Posted on Tuesday 30 June 2009
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE: WIND TURBINE GUIDELINES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Date: June 30 to July 2
Contact: http://www.fws.gov/habitatconservation/windpower/wind_turbine_advisory_committee.html
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Posted on Tuesday 30 June 2009
TEXAS BOUND!
Date: Tuesday, June 30
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m
Location: Jones Park
Contact: http://www.hcp4.net/jones
Complete Description:
Jones Park has a new program for kids ages 7-12: Texas Bound! Children can learn all about what it took to survive in an earlier period of life.
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Posted on Tuesday 30 June 2009
SOLID WASTE IMPLEMENTATION GRANT WORKSHOP
Date: Tuesday, June 30,2009
Time: 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
Location: H-GAC, 3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor, Conference Room C, Houston, TX
Contact: H-GAC Solid Waste Program Staff: cheryl.mergo@h-gac.com , gena.mckinley@h-gac.com , or amy.boyers@h-gac.com
Complete Description:
At this workshop, they will cover the grant program, answer questions and demonstrate how to complete the online application, which is a new feature for this year.
In the next two to three weeks, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) will release its application for solid waste implementation projects. The application content will be similar to past years and the application period will be approximately 30 days. Many of you require approvals from your Councils or Commissioner´s Court, therefore you may want to schedule your project for those agendas now.
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Posted on Monday 29 June 2009
CREATIVE MOVEMENT CAMP
Date: June 29-July 3
Time: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Drive Houston, TX 77024
Contact: http://www.houstonarboretum.org/summercamp.asp
713-681-8433
Complete Description:
New, after camp enrichment classes have just been finalized. Arboretum Members have first priority in registering for these classes which immediately follow the Nature Trekkers Summer Camps. Extend your camper’s day with summer art classes taught by City ArtWorks or Creative Movement camps that include yoga, dance, music and games. After camp classes are weeklong programs held at the Arboretum.
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Posted on Monday 29 June 2009
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING CLE LUNCHEON
Date: June 29, 2009
Time: 11:30-1:00 PM
Location: 1301 Mckinney,Houston, TX 77010
Fee: $30
Contact: https://secure.ga1.org/05/introduction_human_trafficking or http://www.childrenatrisk.org/
Complete Description:
CHILDREN AT RISK will hold the first of its summer Human Trafficking CLE sessions to educate the legal community on the important issue of Human Trafficking, with an introduction to the issues involved and a general overview of Human Trafficking and its consequences. 1.25 MCLE Hours. Lunch will be provided.
Keynote Speakers:
John Nechman, Adjunct Professor, South Texas College of Law, University of Houston Law Center
Steven Goff, Project Director, Houston Rescue and Restore
Jennifer Solak, Staff Attorney, Children at Risk
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Posted on Sunday 28 June 2009
Houston Endowment supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions that improve life for the people of greater Houston. The foundation supports programs in the arts, community enhancement, education, health, human services and the environment. (more…)
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Posted on Sunday 28 June 2009
GREEN TEAM AMERICA’S SUMMER INDOOR PICNIC
Date: Sunday, June 28
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: St. Arnold’s Brewery
Fee: $20
Contact: RSVP to Robin Craig, 713-334-3000
Complete Description:
You are cordially invited to a Summer Indoor Picnic on behalf of Green Team America. The purpose of GTA is to organize, educate and motivate America’s youth with regard to the continuing struggle to save our species and our planet from the effects of man-made climate alteration. There will be free beverages, including several varieties of beer served inside the actual brewery, finger foods and fun. Some great items will be awarded via drawings. The brewery is not climate controlled, so be sure to dress in cool, comfortable, casual clothing (i.e., shorts, sundresses, gauze skirts, sandals, etc.). This fundraiser will allow us to continue our work in teaching high school students across America how to go “Green.” We look forward to seeing you there! You may also bring your old electronics (i.e., computer, lap top and cell phone) to donate to GTA.
