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Mar 1, 2026 - Jun 15, 2026: Lights Out Houston! Protect our migrating feathered friends

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:11 -0500

Here in the Houston area, we are lucky to be on one of the major spring migration pathways for birds. Birds can become massively disoriented by outdoor lighting at night as they fly over and can go off course or even die. Please turn out all outdoor lights during this time. Let's help our feathered friends either travel safely through or come home to Texas by turning out non-essential lights after dark.

Jun 11, 2026: EcoCenter Weekly Nursery Workdays

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:58 -0400

Grow native plants. Restore the prairie.

At the GBF EcoCenter Greenhouse, staff and volunteers cultivate native plants to restore and manage coastal tallgrass prairie across the Galveston Bay region.

Every Thursday and Saturday from 8:00–11:00 AM, volunteers work in the nursery to support one of the most endangered ecosystems in North America. This work helps create habitat for wildlife and strengthens natural flood protection.

NOTE: Saturday shifts are currently postponed until further notice. We hope to resume shifts as soon possible and will be sure to send out an email when they resume.

As a Nursery Volunteer, you will:

Weed and pot plants
Mix soil and rotate plants
Clean and sort seeds
Assist with seasonal nursery maintenance

No experience is necessary; we will show you what to do!

Sign-up on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1103759

Your time in the nursery helps grow native plants that restore habitat, support wildlife, and protect communities around Galveston Bay.

Jun 11, 2026: Learn about Houston area bayous and why so many of our streams flow East to West at the Sierra Club meeting

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:06 -0400

Everyone is welcome at the Sierra Club Meeting where we will have a special guest discuss"

Why Do So Many Houston Area Streams Run from West to East?

Having paddled canoes and kayaks on Houston’s waterways for some time, Tom Douglas had noticed that many of them flow from west to east. Many of the world’s rivers must make detours on their way to the sea, but why have so many of ours veered off to the east at places where their southward path toward the Gulf appears to have been blocked? After considerable reading and consulting with a couple of bona fide fluvial geomorphologists, he learned the answer.

Along with water, rivers also carry sediment. How this sediment is moved around and eventually deposited can have many effects, both in the short term and the long term. In our region, these processes have posted many “left turn only” signs for streams as they work their way to the south. We will also see how a story that began several million years ago continues to influence our daily lives.

Free parking in the garage. Enter the garage from Feagan St.
Please do not park in any of the reserved spots in the garage and do not park in the lot across the street. There are four levels in the UW parking garage. Enter from the first level through the glass doors to the main entrance and reception area.
There is Metro bus access via the #40 bus o Waugh Dr/ South Heights Blvd. or the #85 bus on Washington Ave.

Jun 12, 2026: Summer Species - Bat Chats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:56 -0400

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership at Waugh Drive Bridge for a Bat Chat with the Houston Area Bat Team and see the bat colony up close!

Did you know? These population of Mexican Free-tailed Bats at the Waugh Bridge can reach a peak of approximately 300,000 in the summer months! Around sunset, the colony leaves the crevices beneath the bridge and create a whirlwind-like formation as they emerge. Join the Houston Area Bat Team to learn and discover as they share fun, educational facts and insights about these miniature, flying mammals!
Invite your family and friends, bring a picnic blanket, wear your bug spray, and admire this unique phenomena.

Bat Chats are held every Friday evening from May to August as part of our Summer Species series, starting 30 minutes before sunset

Free to attend
More info: https://buffalobayou.org/summer-species-bats/

Jun 13, 2026: Sierra Club Visits Exploration Green

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:25 -0400

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 8:30 am, the Houston Sierra Club will visit and enjoy wetlands, wildflowers, ponds, and walking trails at Exploration Green. Exploration Green is 200 acres of parkland that used to be a golf course. The 200 acres have been turned into a green space for flood control, recreation (hike/bike trails), and wildlife observation.

The link below has the Sierra Club participant sign-in agreement/liability waiver. Read this before the outing. We’ll sign-in quickly at Exploration Green and proceed with the outing. [Sign-Up Sheet 2-2020.pdf (sierraclub.org)](https://www.sierraclub.org/sites/www.sierraclub.org/files/sce/range-of-light-group/PDFs/Sign-Up%20Sheet%202-2020.pdf)

If anyone has COVID symptoms or is sick don’t come! We want everyone to be safe. Going on this outing you’ll be with individuals who are vaccinated or unvaccinated. It’s your choice to participate on this outing.

Bring your daypack, 2 qts of water, umbrella (it will be hot), lunch money, hat, sunscreen, camera, and field guides. Wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable and cool. We will eat lunch at a nearby restaurant after we finish walking. This outing is limited to 20 people. No pets, firearms, or radios. We’ll put cell phones on vibrate and enjoy the solitude/quiet/natural sounds of Exploration Green.

For those who want to carpool/caravan we’ll meet at 7:30 am in the parking lot just west of Starbucks in Meyerland Plaza. I have a gray Honda CRV hybrid (WMP 3632) and will be parked just west of Starbucks. My phone number is 281-570-7212. Don’t’ be late!

Contact your leader, Brandt Mannchen, if you have questions, at the Houston Sierra Club Outings Meet-Up Site or at [brandt_mannchen@comcast.net](mailto:brandt_mannchen@comcast.net). Directions to Exploration Green are:

1. Go S on I-45 and exit at Bay Area Blvd.
2. Turn lt (east) onto Bay Area Blvd and go to El Camino Real.
3. Turn lt (north) onto El Camino Real and go 1 block to Ramada Dr.
4. Turn rt onto Ramada Dr, go 2 blocks, turn lt onto Diana Ln.
5. Go about 1 block and turn into the parking lot at 16306 Diana Ln.

Jun 13, 2026: Green Open House with Galveston Bay Foundation

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:13 -0400

Come for the fun, leave with nature-based solutions that will spark ideas you can use at home and in your neighborhood.

Learn more about:

Rain Barrels
Biowales
Living Shorelines
Native Plants
Solar Pumps
Permeable Parking

Activities include:

Viewing Aquatic Animals
Trails Walks
Hands-on Booths
Expert Speakers
Local Partners
Free Italian ice!

