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This program, which will help participants reduce their carbon footprint by 50%, will work individually with participants online, on dates and times (available spots January - May) that work for both them and the facilitator. To find days and days that work for you, sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975018418255

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 10%/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 multi-faith statement, inspired by religious teachings
to turn away from consumerism and 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. Register for
this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975018418255. For more
information, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
more info...		1/6/2026
-5/31/2026		January - May, dates/times individually set, onlineLisa Brenskelle

Artist Boat hosts Instructor Development Workshops (IDW) and Instructor Certification Exams (ICE) approved by the American Canoe Association (ACA).  The workshops are designed to teach participants how to instruct others to paddle correctly, perform rescues, maneuver kayaks and practice essential kayaking techniques.  Upon successful completion, participants will have an ACA Instructor Certification and professional kayak training.
https://www.artistboat.org/aca-l2-idw/
 
more info...		2/28/2026
-3/3/2026		ongoing

You are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring
interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the
global South, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers
through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable
and marginalized people. The series focuses on how climate change is impacting the core
outreach programs of faith communities around the world, how those impacts will increase in
the future, and why these impacts create an imperative for people of faith to advocate for
strong US climate action. A discussion guide is included that asks participants to think deeply
about how their own local faith community’s direct service programs intersect with climate
impacts, and how knowledge and experiences gained through these programs might help to
inform climate policy. The study’s Action Center provides practical, step-by-step instructions for
advocacy activities, as well as recommended policy asks for local, state, and national leaders.
Join us! Please register on www.eventbrite.com at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979232494671. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com
for more information.
more info...		3/2/20266:00pm to 7:00pm

Texas is experiencing rapid growth in data centers powering artificial intelligence and cloud computing. What does this expansion mean for the electric grid, water supplies, air quality and consumer costs? Join experts from Rewiring America, the Houston Advanced Research Center and Frontier Group for a fact-based discussion on projected demand growth, water use, pollution impacts and the policy options available to manage this growth responsibly.

RSVP Here
more info...		3/3/202610:00am to 11:00am

You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change. But, how do we focus
our efforts, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late?
The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions, pointing to
which climate actions governments, businesses, investors, philanthropists, community organizations,
and others should prioritize to make the most of our efforts to stop climate change. Attend this 4-week
course to understand the roadmap, and consider how to actualize it in your business, community
organization, investments and more. To learn more/register, see:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979231330188. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more
information.
more info...		3/3/20266:00pm to 7:00pm

Central Texas focused symposium that supports water providers with the resources needed to implement successful water conservation programs.

This year, we are focused on sharing information around emerging technologies and policies that are shaping the future of development across Central Texas. We will hear from state and national experts on the rise of data center growth, research of new water supplies, and evolving stakeholder engagement practices.
 

16th Annual Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium
Drops, Development, and Data: Navigating the Next Era of Water Conservation

Program Highlights:

Keynote: Thirsty Data: Water Use and the Projected Data Center Boom in Texas

Erin Kinney, Senior Research Scientist, Coastal Resilience and Communities, Houston Advanced Research Center

Session 1: Rainwater as a New Supply: What’s the Potential?

Tank You Very Much: Storing Rain for a Not-So-Rainy Day

Robert Mace, Executive Director, Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University

Sky to Supply: Texas’ First Rainwater Public Water System

Blake Murden, Chief Executive Officer, Shield Land Stewardship Group

Session 2: Legislative Focus
Water Highlights from the 89th Legislative Session: Prop 4 and Beyond

Sarah Kirkle, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Texas Water Association

SB 14 Implementation: How utilities are addressing Impact Fees

Speaker TDB

Session 3: Interactive Session

Beyond Leak Alerts: Leveraging AMI to Engage Families in Unexpected, Creative, and Fruitful Ways

Nate Conroy, STEM Hero

Session 4: Raising the Bar: Irrigation by Design

Updating Landscape Irrigation Standards with an Eye Towards Conservation

Jason Homan, CEO Travis County WCID 17

Working with Stakeholders to Build New Programs - Irrigation Plan Review and Operational Irrigation Inspections

