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JSC employees observing the eclipse outside of the cafeteria (Credit NASAAllison Bills)
In This IssueNational Drive Electric Week through September 17th
ISS Cotton Sustainability ChallengeTotal Solar Eclipse 2017NASA Satellite Measurements of Harvey Rainfall
Join other JSC employees to view at least 14different models of plug-in and all-electric vehiclesRegistered attendees to the Houston eventreport report 1130644 electric miles drivenRegister to attend To carpool to the event thisSaturday at IKEA contact Stacy Shutts atstacyeshuttsnasagov or Dave Hanson atdehansonnasagov
ISS Cotton Sustainability Challenge
Upcoming EventsSeptember 14th ndashLightning on Wheels ElectricVehicle Panel ft Tesla andChevyOpen to the Public Hosted byHouston Renewable EnergyGroup (HREG) For NationalDrive Electric Week600PM - 800PMRice University BioScienceResearch Collaborative
September 16th ndashCar Show at IKEANational Drive Electric Week930AM - 1230PMIKEA7810 Katy FwyHouston TX 77024
Complete details on the competition scoperesources and submission requirementsare available online CASIS and Target will host aseries of educational webinars to provide moreinformation on the competition
It is estimated that to produce one kilogram ofcotton requires thousands of liters of waterAdditionally the intensive use of agriculturalchemicals in cotton farming and production canhave health impacts on workers and surroundingecosystems The deadline for proposals isNovember 1 2017(Credit wwwiss-casisorg)
Total Solar Eclipse 2017
The Total Solar Eclipse occurred on August 21 2017through the middle of the country Look at photos
during the event at JSC and learn about citizen andNASA science that took place across the US
September 19th ndashISS Cotton SustainabilityInformational WebinarThis webinar will provide infoand resources to learn how todesign and submit a proposalfor this ISS NationalLaboratory challenge100PM - 200PMRegister Online
September 19th ndashSustainability Team MeetingWould you like to learn moreabout sustainability at theJohnson Space Center Doyou have ideas for efficiencyat the Center Join us200PM-300PMBuilding 12Room 136
Ongoing Events1st Thursdays ndashHouston Electric AutoAssociation TXRX Want to carpool E-mail Daveat dehansonnasagov630PM - 830PM205 RobertsHouston TX
2nd Mondays ndashHouston Urban GardenersCome to the meetings to learnhow to grow your own foodand find fresh local produceStarts at 630PMMultiservice Center1475 W Gray Houston TX
2nd Thursdays ndashLocal Garden LecturesCome join in a series ofmonthly lectures on a varietyof gardening and yard caretopics These lectures arehosted by Keep PearlandBeautiful and the BrazoriaCounty Master Gardeners
NASA Satellite Measurements of Harvey RainfallOur thoughts are with those who continue to sufferfrom flood damage to their homes and other impactsfrom Harvey Resources such as volunteer crewsand supplies were distributed from the Gilruth untilJSC reopened on Tuesday September 5
To donate building materials for repairs fromflooding the City of Houston Reuse Warehouseaccepts useable [scrap] drywall flooring carpet aswell as potted plants (do not need to be in greatcondition for reuse) to keep materials out of landfills These will be given to non-profits schools and othergovt organizations Several of the associated non-profits are making materials available to all floodvictims Hours for donationpickup are 830AM -430PM on-Tuesday-Friday-Every 2nd and 4th Saturday
Sustainability At JSCldquoMy goal as the JSC CenterOperations Director is tocreate a workingenvironment whereJSC employees feel happycomfortable and productiveto support our missionSimilarly my vision forsustainability is that itrsquossomething we donrsquot eventhink about itrsquos ingrained inour thinking We just do itrdquo
- Joel Walker JSC Center Sustainability Officer
700PM-900PMMultipurpose Room II atRecreation Center andNatatorium54141 Bailey Road Pearland TX 77584
Saturdays ndashNassau Bay Farmerrsquos MarketEnjoy organic produce andother products1000AM ndash 200PM
