Assist the Stewardship Department with implementation of the ABNC Natural Resource Management Plan. The focus of this position is prairie restoration through invasive species removal and operation of a bat-wing mower. Technicians will gain experience in plant identification plant propagation, and wetland restoration. Technicians will also assist with supervision of volunteer work crews. Two part-time positions are available, each to begin early June 2010 and ending in late August 2010 (start and end dates are flexible). Housing is not provided. Here is your chance to help preserve one of the gems of the Texas Gulf coast. Please visit our website at www.abnc.org for more information about our preserve. Accepting applications until April 23, 2010.

Job duties include managing accounts payable, deposits, grant billing, financial reporting, and payroll. Quickbooks experience is a must. Qualifications include 3 to 5 years experience in the field and a bachelor’s degree in accounting. The full job description is available on the GBF website.To apply, email gbf@galvbay.org with a resume and supporting documents.

Title: H-GAC Debris Management Planning workshop
Location: Houston-Galveston Area Council, 2nd Floor Conference Room A, 3555 Timmons Lane
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Description: Communities have a responsibility to reduce, reuse and recycle solid waste in a way that is both environmentally- and economically-conscious. This workshop focuses on ways to dispose of disaster-generated debris while simultaneously reducing your environmental footprint.

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) invites you and your colleagues to the fourth of a series of Debris Management Planning workshops. Topic: Best Practices to Properly Dispose of Disaster Debris, with speakers Mark Rose and Chuck Rivette. Agenda items include end markets for disaster debris and disposing of special wastes.

There is no charge for this event. Registration is required on-line.

H-GAC encourages participation from private industry in this series, however, the primary audience is local governments. Available space for attendees is limited. As the popularity of the workshops series grows, H-GAC reserves the right to limit participation to local governments. Thank you for your understanding. For more information please contact:cheryl.mergo@h-gac.com

Start Time: 09:00 am
Date: 2010-04-29
End Time: 12:00 pm

Title: Trees for Houston tree giveaway
Location: Green Bank, 4000 Greenbriar @ US 59
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Description: Celebrate Arbor Day by planting a beautiful tree! Trees for Houston has trees for all Houstonians!

For a suggested donation of $10, you can choose a four-foot-tall or larger tree. Then, with a little work and care, you will soon have something beautiful that can be enjoyed for generations.

Available tree species include sycamore, loblolly pine, live oak, shumard red oak, cedar elem, and bald cypress. 500 trees are available; TFH reserves the right to limit quantities.
Start Time: 08:00 am
Date: 2010-04-10
End Time: 12:00 pm

Title: How Urbanism Advances Mobility and Safety Goals while building healthier, better communities at the same time
Location: Upper Kirby District Building, 3015 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas 77098
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Description: Congress for the New Urbanism – Houston and Houston Tomorrow are proud to present Dr. Eric Dumbaugh of Texas A&M.

Free and open to the public. Interested parties can RSVP online.

In this lecture, Eric Dumbaugh will discuss why many of the transportation solutions sought by New Urbanists can also be used to advance the mobility and safety goals sought by traffic engineers.

Start Time: 19:00 pm
Date: 2010-03-31

Title: Rice Environmental Club annual conference: Epicuriosities – Save Your Planet and Eat It, Too
Location: Wiess College commons, Rice University
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Description: This year, the Rice Environmental Club’s annual conference will focus on food and its impact on health and the environment. Lately, food has been a very hot topic, heightened by numerous publications such as Fast Food Nation, In Defense of Food and shocking documentaries including Supersize Me and Food, Inc. Whether or not you identify with environmentalists, food is a topic that concerns everyone at least three times a day.

We are working hard to organize a conference that will be of interest not only to environmentalists but rather will be enlightening and engaging for everyone. There will be a farmer’s market and booths from great organizations after the conference. And yes, there will be plenty of FREE FOOD, so get excited!
Start Time: 10:00 am
Date: 2010-04-17
End Time: 15:00 pm

Title: Save the Date! “Ann Hamilton Live!” – Roast & Toast
Location: United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive
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Description: From the studios of HOU-TV in downtown Houston, it’s “Ann Hamilton Live!” We’re bringing Ann Hamilton, former grant officer at the Houston Endowment, out of retirement for a Roast & Toast.

Please join us for this fun-filled event benefitting Blueprint Houston and Houston Tomorrow.

Honorary Chair: Terry Hershey
Roast Master Co-Chairs: Bob Eury, Stephen Klineberg & Ed Wulfe

For underwriting opportunities, please contact Jay Blazek Crossley at jay.crossley@houstontomorrow.org or (713) 523-5757.

