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ENJOY, LEARN ABOUT, AND CARE FOR GOD’S GOOD CREATION UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSTON

INTERFAITH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EVENT Mar. 30, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., build garden for disadvantaged youth at 4706 Idaho, 713-372-7345 or [email protected] to register. care, garden, kids, Houston

ENVIRONMENTAL POETRY & PUNS Apr. 1, 6:30 – 8 p.m., poetry readings & comedy, Georgia's Market, 420 Main St., RSVP 713-524-4232. enjoy, lecture, Houston

2014 TRASH BASH Mar. 29, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., stormwater wetland at Brays Bayou/Mason Park (541 South 75th Street), 281-486-1241. care, Houston

HAVASUPAI WATERFALL ADVENTURE Q&A / Planning Mar. 28, 7 – 10 p.m., for upcoming trip, London Sizzler Indian Bar & Grill, 6690 Southwest Fwy, http://www.meetup.com/eclecticoutdoors/events/170250122/. enjoy, walk, meeting, Houston, outside

GREEN BUILDING TOUR Mar. 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Julia Ideson Library, 550 McKinney St., 832- 394-9050. learn, care, walk, Houston

ORGANIC CONTAINER GARDENING Class Mar. 29, 10:30 – 12:30 p.m., Westbury Community Garden, 12581 Dunlap St., www.urbanharvest.org. care, learn, class, garden, Houston

ELEVATION TRAINING NIGHT HIKE Mar. 27, 7 – 9 p.m., Sabine St. & Memorial Dr., http://www.meetup.com/eclecticoutdoors/events/170201532/. enjoy, walk, Houston

URBAN HARVEST SPRING FLING Apr. 5, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., potluck, planting/recipe demonstrations, garden/prairie tours, 9710 Runnymeade Drive, [email protected]. learn, care, enjoy, garden, Houston

COMMUNITY PERMABLITZ Mar. 29, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., assist Plant it Forward (refugee assistance program) with work in the Westbury Community Garden, Dunlop at Fonmeadow, http://www.transitionhouston.org/content/community-permablitz. care, garden, Houston

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center WILD FOR WILDLIFE Family Fun Day Mar. 30, 1- 5 p.m., Hammerly Blvd., bring paper towels or Northern ultra plush to donate, RSVP 713-468-8972, x154. enjoy, learn, kids, animals, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM AL FRESCO GALA Apr. 4, 6 – 7 p.m., fundraiser for the center, dining/dancing, 832-525-0279. enjoy, care, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center EARTH DAY EVENT Apr. 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., family fun, www.houstonarboretum.org. enjoy, care, learn, kids, Houston

CLIMATE SOLUTIONS? HOUSTON UPDATE Mar. 26, 6 – 8- p.m., City of Houston Houston Permitting Center,1002 Washington Avenue, 832-394-9050. learn, lecture, Houston

MEMORIAL PARK FUN RUN Apr. 5, 7:30 a.m., fundraiser for the park, https://thedriven.net/memorial-park-conservancy.race_reg/eid/876023679. care, enjoy, walk, Houston

ADULT PADDLING Class Apr. 2, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Learn to kayak, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, http://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/events/171884612/. enjoy, learn, class, boat, Houston

KAYAK POLO Apr. 2, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, http://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/events/171884912/. enjoy, boat, Houston

NATIONAL GREEN WEEK 2014 any week before end of April, event to empower schools to engage in sustainability focused lessons, projects, activities. www.greeneducationfoundation.org/. care, learn, kids, class, Houston, outside

HOUSTON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY: the QUALITY of LIFE ATLAS Mar. 26, 1 – 7 p.m., various speakers, Duncan Hall, Rice Univ., 6100 Main St, https://shellcenter.rice.edu/Content.aspx?id=2147484339. learn, conference, Houston

