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Title: Seminar: Black Bears and the Big Thicket
Location: Logon Café, 3805 Calder Avenue Beaumont, TX 77706
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Description: Are there really black bears in the Big Thicket? Come find out at this free program, where park ranger Mary Kay Manning will discuss black bear sightings and ecology in east Texas. Hosted by Big Thicket Association and Big Thicket National Preserve
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-02-24
End Time: 19:00

Title: KPC Unplugged Adventures: Ranch Round-Up
Location: Warren Ranch Headquarters
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Description: Do you have what it takes to be a cowboy? Find out at KPC’s newest Unplugged Adventure on the Warren Ranch, one of the largest working cattle ranches in Harris Country! Watch real live cowboys round up cattle with horses and dogs and test your own cowboy skills with a lassoing contest and more. We’ll have cowboy nibbles on hand but please feel free to bring your own picnic lunch.

When: Saturday, March 24, 10 AM – 1 PM

Where: Warren Ranch Headquarters

Registration limited and required. Please email Jaime Gonzalez at jgonzalez@katyprairie.org to register.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2012-03-24
End Time: 13:00

Title: ECOnnections: Stories & Statistics and Pennies & Pioneers
Location: Indiangrass Preserve
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Description: Join KPC for a double-hitter on March 17 with two of our special ECOnnections classes. This exclusive series of activity-based interpretive classes is for new and experienced KPC volunteers. Each class focuses on making connections among the biological, historical, economic, and cultural dimensions of the Katy Prairie to help illustrate the importance of conserving this valuable resource for future generations. All classes are limited to 20 participants. Classes are free for volunteers and just $5 per class for the general public.

Stories & Statistics is an introduction to nature interpretation so you can learn how to tell the story of the Katy Prairie to everyone! (10 AM – 12 PM)

Pennies & Pioneers will explore the history of the Katy Prairie, including ancient mammals that roamed the prairie and the Native Americans tribes that early pioneers encountered. The class will also cover the conservation methods and tools that KPC uses to protect the Katy Prairie forever. (12 PM – 2 PM)

When: Saturday, March 17 from 10 AM – 2 PM
Where: Indiangrass Preserve
Registration required and limited. Volunteers may register for either or both of the classes. Please register with Jaime Gonzalez at jgonzalez@katyprairie.org.

P. S. Can’t make it to Stories & Statistics but still want to learn about interpreting the Katy Prairie? Check out KPC’s ECOnnections page, where you can watch a recorded class for free! KPC is working hard this year to develop a fully web-based volunteer educational tools for those who can’t make it all the way out to the prairie.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2012-03-17
End Time: 14:00

Title: Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association 2012 Conference
Location: Mesquite Convention Center at Rodeo Center
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Description: Once again farmers, ranchers, gardeners (and consumers too) from across Texas will gather for another terrific educational and networking opportunity! You’ll be there, right? It wouldn’t be the same without you.

The conference team is headed up by Susie Marshall, Region 4 TOFGA Director. The team is putting together an exciting and engaging program for us all.
Start Date: 2012-02-17
End Date: 2012-02-19

Title: Birds and Bottomland Blitz
Location: Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
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Description: Birds and Bottomland Blitz at GCBO on Saturday, February 11th from 9-11 am. The monthly program is a joint effort by the Cradle of Texas Master Naturalists and GCBO to raise awareness of the importance of the Columbia Bottomlands to birds. This month’s focus will be Lichens and Mushrooms of the Bottomlands. Come learn about the Columbia Bottomlands from the experts. The leader is a long-time GCBO volunteer and the go-to guy for all plant identification questions. You are sure to enjoy learning everything about bottomlands lichens and mushrooms from him!
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2012-02-11
End Time: 11:00

Title: Birds of the Bering Sea With Stephan Lorenz
Location: Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd
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Description: Wednesday, May 9
Birds of the Bering Sea
With Stephan Lorenz, Biology Instructor
Date: 2012-05-09

