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Scientists tell us that we must reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (vs. a 2010 baseline), and that 25 – 30% of all needed emissions reductions must come from individuals/households. 50% may seem like a very high hurdle. But, it translates to only a 8%/year reduction, starting now. And, you may have already made some lifestyle improvements since 2010 that reduced your emissions, so you could already be well on your way toward the 50% reduction goal. Participants in this individualized course will leave with a personal plan to achieve the 50% emissions reduction goal through targeted lifestyle improvements that will also save them money. The course was developed in response to the Walk on Earth Gently multifaith statement, inspired by religious teachings to turn away from consumerism & to seek balanced relationships with all people and the planet. Walk on Earth Gently invites you into a journey of Living the Change that the world needs. This program will work individually with participants, on dates and times that work for both them and the facilitator. Those already far along on their carbon footprint reduction journey may only need a few sessions with the facilitator to complete their 50% carbon footprint reduction plan, whereas others may need more sessions. Accept the Walk on Earth Gently invitation and commit to a sustainable lifestyle. For more information, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
more info...		8/31/2025
-12/31/2025		TBA!

Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center.
more info...		10/16/20258:30am to 11:00am

Think there is no solution to climate change? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Effective climate solutions are available now! Climate Solutions 101 is the world’s first major educational effort focused solely on climate solutions. Rather than rehashing well-known climate challenges, these materials from Project Drawdown concentrate on game-changing climate action based on rigorous scientific research and analysis. This course, presented in video units and in-depth conversations, combines Project Drawdown’s trusted resources with the expertise of several inspiring voices from around the world.

Climate solutions become attainable with increased access to free, science-based educational resources, elevated public discourse, and tangible examples of real-world action. Continue your climate solutions journey, today. Join others for a weekly online discussion on climate solutions! Register for this course
on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1511025139869. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
more info...		10/16/20256:00pm to 7:00pmLisa Brenskelle

Topic: Attwater Prairie Chicken Refuge
with Meredith Haley, Wildlife Refuge Specialist

Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge was established to protect the critically endangered Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken, a ground-dwelling grouse of the coastal prairie ecosystem. Located approximately 60 miles west of Houston, Texas, this refuge is home to one of the largest remnants of native coastal prairie remaining in southeast Texas. Although the refuge was established for the benefit of the prairie-chicken, the refuge is host or home to many other wildlife species found on this prairie.

Note: We will be streaming live via this Zoom link, but we cannot promise that our speaker will stay in front of the microphone the whole time.
more info...		10/16/20257:00pm to 8:00pm

more info...		10/17/20258:00am to 5:30pm

The Environmental Educators Exchange (EEE) Virtual Meet Ups take place every other Friday at 8:30 AM. Join us for a chance to connect with fellow educators, swap stories, share resources, and build a sense of community! These meetings are hosted by CEC in partnership with Texas Association for Environmental Education.

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more info...		10/17/20258:30am to 9:00am

Join Bayou Land Conservancy, Montgomery County Precinct 3, and Repsol in restoring the native habitat of Blue Gill Pond, where we will plant over 1,000 native plants in the shallow waters of the pond’s edge!

We promise a good time where you will improve the ecosystem, get wet, and leave muddy at the end of this event!
 
more info...		10/17/20258:30am to 12:00pm

Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteer stewards participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration and public access programs. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.


Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.

What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.

How to join: Complete our volunteer application. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
more info...		10/17/20259:00am to 1:00pm

On the third Friday of each month, our friends at the Park Place Regional Library will present a story time in the Garden at 10:30 a.m. Children of all ages and their parents / care-givers are invited.

50 free admissions are available for each storytime, on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required
more info...		10/17/202510:30am to 11:30am

  • Photographers Needed!

Capture the energy and beauty of our largest annual event as a photographer or videographer. 

You’ll help share the story of over 700 riders traveling 172 miles around the Bay, while highlighting the spirit of our volunteers and stunning coastal views. 
  • Build your portfolio with real-world event coverage. 
  • Keep ownership of your images while providing GBF royalty-free use for promotional purposes. 
  • Get a volunteer t-shirt, meals, and join a supportive, fun team. 

This is a great opportunity for volunteers with some experience behind the lens.             

Contact eoneal@galvbay.org if you have questions about the role.
more info...		10/18/2025TBA!

You are invited to join us for our monthly bird banding program at the GCBO headquarters. Licensed bird banders and GCBO Research Associates Robert and Kay Lookingbill  band at the sanctuary on a regular basis. Birds are captured for banding in very fine nylon nets known as “mist nets” because they are almost invisible in the environment. Captured birds are weighed and measured and their species, sex, and age are recorded. Each is fitted with an aluminum leg band with a unique number provided by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and released unharmed. If the bird is captured again, the band provides the link to retrieve this history, which then provides important information on the routes used by migrating birds, their longevity, and general physical condition.
more info...		10/18/20258:00am to 12:00pm

Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for community-wide volunteer days at Buffalo Bayou Park happening the third Saturday of each month. Whether volunteering as an individual or a small group, your efforts will lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy. 

Individuals can register by completing our online waiver. Small groups can reserve spaces and larger groups can schedule another day during the month by emailing volulnteer@buffalobayou.org. 

Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: trash pick-up, mulching and weed removal. We do ask that all volunteers bring their own work gloves. All other necessary work tools will be provided by BBP.
  
To sign up, please read the Volunteer Information packet and complete an online Volunteer Waiver here.
more info...		10/18/20258:30am to 11:30am

Our coalition is hosting a Community Conversations series to help inform Fort Bend County about an upcoming public hearing for Petra Nova, a carbon capture facility attached to the W.A. Parish coal plant. Please join us and bring your family and friends for free food and conversation on what we can do to raise awareness of false climate solutions in Fort Bend! To RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSdx8eyJPaMX0b_ulbe1dPEMCNhzXBs5hnKTLSZh_kKceSlw/viewform
more info...		10/18/202510:30am to 11:30am

Broadcast on KUHT Channel 8 at 3 p.m. each Saturday and on municipal access cable channels in Baytown, Deer Park, Houston, Texas City, Galveston, Nassau Bay, Pasadena, Seabrook, Sugar Land, and on HCC TV. More info on the TPWD website (* indicates a segment on the Houston area). For more visit TPWD’s YouTube Page.
more info...		10/18/20253:00pm to 4:00pm

  • Photographers Needed!

