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Title: 2012 Annual STS-AIChE Houston Ship Channel Trip
Location: Gate 8 of the Port of Houston, 7300 Clinton Drive
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Description: 2012 ANNUAL STS-AIChE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL TRIP
6:00 PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 2

Advanced registration by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 29, is required for the 2012 STS-AIChE Houston Ship Cannel Trip. The trip includes barbecue and beverages, compliments of the Port of Houston Authority.

For more information and to sign up for the trip, please visit the STS-AIChE website: http://sts.aiche.org/content/2012-annual-sts-aiche-houston-ship-channel-tour. The Port of Houston Authority requires us to provide a passenger list in advance which we will get from the advanced registrations, and please remember that a photo ID is required for everybody taking the trip.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-06-02

Title: ARTSPLORATION: Explore, Discover, Create
Location: Discovery Green
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Description: Artsploration will allow educators and families to spend a fun day in the sun with some of our best performers. Plus, get a head start on your arts in education planning for the 2012-2013 school year!

The first 200 educators that register will receive FREE Continuing Professional Educators (CPE) credit hours and LUNCH.

To register, please email yahou@yahouston.org or call 713.520.9267.

Thank you to our proud partner Discovery Green for supporting arts education!

ARTSPLORATION: Explore, Discover, Create

Who: Principals, educators, administrators, PTA/PTO members, families, arts enthusiasts, patrons

What: A fun-filled day of interactive live performances in dance, theater, music, and puppetry, and visual arts activities uniquely designed for PK-12 schools and community venues. YAH staff and artists will also be on hand to answer questions, discuss program planning, customization, and funding options.

When: Saturday, May 19th from 10 AM to 2 PM

Where: Discovery Green (1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010)

Pricing: FREE

Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2012-05-19
End Time: 14:00

Title: KPC ECOnnections: Potholes to Pimple Mounds
Location: Indiangrass Preserve
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Description: The Katy Prairie is a mosaic of habitats including coastal prairie remnants, wetlands, riparian (river) forests, ranches, and farms. This rich mixture of habitats creates one of the most productive ecosystems in southeast Texas. Come and explore the landscape of the Katy Prairie and the numerous forces that have shaped it over time.

Location: Indiangrass Preserve
Audience: Current and future KPC Volunteers , local educators, Texas Master Naturalists
Cost: Free. Lunch provided.
Register: Please email Jaime González to register.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2012-05-26
End Time: 14:00

Title: KPC Unplugged Adventures: Picture this!
Location: Indiangrass Preserve
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Description: The Katy Prairie is a wonderland of stunning skies, landscapes

and magnificent wildlife. For this event talented, experienced photographers will be on hand to help you compose that artistic shot you have been longing to take. There is no fee to participate but registration is required.

When: Saturday, May 12, 8;30 AM – 11:30 AM

Where: Indiangrass Preserve

Registration limited and required. Please email Jaime Gonzålez to register.
Start Time: 08:30
Date: 2012-05-12
End Time: 11:30

Title: TAEP Meeting
Location: Location: Brady’s Landing Restaurant, 8505 Cypress Street, Houston, Texas
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Description: Upcoming Meetings

May 17 Luncheon Meeting
Thursday, May 17

11:20-11:45 Registration and Networking

11:45-12:15 Lunch and Announcements

12:15-1:00 Presentation

Topic:

To Remediate or Not to Remediate?

Sustainable Remediation at Contaminated Sites

Speaker:

Dr. Atul Salhotra, Principal

The RAM Group of Gannett Fleming

Location:
Brady’s Landing Restaurant

8505 Cypress Street

Houston, Texas

713.928.9921

Members – $25
Non-Members – $35
Fulltime Students – $10

Late registration (effective at noon on Wednesday) or walk-in surcharge – $5

Make a Reservation
Start Time: 11:20
Date: 2012-05-17
End Time: 13:00

Title: Urban Harvest Class: Seasonal Cooking
Location: Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
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Description: Seasonal Cooking, at Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market
Join us for this seasonal cooking class which will feature fresh vegetables, fruits and/or meats available at the farmers market. The focus is on how one can cook with the seasons. Participants will have an opportunity to prepare food during the class. We are asking students to arrive at least 5 minutes before the class. Please check in at the greeter’s booth.
Chef German is the executive chef and owner of the new Roots Bistro. Chef German formerly was the executive chef at Ruggles Green restaurant.