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A FULLY OUTDOOR EVENT AND REQUIRES SIGNIFICANT WALKING ON UNEVEN TERRAIN

Jun 13, 2026: Understanding How Herbs Work

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:02 -0400

Herbs do more than taste good in a cup, they interact with our nervous system, digestion, and stress response in very specific ways. In this fun hands-on workshop, we’ll explore a small group of plants and talk about actions like:

- nervines (herbs that support the nervous system)
- carminatives (herbs that ease digestion)
- gentle adaptogens (herbs that help the body respond to stress)

We will discuss these herbs in clear, down-to-earth language. Through story and sensory play, each person will choose the plants that resonate with them and blend a small loose-leaf tea to take home, along with simple guidelines for using it safely and intentionally.

PRESENTER:
Jessica Jackson is a wellness coach and herbalist at Elijah Broke The Gate LLC, where she is also the founder. She is also the co-founder of Jesse's House.

Registration Fee: $20

If you cannot attend the class as scheduled, there are no refunds or substitutions.

Registration will close 24 hours prior to most classes and 48 hours before all Sunday classes.

Contact Kim Perry at kim@urbanharvest.org for any questions.

Jun 13, 2026: AliefVotes Youth Conference

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:05 -0400

Join AliefVotes and District F for the 4th Annual AliefVotes Youth Conference, our biggest event of the year for all ages.

Please share this post with friends and family. Free lunch, ice cream, and raffles for all!

Keynote Speakers: Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, and Commissioner Dexter McCoy.

Who can come: Anyone! Over 20 organizations will be tabling on-site.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/alief-2026

Jun 14, 2026: Stewarding the Wilds with Faith

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:15 -0400

Calling people of all faiths – or no faith at all: Spend two hours living out your values by helping restore
vital ecosystems on the Coastal Heritage Preserve as you plant native coastal prairie species. The two
hours of hands-on volunteering will have an impact for centuries to come as these plants mitigate
erosion, fix nitrogen, filter heavy metals, and provide habitat to the wildlife that call the 1,039 acres
“home.” This activity involves standing, walking, and digging holes in the forgiving sandy alkaline soil of
Galveston Island. Children 5+ are welcome to participate with parents/guardians. Please wear long
pants, closed toe shoes, gloves, and sun protection. Bring a refillable water bottle and bug spray. All
tools needed to do the work and an igloo of drinking water will be provided. This event is organized by
the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston, in partnership with Artist Boat. We look forward to
seeing y’all out on the prairie! Please register for this event for planning purposes on
www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986277088240. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at
gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.

Jun 16, 2026: CHEJ Training Webinar - Winning Corporate Campaigns: Lessons from Mind the Store

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:09 -0400

Join us for our next monthly training webinar focused on Winning Corporate Campaigns: Lessons from Mind the Store.

Corporate campaigning can be a powerful tool for holding businesses accountable and winning meaningful change. Over the past decade, Toxic-Free Future’s Mind the Store program pushed some of the nation’s largest retailers to phase out toxic chemicals, strengthen safer chemicals policies, and respond to pressure from consumers, workers, investors, and frontline communities. This training will explore key lessons learned from those campaigns and how organizers can apply them to fights against toxic chemical producers, hazardous waste facilities, plastic pollution, and other polluters.

Through case studies on campaigns targeting methylene chloride in paint strippers and PFAS in food packaging, we’ll explore lessons learned from more than a decade of corporate accountability organizing. The session will examine strategies and tactics to win, while also discussing the opportunities and limitations of market-based advocacy as part of broader environmental health and justice organizing and campaigning.

Jun 17, 2026: Aquatic Nursery Work Days

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:58 -0400

Get dirty helping grow the Bay!

The Gessner Center is Galveston Bay Foundation’s new visitor hub in Kemah, TX. It will be home to our aquatic nursery program—where we grow and prepare wetland plants that are critical to restoring habitat, improving water quality, and supporting the long-term health of Galveston Bay.

As an Aquatic Nursery Volunteer, you will assist GBF staff with hands-on plant care.

Depending on the needs of the nursery, may help with watering, weeding, trimming, shifting plants, repotting wetland plants, and removing algae buildup from nursery ponds.

Some workdays may also include planting in our wetland pools and will be communicated in advance.

If you would like to help rotate or retrieve plants from the aquatic pools, you are encouraged to bring tall rubber boots.

Expect to get dirty and muddy!

Signup on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1194479

By caring for nursery plants that will be used in restoration, you directly support healthier wetlands and a healthier Galveston Bay.

No experience is necessary. Staff will show you everythingyou need to know. Be prepared to walk across uneven terrain. Restrooms will be available onsite.

Jun 17, 2026: Coastal Care Wednesdays

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:59 -0400

Make Wednesdays count for the coast
Join a growing community of volunteers who are restoring and caring for Galveston Bay’s habitats. Work alongside staff and fellow volunteers at our Gessner Center and see the impact of your efforts week by week.

This is a hands-on stewardship role where you will build practical skills, spend time outdoors, and be part of a team making visible progress each week.

As a Coastal Care Volunteer, you will:

Plant native species, remove overgrowth, and maintain habitat areas
Use hand tools and assist with safe, organized fieldwork
Help prepare and move tools, plants, and materials
Learn directly from staff about coastal ecosystems and restoration

No experience needed. We provide all training, tools, and guidance. Just show up ready to help!

Restrooms and wifi available onsite. All tools and supplies provided. Minors (16+) welcome with a registered adult chaperone.

This role involves outdoor work in sun, mud, and uneven terrain. Review heat safety guidelines here.

Jun 17, 2026: Wellness Walks with Urban Paths

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10 -0400

Free to attend
Registration appreciated: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/buffalobayou/items/194923/?full-items=yes&flow=314840
Join a Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. All are invited to walk the trails and pathways of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature.

Jun 18, 2026: EcoCenter Weekly Nursery Workdays

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:58 -0400

Grow native plants. Restore the prairie.

At the GBF EcoCenter Greenhouse, staff and volunteers cultivate native plants to restore and manage coastal tallgrass prairie across the Galveston Bay region.

NOTE: Saturday shifts are currently postponed until further notice. We hope to resume shifts as soon possible and will be sure to send out an email when they resume.

As a Nursery Volunteer, you will:

Weed and pot plants
Mix soil and rotate plants
Clean and sort seeds
Assist with seasonal nursery maintenance

No experience is necessary; we will show you what to do!

Sign-up on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1103759

Your time in the nursery helps grow native plants that restore habitat, support wildlife, and protect communities around Galveston Bay.

Jun 18, 2026: TAEP Luncheon Meeting (In-Person only)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:40 -0400

Topic: Environmental Hazards in Facilities: Managing Mold, Asbestos, Lead, and Indoor Air Quality Risks

Speakers: Kommy M. Azarpour, P.E., Founder and President of ERC Environmental & Construction Services, Inc.

