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

Webinar – NATURAL RESOURCES, ECOLOGY, & PUBLIC POLICY May 28, 12:30 – 2 p.m., http://www.rff.org/live/ learn, lecture, media, Houston

ENERGY STAR TAX FREE MEMORIAL WEEKEND May 24 – 26, purchase energy star appliances tax free, http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/tx96_1331/ care, Houston

PHOTO DAY at the ZOO: CLOSE UP WITH CARNIVORES May 31, 7 – 9 a.m., http://www.houstonzoo.org/photo-day/ enjoy, animals, photo, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center WALK YOUR WAY TO WELLNESS May 20 & May 27, 6 – 7 p.m., www.houstonarboretum.org learn, enjoy, walk, Houston

ADULT KAYAK Class May 21 & May 28, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., followed by KAYAK POLO 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, http://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/events/171884612/. enjoy, learn, class, boat, Houston

CONSERVING PRAIRIE WILDLIFE in the AGE of the SIXTH EXTINCTION May 22, 6:30 p.m., lecture by conservation education director, Katy Prairie Conservancy, 3015 Richmond,

http://texasprairie.org/index.php/chapters/chapters_entry/hnpat_meeting_thursday_may_22_prairie_ wildlife_series_part_iii/. learn, care, lecture, Houston

OUTDOOR GEAR RENTAL Q&A May 20, 7 – 10 p.m., http://www.meetup.com/eclecticoutdoors/events/183494052/ enjoy, boat, Houston

GARDEN ARCHITECTURE EXHIBIT May 22 – July 18, Architecture Ctr Houston, 315 Capitol Street #120. Care, enjoy, garden, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center EDIBLE WILD PLANTS May 31, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., www.houstonarboretum.org learn, enjoy, garden, Houston

GREENS BAYOU PADDLE TRAIL Meeting June 2, 7 – 8:30 p.m., proposed paddle trail, Lone Star College-Greenspoint Ctr, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Room No. 306, http://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/events/181525502/ care, learn, boat, Houston

5mi. FAMILY NIGHT HIKE at TERRY HERSEY PARK May 22, 7 – 9:30 p.m., http://www.meetup.com/eclecticoutdoors/events/182917982/. enjoy, walk, kids, Houston

ENERGY and SUSTAINABILITY May 27, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Prof Jeffrey Sachs of Columbia University to speak, Magnolia Hotel, 1100 Ave, [email protected] learn, lecture, Houston

BAYOU TRASH BASH May 31, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., on-water bayou clean-up, Dairy Ashford Kayak Launch 1001 S Dairy Ashford Rd, http://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/events/168255272/ care, enjoy, boat, Houston

CONSTRUCTING the HOME FRUIT & VEGETABLE GARDEN May 31, 9 – 11:30 a.m., Westbury Community Garden, 12581 Dunlap St, www.urbanharvest.org learn, enjoy, garden, Houston

ELEVATION TRAINING NIGHT HIKE May 27, 7 – 9 p.m., Sabine St. & Memorial Dr., http://www.meetup.com/eclecticoutdoors/events/182918402/ enjoy, walk, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center NESTING BIRDS Class May 31, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., www.houstonarboretum.org learn, enjoy, birds, Houston

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSTON

ECO-OLOGY Tues., 3 – 4 p.m., EXPLORATION Mon.s 5 – 6 a.m., VEGAN WORLD Tues., 8 – 9 p.m., KPFT. Next opportunities May 20 & May 26/May 27 learn, care, media, 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 June 14. learn, care, animals, Houston, clas

BAT PRESENTATION 1st & 3rd Fri., 5 – 5:30 p.m., Waugh Street Bridge Allen Pkwy & Waugh. Next Opportunity June 6. learn, enjoy,animals, Houston

TRANSITION HOUSTON Monthly Meeting 1st Tues., 7 – 9 p.m., Rainwater harvesting, Group supports transition from oil dependency to local resilience, at CTK, www.transitionhouston.org. Next Opportunity June 3.learn, meeting, Houston

BAYOU BIKERS 1st Sun., 8 a.m., meet at Market Square, bike 25 – 40 miles. Next opportunity June 8 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 June 7. learn, kids, class, Houston

Rice University FARMERS MARKET Tues, 3:30 – 7 p.m., 5491 Greenbriar. Next Opportunities May 20 & May 27. 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 June 7. enjoy, learn, kids, class, walk, Houston

CITY HALL FARMERS MARKET Weds., 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 901 Bagby. Next Opportunities May 21 & May 28. care, farmers, Houston

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY Monthly Meeting 3rd Thurs., 7 – 9:30 p.m., Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, Next opportunity June 20. 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 May 24. 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 May 24 & May 31. 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 May 24/May 25 & May 31/June 1 . 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 June 2. care, Houston, bird

BIRD COUNT 3rd Sat., 8 – 11 a.m., Willow Waterhole Reserve, http://wwgc.org/, Next opportunity June 21. care, Houston, bird

CHIMNEY SWIFT COUNT Tues., 6 – 7 p.m., Pershing Middle School, 3838 Blue Bonnet Blvd, www.houstonaudubon.org, Next opportunities May 20 & May 27. 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 June 5. 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 May 20 & May 27. 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 May 21 & May 28. 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 May 24/May 25 & May 31/June 1. 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 June 9. 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 June 19. learn, cycle, meeting, Houston

EASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET Sat.s, 8 a.m. – noon, & Sun.s 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 300 Richmond Ave. Next Opportunities May 24/May 25 & May 31/June 1. care, farmers, Houston

HOUSTON AUDUBON FIELD TRIPS 3rd Sat., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., www.houstonaudubon.org, Next opportunity June 21. 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 June 11. learn, meeting, Houston