Capture the energy and beauty of our largest annual event as a photographer or videographer. 

You’ll help share the story of over 700 riders traveling 172 miles around the Bay, while highlighting the spirit of our volunteers and stunning coastal views. 
  • Build your portfolio with real-world event coverage. 
  • Keep ownership of your images while providing GBF royalty-free use for promotional purposes. 
  • Get a volunteer t-shirt, meals, and join a supportive, fun team. 

This is a great opportunity for volunteers with some experience behind the lens.             

Contact eoneal@galvbay.org if you have questions about the role.
more info...		10/19/2025TBA!

It is that time of year! We are gearing up for our 18th Annual KBR Kids Day!  Because Tony Marron Park is under construction, we are hosting this event near downtown at Buffalo Bayou Park (above the Cistern and next to the Lee & Joe Jamail Skatepark) and on a Sunday!  Hope you can join!
more info...		10/19/202511:00am to 3:00pm

The Coastal  Prairie Conservancy seeks Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers. Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.

Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Gardening gloves. All other tools are provided.
To join KPC efforts, please complete its volunteer application, then email Bethany Foshee (bfoshee@katyprairie.org) for more information and to sign up for this opportunity.
more info...		10/21/20259:00am to 1:00pmBethany Foshee

There are many opportunities for you to get involved with EIH's WaterSmart Habitat. Whether you're looking for community service hours or just a change of pace, we have the perfect place for you right here on the UHCL campus. Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days.

No experience necessary—we'll show you what goes and what stays
Bring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)
Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle, hat, and sunscreen!
Master Naturalists can earn volunteer time. Students, we will be happy to sign off on your community service hours!
more info...		10/21/20259:00am to 11:00am

Volunteers with the Wetlands Team alternate weeks in the nursery and planting in the existing phases. If you'd like to help with wetland planting, meet at the nursery corner of Seakale Ln. and Bay Area Blvd. each Wednesday morning at 8:30am. To get more information or to RSVP, please e-mail Christie Taylor with TexasA&M AgriLife Texas Community Watershed Partners office.
more info...		10/22/20258:30am to 9:30am

Each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., the Houston Zoo hosts a Facebook Live to bring the Zoo to YOU! Join for updates of what our furred, flippered, and feathered friends are up to and how zookeepers are caring for them. To see past videos, check out the library here.
more info...		10/22/202511:00am to 12:00pm

This 45-minute session starts at 6 pm and will be offered every Wednesday until further notice. Led by Union is Creation, singing bowls and wind chimes are played to encourage mindfulness and connectivity in this unique acoustic space. Guests may bring their cushions or mats. Registration is required. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/buffalobayou/items/246138/?full-items=yes&back=https://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/&flow=314836&a=yes&g4=yes
more info...		10/22/20256:00pm to 7:00pm

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk through the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature. 
Walk departs at 6:30pm at 105 Sabine Street and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours. 
NEW: The first Wednesday of every month, translator Marcella Cabrera will join the group to offer the guided walk in Spanish. 
NUEVO: El primer miércoles de cada mes, la traductora Marcella Cabrera se unirá al grupo para ofrecer la caminata guiada en español.
more info...		10/22/20256:30pm to 8:00pm

Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center.
more info...		10/23/20258:30am to 11:00am

Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteer stewards participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration and public access programs. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.


Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.

What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.

How to join: Complete our volunteer application. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
more info...		10/24/20259:00am to 1:00pm

Broadcast on KUHT Channel 8 at 3 p.m. each Saturday and on municipal access cable channels in Baytown, Deer Park, Houston, Texas City, Galveston, Nassau Bay, Pasadena, Seabrook, Sugar Land, and on HCC TV. More info on the TPWD website (* indicates a segment on the Houston area). For more visit TPWD’s YouTube Page.
more info...		10/25/20253:00pm to 4:00pm

Faith communities of all faith/spiritual traditions are invited to join the Cool Congregations Cohort in 2025. 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/2025-cool-congregations-cohort-tickets-1106765247649 (only one sign-up per faith community, please). Contact the facilitator, Lisa Brenskelle, at gcs.lrc@gmail.com, with any questions.
more info...		10/27/20257:00pm to 8:00pmLisa Brenskelle

The Coastal  Prairie Conservancy seeks Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers. Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.

Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Gardening gloves. All other tools are provided.
To join KPC efforts, please complete its volunteer application, then email Bethany Foshee (bfoshee@katyprairie.org) for more information and to sign up for this opportunity.
more info...		10/28/20259:00am to 1:00pmBethany Foshee

There are many opportunities for you to get involved with EIH's WaterSmart Habitat. Whether you're looking for community service hours or just a change of pace, we have the perfect place for you right here on the UHCL campus. Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days.

No experience necessary—we'll show you what goes and what stays
Bring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)
Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle, hat, and sunscreen!
Master Naturalists can earn volunteer time. Students, we will be happy to sign off on your community service hours!
more info...		10/28/20259:00am to 11:00am

Volunteers with the Wetlands Team alternate weeks in the nursery and planting in the existing phases. If you'd like to help with wetland planting, meet at the nursery corner of Seakale Ln. and Bay Area Blvd. each Wednesday morning at 8:30am. To get more information or to RSVP, please e-mail Christie Taylor with TexasA&M AgriLife Texas Community Watershed Partners office.
more info...		10/29/20258:30am to 9:30am

Each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., the Houston Zoo hosts a Facebook Live to bring the Zoo to YOU! Join for updates of what our furred, flippered, and feathered friends are up to and how zookeepers are caring for them. To see past videos, check out the library here.
more info...		10/29/202511:00am to 12:00pm

This 45-minute session starts at 6 pm and will be offered every Wednesday until further notice. Led by Union is Creation, singing bowls and wind chimes are played to encourage mindfulness and connectivity in this unique acoustic space. Guests may bring their cushions or mats. Registration is required. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/buffalobayou/items/246138/?full-items=yes&back=https://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/&flow=314836&a=yes&g4=yes
more info...		10/29/20256:00pm to 7:00pm

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk through the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature. 
Walk departs at 6:30pm at 105 Sabine Street and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours. 
NEW: The first Wednesday of every month, translator Marcella Cabrera will join the group to offer the guided walk in Spanish. 
NUEVO: El primer miércoles de cada mes, la traductora Marcella Cabrera se unirá al grupo para ofrecer la caminata guiada en español.
more info...		10/29/20256:30pm to 8:00pm

Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center.
more info...		10/30/20258:30am to 11:00am

The Environmental Educators Exchange (EEE) Virtual Meet Ups take place every other Friday at 8:30 AM. Join us for a chance to connect with fellow educators, swap stories, share resources, and build a sense of community! These meetings are hosted by CEC in partnership with Texas Association for Environmental Education.