1st Saturdays ndashNature Nurture Series1000AM ndash 1200PMBaytown Nature Center
2nd Saturdays ndashGuided Canoe TripCome on a guided canoe triparound the bayouReservations are requiredPlease call 713-274-2688800AM ndash 1100AMArmand Bayou Nature Center
1st Sundays ndashBayou Bikers25 to 40 mile bike ride aroundbeautiful HoustonStarts at 800AM
1st amp 3rd Sundays ndashFree Day in NatureHike the trails (guidesavailable) and view the prairieforest marshes and reptileson display1200PM ndash 500PMArmand Bayou Nature Center
Class Times May Vary ndashEcoClasses for KidsEcoClasses are designed tobe hands-on environmentaleducation activities forchildren (Ages 18 months to12) Please call 713-274-2668
to reserve your spot andcheck for current curriculumArmand Bayou Nature Center
Almost Every Day ndashSocial Bike RidesLooking for a groupride BikeHouston iscompiling a list of regularweekly group rides for newand experienced riders
SubscribeHere
Copyright copy 2017 NASA JSC - Sustainability Program All rights reserved
Our mailing address isJSC-Sustainabilitymailnasagov
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Complete details on the competition scoperesources and submission requirementsare available online CASIS and Target will host aseries of educational webinars to provide moreinformation on the competition
It is estimated that to produce one kilogram ofcotton requires thousands of liters of waterAdditionally the intensive use of agriculturalchemicals in cotton farming and production canhave health impacts on workers and surroundingecosystems The deadline for proposals isNovember 1 2017(Credit wwwiss-casisorg)
Total Solar Eclipse 2017
The Total Solar Eclipse occurred on August 21 2017through the middle of the country Look at photos
during the event at JSC and learn about citizen andNASA science that took place across the US
September 19th ndashISS Cotton SustainabilityInformational WebinarThis webinar will provide infoand resources to learn how todesign and submit a proposalfor this ISS NationalLaboratory challenge100PM - 200PMRegister Online
September 19th ndashSustainability Team MeetingWould you like to learn moreabout sustainability at theJohnson Space Center Doyou have ideas for efficiencyat the Center Join us200PM-300PMBuilding 12Room 136
Ongoing Events1st Thursdays ndashHouston Electric AutoAssociation TXRX Want to carpool E-mail Daveat dehansonnasagov630PM - 830PM205 RobertsHouston TX
2nd Mondays ndashHouston Urban GardenersCome to the meetings to learnhow to grow your own foodand find fresh local produceStarts at 630PMMultiservice Center1475 W Gray Houston TX
2nd Thursdays ndashLocal Garden LecturesCome join in a series ofmonthly lectures on a varietyof gardening and yard caretopics These lectures arehosted by Keep PearlandBeautiful and the BrazoriaCounty Master Gardeners
NASA Satellite Measurements of Harvey RainfallOur thoughts are with those who continue to sufferfrom flood damage to their homes and other impactsfrom Harvey Resources such as volunteer crewsand supplies were distributed from the Gilruth untilJSC reopened on Tuesday September 5
To donate building materials for repairs fromflooding the City of Houston Reuse Warehouseaccepts useable [scrap] drywall flooring carpet aswell as potted plants (do not need to be in greatcondition for reuse) to keep materials out of landfills These will be given to non-profits schools and othergovt organizations Several of the associated non-profits are making materials available to all floodvictims Hours for donationpickup are 830AM -430PM on-Tuesday-Friday-Every 2nd and 4th Saturday
Sustainability At JSCldquoMy goal as the JSC CenterOperations Director is tocreate a workingenvironment whereJSC employees feel happycomfortable and productiveto support our missionSimilarly my vision forsustainability is that itrsquossomething we donrsquot eventhink about itrsquos ingrained inour thinking We just do itrdquo
- Joel Walker JSC Center Sustainability Officer
700PM-900PMMultipurpose Room II atRecreation Center andNatatorium54141 Bailey Road Pearland TX 77584
