natural science thru instruction & hands-on activities, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next Opportunity Mar. 3, Topic: Armour learn, class, kids, Houston
HISTORIC HOUSTON SALVAGE WAREHOUSE open by appointment, purchase materials
reclaimed from historic homes, 4300 Harrisburg Blvd, (713) 522-0542, http://www.historichouston.org/
care, recycle, Houston
ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS MEETING quarterly, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., discuss tricks of the trade, local expert to speak each month, Citizen’s Environmental Coalition, 751 Silver St., #111, see calendar at www.cechouston.org Next Opportunity TBD learn, meeting, Houston
BIRD WALK usually 4th Sat., 8 a.m. (Sep. - May), meet at cabin, Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd., 713-464-4900 or http://www.houstonaudubon.org. Next Opportunity Feb. 24 enjoy, bird, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM 3 Mon.s/month, 1 – 3 p.m. (during school year), kids ages 5 - 12 learn natural science thru instruction, hands-on activities, & guided nature walks, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next Opportunities Feb. 26, Topic: Body Systems II & Mar. 5, Topic: Urban Farming learn, class, kids, Houston
Discovery Green SUNDAYS IN THE PARK Sun., 2 - 5 p.m., games available for use in the park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunity Mar. 4 enjoy, class, park, Houston
ECO-OLOGY Tues., 3 – 4 p.m., EXPLORATION Mon. 5 – 6 a.m., VEGAN WORLD Tues., 8 – 9 p.m., KPFT. Next opportunities Feb. 20, Feb. 26, Feb. 27, & Mar. 5 learn, care, media, Houston
RECYCLE ALMOST ANYTHING http://texastakeback.com/, a comprehensive guide to recycling. care, recycle, Houston, outside, media
Discovery Green STEM SATURDAYS Sat., 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., kids, accompanied by adult, learn science with fun, hands-on activities, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/flea Next Opportunity Mar. 3 learn, enjoy, kids, park, Houston
TOUR DE TACO 1st Fri., 6:45 p.m., join group ride leaving from Market Square Park, 301 Milam St., http://www.meetup.com/HoustonCyclingClub/ Next Opportunity Mar. 2 enjoy, cycle, outside
Discovery Green MY FIRST MUSIC LESSON 1st Sun., 3 - 4 p.m., kids learn music basics from professional musicians, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunity Mar. 4 enjoy, class, kids, park, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr BIRD COUNT 3rd Sat., 8 – 10 a.m., meet in front of center to document birds in arboretum, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next Opportunity Mar. 17 care, bird, Houston
Discovery Green YOGA Mon., 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., enjoy yoga in the park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunity Mar. 5 enjoy, class, park, Houston
Wildlife Center VOLUNTEER TRAINING usually 3rd Sat., 10 – 11:30 a.m., (except Nov./Dec.) 7007 Katy Rd, 713 861-9453, http://www.wildlifecenteroftexas.org/. Next opportunity Mar. 17 learn, care, animals, Houston, class
SIERRA CLUB Monthly Meeting 2nd Thurs., 7 – 10 p.m., St. Stephen's Pecore Hall, 1805 W. Alabama, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/ Next Opportunity Mar. 8, Topic: Harris County Flood Control & Prairie Restoration care, learn, Houston
Houston Galveston Area Council PARKS & NATURAL AREAS Meeting usually 2nd Mon., 1:30 –
3:30 p.m., discussion of parks/natural areas in 13-county region, 3555 Timmons Ln., justin.bower@h-
gac.com Next Opportunity Mar. 12 learn, meeting, park, Houston
Discovery Green MEDITATION Mon., 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., slow down in this meditation practice, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunity Mar. 5 enjoy, class, park, Houston
PROJECT BLAZING STAR usually 1st & 2nd Sat., 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers plant native grasses,
forbes & wildflowers, Bayou Parklands, meet at pavilion near 6520 Almeda, parking lot P,
http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunity Mar. 3 care, garden, Houston
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY Monthly Meeting 2nd Mon., 6:45 p.m., University of Houston – Clear Lake, Clear Lake http://npsot.org/wp/houston/ Next opportunity Mar. 12, Topic: TBD learn, meeting, lecture, garden, Houston
URBAN FOREST MICRO-GRANT 15th of each month, deadline to apply for micro matching (1:1) grant of $500, http://www.texasurbantrees.org/ Next Deadline Mar. 15 care, tree, Houston
Houston Galveston Area Council ORGANICS RECOVERY ROUNDTABLE quarterly, meeting
promotes recovery of food waste & other organic materials, 3555 Timmons Ln., erin.livingston@h-
gac.com, Next Opportunity TBD learn, care, meeting, garden, Houston
BAYOU RIDE 1st Sun., 8 – 11 a.m., Bike Houston offers guided educational ride, start at NikosNikos
Market Square, 301 Milam, moderate pace with stops, www.bikehouston.org Next Opportunity Mar. 4
enjoy, cycle, water, Houston
PLANT IT FORWARD FARM STAND Tues., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. & Sat., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., farm-fresh
produce for sale from local Plant it Forward farms, Tues: Plant It Forward Warehouse, 4030
Willowbend Blvd., Sat: University of St. Thomas, 1318 Sul Ross St., see calendar at
www.cechouston.org Next Opportunities Feb. 20/Feb. 24 & Feb. 27/Mar. 3 care, farmers, Houston
Houston Galveston Area Council LIVABLE HOUSTON INITIATIVE 4th Weds., 12 - 1:30 p.m.,
discuss vision of desired future for Houston residents & how to achieve, 3555 Timmons Ln.,
[email protected] Next Opportunity Feb. 28 learn, meeting, park, Houston
LOCAL ECONOMY ACTION GROUP Meeting 2nd Weds., 6:30 p.m., seedbed for approaches to
sustainable businesses, Start Houston, 1121 Delano St., Next Opportunity Mar. 14 care, meeting,
learn, Houston
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY RECYCLING COALITION 2nd Thurs., 12 – 1:30 p.m. (most months),
webinar shares information among those working on waste reduction on college campuses,
http://curc3r.org/webinars/2017-webinar-series/ Next Opportunity TBD, Topic: TBD learn, media,
pollution, Houston
BAT CHAT 1st, 3rd, & 4th Fri., 30 min. before sunset, Waugh Street Bridge Allen Pkwy & Waugh, www.waughbatmonitor.org Next Opportunity Feb. 23 & Mar. 2 learn, enjoy, animals, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary RUMMEL CREEK STREAM TEAM WORK DAY 4th Sat., (in season) remove invasives/litter, plants natives, 440 Wilchester Blvd., contact [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity TBD care, water, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center NATURE REVEALED usually one Sat./month, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. & some Tues., 2 – 4 p.m., learn about plants & animals, ages 13+, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org Next Opportunity Feb. 24, Topic: Woodpeckers learn, class, animals, garden, Houston
CITY HALL FARMERS’ MARKET Weds., 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., (except summer/winter) in front of
city hall, 901 Bagby, www.urbanharvest.org Next Opportunities Feb. 21 & Feb. 28 care, farmers,
Houston
TRANSITION HOUSTON Monthly Meeting usually 1st Tues., 7 – 9 p.m., Group supports transition from oil dependency to local resilience, location varies, www.transitionhouston.org Next Opportunity Mar. 6 learn, meeting, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary TUESDAY TRAIL CREW Tues., 9 a.m. – noon, trail maintenance, 440 Wilchester Blvd., contact [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunities Feb. 20 & Feb. 27 care, walk, Houston
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION usually 2nd Sat., 10 – 11:30 a.m., learn to care for animals in center, 10801 Hammerly Blvd., http://www.twrcwildlifecenter.org/ Next Opportunity Mar. 10 care, learn, class animals, Houston
NATURE PHOTO ASSOC Meeting usually 1st Weds., 7 p.m., (Sep. – May) meet at library, Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd., 713-464-4900, http://www.houstonaudubon.org/ Next Opportunity Mar. 7, Topic: TBD enjoy, photo, bird, Houston
HOUSTON CLIMATE PROTECTION ALLIANCE Meeting usually 2nd Sun., 1:15 p.m., speakers on climate science, 1st Unitarian Church, 5200 Fannin, http://www.houstonclimateprotection.org/ Next Opportunity Mar. 11 learn, meeting, energy, pollution, Houston
Houston Audubon ARCHBISHOP FIORENZA PARK BIRD SURVEY usually 4th Weds., 8 a.m., join group to survey birds, 13551 Westpark, [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org, Next Opportunity Feb. 28 care, enjoy, walk, park, bird, Houston
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office OPEN GARDEN DAY 4th Tues., (except Dec.), 8:30 – 11 a.m., workshop & childrens’ activity at 10 a.m., self-guided garden tours, 3033 Bear Creek Dr., 3rd Mon, 8:30 – 11 a.m., 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Rd, fun & education for adults/kids, http://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/ Next Opportunity TBD learn, enjoy, garden, kids, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary NATIVES NURSERY VOLUNTEERS Fri., a.m., separate seedlings, re-pot plants, 440 Wilchester Blvd., contact [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunities Feb. 23 & Mar. 2 care, garden, Houston
