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Nature Heritage Society
P.O. Box 330594
Houston, Texas 77233-0594
713-520-8016/Fax: 713-520-5811
natureheritagesociety@hotmail.com
Glenn S. Miller, Executive Director
Jamar Lang, Program Instructor
Sandra Jenkins, Program Instructor
Purpose Statement: To increase natural heritage opportunities in urban and rural communities and to provide professional services related to natural science education in public schools.
Projects: Management of programs conducted for Houston ISD, Houston Parks Department, Texas Parks & Wildlife, Texas Forest Service, and other local and national affiliations, including environmental education curriculum development, water conservation projects, and urban forestry projects.
Programs: Nature Inreach to Neighborhoods, Environmental Scholars Partnerships; Nature Teachers; Urban Doves (for women); We Are Nature (for Youth and Adults).
Major Events: Urban Dove Awards Presentation – February; Nature Heritage Day, April.
Children’s Activities: Afterschool Environmental Education Programs (for grades K-12); We Are Nature Programs (for children and families).
Volunteer Activities: Project Learning Forest
Guides – guides for tours of nature centers and parks. Also Nature
Service Corps - service learning for youth and adults. Please call for
details on this and other volunteer opportunities.