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To search this document, right click & select “find” (for Mac, command-F). Search using the key words listed below, by date (MMM. ##), or by specific location outside Houston. Key words: • enjoy/learn/care • Houston/outside (of Houston) • lecture/meeting/class/conference • water/beach/pollution/energy/garden/park/tree/walk/fish/boat/cycle/climb/s wim/camp/bird/photo/horse/animals (other than fish/bird/horse) • recycle • media (film, television, radio, webinar) • kids • farmers (market) Use Control-Click to activate links to websites & e-mail addresses ENJOY, LEARN ABOUT, AND CARE FOR GOD’S GOOD CREATION UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSTON SUNDAY EVENING CONVERSATIONS on CREATION: THE STATE of the WATERS Jan. 31, 6 – 7 p.m., online web meeting, professor presents on state of water, with Q&A afterward, contact [email protected] for invitation learn, lecture, media, water, Houston REI LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING BASICS Feb. 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn tips from expert on keeping your pack light, 7538 Westheimer, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, walk, Houston MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY GREEN GALA Feb. 4, fundraiser for park, contact [email protected] for more information. care, park, Houston Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center PAIN & WOUND MANAGMENT Feb. 1, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., learn how to manage pain/wound in injured wild animals, 10801 Hammerly Blvd., http://www.twrc- houston.org/ learn, care, class, animals, Houston DESIGNING OUR GREEN HOMES & COMMUNITIES thru PERMACULTURE Feb. 6 – Mar. 13, times vary, (2/6): 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., UH, Topic: Smart Communities, (2/7): 1 – 5 p.m., Topic: Urban EcoHouse Tour, (2/14): 12 – 4 p.m., UH, Topic: Bioregional Organizing, Economics & Design, (2/21): 12 – 4 p.m., Japhet Creek Community, Topic: Urban EcoHouse, (2/28): 12 – 4 p.m., Japhet Creek, Topic: Renewable Energy & Natural Building, (3/6): 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Animal Farm, Topic: Hands-On Renewable Energy & Natural Building, (3/13): 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Japhet Creek, Topic: Tomorrow’s EcoVillages & Sustainable Communities, www.urbanharvest.org learn, class, garden, Houston NIGHT HIKES Jan. 27 & Jan. 28, 7 p.m., (1/27): join group hike along Buffalo Bayou, meet at Water Works, 105 Sabine St., (1/28): join group 5mi. hike in George Bush Park, meet 1600 S. TX-6, http://www.meetup.com/joinneo/events/ enjoy, walk, park, water, Houston Sheldon Lake State Park FISHING SKILLS Jan. 31, 1 – 2 p.m., kids learn to tie knots, i.d. fish, where to fish, how to be good stewards,14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon- lake/park_events learn, class, park, kids, fish, Houston Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr NATURALLY WILD FAMILIES: GEOCACHING Feb. 6, 1 - 3 p.m., beginner class on geocaching, learn to use GPS & practice around arboretum, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ learn, class, kids, walk, Houston PLANTING on the PARKWAY Feb. 6, 9 – 11 a.m., plant trees at Buffalo Bend Nature Park, 2300 S/Sgt. Macario Garcia, www.buffalobayou.org care, park, water, Houston WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL Jan. 27 & Jan. 28, 7 – 9 p.m., 22 short documentary films on variety of environmental topics, 11 shown each evening, River Oaks Theatre, http://www.cechouston.org/ learn, media, Houston Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr INTRO. to ILLUSTRATION: NATURE UNDER the MICROSCOPE Feb. 6, 2 - 4 p.m., learn basics of pen/ink & watercolor using microscopic organisms, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ learn, class, animals, Houston OWL PROWL Feb. 26, 7 – 9 p.m., learn about owls, meet live rehabilitated owls, take hike to search for owls, Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center, 3997 River Dr., http://www.houstonaudubon.org/default.aspx/MenuItemID/484/MenuGroup/Education.htm enjoy, learn, bird, walk, Houston TRANSPORTATION TOWN HALL Jan. 29, 6 – 8 p.m., discussion of Houston’s transportation challenges & possible solutions, Houston Technology Ctr, 410 Pierce, also live streamed and televised, see calendar at www.cechouston.org learn, meeting, media, pollution, Houston Houston Museum of Natural Science THE PLANET RE-MADE: GEOENGINEERING Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m., lecture exploring history, politics & science of geoengineering, see www.hmns.org for current show times learn, lecture, Houston Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr FAMILY OWL PROWL Feb. 6, 6 - 8 p.m., learn about owls, search for them in the woods by moonlight, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ enjoy, learn, kids, walk, bird, Houston LEARN to GO ORGANIC SEMINAR Feb. 2, 9 a.m., complete minicourse for professionals only, Bayou Bend, 5003 Memorial Dr., https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-how-to-go-organic-seminar- tickets-19432708755 learn, class, garden, Houston Houston Museum of Natural Science GROWING FRUIT TREES in SMALL SPACE Jan. 27, 10 a.m. – noon, & Jan. 30, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., class on the topic, two sessions of same class, see www.hmns.org for current show times learn, class, tree, garden, Houston Discovery Green SKATING thru Jan. 30 (Mon. – Thurs., 4 – 6 p.m., Fri./Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.) skating on recycled water “lake”, http://www.discoverygreen.com enjoy, kids, park, Houston SUSTAINABLE LIVING through PERMACULTURE Jan. 31, 12:30 – 5:30 p.m., 2 courses to learn design principles of permaculture, Wheeler Ave. at Cullen, www.urbanharvest.org learn, class, garden, Houston SCIENCE CAFÉ: HOW DO PLANETS FORM? Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m., presentation by scientist followed by discussion, Black Lab Pub, 4100 Montrose, https://naturalsciences.rice.edu/ShowContent.aspx?id=2508 learn, meeting, Houston Houston Museum of Natural Science SECRET OCEAN, JOURNEY TO SPACE 3D, & DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D Jan. & Feb., films showing at theater, see www.hmns.org for current show times enjoy, learn, media, Houston Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary WINTER BIRDS of the UPPER TX COAST Jan. 26, 7 – 8:45 p.m., learn about winter birds & their habitats, 440 Wilchester Blvd., followed by WINTER BIRDS FIELD TRIP Jan. 30, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., trip to view winter birds discussed in class, various locations, http://www.houstonaudubon.org/default.aspx/MenuItemID/733/MenuGroup/Birding.htm learn, class, enjoy, bird, Houston, outside TOUR de TACO BIKE RIDE Feb. 5, 7 p.m., join group bike ride, meet Market Square Park, http://www.meetup.com/joinneo/events/ enjoy, cycle, Houston Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr INTRO. to ACRYLIC PAINTING: STILL LIFE with NATURE’S BOUNTY Jan. 30, 2 - 4 p.m., learn basics while painting beautiful produce, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ learn, class, Houston OWL PROWL Feb. 12, 7 – 9 p.m., learn about owls, meet live rehabilitated owls, take hike to search for owls, Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd, http://www.houstonaudubon.org/default.aspx?menuitemid=166 enjoy, learn, bird, walk, Houston Nature Discovery Center BEGINNING BIRDING for KIDS Jan. 30, 9 – 10:15 a.m. (every other Sat. thru 3/26), kids learn to use binoculars & bird books, how to i.d. birds, 7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ learn, class, kids, bird, Houston PROJECTIVE INFRASTRUCTURES Jan. 27, 7 p.m., 3 experts lecture on discuss repurposing of infrastructure for green space, Museum of Fine Arts, Brown Auditorium, https://signup.rice.edu/projectiveinfrastructures/ learn, lecture, park, Houston Sheldon Lake State Park SUNRISE PHOTOGRAPHY Jan. 30, 6:30 - 8 a.m., takes photos at sunrise in park, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake/park_events enjoy, photo, park, Houston ENERGY STAR PORTFOLIO MANAGER TRAINING Jan. 28, 10 – 11 a.m., free online training in use of most popular building management tool from the EPA, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4633795369979383819 learn, lecture, energy, water, Houston GROWING ORGANIC VEGETABLES SERIES Jan. 28, 6:30 – 9 p.m., (every other week thru May 19) first session in comprehensive courses covering everything you need to know about growing organic vegetables, U.H., Central Campus, McElhinney Hall, www.urbanharvest.org learn, class, garden, Houston Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office FRUIT TREE SALE Jan. 30, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., purchase fruit trees, 3033 Bear Creek Dr., http://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/ care, tree, garden, Houston Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center BASIC WILDLIFE REHABILITATION Jan. 30 & Jan. 31, learn how to care for injured wild animals, 10801 Hammerly Blvd., http://www.twrc-houston.org/ learn, care, class, animals, Houston FRUIT TREE TRAINING & PRUNING Feb. 6, Feb. 13 & Feb. 27, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., learn to prune/train fruit trees, first session in classroom at University of St. Thomas, Malloy Hall, 3812 Yoakum St., following two sessions outdoors at 610 West Loop/Stella Link, www.urbanharvest.org learn, class, tree, garden, Houston ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSTON Sheldon Lake State Park PRAIRIE RESTORATION Tues., 8 – 11:30 a.m. ongoing restoration of tall grass prairie, 14140 Garrett Rd, http://prairiepartner.org/ Next Opportunities Jan. 26 & Feb. 2 enjoy, park, garden, Houston Houston Zoo WILD WHEELS usually 2nd Thurs., 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. activities for kids 3 and under & parent, www.houstonzoo.org Next Opportunity Feb. 2 enjoy, kids, animals, Houston Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary FAMILY WORK DAY usually 4th Sat., 9 a.m. – noon, maintain bird sanctuary, children 5+ welcome, 440 Wilchester Blvd., register with [email protected], www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Feb. 27 care, kids, Houston FIRST SATURDAY BIKE GIVEAWAY 1st Sat., 12 – 6 p.m., enjoy food/drink & a chance to win a bike, Doc’s, 1303 Westheimer, https://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!calendar Next Opportunity Feb. 6 enjoy, cycle, Houston Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr TADPOLE TROOPERS one Sat./month, 9 – 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.