Nathan Riggs, Conservation Project Coordinator, San Antonio Water System

Lessons Learned: Implementing Frisco’s Irrigation Inspection Program

Ron Garcia, City of Frisco, Utility Superintendent

Post-Conference Field Trip

Meadows Center for Water and the Environment will host a 1 hour post-symposium tour at Spring Lake, home of San Marcos spring. The tour consists of a glass-bottom boat tour of the crystal-clear headwaters of the San Marcos River, offering views of unique aquatic life, bubbling springs, and historical sites. This will be followed by a walking tour of the wetlands boardwalk to learn about the importance of wetlands and the local flora and fauna that can call this area home. Additional cost of $10.

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Who Should Attend the 2026 CTWCS?

Mayors, City Council, Board Members of MUD's, Regional Water Authorities, City Managers, Water Utility Directors and Staff, Water Conservation Managers, Program Staff and other Relevant Staff, CFO's Finance Directors, Sustainability Directors, Business and Community Leaders, Consultants and Advocates.


more info...		3/4/20268:00am to 3:30pm

What is photogrammetry? How did 1,700 pounds of marine debris get removed from Stetson Bank? Are Regal Demoiselle fish the next invasive species in the sanctuary?

Answers to all of these questions are coming soon in the form of Seaside Chats, our annual speaker series about science and conservation happenings in and around Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

These presentations take place on Wednesday evenings, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Central Time).

  • Presentations are FREE and presented via webinar. Our speakers include sanctuary staff and guests from partner organizations.
  • Anyone is welcome to attend, but presentation content is most suited to those in middle school and above. In fact, these programs make excellent extra credit assignments for students.
  • We are happy to provide attendance certificates for all participants and continuing professional education (CPE) hours for teachers. These presentations also make a great extra credit opportunity for students! 
  • All webinars are recorded, then captioned and posted to the National Marine Sanctuaries and FGBNMS websites.

More information about each of the presentations and links to webinar registration can be found on the Seaside Chats page of the FGBNMS website. 

Questions? Contact flowergarden@noaa.gov


more info...		3/4/20266:30pm to 7:30pm

The Paddlesports Leader Certification supplements ACA’s ICW program. The certification courses equip paddlers with trip planning and leadership skills to provide safe and enjoyable day trips in coastal or river environments. These courses are offered in a Leadership Certification course format, which includes training and examination.
https://www.artistboat.org/aca-l2-idw/
 
more info...		3/5/2026
-3/7/2026		Multiple Dates

If we know what we need to do, why do we fail to do it?
This study invites us to apply this age-old question of faith to the problem of climate change.
The study features videos recorded at the global climate negotiations in November 2025 and
introduces the Global Ethical Stocktake, a discussion framework developed in 2025 to guide a
global conversation on the ethics of climate change. With grace and urgency, this study will
open space to ask hard questions and gain insights into the issue of climate change—and our
responsibilities to each other.
Changing by Choice considers climate change as it intersects with other core concerns for faith
communities, including hunger; migration; disaster response; and violent conflict. And, using
the Global Ethical Stocktake framework, it brings your group into conversation with people in
local communities around the world.
Join the discussion by registering on eventbrite at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979825213509. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com
with any questions about this class.
more info...		3/5/20266:00pm to 7:00pm

Join us Saturday, March 7 at Forest Dale for a Planting on Halls Bayou!

We will be restoring the riparian zone along the bayou.
RSVP HERE: Forest Dale Planting


more info...		3/7/20269:00am to 12:00pmKarastin Katusin

You are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring
interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the
global South, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers
through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable
and marginalized people. The series focuses on how climate change is impacting the core
outreach programs of faith communities around the world, how those impacts will increase in
the future, and why these impacts create an imperative for people of faith to advocate for
strong US climate action. A discussion guide is included that asks participants to think deeply
about how their own local faith community’s direct service programs intersect with climate
impacts, and how knowledge and experiences gained through these programs might help to
inform climate policy. The study’s Action Center provides practical, step-by-step instructions for
advocacy activities, as well as recommended policy asks for local, state, and national leaders.
Join us! Please register on www.eventbrite.com at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979232494671. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com
for more information.
more info...		3/9/20266:00pm to 7:00pm