Join Zoom Meeting
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more info...		10/31/20258:30am to 9:00am

Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteer stewards participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration and public access programs. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.


Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.

What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.

How to join: Complete our volunteer application. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
more info...		10/31/20259:00am to 1:00pm

Come explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary and see what the forces of nature have left for us on the beach and in the wrack lines with Conservation Specialist Wyatt Egelhoff. You’ll walk along the beach and out onto the flats discovering the diversity of life along the gulf coast. It's a perfect opportunity for a family day trip. Ride the Galveston ferry, see dolphins, birds, shellfish and learn about coastal ecosystems. This program is FREE, suitable for all ages and runs on the first Saturday of each month. Please register so we'll know how many are coming. We meet at 10:00 AM at the vehicular barrier. Take TX-87 to Rettilon Rd. Turn right at the beach and travel 3/4 mile. Hope to see you there!

Parking: Parking stickers are REQUIRED for all vehicles to park on Bolivar beaches. They can be purchased locally for $10.
more info...		11/1/202510:00am to 12:00pm

The Marine Debris Survey event is a NOAA program adopted by Turtle Island Restoration Network. We have registered a 100 meter plot of beach at East Beach that we will be cleaning and recording the type of trash collected. Think beach cleanup but with more detailed procedures. Anyone and everyone is welcome (there is a distance of walking involved, minimum of 100 ft)!

Surveys will be the first Saturday of every month.

For more information, contact mhuette@seaturtles.org.

RSVP here.
more info...		11/1/202510:00am to 11:00am

Gain a richer appreciation of the great mystery of God’s creation in this guided walk in Hermann Park,
using the park’s beautiful natural setting to prayerfully ponder this mystery and praise our Creator for
the marvels of Creation. The Via Creationis (the way of creation) commemorates the mystery of
Creation by reading side by side the two sacred books that God wrote: the Book of Scripture and the
Book of the Cosmos, as theologians have taught throughout history. At each stop along the walk, we will
focus on one aspect of creation, with an accompanying verse from Genesis, a related science highlight,
responsive readings, and time for reflection and prayer. Deepen your Christian spiritual practice by
walking the way of creation in the park! All attendees will receive materials on the Via Creationis to take
home and use again in future. This event is for a small group and advance registration is required.
Specific meeting location in the park will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event.
Register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/via-creationis-walking-the-way-of-
creation-tickets-1641359182499. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
more info...		11/1/202510:00am to 11:00am

Broadcast on KUHT Channel 8 at 3 p.m. each Saturday and on municipal access cable channels in Baytown, Deer Park, Houston, Texas City, Galveston, Nassau Bay, Pasadena, Seabrook, Sugar Land, and on HCC TV. More info on the TPWD website (* indicates a segment on the Houston area). For more visit TPWD’s YouTube Page.
more info...		11/1/20253:00pm to 4:00pm

The Coastal  Prairie Conservancy seeks Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers. Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.

Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Gardening gloves. All other tools are provided.
To join KPC efforts, please complete its volunteer application, then email Bethany Foshee (bfoshee@katyprairie.org) for more information and to sign up for this opportunity.
more info...		11/4/20259:00am to 1:00pmBethany Foshee

There are many opportunities for you to get involved with EIH's WaterSmart Habitat. Whether you're looking for community service hours or just a change of pace, we have the perfect place for you right here on the UHCL campus. Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days.

No experience necessary—we'll show you what goes and what stays
Bring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)
Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle, hat, and sunscreen!
Master Naturalists can earn volunteer time. Students, we will be happy to sign off on your community service hours!
more info...		11/4/20259:00am to 11:00am

Volunteers with the Wetlands Team alternate weeks in the nursery and planting in the existing phases. If you'd like to help with wetland planting, meet at the nursery corner of Seakale Ln. and Bay Area Blvd. each Wednesday morning at 8:30am. To get more information or to RSVP, please e-mail Christie Taylor with TexasA&M AgriLife Texas Community Watershed Partners office.
more info...		11/5/20258:30am to 9:30am

Each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., the Houston Zoo hosts a Facebook Live to bring the Zoo to YOU! Join for updates of what our furred, flippered, and feathered friends are up to and how zookeepers are caring for them. To see past videos, check out the library here.
more info...		11/5/202511:00am to 12:00pm

Fresh Produce, local vendors, meet the farmer, children's activities, gardening tips, and free yoga!
more info...		11/5/20254:00pm to 7:00pm

This 45-minute session starts at 6 pm and will be offered every Wednesday until further notice. Led by Union is Creation, singing bowls and wind chimes are played to encourage mindfulness and connectivity in this unique acoustic space. Guests may bring their cushions or mats. Registration is required. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/buffalobayou/items/246138/?full-items=yes&back=https://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/&flow=314836&a=yes&g4=yes
more info...		11/5/20256:00pm to 7:00pm

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk through the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature. 
Walk departs at 6:30pm at 105 Sabine Street and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours. 
NEW: The first Wednesday of every month, translator Marcella Cabrera will join the group to offer the guided walk in Spanish. 
NUEVO: El primer miércoles de cada mes, la traductora Marcella Cabrera se unirá al grupo para ofrecer la caminata guiada en español.
more info...		11/5/20256:30pm to 8:00pm

Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center.
more info...		11/6/20258:30am to 11:00am

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for this year’s Gala on Thursday, November 6th, a memorable evening outdoors at Buffalo Bayou Park to celebrate the organization’s Milestones in Motion.  Guests will enjoy cocktails and a seated dinner underneath a spectacular tent on the lawn with stunning views of downtown Houston, all in support of BBP’s forward motion towards a more connected and welcoming waterfront.

