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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!

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. 

Program Highlights:

Presenting Speaker:
Cassie Hoeprich, Director of Planning & Economic Development, Downtown Houston+
 
Moderated Panel Discussion:
Moderated by Christopher Browne, LEED AP, Vice President, EHRA Engineering
 
Panelists:
Lisa Graiff, Senior Projects Manager, Houston Parks Board
Ethan Beeson, District Landscape Architect & ISA Certified Arborist, Texas Department of Transportation, Houston District
Kelli Ondracek, Natural Resources Manager, Houston Parks and Recreation Department
 
Start the morning with our VIP Coffee & Bites Mixer (9 AM–10 AM). An exclusive networking hour for sponsors, speakers, and VIP guests.

🎟️ Tickets and sponsorships available now.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/confluence-where-practice-and-ideas-meet-2025-fall-symposium-series
 
We’re grateful to our 2025 Confluence sponsors for their generous support and partnership.

Watershed Guardian:
Harris County Flood Control District
Hawes Hill & Associates LLP

Bayou Innovator:
Port Houston

Tributary Supporter:
AECOM
Lesley Susan Hill
Rely Foundation
 

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


more info...		11/12/20255:00pm to 6:00pm

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

Presentation: Taking a Sustainability Approach to Bayou Health
Speaker: Dr. Lisa Morano, Professor of Biology and Microbiology at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD).
Location: Historic Heights Fire Station, 107 West 12th St
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
6:00 pm Social Hour / Networking: Complimentary Pizza & Refreshments Served
7:00 pm Special Guests Introductions and Presentation

RSVP

Come meet fellow bayou advocates and local organizations who share in the purpose of WOBA: To promote greater public awareness, appreciation, and enjoyment of White Oak Bayou, its tributaries and environs by advocating the preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the natural wildlife habitats thereof, while promoting compatible educational and recreational opportunities within the area.


more info...		11/12/20256:00pm to 8:30pm

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

Link to register:
Meeting Registration - Zoom

This webinar will showcase work from the San Antonio River Authority (SARA). Mikel Wilkins is joining us to provide an overview of how SARA is prioritizing implementation of nature-based solutions throughout the San Antonio River watershed, informed by water quality modeling. The presentation will discuss the identification and development of multi-benefit project concepts within the Leon Creek, Salado Creek and Upper San Antonio River watersheds. Mr. Wilkins will also discuss how these planning efforts complement ongoing City of San Antonio Phase 4 Community Area Plans, enhancements to the Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration project, and the overarching goal to address impairments in streams and rivers throughout the basin. Tune in to hear all about this great work!


more info...		11/13/202511:00am to 12:00pm


more info...		11/13/20255:00pm to 7:00pm

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

Please register below for yourself and anyone from your family or group who may be attending with you.

All volunteers are required to sign waivers. Click HERE to sign our digital waivers for yourself and any children participating with you. 

We will provide trash bags, grabbers, water refills, first aid supplies. You will be responsible for dressing appropriately, wearing close-toed shoes, bringing a reusable water bottle, and any additional supplies you may need to keep you safe during the cleanup.

Houston Zoo will be collecting all ewaste items during the cleanup. Bring your acceptable ewaste including: 

  • Cellphones/Smartphones
  • iPads/Tablets
  • iPods/mp3 players
  • Portable speakers
  • E-Readers/Kindles
  • GPS/AirTags
  • Smartwatches
  • Airpods/Earbuds
  • Small gaming devices
  • Digital cameras
  • Associated chargers/cables

more info...		11/15/20259:00am 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...		11/15/20253:00pm 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


more info...		11/18/20254:00pm to 7:00pm

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

Marine debris survey in Texas City. During the survey we will pick up debris along the shoreline, catalog it, and remove it from the beach. All supplies will be provided, just bring some water! Registration is required, please use this link to sign up: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1120070
more info...		11/19/20259:00am to 11:00am

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


more info...		11/19/20255:00pm to 6:00pm

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

Learn about the beautiful Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and how you can get involved to help protect this area from oil and gas drilling now and for the future! The film will be followed by a speaker panel featuring a member of the Gwich'in Tribe, Tonya Garnett.

This event features the amazing, family-friendly, 45-minute film, The Arctic, Our Last Great Wilderness, in which National Geographic photographer Florian Schulz captures the 19.6 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Meet the polar bears, caribou, musk oxen, wolves, golden eagles, and people who call this area home! Experience the adventure of the Arctic and learn why this remarkable land deserves our protection!

The Arctic Defense Campaign is a coalition of environmental, wildlife, and native Alaskan communities working to enlist the support of Houston businesses, organizations, and local leaders to urge decision-makers to keep harmful drilling and industrialization out of this culturally and ecologically valuable public land reserve.

The Arctic Refuge is nearly 20 million acres of America's wildest public lands, providing critical habitat for iconic wildlife, sustaining Indigenous communities, and offering landscapes beloved by hunters, anglers, and recreators alike. The Coastal Plain, "the biological heart of the Refuge”, is home to threatened polar bears, caribou, and nearly 200 species of migratory birds. Meanwhile, drilling here is risky, costly, and deeply unpopular; many companies and banks have already walked away. We believe the harms of industrialization in the Arctic Refuge far outweigh any profits.