You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change. But, how do we focus
our efforts, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late?
The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions, pointing to
which climate actions governments, businesses, investors, philanthropists, community organizations,
and others should prioritize to make the most of our efforts to stop climate change. Attend this 4-week
course to understand the roadmap, and consider how to actualize it in your business, community
organization, investments and more. To learn more/register, see:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979231330188. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more
information.
more info...		3/10/20266:00pm to 7:00pm

If we know what we need to do, why do we fail to do it?
This study invites us to apply this age-old question of faith to the problem of climate change.
The study features videos recorded at the global climate negotiations in November 2025 and
introduces the Global Ethical Stocktake, a discussion framework developed in 2025 to guide a
global conversation on the ethics of climate change. With grace and urgency, this study will
open space to ask hard questions and gain insights into the issue of climate change—and our
responsibilities to each other.
Changing by Choice considers climate change as it intersects with other core concerns for faith
communities, including hunger; migration; disaster response; and violent conflict. And, using
the Global Ethical Stocktake framework, it brings your group into conversation with people in
local communities around the world.
Join the discussion by registering on eventbrite at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979825213509. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com
with any questions about this class.
more info...		3/12/20266:00pm to 7:00pm

Spring has sprung!

Join Houston Parks Board at Watonga on March 13th at 9 am to plant native prairie species to help the bat colony under Watonga Parkway bridge!


more info...		3/13/20269:00am to 12:00pmKarastin Katusin

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/1981050547516. Contact Lisa
Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
more info...		3/14/20269:00am to 10:00am

On Saturday, March 14, 2026, 9 am to noon, the Houston Sierra Club will hike about 2 miles in Jones State Forest (JSF). JSF was created in 1926 and is managed by Texas A&M University (Texas Forest Service – TFS) as a demonstration forest that provides technical assistance to private landowners. Recreational uses in the 1,700-acre forest include picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, birding, environmental education, nature study and appreciation, and wildlife observation.

A population of federally threatened Red-cockaded Woodpeckers (RCW) is found at JSF. We’ll visit Sweetleaf Nature Trail, Rice Branch, and RCW clusters.

The link below has the Sierra Club participant sign-in agreement (liability waiver). Please read this before our outing. When we meet we’ll sign-in and proceed with our visit to JSF. [Sign-Up Sheet 2-2020.pdf (sierraclub.org)](https://www.sierraclub.org/sites/www.sierraclub.org/files/sce/range-of-light-group/PDFs/Sign-Up%20Sheet%202-2020.pdf)

If anyone has COVID symptoms or is sick don’t come! We want everyone to be safe. Going on this outing means we’ll hike with those who are vaccinated/unvaccinated. It’s each person’s choice to participate on this outing.

Bring a daypack, 2 qts water, snacks, cameras, insect repellent, and clothes fit for the weather. Long pants are recommended. Be prepared for warm weather. No pets, firearms, or radios. We’ll put cell phones on vibrate and enjoy solitude/quiet/natural sounds. After we visit JSF, we’ll go to lunch at a nearby restaurant so bring money/credit card.
 

If you want to carpool meet me at Starbucks in Meyerland Plaza at 7:30 am. I have a “gray” Honda CRV Hybrid and will be parked just west of Starbucks. My phone number is 281-570-7212. Don’t be late! We’ll meet at the TFS office overflow parking lot at 9 am. Directions are:

1. N. on I-45 about 35 miles to FM 1488 in The Woodlands.
2. W. on FM 1488 about 1 mile and turn rt. into the TFS office overflow parking area N. of FM 1488.