This year, BBP is marking many important milestones—from the 10th anniversary of the transformation of Buffalo Bayou Park to significant progress creating parks and trails along the waterway east of downtown. Your support of this year’s Gala will allow Buffalo Bayou Partnership to continue creating and caring for a vital green space network along the bayou and lay the groundwork for many exciting milestones still to come.

Individual tickets begin at $650; Tables of 10 begin at $6,500.

Event webpage: https://buffalobayou.org/event/2025-buffalo-bayou-partnership-gala/

Tickets and tables: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BuffaloBayouPartnership/Gala25.html

For more information or questions please reach out to August Bishop at abishop@buffalobayou.org.
more info...		11/6/20256:30pm to 10:30pmAugust Bishop

Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteer stewards participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration and public access programs. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.


Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.

What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.

How to join: Complete our volunteer application. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
more info...		11/7/20259:00am to 1:00pm

Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Join us on the second Saturday of each month in the courtyard behind the building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members, Kelsey Low and Theo Ostler. We welcome all levels of bird watching skill and all ages (as long as you’re quiet) – but no dogs, please! If you have binoculars of your own, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow.

2nd Saturday of the month
8:00 – 10:00 am
Free, but donations appreciated
Instructors: Kelsey Low & Theo Ostler
more info...		11/8/20258:00am to 10:00am

Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats.

All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary! 

Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.

What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.

What to bring: Reusable water bottle, gardening gloves (or we have pairs to borrow). All other tools are provided.




REGISTER HERE
more info...		11/8/20259:00am to 12:00pm

more info...		11/8/202510:00am to 11:00am

Bring your broken items to our Repair Café, where various volunteer repair coaches are on hand to help repair your items free of charge. We have tools and commonly needed materials on hand during the event. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to fix everything, but we are pretty sure you will have a good time while you are here.Some examples of potential items that can be fixed include:
  • Electrical items: Lamps; hair dryers; plug, switch and power cord repairs; clocks; fans; games and toys.
  • Clothes and Textiles: Replace buttons; patch holes or tears; mend blankets and quilts; minor doll or stuffed animal repair.
For those who would like to sign up to have items repaired, please register here:
HCPL Repair Café Participants Registration Form

Participant Walk-Ins are welcomed as well.
more info...		11/8/202511:00am to 3:00pm

Broadcast on KUHT Channel 8 at 3 p.m. each Saturday and on municipal access cable channels in Baytown, Deer Park, Houston, Texas City, Galveston, Nassau Bay, Pasadena, Seabrook, Sugar Land, and on HCC TV. More info on the TPWD website (* indicates a segment on the Houston area). For more visit TPWD’s YouTube Page.
more info...		11/8/20253:00pm to 4:00pm

Cool Congregations was a program of Interfaith Power & Light, whose mission is to inspire and mobilize
people of faith and conscience to take bold and just action on climate change. While we can certainly
take bold action as individuals, bold action is more powerful and effective when done in community,
such as in a faith community. In 2026, the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites faith
communities to join our third Cool Congregations cohort, where we’ll meet online monthly to learn and
support each other in developing and implementing our faith communities’ action plans to respond to
climate change and go green in everything we do. This presentation will cover the Cool Congregations
Cohort program and resources, and will discuss specific plans for the 2026 cohort of cool congregations.
Faith communities interested in taking action on climate change and going green will find this talk
useful, whether they wish to participate in the cohort or not. The cohort will be open to all faith
communities, and is not restricted to those in the greater Houston region. Time for interactive
discussion with attendees will be provided. This event will be recorded and the recording made available
to all who register. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. Please register
for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1738354698699
more info...		11/9/20253:00pm to 4:00pm

Please join us for our chapter meeting on Zoom!

6:35 Meeting open for socializing
6:45 Business Meeting
6:55 Plant of the Month
7:00 Guest Speaker

Register here.
more info...		11/10/20256:30pm to 8:30pm

Learn how to grow some of your own food. Quarterly "what to grow now" so you know what to plant when in our year round gardening climate. Fruit trees, edible natives, soil health, tips from local farmers & more. 2nd Monday of each month. Check website &/or subscribe to newsletter at houstonurbangardeners.org. Follow our Facebook page or join our discussion group.
more info...		11/10/20256:30pm to 7:30pm

The Coastal  Prairie Conservancy seeks Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers. Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.

Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Gardening gloves. All other tools are provided.
To join KPC efforts, please complete its volunteer application, then email Bethany Foshee (bfoshee@katyprairie.org) for more information and to sign up for this opportunity.
more info...		11/11/20259:00am to 1:00pmBethany Foshee

There are many opportunities for you to get involved with EIH's WaterSmart Habitat. Whether you're looking for community service hours or just a change of pace, we have the perfect place for you right here on the UHCL campus. Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days.

No experience necessary—we'll show you what goes and what stays
Bring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)
Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle, hat, and sunscreen!
Master Naturalists can earn volunteer time. Students, we will be happy to sign off on your community service hours!
more info...		11/11/20259:00am to 11:00am

Volunteers with the Wetlands Team alternate weeks in the nursery and planting in the existing phases. If you'd like to help with wetland planting, meet at the nursery corner of Seakale Ln. and Bay Area Blvd. each Wednesday morning at 8:30am. To get more information or to RSVP, please e-mail Christie Taylor with TexasA&M AgriLife Texas Community Watershed Partners office.
more info...		11/12/20258:30am to 9:30am

This fall’s Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet returns with the theme The Space Between: Designing Corridors for Connection and Purpose, exploring the powerful intersections of mobility, ecology, and equity.

As cities face increasing challenges related to climate, infrastructure, and public health, we’ll examine how utility corridors, greenways, trails, and easements can transform beyond their traditional roles, becoming dynamic, multi-purpose community assets.

From walkability and transit access to stormwater management and native habitat restoration, this year’s theme reimagines linear landscapes as resilient systems that connect people, places, and ecosystems.

Join urban planners, designers, engineers, ecologists, and civic leaders as we explore how green corridors and public lands promote healthier, more connected, and equitable cities. 

