HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS SEMINAR – LAKE JACKSON
Date: Thu, May 31
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: Lake Jackson Civic Center, 333 Highway 332 E., Lake Jackson, TX
Fee: none
Contact: Alvin Police Lt. Todd Arendell at (281) 585-7108

Complete Description:
Area residents will learn how to protect their property and themselves during a series of hurricane preparedness seminars. Exhibitors will include the National Weather Service, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Homeland Preparedness Project and Angleton-Danbury Medical Center. The Texas Department of Insurance will demonstrate products and services to protect people and property during the event, and emergency management officials will present information on how to prepare for an evacuation and what routes are recommended when people have to leave. Breakout sessions will include discussion of national flood insurance, windstorm inspection, drainage district status reports, and AARP personal evacuation plans.

GULF COAST INSTITUTE BROWN BAG LUNCH ON TRANSPORTATION ISSUES – LIVABLE CENTERS
Date: Thu, May 31
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Location: Upper Kirby District Building, 3015 Richmond Ave
Fee: none
Contact: Geri Wells at (281) 980-7175 (cell) or geri.wells@gulfcoastinstitute.org

Complete Description:
The Gulf Coast Institute, through the Livable Houston Network, is convening brown bag lunches to discuss transportation issues. Organizations are working together to evaluate the goals and projects in the Regional Transportation Plan and how they relate to Houston’s environment, economy, and quality of life.

CITIZENS’ LEAGUE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NOW (CLEAN) FILM SCREENING – AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH
Date: Wed, Jun 6
Time: 7 pm
Location: Rice University, Rice Media Center, 6100 Main St. (entrance #8), Houston, 77005
Fee: $5 or more donation; however, no one will be turned away for lack of funds
Contact: (713) 524-3000 or www.cleanhouston.org

Complete Description:
The film An Inconvenient Truth offers a passionate and inspirational look at one man’s fervent crusade to halt global warming’s deadly progress in its tracks by exposing the myths and misconceptions that surround it. That man is former Vice President Al Gore, who, in the wake of defeat in the 2000 election, re-set the course of his life to focus on a last-ditch, all-out effort to help save the planet from irrevocable change. Al Gore is downright on fire about getting the surprisingly stirring truth about what he calls our “planetary emergency” out to ordinary citizens before it’s too late.
A guest speaker will be on hand for a question and answer session following the film.
This event is co-hosted by Houston City Council members Peter Brown and Jarvis Johnson.

ARTIST BOAT – GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK ECO-ART CANOE TOUR
Date: Sat, Jun 2
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Galveston Island State Park; please call for details
Fee: $25 per person; equipment is available to rent for an additional $25; Pre-register please
Contact: To register, call (409) 770-0722; information at www.artistboat.org

Complete Description:
Come paddle at one of Galveston’s ecological and historical jewels. Be one with the herons and travel back in time to when the Karankawas made this their winter home. Tour natural and restored marshes in west Galveston Bay.

GALVESTON BAY DISCOVERY CRUISE
Date: Wed, May 30
Time: please call for times available
Location: Houston Yacht Club in La Porte, TX
Fee: Yes; some scholarships for youth groups are available; pre-registration required
Contact: Book your group’s cruise at (979) 863-2940 or floatingclassroom@ag.tamu.edu

Complete Description:
The Floating Classroom Program of Texas A&M University, in cooperation with a broad array of conservation, business, and education interests in the Houston-Galveston area, is bringing Sea Grant Extension’s 57 foot teaching vessel to Galveston Bay. This scientifically-equipped former commercial shrimp boat will provide three 1 3/4 hour marine education cruises a day for groups. Passengers will learn about the ecological, economic and social features of Galveston Bay, the state’s largest estuary.
Groups of all ages (youth or adult) are eligible to book these discovery cruises. All youth-oriented cruises are limited to a total of 27 children and adults; adult groups are limited to a total of 23 passengers.

GALVESTON BAY DISCOVERY CRUISE
Date: Tue, May 29
Time: please call for times available
Location: Houston Yacht Club in La Porte, TX
Fee: Yes; some scholarships for youth groups available; pre-registration required
Contact: Book your group’s cruise at (979) 863-2940 or floatingclassroom@ag.tamu.edu

Complete Description:
The Floating Classroom Program of Texas A&M University, in cooperation with a broad array of conservation, business, and education interests in the Houston-Galveston area, is bringing Sea Grant Extension’s 57 foot teaching vessel to Galveston Bay. This scientifically-equipped former commercial shrimp boat will provide three 1 3/4 hour marine education cruises a day for groups. Passengers will learn about the ecological, economic and social features of Galveston Bay, the state’s largest estuary.
Groups of all ages (youth or adult) are eligible to book these discovery cruises. All youth-oriented cruises are limited to a total of 27 children and adults; adult groups are limited to a total of 23 passengers.

URBAN HARVEST CLASS – SELL WHAT YOU GROW AT A FARMERS’ MARKET
Date: Mon, May 28
Time: 4 – 6 pm
Location: Urban Harvest, 1900 Kane
Fee: $15 for members, $30 for non-members; Pre-registration required
Contact: Register at (713) 880-5540; Information at www.urbanharvest.org

Complete Description:
Instructor: Ray Sher
This class provides basic information on the techniques and strategies of market gardening.

