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