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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 HTX BIKE FEST Dec. 13, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., swap meet, vendor exhibits & demos, cycling contests, food/drink, donations buy bikes for kids, Market Square Park, https://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!calendar enjoy, cycle, park, kids, Houston USING SIMPLE MODELS in CLIMATE EDUCATION Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., science educator from National Center for Atmospheric Research speaks on various models to educate students about climate change, webinar, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6452873585196379906 learn, pollution, kids, Houston Nature Discovery Center PHOTOS with SANTA Dec. 5, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., free photo to center visitors, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ care, enjoy, photo, Houston Nature Discovery Center TREE I.D. WALK Dec. 5, 10 a.m., guided walk to learn to i.d. trees, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ learn, enjoy, walk, tree, Houston Nature Discovery Center WALK on the WILD SIDE Dec. 12, 10 a.m., one hour family-friendly nature walk in park to explore nature, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ enjoy, learn, walk, kids, animals, Houston A WORLD of HEALTH DISCUSSION COURSE Dec. 2, 6 – 7 p.m., join conversation on interactions of human health and the environment, Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2353 Rice Blvd, text for course available from www.nwei.org, [email protected] learn, class, Houston Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center HOLIDAY at the CABIN Dec. 5, 6 – 8 p.m., crafts, hot chocolate/cider, treats, movie, nature store shopping, raffles & more, 3997 River Dr., see calendar at www.houstonaudubon.org care, kids, bird, Houston ROSELAND/GRAY & TAFT RECONSTRUCTION DESIGN Meeting Dec. 7, 6 p.m., learn how redesign impacts cyclists and others, Metro Multipurpose Ctr, 1475 W. Gray, https://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!calendar learn, meeting, cycle, Houston NIGHT HIKES Dec. 1, Dec. 2, Dec. 3, 7 p.m., (12/1 & 12/2): join group hike along Buffalo Bayou, meet at Water Works, 105 Sabine St., (12/3): join group 5mi. hike in Terry Hershey Park, meet at east side of parking lot, near white gate, http://www.meetup.com/joinneo/events/ enjoy, walk, park, water, Houston COASTAL FLOOD EXPOSURE MAPPING Dec. 8, noon – 1 p.m., live webinar on how to create local flood maps, plus self-guided session (complete before webinar), https://events- na3.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/1005979616/en/events/event/shared/default_template_si mple/event_landing.html?sco-id=1657112984&_charset_=utf-8 learn, class, water, Houston Discovery Green SKATING thru Jan. 30, 2016 (Mon. – Thurs., 4 – 6 p.m., Fri./Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.) SKATE with SANTA Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m., skating on recycled water “lake”, Discounted price on Dec. 7 & Dec. 14, http://www.discoverygreen.com enjoy, kids, park, Houston Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary INVASIVE SPECIES WORKSHOP Dec. 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., learn to be a citizen scientist who monitors & reports on arrival and dispersion of invasive species, 440 Wilchester Blvd., http://www.houstonaudubon.org/default.aspx?act=Newsletter.aspx&category=News&newsletterid=22 54&menugroup=Sanctuaries learn, care, class, Houston Houston Zoo ZOO YOGA Dec. 12, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m., kids 4 – 10 with parent enjoy yoga while learning about different animals/habitats, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.houstonzoo.org/zoolights/ enjoy, animals, kids, Houston CAN YOU DIG THIS Screening Dec. 1 & Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., award-winning documentary about community gardens in south central Los Angeles, Studio 30, 2949 Dunvale, trailer - https://vimeo.com/142570527, tickets - http://gathr.us/screening/unavailable/13405 & http://gathr.us/screening/unavailable/13704 learn, media, garden, Houston Houston Museum of Natural Science SECRET OCEAN Dec., film showing at theater, see www.hmns.org for current show times. learn, enjoy, media, Houston Houston Zoo EDUCATOR WORKSHOP Dec. 10, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., teachers learn to use zoo resources, latest technology, hands-on activities & conservation issues for TEKS, http://www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/events-calendar/ learn, class, kids, Houston THE CAST HAPPY HOUR Dec. 8, 5:30 – 8 p.m., young professional supporters of Galveston Bay Foundation meet/mingle, La Grange, 2517 Ralph St., http://www.galvbay.org/ care, Houston GROWING CITRUS in HOUSTON Dec. 5, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., learn types of citrus available, best varieties for flavor/production, how to obtain, grow, maintain during freezes, University of St. Thomas, Malloy Hall, 3812 Yoakum, www.urbanharvest.org learn, class, garden, tree, Houston