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ENJOY, LEARN ABOUT, AND CARE FOR GOD’S GOOD CREATION
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSTON
FILIPINO STREET FEST Oct. 14, 12 - 6 p.m., enjoy Filipino Festival in Levy Park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ enjoy, park, Houston
PLASTIC PARADISE: THE GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH SCREENING Oct. 18, 6:30 – 9
p.m., screening of documentary build-up of plastic garbage on the Midway Atoll, one of the most
remote places on earth, Rice Media Center, 6100 Main St.,
https://www.facebook.com/HoustonGreenFilmSeries learn, media, pollution, Houston
PRAIRIE PLANTING Oct. 14, 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers plant prairie plants in Hobart Taylor Park, 8100 Kenton St., http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar care, garden, park, outside
BAYOU STEWARDSHIP: FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION Oct. 19, 7:30 a.m., symposium examines Houstonians relationship with the bayous, United Way, 50 Waugh Dr., , http://www.bayoupreservation.org/News-Events learn, conference, water, Houston
Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center RAPTOR PHOTO SHOOT Oct. 21, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., opportunity to photograph education raptors at the center, light refreshments provided, 3997 River Dr.,
www.houstonaudubon.org enjoy, photo, bird, Houston
LEARN TO RIDE CLASSES Oct. 18/Oct. 19 & Oct. 25/Oct. 26, 4 – 5 p.m. & 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., and Oct. 28, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., one-on-one classes by certified instructors to learn to ride a bike, for all ages, this is a two-part class, Bethany Methodist Church, 3511 Linkwood Dr., https://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!calendar learn, class, cycle, kids, Houston
LIGHT DISTRIBUTION RIDE Oct. 10, 7 p.m., cyclists distribute bike lights to those riding after dark without lights, meet at Bike Houston at 7 p.m., 616 Hawthorne St., https://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!calendar care, enjoy, cycle, Houston
GREAT ANIMAL MIGRATIONS Oct. 17, 1:30 – 3 p.m. & Oct. 11/Oct. 18, 7 – 8:30 p.m. (Tues. &
Weds. thru Nov. 3, except 10/10), class examines how & why animals embark on great migrations,
Rice University, 6100 Main St., https://txmn.org/coastal/events/ learn, class, animals, Houston
Houston Audubon GALA Oct. 19, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., fundraiser for Houston Audubon, Bayou Club, 8550 Memorial Dr., www.houstonaudubon.org care, bird, Houston
NERRS FILM FESTIVAL submission deadline, Oct. 20, NERRS (National Estuarine Research
Reserve System) seeks films for its festival, submission via www.wetransfer.com to
[email protected] enjoy, care, media, outside
JOURNEY OF THE UNIVERSE SCREENING Oct. 15, 2 p.m. & Oct. 19/Oct. 24, 6 p.m., screening of award-winning documentary that recounts the 14 billion year history of the universe in one hour, (10/15) University of St. Thomas, 3800 Montrose Blvd., (10/19 & 10/24): online, via web meeting, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-of-the-universe-tickets-37948295373?aff=es2 learn, enjoy, media, Houston
MERRIMENT ON THE BAYOU Oct. 12, 5 p.m., fundraiser gala for the Bayou Preservation Association in a private home, 603 W. Friar Tuck Ln., http://www.bayoupreservation.org/News-Events/Events/Save-the-Date-2017-Gala care, water, Houston
TEXAS CENTRAL HIGH SPEED RAIL PROJECT UPDATE Oct. 10, 7 – 8:30 p.m., VP of project for
high speed rail between Houston & Dallas to give update on project status, Trini Mendenhall
Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd., https://www.eventbrite.com/e/update-texas-bullet-train-tickets-
38019921609 learn, meeting, pollution, Houston
HEALTH FESTIVAL Oct. 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., healthy bites to save lives in Levy Park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ enjoy, park, Houston
FOX FACTS Oct. 10, 9 & 10:15 a.m. and 12:30 & 2 p.m., interactive youth videoconference to learn
about grey fox, their role in the eco-system, also body structures/functions, diet, habitat & other fun
facts, https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/ learn, class, kids, animals, media, Houston
MOONLIGHT RAMBLE Oct. 14, 8 p.m., fundraiser ride for Bike Houston, music, food & drink at Discovery Green, followed by ride at 9 p.m., prizes, & party afterward, 1500 McKinney, https://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!calendar care, enjoy, cycle, park, Houston
Hermann Park VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Oct. 21, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., learn about volunteer
opportunities in the park, tour of the gardens afterward, 6100 Hermann Park Dr.,
http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/ learn, care, enjoy, meeting, garden, park, Houston
VISIT SEA TURTLE FACILITY Oct. 12, 8 a.m., senior outing, tour Galveston sea turtle facility which
operates a sea turtle recovery program, transportation provided from Kingwood Library, 4400 Bens
View Ln., http://apps.hcp4.net/sapevents/ enjoy, animals, Houston
TRAILS WORK DAY Oct. 21, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., volunteers maintain mountain bike trails, Cypress Creek Trails, 14234 W. Cypress Forest Dr., http://ghorba.org/events/ care, cycle, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science BASIC FRUIT TREE CARE & PLANTING Oct. 14, 9:30 –
11:30 a.m., learn basics of fruit tree selection, planting, care & maintenance, 5555 Hermann Park Dr.,
http://urbanharvest.org/classes-calendar learn, class, garden, tree, Houston
Buffalo Bayou WANDERLUST 108 Oct. 14, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., celebrate health living in the park with 5K, outdoor yoga, guided meditation & more, Water Works, 105 Sabine St., www.buffalobayou.org enjoy, walk, park, Houston
ANCIENT ART OF FERMENTATION Oct. 14, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., learn basics of fermentation, taste
homemade ferments & start sauerkraut, fruit kimchi & garlic carrots, 20 min. demos at 8:30. 9:30.
10:30 a.m., 5555 Hermann Park Dr., http://urbanharvest.org/classes-calendar learn, class, garden,
Houston
Nature Discovery Center PUMPKIN PATCH Oct. 21 & Oct. 22, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., enjoy park while
picking out a pumpkin, wagon ride, vendor stalls, games, & more, 7112 Newcastle St,
http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ enjoy, animals, kids, Houston
DIG INTO FALL GARDENING Oct. 14, 9 a.m. - noon, learn teachers, parents & other learn to use
garden as outdoor classroom, including lessons in gardening & culinary arts, Gregory Lincoln
Education Center, 1101 Taft St., http://urbanharvest.org/classes-calendar learn, class, garden, kids,
Houston
NIGHT HIKES Oct. 11, Oct. 16, Oct. 18, & Oct. 23, 7 p.m., join group hikes along Buffalo Bayou,
meet at Water Works, 105 Sabine St., https://www.meetup.com/joinneo/events/ enjoy, walk, park,
Houston
SEED ZONE FORUM Oct. 18, 10 a.m., ecologist with USDA discusses current & future habitat fitness of intraspecific genetic zones from inferred evolutionary lineages, http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinar-calendar/monthlearn, media, lecture, farmer, animals, Houston
Hermann Park H-TOWN THROW-DOWN Oct. 18, 6 – 8 p.m., fundraiser for the park, complimentary drinks & hors d’oeuvres at The Southmore, 5280 Caroline St., great views of downtown, http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/ care, park, Houston
CONFRONTING CLIMATE CHANGE Oct. 18, 6 p.m., discussion by experts from U.S. & Japan on how these countries are working for a more sustainable future, Asia Society, 1370 Southmore Blvd., http://asiasociety.org/texas/events/upcoming learn, lecture, pollution, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science EARTH SCIENCE CELEBRATION Oct. 14, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., hands-on activities and demonstrations, free toolkit for teachers, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, learn, Houston
CLIMATE CHANGE READING GROUP MEETING Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m. (1st Thurs. thru Jan.), group discusses article, book or podcast related to climate change, Axelrad, 1517 Alabama, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/ learn, meeting, pollution, outside
MYSTICAL TREASURES ALPACAS Oct. 11, 8:30 a.m., senior outing, trip to alpaca ranch,
transportation provided from Copperfield Church, 8350 Hwy 6 N., http://apps.hcp4.net/sapevents/
enjoy, animals, Houston
RESALE SHOP HOP Oct. 13, 9 a.m., senior outing, trip to several Houston resale shops,
transportation provided from St. Luke’s – The Vintage Hospital, 20171 Chasewood Park Dr.,
http://apps.hcp4.net/sapevents/ care, recycle, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center WILD BOUNTY Oct. 14, 6:30 – 8:30 a.m., learn about wild
edibles you can find in your own backyard, enjoy beer/coffee/tea & selection of foods made for TX
native plants, 4501 Woodway Dr, https://houstonarboretum.org/learn/ learn, enjoy, class, garden,
Houston
Houston Zoo ZOO YOGA Oct. 21, 9:15 a.m., learn about animals of the coastal prairie thru animal-inspired yoga poses, learn what you can do to help these animals, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/events-calendar/ enjoy, learn, care, animals, Houston
Memorial Park WILDFLOWER SCATTER Oct. 21, volunteers scatter wildflower seeds in the park,
7575 N. P icnic Ln., http://www.memorialparkconservancy.org/support/friends-of-memorial-park.html
care, garden, park, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center ARBOORETUM Oct. 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., fall festival,
activities for kids on the nature sanctuary grounds, 4501 Woodway Dr,
https://houstonarboretum.org/learn/ enjoy, kids, Houston
REI WOMEN’S FIX A FLAT CLASS Oct. 11, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn tips & tricks to fix a flat & change a
tube, 17717 Tomball Pkwy, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, cycle, Houston
Memorial Park CORPORATE 5K Oct. 23 – Oct. 26, 4 – 8 p.m., run a 5K in the park at a day/time of
your choosing, within the date/time range given, for employees of participating companies, fundraiser
for the park, 6501 ½ Memorial Dr., https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/HoustonCorporateRun5k
care, walk, park, Houston
Houston Zoo CUB SCOUT OVERNIGHT Oct. 14/Oct. 20, 7 p.m. – Oct. 15/Oct. 21, 9 a.m., explore zoo by moonlight, search for nocturnal animals, prowl using all your senses, learn how zoo cares for animals, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/events-calendar/ enjoy, learn, animals, kids, Houston
REI BACKPACKING BASICS Oct. 16, 7 – 8:30 p.m., overview of planning, preparation & gear, learn
to choose a pack & select gear, 17717 Tomball Pkwy, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn,
class, walk, camp, Houston
Willow Waterhole Greenspace CONSERVATION WORK DAY Oct. 14, 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers
work to beautify the park, 5300 Dryad, http://www.willowwaterhole.org/events/ care, park, Houston
Discovery Green PARTY ON THE PLAZA Oct. 18, 6 - 10 p.m., concert in the park, 1500 McKinney,
http://www.discoverygreen.com/ enjoy, park, Houston
REI MOUNTAIN BIKING BASICS Oct. 18, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn about essential gear, safety &
responsibility on trail, 17717 Tomball Pkwy, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, cycle,
Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science PREDATORS 3D Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m., screening of 3D film, followed by search thru museum to find predators, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, learn, media, animals, Houston ECO-CHALLENGE Oct. 11 – Oct. 25, annual online event wherein participants challenge
themselves to one action for two weeks to improve their environmental stewardship,
www.ecochallenge.org care, Houston
Discovery Green KOREAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL Oct. 21, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., celebrate Korean
culture in the park with food, performances & activities for all ages, 1500 McKinney,
http://www.discoverygreen.com/ enjoy, kids, park, Houston
INTERSEEDING, PRECISION PLANTING & MANAGEMENT OF COVER CROPS Oct. 10, 1 p.m., review of interseeding for corn/soybean production, includes cover crop seed options, timing & seeding rates, USDA webinar, http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinar-calendar/month learn, media, lecture, farmer, Houston
Houston Zoo ANIMAL ENCOUNTER: CHEETAH WALK Oct. 11, 8:15 - 9 a.m., join keeper and ambassador cheetah for walk before zoo opens; also learn about cheetahs & what the zoo is doing to protect them in the wild, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/events-calendar/ enjoy, learn, animals, walk, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science EDUCATOR MAKER LAB: EXPLORING CIRCUITS Oct. 14, 8 a.m. - noon, create wearable circuits, squishy circuits & copper tape circuits as well as experiment with conductive paint, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, learn, class, kids, Houston
Sheldon Lake State Park HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK Oct. 21, 5 - 9 p.m., experience park after
dark, games, crafts, spooky trial & more, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-
parks/sheldon-lake/park_events enjoy, kids, walk, park, Houston
Buffalo Bayou BAYOU CITY ARTS FESTIVAL Oct. 14 & Oct. 15, arts festival in downtown benefits Buffalo Bayou, among other area nonprofits, www.buffalobayou.org care, park, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science OKTOBERPEST Oct. 21, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., celebrate the fascinating world of bugs with a plethora of family-friendly buggy activities, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, learn, animals, kids, Houston RECYCLE-BOWL Oct. 13 registration deadline, begins Oct. 16, national competition for K- 12 schools to motivate student adoption of sustainable behaviors, https://www.kab.org/recycle-bowl/why-recycle-bowl care, recycle, kids, Houston USING EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE IN YOUR SCHOOLYARD HABITAT thru Dec. 4, online training for educators to wish to integrate citizen science & field investigations into the eco-schools program, http://www.nwf.org/Eco-Schools-USA/GLOBE/On-Line-Course-Information.aspx learn, care, class, kids, Houston
Buffalo Bayou TACOLANDIA Oct. 21, 4 - 7 p.m., taco festival in the park, Water Works, 105 Sabine St., www.buffalobayou.org enjoy, park, Houston
Houston Zoo EDUCATOR NIGHT OUT: SPOTLIGHTING SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL Oct. 17 & Oct. 19, 6 - 9 p.m., teachers of all grade levels learn about benefits of sustainable palm oil (found in foodstuffs & personal care products) & how this oil can save animals in the wild, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/events-calendar/ learn, class, animals, farmer, kids, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science SENIOR SOCIAL Oct. 25, 9 a.m., light breakfast followed by tour of one of the museum exhibits/halls, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, learn, Houston DESIGNING BOUNTIFUL GARDENS THRU PERMACULTURE Oct. 15 & Oct. 22, 1 – 5:30 p.m.
