2010 International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering, and Environment) Project Olympiad

Posted on Wednesday 31 March 2010

Title: 2010 International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering, and Environment) Project Olympiad
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston
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Description: 2010 International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering, and Environment) Project Olympiad, I-SWEEEP 2010 will
be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The I-SWEEEP Organizing
committee is looking for engineers, specialists, researchers, scientists, and other professionals to evaluate research
projects of young scientists. For further information, contact I-SWEEP directly at 713-343-3333 X101 or via email at
info@isweeep.org.
Date: 2010-04-17

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Earth Day & Community Appreciation at ABNC

Posted on Wednesday 31 March 2010

Title: Earth Day & Community Appreciation at ABNC
Location: Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Boulevard in Pasadena, TX
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Description: On Sunday, April 25, 2010, admission to the nature center is free, as a thank you to the community for its support through the years and as a tribute to Earth Day. Sunday’s hours are from 12 noon till 5:00 p.m.
Start Time: 12:00 pm
Date: 2010-04-25
End Time: 17:00 pm

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Clean Sweep at ABNC

Posted on Wednesday 31 March 2010

Title: Clean Sweep at ABNC
Location: Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Boulevard in Pasadena, TX
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Description: On Saturday, April 24, ABNC will be closed to the public for a special event, Clean Sweep. For 35 years the nature center has given to the community by educating its citizens and preserving valuable habitat. Clean Sweep is a chance to give back to this gem of the Bay Area by volunteering time to clean, repair, build, paint or generally renew every part of the nature center. To get in on the fun and find out what types of projects and help are needed, businesses and groups may contact the nature center at 281-474-2551. Anyone under 18 must come with a parent or organized group with liability protection. Groups unable to lend a hand during Clean Sweep can still help by donating supplies or money to fund needed repairs or updates.

For more information on any of these events, please phone the nature center at 281-474-2551
Date: 2010-04-24

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Katy Prairie Discovery Tour

Posted on Wednesday 31 March 2010

Title: Katy Prairie Discovery Tour
Location: Warren Ranch Tock-Hollow Creek, Katy Prairie
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Description: Want to get outdoors and learn more about your hometown habitats but don’t know how? KPC’s Prairie Discovery Tours pairs expert guides with small groups on a visit to a special KPC preserve every month. You’ll be introduced to some of the secrets of the wildlife and plantlife that make the Katy Prairie such a wonderfully diverse area.

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Looking to get outside and enjoy spring? A real-life adventure awaits at the Katy Prairie Conservancy’s Warren Ranch – Rock Hollow Creek entrance. The birds are singing and the blooms are bursting with color. Spring has sprung on the Katy Prairie! This month our walk will celebrate the striking wildflowers, enchanting birds, and melodious insects found on the sprawling Warren Ranch. Along the way we’ll look out for the endangered Texas Prairie Dawn wildflower in bloom, visit a verdant creek flush with life, and discuss the massive Hockley salt dome beneath our feet.

Date: Saturday, April 10 from 10 AM – 12 PM
Location: Warren Ranch – Rock Hollow Creek
Registration limited and required. Call 713.523.6135 or email us at info@katyprairie.org for more details and to register. All participants must provide a phone number where we can reach you.
Price: Free!

Remember to always dress appropriately for trips out to the prairie. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are always recommended. The prairie can get windy, so bring a jacket just in case!
Start Time: 10:00 am
Date: 2010-04-10
End Time: 12:00 pm

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ECONOTES 2010-03-31: Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region

Posted on Wednesday 31 March 2010

  1. Students Nurse Mini-Marshlands in Project – Bronwyn Turner (The Daily News – Galveston County) Galveston Bay Foundation’s Get Hip to Habitat program has more than 280
    students taking care of mini-marshlands as a unique project with their class. They transplant and nurse the marsh grass as they wade into the waters of the Nassau Bay Peninsula. This project teaches the kids environmental awareness in a hands-on manner as they help restore the marshlands.
    http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2565903ebd9363be
  2. Committee promotes eco-friendliness in community – Jennifer Summer (The Observer – Kingwood) Keeping Kingwood Green is encouraging businesses to become more environmentally friendly by sending out surveys that alert them of their current habits that affect the environment, such as recycling. The surveys are designed to  inform the companies and encourage them to do more. Hopefully the message will catch on and influence
    residents in the area as well.
    http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/03/17/kingwood_observer/news/11kochamberbeautification.txt
  3. A Trip to Work By Bike - Melissa Galvez (KUHF News) It is now easier to bike to work in Houston. Google Maps now has a feature that will show 400 miles of bike trails, lanes, and preferred routes. Many people do not think that Houston is a bike-friendly city, but with the right routes and knowledge, you can ride your bike to work.
    http://app1.kuhf.org/houston_public_radio-news-display.php?articles_id=1269399522

Econotes

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TCEQ Funding available to retrofit school buses

Posted on Wednesday 31 March 2010

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced today that applications will now be accepted for funding to retrofit older school buses in order to reduce harmful air emissions. A total of about $1.7 million is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The funding for this grant round is available from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

The Texas Clean School Bus program provides reimbursement to Texas school districts that install pollution-control devices on diesel school buses. These devices reduce particulate-matter emissions that can aggravate respiratory problems, asthma, and allergies in children who ride the buses.