Speaker Bio:

Kommy M. Azarpour, P.E., is the Founder and President of ERC Environmental & Construction Services, Inc., a Texas-based environmental engineering, consulting, and construction management firm with more than 35 years of experience serving public and private sector clients. Since founding the company in 1991, Mr. Azarpour has led thousands of environmental and facility-related projects throughout Texas, specializing in asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, indoor air quality (IAQ), environmental assessments, remediation design, and regulatory compliance.

Please note: Please follow these instructions to make your reservation:
Click on "Register here" above, which will take you to the reservations area.

Existing members - Enter the Username and password (use Forgot Password to reset and then enter those that were emailed to you) then follow the prompts to complete your reservation. If you still need assistance, please email membership@taep.org or admin@taep.org

Non-members - Enter your email address under the New Users section and follow the prompts to enter your contact information and complete your reservation.

LUNCHEON MEETING AND RESERVATION INFORMATION

Registration and networking will be from 11:20 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. A buffet luncheon will be available, and announcements will be made between 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The speaker presentation will begin at 12:15 p.m. and end at approximately 1:00 p.m.

The cost of the meeting is as follows:

Registration Type	Member (in-person)	Non-Member (in-person)
Public		$45
General Member/Corporate	$35	$45
Regulatory/Non-profit	$25	$35
Associate/Spouse/Alumni/Senior	$25	$35
Student	$20	$30

Regulators and students please contact admin@taep.org for a discount code.

Reservations for this meeting must be received no later than 11:59 pm on Tuesday, June 16th, via the TAEP web site, or a $10 late fee will be assessed. Please register EACH attendee separately when making reservations. Once registered, you will receive an email confirming your reservation.

We are able to accept your American Express, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card at the door. To pay by check or at the door select "Invoice Me" when registering. All checks should be made payable to TAEP.

Walk-ins on-site will be accommodated on a space-available basis only and will incur a $10.00 surcharge. Cancellations after Midnight on Tuesday, June 16th as well as no-shows will be invoiced. Substitutions are allowed without penalty.

Jun 19, 2026: Summer Species - Bat Chats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:56 -0400

Jun 20, 2026: Columbia Tap Trail Clean Up

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:11 -0400

Jun 20, 2026: Neighborhood Resilience Network: Yard Waste

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00 -0400

Kick off Bayou Preservation Association’s Neighborhood Resilience Network Series with our Yard Waste Workshop— the first event in a three-part series designed to equip Houstonians with practical tools for creating more sustainable homes and greener communities.

Led by Master Gardener Robin Kendrick-Yates, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to turn everyday yard waste into nutrient-rich compost. Discover how composting transforms organic materials into healthy soil that supports plant growth, improves moisture retention, and reduces landfill waste.

Participants will take part in building a compost system and gain real-world insights into how simple, at-home practices can strengthen Houston’s gardens and local ecosystems.

This is the first of three free Saturday workshops (June–August), each focusing on different aspects of holistic water sustainability. All events are open to the public and include engaging activities and take-home materials (while supplies last).

Jun 20, 2026: Buffalo Bayou Cruise: History

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:11 -0400

Take a boat ride through history and learn about Houston's past! Look back at Houston’s history while cruising Buffalo Bayou with a local historian. Your guide will share stories of the Allen brothers and provide historical information about the people, places and events along the bayou that helped shape Houston. Reservations required.

Price: $40 (discount available)
Registration: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/buffalobayou/items/194849/?full-items=yes&flow=314837

Jun 20, 2026: Summer Species - Bikes & Bats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:57 -0400

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and bring your bike for an evening ride along Buffalo Bayou with BikeHouston to the Waugh Bridge Bat Colony, where you’ll witness an unforgettable sight—more than 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats emerging at sunset. Every third Saturday between May through August: May 16, June 20, July 18, and August 15. Spots are limited. Reservations required.

Price: $10 (discount available)
Registration: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/buffalobayou/items/724660/?full-items=yes&flow=314839

Jun 21, 2026: The Preserve - A Nature Based Solution

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:16 -0400

Join Karla Klay, Executive Director of Artist Boat to hear about their largest project and their clearest
nature-based solution: the Coastal Heritage Preserve on West Galveston Island.
Galveston Island sits in the Galveston Bay Estuary, facing the Gulf of Mexico. Bayside wetlands improve
water quality, support fisheries, and buffer storms. Coastal prairies absorb floodwaters and sequester
carbon. Dunes and beaches guard against erosion from a high-energy coast. These habitats are in steep
decline under pressure from development, sea-level rise, erosion, and subsidence. Protecting land
before it’s fragmented is the most cost-effective, durable intervention we have. Since 2010, with
partners across agencies and the community, Artist Boat has assembled a 1,039-acre sanctuary with a
goal of 1,400 acres — a living laboratory for resilience. Thus far, $24M+ has been secured through 14
transactions to make the vision real. With hope, Artist Boat is striving to conserve the next 204 acres.
Learn how hope, persistence, and hard work have turned an uncertainty into a “given” with willing
sellers and an invested community from the national to state to local level. Time for interactive
discussion with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986278890631. This virtual event will use the WebEx platform.
Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details. All registrants will get a link to
the recording of this talk. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.

Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026: Free Native Prairie Camp for ages 13-17

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:12 -0400

How can we help save native prairies right here at home? Join us for a week of learning and exploring native habitats, urban restoration projects, and the mosaics of our ecosystems!

Join the Native Prairies Association of Texas, the Environmental Institute of Houston, and conservation partners for a week of prairie activities, including hiking, birding, insect studies, nature journaling, green careers presentations, and more!

Locations include Deer Park Prairie (NPAT), University of Houston – Clear Lake (EIH), Armand Bayou Nature Center, and Baytown Nature Center.

Details:
Cost: Free
Age range: 13-17
Maximum 12 campers per week
Campers will need to provide their own lunches
Campers will need transportation to Deer Park Prairie and field trip locations. More information will be provided in the registration process.

Schedule: Weekday Camp
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Session 1: June 1-5
Session 2: June 22-26

Free. Space is Limited. Registration is Required – after initial registration, we will reach out with further details for confirmation and final registration.

Register Here!