Instructor: Chef German Mosquera

Date: Sat, Jun 9, 2012

Time:10:00 – 11:00 am

Location: Eastside Farmers Market (in parking lot behind the building that faces Richmond Ave.)

Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2012-06-09
End Time: 11:00

Title: Urban Harvest Class: PCS: Permaculture Design Certification Tutorial
Location: Southwest Houston residence
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Description: This tutorial is for students who have completed all of the permaculture modules. Students will work on their own with guidance from one or more permaculture graduates to prepare a design of a permaculture project on a topic of the students’ choosing. Students meet to discuss their project. The date and location of the tutorial to be determined. (DATE BELOW IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED DATE)

Instructor: Ray Sher, Bob Randall

Date: Sun, Jun 17, 2012

Time:7:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: Permaculture Guild residence TBA

Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2012-06-17
End Time: 21:00

Title: Urban Harvest Class: Starting a Community/School Garden 2: Implement & Grow
Location: Urban Harvest Classroom
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Description: Class 2: Implement & Grow – We will review and modify the garden design, set a schedule for ordering materials and set a build date. We will discuss site-specific design implementation, and share important tips for building and maintaining a garden over time. We will also review suitable fruit trees and habitat plants to grow in Houston gardens.
Instructor

Gary Edmondson is Director of Education for Urban Harvest. He has been assisting in the building of school and community gardens since 2001. He has a large vegetable, fruit and habitat garden at his home.

If you would like this class series to be taught at your site, call Gary Edmondson 713.880.5540. A minimum of ten people are needed and must be scheduled a month in advance. Check the website for additional classes and sites for this series.

There are no refunds on classes.

Instructor: Gary Edmondson

Date: Tue, May 22, 2012

Time:2:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: Urban Harvest Classroom, Room 124

Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2012-05-22
End Time: 17:00

Title: Urban Harvest Class: Starting a Community/School Garden 2: Implement & Grow
Location: Urban Harvest Classroom
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Description: Class 2: Implement & Grow – We will review and modify the garden design, set a schedule for ordering materials and set a build date. We will discuss site-specific design implementation, and share important tips for building and maintaining a garden over time. We will also review suitable fruit trees and habitat plants to grow in Houston gardens.
Instructor

Gary Edmondson is Director of Education for Urban Harvest. He has been assisting in the building of school and community gardens since 2001. He has a large vegetable, fruit and habitat garden at his home.

If you would like this class series to be taught at your site, call Gary Edmondson 713.880.5540. A minimum of ten people are needed and must be scheduled a month in advance. Check the website for additional classes and sites for this series.

There are no refunds on classes.

Instructor: Gary Edmondson

Date: Wed, Aug 29, 2012

Time:4:00 – 7:00 pm

Location: Urban Harvest Classroom, Room 124

Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2012-08-29
End Time: 19:00

Title: Urban Harvest Class: Starting a Community/School Garden 1: Plan & Design
Location: Urban Harvest Classroom
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Description: Class 1: Plan & Design – This class will explore goals, discuss organizing volunteers and funding, and help you set priorities for your garden. The class will also cover the fundamentals of building a garden, including optimizing bed locations and dimensions, possilble raised bed materials, the best soil choices, and more. We will also review the best vegetables to grow in the Houston area.
Instructors

Becky Blanton has built and maintains a school garden for the past five years. She is the Community gardens Coordinator at Urban Harvest. She grows a wide variety of native and non-native food crops and plants in her own garden.
Gary Edmondson is Director of Education for Urban Harvest. He has been assisting in the building of school and community gardens since 2001. He has a large vegetable, fruit and habitat garden at his home.

If you would like this class series to be taught at your site, call Gary Edmondson 713.880.5540. A minimum of ten people are needed and must be scheduled a month in advance. Check the website for additional classes and sites for this series.

There are no refunds on classes.

Instructor: Becky Blanton & Gary Edmondson

Date: Wed, Aug 15, 2012

Time:4:00 – 7:00 pm

Location: Urban Harvest Classroom, Room 124

Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2012-08-15
End Time: 19:00

Title: Urban Harvest Class: Starting a Community/School Garden 2: Implement & Grow
Location: Urban Harvest Classroom
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Description: Class 2: Implement & Grow – We will review and modify the garden design, set a schedule for ordering materials and set a build date. We will discuss site-specific design implementation, and share important tips for building and maintaining a garden over time. We will also review suitable fruit trees and habitat plants to grow in Houston gardens.
Instructor

Gary Edmondson is Director of Education for Urban Harvest. He has been assisting in the building of school and community gardens since 2001. He has a large vegetable, fruit and habitat garden at his home.