(Sun. thru Nov. 19), series focusing on design of family garden as an element or home or farm
property using permaculture principles, University of Houston, central campus, McElhinney Hall,
Wheeler Ave./Cullen, http://urbanharvest.org/classes-
calendar;jsessionid=F53EC6A456A87387A3923531812FB4F1 learn, class, garden, Houston
Houston Zoo HALLOWEEN ZOOVIE NIGHT Oct. 13 & Oct. 21, 5 – 9 p.m., Spooktacular family movie night at the zoo, come in costume if you wish, music, animal-themed craft, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/events-calendar/ enjoy, kids, Houston
BACKPACKING 101 Oct. 18, 6:45 - 8 p.m., learn how to pack light but have everything you need,
packing demo & weigh-in, online, via Facebook Live, & at Whole Earth Provision, 2501 Post Oak
Blvd., http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com/clubportal/Calendar.cfm?clubID=3 learn, class, media,
Houston
Buffalo Bayou LOVE STREET LIGHT CIRCUS Oct. 19, 7 - 10 p.m., fundraiser for the park, music, food/drink, Sunset Coffee Bldg., 1019 Commerce St., www.buffalobayou.org care, park, Houston
Nature Discovery Center LUNCH WITH THE BIRDS Oct. 11 & Oct. 18, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (Weds.
thru Nov. 1), guided bird walks for all experience levels, 7112 Newcastle,
http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ enjoy, bird, Houston
THE VALUE OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN SCHOOLYARDS Oct. 11, 12 – 1:30 p.m., webinar details benefits of schoolyard demonstration projects, such as water quality, wildlife habitat, & stormwater management, case studies will be highlighted, https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/green-infrastructure-webcast-series#upcomingwebcasts learn, lecture, media, garden, water, kids, Houston
OKTOHBAFEST Oct. 20, 6 – 9 p.m., fundraiser for scholarships offered by the Organic Horticulture Benefits Alliance, Newton Nursery, 5110 Bingle Rd., http://www.ohbaonline.org/events/ care, garden, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science BOY SCOUT CLASSES Oct. 21, classes for boy scouts at the museum; Tiger Cubs: 1 – 3 p.m., Sky is the Limit; Wolf Cubs: 1 – 3 p.m., Digging in the Past; Bear Cubs: 10 a.m. – noon, Super Science; Webelos: 10 a.m. – noon & 1 – 3 p.m., Adventures in Science & Looking Back, Looking Forward; Boy Scouts: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Astronomy, Chemistry, & Personal Management, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, enjoy, kids, Houston URBAN PRAIRIES BY LIGHT RAIL Oct. 14, 9 a.m. - noon, guided tour of several current & future
urban pocket prairies, all travel by light rail,
http://www.katyprairie.org/events/?view=calendar&month=October-2017 enjoy, learn, garden,
Houston
REI PLANNING AN OVERNIGHT BIKE TOUR Oct. 11, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn to select routes, pack
your bike & make your ride comfortable, 7538 Westheimer, see classes & events at www.rei.com
learn, class, cycle, Houston
Nature Discovery Center WALK ON THE WILD SIDE Oct. 14 & Nov. 11, 10 a.m., explore wild side
of nature with family-friendly nature walk, see animals/plants in season, 7112 Newcastle St,
http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ enjoy, animals, kids, walk, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science MAGNIFICENT MALACOLOGY Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m., lecture & tour of hall of malacology (shells) by museum expert, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, enjoy, lecture, animals, Houston Discovery Green COLOR CONDITION thru Nov. 15, outdoor art installation, 1500 McKinney,
http://www.discoverygreen.com/ enjoy, park, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science GIRL SCOUT CLASSES Oct. 21, classes for girl scouts at the museum; Daisies & Brownies: 10 a.m. – noon, Science Trails; Juniors: 1 – 3 p.m., Gardener; Juniors/Cadettes/Seniors: 10 a.m. – noon, Engineering; 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, enjoy, kids, Houston
RUN FOR WELLNESS Oct. 22, 8 a.m., free 5K run, Freedom Park, 18050 Westheimer, https://thehwporg.presencehost.net/news-events/event-calendar.html enjoy, walk, park, Houston
Houston Zoo FEED YOUR WILD LIFE GALA Oct. 12, fundraiser for the zoo, spotlighting the more than 100 lemur species in Madagascar, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/events-calendar/ care, animals, Houston
TEXAS ENERGY SUMMIT Oct. 12, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., conference for building owners/managers, energy & sustainability managers, engineers, federal/state officials, consultants & other stakeholders focused on energy reduction & smarter technology solutions for buildings, Norris Conference Center, 816 Town & Country Blvd., http://usgbctexasgulfcoast.org/Energy_Summit_2017 learn, conference, pollution, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science FACES FROM THE SOUTHERN OCEAN ongoing, exhibit of photography of Antarctica, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, photo, animals, Houston
CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE & NATURE: SCRIPTURE & SCIENCE Oct. 29, 6 p.m., free
webinar addresses relationships & similarities between people & nature as seen in scripture & in
science, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connections-between-people-nature-christian-
scriptures-science-tickets-37228228634?aff=es2 learn, lecture, media, garden, animals, Houston
Sheldon Lake State Park BIRD WALK Oct. 21, 8 - 10 a.m., walk thru various eco-systems to view
birds, bring binos, if you have them, all ages/abilities welcome, 14140 Garrett Rd,
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake/park_events enjoy, kids, bird, walk, park, Houston
BULB & PLANT MART Oct. 12, 4:30 – 7 p.m., Oct. 13, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Oct. 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.,
annual sale by Garden Club of Houston at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, music/food on
Friday evening, 2450 River Oaks Blvd., http://www.gchouston.org/ care, garden, Houston
RUN FOR WELLNESS Nov. 5, 8 – 9:30 a.m., free 5K run along White Oak Bayou, The Heights, https://thehwporg.presencehost.net/news-events/event-calendar.html enjoy, walk, park, Houston
REI BACKPACKING BASICS II – WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR PACK Oct. 23, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn how
to cut weight from your pack & tailor gear to meet your needs, 17717 Tomball Pkwy, see classes &
events at www.rei.com learn, class, walk, camp, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science AMBER SECRETS ongoing, exhibit of amber gems, 5555
Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, learn, Houston
REI URBAN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Nov. 8, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn valuable planning &
survival techniques for use in flood, fire, pandemic, tornadoes or other disasters, 7538 Westheimer,
see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, water, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science CABINET of CURIOSITIES ongoing, exhibit of thousands of
natural and man-made objects, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, Houston
Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston INTERFAITH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
EVENT Nov. 19, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., volunteers plant plants in Willow Waterhole Conservation
Reserve, meet at The Gathering Place, 5310 S. Willow Dr., https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2017-
interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-33943811855?aff=es2 care, park, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science 3D FILMS ongoing, wide variety of films being screened,
see www.hmns.org for current show times/offerings enjoy, learn, media, Houston
CLIMATE, EDUCATION & DEMOCRACY Oct. 24, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., webinar with speaker from
Oberlin College addressing climate, education & democracy,
http://securityandsustainabilityforum.org/ learn, lecture, media, pollution, Houston
FUNDRAISER DINNER Oct. 12, 6 p.m., fundraiser for Coastal Conservation Association, dinner & drinks, Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd., http://www.cca.org care, beach, fish, Houston
Houston Zoo ZOO BOO Oct. 13 - Oct. 15 & Oct. 20 – Oct. 22, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.(Fri.) or 4 p.m. (Sat./Sun.), fun activities for families, wear costume if you wish, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/events-calendar/ enjoy, kids, animals, Houston
ENERGY DAY Oct. 21, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., family festival with interactive exhibits focused on science, technology, engineering & math, learn about energy & careers in energy, Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby, see calendar at www.cechouston.org learn, enjoy, kids, park, Houston
KIDS GROW Oct. 21, 10 a.m., kids plant vegetables, herb & flowers, pick the produce, Mandell Park, Mandell St. & Richmond Ave., http://www.friendsofmandellpark.org/html/events.html care, enjoy, garden, kids, Houston
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSTON
Houston Museum of Natural Science WEEKDAY LABS Oct., Grades 1 – 8; Renewable Energy, learn about many forms of renewable energy; Grades 5 – 10; Dissection lab, Aw Rats…, learn about this rodent from inside out; 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, enjoy, kids, animals, Houston Discovery Green ORBIT SLAM 1st Fri., 6 – 8 p.m., writing and poetry workshop for ages 13 - 19,
1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunity Nov. 3 learn, park, Houston
YOGA AT LEVY PARK Tues./Thurs., 6 p.m. & Sat./Sun., 10 a.m., yoga class in the park, 3801
Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 10/Oct. 12 & Oct. 17/Oct. 19 and
Oct. 14/Oct. 15 & Oct. 21/Oct. 22 enjoy, learn, class, park, Houston
Sheldon Lake State Park JUNIOR RANGER Sat., 10 - 11 a.m., learn about the park & find out what
rangers do, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake/park_events Next
Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 learn, enjoy, park, kids, Houston
MEMORIAL VILLAGES FARMERS’ MARKET Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., farmers’ market, music, kids’ activities, food demonstrations, lectures & more, 1st Congregational Church, 10840 Beinhorn Rd., http://www.mvfarmersmarket.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 care, farmer, kids, Houston
Sheldon Lake State Park MOMMY & ME Mon., 10 - 11 a.m., little ones explore the park thru stories,
activities, & a stroll along a trail, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-
lake/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 16 & Oct. 23 enjoy, walk, park, kids, Houston
Sheldon Lake State Park ASK A RANGER Sat., 1 - 2 p.m., ask the ranger any question about the
park, the ranger will also have items to show you, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-
parks/sheldon-lake/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 learn, enjoy, park, kids,
Houston
Sheldon Lake State Park PRAIRIE PROWL Sun., 9 - 10 a.m., guided exploration of the park, check
out plants/animals, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake/park_events
Next Opportunities Oct. 15 & Oct. 22 enjoy, park, animals, garden, Houston
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY Board Meeting 1st Tues., 6:30 p.m., board meeting open to the public, C Environmental Institute of Houston, UH – Clear Lake, http://npsot.org/wp/houston/ Next Opportunity Nov. 7 learn, meeting, garden, Houston
Sheldon Lake State Park HOMESCHOOL DAYS Weds., 1 – 2 p.m., school-age kids learn
something new each week, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-
lake/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 11 & Oct. 18 enjoy, park, kids, Houston
CENTRAL CITY CO-OP MARKET Weds., open market of organic & local fresh produce, Kindred Church, 2515 Waugh Dr., http://www.centralcityco-op.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 11 & Oct. 18 care, farmer, Houston
Nature Discovery Center YOGA IN THE PARK Sun., 8:30 a.m., free yoga class (donations
accepted) in a beautiful natural setting, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/
Next Opportunities Oct. 15 & Oct. 22 enjoy, learn, park, Houston
Sheldon Lake State Park ART EXTRAVAGANZA Sun., 2 - 3 p.m., create art inspired by the park,
14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake/park_events Next Opportunities
Oct. 15 & Oct. 22 enjoy, park, Houston
Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center BIRD BUDDIES Fri., 10 – 11:30 a.m. (Sep. thru May), kids 3 – 5 discover birds & other animals, includes crafts, games & more, 3997 River Dr., http://houstonaudubon.org/programs/youth/ Next Opportunity Oct. 13 & Oct. 20 learn, enjoy, class, bird, kids, Houston
HOUSTON PARKS ACTIVITIES ongoing, variety of dates/times, many activities offered by the
Houston Parks Dept. for people of all ages in various city parks, from sports to tutoring to hands-on
stewardship projects and more, see the link to the listing here: http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/ enjoy,
park, Houston
SCIENCE AT LEVY PARK 4th Sat., 2 p.m., (Oct., Nov., Dec.), kids learn natural science in the park,
taught by Houston Museum of Natural Science, 3801 Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next
Opportunity Oct. 28 learn, enjoy, class, kids, park, Houston
PERFORMANCE FOR KIDS AT LEVY PARK 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat., 1 p.m., entertainment for kids in the
park, 3801 Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 21 enjoy, kids, park,
Houston
ZUMBA AT LEVY PARK Mon., 6:30 p.m., zumba class in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 16 & Oct. 23 enjoy, learn, class, park,
Houston
BIKE TOURS daily, Bayou City Bike Tours offers guided rides for groups along Heights Blvd. &
Buffalo Bayou, 1824 Spring St., http://www.bayoucitybiketours.com/book-a-tour/ enjoy, cycle,
Houston
Discovery Green ROLLER RINK Daily, 5 - 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on Fri.), Sat., 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. & Sun., 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., skate outdoors to music, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ enjoy, park, Houston
DRUM JAM AT LEVY PARK 2nd Sun., 3 p.m., enjoy drum concert in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunity Nov. 12 learn, enjoy, class, kids, park, Houston