HOUSTON URBAN GARDENERS Meeting 2nd Mon., 6:30 pm, 1475 W. Gray, 832-395-7333, Next opportunity June 9. 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 May 21 & May 28. 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 June 2. 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. May 22 & May 29. care, farmers, Houston NATIVE PRAIRIES ASSOCIATION of TEXAS Meeting 4th Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., 3015 Richmond, Speaker each month, [email protected] Next opportunity May 22. 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 May 29. care, animals, Houston

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

GROUP BIKE RIDE May 21 & May 28, 6 p.m., Jack Brooks Park, Hitchcock, http://ghorba.org/events/rides enjoy, cycle, outside

TRAIL BUILDING CLINIC May 31, 8 a.m., learn to build trails, http://ghorba.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=52 care, learn, walk, cycle, outside

7mi. HIKE in JONES PARK May 31, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/179656542/ enjoy, walk, outside

CAMPING & HIKING TRIP TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK May 23 – May 26, join Houston group going to CO, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/178221272/ enjoy, walk, outside

SUMMER NATURE CAMP Registration begins May 3, 8 a.m., ages 5 – 12, Jesse H. Jones Park, www.hcp4.net/jones/programs/kids/snc.htm. learn, enjoy, kids, Houston

DEER PARK PRAIRIE BIRDING TOUR May 24, 8 a.m., Deer Park, [email protected] enjoy, walk, bird, outside

Jesse H. Jones Park BROWNIE BADGE: SENSES May 31, 9 a.m. – noon, explore nature using 5 senses, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/ learn, enjoy, kids, outside

KAYAK the SABINE RIVER May 24, 8 – 11 a.m., TX Hwy. 63/LA Hwy 08 (TX & LA Stateline Bridge), http://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/events/172397112/ enjoy, boat, outside

MEMORIAL DAY OF FUN May 26, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., either at beach or lake, http://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/events/179176292/ enjoy, boat, outside

Jesse H. Jones Park PARK VOLUNTEERS Meeting May 26, 1 – 4 p.m., 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/ care, outside

HIKE BRAZOS BEND May 25, 9 a.m. – noon, 21901 FM 762 Rd., Needville, http://www.meetup.com/eclecticoutdoors/events/181056822/ enjoy, walk, outside

Jesse H. Jones Park NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT May 24, 10 a.m., ages 5 – 15, registration required, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/ enjoy, walk, kids, outside

SANDCASTLE COMPETITION May 31, 7 a.m., https://aiahouston.org/v/site-page/AIA- Sandcastle/Event-Info/3i/ enjoy, beach, kids, outside

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE HOUSTON

Jesse Jones Park GARDENING DAZE Weds., 8:30 – noon, Plant i.d. and weeding, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/. Next Opportunities May 21 & May 28, care, learn, garden, outside

NECHES RIVER ADVENTURE Sat.s, 10 a.m. – noon, Riverfront Park, Beaumont, boat trip in National Preserve, 409-651-5326 for tickets. Next Opportunities May 24 & May 31. enjoy, boat, outside

KINGWOOD FARMERS MARKET Thurs., 3 – 7 p.m., Town Center Park, 8 North Main St., Kingwood. Next Opportunities May 22 & May 29. 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, May 21. 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 June 7. enjoy, bird, outside

KATY FARMERS MARKET Sat., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., La Centerra, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy. Next Opportunities May 24 & May 31. 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 May 20. learn, meeting, lecture, outside

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING 1st Sat., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Kingwood Metro Park & Ride, Next opportunity June 7. 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 May 21 & May 28. 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 June 7. 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 June 19. care, outside, bird

NURTURE NATURE SERIES 1st Sat., 10 -11 a.m.,.$3 fee, Baytown Nature Center, 6213 Bayway Dr, Next opportunity June 7. learn, outside GROGAN’S MILL FARMERS MARKET Sat.s, 8 a.m. – noon, 2230 Buckthorn Pl, Spring. Next Opportunities May 24 & May 31. 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 May 24 & May 31. 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 May 24. 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 May 23 & May 30 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 June 8. 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 June 10. learn, kids, animals, outside

Jesse Jones Park GARDENING DAZE Weds., 8:30 – noon, Plant i.d. and weeding, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/. Next Opportunities May 21 & May 28 care, learn, garden, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Ctr BIRD COUNT 2nd Sat., 7 – 10 a.m., 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org. Next Opportunity June 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://heartwoodtmn.org, Next opportunity June 4. 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 May 21/May 23 &. May 28/May 30 care, enjoy, kids, fish, outside

Katy Prairie Conservancy, FIELD DAY 2nd Thurs., 3rd Thurs & following Sat., at Indiangrass Preserve's Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery. Water, weed, and pot seedlings, E-mail [email protected] for information, Next Opportunities June 12, June 19, & June 21. care, outside, garden

BOLIVAR MARSH WORK DAY 3rd 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 June 19. care, outside

Jesse Jones Park - SUNDAY BICYCLING Sun.s, 8 a.m. – noon, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/, Next opportunities May 25 & June 1. enjoy, cycle, outside

PEARLAND FARMERS MARKET 2nd & 4th Sat.s, 8 a.m. – noon, Zychlinski Park, 2243 N Grand Blvd, Pearland. Next Opportunities May 24 & June 14. 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 June 16. 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 June 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 June 16. enjoy, kids, garden, 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, , 281-333-5693. Next Opportunities May 24 & May 31. 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 June 18. 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 May 23. 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 May 24 & May 31. 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 June 21. 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 June 22. 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, May 24 & May 31. enjoy, boat, 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 May 24 & June 14. enjoy, boat, 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 May 23 & May 30. enjoy, bird, walk, outside