If you would like this class series to be taught at your site, call Gary Edmondson 713.880.5540. A minimum of ten people are needed and must be scheduled a month in advance. Check the website for additional classes and sites for this series.

There are no refunds on classes.

Instructor: Gary Edmondson

Date: Wed, Jun 27, 2012

Time:6:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: Urban Harvest Classroom, Room 124

Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-06-27
End Time: 21:00

Title: Urban Harvest Class: Starting a Community/School Garden 1: Plan & Design
Location: Urban Harvest Classroom
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Description: Class 1: Plan & Design – This class will explore goals, discuss organizing volunteers and funding, and help you set priorities for your garden. The class will also cover the fundamentals of building a garden, including optimizing bed locations and dimensions, possilble raised bed materials, the best soil choices, and more. We will also review the best vegetables to grow in the Houston area.
Instructors

Becky Blanton has built and maintains a school garden for the past five years. She is the Community gardens Coordinator at Urban Harvest. She grows a wide variety of native and non-native food crops and plants in her own garden.
Gary Edmondson is Director of Education for Urban Harvest. He has been assisting in the building of school and community gardens since 2001. He has a large vegetable, fruit and habitat garden at his home.

If you would like this class series to be taught at your site, call Gary Edmondson 713.880.5540. A minimum of ten people are needed and must be scheduled a month in advance. Check the website for additional classes and sites for this series.

There are no refunds on classes.

Instructor: Becky Blanton & Gary Edmondson

Date: Wed, Jun 20, 2012

Time:6:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: Urban Harvest Classroom, Room 124

Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2012-06-20
End Time: 21:00

Title: Urban Harvest Class: Planning the Fall Vegetable Garden
Location: University of Houston
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Description: After the dog days of summer comes the perfect time to toss together iron rich salad greens, sauté veggie shish kabobs or simmer hardy vegetable soups that your whole family will enjoy. One advantage of living in Houston is how easy it is to grow vegetables in the fall and winter seasons. Think you have no space for a garden? Not to worry, as many of these vegetables can be grown in containers on a sunny patio. You will learn when and where to plant, soil preparation, seed germination and transplanting a long list of vegetables, including lettuce, endive, radicchio, cress, kale, chard, cabbage, collards, bok choy, mustard, mizuna, arugula, kohlrabi, carrot, beet, rutabaga, potato, turnip, parsnip, radish, celeriac, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, snow pea, onion, multiplying onion, leek, garlic, garlic chives, cilantro/coriander, sorrel, fennel, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, pea shoots and mint.
Instructors
Diana Liga is a Horticulture graduate of Texas A&M. She teaches many classes at Urban Harvest and she is an avid gardener.

Bob Randall, Ph.D was one of eight Urban Harvest Co-founders in 1994 and served as Executive Director until is retirement in 2008. He is the author of Year Round Vegetables, Fruits, and Flowers for Metro-Houston.

There are no refunds on classes.

Instructor: Diana Liga and Bob Randall

Date: Thu, Sep 6, 2012

Time:6:30 – 9:00 pm

Location: University of Houston, Building TBA

Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2012-09-06
End Time: 21:00

Title: Urban Harvest Class: Constructing the Home Fruit & Vege Garden
Location: Westbury Community Garden
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Description: A bountiful garden can feed you with nutritious fresh vegetables, offer beauty and insight into nature and increase the value of your home property. A fruit and vegetable garden is an investment in your health and in the aesthetic beauty of your outdoor space. This class is outdoors in the Westbury Community Garden and each step of the planning process will be demonstrated or explained, such as choosing your site, selecting the proper soil, relevant irrigation options, utilizing the best tools and materials you will need for success. You also will have an opportunity to visit a home garden.
Dress for getting dirty, wear closed toe shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring water. If rain is predicted, bring a raincoat or parka. We have a large sheltered area for teaching. Bench seating available, limited number of chairs. Bring your own chair for more comfort. Class will be called off only if you receive a phone call. If you experience problems finding the location, call Gary on his cell 832-656-2819 for directions and assistance.
Instructor
Gary Edmondson is Director of Education at Urban Harvest. He has been assisting in the building of school and community gardens since 2001. He has a large vegetable, fruit and habitat garden at his home.

There are no refunds on classes.