Jun 22, 2026: Cool Congregations Cohort

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00 -0500

4 th Monday/month, 7 p.m. central, online
Starts January 26, 2026
Faith communities of all faith/spiritual traditions are invited to join the Cool Congregations Cohort in
2026. The cohort will meet monthly online throughout the year, and the facilitator will work with you to
accomplish two goals during the course of the year: (1) develop a plan to reduce your faith community’s
carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 (in line with goals sent by climate scientists) and (2) incorporate care
for the earth into all aspects of your faith community’s life. The cohort facilitator, who has decades of
experience in “greening” of faith communities, will give individualized attention to the 10 faith
communities that participate, helping them to discover ways to both reduce their carbon footprint and
renew their faith community’s commitment to care for the earth. Participating faith communities will
also learn from each other’s experiences and support each other throughout the program. This program
is organized by the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston, a Houston affiliate of the Texas
chapter of Interfaith Power & Light, but is open to any faith community that would like to participate,
and is not restricted to Houston- nor Texas-based faith communities. Please register your faith
community at www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975020502489 (only one sign-
up per faith community, please). Contact the facilitator, Lisa Brenskelle, at gcs.lrc@gmail.com, with any
questions.

Jun 23, 2026: CEC Monthly Meeting: One Health 101

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:14 -0400

What do human health, animal health, and environmental health have in common? The answer is One Health, a framework that recognizes the interconnectedness of the well-being of people, animals, and ecosystems.

Join the Citizens' Environmental Coalition (CEC) for our June virtual member meeting as we explore the fundamentals of One Health and why this concept is becoming increasingly important in addressing issues such as air and water quality, emerging diseases, biodiversity loss, climate impacts, and community resilience.

This introductory session is designed for anyone who wants to better understand how environmental and public health are connected. No prior knowledge of One Health is required.

This virtual member meeting is FREE to attend and open to both CEC members and guests. Register today to receive the virtual meeting link.

Guest Speaker(s)

Coral Lozada, Ph.D. is a Sustainability Faculty Fellow in the Office of Sustainability at Houston Methodist Academic Institute. She has a PhD in coastal and marine systems sciences and her research background in mixed-methods approaches allows her to approach sustainability with an interdisciplinary perspective. Much of her work has focused on how community perceptions and values influence resilience to both natural and man-made disasters, and how coastal communities adapt to changes in their livelihoods as a result of these disasters or shifts. She looks forward to enhancing Methodist hospital’s resilience and contributing to its environmental sustainability using a One Health lens.

Jun 24, 2026: Wellness Walks with Urban Paths

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10 -0400

Jun 24, 2026: Houston Native Prairie Association Monthly Meeting

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:36 -0400

Down by the Bay: Strategic Land Conservation in the Galveston Bay Watershed
By Suzanne Simpson

Join the Houston Chapter of Native Prairies Association of Texas for their Monthly Meeting featuring: “Down by the Bay: Strategic Land Conservation in the Galveston Bay Watershed” from Suzanne Simpson, Galveston Bay Foundation’s Director of Land Protection and author of Wild Houston: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around the Bayou City.

The changing land use of the Greater Houston metroplex places a considerable strain on our natural resources, especially in coastal ecosystems. Working in partnership with the public and private sectors, Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) addresses these challenges through strategic land acquisition, conservation easements, science-based land stewardship. To date, GBF has protected 21,000 acres of prairies, wetlands, and coastal forests that support wildlife and improve water quality. Learn about GBF’s land conservation strategies that support and protect Houston’s most important natural resource: Galveston Bay.

Presenter bio: Suzanne Simpson is an ecologist and land conservation professional with an infectious passion for protecting Texas’ natural resources. As Galveston Bay Foundation’s Director of Land Protection, Suzanne leads the acquisition of conservation assets in partnership with private landowners and public agencies. Her efforts have bolstered GBF’s conservation profile, which now exceeds 21,000 acres of coastal habitat that protect biodiversity while preserving rural heritage and sustaining agricultural economies. Suzanne brings a practical, field-based perspective to conservation, informed by experience working across diverse ecosystems and collaborating with landowners, conservation organizations, and community partners. Other than conserving land, discovering salamanders, and photographing warblers, Suzanne’s greatest joy is sharing her passion for natural resource conservation with diverse audiences.

We ask that you register for this meeting and for meetings going forward, particularly if you are coming in person. This will help us greatly to keep track of attendance.

REGISTER HERE! (https://texasprairie.org/event/hnpat-meeting-june2026/)

If you want to attend online, the Zoom registration link will immediately be sent to you when you register with the above registration link.
If you are coming in person, you can arrive as early as 6:30 PM to socialize and connect. There will be refreshments. And you are welcome to bring something.

Jun 25, 2026: EcoCenter Weekly Nursery Workdays

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:58 -0400

Grow native plants. Restore the prairie.

At the GBF EcoCenter Greenhouse, staff and volunteers cultivate native plants to restore and manage coastal tallgrass prairie across the Galveston Bay region.

NOTE: Saturday shifts are currently postponed until further notice. We hope to resume shifts as soon possible and will be sure to send out an email when they resume.

As a Nursery Volunteer, you will:

Weed and pot plants
Mix soil and rotate plants
Clean and sort seeds
Assist with seasonal nursery maintenance

No experience is necessary; we will show you what to do!

Sign-up on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1103759

Your time in the nursery helps grow native plants that restore habitat, support wildlife, and protect communities around Galveston Bay.

Jun 25, 2026 - Jun 27, 2026: Edible Academy 2026: Summer Gardening and Nutrition Education

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:31 -0400

3-day hands-on lessons to learn techniques and curriculum for using your school garden and outdoor classroom as exciting educational tools. Participants will explore basic and easy-to-grow fruit trees, veggies, flowers, and herbs for school and youth gardens; how to plant a 'guild,' or a grouping of plants that provide a mutually beneficial relationship; and how to forage and harvest the ingredients for a springtime salad.

All participants will receive a complimentary copy of the 2019 Urban Harvest School Gardening Guide.
6/25/2026, Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
6/26/2026, Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
6/27/2026, Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Participants are required to attended all 3 days of the workshop.

Jun 25, 2026: Water Monitor Training: Standard Core

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00 -0400

Become a Certified Texas Stream Team Water Quality Monitor

Help protect the health of Galveston Bay by collecting reliable, long-term water quality data. Through this hands-on, full-day training, you’ll gain the skills needed to monitor tidally influenced waters using Texas Stream Team Standard Core protocols.

You’ll work alongside experienced staff to learn classroom and field sampling methods used statewide to track the health of Texas waters, while becoming part of a network of volunteers committed to clean water.