URBAN FARMER Lecture Series Mar. 25, Apr. 1, 8, 15, 6 – 8:30 p.m., Training for small agricultural business, Bear Creek Community Center, 3033 Bear Creek Dr., 281-855-5614. learn, care, lecture, garden, Houston

SIMS BAYOU 10mi. HIKE Mar. 30, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area- Trails-More/events/162086602/. enjoy, walk, Houston

The Wildlife Center of OILED WILDLIFE RESPONSE Training Workshop Mar. 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. or Mar. 29, 9 a.m. – 4p.m., 7007 Katy Road, [email protected] care, learn, class, animals, Houston

2014 RIVER, LAKES, ‘N BAYOUS TRASH BASH Mar. 29, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., various locations, http://www.trashbash.org/sites.html. care, Houston, outside

WILLOW WATERHOLE ANNUAL Meeting Mar. 27, 7 p.m., guest speaker ,Dr. John Lienhard of “Engines of Our Ingenuity”, http://wwgc.org/contactus.html. learn, meeting, lecture, Houston

GREEN the PRAIRIE Apr. 5, 8 a.m. – noon, plant native grasses, 15315 Beaumont Hwy, 281-456- 2800 x230. care, enjoy, garden, Houston

HERMANN PARK KITE FESTIVAL Mar. 29, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., hermannpark.org/kitefestival. enjoy, Houston

DOG WALK to benefit HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY Apr. 5, 8 a.m., 1 mi. dog walk, participants receive Rockets ticket, proceeds to create dog park, http://www.nba.com/rockets/community/2014-dog-walk. care, enjoy, walk, animals, Houston

5k WALK to benefit THE WOODS PROJECT Apr. 5, 8 – 11 a.m., fundraiser for organization that gives inner city kids outdoor experiences, Ripley House, 4401 Navigation Blvd, www.walkforthewoodsproject.org. enjoy, care, walk, Houston ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSTON

RECYCLE ALMOST ANYTHING http://texastakeback.com/, a comprehensive guide to recycling. recycle, Houston, outside, media

Wildlife Center VOLUNTEER TRAINING 2nd Sat., 10 – 11:30 a.m., 7007 Katy Rd, 713 861-9453. Next opportunity Apr. 12. learn, care, animals, Houston, class

JAPHET CREEK RESTORATION every other Sat. beginning Mar. 29, 8:30 a.m. –noon, Clinton Dr. & Emile St., 713-492-9397. Next Opportunity Mar. 29. care, Houston

BAT PRESENTATION 1st & 3rd Fri.s, 5 – 5:30 p.m., Waugh Street Bridge Allen Pkwy & Waugh. Next Opportunity Apr 4. learn, enjoy,animals, Houston

TRANSITION HOUSTON Monthly Meeting 1st Tues., 7 – 9 p.m., Group supporting transition from oil dependency to local resilience, location varies, www.transitionhouston.org. Next Opportunity Apr. 1.learn, meeting, Houston

BAYOU BIKERS 1st Sun., 8 a.m., meet at Market Square, bike 25 – 40 miles. Next opportunity Apr. 6. enjoy, cycle, Houston

NATURALIST EXPLORERS 1st Sat., 9 a.m., Children 5 – 8, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org for fees. Next Opportunity Apr. 5. learn, kids, class, Houston

Rice University FARMERS MARKET Tues, 3:30 – 7 p.m., 5491 Greenbriar. Next Opportunities Mar. 25 & Apr. 1. care, farmers, Houston,

TADPOLE TROUPERS 1st Sat., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.,, Children 3 – 5 with parent, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org for fees, Next Opportunity Apr. 5. enjoy, learn, kids, class, walk, Houston

HOME SCHOOL SCIENCE CLASSES 3 Mon.s/month, 1 – 3 p.m., Ages 5 – 12, different unit each month, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org for fees, Next Opportunities Mar. 24 & Mar. 31. learn, kids, class, Houston