Public school districts and charter schools located in air quality nonattainment and near nonattainment areas in Texas that operate one or more diesel-powered school buses, as well as transportation systems provided by countywide districts, are eligible to be reimbursed for costs of approved retrofits. The application deadline is April 30. Visit  www.texascleanschoolbus.org or call 512-239-3143 for application information.

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Introduction to Myxomycetes: the Slime Molds of the Big Thicket

Posted on Wednesday 31 March 2010

Picture of slime mold from BTA website

Picture of slime mold from BTA website

Title: Introduction to Myxomycetes: the Slime Molds of the Big Thicket
Location: Big Thicket Field Research Station, 16890 FM 770, Saratoga, TX 77585
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Description: Become a Citizen Scientist with this 2-day workshop or attend just for the fun of learning something new about the misunderstood and mysterious Myxomycetes/Slime Molds of Big Thicket National Preserve! Workshop led Katherine (Katie) Winsett, PhD student, University of Arkansas.

Day 1 will be an introduction to the organisms at the Field Station. We will discuss the biology, common species, and how to collect in the field. Included will be a discussion of the best books, guides and web resources for identifying. After lunch, we will go out in the field for a field discussion of where and how to look for myxos.

Day 2 will start in the lab identifying any field collections and continuing with a slightly more advanced discussion of identification. Most of the day will be spent at another field site.

Start Date: 2010-05-22
End Date: 2010-05-23

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Advanced Liking those Lichens with Big Thicket Association

Posted on Tuesday 30 March 2010

Title: Advanced Liking those Lichens at BTA
Location: Field Research Station, 16890 FM 770, Saratoga, TX 77585
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Description: More intense workshops (Sunday, Monday- April 25, 26): [Assumes basic knowledge from the first day or previous experience] This workshop concentrates on learning how to collect specimens for serious taxonomic study and work on identification of lichen species. It includes a field trip into Lance Rosier unit for actual hands on collecting. ***The Monday workshop will be much more concentrated and you don’t have to commit to both days. RSVP BY APRIL 16.

Contact Name Linda Brindle
Contact Phone (936) 274-5898
Start Date: 2010-04-25
Start Time: 09:00
End Date: 2010-04-26
End Time: 15:00

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Liking those Lichens with Big Thicket Association

Posted on Tuesday 30 March 2010

Title: Liking those Lichens at BTA
Location: Field Research Station, 16890 FM 770, Saratoga, TX 77585
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Description: 1-day field seminar. Dr. Egan will have a PowerPoint presentation on general lichen biology with lots of demonstrations of various lichen growth forms, reproductive features, diversity, etc.. In the afternoon, a 1+ hour field trip to point out common species and re-group at the FRS for summary.
* ATBI
* Workshop
* Seminar
* Field Trip
Contact Name Linda Brindle
Contact Phone (936) 274-5898
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2010-04-24
End Time: 15:00

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UH Earth Day Carnival

Posted on Tuesday 30 March 2010

Title: UH Earth Day Carnival
Location: University of Houston, Butler Plaza (in front of MD. Anderson entrance)
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Description: Green events and activities at UH. Free. For more information contact Maria Honey at mhoney@central.uh.edu
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2010-04-22
End Time: 14:00

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Houston Zoo Earth Day Event

Posted on Tuesday 30 March 2010

Title: Houston Zoo Earth Day Event
Location: Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive
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Description: It’s a Party for the Planet and you’re invited!

Celebrate Mother Earth and learn what you can do to protect the planet at Waste Management Earth Day at the Houston Zoo!

Activities this year include the popular Recycling Relay Race, an environmental maze, and our re-usable giant coloring mural! Our Meet the Keeper Talks – sponsored by Target – will feature conservation messages and recycled enrichment for our animals. There will also be plenty of educational – and fun! – booths highlighting what the Zoo is doing, as well as what other Houston-area non-profit organizations are doing, to help save our planet.

Plus – on this weekend, kids can start their very own Nature Journal!