For further information, contact Jessica Larrinaga: jlarrinaga@greencorps.org or visit the website of the Arctic Defense Campaign.



 
more info...		11/19/20256:00pm to 7:30pmJessica Larrinaga

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


more info...		11/20/20255:00pm to 7:00pm

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

Visit ayw.givepulse.com to sign up. 

American Youthworks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) is hosting a Green Wave Clean-Up Event on Friday, November 21, at Blackhawk Park from 10am to noon. 

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!
more info...		11/21/202510:00am to 12:00pm

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


more info...		11/22/20259:00am to 12:00pm

Thank you so much to H-E-B Our Texas Our Future for sponsoring this event. This event is also in partnership with the H-E-B Lake Jackson location. Please register below for yourself and anyone from your family or group who may be attending with you.

The exact meeting location can be found here:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/EcjqmjBnPdJ5Nhbc8


All volunteers are required to sign waivers. Visit www.splashtx.org/cleanups and scroll to the bottom of the page to download the waivers ahead of time if you'd like, but we will also email them to you and have them available to sign at the cleanup!

If you want to learn more about SPLASh or have any questions about our cleanup events, visit www.splashtx.org or email us at splashtx@abcbirds.org!


more info...		11/22/20259:00am 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...		11/22/20253:00pm to 4:00pm

Climate Change, Deforestation, Biodiversity Loss, Pollution, Water Scarcity… What is a Christian to do?
Join Lisa Brenskelle to consider how scripture addresses this question, and to what we, as Christians, are
called. You’ll leave with a solid understanding of fundamental theology of creation care, an
understanding of your vocation as a steward, and the ability to discuss this with other members of your
congregation. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided, so bring all your questions on
this topic. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Please register
for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/environmental-issues-whats-a-
christian-to-do-tickets-1685401093039. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any
questions.
more info...		11/23/20256:00pm to 7:00pm

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


more info...		11/25/20254:00pm to 7:00pm

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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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

Marine debris survey in Galveston. During the survey we will pick up debris along the shoreline, catalog it, and remove it from the beach. All supplies will be provided, just bring some water! Registration is required, please use this link to sign up: https://volunteer.galvbay.org/need/detail/?need_id=1113743
more info...		12/3/20259:00am to 11:00am

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

The Houston Sierra Club (HSC) provides members and the public with information and encourages them to follow through based upon that information.

The following outing, which plants native trees and/or other plants in Big Thicket National Preserve (BTNP), isn’t a Sierra Club sponsored service outing but is a National Park Service (NPS) official event. The HSC encourages our members and the public to participate and give back to our National Park public lands with this NPS event.

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9 am to noon, the NPS and others will plant Longleaf Pine tree seedlings and/or other native plants to restore this forest ecosystem in the Big Sandy Creek Unit of BTNP.

All equipment will be provided by the NPS. Information packets will be sent to all registered volunteers prior to the planting day which will give the planting location and the most up-to-date logistical information. The exact location for this planting day is to be determined and will be sent out to participants via email before the planting day. Snacks and lunch will be provided!

Register Here
 

You must sign-up, via Volunteer.gov. Search at this site for Big Thicket so that you find, “Longleaf Pine Planting and Restoration Day”. For more information or if you have questions call Kevin Goodwin at 409-812-5121 or 409-951-6700.

People of all ages are welcome! Planting will occur, rain/shine, so dress for the weather. Wear clothes appropriate for the weather including long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat, and close-toed shoes. Bring water, bug spray, and sunscreen. You’ll hike from the parking area to the planting area and then back to the parking area. Planting will occur on uneven terrain.

Participate and protect our National Park System and join the NPS to make BTNP even better!


more info...		12/6/20259:00am 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

Visit ayw.givepulse.com to sign up. 

American Youthworks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) is hosting a Green Wave Clean-Up Event on Saturday, December 6, at Freed Art Nature Park from 10am to noon.  Due to limited parking, volunteers will park at Woodland Park. 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!
 
more info...		12/6/202510:00am to 12:00pm

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...		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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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

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...		12/16/20259:00am 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...		12/16/20259:00am 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...		12/17/20258:30am 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...		12/17/202511:00am 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...		12/17/20256:00pm 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...		12/17/20256:30pm 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
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more info...		12/17/20256:30pm 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...		12/18/20258:30am 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...		12/18/20257:00pm 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...		12/19/20259:00am to 1:00pm

Visit ayw.givepulse.com to sign up. 

American Youthworks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) is hosting a Green Wave Clean-Up Event on Friday, December 19, at Blackhawk Park from 10am to noon.  

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!
more info...		12/19/202510:00am to 12:00pm

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...		12/19/202510:30am to 11:30am

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...		12/20/20258:00am 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...		12/20/20258:30am 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...		12/20/20253:00pm 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...		12/22/20257:00pm 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...		12/23/20259:00am 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...		12/23/20259:00am 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...		12/24/20258:30am 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...		12/24/202511:00am 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...		12/24/20256:00pm 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...		12/24/20256:30pm 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...		12/25/20258:30am 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.

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more info...		12/26/20258:30am 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...		12/26/20259:00am 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...		12/27/20253:00pm 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...		12/30/20259:00am 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...		12/30/20259:00am 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...		12/31/20258:30am 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...		12/31/202511:00am 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...		12/31/20256:00pm 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...		12/31/20256:30pm to 8:00pm

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