HOUSTON RENEWABLE ENERGY GROUP MEETING 3rd Tues., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., monthly meeting of group promoting renewable energy in Houston, Carnegie Neighborhood Library, 1050 Quitman St., http://houstonrenewableenergy.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 17
PILATES AT LEVY PARK Tues., 7 p.m., pilates class in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 10 & Oct. 17 enjoy, learn, class, park,
Houston
Discovery Green RECYCLING SATURDAYS most Sat., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., recycle paper, plastic and glass at the park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 care, recycle, park, Houston
Discovery Green MY FIRST MUSIC LESSON 2nd Sun., 2 - 3 p.m., kids learn music basics from professional musicians, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunity Nov. 12 enjoy, class, park, Houston
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM WORKSHOP last Fri., 2 – 4 p.m. (thru Nov.), free workshop teaches basics of solar system installation & operation, covers types of solar arrays, costs, labor, permitting, energy savings & reliability, TXRX, 205 Roberts, http://houstonrenewableenergy.org/events/event-calendar/ Next Opportunity Oct. 27 learn, class, pollution, Houston
Discovery Green PARKOUR Thurs., 6:30 - 8 p.m., experienced coaches turn work-out into play, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 12 & Oct. 19 enjoy, class, park, Houston
Houston Zoo ZOO SPROUTS I one Thurs. or Sat./month, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., kids ages 18 – 23 months learn about animals thru activities designed to develop motor skills, meet/touch live animals, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., www.houstonzoo.org Next Opportunity Oct. 30, Topic: Halloween Special learn, enjoy, class, kids, animals, Houston
Discovery Green HATHA YOGA Sat., 9 - 10 a.m., practice yoga for enhanced awareness & a strong, healthy body, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 enjoy, class, park, Houston
VEGAN FOR LIFE Meeting last Sat., 7 p.m., monthly meeting for vegans to plan activities &
activism, Central Market Community Room, 3815 Westheimer, Next Opportunity Oct. 28 learn,
meeting, Houston
BIKE RIDES various days/times, join group rides, various locations, organized by Bike Barn stores,
http://bikebarn.com/articles/upcoming-rides-pg66.htm enjoy, cycle, Houston
VEGAN SOCIETY OF PEACE MONTHLY MEETING 2nd Sat., 6 – 9 p.m., potluck, presentations, food demons, product samples, door prizes & more, HCC, 3100 Main St., http://www.vegansocietyofpeace.org/vegan2ndsaturdays Next Opportunity Oct. 14 learn meeting, animals, Houston
Discovery Green SCREEN ON THE GREEN varies, family-friendly movie in the park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunity Oct. 14, 8 p.m. enjoy, media, kids, park, Houston
Houston Zoo ZOO SPROUTS II one Mon. or Sat./month, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., (during school year), kids ages 2 – 3 learn about animals thru hands-on activities & meet/greet live animals, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., www.houstonzoo.org Next Opportunity Oct. 14, Topic: Enormous elephants learn, enjoy, class, kids, animals, Houston
Discovery Green CORE-FOCUSED YOGA Tues., 6:30 – 7:30 a.m., practice yoga for strength and flexibility, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 10 & Oct. 17 enjoy, class, park, Houston
Discovery Green YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOP Sat., 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., kids learn to express their thoughts & develop language skills, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 learn, class, kids, park, Houston
Discovery Green SUNDAYS IN THE PARK Sun., 2 - 5 p.m., games available for use in the park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 15 & Oct. 22 enjoy, class, park, Houston
HOOP FITNESS AT LEVY PARK Tues., 11:30 a.m., hoop fitness class in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 10 & Oct. 17 enjoy, learn, class, park,
Houston
KEEP 5 ALIVE 2nd Sat., 9 – 11 a.m., volunteers pick up trash & clean flower beds in Fifth Ward Civic
Club, corner of Market & Lockwood, http://www.houstonbeautiful.org/news--events.html Next
Opportunity Oct. 14 care, pollution, garden, Houston
Discovery Green CIRCUS ARTS Tues., 6 – 8 p.m., ground arts & acrobatics, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 10 & Oct. 17 enjoy, class, park, Houston
TOUR DE CYPRESSWOOD Tues., 6 p.m., join group ride for beginners on Cypresswood trails, SH 248=9 & Jones Rd., http://www.meetup.com/HoustonCyclingClub/ Next Opportunities Oct. 10 & Oct. 17 enjoy, cycle, Houston
Houston Zoo ZOO SPROUTS III one Weds. or Sat./month, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Weds, 2 - 3 p.m. on Sat., kids ages 4 – 5 learn how animals interact with their environment & see if they can do the same, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., www.houstonzoo.org Next Opportunities Oct. 18 & Oct. 21, Topic: Mighty Meerkats learn, enjoy, class, kids, animals, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science EARLY OPENING 2nd Sat., 8 a.m., the museum opens one
hour early for members on the second Saturday, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org, Next
Opportunity Oct. 14, Featuring: Morian Hall of Paleontology enjoy, Houston
PIANO CONCERT AT LEVY PARK Weds., noon, enjoy piano concert in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 11 & Oct. 18 enjoy, park, Houston
OLIVEWOOD CEMETERY CLEAN-UP 1st & 3rd Sat., 9 – 11 a.m., volunteers remove brush & do
landscaping at historic cemetery, 1300 Court St.,
http://www.descendantsofolivewood.org/category/events/ Next Opportunity Oct. 21 care, garden,
Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science PLANETARIUM SHOWS ongoing, times vary, wide variety
of shows, Burke Baker Planetarium, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., see www.hmns.org for offerings &
times enjoy, learn, media Houston
STORY TIME IN LEVY PARK Thurs., 10 a.m., kids enjoy a story in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 12 & Oct. 19 enjoy, kids, park, Houston
Bike Houston BOARD MEETING 2nd Tues., 7 – 8 p.m., board meeting open to public, Central Market, 3815 Westheimer, https://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!calendar Next Opportunity TBD learn, meeting, cycle, Houston
Hermann Park CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR most Fri., 10 - 11 a.m., little ones listen to story in McGovern Centennial Garden, 6100 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/ Next Opportunities Oct. 13 & Oct. 20 enjoy, boat, park, Houston
Discovery Green ZUMBA Weds., 6 - 7 p.m., personal trainer shows you how to make your workout a party, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 11 & Oct. 18 enjoy, class, park, Houston
Exploration Green NATIVE TREE NURSERY WORK DAY certain Sat., 8 a.m. – noon, volunteers
re-pot, stake, & prune trees that will be used to transform a former golf course into greenspace,
Exploration Green nursery, 1801 Neptune Ln., Clear Lake,
http://www.explorationgreen.org/#!calendar/c1xzt Next Opportunity Oct. 14 care, tree, park, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science HMNS AFTER DARK monthly, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., museum
open late one day/month, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org Next Opportunity Oct. 24 enjoy,
learn, Houston
PRELUDE MUSIC SERIES AT LEVY PARK monthly, Sun., 4:30 p.m., enjoy music in the park,
3801 Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Nov. 4 enjoy, park, Houston
NATURE & ECLECTIC OUTDOORS MONTHLY MEETING date/time varies, informal meeting to
discuss upcoming events & volunteer opportunities, https://www.meetup.com/joinneo/events/ Next
Opportunity TBD learn, meeting, Houston
CANOEING/KAYAKING/SUP/SURFING daily, rentals, guided tours & lessons available, variety of
locations, Bayou City Adventures, 1520 Silver St., http://bayoucityadventures.org/ enjoy, boat,
Houston
Exploration Green TRAIL BLAZING DAY some Sat.s, 8 a.m. – noon, volunteers clear trails in new
park, 1801 Neptune Ln., Clear Lake, http://www.explorationgreen.org/#!calendar/c1xzt Next
Opportunity Oct. 21 care, walk, park, Houston
Hermann Park PEDAL BOATS Fri. - Sun., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., rent pedal boats to use on pond in Hermann Park, 6100 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/ Next Opportunities Oct. 13 – Oct. 15 & Oct. 20 – Oct. 22 enjoy, boat, park, Houston
ZUMBA IN LEVY PARK Sun., 11 a.m. (except last Sun.), Zumba class in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 15 & Oct. 22 enjoy, learn, class, park,
Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center SCIENCE SPROUTS some Thurs., 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
(during school year), kids 4 & 5 learn about science/nature, take guided walk, get up close with
nature, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next opportunities Oct. 12, Topic: Pouched
Possums & Oct. 26, Topic: Beaver Builders learn, kids, class, animals, tree, walk, Houston
HULLABALOO 3rd Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., cyclist get-together, location varies, partners each
month with a like-minded organization, www.bikehouston.org Next Opportunity Oct. 19, Location:
Daniel Boone Cycles, 5318 Crawford enjoy, cycle, Houston
PLANT PROPAGATION PROGRAM 2nd & 4th Thurs., 9a.m. - noon, volunteers work in park
greenhouse to propagate plants, south side of Memorial Dr. E., Memorial Loop & Crestwood,
http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunity Oct. 12 care, garden, Houston
SATURDAY MORNING WALKS Sat., usually 8:30 a.m., join group walk 3 – 4 mi. walk in Ray Miller
Park, http://www.meetup.com/Casual-Walking-and-Hiking-in-West-Houston/ Next Opportunities Oct.
14 & Oct. 21 enjoy, walk, park, Houston
Sheldon Lake State Park PRAIRIE RESTORATION Tues., 8 a.m. – noon, ongoing restoration of
tall grass prairie, 14140 Garrett Rd, http://prairiepartner.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 10 & Oct. 17
enjoy, park, garden, Houston
Discovery Green TODDLER TUESDAYS Tues., 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., stories & activities for kids in the park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 10 & Oct. 17 enjoy, kids, park, Houston
SALSA IN LEVY PARK last Sun., 11 a.m., salsa class in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 29 enjoy, learn, class, park, Houston
Houston Museum of Natural Science FREE THURSDAYS Thurs., 2 – 5 p.m., free admission to
permanent exhibits, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org Next Opportunities Oct. 12 & Oct. 19
learn, Houston
Discovery Green CONCERT Thurs., 7 - 9 p.m., enjoy a concert in the park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 12 & Oct. 19 enjoy, class, park, Houston
Sheldon Lake State Park BIRD SURVEY 3rd Sat. (Sep. – May), bird survey in the park, contact
[email protected] for details, 14140 Garrett Rd. Next Opportunity Oct. 21 enjoy,
park, garden, Houston
TAI CHI AT LEVY PARK Weds., 6 p.m., enjoy tai chi in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 11 & Oct. 18 enjoy, learn, class, park,
Houston
STORMWATER WETLAND PROGRAM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Thurs., 9 a.m. – noon,
volunteers propagate plants in nursery at Exploration Green, 1801 Neptune Ln., Clear Lake, or at
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson, Contact [email protected] for details,
http://www.explorationgreen.org/#!calendar/c1xzt Next Opportunities Oct. 12 & Oct. 19 care, garden,
water, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary NATURE WALK usually 4th Sat., 2 p.m. (except summer), enjoy a walk in the sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd., www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Oct. 28 enjoy, walk, Houston
WILDLIFE for LUNCH usually 3rd Thurs., 12 - 1 p.m., online course by expert on each monthly topic, offered by Texas Wildlife Association, https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/ Next Opportunity Oct. 19, Topic: Considerations for White-Tailed Deer Management learn, class, media, animals, Houston
Discovery Green WATER PLAY ON KINDER LAKE Sat./Sun., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Sep. & Oct.) or noon – 5 p.m. (Nov. & Dec.), thru Dec. 17, kayaks, kayak rides, and remote-controlled boats for rent, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 14/Oct. 15 & Oct. 21/Oct. 22 enjoy, boat, kids, park, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary FAMILY WORK DAY usually 4th Sat., 9 a.m. – noon (except summer), maintain bird sanctuary, children 5+ welcome, 440 Wilchester Blvd., register with [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Oct. 28 care, kids, Houston
BOOTCAMP AT LEVY PARK Sat., 8:30 a.m., intense exercise class in the park, 3801 Eastside,
http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 enjoy, learn, class, park,
Houston
Exploration Green WORK DAY 2nd & 4th Sat., 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers plant along shores of the
new lake, 1800 Reseda, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunity Oct. 14 care, walk, park,
outside
PHOTO WORKSHOP AT LEVY PARK 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9 – 10:30 a.m., learn photography in the
park with Houston Center for Photography experts, 3801 Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/
Next Opportunity Oct. 19 learn, enjoy, class, photo, park, Houston
Discovery Green MEDITATION Mon., 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., slow down in this meditation practice, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 16 & Oct. 23 enjoy, class, park, Houston
PAWSITIVE PUPS IN LEVY PARK Sun., 1 p.m., kids enjoy stories & therapy dogs in the park, 3801
Eastside, http://www.levyparkhouston.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 15 & Oct. 22 enjoy, kids, animals,
park, Houston
Sheldon Lake State Park WETLAND RESTORATION Weds., 9 a.m. – noon, ongoing restoration of
wetlands, 14140 Garrett Rd, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunities Oct. 11 & Oct. 18
enjoy, park, garden, Houston
Discovery Green CIRCO AVENIDA Fri., 7 - 10 p.m., circus on the Avenida, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 13 & Oct. 20 enjoy, class, park, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr TADPOLE TROOPERS one Sat./month, 9 – 10:15 a.m., 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. & 1 – 2:15 p.m., (during school year), kids ages 3 – 5 (with parent) learn natural science, do craft, walk outside, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next Opportunity Nov. 4, Topic: Terrific Trees learn, class, kids, animals, Houston