Saturdays ndashNassau Bay Farmerrsquos MarketEnjoy organic produce andother products1000AM ndash 200PM
1st Saturdays ndashNature Nurture Series1000AM ndash 1200PMBaytown Nature Center
2nd Saturdays ndashGuided Canoe TripCome on a guided canoe triparound the bayouReservations are requiredPlease call 713-274-2688800AM ndash 1100AMArmand Bayou Nature Center
1st Sundays ndashBayou Bikers25 to 40 mile bike ride aroundbeautiful HoustonStarts at 800AM
1st amp 3rd Sundays ndashFree Day in NatureHike the trails (guidesavailable) and view the prairieforest marshes and reptileson display1200PM ndash 500PMArmand Bayou Nature Center
Class Times May Vary ndashEcoClasses for KidsEcoClasses are designed tobe hands-on environmentaleducation activities forchildren (Ages 18 months to12) Please call 713-274-2668
to reserve your spot andcheck for current curriculumArmand Bayou Nature Center
Almost Every Day ndashSocial Bike RidesLooking for a groupride BikeHouston iscompiling a list of regularweekly group rides for newand experienced riders
SubscribeHere
Copyright copy 2017 NASA JSC - Sustainability Program All rights reserved
Our mailing address isJSC-Sustainabilitymailnasagov
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
NASA Satellite Measurements of Harvey RainfallOur thoughts are with those who continue to sufferfrom flood damage to their homes and other impactsfrom Harvey Resources such as volunteer crewsand supplies were distributed from the Gilruth untilJSC reopened on Tuesday September 5
To donate building materials for repairs fromflooding the City of Houston Reuse Warehouseaccepts useable [scrap] drywall flooring carpet aswell as potted plants (do not need to be in greatcondition for reuse) to keep materials out of landfills These will be given to non-profits schools and othergovt organizations Several of the associated non-profits are making materials available to all floodvictims Hours for donationpickup are 830AM -430PM on-Tuesday-Friday-Every 2nd and 4th Saturday
Sustainability At JSCldquoMy goal as the JSC CenterOperations Director is tocreate a workingenvironment whereJSC employees feel happycomfortable and productiveto support our missionSimilarly my vision forsustainability is that itrsquossomething we donrsquot eventhink about itrsquos ingrained inour thinking We just do itrdquo
- Joel Walker JSC Center Sustainability Officer
700PM-900PMMultipurpose Room II atRecreation Center andNatatorium54141 Bailey Road Pearland TX 77584
Saturdays ndashNassau Bay Farmerrsquos MarketEnjoy organic produce andother products1000AM ndash 200PM
1st Saturdays ndashNature Nurture Series1000AM ndash 1200PMBaytown Nature Center
2nd Saturdays ndashGuided Canoe TripCome on a guided canoe triparound the bayouReservations are requiredPlease call 713-274-2688800AM ndash 1100AMArmand Bayou Nature Center
1st Sundays ndashBayou Bikers25 to 40 mile bike ride aroundbeautiful HoustonStarts at 800AM
1st amp 3rd Sundays ndashFree Day in NatureHike the trails (guidesavailable) and view the prairieforest marshes and reptileson display1200PM ndash 500PMArmand Bayou Nature Center
Class Times May Vary ndashEcoClasses for KidsEcoClasses are designed tobe hands-on environmentaleducation activities forchildren (Ages 18 months to12) Please call 713-274-2668
to reserve your spot andcheck for current curriculumArmand Bayou Nature Center
Almost Every Day ndashSocial Bike RidesLooking for a groupride BikeHouston iscompiling a list of regularweekly group rides for newand experienced riders
SubscribeHere
Copyright copy 2017 NASA JSC - Sustainability Program All rights reserved
Our mailing address isJSC-Sustainabilitymailnasagov
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
to reserve your spot andcheck for current curriculumArmand Bayou Nature Center
Almost Every Day ndashSocial Bike RidesLooking for a groupride BikeHouston iscompiling a list of regularweekly group rides for newand experienced riders
SubscribeHere
Copyright copy 2017 NASA JSC - Sustainability Program All rights reserved
Our mailing address isJSC-Sustainabilitymailnasagov
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