No prior experience required. Supplies and materials are provided. Participants should be prepared for both indoor and outdoor instruction, short walks between locations, and a commitment to monthly monitoring after certification.

Be prepared to help set up the room for training and for an orientation on the flow of the day.

This training takes place on Galveston Bay Foundation’s campus in the first building on the left. Restrooms and indoor classroom facilities are available onsite. Carpooling is encouraged.

Jun 26, 2026: Summer Species - Bat Chats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:56 -0400

Jun 27, 2026: Fourth Saturday Phenology Walk

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:09 -0400

Discover the hidden seasonal rhythms of nature firsthand on our guided Phenology Walks, where we track the life cycles of different plants across ecosystems, from the first spring bud burst to winter dormancy. You’ll learn how shifting weather patterns and climate change influence the timing of these important events in our local ecosystems and how you can become a community scientist, contributing vital data from your own backyard to a global research initiative.

These relaxing morning walks are led by scientists from Rice University and staff from the Arboretum. We welcome nature enthusiasts of all ages, however kids 12 years and younger must be accompanied by a guardian.

Learn more about the study of phenology and ways you can contribute at https://www.usanpn.org/nn

Free, donations appreciated
All ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult

Meet in front of the Nature Center building

Jun 27, 2026: Green Wave Volunteer Litter Cleanup at Blackhawk Park

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:12 -0400

Visit ayw.givepulse.com to sign up.

American Youthworks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) is hosting a Green Wave Clean-Up Event on Saturday, June 27, at Blackhawk Park from 10am to noon. See the event signup page for details.

This event is part of our ongoing Green Wave Initiative. Led by TXCC participants, the Green Wave Initiative combines community cleanup events with environmental education. Come pick up litter with us! Attend our events to help improve neighborhood health, reduce flood hazards and illegal waste disposal, and to enhance green space accessibility.

• All ages are welcome!

• Closed shoes are required

• Gloves, grabbers, and safety vests are provided

• Pants are recommended

Reach out to our coordination team by emailing GreenWave@ayw.org if you have any questions.

Please sign up so we know to expect you!

Jun 28, 2026: From Resilience to Thrivance in a Collapsing World

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:17 -0400

Join Dr. Jeff Crane as he explores how community farming can play a crucial role in moving past a simple
focus on resilience, mitigation, and adaptation to one of thrivance in a time of political, economic, and
ecological chaos. While the threats are manifold and extreme, it is important to move past reactionary
responses to working towards a better now and future, addressing the fundamental issues and
challenges that existed prior to this immediate period and will persist after, unless action is taken.
Community farming is integral to thrivance. It fosters better physical, emotional, psychological, and
spiritual health. It helps repair the relationship between humanity and the natural world. It creates a
web of community connections, friendships, and reciprocity. And finally, community farming brings joy
and beauty into our lives. Certainly, community farming is not the entire solution but, as a site of
dialogue, it can also contribute to other needed work. Consider thrivance through community farming!
Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on
www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988594579920. This virtual event will use the
WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details. All
registrants will get a link to the recording of this talk. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with
any questions.

Jul 1, 2026: Aquatic Nursery Work Days

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:58 -0400

Get dirty helping grow the Bay!

As an Aquatic Nursery Volunteer, you will assist GBF staff with hands-on plant care.

Depending on the needs of the nursery, may help with watering, weeding, trimming, shifting plants, repotting wetland plants, and removing algae buildup from nursery ponds.

Some workdays may also include planting in our wetland pools and will be communicated in advance.

If you would like to help rotate or retrieve plants from the aquatic pools, you are encouraged to bring tall rubber boots.

Expect to get dirty and muddy!

Signup on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1194479

By caring for nursery plants that will be used in restoration, you directly support healthier wetlands and a healthier Galveston Bay.

No experience is necessary. Staff will show you everythingyou need to know. Be prepared to walk across uneven terrain. Restrooms will be available onsite.

Jul 1, 2026: Wellness Walks with Urban Paths

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10 -0400

Jul 2, 2026: EcoCenter Weekly Nursery Workdays

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:58 -0400

Grow native plants. Restore the prairie.

At the GBF EcoCenter Greenhouse, staff and volunteers cultivate native plants to restore and manage coastal tallgrass prairie across the Galveston Bay region.

NOTE: Saturday shifts are currently postponed until further notice. We hope to resume shifts as soon possible and will be sure to send out an email when they resume.

As a Nursery Volunteer, you will:

Weed and pot plants
Mix soil and rotate plants
Clean and sort seeds
Assist with seasonal nursery maintenance

No experience is necessary; we will show you what to do!

Sign-up on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1103759

Your time in the nursery helps grow native plants that restore habitat, support wildlife, and protect communities around Galveston Bay.

Jul 3, 2026: Summer Species - Bat Chats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:56 -0400

Jul 7, 2026: CEC Working Group Meeting

Sun, 24 May 2026 19:52 -0400

Join Citizens’ Environmental Coalition (CEC) monthly meeting of our 2026 Working Groups: Built for Resilience and Resource & Data Hub.

These collaborative working groups bring together community members, nonprofits, government representatives, researchers, students, and sustainability professionals to help advance practical resilience solutions for Greater Houston.

Through advocacy, education, partnerships, and program development, participants are working to advance three key regional priorities:

• Nature-based solutions for climate resilience
• Circular economy and resource efficiency initiatives
• Resilient energy and water infrastructure

Whether you are deeply involved in sustainability work or simply interested in contributing your ideas, expertise, and community perspective, all are welcome.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Jul 8, 2026: Wellness Walks with Urban Paths

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10 -0400

Jul 8, 2026: Wellness Walks with Urban Paths

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10 -0400

Jul 9, 2026: EcoCenter Weekly Nursery Workdays

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:58 -0400

Grow native plants. Restore the prairie.

At the GBF EcoCenter Greenhouse, staff and volunteers cultivate native plants to restore and manage coastal tallgrass prairie across the Galveston Bay region.

NOTE: Saturday shifts are currently postponed until further notice. We hope to resume shifts as soon possible and will be sure to send out an email when they resume.

As a Nursery Volunteer, you will:

Weed and pot plants
Mix soil and rotate plants
Clean and sort seeds
Assist with seasonal nursery maintenance

No experience is necessary; we will show you what to do!

Sign-up on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1103759

Your time in the nursery helps grow native plants that restore habitat, support wildlife, and protect communities around Galveston Bay.

