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URBAN HARVEST: HOW TO START A COMMUNITY OR SCHOOL GARDEN
Date: August 31 (continued Sept. 9 and 23)
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Location: Urban Harvest
Contact: http://www.urbanharvest.org/classesevents/calendar.html
12TH ANNUAL RECYCLING AND SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT
Date: August 30 – September 2
Location: Moody Garden Convention Center, Hotel and Spa in Galveston
Contact: http://www.recycletx.com/summit_home.html
Complete Description:
Register Now for Recycling Summit in Galveston! Aside from Summit being a great educational and networking opportunity, your participation in this year’s event will also contribute to the revitalization of the unique Texas treasure that is Galveston, devastated by Hurricane Ike. The STAR is proud to donate a portion of Summit proceeds on behalf of our attendees and sponsors, to the City of Galveston Recycling Center which was destroyed by the storm.
“PARADISE FADED: THE FIGHT FOR LOUISIANA”
Date: August 30
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer; Houston, TX 77027
Contact: Evelyn Merz at elmerz@hal-pc.org or at 713-644-8228
Complete Description:
The Houston Sierra Club is hosting a showing of the film “Paradise Faded: The Fight For Louisiana”. The showing of the documentary is to commemorate the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. To learn more about the film and to view a trailer, visit http://paradisefaded.com/.
12TH ANNUAL RECYCLING AND SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT
Date: August 30 – September 2
Location: Moody Garden Convention Center, Hotel and Spa in Galveston
Contact: http://www.recycletx.com/summit_home.html
Complete Description:
Register Now for Recycling Summit in Galveston! Aside from Summit being a great educational and networking opportunity, your participation in this year’s event will also contribute to the revitalization of the unique Texas treasure that is Galveston, devastated by Hurricane Ike. The STAR is proud to donate a portion of Summit proceeds on behalf of our attendees and sponsors, to the City of Galveston Recycling Center which was destroyed by the storm.
NATURALIST 101
Date: August 29
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Lake Houston Wilderness Park
Contact: http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/calendar.php?crd=hpardevents&
KPC OPEN TRAILS
Date: Sept. 6
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Katy Prairie Conservancy
HUNTER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION AT JONES PARK
Date: August 29
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Jones Park
Contact: http://www.hcp4.net/jones/
We are proud to announce that Gracie Cavnar, Founder and President of Recipe For Success Foundation, will be the Honorary Chair of the 12th Annual Synergy Awards on November 4 at the Houston Racquet Club.
We are also pleased that Frank Billingsley, Chief Meteorologist at KPRC Local2, has kindly accepted our invitation to serve as emcee at this event, helping us celebrate outstanding environmental achievements and activities in our community over the past year. (more…)
The CEC is now soliciting nominations for its 2009 Synergy Awards. For more information, a list of past winners, or a nomination form, please visit http://www.cechouston.org/?page_id=636. Nominations are due September 4, 2009. (more…)
Everyone with an interest in the future vitality of Houston should attend the discussion forum on the quality of life issues. This event takes place on Thursday, September 17 at the Houston Garden Center from 5:30 pm to 7 pm and is free of charge. (more…)
The 12th Annual Texas Recycling and Sustainability Summit will take place from August 30th to September 2nd at the Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston. (more…)
The Sweet City Co-Op, affiliated with Cetnral City Co-Op, is a friendly neighborhood organic fruit and veggie co-op in Sugar Land. They are looking for members and would love to have you join the group. (more…)
Conservation International is asking for donations to support their work to protect nature including freshwater resources. Without free-flowing fresh water, we lose power, sanitation and essential ecosystem services. (more…)
The Houston Sierra Club is hosting a showing of the film “Paradise Faded: The Fight For Louisiana”. The showing of the documentary is to commemorate the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. (more…)
The Gulf Restoration Network is asking the public to help protect the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. The fish are very valuable and are prized as a seafood delicacy which has increased fishing to a point that the species is now thought to exist at critically low numbers, and on the path to extinction. They are only known to spawn in the Mediterranean Sea and the Northern Gulf of Mexico. (more…)
Coming in October–a series of five classes taught by regional eco-experts. Teaches the basics of tree identification, proper planting techniques site suitability, pruning fertilization, and after-planting care. (more…)
This July off the coast of Texas, a large group of 22-30 Whale Sharks was also sighted near the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. (more…)
