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 • garden/walk/fish/boat/cycle/bird/photo/animals (other than fish/birds) • recycle • media • 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 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 Texas 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.