CITIZENS’ TRANSPORTATION COALITION Meeting 3rd Thurs., 5:30 p.m., group focusing on public transportation, Rudyard’s Pub, 2010 Waugh, http://www.ctchouston.org/wordpress/ Next Opportunity Mar. 15 learn, meeting, pollution, Houston
HOUSTON CRITICAL MASS Cycling Event last Fri., 7 p.m., meet other cyclists at Market Square Park in downtown to ride around Houston, to make Houston more bike-friendly. http://houstoncriticalmass.com/ Next opportunity Feb. 23 care, enjoy, cycle, Houston
BAYOU BIKERS 1st Sun., 8 a.m., meet at Market Square, bike 25 – 40 miles. http://www.marketsquarepark.com/calendar/ Next opportunity Mar. 4 enjoy, cycle, Houston
GARDEN VOLUNTEERS Mon. & Sat., 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., volunteers work in community garden, 3201 Airline, Facebook.com/beautys-community-garden Next Opportunities Feb. 24/Feb. 26 & Mar. 3/Mar. 5 care, garden, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center PHENOLOGY WALK 2nd & 4th Sat., 9 a.m., guided walk along phenology trails, 4501 Woodway Dr., Next Opportunity Feb. 24 learn, walk, Houston
Rice University FARMERS MARKET Tues., 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., 5491 Greenbriar. http://dining.rice.edu/farmers-market/ Next Opportunities Feb. 20 & Feb. 27 care, farmers, Houston,
SENIOR BIRDING BUS TRIPS usually monthly, day varies, normally 8 or 9 a.m., bus transport
from Memorial City Mall, snack & guide, reservations required, [email protected],
Next opportunity Mar. 5, Location: Cullinan Park, Sugar Land & Brazos River Corridor enjoy, learn,
walk, bird, Houston
Houston Audubon HOUSTON BOTANIC GARDEN BIRD SURVEY usually 1st Thurs., 7:30 a.m., join group to survey birds, 8505 N. Bayou Dr., [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org, Next Opportunity Mar. 1 care, enjoy, walk, park, bird, Houston
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY Monthly Meeting 3rd Thurs., 6:45 – 9:30 p.m., Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://npsot.org/wp/houston/ Next opportunity Mar. 15, Topic: TBD learn, meeting, lecture, garden, Houston
HOUSTON RE-MARKET 4th Sat., 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 4302 Harrisburg Blvd, Sustainable crafts, garage sales, swap meet, and recycling drop-off, Next opportunity Feb. 24 care, recycle, Houston
Nature Discovery Center CURIOUS KIDS Tues., 10 – 11:15 a.m. or 4 – 5:15 p.m. (during school
year), pre-K science program, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Next
Opportunities Feb. 20 & Feb. 27 learn, enjoy, class, kids, Houston
CHALLENGES & TREATMENT SOLUTIONS FOR SMALL WATER SYSTEMS monthly, 1 p.m., monthly webinar by EPA to communicate with drinking water systems professionals, https://www.epa.gov/water-research/small-systems-monthly-webinar-series Next Opportunity Feb. 27, Topic: Small Systems Funding learn, lecture, media, water, Houston
GREATER EAST END FARMERS’ MARKET Sun., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 2700 block of Navigation, across from Ninfa’s, eastendhouston.com/market Next opportunities Feb. 25 & Mar. 4 care, farmers, Houston
Nature Discovery Center JUNIOR SCIENTISTS Thurs., 4 – 5:30 p.m. (during school year), kids 6
– 10 explore natural world thru hands-on investigations & experiments, enriched with crafts, games &
more, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Next Opportunities Feb. 22 & Mar. 1
learn, enjoy, class, kids, Houston
City of Houston MATTRESS RECYCLING 2240 Central Street or 5565 Kirkpatrick. Weds. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Daylight Savings Time) & 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Non-Daylight Savings Time) care, recycle, Houston
Nature Discovery Center TREE I.D.WALK 1st Sat., 10 – 11 a.m. guided tree walks in park to learn
to identify trees, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Next Opportunity Mar. 3
learn, enjoy, walk, tree. park, Houston
TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE on PBS Mon. – Fri., 6 p.m. & Sat. 3 p.m., HTTP://WWW.HOUSTONPUBLICMEDIA.ORG/TV8/ Next opportunities Feb. 19 – Feb. 23 & Feb. 24 and Feb. 26 – Mar. 2 & Mar. 3 learn, Houston, outside, park, animals, media
HOUSTON COMMUNITY TOOLBANK WAREHOUSE TOUR 3rd Thurs., 9 – 10 a.m., toolbank lends tools to nonprofits, community groups & corporate volunteers doing charitable work, 1215 Gazin St., http://www.houstontoolbank.org/ Next Opportunity Mar. 15 care, Houston
Houston Audubon BIRDING CLASS & FIELD TRIP one Sat./month & a prior weekday, birding class at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd., followed by birding trips in/outside Houston for ages 12+, see calendar at www.houstonaudubon.org Next Opportunities Class Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Topic: Sparrows; Trip: Feb. 24, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Location: TBD enjoy, learn, bird, Houston
VOLUNTEER TUESDAYS Tues., 9 – 11 a.m., volunteer in demonstration habitat, Environmental Institute of Houston, UH-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/EIH Next Opportunities Feb. 20 & Feb. 27 care, garden, Houston
Houston Audubon MEMBER FIELD TRIP usually 4th Sat., birding trips in/outside Houston for ages 12+, members of Houston Audubon, see calendar at www.houstonaudubon.org Next Opportunities Feb. 24, 8 a.m., Location: Brazos Bend State Park enjoy, bird, Houston
WHITE OAK BAYOU BOARD MEETING 2nd Tues. (except November), 7 – 8 p.m., monthly board meeting of the White Oak Bayou Association, location varies, to attend, call them at 765-426-1743,
http://whiteoakbayou.org Next Opportunity Mar. 13 learn, meeting, water, Houston
CHIMNEY ROCK FARMERS’ MARKET 1st Sun., 12 – 4 p.m., local artists & farmers sell their products; also art reception from 2 – 4 p.m., 3300 Chimney Rock Rd., #100, facebook.com/chimneyrockmarket Next Opportunity Mar. 4 care farmers Houston
Houston Zoo MEMBER MORNINGS 1st Sat., 8 a.m., members get in one hour early, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., www.houstonzoo.org Next opportunity Mar. 3, Topic: Aquarium enjoy, animals, Houston
WESTBURY COMMUNITY GARDEN WORK DAY usually 4th Sat., 12:30 – 4 p.m., volunteers tend the garden, 12581 Dunlap, http://westburycommunitygarden.org/ Next Opportunity Feb. 24 care, garden, Houston
WESTBURY COMMUNITY GARDEN BOARD MEETING 3rd Tues., 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., monthly board meeting open to all garden members, Platou Community Center, 11655 Chimney Rock,
http://westburycommunitygarden.org/ Next Opportunity Feb. 20 learn, care, garden, meeting, Houston
YOUR LIVABLE GARDEN Radio Show Sat., 6 – 8 a.m. KSEV 700 AM & Sun., 9 – 11 a.m. KPRC 950 AM. Next opportunities Feb. 24/Feb. 25 & Mar. 3/Mar. 4 learn, Houston, garden, media
Nature Discovery Center MONDAY MORNING GARDENING usually 1st Mon., 9:30 a.m. – noon
(except summer), learn about native plant gardening & assist center, 7112 Newcastle St,
http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Next Opportunity Feb. 26 learn, care, garden, Houston
Hogg Bird Sanctuary BIRD SURVEY usually 3rd Sat., 8:30 - 11 a.m., 1 Westcott St., Contact Aaron at [email protected] or 713-781-1372, http://www.houstonaudubon.org/ Next opportunity Mar. 17 care, Houston, bird
Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center GIRL SCOUT CLASSES occasionally during school year, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., birds & bayous for brownies & juniors, 3997 River Dr., www.houstonaudubon.org, Next Opportunity Apr. 7, Topic: Brownies – Outdoor Art Creator learn, enjoy, class, kids, Houston
Houston Zoo FREE AFTERNOON 1st Tues., noon - closing, (Sep. – May) visit zoo for free, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., www.houstonzoo.org Next opportunity Mar. 6 enjoy, animals, Houston
WOODLAND PARK BIRD SURVEY usually 3rd Sat., 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., join group for birding, 212 Parkview, [email protected] or www.houstonaudubon.org, Next opportunity Mar. 17 enjoy, walk, bird, Houston
BUTTERFLY ENTHUSIASTS OF SOUTHEAST TX MEETING 1st Tues. (every other month), 7 p.m., social & lecture at each meeting, Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park
Dr., http://www.naba.org/chapters/nababest/ Next Opportunity Apr. 3 learn, meeting, animals, Houston
Willow Waterhole Reserve BIRD COUNT 3rd Sat., 8 – 11 a.m., http://wwgc.org/ or www.houstonaudubon.org, Next opportunity Mar. 17 care, bird, Houston
MASTER NATURALIST Monthly Meeting 1st Thurs., 6:30 – 9 p.m., guest speaker at each meeting, Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion, 1500 Hermann Dr., http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next opportunity Mar. 1 learn, lecture, meeting, Houston
Hermann Park BIRD SURVEY 2nd Mon., 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. Call Jim or Harlan at 713-932-1639, www.houstonaudubon.org, Next Opportunity Mar. 12 care, bird, Houston
Houston Galveston Area Council PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE Subcommittee Meeting 3rd Thurs., bimonthly, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., 3555 Timmons Lane, Call 713-993-2497, Next opportunity Mar. 15 learn, cycle, meeting, Houston
EASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET Sat., 8 a.m. – noon, 300 Richmond Ave., www.urbanharvest.org
Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 care, farmers, Houston
FOOD POLICY WORKGROUP Monthly Meeting 2nd Weds., 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Bring your own lunch, Upper Kirby Building,3015 Richmond Ave, RSVP [email protected], Next opportunity Mar. 14 learn, meeting, Houston
HOUSTON URBAN GARDENERS Meeting 2nd Mon., 6:30 pm, 1475 W. Gray, 832-345-7333, http://www.houstonurbangardeners.org/where-we-meet/ Next opportunity Mar. 12, Topic: TBD care, learn, meeting, garden, Houston
BRAYS BAYOU ASSOCIATION MEETING 3rd Mon., 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., monthly meeting of the
association, speaker at each meeting, The Gathering Place, 5310 S. Willow Dr., Contact
[email protected] Next Opportunity Mar. 19 learn, meeting, water, Houston
Nature Discovery Center BELLAIRE GARDEN CLUB Meeting 1st Thurs., 7 p.m., 7112 Newcastle
St, Bellaire, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/, Next opportunity Mar. 1 learn, enjoy, kids,
Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center NATURALLY WILD FAMILIES one Sat./month, times varies, outdoor experiences for families with naturalist guide/instructor, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org Next Opportunity TBD, Topic: TBD learn, enjoy, kids, Houston
HEIGHTS EPICUREAN MARKET 1st Sat., 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., crafts, produce, & more, race
United Methodist Church, 1245 Heights Blvd., http://heightsepicurean.com/ Next Opportunity Mar. 3
care, farmers, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary TITMOUSE CLUB Tues. & Wed, 10 a.m., (Sep. – May), ages 2.5 - 5, stories, hands-on activities, nature walks & crafts, [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org, Next Opportunities Feb. 20 & Feb. 21, Topic: What do Animals Eat & Feb. 27 & Feb. 28, Topic: Gardening for Kids enjoy, learn, kids, animals, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center BOY SCOUTING CLASSES occasionally, times varies, boy scouts learn about nature, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org Next Opportunity Mar. 17, 1 – 3 p.m., Topic: Webelos – Into the Woods enjoy, learn, kids, Houston
HEART & SOUL ACTION GROUP MEETING 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., group supporting simpler living, http://www.transitionhouston.org/ Next Opportunity Feb. 22 care, learn, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center GIRL SCOUTING CLASSES monthly, times varies, girl scouts learn about nature, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org. Next Opportunities Mar. 17, 9 – 11 a.m. (Brownies – Topic: Bugs); 1 – 3 p.m. (Brownies – Bugs); 9 a.m. – noon, (Juniors – Geochacher) learn, enjoy, kids, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center TYKE HIKE some Mon.s, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., (except June/July), kids 18 mo. – 3 with parent, story, craft & stroller-friendly hike, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org. Next Opportunities Feb. 26 & Mar. 5 enjoy, learn, walk, kids, Houston
OUTDOOR NATURE CLUB, ORNITHOLOGY Meeting 1st Mon., 6:30 – 8 p.m., 713-664-5206,
Tracey Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Dr., Speaker each month,
http://www.outdoornatureclub.org/ Next opportunity Mar. 5, Topic: TBD learn, Houston, meeting,
lecture, bird
WESTCHASE FARMERS MARKET Thurs., 3 – 6 p.m., Parking lot of St. Cyril's of Alexandria
Church,10503 Westheimer Rd., westchasedistrictfarmersmarket.com Next Opportunities Feb. 22 &
Mar. 1 care, farmers, Houston
NATIVE PRAIRIES ASSOCIATION of TEXAS Meeting usually 4th Weds. (except Nov./Dec.), 6:45
– 8:30 p.m., McGovern Centennial Gardens, 1500 Hermann Dr., Speaker each month,
[email protected], https://hnpat.wordpress.com/ Next opportunity Feb. 28, Topic: A Texas
Plan for the Texas Coast learn, meeting, lecture, Houston
Don Greene Park WORK DAY 3rd Sat., 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers work to restore new pocket park,6009 Cypress St., www.facebook.com/friendsofdongreene Next Opportunity Mar. 17 care, garden, park, Houston
HOUSTON CANOE CLUB MEETING 2nd Weds., 7 p.m., meeting of canoeing enthusiasts, Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet St. http://www.houstoncanoeclub.org/ Next Opportunity Mar. 14 learn, meeting, boat, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center BIRD WALK 2nd Sat., 8 - 10 a.m., (except summer), enjoy relaxed guided walk to look for/observe birds, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org Next Opportunity Mar. 10 enjoy, walk, bird, Houston
ELEANORA’S MARKET Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., farmers & artisans sell their wares, Cavatore Italian
Restaurant, 2120 Ella Blvd., http://eleanorasmarket.com/ Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 care,
farmers, Houston
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS EXCHANGE Meeting usually 1st Weds., (Feb., May, Aug., Nov.), time varies, potluck meeting to share ideas/resources, location varies, [email protected] http://hunstem.uhd.edu/EEE/ Next opportunity TBD Details: TBD learn, meeting, kids, Houston
ENJOY, LEARN ABOUT, AND CARE FOR GOD’S GOOD CREATION
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE HOUSTON
HIKE LONGHORN CAVERN STATE PARK & TOUR CAVERN Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., join outing for short hikes in the park, followed by tour of the cavern at 11 a.m., meet at visitor center, Burnet, https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/calendar/ enjoy, walk, park, outside
REI FIND YOUR PARK: BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK Feb. 23, 6:30 – 8 p.m., learn about one of
the best spots to recreate in Texas, Katy Climb Shop, Katy, see classes & events at www.rei.com
learn, class, walk, park, outside
Houston Museum of Natural Science COLLECTION OF HISTORY, MYSTERY & WONDER Mar. 2, opening of new exhibit about wunderkammern, collections made during the renaissance of variety of objects, Sugarland, www.hmns.org enjoy, outside
TREE PLANTING COMPETITION Feb 24, 10 a.m., teams of up to 11 people compete to properly
plant 100 trees in the shortest time, registration deadline Feb. 16, Harris County flood Control Basin,
Tomball, http://haufc.org/events/upcoming-events/ care, tree, outside
TEXAS LAND CONSERVATION CONFERENCE Feb. 28 – Mar. 2, variety of topics addresses, Hilton Austin Airport, Austin, https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=2026082 learn, conference, garden, outside
Houston Museum of Natural Science COLLECTION OF HISTORY, MYSTERY & WONDER Mar. 2, 6 – 10 p.m., member event in conjunction with opening of new exhibit about wunderkammern,
collections made during the renaissance of variety of objects, complimentary drinks & light bites, Sugarland, www.hmns.org enjoy, outside
Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston JUSTICE ADVOCACY WORKSHOP Mar. 4, 2 p.m.,
speaker teaches you how to be most effective in your justice advocacy, also, preparation for climate
advocacy during Faith Climate Action Week in April, online, register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-environmental-network-of-houston-justice-advocacy-
workshop-tickets-42404753760 learn, lecture, pollution, energy, water, outside
HIKE LAKE HOUSTON WILDERNESS PARK Feb. 25, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., join group 10mi. hike in park, meet at nature center, New Caney, https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/calendar/ enjoy, walk, park, outside
SAN MARCOS RIVER CLEAN-UP Mar. 2, 5 p.m., join group paddling outing along San Marcos River to remove trash/debris, camping available, San Marcos, https://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/events/ or http://www.houstoncanoeclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=2&club_id=496051 care, enjoy, boat, camp, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center GATOR BASKING DAYS Mar. 3, 2:30 p.m., discussion of alligator biology & predator – prey relationships, followed by bayou exploration by boat, adults only, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, www.abnc.org enjoy, learn, animals, boat, outside
Houston Galveston Area Council RECYCLING ROUNDTABLE Feb. 22, 10 a.m. - noon,
presentation on electronics recycling, online & teleconference, http://www.h-
gac.com/community/recycling/solid-waste-and-recycling-workshops.aspx learn, lecture, recycle,
outside
PADDLE/CAMP ANGELINA RIVER Feb. 27, 10 a.m., join group paddling outing along Angelina River, Jasper County, https://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/events/ enjoy, boat, outside