Instructor: Gary Edmondson

Date: Sat, Aug 18, 2012

Time:8:00 – 10:30 am

Location: Westbury Community Garden NOTE: located Dunlap at Fonmeadow; GPS coordinates: 29.638669, -95.495395

Start Time: 08:00
Date: 2012-08-18
End Time: 10:30

Title: Urban Harvest Class: Growing Transplants for the Vegetable Garden
Location: Westbury Community Garden
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Description: Dropping your seeds into the ground and hoping for the best is not always the best strategy for kick-starting your vegetable garden. Learn how to start your seeds in containers and then transplant them out into your garden when they are ready to thrive outdoors. Commercially available transplants generally are not grown organically and can be expensive. Sprouting your seeds indoors can help you garden organically and do it economically. We teach you everything you will need to know about this money and time saving technique, plus how to build an affordable greenhouse.

Dress for getting dirty, wear closed toe shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring water. If rain is predicted, bring a raincoat or parka. We have a large sheltered area for teaching. Bench seating available, limited number of chairs. Bring your own chair for more comfort. Class will be called off only if you receive a phone call. If you experience problems finding the location, call Gary on his cell 832-656-2819 for directions and assistance.

Instructor
Jean Fefer, Ph.D is a Harris County Master Gardener, an Urban Harvest Organic Vegetable Specialist and a Master Gardener Plant Propagation Specialist.

There are no refunds on classes.

Instructor: Jean Fefer

Date: Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Time:6:30 – 9:00 pm

Location: Westbury Community Garden NOTE: located Dunlap at Fonmeadow; GPS coordinates: 29.638669, -95.495395

Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2012-08-16
End Time: 21:00

Title: Urban Harvest Class: Planning the Fall Vegetable Garden
Location: University of Houston
Link out: Click here
Description: After the dog days of summer comes the perfect time to toss together iron rich salad greens, sauté veggie shish kabobs or simmer hardy vegetable soups that your whole family will enjoy. One advantage of living in Houston is how easy it is to grow vegetables in the fall and winter seasons. Think you have no space for a garden? Not to worry, as many of these vegetables can be grown in containers on a sunny patio. You will learn when and where to plant, soil preparation, seed germination and transplanting a long list of vegetables, including lettuce, endive, radicchio, cress, kale, chard, cabbage, collards, bok choy, mustard, mizuna, arugula, kohlrabi, carrot, beet, rutabaga, potato, turnip, parsnip, radish, celeriac, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, snow pea, onion, multiplying onion, leek, garlic, garlic chives, cilantro/coriander, sorrel, fennel, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, pea shoots and mint.
Instructors
Diana Liga is a Horticulture graduate of Texas A&M. She teaches many classes at Urban Harvest and she is an avid gardener.

Bob Randall, Ph.D was one of eight Urban Harvest Co-founders in 1994 and served as Executive Director until is retirement in 2008. He is the author of Year Round Vegetables, Fruits, and Flowers for Metro-Houston.

There are no refunds on classes.

Instructor: Diana Liga and Bob Randall

Date: Sat, Jul 28, 2012

Time:9:30 am – noon

Location: University of Houston, Building TBA

Start Time: 09:30
Date: 2012-07-28
End Time: 12:00

Title: Urban Harvest Class: Constructing the Home Fruit & Vege Garden
Location: Westbury Community Garden
Link out: Click here
Description: A bountiful garden can feed you with nutritious fresh vegetables, offer beauty and insight into nature and increase the value of your home property. A fruit and vegetable garden is an investment in your health and in the aesthetic beauty of your outdoor space. This class is outdoors in the Westbury Community Garden and each step of the planning process will be demonstrated or explained, such as choosing your site, selecting the proper soil, relevant irrigation options, utilizing the best tools and materials you will need for success. You also will have an opportunity to visit a home garden.
Dress for getting dirty, wear closed toe shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring water. If rain is predicted, bring a raincoat or parka. We have a large sheltered area for teaching. Bench seating available, limited number of chairs. Bring your own chair for more comfort. Class will be called off only if you receive a phone call. If you experience problems finding the location, call Gary on his cell 832-656-2819 for directions and assistance.
Instructor
Gary Edmondson is Director of Education at Urban Harvest. He has been assisting in the building of school and community gardens since 2001. He has a large vegetable, fruit and habitat garden at his home.

There are no refunds on classes.

Instructor: Gary Edmondson

Date: Sat, Jun 9, 2012

Time:8:00 – 10:30 am

Location: Westbury Community Garden NOTE: located Dunlap at Fonmeadow; GPS coordinates: 29.638669, -95.495395

Start Time: 08:00
Date: 2012-06-09
End Time: 10:30