AUDUBON DOCENT GUILD – CAMP TADPOLE 2007 (AGES 4 – 5)
Date: Mon, May 28 – Fri, Jun 1
Time: 9 – 11 am
Location: Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd
Fee: $90/week per child; Pre-registration and Pre-payment required
Contact: Register at (713) 464-4900; information at www.houstonaudubon.org

Complete Description:
Each day we will delve into a different nature theme. Each week will feature the same five nature topics. We will prowl the wooded trails looking for squirrels and rabbits, dip our nets into the ponds for tadpoles and turtles, munch a tasty snack and create woodsy crafts to take home. Pre-registration and Pre-payment required.

GALVESTON BAY DISCOVERY CRUISE
Date: Mon, May 28
Time: please call for times available
Location: Houston Yacht Club in La Porte, TX
Fee: Yes; some scholarships for youth groups are available; pre-registration required
Contact: Book your group’s cruise at (979) 863-2940 or floatingclassroom@ag.tamu.edu

Complete Description:
The Floating Classroom Program of Texas A&M University, in cooperation with a broad array of conservation, business, and education interests in the Houston-Galveston area, is bringing Sea Grant Extension’s 57 foot teaching vessel to Galveston Bay. This scientifically-equipped former commercial shrimp boat will provide three 1 3/4 hour marine education cruises a day for groups. Passengers will learn about the ecological, economic and social features of Galveston Bay, the state’s largest estuary. Groups of all ages (youth or adult) are eligible to book these discovery cruises. All youth-oriented cruises are limited to a total or 27 children and adults; adult groups are limited to a total of 23 passengers.

COCKRELL BUTTERFLY CENTER RACHEL CARSON CELEBRATION – A SENSE OF WONDER
Date: Sun, May 27
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Location: Cockrell Butterfly Center, inside Houston Museum of Natural Science
Fee: none for admission to the event only
Contact: www.hmns.org or www.nopesticides.org

Complete Description:
Cockrell Butterfly Center will celebrate Rachel Carson’s life with a program called “A Sense of Wonder.” The event will include a tribute to Carson, Bugs on Wheels, a henna artist, and displays from area environmental groups including Texans for Alternatives to Pesticides, Galveston Baykeeper, and Citizens’ Environmental Coalition. “Silent Spring” and several other books will be sold.

ARTIST BOAT – GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK ECO-ART CANOE TOUR
Date: Sun, May 27
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Galveston Island State Park; please call for details
Fee: $25 per person; equipment is available to rent for an additional $25; Pre-register please
Contact: To register, call (409) 770-0722; information at www.artistboat.org

Complete Description:
Come paddle at one of Galveston’s ecological and historical jewels. Be one with the herons and travel back in time to when the Karankawas made this their winter home. Tour natural and restored marshes in west Galveston Bay.

GALVESTON BAY DISCOVERY CRUISE
Date: Sun, May 27
Time: Please call for times available
Location: Houston Yacht Club in La Porte, TX
Fee: Yes; some scholarships for youth groups are available; pre-registration required
Contact: Book your group’s cruise at (979) 863-2940 or floatingclassroom@ag.tamu.edu

Complete Description:
The Floating Classroom Program of Texas A&M University, in cooperation with a broad array of conservation, business, and education interests in the Houston-Galveston area, is bringing Sea Grant Extension’s 57 foot teaching vessel to Galveston Bay. This scientifically-equipped former commercial shrimp boat will provide three 1 3/4 hour marine education cruises a day for groups. Passengers will learn about the ecological, economic and social features of Galveston Bay, the state’s largest estuary. Groups of all ages (youth or adult) are eligible to book these discovery cruises. All youth-oriented cruises are limited to a total of 27 children and adults; adult groups are limited to a total of 23 passengers.

HOUSTON ARBORETUM – WEEKEND TOURS
Date: Sat, May 26
Time: 2 pm or 3 pm
Location: 4501 Woodway Drive
Fee: Free
Contact: (713) 681-8433

HOUSTON ARBORETUM – ANIMAL FEEDING
Date: Sat, May 26
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: 4501 Woodway Drive
Fee: Free
Contact: (713) 681-8433

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER – FRESH FOOD MARKET
Date: Sat, May 26
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: 8500 Bay Area Blvd, meet in the parking lot
Fee: none
Contact: Armand Bayou Nature Center (281) 474-2551, Fresh Foods Market (281) 993-9267

Complete Description:
Organic and organic-practice foods will be available in the Armand Bayou Nature Center parking lot from Fresh Foods Market, an organization of local farmers.

JESSE H. JONES PARK AND NATURE CENTER – SCAVENGER HUNT
Date: Sat, May 26
Time: 10 am
Location: 20634 Kenswick Drive
Fee: None; but Reservations required
Contact: (281) 446-8588

Complete Description:
Young nature lovers are invited to join this nature discovery outing. Scout groups and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Ages 5 – 16. Reservations required beginning Wednesday, May 16.

HOUSTON AUDUBON SOCIETY MAY FIELD TRIP – ANAHUAC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Date: Sat, May 26
Time: Meet at 8 am
Location: Meet David Sarkozi at the entrance kiosk at Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
Fee: none; but Pre-registration required
Contact: Register with Skip Almoney at (713) 524-4285

Complete Description:
At Shoveler Pond we may find Purple Gallinule, Marsh Wren, American Bittern, waterfowl and a lot of alligators along the 2.5 mile auto tour. The Willows at Anahuac NWR, a seemingly insignificant stand of willow trees, is famous as a migrant trap, providing crucial habitat for neo-tropical migrants. David Sarkozi reports that in a single afternoon he has found as many as twenty species of warblers there along with Indigo Buntings, grosbeaks, flycatchers, and orioles. Bring your binoculars, scope, camera, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, hat, water, snacks, rain gear, and a lunch.