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Garden NATURE EXPLORE EDUCATOR WORKSHOP Feb. 24, 9 a.m. – noon & 1 – 4 p.m., two workshops in one day, a.m. workshop on providing indoor & outdoor movement activities to help kids develop body control; p.m. workshop on tools to cultivate a joyful approach to teaching with an appreciation for the world & the people around us, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks/Mercer/Programs learn, class, kids, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center OWL PROWL/NIGHT HIKE Mar. 3, 5:45 p.m., walk thru the woods to look and listen for owls, ages 6+, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, www.abnc.org enjoy, walk, kids, bird, outside
REI MAP & COMPASS NAVIGATION – LEVEL 2 Mar. 3, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., learn to take on more
challenging navigation problems such as navigating around obstacles, planning more effective routes
& strategies in case you get lost, Cullinan Park, Sugarland, see classes & events at www.rei.com
learn, class, walk, outside
Spring Creek Greenway & Nature Center JOG WITH A NATURALIST Feb. 24, 10 a.m. – noon, jog around park with naturalist, learn while you run, Spring, http://www.bayoulandconservancy.org/all-events enjoy, learn, walk, park, outside
PLANNING & EVALUATING EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAMS Mar. 1, 2 p.m., webinar teaches how to plan & evaluate education & outreach programs, given by the National Conservation Training Center, eight-week course, https://www.doi.gov/doilearn learn, media, class, outside
Jesse Jones Park WINTER WOODS ORIENTEERING Feb. 24, 10 a.m. – noon, enjoy walk in winter forest without fire ants, mosquitoes or snakes & learn to follow an off-trail course with a compass, ages 10+, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks/Jones/Programs enjoy, learn, kids, walk, park, outside
GRAZING & NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT Feb. 27, 1 p.m., USDA webinar, learn about nutrient management issues associated with grazing operations, http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinars/grazing-and-nutrient-management/view learn, lecture, media, animals, farmers, outside
CAMP/HIKE PALO DURO & CAPROCK CANYON STATE PARKS Feb. 23 –Feb. 26, join group outing to camp/hike in two state parks, Palo Duro & Caprock Canyon, will also hike in Enchanted rock State Natural Area, can join hikes without camping, Canyon, https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/calendar/ enjoy, walk, camp, park, outside
GROWING BLUEBERRIES Feb. 24, 10 – 11:30 a.m., class covers varieties for this area, site
selection & preparation, planting, spacing, fertilizing & pruning, Galveston County Agrilife Extension
Office, La Marque, https://aggie-
horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/educ_programs/educational_programs_0218.htm learn, class, tree,
outside
HOW TO GROW NATIVE MILKWEED Feb. 24, 1 – 3 p.m., class presents information on importance
of milkweed to Monarch butterflies, how to propagate native milkweek & how to create a pollinator
habitat/Monarch waystation, Galveston County Agrilife Extension Office, La Marque, https://aggie-
horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/educ_programs/educational_programs_0218.htm learn, class,
garden, animals, outside
GUIDED TOUR OF GALVESTON ISLAND Feb. 23, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., guided birding tour,
transportation provided, ages 12+, Galveston, http://www.birdingforfun.com/events.html#BB enjoy,
bird, outside
REI BIKE MAINTENANCE: CLEANING & DETAILING Feb. 28, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn to properly
clean & detail your bike keeping performance & the environment in mind, 18750 Gulf Frwy.,
Friendswood, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, cycle, outside
MATAGORDA RAPTOR TOUR Feb. 24, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., guided birding tour to see up to 12 species
of raptors, transportation provided, ages 12+, Galveston,
http://www.birdingforfun.com/events.html#BB enjoy, bird, outside
FRUIT TREE & TOMATO SALE Feb. 24, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., wide variety of fruit trees available for purchase, plus tomatoes, preview at 8 a.m., Pasadena Fairgrounds, Campbell Hall, Pasadena, https://harris.agrilife.org/event/2018-p2-fruit-tree-and-tomato-sale-and-workshops/ care, learn, garden, outside
VISIT BLUE HERON GOAT FARM Feb. 23, 9 a.m., senior outing, trip goat farm & shop in Brenham,
transportation provided from Kingwood Community Center, Kingwood,
http://apps.hcp4.net/sapevents/ enjoy, animals, outside
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY OF TEXAS SPRING SYMPOSIUM Feb. 24, variety of topics covered at this conference, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, http://txmn.org/coastal/ learn, conference, garden, outside
MINI-TOUR OF GALVESTON’S WEST END Mar. 2, 8 - 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., or 1:30 –
3:30 p.m., short guided birding tour to see shore birds, transportation provided, ages 12+, Galveston,
http://www.birdingforfun.com/events.html#BB enjoy, bird, outside
SOIL – YOUR ULTIMATE WATER RESERVOIR – TAPPING THE POTENTIAL Feb. 28, 7 p.m.,
lecture by soil expert on how to reduce irrigation, Houston Advanced Research Center, The
Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandsgreen.org/calendar learn, lecture, garden, water, outside
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Garden BOTANIC TRIP Feb. 28, 8 a.m., senior outing, bus to Brookwood Gift & Garden Center for horticultural tour, leaving from Mercer Arboretum, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks/Mercer/Programs enjoy, learn, garden, outside
TEACH GEOCACHING AT KIDS CAMP Feb. 20, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., volunteers teach kids how to
geocache, Walker County Fairgrounds, Huntsville, https://www.meetup.com/joinneo/events/ care,
kids, outside
Jesse Jones Park NATUREFEST Mar. 3, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., family fun event, pontoon tours, guided walks, live animals, catch & release fishing, & pressentations, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks/Jones/Programs enjoy, learn, kids, animals, walk, boat, fish, park, outside
SPRING VEGETABLE GARDENING Mar. 3, 10 a.m., experts explain what to grow, when to grow it
& best varieties to plant, Arbor Gate, Tomball, http://arborgate.com/classes/ learn, class, garden,
outside
VISIT FROBERG FARM Feb. 27, 9 a.m., senior outing, strawberry picking at organic farm,
transportation provided from Barbara Bush Library, Spring, http://apps.hcp4.net/sapevents/ enjoy,
farmers, outside
BUILDING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES WITH GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE & HAZARD
MITIGATION Mar. 1, noon, webinar, speakers present two EPA/FEMA proof-of-concept projects in
which communities enhanced their resiliency, https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/green-
infrastructure-webcast-series#upcomingwebcasts learn, lecture, media, water, outside
RESALE SHOP HOP Mar. 1, 9 a.m., senior outing, trip to several Houston resale shops,
transportation provided from Tomball Regional Medical
Center, Tomball, http://apps.hcp4.net/sapevents/ care, recycle, outside
COMPOSTING CLASS Mar. 3, 10 - 11 a.m., free outdoor composting class, learn to turn kitchen &
yard waste into rich compost, Parks, Recreation & Environmental Services, The Woodlands,
http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ learn, class, garden, outside
STARGAZING Feb. 28, 3:30 p.m., & Mar. 2, 4 p.m., senior outing, trip for stargazing in Pundt Park,
telescopes will be provided, transportation provided from (2/28): Barbara Bush Library, Spring, (3/2):
North Woods Baptist Church, Spring, http://apps.hcp4.net/sapevents/ enjoy, park, outside
NATIVE VEGETATION INVESTMENTS PAY CONSERVATION DIVIDENDS Mar. 1, 1 p.m., USDA webinar, learn about impact of native vegetation on soil conservation, water quality, air quality, soil health, forage, biomass, & wildlife, http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinars/native-vegetation-investments-pay-conservation-dividends/view learn, lecture, media, garden, animals, farmers, outside
VISIT HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 3 p.m., senior outing, trip rodeo
for concert, with time to view livestock show & other rodeo offerings, transportation provided from
(2/28): Barbara Bush Library, Spring, (3/1): Kingwood Community Center, Kingwood,
http://apps.hcp4.net/sapevents/ enjoy, animals, outside
OPENNSPECT TRAINING Feb. 21, 1 p.m., training via webinar on the OpenNSPECT tool that
performs land cover analysis, https://coast.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/training/opennspect.html learn,
class, media, outside
Blackwood Educational Land Institute MORNING IN THE COUNTRY Mar. 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., self-guided farm tour, lunch with ingredients from farm, class with farm director & more, Hempstead, https://blackwoodland.org/calendar/ enjoy, learn, farmers, outside
MANAGING TREE & FOREST HEALTH Feb. 21, noon, webinar discusses new & emerging
diseases in tree species ranging from palms to pines, http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinars/its-
not-a-disease-or-is-it-managing-tree-and-forest-health-in-palms-pines-and-more/view learn, lecture,
media, tree, outside