Discovery Green YOGA Mon., 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., enjoy yoga in the park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 16 & Oct. 23 enjoy, class, park, Houston
Exploration Green PLANT PROPAGATION Thurs., 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers propagate plants in
wetland nursery at Exploration Green, 1801 Neptune Ln., Clear Lake, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar
Next Opportunities Oct. 12 & Oct. 19 care, garden, park, Houston
Buffalo Bayou LOOKING BACK BOAT TOUR usually 4th Sat., 10 - noon, guided historical tour along Buffalo Bayou, from 150 Sabine St., www.buffalobayou.org Next Opportunity Oct. 21 enjoy, boat, park, Houston
Buffalo Bayou VOLUNTEER DAY 3rd or 4th Sat., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., volunteers help maintain the park, meet at Water Works, 105 Sabine St., https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BuffaloBayouPartnership/volunteerwaiver.html Next Opportunity Oct. 21 care, park, water, Houston
Buffalo Bayou 2nd SATURDAY BOAT RIDE usually 2nd Sat., time varies seasonally 30-minute boat rides along Buffalo Bayou, from 150 Sabine St., www.buffalobayou.org Next Opportunity TBD enjoy, boat, park, Houston
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office GREEN THUMB LECTURE (Jan – Oct.): 2nd Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Barbara Bush Library, 6817 Cypresswood Dr., 3rd Tues., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Spring Branch Memorial Library, 930 Corbindale, 3rd Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Ln, register 281-855-5600, http://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/. Next Opportunities TBD, TBD & TBD, respectively, Topic: TBD learn, lecture, garden, Houston
MOUNTAIN BIKING at ANT HILLS Tues., 6:15 p.m., join group ride at Hershey Park, 15200 Memorial, http://www.meetup.com/HoustonCyclingClub/ Next Opportunities Oct. 10 & Oct. 17 enjoy, cycle, park, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB usually 3rd Thurs., 4 – 5:30 p.m. (during school year), school-age kids 6 - 12 learn about nature, make craft, take hike & more, 440 Wilchester Blvd., register with [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Oct. 19, Topic: Getting Batty learn, enjoy, kids, Houston
Buffalo Bayou WALKING TOUR usually 3rd Sat., (time varies seasonally) guided tour by naturalist, meet at Water Works, 105 Sabine St., www.buffalobayou.org Next Opportunity Oct. 21, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. enjoy, park, water, walk, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary SATURDAYS in NATURE usually 2nd Sat., 1 – 4 p.m. (during school year), hands-on science program for families, 440 Wilchester Blvd., register with [email protected], http://www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Oct. 28, Topic: Nocturnal Life; Craft: Mini Lantern learn, enjoy, kids, Houston
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office GARDENS LECTURE (Jan – Oct.): 2nd Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Rd., http://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/. Next Opportunity Oct. 12, Topic: How to care better for your garden learn, lecture, garden, Houston
Discovery Green GREEN FLEA BY NIGHT usually 3rd Sat., 6 – 10 p.m., flea market, artful kitsch, vintage items, recycled/repurposed, collectibles & more, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/flea Next Opportunity Oct. 21 care, recycle, park, Houston
Discovery Green STEM SATURDAYS Sat., 6 – 10 p.m., kids, accompanied by adult, learn science with fun, hands-on activities, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/flea Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 learn, enjoy, kids, park, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr NATURALIST EXPLORERS one Sat. each month, 9 – 11 a.m. (during school year), kids ages 5 - 8 learn natural science thru instruction & hands-on activities, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next Opportunity Nov. 4, Topic: Owls learn, class, kids, Houston
HISTORIC HOUSTON SALVAGE WAREHOUSE open by appointment, purchase materials
reclaimed from historic homes, 4300 Harrisburg Blvd, (713) 522-0542, http://www.historichouston.org/
care, recycle, Houston
ENVIRONMENT MATTERS monthly, 6 – 7 p.m., monthly social for anyone interested in the environment, learn from experts, hear about upcoming events, & enjoy the get-together, Eureka Heights Brewing Co., 941 W. 18th St., see calendar at www.cechouston.org Next Opportunity TBD learn, meeting, Houston
BIRD WALK usually 2nd Sat., 8 a.m. (Sep. - May), meet at cabin, Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd., 713-464-4900 or http://www.houstonaudubon.org. Next Opportunity Oct. 28 enjoy, bird, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM 3 Mon.s/month, 1 – 3 p.m. (during school year), kids ages 5 - 12 learn natural science thru instruction, hands-on activities, & guided nature walks, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 16 & Oct. 30, Topic: Bird Life learn, class, kids, Houston
ECO-OLOGY Tues., 3 – 4 p.m., EXPLORATION Mon. 5 – 6 a.m., VEGAN WORLD Tues., 8 – 9 p.m., KPFT. Next opportunities Oct. 10, Oct. 16, Oct. 17, & Oct. 23 learn, care, media, Houston
RECYCLE ALMOST ANYTHING http://texastakeback.com/, a comprehensive guide to recycling. care, recycle, Houston, outside, media
TOUR DE TACO 1st Fri., 6:45 p.m., join group ride leaving from Market Square Park, 301 Milam St., http://www.meetup.com/HoustonCyclingClub/ Next Opportunity Nov. 3 enjoy, cycle, outside
Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr BIRD COUNT 3rd Sat., 8 – 10 a.m., meet in front of center to document birds in arboretum, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 21 care, bird, Houston
Wildlife Center VOLUNTEER TRAINING usually 3rd Sat., 10 – 11:30 a.m., (except Nov./Dec.) 7007 Katy Rd, 713 861-9453, http://www.wildlifecenteroftexas.org/. Next opportunity Oct. 21 learn, care, animals, Houston, class
SIERRA CLUB Monthly Meeting 2nd Thurs., 7 – 10 p.m., St. Stephen's Pecore Hall, 1805 W. Alabama, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/ Next Opportunity Oct. 12, Topic: Update on National Forest Planning Process in TX care, learn, Houston
Houston Galveston Area Council PARKS & NATURAL AREAS Meeting usually 2nd Mon., 1:30 –
3:30 p.m., discussion of parks/natural areas in 13-county region, 3555 Timmons Ln., justin.bower@h-
gac.com Next Opportunity Nov. 13 learn, meeting, park, Houston
PROJECT BLAZING STAR usually 1st & 2nd Sat., 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers plant native grasses,
forbes & wildflowers, Bayou Parklands, meet at pavilion near 6520 Almeda, parking lot P,
http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunity Oct. 14 care, garden, Houston
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY Monthly Meeting 2nd Mon., 6:45 p.m., University of Houston – Clear Lake, Clear Lake http://npsot.org/wp/houston/ Next opportunity Nov. 13, Topic: TBD learn, meeting, lecture, garden, Houston
URBAN FOREST MICRO-GRANT 15th of each month, deadline to apply for micro matching (1:1) grant of $500, http://www.texasurbantrees.org/ Next Deadline Oct. 15 care, tree, Houston
Houston Galveston Area Council ORGANICS RECOVERY ROUNDTABLE quarterly, meeting
promotes recovery of food waste & other organic materials, 3555 Timmons Ln., erin.livingston@h-
gac.com,
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eeguy7ao57d5aa17&oseq=&c=
7e495cc0-aa8b-11e3-b7a4-d4ae52725666&ch=7f3c6f50-aa8b-11e3-b863-d4ae52725666 Next
Opportunity TBD learn, care, meeting, garden, Houston
BAYOU RIDE 1st Sun., 8 – 11 a.m., Bike Houston offers guided educational ride, start at NikosNikos
Market Square, 301 Milam, moderate pace with stops, www.bikehouston.org Next Opportunity Nov. 5
enjoy, cycle, water, Houston
Houston Galveston Area Council LIVABLE HOUSTON INITIATIVE 4th Weds., 12 - 1:30 p.m.,
discuss vision of desired future for Houston residents & how to achieve, 3555 Timmons Ln.,
[email protected] Next Opportunity Oct. 25 learn, meeting, park, Houston
LOCAL ECONOMY ACTION GROUP Meeting 2nd Weds., 6:30 p.m., seedbed for approaches to
sustainable businesses, Start Houston, 1121 Delano St., Next Opportunity Oct. 11 care, meeting,
learn, Houston
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY RECYCLING COALITION 2nd Thurs., 12 – 1:30 p.m. (most months),
webinar shares information among those working on waste reduction on college campuses,
http://curc3r.org/webinars/2017-webinar-series/ Next Opportunity Nov. 9, Topic: Food Organics
Waste Prevention & Recovery learn, media, pollution, Houston
BAT CHAT 1st, 3rd, & 4th Fri., 30 min. before sunset, Waugh Street Bridge Allen Pkwy & Waugh, www.waughbatmonitor.org Next Opportunity Oct. 20 learn, enjoy, animals, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary RUMMEL CREEK STREAM TEAM WORK DAY 4th Sat., (in season) remove invasives/litter, plants natives, 440 Wilchester Blvd., contact [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity TBD care, water, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center NATURE REVEALED usually one Sat./month, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. & some Tues., 2 – 4 p.m., learn about plants & animals, ages 13+, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org Next Opportunity Nov. 4, Topic: The Secret Life of Squirrels learn, class, animals, garden, Houston
CITY HALL FARMERS’ MARKET Weds., 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., (except summer/winter) in front of
city hall, 901 Bagby, www.urbanharvest.org Next Opportunities Oct. 11 & Oct. 18 care, farmers,
Houston
TRANSITION HOUSTON Monthly Meeting usually 1st Tues., 7 – 9 p.m., Group supports transition from oil dependency to local resilience, location varies, www.transitionhouston.org Next Opportunity Nov. 7 learn, meeting, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary TUESDAY TRAIL CREW Tues., 9 a.m. – noon, trail maintenance, 440 Wilchester Blvd., contact [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunities Oct. 10 & Oct. 17 care, walk, Houston
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION usually 2nd Sat., 10 – 11:30 a.m., learn to care for animals in center, 10801 Hammerly Blvd., http://www.twrcwildlifecenter.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 14 care, learn, class animals, Houston
NATURE PHOTO ASSOC Meeting usually 3rd Weds., 7 p.m., (Sep. – May) meet at library, Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd., 713-464-4900, http://www.houstonaudubon.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 18, Topic: So many subjects, so little time! enjoy, photo, bird, Houston
HOUSTON CLIMATE PROTECTION ALLIANCE Meeting usually 2nd Sun., 1:15 p.m., speakers on climate science, 1st Unitarian Church, 5200 Fannin, http://www.houstonclimateprotection.org/ Next Opportunity Nov. 12 learn, meeting, pollution, Houston
Houston Audubon ARCHBISHOP FIORENZA PARK BIRD SURVEY usually 4th Weds., 8 a.m., join group to survey birds, 13551 Westpark, [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org, Next Opportunity Oct. 25 care, enjoy, walk, park, bird, Houston
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office OPEN GARDEN DAY 4th Tues., (except Dec.), 8:30 – 11 a.m., workshop & childrens’ activity at 10 a.m., self-guided garden tours, 3033 Bear Creek Dr., 3rd Mon, 8:30 – 11 a.m., 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Rd, fun & education for adults/kids, http://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/ Next Opportunities TBD & Oct. 16 learn, enjoy, garden, kids, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary NATIVES NURSERY VOLUNTEERS Fri., a.m., separate seedlings, re-pot plants, 440 Wilchester Blvd., contact [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunities Oct. 13 & Oct. 20 care, garden, Houston
CITIZENS’ TRANSPORTATION COALITION Meeting 3rd Thurs., 5:30 p.m., group focusing on public transportation, Rudyard’s Pub, 2010 Waugh, http://www.ctchouston.org/wordpress/ Next Opportunity Oct. 19 learn, meeting, pollution, Houston
HOUSTON CRITICAL MASS Cycling Event last Fri., 7 p.m., meet other cyclists at Market Square Park in downtown to ride around Houston, to make Houston more bike-friendly. http://houstoncriticalmass.com/ Next opportunity Oct. 27 care, enjoy, cycle, Houston
BAYOU BIKERS 1st Sun., 8 a.m., meet at Market Square, bike 25 – 40 miles. http://www.marketsquarepark.com/calendar/ Next opportunity Nov. 5 enjoy, cycle, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center PHENOLOGY WALK 2nd & 4th Sat., 9 a.m., guided walk along phenology trails, 4501 Woodway Dr., Next Opportunity Oct. 14 learn, walk, Houston
Rice University FARMERS MARKET Tues., 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., 5491 Greenbriar. Next Opportunities Oct. 10 & Oct. 17 care, farmers, Houston,
SENIOR BIRDING BUS TRIPS usually monthly, day varies, normally 8 or 9 a.m., bus transport
from Memorial City Mall, snack & guide, reservations required, [email protected],
Next opportunity Oct. 30, Location: Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary enjoy, learn, walk, bird,
Houston
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY Monthly Meeting 3rd Thurs., 6:45 – 9:30 p.m., Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://npsot.org/wp/houston/ Next opportunity Oct. 19, Topic: Powderhorn Ranch: History, Acquisition & Habitats learn, meeting, lecture, garden, Houston
HOUSTON RE-MARKET 4th Sat., 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 4302 Harrisburg Blvd, Sustainable crafts, garage sales, swap meet, and recycling drop-off, Next opportunity Oct. 28 care, recycle, Houston
Nature Discovery Center CURIOUS KIDS Tues., 10 – 11:15 a.m. or 4 – 5:15 p.m. (during school
year), pre-K science program, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Next
Opportunities Oct. 10 & Oct. 17 learn, enjoy, class, kids, Houston
Nature Discovery Center NATURE STORY TIME Weds., 4 – 4:30 p.m., pre-schoolers & caregivers
enjoy stories, puppets, specimens, songs & more, 7112 Newcastle St,
http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 11 & Oct. 18 enjoy, kids, Houston
GREATER EAST END FARMERS’ MARKET Sun., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 2700 block of Navigation, across from Ninfa’s. Next opportunities Oct. 15 & Oct. 22 care, farmers, Houston
Nature Discovery Center JUNIOR SCIENTISTS Thurs., 4 – 5:30 p.m. (during school year), kids 6
– 10 explore natural world thru hands-on investigations & experiments, enriched with crafts, games
& more, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 12 & Oct.