CITY HALL FARMERS MARKET Weds., 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 901 Bagby. Next Opportunities Mar. 26 & Apr. 2. care, farmers, Houston

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY Monthly Meeting 3rd Thurs., 7 – 9:30 p.m., Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, Next opportunity Apr. 17. learn, meeting, lecture, 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 Apr. 26. care,recycle, Houston

City of Houston MATTRESS RECYCLING 2240 Central Street or 5565 Kirkpatrick. Wed. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Daylight Savings Time) & 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Non-Daylight Savings Time) care,recycle, Houston

TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE on PBS Sat.s, 3 p.m., Next opportunities Mar. 29 & Apr. 5. learn, Houston, outside, animals, media

YOUR LIVABLE GARDEN Radio Show Sat., 6 – 8 a.m. KSEV 700 AM & Sun., 9 – 11 a.m. KPRC 950 AM. Next opportunities Mar. 29/Mar. 30 & Apr. 5/Apr. 6 . learn, Houston, garden, media

HOGG SANCTUARY BIRD SURVEY 1st Mon., 8:30 - 11 a.m., 1 Westcott St., Contact Aaron at [email protected] or 713-781-1372, Next opportunity Apr. 7. care, Houston, bird

BIRD COUNT 3rd Sat., 8 – 11 a.m., Willow Waterhole Reserve, http://wwgc.org/, Next opportunity Apr. 19. care, Houston, bird

CHIMNEY SWIFT COUNT Tues., 6 – 7 p.m., Pershing Middle School, 3838 Blue Bonnet Blvd, www.houstonaudubon.org, Next opportunities Mar. 25 & Apr. 1. care, Houston, bird

MASTER NATURALIST Monthly Meeting 1st. Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., guest speaker at each meeting, Judson Robinson Jr. Recreation Center, 2020 Hermann Dr., Next opportunity Apr. 3. learn, lecture, meeting, Houston

Sheldon Lake State Park PRAIRIE RESTORATION Tues., 8 – 11:30 a.m. 15315 Beaumont Hwy, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/sheldon-lake, Next opportunities Mar. 25 & Apr. 1. care, Houston

Sheldon Lake State Park WETLAND RESTORATION Wed.s, 9 a.m. – noon, 15315 Beaumont Hwy, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/sheldon-lake, Next opportunities Mar. 26 & Apr. 2. care, Houston

Sheldon Lake State Park GUIDED NATURE TOUR & FAMILY FISHING Sat.s & Sun.s 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.,15315 Beaumont Hwy, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/sheldon-lake, Next Opportunities Mar. 29/Mar.30 & Apr. 5/Apr. 6. enjoy, Houston, walk, fish, kids

Hermann Park BIRD SURVEY 2nd Mon., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Call Jim or Harlan at 713-932-1639, Next Opportunity Apr. 14. care, Houston, bird

PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE Subcommittee Meeting 3rd Thurs, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Houston Galveston Area Council, 3555 Timmons Lane, Call 713-993-2497, Next opportunity Apr. 17. learn, cycle, meeting, Houston

EASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET Sat.s, 8 a.m. – noon, 300 Richmond Ave. Next Opportunities Mar. 29 & Apr. 5. care, farmers, Houston HOUSTON AUDUBON FIELD TRIPS 3rd Sat., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., www.houstonaudubon.org, Next opportunity Apr. 19. enjoy, 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 Apr. 9. learn, meeting, Houston

HOUSTON URBAN GARDENERS Meeting 2nd Mon., 6:30 pm, 1475 W. Gray, 832-395-7333, Next opportunity Apr. 14. care, learn, meeting, Houston