CAMPING SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST Mar. 2 – Mar. 4, outdoor programs for kids, The
Woods Project, Sam Houston National Forest, Nacogdoches,
http://www.thewoodsproject.org/program-calendar/ enjoy, kids, tree, outside
CLIMATE ADAPTATION FUND Feb. 21, 1 p.m., webinar introduces the Climate Adaptation Fund, its
goals & request for proposal process, http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinars/wcs-climate/view
learn, lecture, media, animals, garden, outside
Sea Center Texas NATURE DAY Feb. 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., exhibits, activities, & crafts related to
nature, scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. – noon & catch & release fishing from 1 – 3 p.m., Lake Jackson,
https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/site-calendars/sea-center-texas/ enjoy, learn, fish, kids, outside
CORALS – MORE THAN YOUR GARDEN VARIETY Feb. 21, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., learn about various
types of corals found in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, Waterfront Pavilion, Texas
A&M, Galveston, http://www.galvestonnaturetourism.org/nature-events/ learn, class, animals, outside
BANQUET FUNDRAISER Feb. 24, 5 – 9 p.m., fundraiser for ducks unlimited, St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, Cypress, http://www.ducks.org care, bird, outside
REI OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING Feb. 24, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., learn to climb outdoors at Reimers
Ranch, all gear provided, Dripping Spring, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, climb,
outside
BIG RING CHALLENGE RIDE Feb. 24 & Feb. 25, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., mountain bike racing, Double Lake Recreational Area, Cold Spring, http://ghorba.org/events/2018-02/ enjoy, cycle, outside
REI WRENCH NIGHT Mar. 3, 1 – 2 p.m. & 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., work on your bike alongside a
professional bike mechanic, 18750 Gulf Frwy., Friendswood, see classes & events at www.rei.com
learn, cycle, outside
10- TENNIS TOURNAMENT Feb. 3, 9 a.m. - noon, kids 10- compete in tennis tournament in Bear
Branch Park, The Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ enjoy, kids, park, outside
ADAPTIVE SILVICULTURE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE Mar. 1, 2 p.m., webinar provides update on project to test eco-system specific climate change treatments in different forests
http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinars/adaptive-silviculture-for-climate-change-a-scientist-manager-national-network/view learn, lecture, media, tree, outside
PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m., learn about conservation initiatives at Moody
Gardens as it relates to their animal collection, Galveston,
http://www.galvestonnaturetourism.org/nature-events/ enjoy, learn, garden, animals, outside
REI LEARN TO RAPPEL Feb. 21 & Mar. 14, 6 – 8 p.m., learn to climb, clip into an anchor & rappel
back to the ground, Momentum, Katy, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, climb,
outside
CAMPING BRAZOS BEND STATE PARK Mar. 2 – Mar. 4, outdoor programs for kids, The Woods
Project, Brazos Bend State Park, Needville, http://www.thewoodsproject.org/program-calendar/ enjoy,
kids, park, outside
WILDERNESS FIRST AID Feb. 24 – Feb. 25, 16-hour first aid course for those whose activities that
take them beyond reach of urban emergency medical services, Recreation Center, Rob Fleming
Park, The Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ learn, class, park, outside
11+ TENNIS TOURNAMENT Feb. 24, 12 - 5 p.m., kids 11+ compete in tennis tournament in Bear
Branch Park, The Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ enjoy, kids, park, outside
Houston Museum of Natural Science WEEKDAY LABS Feb. 22, Get a Grip – learn how animals grip; Feb. 23, Fossil Fuels – learn about fossil fuel formation & characteristics; both grades 1 – 8, Sugarland, www.hmns.org/sugarland learn, enjoy, animals, energy, kids, outside EDIBLE EARTH FEST Mar. 3, 9 a.m. – noon, family fun along the Edible Arbor Trail, treasure hunt,
educational booths & more, Oyster Creek, park at YMCA or Southminster Presbyterian, Missouri City,
https://www.missouricitygreen.org/upcoming-events.html enjoy, learn, kids, recycle, garden, water,
outside
Kleb Woods Nature Center HUMMINGBIRDS OF TEXAS Feb. 28, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., learn about
hummingbirds in Texas, 20303 Draper Rd, Tomball, http://cal.pct3.com/About/Calendars/Kleb-
Woods-Calendar learn, lecture, bird, outside
CONCERT IN THE PARK Mar. 4, 5:30 p.m., family concert in Northshore Park, The Woodlands,
http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ enjoy, kids, park, outside
Houston Museum of Natural Science SCOUT CLASSES TBD Sugarland, www.hmns.org/sugarland learn, enjoy, kids, outside
BANQUET FUNDRAISER Mar. 1, 6 p.m., fundraiser for Coastal Conservation Association, dinner, drinks, auctions, raffles, KC Hall, Port Arthur, http://www.ccatexas.org/events-directory/ care, fish, outside
REI OUTDOOR CLIMBING SKILLS Mar. 4, 1 – 5 p.m., class for gym climbers who want to start
climbing outdoors, course covers anchors, movement, technique & gear, Katy Climb Shop, Katy, see
classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, climb, outside
BREWDING 401 Feb. 24, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., driving birding tour, end at Galveston Island Brewing,
Galveston, http://www.galvestonnaturetourism.org/nature-events/ enjoy, learn, bird, outside
WATER QUALITY MONITORING TRAINING Feb. 23, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., training for volunteers who
will sample & analyze water around Galveston Bay, Clear Lake, contact [email protected]
for information, http://www.galvbay.org/ learn care, water, outside
REEF ON THE ROAD EXHIBIT thru Mar. 2018, enjoy beauty & diversity of underwater life in this
travelling exhibit, learn to how to conserve ocean environment, City by the Sea Museum, Palacios,
https://flowergarden.noaa.gov/newsevents/calendar.html enjoy, learn, animals, water, outside
REI SPORT CLIMBING ANCHORS Mar. 26, 6 – 8 p.m., learn climbing anchor building in this hands-on class, Katy Climb Shop, Katy, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, climb, outside
BANQUET FUNDRAISER Feb. 24, 5 – 9 p.m., fundraiser for ducks unlimited, live/silent auction, raffle, dinner & drinks, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Conroe, http://www.ducks.org care, bird, outside
OKEANOS EXPEDITION 2017 Feb. 28, 6:30 – 7:30 a.m., learn about discoveries made buy the
exploration vessel Okeanos during a December 2017 trip in the Gulf of Mexico, Waterfront Pavilion,
Texas A&M, Galveston, http://www.galvestonnaturetourism.org/nature-events/ learn, lecture, outside
MARCH OUT OF TEXAS BIRDING TRIP Mar. 3 – Mar. 4, birding trip to Cameron parish in
Louisiana, fundraiser for the Ornithology Group, carpooling available,
http://www.ornithologygroup.com/FieldTrip/index.html care, enjoy, bird, outside
STEWARDSHIP OF WATER Feb. 25, 6 p.m., free webinar addresses how to maintain the balance
between use of water resource & irreparable harm to these resources, register at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stewardship-of-the-waters-tickets-41481899478 learn, lecture, media,
water, outside
Galveston Island State Park TEXAS OUTDOOR FAMILY Mar. 3 – Mar. 4, families learn joys of camping, all gear provided, includes learning leave no trace principles, a kids’ hike, geocaching, fire building & outdoor cooking, kayaking, fishing, beach exploration, setting up & breaking camp, & more, Galveston, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_eventsenjoy, boat, walk, kids, camp, fish, beach, park, outside
REI BACKPACKING BASICS Feb. 22, 6:30 – 8 p.m., overview of planning, preparation & gear,
learn to choose a pack & select gear, Katy Climb Shop, Katy, see classes & events at www.rei.com
learn, class, walk, camp, outside
George Observatory FAMILY SPACE DAY Mar. 3, astronauts of all ages fly to the moon with NASA
volunteers, Needville, www.hmns.org enjoy, kids, outside
TIMBER TAX FILING FOR 2017 Mar. 2, noon, webinar provides information on tax code changes impacting 2017 filing for private landowners & timber businesses, http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinars/timber-tax-filing-for-the-2017-tax-year/view learn, lecture, media, tree, outside
SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD DEADLINE Feb. 23, nominate an individual for their efforts in
climate communication & mitigation, http://gulfofmexicoalliance.org/announcements/events/ care,
outside
ROSE PRUNING & PLANTING Feb. 24, 10 a.m., rose expert teaches you how to plant & prune
roses, Arbor Gate, Tomball, http://arborgate.com/classes/ learn, class, garden, outside
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE HOUSTON
Mercer Arboretum STROLLER STROLLS 1st Thurs., 9 – 10 a.m., join other parents to get active in
an outdoor setting, monthly tour of the garden with kids in strollers, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd,
Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks/Mercer/Programs Next opportunity Mar. 1 enjoy, kids,