Title: The Art of Identification With David Allen Sibley
Location: Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd
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Description: Wednesday, April 11
The Art of Identification
With David Allen Sibley, Author and Illustrator
Date: 2012-04-11

Title: A Short History of Bird Conservation With Mary Anne Weber
Location: Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd
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Description: Wednesday, March 14
A Short History of Bird Conservation
With Mary Anne Weber, Houston Audubon Education Director

Date: 2012-03-14

Title: Lecture: Fieldwork in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea with Jeff Brown
Location: Corpus Christi Museum of Natural Science
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Description: Wednesday, Feb. 8
Fieldwork in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea
with Jeff Brown, Curator – Corpus Christi Museum of Natural Science
Date: 2012-02-08

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Sealy
Location: Hill Community Center, 1000 Main Street
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Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-03-08
End Time: 20:00

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Waller
Location: Waller ISD Administration, 2214 Waller Street
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Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-02-28
End Time: 20:00

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – Houston
Location: Ripley House Neighborhood Center, 4410 Navigation
Description: The Houston Galveston region is expected to see 4 million new residents in the next 30 years. Where will those residents live? How will this change affect quality of lfe? How will they get around? The Houston Galveston Regional Plan for sustainable development is an important chance to look forward and find ways to keep our communities prosperous, healthy and attractive for generations to come.

The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2012-02-25
End Time: 12:00

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – New Caney
Location: East Montgomery County Improvment District Complex, 21575 U.S. Highway 59
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Description: The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March of 2012 meetings will take place in different parts of the region. We encourage you to find a meeting near you. Your input through March of 2012 will help set goals and priorities for the plan.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-02-23
End Time: 20:00

Please plan to join us in a participative, collaborative process, through a series of working sessions, in a group effort to envision the year ahead. Purpose:

• To picture where our environmental community hopes to see itself by the end of 2012
• To identify attainable goals for several environmental areas
• To produce a visionary document that summarizes these group goals, capturing the essence of this collaboration
• To share this vision with our local governments and the community at large
• To facilitate efforts among environmental agencies to realize joint short-term goals
• To introduce a wider spectrum of our citizens into the environmental conversation

Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
5:30 pm: Dinner by Georgia’s Farm to Market included in your $25 registration fee.

United Way Community Resource Center

• Announcement
• Agenda
• Registration ($25)

For more info, contact Katie Molina at Katie@cechouston.org or 713-524-4232.

Event sponsored by Reliant Energy & Green Bank

Title: Urban Harvest: Backyard Orchard – Apples, Pears & Pomegranates
Location: University of Houston, Oberholtzer Hall
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Description: This class will dispel the myth that fruit trees require too much work for the average home gardener. Learn basic organic fertilization requirements and techniques along with how to plant, prune and mulch your trees.
$23 member ($35 nonmember)

Start Time: 09:30
Date: 2012-02-11
End Time: 12:00

Title: Urban Harvest–Hands on Pruning: Grapes, Muscadines, Jujubes, Persimmons & Mulberries
Location: Southwest Houston residence orchard
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Description: Winter is the season for this garden maintenance activity so critical to healthy trees and successful fruit tree production. All pruning is done under the supervision of a skilled orchardist.
$23 member ($35 nonmember)

Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2012-02-03
End Time: 18:00

Title: Parenting and Family Well-Being Forum
Location: Houston Community College West Loop Campus, 5601 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77081
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Description: Parenting and Family Well-Being Forum

On April 3rd, we invite you to attend the Parenting and Family Well-Being Forum. The Forum will address parent education and child abuse prevention across sectors and empower attendees to be an agent of change for the betterment of children and families in the greater Houston area. Keynote speakers include: Mr. James Hmurovich, President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America and Dr. Robert Block, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Registration is only $15 and available now! Limited scholarships are available.

For more information, please contact Nancy Correa at ncorrea@childrenatrisk.org or 713-869-7740. The Parenting and Family Well-Being Forum is sponsored by CHILDREN AT RISK, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Ed Rachal Foundation, and Houston Endowment.

Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2012-04-03
End Time: 17:00