Jul 10, 2026: Summer Species - Bat Chats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:56 -0400

Jul 11, 2026: Green Wave Volunteer Litter Cleanup at Hidalgo Park

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:14 -0400

Visit ayw.givepulse.com to sign up.

American Youthworks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) is hosting a Green Wave Clean-Up Event on Saturday, July 11, at Hidalgo Park from 10am to noon.

• All ages are welcome!

• Closed shoes are required

• Gloves, grabbers, and safety vests are provided

• Pants are recommended

Reach out to our coordination team by emailing GreenWave@ayw.org if you have any questions.

Please sign up so we know to expect you!

Jul 15, 2026: Aquatic Nursery Work Days

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:58 -0400

Get dirty helping grow the Bay!

As an Aquatic Nursery Volunteer, you will assist GBF staff with hands-on plant care.

Depending on the needs of the nursery, may help with watering, weeding, trimming, shifting plants, repotting wetland plants, and removing algae buildup from nursery ponds.

Some workdays may also include planting in our wetland pools and will be communicated in advance.

If you would like to help rotate or retrieve plants from the aquatic pools, you are encouraged to bring tall rubber boots.

Expect to get dirty and muddy!

Signup on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1194479

By caring for nursery plants that will be used in restoration, you directly support healthier wetlands and a healthier Galveston Bay.

No experience is necessary. Staff will show you everythingyou need to know. Be prepared to walk across uneven terrain. Restrooms will be available onsite.

Jul 15, 2026: Wellness Walks with Urban Paths

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10 -0400

Jul 16, 2026: EcoCenter Weekly Nursery Workdays

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:58 -0400

Grow native plants. Restore the prairie.

At the GBF EcoCenter Greenhouse, staff and volunteers cultivate native plants to restore and manage coastal tallgrass prairie across the Galveston Bay region.

NOTE: Saturday shifts are currently postponed until further notice. We hope to resume shifts as soon possible and will be sure to send out an email when they resume.

As a Nursery Volunteer, you will:

Weed and pot plants
Mix soil and rotate plants
Clean and sort seeds
Assist with seasonal nursery maintenance

No experience is necessary; we will show you what to do!

Sign-up on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1103759

Your time in the nursery helps grow native plants that restore habitat, support wildlife, and protect communities around Galveston Bay.

Jul 17, 2026: CEC Working Group Lunch

Sun, 24 May 2026 19:52 -0400

Join Citizens’ Environmental Coalition (CEC) monthly meeting of our 2026 Working Groups: Built for Resilience and Resource & Data Hub.

Through advocacy, education, partnerships, and program development, participants are working to advance three key regional priorities:

• Nature-based solutions for climate resilience
• Circular economy and resource efficiency initiatives
• Resilient energy and water infrastructure

Whether you are deeply involved in sustainability work or simply interested in contributing your ideas, expertise, and community perspective, all are welcome.

Casual lunch will be provided.

Jul 17, 2026: Summer Species - Bat Chats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:56 -0400

Jul 18, 2026: Neighborhood Resilience Network - Rainwater Harvesting

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00 -0400

Harness the power of rain and turn every drop into a resource for your home and your community.

Join Bayou Preservation Association’s Neighborhood Resilience Network Series with our Rainwater Harvesting Workshop—part of a three-part series designed to equip Houstonians with practical tools for creating more sustainable homes and resilient communities.

Led by Master Gardener Teresa See, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to capture and reuse rainwater to reduce runoff, conserve water, and support the health of Houston’s bayous. Learn how rainwater harvesting can improve your landscape, increase water efficiency, and promote long-term sustainability at home.

Participants will gain practical skills in assembling a rain barrel system and will leave with the confidence to set up this solution in their own backyard.

This is one of three free Saturday workshops (June–August), each focusing on different aspects of holistic water sustainability. All events are open to the public and feature engaging activities and take-home resources (while supplies last).

Jul 18, 2026: Summer Species - Bikes & Bats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:57 -0400

Jul 22, 2026: Wellness Walks with Urban Paths

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10 -0400

Jul 23, 2026: EcoCenter Weekly Nursery Workdays

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:58 -0400

Grow native plants. Restore the prairie.

At the GBF EcoCenter Greenhouse, staff and volunteers cultivate native plants to restore and manage coastal tallgrass prairie across the Galveston Bay region.

NOTE: Saturday shifts are currently postponed until further notice. We hope to resume shifts as soon possible and will be sure to send out an email when they resume.

As a Nursery Volunteer, you will:

Weed and pot plants
Mix soil and rotate plants
Clean and sort seeds
Assist with seasonal nursery maintenance

No experience is necessary; we will show you what to do!

Sign-up on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1103759

Your time in the nursery helps grow native plants that restore habitat, support wildlife, and protect communities around Galveston Bay.

Jul 24, 2026: Summer Species - Bat Chats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:56 -0400

Jul 25, 2026: Fourth Saturday Phenology Walk

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:09 -0400

Learn more about the study of phenology and ways you can contribute at https://www.usanpn.org/nn

Free, donations appreciated
All ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult

Meet in front of the Nature Center building

Jul 25, 2026: Witness Series Part 3

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:39 -0400

The Witness Series is Artist Lead, Nature Centered and Community Driven. It is led by Kristi Rangel, Houston-based multi-disciplinary artist and education advocate. This year, the Witness Series is excited to celebrate its fifth year of being community together. This year’s Witness Series will explore the many profound experiences that Communities of Color have in the Land of Southeast Texas and along our waterways. The Witness Series is co-curated in partnership with artists from the Native American, African American, Latinx, Pacific Islander and Asian communities. Every Witness experience is designed to bring communities together through the power of nature and provide historically underserved communities with greater access to nature-based opportunities. Attendees become co-authors, editors and observers as they take part in these participatory public art experiences centered around green spaces and environmental equity.

The 5th year of the Witness Series will be explored through the artistry and lens of Tomii Culmer. We will Bear Witness to the power of community building and artmarking in green spaces through her photos.

Kristi Rangel created the Witness Series, in 2021 in collaboration with Jaime González, a Houston-based conservationist because of their shared belief that environmental justice is a basic human right.

Jul 26, 2026: Building Resilient, Sustainable Health Systems

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:18 -0400

At Houston Methodist, our Office of Sustainability is working to advance environmental stewardship as
an extension of healing — caring not only for patients, but also for the communities and environments
that influence human health. Join Jason Fischer, Director of the Office of Sustainability, Houston
Methodist, as he explores how healthcare sustainability intersects with faith, service, and responsibility
to future generations through initiatives focused on energy and resource conservation, waste reduction,
sustainable purchasing, clinical sustainability, and environmental health. The session will also highlight
how collaboration across healthcare, research, and community partnerships can help create healthier,
more resilient communities while supporting the broader mission of caring for creation and one
another. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on
www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990568243200. This virtual event will use the
WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details. All
registrants will get a link to the recording of this talk. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with
any questions.