walk, garden, outside
TEXAS CITY PRAIRIE PRESERVE WORK DAY 2nd Fri., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., volunteers remove
invasive species, harvest native seeds, plant marsh grasses & tend butterfly garden,
http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunity Mar. 9 care, enjoy, garden, outside
Lake Houston Wilderness Park FAMILY ACTIVITY Sun., 2 – 3 p.m., different activity each Sunday,
from archery to fly fishing, New Caney, see activities catalog link at: http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/
Next Opportunities Feb. 25 & Mar. 4 enjoy, learn, kids, park, outside
TOWN MEETING 2nd Mon., 6:30 p.m., ladies-only group, meeting of Texas Outdoor Women’s
Network at Pallota’s Italian Grill, Conroe, https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorWomenHouston/ Nect
Opportunity Mar. 12 learn, meeting, outside
Galveston Island State Park PAINT PARTY Sat., 1 – 2 p.m., let nature inspire you to create art, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 enjoy, kids, park, outside
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING 2nd Sat., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., City of Houston & Compucycle offer
recycling of electronics, Ellington Field/Clear Lake Neighborhood Recycling Center, Webster,
http://www.compucycle.net/residential-recycling/collection-events/month.calendar/2017/2/1/- Next
Opportunity Mar. 10 care, recycle, outside
Lake Houston Wilderness Park ANIMAL CLASSES Sat., 10 – 11 a.m. & 2 – 3 p.m., learn about
animals in the park, New Caney, http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/parksites/lakehoustonpark.html Next
Opportunities Feb. 24, Topics: Birds (a.m.) & Stream Ecology (p.m.) & Mar. 3, Topics: Bats Eat Bugs
(a.m.) & Snakes (p.m.) learn, enjoy, fish, water, animals, kids, park, outside
Kleb Woods Nature Center BLUEGRASS CONCERT 4th Sat. 12 – 4 p.m., enjoy bluegrass music
in nature, 20303 Draper Rd, Tomball, http://cal.pct3.com/About/Calendars/Kleb-Woods-Calendar
Next Opportunity Feb. 24 enjoy, outside
Galveston Island State Park BIRDING 101 most Fri., 1 – 2 p.m., family-friendly class on most common birds seen in winter, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events Next Opportunity Mar. 2 learn, class, kids, bird, park, outside
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory NURSERY WORK DAY 3rd Thurs., 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers work in wetland nursery in Lake Jackson, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunity Mar. 15 care, enjoy, garden, outside
SEABORNE CREEK BIRD WALK 1st Weds., 8 - 10 a.m. (Oct. – May), join group for birding walk in park, Seaborne Creek Park, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunity Mar. 7 enjoy, walk, bird, park, outside
CEDAR BAYOU FRIENDS MEETING 1st Tues., 7 p.m. (every other month), group dedicated to
preserving & protecting Cedar Bayou, Roseland Park Pavilion, Baytown,
https://www.facebook.com/cedarbayoufriends Next Opportunity Apr. 3 learn, care, meeting, water,
outside
Lake Houston Wilderness Park NATURE HIKE Sun., 8 a.m., guided stroll with naturalist, meet at
Nature Center, New Caney, see activities catalog link at: http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/ Next
Opportunities Feb. 25 & Mar. 4 enjoy, learn, walk, kids, park, outside
Jesse Jones Park GARDENING DAZE Weds., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., volunteers engage in native plant landscaping & habitat restoration, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar Next Opportunities Feb. 21 & Feb. 28 care, garden, park, outside
George Observatory SCOUTING at the OBSERVATORY dates vary, courses for scouts of all
ages, Needville, www.hmns.org Next Opportunity TBD Topic: TBD learn, enjoy, kids, outside
Seaborne Creek Nature Park PLANT WALK 2nd Sat., 9 – 11 a.m., educational plant walk with handouts, includes learning session, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunity Mar. 10 learn, garden, walk, outside
PLANT STUDY GROUP varies, join group for classroom study on Tuesday, followed by plant walks in park on Saturday, Seaborne Creek Park, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunity Mar. 4, 1:30 p.m. learn, enjoy, class, walk, bird, park, outside
Houston Museum of Natural Science MEMBER EVENT 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., special event for
members on the second Saturday, Sugarland, www.hmns.org/sugerland, Next Opportunity Mar. 10,
Featuring: TBD enjoy, Houston
COASTAL PRAIRIE MASTER NATURALIST Meeting 1st Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., social/snacks followed by expert presentation & then chapter business, Rosenberg Civic Center, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/events/ Next Opportunity Mar. 1, Topic: TBD learn, meeting, garden, outside
SURF, PADDLE, KAYAK SURFSIDE BEACH daily, rent surf or paddle boards & kayaks at Surfside Beach, http://bayoucityadventures.org/ enjoy, boat, beach, outside
GRAND PARKWAY FARMERS’ MARKET Sat., 8 a.m. - noon, farm-fresh produce for sale from
local farmers, Church of the Holy Apostles, Katy,
http://www.farmersmarketongrandparkway.com/contact.html Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3
care, farmers, outside
COASTAL PRAIRIE MASTER NATURALIST Board Meeting 3rd Tues., 10 a.m. - noon, members invited to attend board meeting, Agrilife Extension Board Room, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/events/ Next Opportunity Feb. 20 learn, meeting, outside
SEABORNE CREEK NATURE PARK WALK 4th Sat., 9:30 a.m. - noon, guided interpretive walks in park, Seaborne Creek Park, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunity Feb. 24 enjoy, walk, park, outside
Jesse Jones Park INVASIVES BEWARE usually 3rd Sun., 9 - 11 a.m., document & remove invasive plants & animals, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar Next Opportunity Mar. 18 care, garden, animals, park, outside
Galveston Island State Park BEACHCOMBING some Sat., 10 – 11 a.m., shell hunting workshop, learn to identify shells, go on expedition to find shells on beach, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 learn, enjoy, walk, animals, park, outside
Jesse Jones Park TADPOLES CLUB Weds., 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. (during school year), interactive program for pre-school kids, animals, puppets, crafts, stories, short walks & more, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar Next Opportunity TBD care, garden, park, outside
Jesse Jones Park BIRDING 1st Sat., 7:45 – 10:45 a.m., guided birding in the park, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar Next Opportunity Mar. 3 enjoy, bird, walk, park, outside
BUCKET BRIGADE INTERPRETIVE BEACH TOURS daily, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (during
summer), free interpretive beach tours, for all ages, on the half hour, Stewart Beach, plus several
other locations (Thurs. – Sun. only), Galveston, http://www.artistboat.org/take-a-tour.html learn,
enjoy, beach, outside
SEABORNE VOLUNTEER DAY usually 1st Sat. & 2nd/4th Weds., 9 – 11 a.m., volunteers work in gardens, or greenhouse, Seaborne Creek Park, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunities Feb. 21 & Mar. 3 care, enjoy, garden, outside
SUP RENTALS daily (May – Oct.), rentals & guided stand-up paddle tours in various locations,
http://www.surfsuptx.com/event-calendar/ enjoy, boat, outside
STORMWATER WETLAND PROGRAM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Thurs., 9 a.m. – noon,
volunteers propagate plants in nursery at Exploration Green, 1801 Neptune Ln., Clear Lake, or at
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson, Contact [email protected] for details,
http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunities Feb. 22 & Mar. 1 care, garden, water, Houston
CITIZEN’S CLIMATE LOBBY MEETING 2nd Sat., 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., organization that advocates for carbon fee & dividend to address climate change, Houston Advanced Research Center, Spring, https://citizensclimatelobby.org/chapters/TX_The_Woodlands/ Next Opportunity Mar. 10 learn, meeting, energy, pollution, outside
KAYAKING & STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING normally Thurs. – Mon., 9 a.m. - sunset, kayaks and paddleboards for rent at Riva Row Boat House on Lake Woodlands, The Woodlands,
http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/rivarowboathouse Next Opportunities Feb. 22 – Feb. 26 & Mar. 1 – Mar. 5 enjoy, boat, outside
WILDLIFE for LUNCH usually 3rd Thurs., 12 - 1 p.m., online course by expert on each monthly topic, offered by Texas Wildlife Association., https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/ Next Opportunity TBD, Topic: TBD learn, class, media, animals, outside
SATURDAYS at the GEORGE Sat., 3 – 10 p.m., stargazing at the George Observatory, Needville, www.hmns.org/observatory Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 enjoy, outside
DEER PARK PRAIRIE PRESERVE WORK DAY 2nd Weds. & 4th Sat., 9 a.m. - noon, join Houston
chapter of Native Prairies Assoc. of TX in work at preserve, seed collecting on Weds., 1222 E.