Nature Discovery Center, NATURE STORY TIME Wed.s, 4 – 5 p.m., 7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/, Next opportunities Mar. 26 & Apr. 2. learn, enjoy, kids, Houston OUTDOOR NATURE CLUB, ORNITHOLOGY Meeting 1st Mon., 6:30 – 8 p.m., 713-664-5206, Bayland Community Ctr, 6400 Bissonet, Speaker each month, Next opportunity Apr. 7. 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. Mar. 27 & Apr. 3. care, farmers, Houston NATIVE PRAIRIES ASSOCIATION of TEXAS Meeting 4th Thurs., 6:30 – 8:45 p.m., Bayland Community Ctr, 6400 Bissonet, Speaker each month, Next opportunity Mar. 27. learn, Houston, meeting, lecture

ZOO BEATS at Whole Foods Market Kirby last Thurs., 7 – 8 p.m., All proceeds from bar sales donated to Houston Zoo conservation efforts. Next Opportunity Mar. 27. care, animals, Houston

ENJOY, LEARN ABOUT, AND CARE FOR GOD’S GOOD CREATION UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE HOUSTON

STORM HILL COUNTRY CHALLENGE Mountain Bike Race Mar. 29, noon,& Mar. 30, 7a.m. http://ghorba.org/events/races. enjoy, cycle, outside

DAVIS HILL STATE PARK SERVICE OUTING Mar. 29, 8 – 11 a.m., meet at Subway.140 Truly Plaza, Cleveland, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/170484342/. care, enjoy, walk, outside

GROWING THE SEEDS Conference Apr. 3 – 5, outdoor & environmental education conference, Sam Houston National Forest, Huntsville, $120, register at 936-594-7074. learn, conference, kids,outside

PECKERWOOD GARDENS TRIP Apr. 4, visit to private rare plant garden, Hempstead, Reservations 281-443-8731. enjoy, learn, garden, outside

BATTERIES,OIL, PAINT,ANTIFREEZE, & ELECTRONICS COLLECTION EVENT Mar. 29, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Ellington Airport/ Neighborhood Recycling Center, 713-837-9164. care, recycle, outside

Jesse Jones Park SPRING CREEK PONTOON BOAT TOURS Apr, 5, 9 a.m. – noon, http://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/171242102/ , 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, www.hcp4.net/jones/ enjoy, learn, boat, outside

TEXAS TRAILS & ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION Conference Mar. 26 – 28. Sheraton, downtown Fort Worth, http://texastrails.biketexas.org/2014/. learn, conference, outside

BACKPACKING in ZION Apr. 3, 6 a.m. – Apr. 8, 3 p.m., join a group trip, http://www.meetup.com/eclecticoutdoors/events/161312402/. enjoy, walk, outside

Jesse Jones Park GARDENING DAZE Mar. 26, 8:30 – 10 a.m., Plant i.d. and weeding, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, www.hcp4.net/jones/ care, learn, garden, outside

LAWTHER DEER PARK PRAIRIE GRAND OPENING Apr. 5, all day, tour & evening dinner with speaker, LaPorte, register [email protected]. enjoy, learn, walk, outside

Jesse Jones Park TEXAS INVASIVES CITIZEN SCIENTIST Training Mar. 29, 9 a.m. – 4p.m., 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, www.hcp4.net/jones/ learn, care, class, outside

AUSTIN TRIP – HIKING, KAYAKING & CLIMBING Mar. 30, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., take Megabus (815 Pierce St.) to Austin, http://www.meetup.com/eclecticoutdoors/events/167361682/. enjoy, walk, boat, outside

Environmental Documentary Screening: BAG IT Mar. 25, 7 p.m., George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, 8125 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands, 281-363-2723. learn, media, outside

JACK BROOKS PARK Group Ride Mar. 26, 6 p.m., http://ghorba.org/trails/jack-brooks-park. enjoy, cycle, outside

Jesse Jones Park PARK VOLUNTEERS Meeting Mar. 31, 7 p.m., introduction to volunteer work at park, 20634 Kenswick Dr., Humble, www.hcp4.net/jones/. care, learn, outside