Start Time: 18:00 pm
Date: 2010-05-25
End Time: 20:00 pm

Title: Save the Date! 2010 Texas Envirothon
Location: Greater Houston Area
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Description: 2010 Texas Envirothon: April 17,18 and 19. The location will be in the Greater Houston Area with more details to follow on location as the dates get closer. The 2010 Current Issue title is: Protection of Ground Water through Urban, Agricultural, and Environmental Planning.
Start Date: 2010-04-17
Start Time: 08:00 am
End Date: 2010-04-19
End Time: 12:00 pm

Title: Save the Date! Environmental Educators’ Exchange quarterly meeting
Location: TBD
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Description: Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of Feb., May, Aug., and Nov. at 5:30 pm. Locations vary. Check website for more information.
Start Time: 17:30 pm
Date: 2010-11-03

Title: Save the Date! Environmental Educators’ Exchange quarterly meeting
Location: TBD
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Description: The quarterly networking meeting is held on the first Wednesday of Feb., May, Aug., and Nov. at 5:30 pm. Call for location information.
Start Time: 17:30 pm
Date: 2010-08-04

Title: Save the Date! Environmental Educators’ Exchange quarterly meeting
Location: TBD
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Description: Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of Feb., May, Aug., and Nov. at 5:30 pm. Locations vary. Check website for more information.
Start Time: 17:30 pm
Date: 2010-05-05

Title: Save the Date: Bike Houston’s 38th Moonlight Ramble
Location: Start/End at George R. Brown Convention Center
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Description: Come join us for this ride, 10 mile route and 20 mile route at 2 AM. Prizes for best costume and best lite bike. Helmets required.

Date: 2010-10-24

Title: City of Baytown Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off
Location: Edie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center at 1724 Market Street in Baytown
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Description: The 2010 Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-off will be held Saturday, April 10.

The Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off is the single largest one day cleanup event in the state and serves as Texas’ signature event for the Great American Cleanup, the nation’s largest community improvement program, held annually from March 1 through May 31.

In 2009, more than 25,200 bags of trash were collected, totaling more than 158 tons of waste.

The Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off is part of the partnership between Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation. Participants can receive trash bags, volunteer giveaways, promotional items, and more.

http://www.ktb.org/get-involved/calendar.aspx?pageid=447
Date: 2010-04-10

Title: Ecological Pest Control
Location: Indus Valley Sustainble Living Institute 2463 Bill Smith Rd, Conroe, TX – 77384
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Description: Ecological Pest Control for the Gardens – For the sake of our health and environment we need to rethink modern methods of pest control. This class will teach you how to control garden pests with the least possible environmental impact. This Integrated pest managent approach is effective yet environmentally friendly. An understanding of ecological interactions among plants, pests and their natural enemy will help you eliminate the harmful chemicals and pesticides from your arsenal. Learn how to manage pest problems in your landscape and garden by enhancing and restoring landscape ecology. Learn about the beneficial insects, natural products and companion plants that can help repel the unwanted visitors or eliminate them.Learn how to provide habitat to attract and sustain beneficial organisms that destroy the pests. Specific plants, insects, habitat requirements and management techniques will be covered. Feel free to bring pictures or a baggy filled with your latest insect problems (Leaves and insects).

Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2010-03-28
End Time: 18:30

Title: HCC Twilight Hike Along Barton Creek
Location: Meet at the Zilker Park Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead, just west of the entrance to Barton Springs Pool, Hill Country Conservancy
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Description: Take a leisurely hike along the first mile of the Barton Creek Greenbelt (two miles round trip). Learn about important proposals concerning this area including the Walk for a Day regional trail and the Zilker Loop Trail systems.

The destination is the scenic Campbell’s Hole, a quaint historic pebble beach and swimming hole. Wear appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Children and pets are welcome (pets on leash only).

For more information, please contact Butch Smith, 512.328.2481, x4.

to register click here: http://hcc-earthweek-bcg-hike.eventbrite.com/
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2010-04-19
End Time: 19:30

Title: Save the Date: ABNC Bayou Boil
Location: Landolt Pavilion, Clear Lake Park
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Description: Every year in May the Nature Center holds its annual fundraising event. This fun-filled event includes a crayfish boil, music, silent and live auctions. Demonstrations of turn-of-the-century crafts are also a highlight of Bayou Boil.
Date: 2010-05-15

Title: H-GAC Transportation Quality Council
Location: room A, second floor at H-GAC’s office, 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, 77027
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Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2010-03-26