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Posted on Sunday 28 June 2009
ARTIST BOAT ECO-ART ADVENTURE: ARMAND BAYOU
Date: June 28
Time: 10:00 am
Contact: http://www.artistboat.org/public-adult-programs.html
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Posted on Saturday 27 June 2009
NWF’S GREAT AMERICAN BACKYARD CAMPOUT
Date: June 27
Location: Your Backyard
Contact: http://www.nwf.org/BackyardCampout/
Complete Description:
The Great American Backyard Campout provides an opportunity for everyone to relive — or to experience for the first time — how much fun it is to spend a night sleeping under the stars and enjoying the sounds of nature.
Held each June, the Great American Backyard Campout is a national event that encourages individuals, youth, friends and families to camp out together for one night.
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Posted on Saturday 27 June 2009
KPC’S SUMMER SCIENCE NIGHTS: THE STARS AT NIGHT
Date: July 15
Time: 8 pm
Location: KPC Field Office
Fee: $3
Contact: info@katyprairie.org or http://www.katyprairie.org/events.html#SSN
Complete: Description:
KPC’s new Summer Science Nights classes are a perfect way to get kids off the couch and onto the prairie this summer! Summer Science Nights is a series of four evening classes, each focusing on a different topic on an exciting KPC preserve.
Students may attend as many or as few classes as they wish, in any order. The July series is a repeat of the June series.
Registration is required, as class size is limited. Parents may attend free. We ask that you please pay in advance to cut down on time spent on administration issues at each class.
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Posted on Saturday 27 June 2009
CLASS 3 ON HOW TO START A COMMUNITY OR SCHOOL GARDEN
Date: July 29
Time: 4:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Location: Urban Harvest
Contact: www.urbanharvest.org
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Posted on Saturday 27 June 2009
CLASS 2 ON HOW TO START A COMMUNITY OR SCHOOL GARDEN
Date: July 15
Time: 4:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Location: Urban Harvest
Contact: www.urbanharvest.org
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Posted on Saturday 27 June 2009
CLASS 1 ON HOW TO START A COMMUNITY OR SCHOOL GARDEN
Date: July 8
Time: 4:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Location: Urban Harvest
Contact: www.urbanharvest.org
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Posted on Saturday 27 June 2009
HOUSTON ZOOMOBILE AT DISCOVERY GREEN: BIRDS
Date: June 27
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Location: Discovery Green
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Posted on Saturday 27 June 2009
JUNIOR BIRDING
Date: Sunday, June 28
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center
Fee: FREE
Contact: (281) 446-8588 or www.hcp4.net/jones.
Complete Description:
Novice birders ages 8 and older can join naturalist Sheena Humbird for an introduction to birding. Learn about basic equipment such as field guides, binoculars, songs, and calls followed by an outing to catch a glimpse of some of the birds in the park. Reservations are required and may be made beginning Wednesday, June 17.
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Posted on Saturday 27 June 2009
6TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY COUNT
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009
Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm
Location: Legacy Land Trust Nature Education Building, The Montgomery County Preserve, 1118 Pruitt Rd., Spring, TX
Fee: FREE
Contact: RSVP by noon on Thurs. June 25 at info@LLT.org or 281-576-1634
Complete Description:
Join us for our 6th Annual Butterfly Count!
Farrar Stockton, LLT member and B.E.S.T. President (Butterfly Enthusiasts of Southeast Texas), will be leading the count.
Come prepared for FUN in the HEAT…and novices are welcome.
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Posted on Saturday 27 June 2009
ARBORETUM ADULT ART WORKSHOPS: COLLOGRAPHIC MONOPRINTING ON PAPER OR FABRIC
Date: June 27
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..
Location: Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Drive Houston, TX 77024
Contact: http://www.houstonarboretum.org
713-681-8433
Complete Description:
This simple printing process will use materials from nature to create one of a kind items that can be used for cards, gift tags, notepaper, or framed art.Instructor Judith Shamp’s art has been honored at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts and the Jung Center.
Wish you could go to camp? Sign up for hands-on art workshops taught by local artists! Join some of Houston’s most creative artists as they guide participants in hands-on workshops using natural materials in a variety of art media. Discounts are offered when registering for multiple classes.
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