EARTHDAY GREENUP Mar. 29, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., clean-up event in The Woodlands, 281-210- 3800. care, outside ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE HOUSTON

NECHES RIVER ADVENTURE Sat.s, 10 a.m. – noon, Riverfront Park, Beaumont, boat trip in National Preserve, 409-651-5326 for tickets. Next Opportunities Mar. 29 & Apr. 5. enjoy, boat, outside

KINGWOOD FARMERS MARKET Thurs., 3 – 7 p.m., Town Center Park, 8 North Main St., Kingwood. Next Opportunities Mar. 27 & Apr. 3. care, farmers, outside

Clear Lake SIERRA CLUB Monthly Meeting 3rd Weds., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., speaker at each meeting, Bay Area Community Center, 5002 E. Nasa Pkwy, Seabrook, http://www.meetup.com/Houston- Sierra-Club-Outings/events/159510362/, Next Opportunity, Apr. 16. learn, care, lecture, meeting, outside

ATTWATER PRAIRIE CHICKEN VAN TOURS 1st. Sat.s, 8 – 10 a.m., Attwater Prairie Chicken , Eagle Lake, Call (979) 234-3021, ext. 221 or 223, Next opportunity Apr. 5. enjoy, bird, outside

KATY FARMERS MARKET Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., La Centerra, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy. Next Opportunities Mar. 29 & Apr. 5. 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, Educational talks & birding information. Call 281- 444-6204 for information, Next opportunity Apr. 15. learn, meeting, lecture, outside

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING 1st Sat., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Kingwood Metro Park & Ride, Next opportunity Apr. 5. care, recycle, outside

BIRD WALK, Wed.s, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Kleb Woods Nature Center, 20303 Draper Rd, Tomball, 281-357-5324. Next opportunities Mar. 26 & Apr. 2. 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/156612792/, Next opportunity Apr. 5. care, outside Baytown Nature Center, 6213 Bayway Dr, BIRD SURVEY 3rd Thurs., 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.; 6213 Bayway Dr, Call (281) 424-9198 or go to www.baytownnaturecenter.org, Next opportunity Apr. 17. care, outside, bird

NURTURE NATURE SERIES 1st Sat., 10 -11 a.m.,.$3 fee, Baytown Nature Center, 6213 Bayway Dr, Next opportunity Apr. 5. learn, outside GROGAN’S MILL FARMERS MARKET Sat.s, 8 a.m. – noon, 2230 Buckthorn Pl, Spring. Next Opportunities Mar. 29 & Apr. 5. care, farmers, outside

SUGAR LAND FARMERS MARKET Sat.s, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Imperial Sugar Land, 198 Sugarland St, Sugar Land. Next Opportunities Mar. 29 & Apr. 5. care, farmers, outside

INTERPRETING NATURE WORKSHOP 4th Sat.,9 – 11 a.m. Spring Creek Greenway & Nature Center, 130 Riley Fuzzel Rd, Spring. http://www.springcreekgreenway.org/naturecenter.htm, Next opportunity Apr. 19. learn, class, outside

Baytown Nature Center TYKE HIKE Fri.s, 10 – 11 a.m., pre-school children with adult, 6313 Bayway Drive, Baytown, 281-424-9198. Next opportunities Mar. 28 & Apr. 4 enjoy, learn, walk, kids, 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 Apr. 13. care, farmers, outside

TOAD TUESDAYS 2nd Tues.,6:30 – 8 p.m. Spring Creek Greenway & Nature Center, 130 Riley Fuzzel Rd, Spring. http://www.springcreekgreenway.org/naturecenter.htm, Next opportunity Apr. 8. learn, kids, animals, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Ctr BIRD COUNT 2nd Sat., 7 – 10 a.m., 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org. Next Opportunity Apr. 12. 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 Farm to Market Road 1488, Conroe, http://heartwoodtmn.org, Next opportunity Apr. 2. learn, meeting, lecture, outside