Purdue Ln, Deer Park, [email protected] https://hnpat.wordpress.com/hnpat-activities/field-
trips/ Next Opportunity Mar. 14 care, enjoy, garden, outside
Jesse Jones Park TAI CHI in the PARK Weds., 9 a.m. beginner class taught by third degree black belt, low impact stretching, range of motion exercises, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks/Jones/Programs, Next opportunities Feb. 21 & Feb. 28 enjoy, park, outside
DEER PARK BIRD SURVEY 4th Sat., 7:30 – 9 a.m., Deer Park Prairie, 1222 E. Purdue Ln, Deer Park, 936-827-7973, http://texasprairie.org/index.php/news_and_events/ Next Opportunity Feb. 24 care, bird, park, outside
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office GREEN THUMB LECTURE 3rd Sat., 10 a.m. – noon, (Jan. – Oct.) Maude Marks Library, 1815 Westgreen Blvd, Katy, register 281-855-5600, http://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/. Next Opportunity TBD, Topic: TBD learn, lecture, garden, Houston
NECHES RIVER ADVENTURE Sat., 10 a.m. – noon, (except Dec/Jan) Riverfront Park, Beaumont, boat trip in Big Thicket National Preserve, 409-651-5326 for tickets. Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 enjoy, boat, outside
KINGWOOD FARMERS MARKET Thurs., 3 – 7 p.m., Town Center Park, 8 North Main St., Kingwood, http://www.towncenterevents.com/farmersmarket Next Opportunities Feb. 22 & Mar. 1 care, farmers, outside
Jesse Jones Park SECOND SUNDAY PICKERS 2nd Sun., 2 – 4 p.m., concert in the park, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/, Next opportunity Mar. 11 enjoy, park, outside
Jesse Jones Park VOLUNTEER Meeting usually 4th Mon., 7 p.m., programs on nature, open to all,
20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/ Next Opportunity Feb. 26 learn, meeting,
park, outside
Galveston Island State Park BAY TOWER HIKE some Sat., 3 - 4 p.m., guided hike, cast nets to
explore bay life, taste edible plants, on way to observation tower, Galveston,
http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3
enjoy, learn, walk, water, animals, kids, park, outside
Jesse Jones Park FRIENDS MEETING 1st Fri., 1 p.m., seniors meet to enjoy programs on natural history, guided walks &n fun environmental activities, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble,
http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar Next Opportunity TBD care, garden, animals, park, outside
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge ATTWATER PRAIRIE CHICKEN VAN TOURS 1st Sat., 8 – 10 a.m., Eagle Lake, Call (979) 234-3021, ext. 221 or 223 Next opportunity Mar. 3 enjoy, bird, outside
HUNTSVILLE AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING 3rd Thurs. (except Dec.), Huntsville Service Center, Huntsville, http://www.huntsvilleaudubon.org/index.html Next Opportunity Mar. 15 learn, meeting, bird, outside
CROSBY FARMERS’ MARKET Weds., 3 - 7 p.m., 311 Wahl St., Crosby, https://www.facebook.com/CrosbyFarmersMarket2018/ Next Opportunities Feb. 21 & Feb. 28 care, farmers, outside
PINEY WOODS WILDLIFE SOCIETY Monthly Meeting 3rd Tues., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Dennis Johnston County Park, 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring, Educational talks & birding information. Call 281-444-6204 for information, Next opportunity Feb. 20 learn, meeting, lecture, bird, outside
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING 1st Sat., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Kingwood Metro Park & Ride, http://keepkingwoodgreen.org/LocalRecyclingGuide.html Next opportunity Mar. 3 care, recycle, outside
Kleb Woods Nature Center BIRD WALK Weds., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. & 1st Sat., 8 – 10 a.m., 20303
Draper Rd, Tomball, http://cal.pct3.com/About/Calendars/Kleb-Woods-Calendar Next opportunities
Feb. 21, Feb. 28, & Mar. 3 enjoy, outside, bird, walk
MARYSEE PRAIRIE PRESERVE WORK DAYS 1st Sat., 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 220 County Rd.
2077, Hull, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events, Next opportunity Mar. 3
care, outside
Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center EPIC SERVICE CLUB Weds., 4 p.m. (during the school year),
free service learning club for high school students interested in learning about & solving coastal
environmental problems, 1724 Market St, Baytown, 281-420-7128, http://www.baytown.org/city-
hall/departments/parks-recreation/eddie-v-gray-wetlands-education-center/calendar, Next
opportunities Feb. 21 & Feb. 28 learn, enjoy, kids, outside
Kleb Woods Nature Center VOLUNTEER WORK CREW Mon./Tues., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., 20303
Draper Rd, Tomball, http://cal.pct3.com/About/Calendars/Kleb-Woods-Calendar Next opportunities
Feb. 20, Feb. 26/Feb. 27 & Mar. 5 care, enjoy, outside
KAYAK ADVENTURES usually Sat./Sun. & occasional Fri./holiday, times vary guided/interpretive kayak trips on Galveston Bay, kids 7+ may accompany parents, includes equipment, Galveston, https://kayak.destinationnext.com/ Next Opportunity Mar. 3 & Mar. 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Location: Coastal Heritage Preserve enjoy, boat, kids, outside
Baytown Nature Center BIRD SURVEY 3rd Thurs., 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., (except summer), 6213
Bayway Dr, call (281) 424-9198, www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Mar. 15 care, bird,
outside
Baytown Nature Center TYKE HIKE some Fri., 10 a.m., 6213 Bayway Dr, call (281) 424-9198,
http://www.baytown.org/city-hall/departments/parks-recreation/baytown-nature-center/calendar, Next
opportunity TBD enjoy, walk, kids, outside
Kleb Woods Nature Center GARDEN VOLUNTEER GROUP Tues. & 1st Sat., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.,
20303 Draper Rd, Tomball, http://cal.pct3.com/About/Calendars/Kleb-Woods-Calendar Next
opportunities Feb. 20, Feb. 27 & Mar. 3 care, enjoy, garden, outside
Baytown Nature Center NURTURE NATURE SERIES usually 1st Sat., 10 - 11 a.m., 6213 Bayway
Dr, 281-424-9198, http://www.baytown.org/city-hall/departments/parks-recreation/baytown-nature-
center/calendar, Next opportunity TBD learn, kids, outside
Baytown Nature Center FULL MOON HIKE one Sat./month., start time varies, enjoy 90 minutes
guided hike by moonlight, for adults/older children, 6213 Bayway Dr, call (281) 424-9198,
http://www.baytown.org/city-hall/departments/parks-recreation/baytown-nature-center/calendar, Next
opportunity TBD enjoy, walk, kids, outside
GROGAN’S MILL FARMERS MARKET Sat., 8 a.m. – noon, 2230 Buckthorn Pl, Spring,
http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/ Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 care, farmers,
outside
Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center GATOR TALES Weds., 10 - 11 a.m. (summer/winter),
fun/educational series for pre-school children & parents, 1724 Market St, Baytown, 281-420-7128,
http://www.baytown.org/city-hall/departments/parks-recreation/eddie-v-gray-wetlands-education-
center/calendar, Next opportunity TBD learn, enjoy, kids, outside
SUGAR LAND FARMERS MARKET Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Imperial Sugar Land, 198 Sugarland St, Sugar Land, https://www.imperialfarmersmarket.com/ Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 care, farmers, outside
CANOEING/KAYAKING/SUP/SURFING daily, rentals, guided tours & lessons available, variety of
locations, Bayou City Adventures, 1520 Silver St., http://bayoucityadventures.org/ enjoy, boat, outside
COASTAL HERITAGE PRESERVE WORK DAYS 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9 am.. – noon, plant native grasses, treat & remove invasive species & more, Galveston, http://www.artistboat.org/how-to-help/ Next Opportunity Mar. 1 care, enjoy, garden, outside
Jesse Jones Park BICYCLING Daily, trails open for cycling, children must be accompanied, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/ enjoy, cycle, garden, kids, outside
CYPRESS CREEK DAYLILY SOCIETY Meeting 4th Sun., 2 - 4 p.m., (except summer), learn about
gardening with daylilies, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, 281-443-8731
Next Opportunity Feb. 25 care, garden, outside
BRIDGELAND FARMERS MARKET 2nd Sun., 12:30 – 3:30 p.m., parking lot adjacent to the Activity Center in Bridgeland, 16902 North Bridgeland Lake Pkwy, Cypress, http://www.farmersmarketatbridgeland.org/ Next Opportunity Mar. 11 care, farmers, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Ctr BIRD COUNT usually 2nd Sat., 7 – 10 a.m., 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, www.houstonaudubon.org. Next Opportunity Mar. 10 care, bird, outside
HEARTWOOD MASTER NATURALIST Chapter Meeting 1st Weds., 6 – 8 p.m., for members & prospective members, guest speaker at each meeting, W.G. Jones State Forest Education Bldg., 1328 FM 1488, Conroe, http://woodtmn.org, Next opportunity Mar. 7 learn, meeting, lecture, outside
Katy Prairie Conservancy WORK DAYS Tues., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Fri & Sat, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Indiangrass Preserve, Waller, remove invasives, mulch trails, restore habitat, remove brush, http://www.katyprairie.org/events Next Opportunities Feb. 20, Feb. 23/Feb. 24 & Feb. 27, Mar. 2/Mar. 3 care, garden, outside
CLEAR LAKE SHORES FARMERS’ MARKET Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1020 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores, https://www.facebook.com/pg/CLSFarmersMarket/about/?ref=page_internal Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 care, farmers, outside
BIKE RIDES various days/times, join group rides, various locations, organized by Bike Barn
locations, http://bikebarn.com/articles/upcoming-rides-pg66.htm enjoy, cycle, outside
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY RECYCLING COALITION 2nd Thurs., 12 – 1:30 p.m., webinar shares
information among those working on waste reduction on college campuses,
http://curc3r.org/webinars/2017-webinar-series/ Next Opportunity TBD, Topic: TBD learn, media,