About the Series:

Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet is Bayou Preservation Association’s premier biannual symposium, designed to inspire dialogue and innovation in conservation, planning, and sustainable development. Now in its 22nd year, the series continues to bring together a cross-sector community of professionals committed to building a more resilient Houston.


more info...		11/12/202510:00am to 12:00pm

Each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., the Houston Zoo hosts a Facebook Live to bring the Zoo to YOU! Join for updates of what our furred, flippered, and feathered friends are up to and how zookeepers are caring for them. To see past videos, check out the library here.
more info...		11/12/202511:00am to 12:00pm

This 45-minute session starts at 6 pm and will be offered every Wednesday until further notice. Led by Union is Creation, singing bowls and wind chimes are played to encourage mindfulness and connectivity in this unique acoustic space. Guests may bring their cushions or mats. Registration is required. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/buffalobayou/items/246138/?full-items=yes&back=https://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/&flow=314836&a=yes&g4=yes
more info...		11/12/20256:00pm to 7:00pm

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk through the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature. 
Walk departs at 6:30pm at 105 Sabine Street and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours. 
NEW: The first Wednesday of every month, translator Marcella Cabrera will join the group to offer the guided walk in Spanish. 
NUEVO: El primer miércoles de cada mes, la traductora Marcella Cabrera se unirá al grupo para ofrecer la caminata guiada en español.
more info...		11/12/20256:30pm to 8:00pm

Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center.
more info...		11/13/20258:30am to 11:00am

Lone Star Sierra Club Zoom Meeting:
"Keep the Power On Community Meetup: Keep the Pressure On"
Thursday, July 10, 6:30 - 7:30pm, CT

Link to register:
Meeting Registration - Zoom

Energy, climate, justice, and social issues are inextricably linked in the fight for a just society. Everyday Texans are struggling to pay their bills, our water and our air is polluted with toxic chemicals, and our "leaders" continuously put profit and political power over the needs of people and planet.

We’ll start off with a legislative recap, discuss current news and events, build power and community, and plan upcoming actions to win important changes in Texas.

Governor Abbott has failed Texans, and we deserve a clean, reliable, and affordable electric grid. RSVP for our monthly virtual KTPO Community Meetups to join your neighbors and community members across Texas to strengthen and expand the campaign. Together, we can win a safer, cleaner, more resilient, and more affordable energy grid.
more info...		11/13/20256:30pm to 7:30pm

The KPB Garden Lecture series promotes best practices in home garden development and management. The lectures are instructed by Brazoria County Master Gardener experts. Topics include selected home gardening and conservation practices. Lectures are held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month and are currently broadcast live on Keep Pearland Beautiful's Facebook page.

There is no charge or registration needed for these educational garden lectures. View recordings of the lectures on our website of YouTube channel. After the Garden Lecture please take the time to complete our survey. to give your feedback and to receive a PDF copy of the presentation and other educational topics.
more info...		11/13/20257:00pm to 8:00pm

The Environmental Educators Exchange (EEE) Virtual Meet Ups take place every other Friday at 8:30 AM. Join us for a chance to connect with fellow educators, swap stories, share resources, and build a sense of community! These meetings are hosted by CEC in partnership with Texas Association for Environmental Education.

Join Zoom Meeting
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more info...		11/14/20258:30am to 9:00am

Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteer stewards participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration and public access programs. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.


Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.

What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.

How to join: Complete our volunteer application. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
more info...		11/14/20259:00am to 1:00pm

You are invited to join us for our monthly bird banding program at the GCBO headquarters. Licensed bird banders and GCBO Research Associates Robert and Kay Lookingbill  band at the sanctuary on a regular basis. Birds are captured for banding in very fine nylon nets known as “mist nets” because they are almost invisible in the environment. Captured birds are weighed and measured and their species, sex, and age are recorded. Each is fitted with an aluminum leg band with a unique number provided by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and released unharmed. If the bird is captured again, the band provides the link to retrieve this history, which then provides important information on the routes used by migrating birds, their longevity, and general physical condition.
more info...		11/15/20258:00am to 12:00pm

Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for community-wide volunteer days at Buffalo Bayou Park happening the third Saturday of each month. Whether volunteering as an individual or a small group, your efforts will lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy. 

Individuals can register by completing our online waiver. Small groups can reserve spaces and larger groups can schedule another day during the month by emailing volulnteer@buffalobayou.org. 

Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: trash pick-up, mulching and weed removal. We do ask that all volunteers bring their own work gloves. All other necessary work tools will be provided by BBP.
  
To sign up, please read the Volunteer Information packet and complete an online Volunteer Waiver here.
more info...		11/15/20258:30am to 11:30am

Broadcast on KUHT Channel 8 at 3 p.m. each Saturday and on municipal access cable channels in Baytown, Deer Park, Houston, Texas City, Galveston, Nassau Bay, Pasadena, Seabrook, Sugar Land, and on HCC TV. More info on the TPWD website (* indicates a segment on the Houston area). For more visit TPWD’s YouTube Page.
more info...		11/15/20253:00pm to 4:00pm

During the U.N. Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, people of all faiths and spiritual traditions
are invited to come together for prayer, meditation and reflection in the beauty of nature at Hermann
Park. Clergy of a variety of faiths/spiritual traditions will offer readings, reflections and
prayers/meditations from their traditions, all in support of the ongoing climate conference, which runs
from November 10 - 21. Join us to offer your thoughts and prayers for those in deliberation at COP30.
Specific location in the park will be sent to registrants several days in advance of the event. Contact Lisa
Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. Register on www.eventbrite.com at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1765631012889
more info...		11/16/20253:00pm to 4:00pm

The Coastal  Prairie Conservancy seeks Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers. Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.

Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Gardening gloves. All other tools are provided.
To join KPC efforts, please complete its volunteer application, then email Bethany Foshee (bfoshee@katyprairie.org) for more information and to sign up for this opportunity.
more info...		11/18/20259:00am to 1:00pmBethany Foshee

There are many opportunities for you to get involved with EIH's WaterSmart Habitat. Whether you're looking for community service hours or just a change of pace, we have the perfect place for you right here on the UHCL campus. Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days.