Houston Museum of Natural Science SYMPHONY of the SOIL Dec. 1, 6 p.m. artistic exploration of relationships between soil/water/atmosphere/plants/animals, www.hmns.org learn, enjoy, media, Houston Houston Zoo WILD TREASURES of COASTAL PATAGONIA Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m., researcher based in Argentina for 20 years discusses its marine wildlife, Brown Education Ctr auditorium, http://www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/events-calendar/ learn, lecture, animals, Houston EXPERIENTIAL AUCTION thru Dec. 4, online auction of “experiences” which cannot be purchased elsewhere, benefits the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, http://www.gcbo.org/ care, enjoy, media, bird, Houston Wildlife Center of Texas OILED WILDLIFE RESPONSE WORKSHOP Dec. 14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., training for certification in response to oiled wildlife in event of a spill, 7007 Katy Rd., [email protected] learn, care, class, animals, pollution, Houston THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING Screening Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., climate change documentary inspired by book of same name, followed by Q&A, Edwards Marq’E Stadium 23 & IMAX, 7620 Katy Frwy, https://www.tugg.com/events/76606 learn, media, pollution, energy, Houston Houston Zoo ZOO LIGHTS thru Jan. 2, 2016, enjoy lights at the zoo in the evenings, and warm up in reptile house, aquarium, bug house, or Carruth Natural Encounters, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.houstonzoo.org/zoolights/ enjoy, animals, kids, Houston Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary BIRDING CLASS: WATERFOWL Dec. 1, 7 – 8:45 p.m., learn techniques to i.d. 24 species of ducks, 5 species of geese and 2 species of mergansers found along upper TX coast, 440 Wilchester Blvd., followed by WATERFOWL FIELD TRIP Dec. 5, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., http://www.houstonaudubon.org/default.aspx/MenuItemID/733/MenuGroup/Home.htm learn, enjoy, class, bird, Houston REI HANDS-ON BIKE MAINTENANCE: INTERMEDIATE Dec. 2 & Dec. 9, 7 – 9 p.m., learn to inspect, maintain, & adjust front/rear derailleurs, (12/2): 7538 Westheimer Rd., (12/8): 17717 Tomball Pkwy, see classes & events, www.rei.com learn, class, cycle, Houston HIKE GREENS BAYOU Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., join group 10mi. hike along bayou, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/ enjoy, walk, water, Houston Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr HOMEMADE HOLIDAYS Dec. 5, 1 – 3 p.m., ages 6+ (with adult) make decorations/gifts using natural materials, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ learn, class, kids, Houston Houston Zoo INTERNATIONAL CHEETAH DAY Dec. 4, 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. & Dec. 5, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m., keeper talks about cheetahs at the cheetah habitat, http://www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/events-calendar/ learn, enjoy, animals, kids, Houston HIKE WHITE OAK BAYOU Dec. 12, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., join group 10mi. hike along bayou, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/ enjoy, walk, water, Houston W. BELLFORT RECONSTRUCTION DESIGN Meeting Dec. 1, 6 p.m., learn how reconstruction may impact cyclists and others, Cummings Elementary, 10455 S. Kirkwood, https://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!calendar learn, meeting, cycle, Houston REI GOPRO VIDEO EDITING BASICS Dec. 10, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn to edit/share videos, bring laptop & videos to edit, 17717 Tomball Pkwy, see classes & events, www.rei.com learn, class, photo, Houston Wildlife Center of Texas OPEN HOUSE Dec. 5, 3 – 6 p.m., meet ambassador animals, get behind- the-scenes tour, silent auction, raffle, food/drink & more, 7007 Katy Rd., see calendar at www.cechouston.org enjoy, care, animals, Houston CITRUS FEST Dec. 12, 8 a.m. – noon, expert answers all your questions about planting/caring for citrus trees in Houston, at Eastside Farmers’ Market, 3000 Richmond @ Eastside, www.urbanharvest.org learn, tree, Houston NORTH HOUSTON BIKE PARK GROUND BREAKING Dec. 1, 10 a.m., new 20 acre park featuring state of the art competitive bike challenges, 12351 Kukendahl, [email protected] enjoy, cycle, park, Houston Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr GIRL SCOUTING DAY Dec. 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., brownie hiker: 9 – 11 a.m., learn to pack for hike, read trail signs & prepare snack for hike, cadette breath: 9 a.m. - noon, blare in the air & scent sense, brownie WOW: 12:30 – 3 p.m., complete love water award, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ learn, class, kids, water, walk, Houston REI DUTCH OVEN CAMP COOKING BASICS Dec. 3, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn recipes, tips, types of Dutch ovens, 7538 Westheimer Rd., see classes & events, www.rei.com learn, class, camp, Houston Edith L.
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