19 learn, enjoy, class, kids, Houston
Nature Discovery Center WALK ON THE WILD SIDE one Sat./month., 10 a.m., fun family-friendly
walks to learn about wild nature, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Next
Opportunity Oct. 14 learn, enjoy, class, kids, Houston
City of Houston MATTRESS RECYCLING 2240 Central Street or 5565 Kirkpatrick. Weds. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Daylight Savings Time) & 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Non-Daylight Savings Time) care, recycle, Houston
Nature Discovery Center TREE I.D.WALK 1st Sat., 10 – 11 a.m. guided tree walks in park to learn
to identify trees, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Next Opportunity Nov. 4
learn, enjoy, walk, tree. park, Houston
TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE on PBS Mon. – Fri., 6 p.m. & Sat. 3 p.m., HTTP://WWW.HOUSTONPUBLICMEDIA.ORG/TV8/ Next opportunities Oct. 9 – Oct. 13 & Oct. 14 & Oct. 16 – Oct. 20 & Oct. 21 learn, Houston, outside, park, animals, media
HOUSTON COMMUNITY TOOLBANK WAREHOUSE TOUR 3rd Thurs., 9 – 10 a.m., toolbank lends tools to nonprofits, community groups & corporate volunteers doing charitable work, 1215 Gazin St., http://www.houstontoolbank.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 19 care, Houston
Houston Audubon BIRDING CLASS & FIELD TRIP one Sat./month & a prior weekday, birding class at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd., followed by birding trips in/outside Houston for ages 12+, see calendar at www.houstonaudubon.org Next Opportunities Class Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Topic: Wintering Birds; Trip: Oct. 18, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Location: TBD enjoy, learn, bird, Houston
VOLUNTEER TUESDAYS Tues., 9 – 11 a.m., volunteer in demonstration habitat, Environmental Institute of Houston, UH-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/EIH Next Opportunities Oct. 10 & Oct. 17 care, garden, Houston
Houston Audubon MEMBER FIELD TRIP usually 3rd Sat., birding trips in/outside Houston for ages 12+, members of Houston Audubon, see calendar at www.houstonaudubon.org Next Opportunities Oct. 28, 8 a.m. - noon, Location: Matagorda County Birding Center enjoy, bird, Houston
WHITE OAK BAYOU BOARD MEETING 2nd Tues. (except November), 7 – 8 p.m., monthly board meeting of the White Oak Bayou Association, location varies, to attend, call them at 765-426-1743,
http://whiteoakbayou.org Next Opportunity Oct. 10 learn, meeting, water, Houston
Houston Zoo MEMBER MORNINGS 1st Sat., 8 a.m., members get in one hour early, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., www.houstonzoo.org Next opportunity Nov. 4, Topic: Okapis enjoy, animals, Houston
WESTBURY COMMUNITY GARDEN WORK DAY usually 4th Sat., 12:30 – 4 p.m., volunteers tend the garden, 12581 Dunlap, http://westburycommunitygarden.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 28 care, garden, Houston
WESTBURY COMMUNITY GARDEN BOARD MEETING 3rd Tues., 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., monthly board meeting open to all garden members, Platou Community Center, 11655 Chimney Rock, http://westburycommunitygarden.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 17 learn, care, garden, meeting, Houston
YOUR LIVABLE GARDEN Radio Show Sat., 6 – 8 a.m. KSEV 700 AM & Sun., 9 – 11 a.m. KPRC 950 AM. Next opportunities Oct. 14/Oct. 15 & Oct. 21/Oct. 22 learn, Houston, garden, media
Nature Discovery Center MONDAY MORNING GARDENING 1st Mon., 9:30 a.m. – noon (except
summer), learn about native plant gardening & assist center, 7112 Newcastle St,
http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Next Opportunity Nov. 6 learn, care, garden, Houston
Hogg Bird Sanctuary BIRD SURVEY one Sat./month, 8:30 - 11 a.m., 1 Westcott St., Contact Aaron at [email protected] or 713-781-1372, http://www.houstonaudubon.org/ Next opportunity Oct. 21 care, Houston, bird
Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center GIRL SCOUT CLASSES occasionally during school year, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., birds & bayous for brownies & juniors, 3997 River Dr., www.houstonaudubon.org, Next Opportunity Oct. 14, Topic: Brownies & Juniors – Birds & Bayous learn, enjoy, class, kids, bird, water, Houston
Houston Zoo FREE AFTERNOON 1st Tues., noon - closing, (Sep. – May) visit zoo for free, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., www.houstonzoo.org Next opportunity Nov. 7 enjoy, animals, Houston
WOODLAND PARK BIRD SURVEY usually 3rd Sat., 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., join group for birding, 212 Parkview, [email protected] or www.houstonaudubon.org, Next opportunity Oct. 21 enjoy, walk, bird, Houston
BUTTERFLY ENTHUSIASTS OF SOUTHEAST TX MEETING 1st Tues. (every other month), 7 p.m., social & lecture at each meeting, Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.naba.org/chapters/nababest/ Next Opportunity Dec. 5 learn, meeting, animals, Houston
Willow Waterhole Reserve BIRD COUNT 3rd Sat., 8 – 11 a.m., http://wwgc.org/ or www.houstonaudubon.org, Next opportunity Oct. 21 care, bird, Houston
MASTER NATURALIST Monthly Meeting 1st Thurs., 6:30 – 9 p.m., guest speaker at each meeting, Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion, 1500 Hermann Dr., http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next opportunity Nov. 2 learn, lecture, meeting, Houston
Hermann Park BIRD SURVEY 2nd Mon., 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. Call Jim or Harlan at 713-932-1639, www.houstonaudubon.org, Next Opportunity Nov. 13 care, bird, Houston
Houston Galveston Area Council PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE Subcommittee Meeting 3rd Thurs., bimonthly, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., 3555 Timmons Lane, Call 713-993-2497, Next opportunity Nov. 16 learn, cycle, meeting, Houston
EASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET Sat., 8 a.m. – noon, 300 Richmond Ave. Next Opportunities Oct.
14 & Oct. 21 care, farmers, Houston
FOOD POLICY WORKGROUP Monthly Meeting 2nd Weds., 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Bring your own lunch, Upper Kirby Building,3015 Richmond Ave, RSVP [email protected], Next opportunity Oct. 11 learn, meeting, Houston
HOUSTON URBAN GARDENERS Meeting 2nd Mon., 6:30 pm, 1475 W. Gray, 832-345-7333, http://www.houstonurbangardeners.org/where-we-meet/ Next opportunity Nov. 13, Topic: TBD care, learn, meeting, garden, Houston
BRAYS BAYOU ASSOCIATION MEETING 3rd Mon., 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., monthly meeting of the
association, speaker at each meeting, The Gathering Place, 5310 S. Willow Dr., Contact
[email protected] Next Opportunity Oct. 16 learn, meeting, water, Houston
Nature Discovery Center BELLAIRE GARDEN CLUB Meeting 1st Thurs., 7 p.m., 7112 Newcastle
St, Bellaire, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/, Next opportunity Nov. 2 learn, enjoy, kids,
Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center NATURALLY WILD FAMILIES one Sat./month, times varies, outdoor experiences for families with naturalist guide/instructor, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org Next Opportunity Nov. 4, 1 p.m. Topic: Cane Pole Fishing learn, enjoy, kids, Houston
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary TITMOUSE CLUB Tues. & Wed, 10 a.m., (Sep. – May), ages 2.5 - 5, stories, hands-on activities, nature walks & crafts, [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org, Next Opportunities Oct. 10 & Oct. 11, Topic: Spiders & Oct. 17 & Oct. 18, Topic: Owls enjoy, learn, kids, animals, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center BOY SCOUTING CLASSES occasionally, times varies, boy scouts learn about nature, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org. Next Opportunity Oct. 14, 1 – 3 p.m., Topic: Webelos – Into the Wild enjoy, learn, kids, Houston
HEART & SOUL ACTION GROUP MEETING 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., group supporting simpler living, http://www.transitionhouston.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 12 care, learn, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center GIRL SCOUTING CLASSES monthly, times varies, girl scouts learn about nature, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org. Next Opportunities Oct. 14, 9 a.m. – noon (Cadettes – Topic: Trees); 9 – 11 a.m. (Brownies – Hiker); 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (Juniors – Geocacher) learn, enjoy, kids, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center TYKE HIKE some Mon.s, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., (except June/July), kids 18 mo. – 3 with parent, story, craft & stroller-friendly hike, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org. Next Opportunities Oct. 16 & Oct. 30 enjoy, learn, walk, kids, Houston
OUTDOOR NATURE CLUB, ORNITHOLOGY Meeting 1st Mon., 6:30 – 8 p.m., 713-664-5206,
Bayland Community Ctr, 6400 Bissonnet, Speaker each month, http://www.outdoornatureclub.org/
Next opportunity Nov. 6, Topic: TBD learn, Houston, meeting, lecture, bird
WESTCHASE FARMERS MARKET Thurs., 3 – 6 p.m., Parking lot of St. Cyril's of Alexandria
Church,10503 Westheimer Rd. Next Opportunities Oct. 12 & Oct. 19 care, farmers, Houston
NATIVE PRAIRIES ASSOCIATION of TEXAS Meeting usually 4th Weds. (except Nov./Dec.), 6:45
– 8:30 p.m., McGovern Centennial Gardens, 1500 Hermann Dr., Speaker each month,
[email protected], https://hnpat.wordpress.com/ Next opportunity Oct. 25, Topic: TBD learn,
meeting, lecture, Houston
Don Greene Park WORK DAY 3rd Sat., 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers work to restore new pocket park,6009 Cypress St., www.facebook.com/friendsofdongreene Next Opportunity Oct. 21 care, garden, park, Houston
HOUSTON CANOE CLUB MEETING 2nd Weds., 7 p.m., meeting of canoeing enthusiasts, Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet St. http://www.houstoncanoeclub.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 11 learn, meeting, boat, Houston
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center BIRD WALK 2nd Sat., 8 - 10 a.m., (except summer), enjoy relaxed guided walk to look for/observe birds, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org Next Opportunity Oct. 14 enjoy, walk, bird, Houston
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS EXCHANGE Meeting usually 1st Weds., (Feb., May, Aug., Nov.), time varies, potluck meeting to share ideas/resources, location varies, [email protected] http://hunstem.uhd.edu/EEE/ Next opportunity TBD Details: TBD learn, meeting, kids, Houston
ENJOY, LEARN ABOUT, AND CARE FOR GOD’S GOOD CREATION
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE HOUSTON
TO SING OR NOT TO SING: ALL ABOUT BIRD SONG Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m., talk by education director for Houston Audubon, The Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandsgreen.org/calendar learn, lecture, bird, outside VISIT SHANGRI-LA BOTANICAL GARDEN Oct. 10, 8 a.m., senior outing, visit 252 acre botanical
garden with more than 300 plant varieties, transportation provided from Humble Civic Center,
Humble, http://apps.hcp4.net/sapevents/ enjoy, garden, walk, Houston
REI DUTCH OVEN CAMP COOKING BASICS Oct. 10, 6 – 7:30 p.m., learn recipes, tips & different
types of Dutch ovens, learn to make meals & desserts, Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve, Klein, see
classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, camp, outside
FALL SWEEP Oct. 21, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., volunteers clean up parks in the city, meet at MC Rec & Tennis Center, Missouri City, http://www.missouricitygreen.org/upcoming-events.html care, park, outside
NATIVE LANDSCAPING CERTIFICATION Oct. 14, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., introductory native landscaping class with both classroom instruction & fieldwork, Armand Bayou Nature Center, Pasadena, https://txmn.org/coastal/events/ learn, lecture, garden, outside
George Observatory MEMBER NIGHT Oct. 13, 7:30 – 10 p.m. , astronomers assist you to look at
celestial objects using observatory telescopes & other telescopes, Needville, www.hmns.org enjoy,
outside
REI MAP & COMPASS NAVIGATION BASICS Oct. 12, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn parts of a compass,
how to read topographic map, & how to use map/compass together, 18750 Gulf Frwy., Friendswood,
see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, walk, outside
TRAIL WORK DAY Oct. 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., volunteers remove trees/debris from hurricane Harvey
on bike trails, Elkin’s Lake Storage, Huntsville, http://ghorba.org/events/2017-10/ care, cycle, outside
Houston Museum of Natural Science SCOUT CLASSES Dec. 9, Wolf Cubs: 10 a.m. – noon, air of the Wolf; Bear Cubs: 1 – 3 p.m., Forensics; Webelos: 10 a.m. – noon, Adventures in Science & 1 – 3 p.m., Earth Rocks; Boy Scouts: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Chemistry & Personal Management; Daisies
& Brownies: 10 a.m. – noon, Science Trails; Juniors: 1 – 3 p.m., Inside Government, Sugarland, www.hmns.org/sugarland learn, enjoy, kids, outside
CEPHALOPOD AWARENESS DAYS thru Oct. 12, Flower Garden Banks National Marine
Sanctuary provides information for the public on cephalopods to raise awareness/appreciation for
these creatures, https://flowergarden.noaa.gov/newsevents/calendar.html care, learn, fish, animals,
water, outside
USING EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE IN YOUR SCHOOLYARD HABITAT thru Dec. 4, online training for educators to wish to integrate citizen science & field investigations into the eco-schools program, http://www.nwf.org/Eco-Schools-USA/GLOBE/On-Line-Course-Information.aspx learn, care, class, kids, outside
TRAIL WORK DAY Oct. 14, 8 a.m. - noon, volunteers maintain/repair bike trails at George Mitchell
Preserve, Spring, http://ghorba.org/events/2017-10/ care, cycle, park, outside
THE VALUE OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN SCHOOLYARDS Oct. 11, 12 – 1:30 p.m., webinar details benefits of schoolyard demonstration projects, such as water quality, wildlife habitat, & stormwater management, case studies will be highlighted, https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/green-infrastructure-webcast-series#upcomingwebcasts learn, lecture, media, garden, water, kids, outside
TRAIL WORK DAY Oct. 14, 8:30 a.m. - noon, volunteers maintain/repair bike trails at Jack Brooks
Park, meet at trailhead/main parking lot, Hitchcock, http://ghorba.org/events/2017-10/ care, cycle,
park, outside
