HOUSTON ZOO WILDLIFE LECTURE – YEAR OF THE FROG
Date: Thu, Jan 31, 2008
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm
Location: Houston Zoo, Brown Education Center, enter through gate 5
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members; pre-registration requested
Contact: Register at www.houstonzoo.org or (713) 533-6550

Complete Description:
A recent assessment of the world’s 5,000 plus species of frogs, toads, and salamanders indicates that nearly a third are threatened with extinction. Joe Mendelson and Ron Gagliardo, and Edgardo Griffith of the Houston Zoo are fighting on the front lines in the battle to save these endangered creatures, breeding them in captivity should the efforts to protect wild populations fall short. Collaborative efforts with the Houston Zoo in Panama will be highlighted.

GULF OF MEXICO FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL MEETING
Date: Jan 31
Location: Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 12600 Roosevelt boulevard, St. Petersburg Florida
Contact: 888-833-1844, or E-mail the Council at gulfcouncil@gulfcouncil.org

FILM SCREENING-GREEN: THE NEW RED WHITE AND BLUE
Date: Wednesday, January 30th
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Rice Media Center, Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston. ( located at the corner of University Blvd and Stockton, entrance #8)
Fee: none, however, donations will be accepted at the door.
Contact: CLEAN: (713) 524-3000 or www.cleanhouston.org

Complete Description: Screening of film, Green: The New Red White and Blue

WEDNESDAY GREEN HOUR
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 4-7
Location: Bayou City Farmers’ Market, 3000 Richmond
Fee: Free
Contact: ella@cechouston.org

Complete Description: Meet a new environmental group each week and learn more about Houston’s environmental community while enjoying fresh, local vegetables and prepared foods.

GULF OF MEXICO FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL MEETING
Date: Jan 30
Location: Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 12600 Roosevelt boulevard, St. Petersburg Florida
Contact: 888-833-1844, or E-mail the Council at gulfcouncil@gulfcouncil.org

ORGANIC HORTICULTURE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION- MEETING
Date: Tuesday, Jan 29
Time: 5 pm- 8pm
Location: Houston Arboretum
Fee: none
Contact: 713.957.0909 or info@ohbaonline.org

GULF OF MEXICO FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL MEETING
Date: Jan 29
Location: Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 12600 Roosevelt boulevard, St. Petersburg Florida
Contact: 888-833-1844, or E-mail the Council at gulfcouncil@gulfcouncil.org

JESSE JONES PARK VOLUNTEERS – JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING
Date: Mon, Jan 28
Time: 7 pm
Location: 20634 Kenswick Drive
Fee: none
Contact: (281) 446-8588

Complete Description:
The JJPV invites everyone to its monthly program and meeting. Ages 16+.

GULF OF MEXICO FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL MEETING
Date: Jan 28
Location: Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 12600 Roosevelt boulevard, St. Petersburg Florida
Contact: 888-833-1844, or E-mail the Council at gulfcouncil@gulfcouncil.org

HOUSTON RENEWABLE ENERGY GROUP- MEETING
Date: Sunday, Jan 27
Time: 2 pm-4pm
Location: Park Place Public Library on I-45S and Parkplace
Fee: none
Contact: mkewert@comcast.net

Complete Description: Dr. Cris Eugster will be our speaker and talk about “Leading the way to Renewable Energy Adoption in Houston.” Dr. Eugster is the Chief Officer for Sustainable Growth in the Mayor’s Office for the City of Houston.

JESSE H. JONES PARK AND NATURE CENTER – CANOE SPRING CREEK
Date: Sun, Jan 27
Time: 2 pm
Location: 20634 Kenswick Drive
Fee: none; but reservations required
Contact: register at (281) 446-8588; information at www.hcp4.net/jones

Complete Description:
On Sunday, tour Spring Creek on a shorter trip from Jesse H. Jones Park to the San Jacinto River. Ages 16+. Reservations required.

KATY PRAIRIE CONSERVANCY- Give KPC’s Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery a Helping Hand
Date: Sun., Jan. 27
Time: 9 am- 2 pm
Contact: 713.523.6135 or info@katyprairie.org

Complete Description: We’ll be working with the Texas Master Naturalists in making the Nursery a more organized and valuable resource for future prairie restoration efforts. Volunteers can devote an hour or can stay for the entire event.

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER – SUNSET CRUISE PONTOON BOAT ECO TOUR
Date: Sat, Jan 26
Time: 4 – 5:30 pm
Location: meet at Bay Area Park boat launch
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members; pre-registration required
Contact: register at (281) 474-2551; information at www.abnc.org

Complete Description:
Join us for a relaxing and educational trip on the bayou in the cool of the evening. Sunset on the water is a peaceful experience as you observe the wildlife of Armand Bayou.

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER- ANNUAL MEETING
Date: Saturday, January 26
Time: 10 am
Location: Auditorium of the Interpretive Building. 8500 Bay Area Blvd., Pasadena, TX 77507
Fee: none
Contact: (281)-474-2551, www.abnc.org

Complete Description: The main purpose of the meeting is to elect new members to the Board of Trustees and to inform the membership about the general condition of ABNC.

JONES STATE FOREST AND HEARTWOOD CHAPTER OF TEXAS MASTER NATURALISTS – MUSHROOMS – TAKE A WALK THROUGH THE FUNGAL JUNGLE
Date: Sat, Jan 26
Time: 9 am – 12 pm
Location: W. Goodrich Jones State Forest, 1328 FM 1488 Road in Conroe, TX
Fee: none; but pre-registration required
Contact: Register at www.heartwoodtmn.org or (936) 273-2261 or email jonesstateforest@tfs.tamu.edu

JESSE H. JONES PARK AND NATURE CENTER – CANOE CYPRESS AND SPRING CREEKS
Date: Sat, Jan 26
Time: 9 am
Location: 20634 Kenswick Drive
Fee: none; but reservations required
Contact: register at (281) 446-8588; information at www.hcp4.net/jones

Complete Description:
On Saturday, leisurely paddle from Mercer to Jones Park down Cypress and Spring creeks. Ages 16+. Reservations required.

HOUSTON SIERRA CLUB – ENCHANTED ROCK STATE NATURAL AREA CAMPING WEEKEND
Date: Fri, Jan 25 – Sun, Jan 27
Time: meet on Friday evening; hikes begin Saturday morning
Location: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area; please provide your own transportation
Fee: $15 per person (includes camping fees and a donation to Houston Sierra Club); reservations are required
Contact: Lorraine Gibson at (281) 384-4104 or raineygib@aol.com

Complete Description:
Come join the Houston Sierra Club for their annual camping weekend in the beautiful hill country. We will have both backpacking and base camping groups. Both groups will stay in the base camp area Friday night. Saturday morning the backpacking group will hike about 2 miles to the primitive camping area. Both groups will hike on Saturday to the top of the rock and then spend the rest of the day exploring the other trails in the park. On Sunday, we usually stop for lunch at one of the local restaurants in Fredericksburg.