more info...		3/14/20269:00am to 12:00pm


more info...		3/15/202610:00am to 1:00pm

You are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring
interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the
global South, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers
through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable
and marginalized people. The series focuses on how climate change is impacting the core
outreach programs of faith communities around the world, how those impacts will increase in
the future, and why these impacts create an imperative for people of faith to advocate for
strong US climate action. A discussion guide is included that asks participants to think deeply
about how their own local faith community’s direct service programs intersect with climate
impacts, and how knowledge and experiences gained through these programs might help to
inform climate policy. The study’s Action Center provides practical, step-by-step instructions for
advocacy activities, as well as recommended policy asks for local, state, and national leaders.
Join us! Please register on www.eventbrite.com at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979232494671. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com
for more information.
more info...		3/16/20266:00pm to 7:00pm

You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change. But, how do we focus
our efforts, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late?
The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions, pointing to
which climate actions governments, businesses, investors, philanthropists, community organizations,
and others should prioritize to make the most of our efforts to stop climate change. Attend this 4-week
course to understand the roadmap, and consider how to actualize it in your business, community
organization, investments and more. To learn more/register, see:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979231330188. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more
information.
more info...		3/17/20266:00pm to 7:00pm

Please join CEER for a virtual community dialogue on defending the Clean Air Act in Houston in light of recent rollbacks. 

The details are below, the RSVP link is here


more info...		3/19/20266:00pm to 7:00pm

If we know what we need to do, why do we fail to do it?
This study invites us to apply this age-old question of faith to the problem of climate change.
The study features videos recorded at the global climate negotiations in November 2025 and
introduces the Global Ethical Stocktake, a discussion framework developed in 2025 to guide a
global conversation on the ethics of climate change. With grace and urgency, this study will
open space to ask hard questions and gain insights into the issue of climate change—and our
responsibilities to each other.
Changing by Choice considers climate change as it intersects with other core concerns for faith
communities, including hunger; migration; disaster response; and violent conflict. And, using
the Global Ethical Stocktake framework, it brings your group into conversation with people in
local communities around the world.
Join the discussion by registering on eventbrite at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979825213509. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com
with any questions about this class.
more info...		3/19/20266:00pm to 7:00pm

Spring into action and join Houston Parks Board at Pardee on March 20th at 9 am to plant native forbs and grass species for pollinators. 

RSVP HERE: Green Team @ Pardee


more info...		3/20/20269:00am to 12:00pmKarastin Katusin

Houston Arboretum Hosts Spring Plant Sale Friday & Saturday, March 20-21
 
Plants will help attract birds, bees, and butterflies
 
WHAT: Spring is one of the best times to garden in Houston, so upgrade your garden with Texas native plants during Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s Spring Plant Sale. The Sale features perennial and annual wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees – perfect for attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your yard or garden while helping to conserve water, reduce mowing, protect the soil, and save money on fertilizer and pesticides. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum’s conservation and education efforts.
 
Please note that plant quantities may be limited, and the plant list is subject to change based on availability. Close to 200 plant varieties, including Red Maple, White Yarrow, Little Bluestem, Yellow Wild Indigo, Green Milkweed and Dogwood, will be available.  Visit the Arboretum website to view the full plant list.
 
WHO: The Houston Arboretum holds plant sales in both spring and fall. Arboretum Members receive discounts on all plant purchases.
 
WHEN: Friday, Mar. 20 and Saturday, Mar. 21 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
 
WHERE: 120 West Loop North, Houston, 77024 (between Post Oak Boulevard and Woodway Drive)
 
Plant Sale Tips
  • Arrive early for the best chance at getting your desired plants
  • Become a Member for discounts on Plant Sale purchases
  • Enter via the 610 Entrance and park in the parking loop for easy access to the Plant Sale
  • Bring your own cart if you have one. Limited carts will be available to transport plants at the sale.
 
COST: Admission to the Spring Plant Sale is free; all are welcome. Plant prices are as follows: $4.50 – 4 inches; $14– 1 gallon; $16 – Milkweed; and $30 – 3 to 5 gallons.
 
Go to https://houstonarboretum.org/event/spring-plant-sale/ to learn more about the Spring Plant Sale. A list of the plants for sale will be on the website soon.
 
For more information or to join the Arboretum and enjoy all the benefits of membership, visit houstonarboretum.org or call 713-681-8433.
 
more info...		3/20/2026
-3/21/2026		9:00am to 2:00pm

FRIENDS OF WOODLAND PARK 

Join in to participate in the monthly bird survey in the Woodland Park Nature Preserve along Little White Oak Bayou. 