Jesse Jones Park BIRD-FRIENDLY Oct. 21, 10 a.m., learn about local birds & the bird-friendly communities program, discover how to make your yard a better home for birds, ages 12+, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks/Jones/Programs learn, care, bird, park, outside Houston Museum of Natural Science TRICKS, TREATS & T-REX Oct. 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., games, trick or treat, pumpkin patch, face painting & more, Sugarland, www.hmns.org/sugarland enjoy, kids, outside
REI URBAN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Oct. 10, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn valuable planning &
survival techniques for use in flood, fire, pandemic, tornadoes or other disasters, 18750 Gulf Frwy.,
Friendswood, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, water outside
WHAT YOUR WEEDS ARE TRYING TO TELL YOU Oct. 11, noon, learn to diagnose soil conditions
that lead to weeds & how to develop a strategy to deal with them, Arbor Gate, Tomball,
http://arborgate.com/classes/ learn, class, garden, outside
NATURE EXPLORATION WALK Oct. 14, 9 – 11 a.m., enjoy guided walk in George Mitchell Preserve & learn about creatures that dwell in trees, The Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov enjoy, learn, walk, tree, animals, park, outside BACKPACKING 101 Oct. 18, 6:45 - 8 p.m., learn how to pack light but have everything you need,
packing demo & weigh-in, online, via Facebook Live,
http://www.bayoucityoutdoors.com/clubportal/Calendar.cfm?clubID=3 learn, class, media, outside
George Observatory ORIONID METEOR SHOWER Oct. 21, 3 p.m. – 2 a.m., view meteors
streaking across the night sky, must enter park before 9:30 p.m., Needville, www.hmns.org enjoy,
outside
REI RAPPELLING FOR CLIMBERS Oct. 12, 6 – 9:30 p.m., learn climb, clip into & clean an anchor
& rappel back to the ground, Momentum, Katy, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class,
climb, outside
BUTTERFLY COUNT Oct. 21, volunteers count butterflies in Magnolia,
http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar care, animals, outside
REI MOUNTAIN BIKING BASICS Oct. 14, 2 – 3:30 p.m., learn about essential gear, safety &
responsibility on trail, 18750 Gulf Frwy., Friendswood, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn,
class, cycle, outside
BIKE AROUND THE BAY Oct. 21 & Oct. 22, fundraiser ride for the Galveston Bay Foundation, ride 90 miles each day (or ride only one day), to complete circuit around bay, ride starts in Pasadena, overnight in Galveston, http://gbf.convio.net/site/TR/Events/General?fr_id=1150&pg=entry care, cycle, water, outside
COMPOSTING Oct. 21, 9 – 11 a.m., master gardener teaches how to compost, what factors to measure/monitor, & how to use finished product to best advantage, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office, La Marque, http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/educ_programs/index.htm learn, class, garden, outside
FUNDRAISER Oct. 19, 6 – 10 p.m., fundraiser dinner for ducks unlimited, live/silent auction, raffles, , Oakhurst Golf Club, Porter, http://www.ducks.org care, bird, outside
CONSERVATION EASEMENT WORKSHOP Oct. 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., learn hows & whys of conservation easements & land preservation, Midway Barbeque, Katy, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar learn, class, outside
BUTTERFLY COUNT Oct. 21, volunteers count butterflies in Trinity, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar
care, animals, outside
REI LEARN TO CLIMB Oct. 11, Oct. 16, Oct. 18 & Oct. 23, 6 – 9 p.m. & Oct. 14 & Oct. 21, 1 – 4
p.m., learn to climb, package includes instruction and two-week membership at Momentum, Katy,
see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, climb, outside
DINNER & DANCE FUNDRAISER Oct. 21, 6 – 11:30 p.m., fundraiser for ducks unlimited, live/silent auction, raffle, dancing, & dinner, Galveston Artillery Club, Galveston, http://www.ducks.org care, bird, outside
HEIRLOOM VEGETABLES Oct. 14, 9 p.m., learn to grow heirloom vegetables, Arbor Gate, Tomball,
http://arborgate.com/classes/ learn, class, garden, outside
MYSTICAL TREASURES ALPACAS Oct. 11, 8:30 a.m., senior outing, trip to alpaca ranch,
transportation provided from Barbara
Bush Library, Spring, http://apps.hcp4.net/sapevents/ enjoy, animals, outside
CILANTRO: HERB OF THE YEAR Oct. 14, 10 a.m., learn to grow cilantro, Arbor Gate, Tomball,
http://arborgate.com/classes/ learn, class, garden, outside
NERRS FILM FESTIVAL submission deadline, Oct. 20, NERRS (National Estuarine Research
Reserve System) seeks films for its festival, submission via www.wetransfer.com to
[email protected] enjoy, care, media, outside
GRAFTING 101 Oct. 15, 11 a.m., learn several grafting techniques & when to use them, Arbor Gate,
Tomball, http://arborgate.com/classes/ learn, class, garden, outside
EARTH SCIENCE FIELD TRIP Oct. 22, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., family-friendly walking trip to explore
geological stream processes, wildlife experts available to identify animals & plants, Montgomery
County Preserve, south of The Woodlands,
https://www.hgs.org/committee?cmtegrp=sci&committee=Earth%20Science%20Outreach%20Commi
ttee enjoy, learn, water, walk, outside
LEAFY, LUCIOUS & LOTS TO HARVEST Oct. 19, 10 a.m., learn to grow winter greens & cool
season vegetables, Arbor Gate, Tomball, http://arborgate.com/classes/ learn, class, garden, outside
RAIN GARDENS Oct. 21, 10 a.m., learn about rain gardens, which are not only beautiful but reduce
stormwater runoff, recharge groundwater & support songbirds, Arbor Gate, Tomball,
http://arborgate.com/classes/ learn, class, garden, outside
METEOR SHOWER TRIP Oct. 14 – Oct. 20, join group trip to Zion, Bryce Canyon & Capitol Reef
National Parks to view meteor shower, UT https://www.meetup.com/joinneo/events/ enjoy, walk,
camp, photo, park, outside
Jesse Jones Park STARGAZING Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., learn about planets/stars, bring your own telescope/binoculars, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks/Jones/Programs learn, enjoy, park, outside
KAYAKING 101 & METEOR SHOWER Oct. 21 – Oct. 22, join group for camping, hiking, kayaking,
fishing, swimming & more, gear provided upon request, family-friendly event, Lake Livingston State
Park, Livingston, https://www.meetup.com/joinneo/events/ enjoy, walk, camp, fish, boat, park, outside
Galveston Island State Park SUNSET PADDLE Oct. 21, 4:30 – 7 p.m., guided kayak tour for adults, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events enjoy, boat, park, outside
CLIMATE, EDUCATION & DEMOCRACY Oct. 24, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., webinar with speaker from Oberlin College addressing climate, education & democracy, http://securityandsustainabilityforum.org/ learn, lecture, media, pollution, outside FALL FESTIVAL Oct. 22, 1 - 4 p.m., festival in Shadowbend Park, The Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov enjoy, park, outside Houston Museum of Natural Science WEEKDAY LABS TBD, Sugarland, www.hmns.org/sugarland learn, enjoy, kids, outside
MORNING IN THE COUNTRY Oct. 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., self-guided farm tour, delicious lunch with ingredients from the farm, class with the farm director & more, Blackwood Educational Land Institute, Hempstead, https://blackwoodland.org/calendar/2017-10/ enjoy, learn, farmer, outside
RIVER RESCUE CLASS Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m., ladies-only event, learn to rescue self & others using rope throw, stuck on rock, swimming in rapids & more, all equipment provided by SouthWest Paddle Sports, Navasota, http://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/ learn, class, boat, swim, outside CAMP/HIKE FORT PARKER STATE PARK Oct. 13 – Oct. 15, , join group camping/hiking outing to
Fort Park State Park, Mexia, https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/#10 enjoy,
walk, park, camp, Houston
Galveston Island State Park GEOCACHING 101 Oct. 14, 1 – 2 p.m., learn high-tech treasure hunting, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events learn, enjoy, class, walk, kids, park, outside
Huntsville State Park HUNTIN’ FOR THE STARS Oct. 14, 7 – 10 p.m., telescopes & binoculars available to view night sky, Huntsville, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/huntsville/park_events enjoy, park, outside
CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE & NATURE: SCRIPTURE & SCIENCE Oct. 29, 6 p.m., free
webinar addresses relationships & similarities between people & nature as seen in scripture & in
science, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connections-between-people-nature-christian-
scriptures-science-tickets-37228228634?aff=es2 learn, lecture, media, garden, animals, outside
FOX FACTS Oct. 10, 9 & 10:15 a.m. and 12:30 & 2 p.m., interactive youth videoconference to learn
about grey fox, their role in the eco-system, also body structures/functions, diet, habitat & other fun
facts, https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/ learn, class, kids, animals, media, outside
Huntsville State Park BUILD A GATOR Oct. 14, 2 – 3 p.m., interactive family-friendly program where audience figures out what it takes to build a gator, learn fun gator facts, Huntsville,
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/huntsville/park_events enjoy, learn, animals, kids, park, outside
HAUNTED TRAIL Oct. 13/Oct. 14 & Oct. 20/Oct. 21, 8 - 10 p.m., haunted trail in Bear Branch Park, The Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov enjoy, park, outside
SEED ZONE FORUM Oct. 18, 10 a.m., ecologist with USDA discusses current & future habitat fitness of intraspecific genetic zones from inferred evolutionary lineages, http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinar-calendar/monthlearn, media, lecture, farmer, animals, outside
REEF ON THE ROAD EXHIBIT thru Mar. 2018, enjoy beauty & diversity of underwater life in this
travelling exhibit, learn to how to conserve ocean environment, City by the Sea Museum, Palacios,
https://flowergarden.noaa.gov/newsevents/calendar.html enjoy, learn, animals, water, outside
REI HANDS-ON BIKE MAINTENANCE – DRIVE TRAIN Oct. 14, 1 – 2 p.m., learn about drive train, how to inspect, maintain & adjust front/rear derailleurs, 18750 Gulf Frwy., Friendswood, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, bike, outside
CONCERT IN THE PARK Oct. 15, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., enjoy concert in Northshore Park, The Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov enjoy, park, outside KAYAK TOURING CLASS Nov. 5, 8:30 a.m., ladies-only event, learn advanced skills to kayak on big lakes or bays, all equipment provided by SouthWest Paddle Sports, Spring, http://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/ learn, class, boat, outside
HAPPY HOUR FUNDRAISER Oct. 10, 6 – 10 p.m., fundraiser for ducks unlimited, Los Cabos Mexican Grill, Columbus, http://www.ducks.org care, bird, outside
INTRO. TO PADDLING Nov. 12, 8:30 a.m., ladies-only event, learn to kayak, canoe & paddleboard, all equipment provided by SouthWest Paddle Sports, Spring, http://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/ learn, class, boat, outside
RUN FOR WELLNESS Oct. 15, 8 a.m., free 5K run, San Jacinto Monument, LaPorte, https://thehwporg.presencehost.net/news-events/event-calendar.html enjoy, walk, park, outside
A PASSION FOR PLUMERIA Oct. 21, 1 - 3 p.m., master gardener presents history of plumeria & tips for growing them in our area, including methods of propagatin, winter storage, & care, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office, La Marque, http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/educ_programs/index.htm learn, class, garden, outside
FALL PLANT SALE Oct. 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., sale of plants that do well in Galveston County, pre-sale presentation at 8 a.m., Galveston County Fairgrounds, Jack Brooks Park, Hitchcock, http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/educ_programs/index.htm care, learn, garden, outside
INTERSEEDING, PRECISION PLANTING & MANAGEMENT OF COVER CROPS Oct. 10, 1 p.m., review of interseeding for corn/soybean production, includes cover crop seed options, timing & seeding rates, USDA webinar, http://www.climatewebinars.net/webinar-calendar/month learn, media, lecture, farmer, outside
BIRDING FOR FUN TOUR Oct. 13, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., guided birding tour of Galveston’s east end & Bolivar Island, Galveston, http://birdingforfun.com/events.html enjoy, bird, outside
LEARN, GROW, EAT & GO Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., class for teachers to learn to incorporate health/nutrition & physical activity into their curriculum, using school gardens, Weekly Community Center, Cypress, https://harris.agrilife.org/events/2017-10/ learn, class, garden, kids, outside
TRINITY RIVER REFUGE BIG SIT Oct. 14, day-long birding event as observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week, Liberty County, email [email protected] for information, https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Trinity_River/visit/plan_your_visit.html care, bird, outside
WALLER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLAN PUBLIC MEETING Oct. 10 & Oct. 12, 6 – 8 p.m., opportunity for the public to comment on the Waller Country transportation plan, (10/10): Brookshire Convention Center, Brookshire, (10/12): Waller County Community Center, Prairie View, http://www.hgacmpo.com/waller/ learn, meeting, pollution, outside
FUNDRAISER DINNER Oct. 12, 6 – 10 p.m., fundraiser for ducks unlimited, Baytown Fairgrounds, Baytown, http://www.ducks.org care, bird, outside
JOURNEY OF THE UNIVERSE SCREENING Oct. 19 & Oct. 24, 6 p.m., screening of award-winning documentary that recounts the 14 billion year history of the universe in one hour, online, via web meeting, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-of-the-universe-tickets-37948295373?aff=es2 learn, enjoy, media, outside
RECYCLE-BOWL Oct. 13 registration deadline, begins Oct. 16, national competition for K- 12 schools to motivate student adoption of sustainable behaviors, https://www.kab.org/recycle-bowl/why-recycle-bowl care, recycle, kids, outside
ECO-REFORMATION RETREAT: AWE & WONDER Oct. 27, 7 p.m. – Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Christian retreat considers awe & wonder as a pathway to eco-reformation, Cramer Retreat Center, Spring,
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eco-reformation-retreat-awe-wonder-tickets-37949412715 learn, enjoy, care, media, walk, outside
ECO-CHALLENGE Oct. 11 – Oct. 25, annual online event wherein participants challenge
themselves to one action for two weeks to improve their environmental stewardship,
www.ecochallenge.org care, outside