Jul 27, 2026: Cool Congregations Cohort

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00 -0500

Jul 29, 2026: Aquatic Nursery Work Days

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:58 -0400

Get dirty helping grow the Bay!

As an Aquatic Nursery Volunteer, you will assist GBF staff with hands-on plant care.

Depending on the needs of the nursery, may help with watering, weeding, trimming, shifting plants, repotting wetland plants, and removing algae buildup from nursery ponds.

Some workdays may also include planting in our wetland pools and will be communicated in advance.

If you would like to help rotate or retrieve plants from the aquatic pools, you are encouraged to bring tall rubber boots.

Expect to get dirty and muddy!

Signup on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1194479

By caring for nursery plants that will be used in restoration, you directly support healthier wetlands and a healthier Galveston Bay.

No experience is necessary. Staff will show you everythingyou need to know. Be prepared to walk across uneven terrain. Restrooms will be available onsite.

Jul 29, 2026: Wellness Walks with Urban Paths

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10 -0400

Jul 30, 2026: EcoCenter Weekly Nursery Workdays

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:58 -0400

Grow native plants. Restore the prairie.

At the GBF EcoCenter Greenhouse, staff and volunteers cultivate native plants to restore and manage coastal tallgrass prairie across the Galveston Bay region.

NOTE: Saturday shifts are currently postponed until further notice. We hope to resume shifts as soon possible and will be sure to send out an email when they resume.

As a Nursery Volunteer, you will:

Weed and pot plants
Mix soil and rotate plants
Clean and sort seeds
Assist with seasonal nursery maintenance

No experience is necessary; we will show you what to do!

Sign-up on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1103759

Your time in the nursery helps grow native plants that restore habitat, support wildlife, and protect communities around Galveston Bay.

Jul 31, 2026: Summer Species - Bat Chats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:56 -0400

Aug 4, 2026: Environmental Book Club

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:14 -0400

This month, we will be discussing Carbon: The Book of Life by Paul Hawken, which explores carbon, an element that is responsible for all life on our planet, but also, drives climate change.

Join the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition (CEC) Environmental Book Club for an engaging evening of conversation, learning, and community connection.

Our bi-monthly book club brings together environmentally minded Houstonians to discuss books exploring sustainability, climate change, environmental justice, public health, conservation, and the relationship between people and the planet. Whether you work in the environmental field or are simply curious and passionate about these topics, all are welcome.

This is a community-oriented discussion designed to encourage thoughtful dialogue, new perspectives, and meaningful connections across Houston’s environmental community.

Free to join. Participants are encouraged to support the hosting venue by purchasing a drink or snack.

Interested in joining our next meeting?

Simply send us an email at info@cechouston.org to sign up. You’ll receive updates about meeting locations, discussions, and upcoming books. We look forward to having you!

Aug 5, 2026: Wellness Walks with Urban Paths

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10 -0400

Aug 7, 2026: CEC Working Group Lunch

Sun, 24 May 2026 19:52 -0400

Join Citizens’ Environmental Coalition (CEC) monthly meeting of our 2026 Working Groups: Built for Resilience and Resource & Data Hub.

Through advocacy, education, partnerships, and program development, participants are working to advance three key regional priorities:

• Nature-based solutions for climate resilience
• Circular economy and resource efficiency initiatives
• Resilient energy and water infrastructure

Whether you are deeply involved in sustainability work or simply interested in contributing your ideas, expertise, and community perspective, all are welcome.

Casual lunch will be provided.

Aug 7, 2026: Summer Species - Bat Chats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:56 -0400

Aug 12, 2026: Aquatic Nursery Work Days

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:58 -0400

Get dirty helping grow the Bay!

As an Aquatic Nursery Volunteer, you will assist GBF staff with hands-on plant care.

Depending on the needs of the nursery, may help with watering, weeding, trimming, shifting plants, repotting wetland plants, and removing algae buildup from nursery ponds.

Some workdays may also include planting in our wetland pools and will be communicated in advance.

If you would like to help rotate or retrieve plants from the aquatic pools, you are encouraged to bring tall rubber boots.

Expect to get dirty and muddy!

Signup on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1194479

By caring for nursery plants that will be used in restoration, you directly support healthier wetlands and a healthier Galveston Bay.

No experience is necessary. Staff will show you everythingyou need to know. Be prepared to walk across uneven terrain. Restrooms will be available onsite.

Aug 12, 2026: Wellness Walks with Urban Paths

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10 -0400

Aug 14, 2026: Summer Species - Bat Chats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:56 -0400

Aug 15, 2026: 2026 Neighborhood Resilience Network - Pollinator Gardens

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00 -0400

Create a space that gives back—turn your yard into a sanctuary for pollinators and support a healthier ecosystem across Houston.

Join Bayou Preservation Association’s Neighborhood Resilience Network Series with our Pollinator Gardens Workshop—part of a three-part series designed to provide Houstonians with practical tools for creating more sustainable homes and resilient communities.

Led by Master Gardener Robin Kendrick Yates, this hands-on workshop will examine the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystems and how to design a garden that supports them. Learn how native plants, thoughtful design, and simple practices can attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial species while improving the health of our bayous.

Participants will gain hands-on experience building a bee/pollinator hotel and leave with practical tips to start their own pollinator-friendly garden at home.

This is the final workshop in our three-part free Saturday series (June–August), each exploring a different aspect of holistic water sustainability. All events are open to the public and include engaging activities and take-home resources (while supplies last).

Aug 15, 2026: Summer Species - Bikes & Bats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:57 -0400

Aug 19, 2026: Coastal Care Wednesdays

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:59 -0400

This is a hands-on stewardship role where you will build practical skills, spend time outdoors, and be part of a team making visible progress each week.

As a Coastal Care Volunteer, you will:

Plant native species, remove overgrowth, and maintain habitat areas
Use hand tools and assist with safe, organized fieldwork
Help prepare and move tools, plants, and materials
Learn directly from staff about coastal ecosystems and restoration

No experience needed. We provide all training, tools, and guidance. Just show up ready to help!