Sea Center Texas FISH FEEDING Weds. & Fri., 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., 300 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/, Next opportunities Mar. 26/Mar. 28 & Apr. 2/Apr. 4. care, enjoy, kids, fish, outside

Katy Prairie Conservancy, FIELD DAY 3rd Thurs & 3rd Sat., at Indiangrass Preserve's Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery. Water, weed, and pot seedlings, E-mail [email protected] for information, Next Opportunities Apr. 17 & Apr. 19. care, outside, garden

BOLIVAR MARSH WORK DAY 2nd Thurs., 9 a.m. – noon, at 2705 Hwy 87, about 3 miles north of Pt. Bolivar ferry landing, Contact Flo Hannah at [email protected], Next opportunity Apr. 10. care, outside

Jesse Jones Park - SUNDAY BICYCLING Sun.s, 8 a.m. – noon, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/, Next opportunities Mar. 30 & Apr. 6. enjoy, cycle, outside

PEARLAND FARMERS MARKET 2nd & 4th Sat.s, 8 a.m. – noon, Zychlinski Park, 2243 N Grand Blvd, Pearland. Next Opportunities Apr. 12 & Apr. 26. care, farmers, outside

Jesse Jones Park MONDAY MORNING BIRDING 3rd Mon., 8 – 10 a.m.; 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/, Next opportunity Apr. 21. enjoy, bird, outside

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, BIRD BANDING 3rd Sat., 8 a.m – noon, 103 Hwy 332, Lake Jackson, www.gcbo.org, Next opportunity Apr. 19. 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 Apr. 21. enjoy, kids, outside

SIERRA WALKERS Sat., 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., 3-mile walk, meet across the street from Nassau Bay Post Office,18214 Upper Bay Rd, Clear Lake, 281-333-5693. Next Opportunities Mar. 29 & Apr. 5. enjoy, walk, outside

Mercer Arboretum LUNCH BUNCH 2nd Weds, Bring a lunch & learn about gardening, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/mercer/, Next Opportunity Apr. 9. learn, garden, outside Nature Center MOMMY & ME CLASSES, every other Fri thru 5/23, 9:30 – 11 a.m., 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Fees & registration may be required. http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunity Mar. 28. learn, kids, class, animals, outside Armand Bayou Nature Center GUIDED HIKE Sat.s, 10 – 11 a.m., 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Fees & registration may be required, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Mar. 29 & Apr. 5. enjoy, walk, outside Armand Bayou Nature Center OWL PROWL AND NIGHT HIKE 3rd Sat. , 7 – 9 p.m.; kids over 6 welcome, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Fees & registration may be required. http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunity Apr. 19. enjoy, learn, walk, bird, kids, outside Armand Bayou Nature Center SUNDAYS IN NATURE 3rd Sun., 1 – 3 p.m.; 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Fees & registration may be required. http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunity Apr. 20. enjoy, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Center PONTOON BOAT CRUISES Sat.s, 8 a.m. – 9:30a.m. & at sunset; 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Fees & registration may be required. http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities, Mar. 29 & Apr. 5. enjoy, boat, outside Armand Bayou Nature Center ECO-KIDS CLASSES Twice a month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Fri.s., 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Fees & registration may be required. http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunity Apr. 4. learn, class, kids, outside Armand Bayou Nature Center GUIDED CANOE TOUR 8 – 11 a.m., 2nd & 4th Sat.s, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Fees & registration may be required, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Apr. 12 & Apr. 26. enjoy, boat, outside Armand Bayou Nature Center NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WALK 2nd Sat., time varies, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Fees & registration may be required, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunity Apr. 12. enjoy, photo, outside - BIRD WATCHING HIKE Fri.s, 8 a.m., 21901 FM 762 Rd, Needville, (fee to enter), www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/brazos-bend, Next opportunities Mar. 28 & Apr. 4. enjoy, bird, walk, outside