RIVER KAYAK CLASS Oct. 28, 8:30 a.m., ladies-only event, learn to kayak on creeks, streams & rivers, all equipment provided by SouthWest Paddle Sports, Spring, http://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/ learn, class, boat, outside SPRING CREEK PADDLE TRIP Oct. 15, 8:30 a.m., ladies-only event, easy 2 – 3hour trip along Spring Creek, equipment available from SouthWest Paddle Sports, Spring, http://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/ enjoy, boat, outside
BIG THICKET DAY Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., expert speakers lecture on nature/outdoor topics, Big Thicket Preserve, Kountze, http://www.bigthicket.org/events/bigthicket%20day/ learn, lecture, outside
KAYAK CAMPING TRIP Oct. 21 – Oct. 22, paddle & camp, Colorado River, Bastrop,
http://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/events/ enjoy, camp, boat, outside
REI PLANNING AN OVERNIGHT BIKE TOUR Oct. 24, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn to select routes, pack
your bike & make your ride comfortable, 18750 Gulf Frwy., Friendswood, see classes & events at
www.rei.com learn, class, cycle, outside
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE HOUSTON
Mercer Arboretum STROLLER STROLLS 1st Thurs., 9 – 10 a.m., join other parents to get active in
an outdoor setting, monthly tour of the garden with kids in strollers, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd,
Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks/Mercer/Programs Next opportunity Nov. 2 enjoy,
kids, walk, garden, outside
TEXAS CITY PRAIRIE PRESERVE WORK DAY 2nd Fri., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., volunteers remove
invasive species, harvest native seeds, plant marsh grasses & tend butterfly garden,
http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunity Oct. 13 care, enjoy, garden, outside
Lake Houston Wilderness Park FAMILY ACTIVITY Sun., 2 – 3 p.m., different activity each Sunday,
from archery to fly fishing, New Caney, see activities catalog link at: http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/
Next Opportunities Oct. 15 & Oct. 22 enjoy, learn, kids, park, outside
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING 2nd Sat., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., City of Houston & Compucycle offer
recycling of electronics, Ellington Field/Clear Lake Neighborhood Recycling Center, Webster,
http://www.compucycle.net/residential-recycling/collection-events/month.calendar/2017/2/1/- Next
Opportunity Oct. 14 care, recycle, outside
Galveston Island State Park ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE HIKE Sat., 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., humorous event teaching basic skills to find food, water & shelter in an apocalyptic event, family-friendly, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 enjoy, learn, kids, park, outside
Lake Houston Wilderness Park ANIMAL CLASSES Sat., 10 – 11 a.m. & 2 – 3 p.m., learn about
animals in the park, New Caney, http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/parksites/lakehoustonpark.html Next
Opportunities TBD learn, enjoy, animals, kids, park, outside
Huntsville State Park ASK A RANGER BROADCAST Fri., 10 – 11 a.m., live broadcast from the park, Huntsville, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/huntsville/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 13 & Oct. 20 learn, media, park, outside
Huntsville State Park ART IN THE PARK Sat., 10 – 11 a.m., arts & crafts in the park, Huntsville,
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/huntsville/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 enjoy, kids, park, outside
Galveston Island State Park EDIBLE CREEPY CRAWLIES Sat., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., family-friendly edible insect program, explores a prairie trail & allows participants to enjoy high quality food, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 learn, enjoy, kids, walk, animals, park, outside
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory NURSERY WORK DAY 3rd Thurs., 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers work in wetland nursery in Lake Jackson, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunity Oct. 19 care, enjoy, garden, outside
SEABORNE CREEK BIRD WALK 1st Weds., 8 - 10 a.m. (Oct. – May), join group for birding walk in park, Seaborne Creek Park, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunity TBD enjoy, walk, bird, park, outside
CEDAR BAYOU FRIENDS MEETING 1st Tues., 7 p.m. (every other month), group dedicated to
preserving & protecting Cedar Bayou, Roseland Park Pavilion, Baytown,
https://www.facebook.com/cedarbayoufriends Next Opportunity Nov. 7 learn, care, meeting, water,
outside
Lake Houston Wilderness Park NATURE HIKE Sun., 8 a.m., guided stroll with naturalist, meet at
Nature Center, New Caney, see activities catalog link at: http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/ Next
Opportunities Oct. 15 & Oct. 22 enjoy, learn, walk, kids, park, outside
Jesse Jones Park GARDENING DAZE Weds., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., volunteers engage in native plant landscaping & habitat restoration, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar Next Opportunities Oct. 11 & Oct. 18 care, garden, park, outside
George Observatory SCOUTING at the OBSERVATORY dates vary, courses for scouts of all
ages, Needville, www.hmns.org Next Opportunity Oct. 20 – Oct. 21 Topic: Juniors – Journey to the
Stars Overnight learn, enjoy, kids, outside
Galveston Island State Park BEACH EXPLORATION Sat., 10 – 11:30 a.m., guided exploration of beach, includes seining, searching for crabs and beachcombing, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 enjoy, kids, park, outside
Seaborne Creek Nature Park PLANT WALK 2nd Sat., 8:30 – 11 a.m., educational plant walk with handouts, includes learning session, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunity Oct. 14 learn, garden, walk, outside
Galveston Island State Park BAY EXPLORATION Sun., 10 – 11:30 a.m., guided exploration of bay, includes seining, crab sighting, learning about edible plants & adaptation & more, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 15 & Oct. 22 enjoy, kids, park, outside
PLANT STUDY GROUP usually 1st Tues. & 2nd Sat., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., join group for classroom study on Tuesday, followed by plant walks in park on Saturday, Seaborne Creek Park, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunity Oct. 10 learn, enjoy, class, walk, bird, park, outside
Houston Museum of Natural Science MEMBER EVENT 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., special event for
members on the second Saturday, Sugarland, www.hmns.org/sugerland, Next Opportunity Oct. 14,
Featuring: Astronomy Dome enjoy, Houston
COASTAL PRAIRIE MASTER NATURALIST Meeting 1st Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., social/snacks followed by expert presentation & then chapter business, Rosenberg Civic Center, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/events/ Next Opportunity Nov. 2, Topic: TBD learn, meeting, garden, outside
SURF, PADDLE, KAYAK SURFSIDE BEACH daily, rent surf or paddle boards & kayaks at Surfside Beach, http://bayoucityadventures.org/ enjoy, boat, beach, outside
COASTAL PRAIRIE MASTER NATURALIST Board Meeting 3rd Tues., 10 a.m. - noon, members invited to attend board meeting, Agrilife Extension Board Room, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/events/ Next Opportunity Oct. 17 learn, meeting, outside
SEABORNE CREEK NATURE PARK WALK 4th Sat., 9:30 a.m. - noon, guided interpretive walks in park, Seaborne Creek Park, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunity Oct. 28 enjoy, walk, park, outside
Jesse Jones Park INVASIVES BEWARE 1st Sun., 9 - 11 a.m., document & remove invasive plants & animals, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar Next Opportunity Nov. 5 care, garden, animals, park, outside
Jesse Jones Park TADPOLES CLUB Weds., 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. (during school year), interactive program for pre-school kids, animals, puppets, crafts, stories, short walks & more, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar Next Opportunities Oct. 11 & Oct. 18 care, garden, park, outside
SEABORNE DEMO GARDEN WORK DAY usually 3rd Weds. & 4th Sat., 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., volunteers work in educational demo garden, Seaborne Creek Park, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunity TBD care, enjoy, garden, beach, outside
Jesse Jones Park BIRDING 1st Sat., 7:45 – 10:45 a.m., guided birding in the park, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar Next Opportunity Nov. 4 enjoy, bird, walk, park, outside
BUCKET BRIGADE INTERPRETIVE BEACH TOURS daily, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (during
summer), free interpretive beach tours, for all ages, on the half hour, Stewart Beach, plus several
other locations (Thurs. – Sun. only), Galveston, http://www.artistboat.org/take-a-tour.html learn,
enjoy, beach, outside
SEABORNE VOLUNTEER DAY usually 1st Sat. & 2nd/4th Weds., 8 – 10 a.m., volunteers work in gardens, or greenhouse, Seaborne Creek Park, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunities Oct. 11 care, enjoy, garden, outside
SUP RENTALS daily (May – Oct.), rentals & guided stand-up paddle tours in various locations,
http://www.surfsuptx.com/event-calendar/ enjoy, boat, outside
STORMWATER WETLAND PROGRAM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Thurs., 9 a.m. – noon,
volunteers propagate plants in nursery at Exploration Green, 1801 Neptune Ln., Clear Lake, or at
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson, Contact [email protected] for details,
http://www.explorationgreen.org/#!calendar/c1xzt Next Opportunities Oct. 12 & Oct. 19 care, garden,
water, Houston
LADIES SUP CLUB Fri., 6 p.m., join other ladies for stand-up paddling at Northshore Park, The Woodlands, http://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/ Next Opportunities Oct. 13 & Oct. 20 enjoy, boat, park, outside
CITIZEN’S CLIMATE LOBBY MEETING 2nd Sat., 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., organization that advocates for carbon fee & dividend to address climate change, Houston Advanced Research Center, Spring, https://citizensclimatelobby.org/chapters/TX_The_Woodlands/ Next Opportunity Oct. 14 learn, meeting, pollution, outside
KAYAKING & STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING normally Thurs. – Mon., 9 a.m. - sunset, kayaks and paddleboards for rent at Riva Row Boat House on Lake Woodlands, The Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/rivarowboathouse Next Opportunities Oct. 12 – Oct. 16 & Oct. 18 – Oct. 23 enjoy, boat, outside
WILDLIFE for LUNCH usually 3rd Thurs., 12 - 1 p.m., online course by expert on each monthly topic, offered by Texas Wildlife Association., https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/ Next
Opportunity Oct. 19, Topic: Considerations for White-Tailed Deer Management learn, class, media, animals, outside
SATURDAYS at the GEORGE Sat., 3 – 10 p.m., stargazing at the George Observatory, Needville, www.hmns.org/observatory Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 enjoy, outside
DEER PARK PRAIRIE PRESERVE WORK DAY 2nd Weds. & 4th Sat., 9 a.m. - noon, join Houston
chapter of Native Prairies Assoc. of TX in work at preserve, seed collecting on Weds., 1222 E.
Purdue Ln, Deer Park, [email protected] https://hnpat.wordpress.com/hnpat-activities/field-
trips/ Next Opportunity Oct. 11 care, enjoy, garden, outside
Jesse Jones Park TAI CHI in the PARK Weds., 9 a.m. beginner class taught by third degree black belt, low impact stretching, range of motion exercises, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/, Next opportunities Oct. 11 & Oct. 18 enjoy, park, outside
DEER PARK BIRD SURVEY 4th Sat., 7:30 – 9 a.m., Deer Park Prairie, 1222 E. Purdue Ln, Deer Park, 936-827-7973, http://texasprairie.org/index.php/news_and_events/ Next Opportunity Oct. 28 care, bird, park, outside
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office GREEN THUMB LECTURE 3rd Sat., 10 a.m. – noon, (Jan. – Oct.) Maude Marks Library, 1815 Westgreen Blvd, Katy, register 281-855-5600, http://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/. Next Opportunity TBD, Topic: TBD learn, lecture, garden, Houston
NECHES RIVER ADVENTURE Sat., 10 a.m. – noon, (except Dec/Jan) Riverfront Park, Beaumont, boat trip in Big Thicket National Preserve, 409-651-5326 for tickets. Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 enjoy, boat, outside
KINGWOOD FARMERS MARKET Thurs., 3 – 7 p.m., Town Center Park, 8 North Main St., Kingwood. Next Opportunities Oct. 12 & Oct. 19 care, farmers, outside
Jesse Jones Park SECOND SUNDAY PICKERS 2nd Sun., 2 – 4 p.m., concert in the park, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/, Next opportunity Nov. 12 enjoy, park, outside
Jesse Jones Park VOLUNTEER Meeting usually 4th Mon., 7 p.m., programs on nature, open to all,
20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/ learn, meeting, park, outside Next
Opportunity Oct. 23
KATY FARMERS’ MARKET Sat., 8 a.m. – noon, Church of the Holy Apostles, Katy. Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 care, farmers, outside
Jesse Jones Park FRIENDS MEETING 1st Fri., 1 p.m., seniors meet to enjoy programs on natural history, guided walks &n fun environmental activities, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar Next Opportunity Nov. 3 care, garden, animals, park, outside
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge ATTWATER PRAIRIE CHICKEN VAN TOURS 1st Sat., 8 – 10 a.m., Eagle Lake, Call (979) 234-3021, ext. 221 or 223 Next opportunity Nov. 4 enjoy, bird, outside
HUNTSVILLE AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING 3rd Thurs. (except Dec.), Huntsville Service Center, Huntsville, http://www.huntsvilleaudubon.org/index.html Next Opportunity Oct. 19 learn, meeting, bird, outside
CROSBY FARMERS’ MARKET Tues., 3 - 7 p.m., 311 Wahl St., Crosby Next Opportunities Oct. 10 & Oct. 17 care, farmers, outside
PINEY WOODS WILDLIFE SOCIETY Monthly Meeting 3rd Tues., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Dennis Johnston County Park, 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring, Educational talks & birding information. Call 281-444-6204 for information, Next opportunity Oct. 17 learn, meeting, lecture, bird, outside
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING 1st Sat., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Kingwood Metro Park & Ride, http://keepkingwoodgreen.org/LocalRecyclingGuide.html Next opportunity Nov. 4 care, recycle, outside
Kleb Woods Nature Center BIRD WALK Weds., 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., 20303 Draper Rd, Tomball, 281-
357-5324. Next opportunities Oct. 11 & Oct. 18 enjoy, outside, bird, walk
MARYSEE PRAIRIE PRESERVE WORK DAYS 1st Sat., 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 220 County Rd.