No experience necessary—we'll show you what goes and what stays
Bring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)
Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle, hat, and sunscreen!
Master Naturalists can earn volunteer time. Students, we will be happy to sign off on your community service hours!
more info...		11/18/20259:00am to 11:00am

Volunteers with the Wetlands Team alternate weeks in the nursery and planting in the existing phases. If you'd like to help with wetland planting, meet at the nursery corner of Seakale Ln. and Bay Area Blvd. each Wednesday morning at 8:30am. To get more information or to RSVP, please e-mail Christie Taylor with TexasA&M AgriLife Texas Community Watershed Partners office.
more info...		11/19/20258:30am to 9:30am

Each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., the Houston Zoo hosts a Facebook Live to bring the Zoo to YOU! Join for updates of what our furred, flippered, and feathered friends are up to and how zookeepers are caring for them. To see past videos, check out the library here.
more info...		11/19/202511:00am to 12:00pm

This 45-minute session starts at 6 pm and will be offered every Wednesday until further notice. Led by Union is Creation, singing bowls and wind chimes are played to encourage mindfulness and connectivity in this unique acoustic space. Guests may bring their cushions or mats. Registration is required. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/buffalobayou/items/246138/?full-items=yes&back=https://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/&flow=314836&a=yes&g4=yes
more info...		11/19/20256:00pm to 7:00pm

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk through the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature. 
Walk departs at 6:30pm at 105 Sabine Street and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours. 
NEW: The first Wednesday of every month, translator Marcella Cabrera will join the group to offer the guided walk in Spanish. 
NUEVO: El primer miércoles de cada mes, la traductora Marcella Cabrera se unirá al grupo para ofrecer la caminata guiada en español.
more info...		11/19/20256:30pm to 8:00pm

Starts 6:30 pm for social time; 7:00 pm for program.
Join Zoom meeting using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4168201898?pwd=MzBpZ2hvUVFMckw4anlldTh6Tkh3dz09
 
JULY 19 PROGRAM:


AAH on Houston Area chemical disasters and air quality issues.

Inyang Uwak, Policy and Research Director at Air Alliance Houston (AAH) will discuss area chemical disasters and air quality issues, as well as the AAH air permit tracking tool AirMail.
 
Related links: 

Dr. Inyang Uwak - Air Alliance Houston
Air Monitoring - Air Alliance Houston
AirMail (aah-airmail.org)
 
Submit questions to bayareasierraclubhouston@gmail.com
more info...		11/19/20256:30pm to 8:00pm

Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center.
more info...		11/20/20258:30am to 11:00am

Topic: Attwater Prairie Chicken Refuge
with Meredith Haley, Wildlife Refuge Specialist

Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge was established to protect the critically endangered Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken, a ground-dwelling grouse of the coastal prairie ecosystem. Located approximately 60 miles west of Houston, Texas, this refuge is home to one of the largest remnants of native coastal prairie remaining in southeast Texas. Although the refuge was established for the benefit of the prairie-chicken, the refuge is host or home to many other wildlife species found on this prairie.

Note: We will be streaming live via this Zoom link, but we cannot promise that our speaker will stay in front of the microphone the whole time.
more info...		11/20/20257:00pm to 8:00pm

Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteer stewards participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration and public access programs. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.


Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.

What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.

How to join: Complete our volunteer application. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
more info...		11/21/20259:00am to 1:00pm

On the third Friday of each month, our friends at the Park Place Regional Library will present a story time in the Garden at 10:30 a.m. Children of all ages and their parents / care-givers are invited.

50 free admissions are available for each storytime, on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required
more info...		11/21/202510:30am to 11:30am

Broadcast on KUHT Channel 8 at 3 p.m. each Saturday and on municipal access cable channels in Baytown, Deer Park, Houston, Texas City, Galveston, Nassau Bay, Pasadena, Seabrook, Sugar Land, and on HCC TV. More info on the TPWD website (* indicates a segment on the Houston area). For more visit TPWD’s YouTube Page.
more info...		11/22/20253:00pm to 4:00pm

Faith communities of all faith/spiritual traditions are invited to join the Cool Congregations Cohort in 2025. 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/2025-cool-congregations-cohort-tickets-1106765247649 (only one sign-up per faith community, please). Contact the facilitator, Lisa Brenskelle, at gcs.lrc@gmail.com, with any questions.
more info...		11/24/20257:00pm to 8:00pmLisa Brenskelle

The Coastal  Prairie Conservancy seeks Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers. Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.

Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Gardening gloves. All other tools are provided.
To join KPC efforts, please complete its volunteer application, then email Bethany Foshee (bfoshee@katyprairie.org) for more information and to sign up for this opportunity.
more info...		11/25/20259:00am to 1:00pmBethany Foshee

There are many opportunities for you to get involved with EIH's WaterSmart Habitat. Whether you're looking for community service hours or just a change of pace, we have the perfect place for you right here on the UHCL campus. Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days.

No experience necessary—we'll show you what goes and what stays
Bring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)
Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle, hat, and sunscreen!
Master Naturalists can earn volunteer time. Students, we will be happy to sign off on your community service hours!
more info...		11/25/20259:00am to 11:00am

Volunteers with the Wetlands Team alternate weeks in the nursery and planting in the existing phases. If you'd like to help with wetland planting, meet at the nursery corner of Seakale Ln. and Bay Area Blvd. each Wednesday morning at 8:30am. To get more information or to RSVP, please e-mail Christie Taylor with TexasA&M AgriLife Texas Community Watershed Partners office.
more info...		11/26/20258:30am to 9:30am

Each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., the Houston Zoo hosts a Facebook Live to bring the Zoo to YOU! Join for updates of what our furred, flippered, and feathered friends are up to and how zookeepers are caring for them. To see past videos, check out the library here.
more info...		11/26/202511:00am to 12:00pm

This 45-minute session starts at 6 pm and will be offered every Wednesday until further notice. Led by Union is Creation, singing bowls and wind chimes are played to encourage mindfulness and connectivity in this unique acoustic space. Guests may bring their cushions or mats. Registration is required. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/buffalobayou/items/246138/?full-items=yes&back=https://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/&flow=314836&a=yes&g4=yes
more info...		11/26/20256:00pm to 7:00pm

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk through the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature. 
Walk departs at 6:30pm at 105 Sabine Street and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours. 
NEW: The first Wednesday of every month, translator Marcella Cabrera will join the group to offer the guided walk in Spanish. 
NUEVO: El primer miércoles de cada mes, la traductora Marcella Cabrera se unirá al grupo para ofrecer la caminata guiada en español.
more info...		11/26/20256:30pm to 8:00pm

Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center.
more info...		11/27/20258:30am to 11:00am

The Environmental Educators Exchange (EEE) Virtual Meet Ups take place every other Friday at 8:30 AM. Join us for a chance to connect with fellow educators, swap stories, share resources, and build a sense of community! These meetings are hosted by CEC in partnership with Texas Association for Environmental Education.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 819 0645 1252
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more info...		11/28/20258:30am to 9:00am

Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteer stewards participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration and public access programs. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.


Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.

What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.

How to join: Complete our volunteer application. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
more info...		11/28/20259:00am to 1:00pm

Broadcast on KUHT Channel 8 at 3 p.m. each Saturday and on municipal access cable channels in Baytown, Deer Park, Houston, Texas City, Galveston, Nassau Bay, Pasadena, Seabrook, Sugar Land, and on HCC TV. More info on the TPWD website (* indicates a segment on the Houston area). For more visit TPWD’s YouTube Page.
more info...		11/29/20253:00pm to 4:00pm

The Coastal  Prairie Conservancy seeks Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers. Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.

Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Gardening gloves. All other tools are provided.
To join KPC efforts, please complete its volunteer application, then email Bethany Foshee (bfoshee@katyprairie.org) for more information and to sign up for this opportunity.
more info...		12/2/20259:00am to 1:00pmBethany Foshee

There are many opportunities for you to get involved with EIH's WaterSmart Habitat. Whether you're looking for community service hours or just a change of pace, we have the perfect place for you right here on the UHCL campus. Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days.

No experience necessary—we'll show you what goes and what stays
Bring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)
Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle, hat, and sunscreen!
Master Naturalists can earn volunteer time. Students, we will be happy to sign off on your community service hours!
more info...		12/2/20259:00am to 11:00am

Volunteers with the Wetlands Team alternate weeks in the nursery and planting in the existing phases. If you'd like to help with wetland planting, meet at the nursery corner of Seakale Ln. and Bay Area Blvd. each Wednesday morning at 8:30am. To get more information or to RSVP, please e-mail Christie Taylor with TexasA&M AgriLife Texas Community Watershed Partners office.
more info...		12/3/20258:30am to 9:30am

Each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., the Houston Zoo hosts a Facebook Live to bring the Zoo to YOU! Join for updates of what our furred, flippered, and feathered friends are up to and how zookeepers are caring for them. To see past videos, check out the library here.
more info...		12/3/202511:00am to 12:00pm

Fresh Produce, local vendors, meet the farmer, children's activities, gardening tips, and free yoga!
more info...		12/3/20254:00pm to 7:00pm

This 45-minute session starts at 6 pm and will be offered every Wednesday until further notice. Led by Union is Creation, singing bowls and wind chimes are played to encourage mindfulness and connectivity in this unique acoustic space. Guests may bring their cushions or mats. Registration is required. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/buffalobayou/items/246138/?full-items=yes&back=https://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/&flow=314836&a=yes&g4=yes
more info...		12/3/20256:00pm to 7:00pm

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk through the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature. 
Walk departs at 6:30pm at 105 Sabine Street and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours. 
NEW: The first Wednesday of every month, translator Marcella Cabrera will join the group to offer the guided walk in Spanish. 
NUEVO: El primer miércoles de cada mes, la traductora Marcella Cabrera se unirá al grupo para ofrecer la caminata guiada en español.
more info...		12/3/20256:30pm to 8:00pm

Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center.
more info...		12/4/20258:30am to 11:00am

Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteer stewards participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration and public access programs. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.


Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.

What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.

How to join: Complete our volunteer application. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
more info...		12/5/20259:00am to 1:00pm

Come explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary and see what the forces of nature have left for us on the beach and in the wrack lines with Conservation Specialist Wyatt Egelhoff. You’ll walk along the beach and out onto the flats discovering the diversity of life along the gulf coast. It's a perfect opportunity for a family day trip. Ride the Galveston ferry, see dolphins, birds, shellfish and learn about coastal ecosystems. This program is FREE, suitable for all ages and runs on the first Saturday of each month. Please register so we'll know how many are coming. We meet at 10:00 AM at the vehicular barrier. Take TX-87 to Rettilon Rd. Turn right at the beach and travel 3/4 mile. Hope to see you there!

Parking: Parking stickers are REQUIRED for all vehicles to park on Bolivar beaches. They can be purchased locally for $10.
more info...		12/6/202510:00am to 12:00pm

The Marine Debris Survey event is a NOAA program adopted by Turtle Island Restoration Network. We have registered a 100 meter plot of beach at East Beach that we will be cleaning and recording the type of trash collected. Think beach cleanup but with more detailed procedures. Anyone and everyone is welcome (there is a distance of walking involved, minimum of 100 ft)!

Surveys will be the first Saturday of every month.

For more information, contact mhuette@seaturtles.org.

RSVP here.
more info...		12/6/202510:00am to 11:00am

Broadcast on KUHT Channel 8 at 3 p.m. each Saturday and on municipal access cable channels in Baytown, Deer Park, Houston, Texas City, Galveston, Nassau Bay, Pasadena, Seabrook, Sugar Land, and on HCC TV. More info on the TPWD website (* indicates a segment on the Houston area). For more visit TPWD’s YouTube Page.
more info...		12/6/20253:00pm to 4:00pm

Please join us for our chapter meeting on Zoom!

6:35 Meeting open for socializing
6:45 Business Meeting
6:55 Plant of the Month
7:00 Guest Speaker

Register here.
more info...		12/8/20256:30pm to 8:30pm

Learn how to grow some of your own food. Quarterly "what to grow now" so you know what to plant when in our year round gardening climate. Fruit trees, edible natives, soil health, tips from local farmers & more. 2nd Monday of each month. Check website &/or subscribe to newsletter at houstonurbangardeners.org. Follow our Facebook page or join our discussion group.
more info...		12/8/20256:30pm to 7:30pm

The Coastal  Prairie Conservancy seeks Preserve and Native Nursery Volunteers. Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.

Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.
What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.
What to bring: Gardening gloves. All other tools are provided.
To join KPC efforts, please complete its volunteer application, then email Bethany Foshee (bfoshee@katyprairie.org) for more information and to sign up for this opportunity.
more info...		12/9/20259:00am to 1:00pmBethany Foshee

There are many opportunities for you to get involved with EIH's WaterSmart Habitat. Whether you're looking for community service hours or just a change of pace, we have the perfect place for you right here on the UHCL campus. Habitat volunteers help weed and mulch flower beds, plant native plants, maintain pathways, and trim trees and bushes. Volunteers may also help clean out the pond on select work days.

No experience necessary—we'll show you what goes and what stays
Bring your own tools or use ours (we have gloves too)
Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle, hat, and sunscreen!
Master Naturalists can earn volunteer time. Students, we will be happy to sign off on your community service hours!
more info...		12/9/20259:00am to 11:00am

Volunteers with the Wetlands Team alternate weeks in the nursery and planting in the existing phases. If you'd like to help with wetland planting, meet at the nursery corner of Seakale Ln. and Bay Area Blvd. each Wednesday morning at 8:30am. To get more information or to RSVP, please e-mail Christie Taylor with TexasA&M AgriLife Texas Community Watershed Partners office.
more info...		12/10/20258:30am to 9:30am

Each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., the Houston Zoo hosts a Facebook Live to bring the Zoo to YOU! Join for updates of what our furred, flippered, and feathered friends are up to and how zookeepers are caring for them. To see past videos, check out the library here.
more info...		12/10/202511:00am to 12:00pm

This 45-minute session starts at 6 pm and will be offered every Wednesday until further notice. Led by Union is Creation, singing bowls and wind chimes are played to encourage mindfulness and connectivity in this unique acoustic space. Guests may bring their cushions or mats. Registration is required. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/buffalobayou/items/246138/?full-items=yes&back=https://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/&flow=314836&a=yes&g4=yes
more info...		12/10/20256:00pm to 7:00pm

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk through the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature. 
Walk departs at 6:30pm at 105 Sabine Street and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours. 
NEW: The first Wednesday of every month, translator Marcella Cabrera will join the group to offer the guided walk in Spanish. 
NUEVO: El primer miércoles de cada mes, la traductora Marcella Cabrera se unirá al grupo para ofrecer la caminata guiada en español.
more info...		12/10/20256:30pm to 8:00pm

Start your day with a guided walk to explore the birds of John Paul Landing Park. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own equipment, water, and bug spray, etc. Hats and sunscreen are recommended as there is little shade along the 2-mile route. Walks leave from John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center.
more info...		12/11/20258:30am to 11:00am

Lone Star Sierra Club Zoom Meeting:
"Keep the Power On Community Meetup: Keep the Pressure On"
Thursday, July 10, 6:30 - 7:30pm, CT

Link to register:
Meeting Registration - Zoom

Energy, climate, justice, and social issues are inextricably linked in the fight for a just society. Everyday Texans are struggling to pay their bills, our water and our air is polluted with toxic chemicals, and our "leaders" continuously put profit and political power over the needs of people and planet.

We’ll start off with a legislative recap, discuss current news and events, build power and community, and plan upcoming actions to win important changes in Texas.

Governor Abbott has failed Texans, and we deserve a clean, reliable, and affordable electric grid. RSVP for our monthly virtual KTPO Community Meetups to join your neighbors and community members across Texas to strengthen and expand the campaign. Together, we can win a safer, cleaner, more resilient, and more affordable energy grid.
more info...		12/11/20256:30pm to 7:30pm

The KPB Garden Lecture series promotes best practices in home garden development and management. The lectures are instructed by Brazoria County Master Gardener experts. Topics include selected home gardening and conservation practices. Lectures are held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month and are currently broadcast live on Keep Pearland Beautiful's Facebook page.

There is no charge or registration needed for these educational garden lectures. View recordings of the lectures on our website of YouTube channel. After the Garden Lecture please take the time to complete our survey. to give your feedback and to receive a PDF copy of the presentation and other educational topics.
more info...		12/11/20257:00pm to 8:00pm

The Environmental Educators Exchange (EEE) Virtual Meet Ups take place every other Friday at 8:30 AM. Join us for a chance to connect with fellow educators, swap stories, share resources, and build a sense of community! These meetings are hosted by CEC in partnership with Texas Association for Environmental Education.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 819 0645 1252
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more info...		12/12/20258:30am to 9:00am

Help us care for the Katy Prairie! Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteer stewards participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration and public access programs. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and repair preserve improvements, and ensure the safety of our preserve for visitors of all ages.


Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.

What to wear: Closed-toed shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.

How to join: Complete our volunteer application. Then, email Bethany Foshee for more details and to sign-up for this opportunity.
more info...		12/12/20259:00am to 1:00pm

Work on your bird watching skills while helping the Arboretum monitor bird populations on a fun, relaxed morning walk. Join us on the second Saturday of each month in the courtyard behind the building for a two-hour bird survey led by Arboretum staff members, Kelsey Low and Theo Ostler. We welcome all levels of bird watching skill and all ages (as long as you’re quiet) – but no dogs, please! If you have binoculars of your own, please bring them. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow.

2nd Saturday of the month
8:00 – 10:00 am
Free, but donations appreciated
Instructors: Kelsey Low & Theo Ostler
more info...		12/13/20258:00am to 10:00am

Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species, plant native plants, and restore prairie habitats.

All ages are welcome to participate - no experience necessary! 

Physical Requirements: Bending, kneeling, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting.

What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, tall socks, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat.

What to bring: Reusable water bottle, gardening gloves (or we have pairs to borrow). All other tools are provided.




REGISTER HERE
more info...		12/13/20259:00am to 12:00pm

more info...		12/13/202510:00am to 11:00am

Broadcast on KUHT Channel 8 at 3 p.m. each Saturday and on municipal access cable channels in Baytown, Deer Park, Houston, Texas City, Galveston, Nassau Bay, Pasadena, Seabrook, Sugar Land, and on HCC TV. More info on the TPWD website (* indicates a segment on the Houston area). For more visit TPWD’s YouTube Page.
more info...		12/13/20253:00pm to 4:00pm

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