The group will meet by the parking lot of the community center (212 Parkview). No experience is required!!! Please bring binoculars if you have them, and wear shoes and long pants that might get muddy.

Come join Mary Goldsby - long time supporter and friend of Woodland Park! Thanks to Houston Audubon for being such a great supporter of Woodland Park.


more info...		3/21/20267:30am to 9:00amKelli Fereday

This class covers ALL the food waste options from the who, what, when, where and how
of backyard composting to food waste drop off options and curbside pickup. Food
waste makes up approximately ¼ of landfilled household waste. $5 residents, $20 non-
residents.

You may register in person at the West University Place Recreation Center or online at the City’s website www.westutx.gov. From the website go
to Services tab, choose Parks and Recreation, then select Register at the boom. Click on
Classes, Camps and Activities. (Registering online requires an account which may take 3-5
business days to create.)

Research has shown that 80% of Americans feel that recycling is worth the effort, but over half
of household recyclables end up in the trash, NOT in the recycling bin. Research has also
revealed that about half of households are not confident in what can actually go in their
recycling bin. These three classes give you an opportunity to get clarification on what does and
does not belong in your recycling bin and the many options you have to recycle and compost
beyond curbside. Want clarity on the recyclability of an item? Bring it to class. Applying what
you learn in these classes will dramatically reduce the amount of trash you put to the curb.
 
more info...		3/21/202610:00am to 12:00pm

Bring your broken items to our Repair Café, where various volunteer Repair Coaches are on hand to help repair your items free of charge! 

Examples of potential items that can be fixed: 

  • 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

If you are interested in serving as a volunteer for the Repair Cafe, register using this link: https://forms.gle/yS53gcwAWnmo...

If you have an item you would like a Repair Cafe coach to fix free of charge while learning how to fix future items, register using this link:

https://forms.gle/xFWW8kMMuMsj...

 

Priority will be given to attendees who have registered ahead of time. Walk-ins will be served on a case by case basis as Repair Coaches become available.

We cannot guarantee all items will be able to be fixed, but we are sure you'll have a great time and learn a lot while you're here!


more info...		3/21/202611:00am to 3:00pm


more info...		3/22/202610:00am to 1:00pm

4 th Monday/month, 7 p.m. central, online
Starts January 26, 2026
Faith communities of all faith/spiritual traditions are invited to join the Cool Congregations Cohort in
2026. The cohort will meet monthly online throughout the year, and the facilitator will work with you to
accomplish two goals during the course of the year: (1) develop a plan to reduce your faith community’s
carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 (in line with goals sent by climate scientists) and (2) incorporate care
for the earth into all aspects of your faith community’s life. The cohort facilitator, who has decades of
experience in “greening” of faith communities, will give individualized attention to the 10 faith
communities that participate, helping them to discover ways to both reduce their carbon footprint and
renew their faith community’s commitment to care for the earth. Participating faith communities will
also learn from each other’s experiences and support each other throughout the program. This program
is organized by the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston, a Houston affiliate of the Texas
chapter of Interfaith Power & Light, but is open to any faith community that would like to participate,
and is not restricted to Houston- nor Texas-based faith communities. Please register your faith
community at www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975020502489 (only one sign-
up per faith community, please). Contact the facilitator, Lisa Brenskelle, at gcs.lrc@gmail.com, with any
questions.
more info...		3/23/20267:00pm to 8:00pm

CEC members are invited to gather, learn and connect at the Annual Meeting. 


more info...		3/25/20265:00pm to 7:00pm

If we know what we need to do, why do we fail to do it?
This study invites us to apply this age-old question of faith to the problem of climate change.
The study features videos recorded at the global climate negotiations in November 2025 and
introduces the Global Ethical Stocktake, a discussion framework developed in 2025 to guide a
global conversation on the ethics of climate change. With grace and urgency, this study will
open space to ask hard questions and gain insights into the issue of climate change—and our
responsibilities to each other.
Changing by Choice considers climate change as it intersects with other core concerns for faith
communities, including hunger; migration; disaster response; and violent conflict. And, using
the Global Ethical Stocktake framework, it brings your group into conversation with people in
local communities around the world.
Join the discussion by registering on eventbrite at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979825213509. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com
with any questions about this class.
more info...		3/26/20266:00pm to 7:00pm