The event is free with zoo admission. April 24th ans 25th 9am-3pm
Start Date: 2010-04-24
Start Time: 09:00
End Date: 2010-04-25
End Time: 15:00

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Woodlands GREEN Earth Day Celebration

Posted on Tuesday 30 March 2010

Title: Woodlands GREEN Earth Day Celebration
Location: Woodlands High School, 6101 Research Forest Dr., Woodlands, TX 77381-6028
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Description: Since 1990, The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. has partnered with the The Woodlands Township to observe global Earth Day with a free community event. The Woodlands Earth Day Festival demonstrates that one person CAN make a difference. Providing the tools to make that difference, over 50 non-profit organizations, schools, agencies and businesses share their environmental message. Hands-on activities and booths feature energy-saving technology, healthy solutions, earth-friendly products, conservation tips and the diversity of nature.
Traditional offerings include the Buy Recycled Boutique, family entertainment and an Ecology Carnival with free activities for kids.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-04-10
End Time: 15:00

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Earth Day Celebration at the Houston Arboretum

Posted on Tuesday 30 March 2010

Title: Earth Day Celebration at the Houston Arboretum
Location: Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Drive Houston, TX
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Description: Crawfish, turtles and other wetland creatures will be the guests of honor at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s free annual Earth Day celebration Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Focusing on “Wetland Wonders”, the event will offer activities for the whole family including:

* a trail puzzle hike to visit an Arboretum pond
* children’s “Crawfish Crawl” and “Race to Recycle”
* carnival games
* face-painting
* kids’ zip line
* hayrides ($2 per person)
* healthy food samples from Marion Bell’s Healthy Lifestyles
* and live bluegrass music.

There will also be Tai Chi demonstrations at 10:30 and 11:30, discounted membership and a members-only reception area featuring live animals from the Gulf Coast Turtle & Tortoise Society and Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition, compost demonstrations, native plant sale, and tree and recycled building materials experts.

the event is free.

Early risers can register for an exclusive Early Morning Bird n’ Breakfast, starting with coffee and continental breakfast at 7 a.m. followed by a guided birding walk with Arboretum naturalist Bill Eley. Space is limited, $15 per person.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-04-17
End Time: 16:00

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Earth Day Houston 5K

Posted on Tuesday 30 March 2010

Title: Earth Day Houston 5K
Location: Discovery Green
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Description: The Earth Day Houston 5K began 5 years ago to raise awareness on air pollution issues in the Houston area. The 2010 event will once again begin and end at Discovery Green in downtown Houston. The race will be a chip-timed run on a flat, fast loop course certified by USATF. There will also be a 5K Walk and a Kids Run.

All 5K participants will receive a 100% organic cotton Earth Day Houston 5K T-shirt. Water will be served in biodegradeable drinking cups that Urban Harvest will compost, and recycling and composting stations will be available throughout Discovery Green. Runners may bring old running shoes to the race for recycling. And once again this year’s pace car for the 5K race will be a hybrid vehicle. There will also be a very limited number of race brochures being printed on recycled paper.

• NO PETS, BIKES, SKATES, OR HEADPHONES PERMITTED.
• Strollers are only permitted on the 5K walk. Bag check will be available at registration.

6:45 a.m. Registration, Packet Pick-up, Chip Registration
8:00 a.m. 5K Run / Walk
9:15 a.m. Kids Run

All proceeds from the Earth Day Houston Festival, 5K & Green Expo will benefit GHASP/MfCA

to register click this link: http://www.active.com/running/houston-tx/earth-day-houston-5k-2010
Start Time: 06:45
Date: 2010-04-03
End Time: 10:00

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Filled: Houston Parks Board seeks Advocacy Manager

Posted on Tuesday 30 March 2010

 The Advocacy Manager will report to and work closely with Executive Director. Responsibilities include influencing outcomes and decisions related to the allocation of public and private resources, support increasing awareness of the significance of greenspace for the Houston Region, and coordinate activities of the Houston Parks Board’s Advocacy and Outreach Committee. Please see Position Announcement for more details. Position Announcement

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Hermann Park Conservancy seeks interns

Posted on Tuesday 30 March 2010

The Conservancy is looking for two summer interns to assist with aspects of the development of a Hermann Park tree management plan, and the parkwide management plan. The interns will identify trees lost and planted throughout the past year, and update the existing tree and furnishings locations and inventories using a Garmin GPS unit, uploading the information to Arcview 9 mapping software. Additionally, the interns will have the opportunity to assist the Volunteer Coordinator with the summer teen outdoor environmental education program, Conservation Posse, and to facilitate volunteer projects throughout the Park. For more information regarding requirements and qualifications, please visit the Conservancy’s website http://www.hermannpark.org/.

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Armand Bayou Nature Center seeks two Turtle Techs for the summer.

Posted on Tuesday 30 March 2010

Two turtle technician positions available from June 2010 through August 2010, with some flexibility on start and end dates.  Technicians will be assisting staff in the third year of a four-year research project funded by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to collect data on three species of native turtles. Applicants should enjoy working in an outdoor setting and be capable of dealing with heat, humidity, and biting insects. Please visit our website at www.abnc.org for more information about our preserve. We are accepting applications until April 23, 2010.

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