Restrooms and wifi available onsite. All tools and supplies provided. Minors (16+) welcome with a registered adult chaperone.

This role involves outdoor work in sun, mud, and uneven terrain. Review heat safety guidelines here.

Aug 19, 2026: Wellness Walks with Urban Paths

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10 -0400

Aug 21, 2026: Summer Species - Bat Chats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:56 -0400

Aug 22, 2026: Fourth Saturday Phenology Walk

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:09 -0400

Learn more about the study of phenology and ways you can contribute at https://www.usanpn.org/nn

Free, donations appreciated
All ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult

Meet in front of the Nature Center building

Aug 24, 2026: Cool Congregations Cohort

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00 -0500

Aug 26, 2026: Aquatic Nursery Work Days

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:58 -0400

Get dirty helping grow the Bay!

As an Aquatic Nursery Volunteer, you will assist GBF staff with hands-on plant care.

Depending on the needs of the nursery, may help with watering, weeding, trimming, shifting plants, repotting wetland plants, and removing algae buildup from nursery ponds.

Some workdays may also include planting in our wetland pools and will be communicated in advance.

If you would like to help rotate or retrieve plants from the aquatic pools, you are encouraged to bring tall rubber boots.

Expect to get dirty and muddy!

Signup on our volunteer portal: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1194479

By caring for nursery plants that will be used in restoration, you directly support healthier wetlands and a healthier Galveston Bay.

No experience is necessary. Staff will show you everythingyou need to know. Be prepared to walk across uneven terrain. Restrooms will be available onsite.

Aug 26, 2026: Wellness Walks with Urban Paths

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10 -0400

Aug 28, 2026: Summer Species - Bat Chats

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:56 -0400

Sep 8, 2026: CEC Working Group Meeting

Sun, 24 May 2026 19:52 -0400

Join Citizens’ Environmental Coalition (CEC) monthly meeting of our 2026 Working Groups: Built for Resilience and Resource & Data Hub.

Through advocacy, education, partnerships, and program development, participants are working to advance three key regional priorities:

• Nature-based solutions for climate resilience
• Circular economy and resource efficiency initiatives
• Resilient energy and water infrastructure

Whether you are deeply involved in sustainability work or simply interested in contributing your ideas, expertise, and community perspective, all are welcome.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Sep 26, 2026: Fourth Saturday Phenology Walk

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:09 -0400

Learn more about the study of phenology and ways you can contribute at https://www.usanpn.org/nn

Free, donations appreciated
All ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult

Meet in front of the Nature Center building

Sep 28, 2026: Cool Congregations Cohort

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00 -0500

Oct 2, 2026: CEC Working Group Lunch

Sun, 24 May 2026 19:53 -0400

Join Citizens’ Environmental Coalition (CEC) monthly meeting of our 2026 Working Groups: Built for Resilience and Resource & Data Hub.

Through advocacy, education, partnerships, and program development, participants are working to advance three key regional priorities:

• Nature-based solutions for climate resilience
• Circular economy and resource efficiency initiatives
• Resilient energy and water infrastructure

Whether you are deeply involved in sustainability work or simply interested in contributing your ideas, expertise, and community perspective, all are welcome.

Casual lunch will be provided.

Oct 6, 2026: Environmental Book Club

Sun, 24 May 2026 20:21 -0400

They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals by Mariah Blake

Join the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition (CEC) Environmental Book Club for an engaging evening of conversation, learning, and community connection.

This is a community-oriented discussion designed to encourage thoughtful dialogue, new perspectives, and meaningful connections across Houston’s environmental community.

Free to join. Participants are encouraged to support the hosting venue by purchasing a drink or snack.

Interested in joining our next meeting?

Simply send us an email at info@cechouston.org to sign up. You’ll receive updates about meeting locations, discussions, and upcoming books. We look forward to having you!

Oct 21, 2026: Coastal Care Wednesdays

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:59 -0400

This is a hands-on stewardship role where you will build practical skills, spend time outdoors, and be part of a team making visible progress each week.

As a Coastal Care Volunteer, you will:

Plant native species, remove overgrowth, and maintain habitat areas
Use hand tools and assist with safe, organized fieldwork
Help prepare and move tools, plants, and materials
Learn directly from staff about coastal ecosystems and restoration

No experience needed. We provide all training, tools, and guidance. Just show up ready to help!

Restrooms and wifi available onsite. All tools and supplies provided. Minors (16+) welcome with a registered adult chaperone.

This role involves outdoor work in sun, mud, and uneven terrain. Review heat safety guidelines here.

Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026: Greater Houston Environmental Summit

Sun, 24 May 2026 19:48 -0400

2026 theme: Fostering Resilience in Community

Register to sponsor or exhibit today.

More information coming soon!

Oct 24, 2026: Fourth Saturday Phenology Walk

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:09 -0400

Learn more about the study of phenology and ways you can contribute at https://www.usanpn.org/nn

Free, donations appreciated
All ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult

Meet in front of the Nature Center building

Oct 26, 2026: Cool Congregations Cohort

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00 -0500

Nov 23, 2026: Cool Congregations Cohort

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00 -0500

Dec 1, 2026: Environmental Book Club

Sun, 24 May 2026 20:23 -0400

Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth by Zoë Schlanger

Join the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition (CEC) Environmental Book Club for an engaging evening of conversation, learning, and community connection.

This is a community-oriented discussion designed to encourage thoughtful dialogue, new perspectives, and meaningful connections across Houston’s environmental community.

Free to join. Participants are encouraged to support the hosting venue by purchasing a drink or snack.

Interested in joining our next meeting?

Simply send us an email at info@cechouston.org to sign up. You’ll receive updates about meeting locations, discussions, and upcoming books. We look forward to having you!

Dec 16, 2026: Coastal Care Wednesdays

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:59 -0400

This is a hands-on stewardship role where you will build practical skills, spend time outdoors, and be part of a team making visible progress each week.

As a Coastal Care Volunteer, you will:

Plant native species, remove overgrowth, and maintain habitat areas
Use hand tools and assist with safe, organized fieldwork
Help prepare and move tools, plants, and materials
Learn directly from staff about coastal ecosystems and restoration

No experience needed. We provide all training, tools, and guidance. Just show up ready to help!

Restrooms and wifi available onsite. All tools and supplies provided. Minors (16+) welcome with a registered adult chaperone.

This role involves outdoor work in sun, mud, and uneven terrain. Review heat safety guidelines here.

Dec 28, 2026: Cool Congregations Cohort

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00 -0500