pollution, outside
Sea Center Texas FISH HATCHERY TOURS Tues. - Fri., 9, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., reservations needed, 300 Medical Dr., Lake Jackson, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/ Next opportunities Feb. 20 - Feb. 23/Feb. 24 & Feb. 27 - Mar. 2/Mar. 3 care, enjoy, kids, fish, outside
Sea Center Texas WETLAND EXHIBIT GUIDED TOURS by reservation, see wetlands animals & learn how to attract wildlife, 300 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/ Next opportunity contact them. care, enjoy, kids, animals, outside
CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY Meeting 4th Fri., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., discuss growing
chrysanthemums, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, 281-443-8731 Next
Opportunity Feb. 23 care, garden, outside
Sea Center Texas STORY TIME Sat. & 3rd Fri., check calendar, 300 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/ Next opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 care, enjoy, kids, fish, outside
PEARLAND FARMERS MARKET 2nd Sat., 8 a.m. – noon, Town Center, 11200 Broadway St., Pearland, http://visitpearland.com/event/pearland-farmers-market-2/all/ Next Opportunity Mar. 10 care, farmers, outside
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory BIRD BANDING 3rd Sat., 8 a.m. – noon, 103 Hwy 332, Lake
Jackson, www.gcbo.org, Next opportunity Mar. 17 care, bird, outside
Mercer Arboretum STORY TIME IN THE GARDEN 3rd Mon., 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., 22306 Aldine
Westfield Rd, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/mercer/. Next opportunity Mar. 19 enjoy, kids, garden,
outside
SIERRA CLUB Monthly Meeting 3rd Weds., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Bay Area Community Ctr, 5002 E. NASA Pkwy, Seabrook, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/ Next Opportunity Feb. 21, Topic: Flooding & Related Environmental Issues care, learn, outside
TOMBALL FARMERS’ MARKET Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 205 W. Main, Tomball, http://www.tomballfarmersmarket.org/ Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 care, farmers, outside
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Garden VOLUNTEER GARDENING Tues./Thurs., 9 a.m. - noon,
prune, weed, groom plants in Perennial Garden, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble,
http://www.hcp4.net/mercer/ Next opportunities Feb. 20/Feb. 22 & Feb. 27/Mar. 1 care, enjoy,
garden, outside
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Garden LUNCH BUNCH usually 2nd Weds., noon – 2 p.m., learn
about a gardening topic, bring your own lunch, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble,
http://www.hcp4.net/mercer/. Next opportunity Mar. 14, Topic: TBD learn, enjoy, garden, outside
Sea Center Texas YOUTH CATCH & RELEASE FISHING 1st & 3rd Weds., ages 7 – 16, by
reservation only for groups of 10 - 20, 300 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson,
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/ Next opportunity Feb. 21
HIGH ISLAND WORK DAY 2nd Sat., 8:30 a.m. – noon, maintain bird sanctuary, lunch provided, 2088 5th St, High Island, Contact [email protected], Next opportunity Mar. 10 care, bird, outside
NASSAU BAY FARMERS’ MARKET Sat., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 18045 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay, https://www.facebook.com/Nassau-Bay-Farmers-Market-217094481767170/ Next Opportunities Feb. 24 & Mar. 3 care, farmers, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center GUIDED HIKE Sat., 10 – 11 a.m. & 2 – 3 p.m. & Sun. 2 - 3 p.m.,
8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Feb. 24/Feb. 25 & Mar.
3/Mar. 4 enjoy, walk, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center NATURAL HISTORY DEMONSTRATION 1 – 4 p.m., Sat. & Sun.,
learn about bayou animals & their habitat, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next
opportunities Feb. 24/Feb. 25 & Mar. 3/Mar. 4 learn, class, animals, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center ECO-SCHOOLERS Weds./Fri., 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (during school
year), class taught by center biologists for kids 7 – 12, course repeats each week on Weds. & Fri.,
8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Feb. 21 & Feb. 23, Topic:
Endangered Animals & Feb. 28 & Mar. 2, Topic: Think global, Act Local learn, class, kids, animals,
outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center PRAIRIE FRIDAY Fri., 8:30 a.m. – noon, volunteer stewardship of
center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, registration required, http://www.abnc.org Next opportunities
Feb. 23 & Mar. 2 care, garden, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center PONTOON BOAT CRUISES most Sat.s, 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and/or
6:30 – 8 p.m.; 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Fees & registration may be required.
http://www.abnc.org Next opportunities Feb. 24 (a.m. & p.m.) & Mar. 3 (a.m. & p.m.) enjoy, boat,
outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center ECO-KIDS Weds. & Fri., 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (during school year),
drop-off program for kids 3 – 6, different nature topic each session, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena,
http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Feb. 21 & Feb. 23, Topic: How Animals Talk & Feb. 28 &
Mar. 2, Topic: Wildlife as Symbols learn, enjoy, class, kids, animals, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center GUIDED CANOE TOUR normally 2nd & 4th Sat.s, 8 – 11 a.m., 8500
Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Fees & registration may be required, http://www.abnc.org Next opportunity
Feb. 24 enjoy, boat, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center BOY SCOUTING PROGRAMS usually monthly during school
year, times vary opportunity to earn various badges, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena,
http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Mar. 4, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., Webelos: Into the Woods; & Feb.
25, 2 – 4 p.m., Bears: Fur, Feathers & Ferns learn, class, kids, walk, animals, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY 8 – noon, 1st & 3rd Sat., 8500 Bay
Area Blvd, Pasadena, registration required, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunity Mar. 3 care,
outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center ECO-TOTS alt. Fri., 9:30 – 11 a.m. (during school year), adult +
kids 18 mo. – 3, different nature topic each session, includes story/songs/short hike/etc., 8500 Bay
Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Feb. 23, Topic: Farm Life - Barns &
Mar. 2, Topic: Farm Life - Kitchen learn, enjoy, class, kids, bird, garden, outside
Brazos Bend State Park BRAZOS RIVER PICKERS 2nd Sat., 5 – 7 p.m. (Oct. – Apr.),
bluegrass/old time music in the park, 21901 FM 762 Rd, Needville, (fee to enter),
www.brazosbend.org Next opportunity Mar. 10 enjoy, park, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center GIRL SCOUTING PROGRAMS usually monthly during the school
year, times vary opportunity to earn various badges, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena,
http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Mar. 3, 1 - 3 p.m., Brownies: Hiker & 9 a.m. – noon, Juniors:
Outdoor Art Explorer; Feb. 24, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Daisies: Flower Garden – Session 1 & 9 a.m. – noon,
Brownies: Animal Habitats learn, kids, walk, outside
BELLVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET 1st Sat., 9 a.m. – noon, Chesley Park, Bellville, https://www.bellvillefarmersmarket.com/ Next Opportunity Mar. 3 care, farmers, outside
Brazos Bend State Park BIRD WATCHING HIKE usually every other Fri., 8 a.m. & certain
Sat./Sun. (Jan. – May), 21901 FM 762 Rd, Needville, (fee to enter), www.brazosbend.org Next
opportunity Mar. 4 enjoy, bird, walk, park, outside
CHALLENGES & TREATMENT SOLUTIONS FOR SMALL WATER SYSTEMS monthly, 1 p.m., monthly webinar by EPA to communicate with drinking water systems professionals, https://www.epa.gov/water-research/small-systems-monthly-webinar-series Next Opportunity Feb. 27, Topic: Small Systems Funding learn, lecture, media, water, outside
Brazos Bend State Park GUIDED PHOTO HIKE usually 1st Sat., (except Jan.), start time varies,
21901 FM 762 Rd, Needville, (fee to enter), www.brazosbend.org Next opportunity Mar. 3, 3 p.m.
enjoy, photo, walk, park, outside
MILLIKAN RESERVE FARMERS’ MARKET 3rd Sun., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 19851 FM2154, College Station, https://marketonthegreen.splashthat.com/ Next Opportunity Mar. 18 care, farmers, outside
BOLIVAR BEACH RAMBLE 1st Sat., explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary,
www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Mar. 3 enjoy, bird, walk, outside
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS EXCHANGE Meeting usually 1st Weds., (Feb., May, Aug., Nov.), time varies, potluck meeting to share ideas/resources, location varies, [email protected] http://hunstem.uhd.edu/EEE/ Next opportunity TBD, Details: TBD learn, meeting, kids, outside
GALVESTON FARMERS’ MARKET Sun., 9 a.m. – noon (1 p.m. Oct. – May), & Thurs., 3 – 6 p.m., (Sun): 2508 Post Office Rd., (Thurs): The Bryan Museum, Galveston, http://www.galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com/ Next Opportunities Feb. 22/Feb. 25 & Mar. 1/Mar. 4 care, farmers, outside
GALVESTON COUNTY AUDUBON MEETING & BIRDING FIELD TRIP usually 3rd Sat. & prior
Weds., (except Dec.), time varies, various locations, [email protected],
http://houstonaudubon.org/programs/calendar.html Next opportunity : Meeting: TBD Trip: Mar. 17, 8
a.m. – noon, Meeting Topic: TBD, Trip Location: TBD learn, meeting, enjoy, walk, bird, outside