2077, Hull, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events, Next opportunity Nov. 4
care, outside
Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center EPIC SERVICE CLUB Weds., 4 p.m. (during the school year),
free service learning club for high school students interested in learning about & solving coastal
environmental problems, 1724 Market St, Baytown, 281-420-7128, http://www.baytown.org/city-
hall/departments/parks-recreation/eddie-v-gray-wetlands-education-center/calendar, Next
opportunities Oct. 11 & Oct. 18 learn, enjoy, kids, outside
KAYAK ADVENTURES usually Sat./Sun. & occasional Fri./holiday, times vary guided/interpretive kayak trips on Galveston Bay, kids 7+ may accompany parents, includes
equipment, Galveston, https://kayak.destinationnext.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Location: Coastal Heritage Preserve; Oct. 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Location: Cypress Swamp enjoy, boat, kids, outside
Baytown Nature Center BIRD SURVEY 3rd Thurs., 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., (except summer), 6213
Bayway Dr, call (281) 424-9198, www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Oct. 19 care, bird,
outside
Baytown Nature Center TYKE HIKE some Fri., 10 a.m., 6213 Bayway Dr, call (281) 424-9198,
http://www.baytown.org/city-hall/departments/parks-recreation/baytown-nature-center/calendar, Next
opportunities Oct. 13 & Oct. 20 enjoy, walk, kids, outside
Baytown Nature Center NURTURE NATURE SERIES usually 1st Sat., 10 - 11 a.m., 6213 Bayway
Dr, 281-424-9198, http://www.baytown.org/city-hall/departments/parks-recreation/baytown-nature-
center/calendar, Next opportunity Nov. 4 learn, kids, outside
Baytown Nature Center FULL MOON HIKE one Sat./month., start time varies, enjoy 90 minutes
guided hike by moonlight, for adults/older children, 6213 Bayway Dr, call (281) 424-9198,
http://www.baytown.org/city-hall/departments/parks-recreation/baytown-nature-center/calendar, Next
opportunity Nov. 4 enjoy, walk, kids, outside
GROGAN’S MILL FARMERS MARKET Sat., 8 a.m. – noon, 2230 Buckthorn Pl, Spring. Next
Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 care, farmers, outside
Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center GATOR TALES Weds., 10 - 11 a.m. (summer/winter),
fun/educational series for pre-school children & parents, 1724 Market St, Baytown, 281-420-7128,
http://www.baytown.org/city-hall/departments/parks-recreation/eddie-v-gray-wetlands-education-
center/calendar, Next opportunity TBD learn, enjoy, kids, outside
SUGAR LAND FARMERS MARKET Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Imperial Sugar Land, 198 Sugarland St, Sugar Land Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 care, farmers, outside
CANOEING/KAYAKING/SUP/SURFING daily, rentals, guided tours & lessons available, variety of
locations, Bayou City Adventures, 1520 Silver St., http://bayoucityadventures.org/ enjoy, boat, outside
Jesse Jones Park BICYCLING Daily, trails open for cycling, children must be accompanied, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/ enjoy, cycle, garden, kids, outside
CYPRESS CREEK DAYLILY SOCIETY Meeting 4th Sun., 2 - 4 p.m., (except summer), learn about
gardening with daylilies, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, 281-443-8731
Next Opportunity Oct. 22 care, garden, outside
BRIDGELAND FARMERS MARKET 2nd Sun., 12:30 – 3:30 p.m., parking lot adjacent to the Activity Center in Bridgeland, 16902 North Bridgeland Lake Pkwy, Cypress. Next Opportunity Nov. 12 care, farmers, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Ctr BIRD COUNT usually 2nd Sat., 7 – 10 a.m., 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, www.houstonaudubon.org. Next Opportunity Oct. 14 care, bird, outside
HEARTWOOD MASTER NATURALIST Chapter Meeting 1st Weds., 6 – 8 p.m., for members & prospective members, guest speaker at each meeting, W.G. Jones State Forest Education Bldg., 1328 FM 1488, Conroe, http://woodtmn.org, Next opportunity Nov. 1 learn, meeting, lecture, outside
Katy Prairie Conservancy WORK DAYS Tues., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Fri & Sat, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Indiangrass Preserve, Waller, remove invasives, mulch trails, restore habitat, remove brush, http://www.katyprairie.org/field-days. Next Opportunities Oct. 10, Oct. 13/Oct. 14 & Oct. 17, Oct. 20/Oct. 21 care, garden, outside
CLEAR LAKE SHORES FARMERS’ MARKET Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1020 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 care, farmers, outside
BIKE RIDES various days/times, join group rides, various locations, organized by Bike Barn
locations, http://bikebarn.com/articles/upcoming-rides-pg66.htm enjoy, cycle, outside
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY RECYCLING COALITION 2nd Thurs., 12 – 1:30 p.m., webinar shares
information among those working on waste reduction on college campuses,
http://curc3r.org/webinars/2017-webinar-series/ Next Opportunity Nov. 9, Topic: Food Organics
Waste Prevention & Recovery learn, media, pollution, outside
Sea Center Texas FISH HATCHERY TOURS Tues. - Fri., 9, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., reservations needed, 300 Medical Dr., Lake Jackson, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/ Next opportunities Oct. 10 - Oct. 13/Oct. 14 & Oct. 17 - Oct. 20/Oct. 21 care, enjoy, kids, fish, outside
Sea Center Texas WETLAND EXHIBIT GUIDED TOURS by reservation, see wetlands animals & learn how to attract wildlife, 300 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/ Next opportunity contact them. care, enjoy, kids, animals, outside
CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY Meeting 4th Fri., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., discuss growing
chrysanthemums, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, 281-443-8731 Next
Opportunity Oct. 27 care, garden, outside
Sea Center Texas STORY TIME Sat. & 3rd Fri., check calendar, 300 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/ Next opportunities Oct. 14, Oct. 20, & Oct. 21 care, enjoy, kids, fish, outside
PEARLAND FARMERS MARKET 2nd & 4th Sat., 8 a.m. – noon, Zychlinski Park, 2243 N Grand Blvd, Pearland, Next Opportunity Oct. 14 care, farmers, outside
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory BIRD BANDING 3rd Sat., 8 a.m. – noon, 103 Hwy 332, Lake
Jackson, www.gcbo.org, Next opportunity Oct. 21 care, bird, outside
Mercer Arboretum STORY TIME IN THE GARDEN 3rd Mon., 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., 22306 Aldine
Westfield Rd, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/mercer/. Next opportunity Oct. 16 enjoy, kids, garden,
outside
SIERRA CLUB Monthly Meeting 3rd Weds., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Bay Area Community Ctr, 5002 E. NASA Pkwy, Seabrook, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/ Next Opportunity Oct. 18, Topic: Birds – Messengers on the Wing care, learn, outside
TOMBALL FARMERS’ MARKET Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 205 W. Main, Tomball Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 care, farmers, outside
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Garden VOLUNTEER GARDENING Tues./Thurs., 9 a.m. - noon,
prune, weed, groom plants in Perennial Garden, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble,
http://www.hcp4.net/mercer/. Next opportunities Oct. 10/Oct. 12 & Oct. 17/Oct. 19 care, enjoy,
garden, outside
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Garden LUNCH BUNCH usually 2nd Weds., noon – 2 p.m., learn
about a gardening topic, bring your own lunch, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble,
http://www.hcp4.net/mercer/. Next opportunity TBD, Topic: TBD learn, enjoy, garden, outside
Sea Center Texas YOUTH CATCH & RELEASE FISHING 1st & 3rd Weds., ages 7 – 16, by
reservation only for groups of 10 - 20, 300 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson,
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/ Next opportunity Oct. 18
HIGH ISLAND WORK DAY 2nd Sat., 8:30 a.m. – noon, maintain bird sanctuary, lunch provided, 2088 5th St, High Island, Contact [email protected], Next opportunity Oct. 14 care, bird, outside
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory YOUNG ORNITHOLOGISTS 3rd Sat., 9 a.m., birding & exploring for
kids up to 17, 103 Hwy 332, Lake Jackson, www.gcbo.org, Next opportunity TBD care, bird, kids,
outside
NASSAU BAY FARMERS’ MARKET Sat., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 18045 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay. Next Opportunities Oct. 14 & Oct. 21 care, farmers, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center GUIDED HIKE Sat., 10 – 11 a.m. & 2 – 3 p.m. & Sun. 2 - 3 p.m.,
8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Oct. 14/Oct. 15 & Oct.
21/Oct. 22 enjoy, walk, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center NATURAL HISTORY DEMONSTRATION 1 – 4 p.m., Sat. & Sun.,
learn about bayou animals & their habitat, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next
opportunities Oct. 14/Oct. 15 & Oct. 21/Oct. 22 learn, class, animals, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center ECO-SCHOOLERS Weds./Fri., 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (during school
year), class taught by center biologists for kids 7 – 12, course repeats each week on Weds. & Fri.,
8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Oct. 11 & Oct. 13, Topic:
Exploring Bats & Oct. 18 & Oct. 20, Topic: Spider Web Engineering learn, kids, animals, energy,
water, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center PRAIRIE FRIDAY Fri., 8:30 a.m. – noon, volunteer stewardship of
center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, registration required, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities
Oct. 13 & Oct. 20 care, garden, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center PONTOON BOAT CRUISES most Sat.s, 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and/or
6:30 – 8 p.m.; 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Fees & registration may be required.
http://www.abnc.org Next opportunities Oct. 14 (a.m. & p.m.) & Oct. 21 (a.m. & p.m.) enjoy, boat,
outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center ECO-KIDS Weds. & Fri., 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (during school year),
drop-off program for kids 3 – 6, different nature topic each session, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena,
http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Oct. 11 & Oct. 13, Topic: Tracks & Oct. 18 & Oct. 20, Topic:
Bats learn, enjoy, class, kids, tree, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center GUIDED CANOE TOUR normally 2nd & 4th Sat.s, 8 – 11 a.m., 8500
Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Fees & registration may be required, http://www.abnc.org Next opportunity
Nov. 4 enjoy, boat, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center BOY SCOUTING PROGRAMS usually monthly during school
year, times vary opportunity to earn various badges, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena,
http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Nov. 5, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Tigers: Tigers in the Wild; & 3 – 4:30
p.m., Wolves: Paws on Path; Oct. 15, 2 – 4 p.m., Bears – Fur, Feathers & Ferns; Oct. 22, 1:30 –
4:30 p.m., Webelos: Into the Wild learn, class, kids, walk, animals, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY 8 – noon, 1st & 3rd Sat., 8500 Bay
Area Blvd, Pasadena, registration required, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunity Oct. 21 care,
outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center ECO-TOTS alt. Fri., 9:30 – 11 a.m. (during school year), adult +
kids 18 mo. – 3, different nature topic each session (course repeats for two successive Fri.), includes
story/songs/short hike/etc., 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities
Oct. 13, Topic: Worms; Oct. 20 & Oct. 27, Topic: Coyotes learn, enjoy, class, kids, outside
Brazos Bend State Park BRAZOS RIVER PICKERS 2nd Sat., 5 – 7 p.m. (Oct. – Apr.),
bluegrass/old time music in the park, 21901 FM 762 Rd, Needville, (fee to enter),
www.brazosbend.org Next opportunity TBD enjoy, park, outside
Armand Bayou Nature Center GIRL SCOUTING PROGRAMS usually monthly during the school
year, times vary opportunity to earn various badges, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena,
http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Brownies: Oct. 21, 1 – 3 p.m., Outdoor Art Creator; Juniors:
Oct. 21, 9 a.m. – noon; Outdoor Art Explorer & Oct. 14, 9 a.m. – noon, Flowers; Daisies: Oct. 14, 1
– 2:30 p.m., Nature Walks learn, kids, walk, outside
Brazos Bend State Park BIRD WATCHING HIKE usually every other Fri., 8:30 a.m. & certain
Sat./Sun. (Jan. – May), 21901 FM 762 Rd, Needville, (fee to enter), www.brazosbend.org Next
opportunity TBD enjoy, bird, walk, park, outside
Brazos Bend State Park GUIDED PHOTO HIKE usually 1st Sat., (except Jan.), start time varies,
21901 FM 762 Rd, Needville, (fee to enter), www.brazosbend.org Next opportunity TBD enjoy, photo,
walk, park, outside
MILLIKAN RESERVE FARMERS’ MARKET 3rd Sun., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 19851 FM2154, College Station, Next Opportunity Oct. 15 care, farmers, outside
BOLIVAR BEACH RAMBLE 1st Sat., explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary,
www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Nov. 4 enjoy, bird, walk, outside
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS EXCHANGE Meeting usually 1st Weds., (Feb., May, Aug., Nov.), time varies, potluck meeting to share ideas/resources, location varies, [email protected] http://hunstem.uhd.edu/EEE/ Next opportunity TBD, Details: TBD learn, meeting, kids, outside
GALVESTON COUNTY AUDUBON MEETING & BIRDING FIELD TRIP usually 3rd Sat. & prior
Weds., (except Dec.), time varies, various locations, [email protected],
http://houstonaudubon.org/programs/calendar.html Next opportunity : Meeting: Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Trip:
Oct. 21, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Meeting Topic: Breeding & Winter Plumage – Birds of Alaska, Trip
Location: Galveston’s West End learn, meeting, enjoy, walk, bird, outside