Since January 2025, the President, his Congressional yes-men/women, and the courts have been
systematically overturning existing legislation and passing new limitations on successful climate policies,
withdrawing from global commitments, and gutting scientific funding that was making a difference in
combatting the climate crisis. At the same time, many within the faith community have remained
hopeful and are taking steps to counter these negative influences from the current administration. In
this webinar, join Mel Caraway, retired United Methodist pastor, as he looks at positive steps that are
being taken to combat ecological uncertainty. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be
provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981951471203. This virtual event will use the WebEx platform.
Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details. All registrants will get a link to
the recording of this talk. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
more info...		3/29/20266:00pm to 7:00pm

Join us as we discuss Lindsay Dahl's Cleaning House: The Fight to Rid Our Homes of Toxic Chemicals, a book that exposes the lack of regulation of toxic chemicals in everyday household products, how we can protect ourselves from these toxins, and how systemic change is the only thing that will really solve the problem. https://cechouston.org/environmental-book-club/
more info...		4/7/20267:00pm to 8:30pm

Happy Earth Month! Join Houston Parks Board at Simsbrook on April 10th at 9 am to plant a new native landscape about Bayou Greenways Trail!


more info...		4/10/20269:00am to 12:00pmKarastin Katusin

Join Austin Sierra Club for a week of meaningful trail service in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, one of the most spectacular landscapes in Texas.
Often described as the second largest canyon in the U.S., Palo Duro stretches more than 120 miles across the Panhandle. That claim depends on how “largest” is defined — for instance, Idaho’s Hells Canyon is deeper — but Palo Duro’s vivid red cliffs and sculpted rock layers make it an unforgettable place to work and explore.

You'll camp in the Wolfberry Group Area, which has 7 pedestals with water spigots and 30/50-amp outlets, plus plenty of space for tents and a few RVs. Wolfberry is about 5½ miles inside the park, near the Mesquite and Hackberry camp areas.

April usually brings warm days and cool, comfortable evenings.

The team will assist the park with trail maintenance and erosion control projects. They're especially skilled with McLeods and Pulaskis and would be delighted to collaborate with another group on shared work.
Expect rewarding, hands-on fieldwork, good company, and time to enjoy the canyon’s trails and starry nights.

Participants are responsible for their own transportation, camping equipment, and breakfasts and lunches. Of course, your park admission will be comped.

They keep evening duty simple: every team cooks one night only — enjoy the other nights free. The chosen team brings and prepares dinner, runs dish patrol, and washes the cooking pots and pans.

The team that cooks, let's say, Tuesday night also washes the dishes used for Tuesday morning’s pancake-and-egg breakfast. That’s it — one dinner, one breakfast-morning cleanup, and then you’re off the hook.

But wait. There's more.

On the last day of this Service Project, we get to check out a huge area that is not open to the public, and won't be for at least three years!

The Cross Bar Special Recreation Management Area is big - 11,883 acres. It is the only BLM land in Texas. https://friendsofcrossbarsrma.org.

They have received special permission to have them guide us across private property to get to the preserve. They are meeting us at the gate at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 18th. It is about an hour drive from Palo Duro. The gate’s address is 9610 Brickplant Road, Amarillo, TX.

After exploring the Cross Bar, many of us will proceed to Caprock Canyons State Park for another week long Service Project.

To sign up:

  1. RSVP on Meetup: The Meetup may show as full, but if you want to come, please sign up! There is usually plenty of turnover.
  2. Wait for approval from Trip Leaders, who might reach out for more details. Hiking and camping in rugged wilderness areas takes extraordinary preparation, so we strive to make sure that this trip is right for you.
  3. Contact information: Send your name, cell number, email address to stanpeyton at gmail.com.
  4. Complete the Medical Form: https://tinyurl.com/SCMedicalForm2021 Scan and email the form also to stanpeyton at gmail.com (preferred) , or to Stan Peyton's mailing address below.
  5. Read the Participation Agreement and fill out Page 1: https://tinyurl.com/SCSignUpSheet2020
  6. Mail the forms to:
    Stan Peyton
    8408 Hanbridge Lane
    Austin TX 78736

VERY IMPORTANT: IF WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE ABOVE PAPERWORK WITHIN TEN DAYS OF YOUR SIGNING UP, YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRIP.

Don't sign up unless you are serious about attending!


more info...		4/12/202612:30pm to 2:30pm

Celebrate our home and bayous with HPB this Earth Month!

Join us on Saturday, April 18 from 9 AM to 12 PM to plant natives along Sims Bayou.

Family friendly event - all are welcome. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.

RSVP here: Simsbrook Planting

 


more info...		4/18/20269:00am to 12:00pmKarastin Katusin

On Saturday, April 25, 2025, 9 am, the Houston Sierra Club will visit Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) to view wildlife, butterflies, wildflowers, and birds. We’ll celebrate “Earth Day” and hike trails and drive a scenic road on this 10,000-acre prairie. Group size is limited to 20 participants and your leader.

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

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

Bring a daypack, 3 qts water, snacks, lunch, cameras, spotting scopes, field guides, and insect repellent. We’ll have lunch at the Refuge. Long pants are recommended. It will be warm. No pets, firearms, or radios. We’ll put cell phones on vibrate and enjoy the solitude/quiet/natural sounds of the Refuge.

Anyone who wants to carpool or caravan meet at Starbucks, Meyerland Plaza, at 7:30 am. I have a gray Honda CRV hybrid and will be parked just west of Starbucks. My phone number is 281-570-7212. Don’t be late! We’ll meet at the Refuge in the headquarters parking lot at 9 am. Directions are:

1. Drive 70 m W from Houston on I-10 to Sealy, Texas.
2. Exit I-10 to SH 36 S and drive 2 m to FM 3013 and turn rt.
3. Go W 10 m on FM 3013 to the Refuge entrance, on the rt.
4. Drive to Refuge headquarters.


more info...		4/25/20269:00am to 3:00pm


more info...		4/25/202610:00am to 12:00pm

A family-friendly celebration of Earth Day with music, art, educational activities and more. This will be a zero waste event so please bring your own reusable water bottle to refill at the event.
more info...		4/25/202612:00pm to 5:00pm

Join HPB Naturalists at Thomas Bell Foster Park to participate in the 2026 City Nature Challenge. This is a great opportunity to use iNaturalist in the field to document wildlife and plants. 
Please download the iNaturalist App before the event to be familiar with the platform. 

 


more info...		4/27/20269:00am to 12:00pmKarastin Katusin

4 th Monday/month, 7 p.m. central, online
Starts January 26, 2026
Faith communities of all faith/spiritual traditions are invited to join the Cool Congregations Cohort in
2026. The cohort will meet monthly online throughout the year, and the facilitator will work with you to
accomplish two goals during the course of the year: (1) develop a plan to reduce your faith community’s
carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 (in line with goals sent by climate scientists) and (2) incorporate care
for the earth into all aspects of your faith community’s life. The cohort facilitator, who has decades of
experience in “greening” of faith communities, will give individualized attention to the 10 faith
communities that participate, helping them to discover ways to both reduce their carbon footprint and
renew their faith community’s commitment to care for the earth. Participating faith communities will
also learn from each other’s experiences and support each other throughout the program. This program
is organized by the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston, a Houston affiliate of the Texas
chapter of Interfaith Power & Light, but is open to any faith community that would like to participate,
and is not restricted to Houston- nor Texas-based faith communities. Please register your faith
community at www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975020502489 (only one sign-
up per faith community, please). Contact the facilitator, Lisa Brenskelle, at gcs.lrc@gmail.com, with any
questions.
more info...		4/27/20267:00pm to 8:00pm

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