Volunteer Opportunity: Bridge Club Gardening Group at Memorial Park

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Bring hat and gloves. This meeting will include an orientation and some time to work. The volunteer group will meet to garden the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information and to sign up contact Allison Gryder, volunteer coordinator at: 713 863 8403

	2010-06-09, 09:30- 0!:30
	Memorial Park: Corner of North Picnic and Memorial Drive in the west side of the park

Pollination Awareness Weekend at Jones Park

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Visitors of all ages can learn how critical pollinators are to the ecosystem. Discover ways to attract pollinators and how to ensure their survival. Displays, presentations, kids’ activities including pollinator discovery safaris, and more will be available! Please call the park for more information.

	2010-06-19 to 2010-06-20, 10:00 - 16:00
	Jones Park, 20634 Kenswick Drive in Humble

"Gator Tales" for preschoolers

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"Gator Tales," a pre-school nature activity begins Wednesday, June 9 and continues every Wednesday through August. The program, for ages 2 – 5 with an accompanying adult, is from 10:00 am – 11:00 pm at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center, located at 1724 Market Street, Baytown, TX. Free. Phone 281-420-7128 for more information.

	2010-06-16, 10:00-11:00
	Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center, 1724 Market Street, Baytown, TX

Volunteer Opportunity: Bridge Club Gardening Group at Memorial Park

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Bring hat and gloves. The volunteer group will meet to garden the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information and to sign up contact Allison Gryder, volunteer coordinator at: 713 863 8403

	2010-06-23, 08:30- 09:30
	Memorial Park: Corner of North Picnic and Memorial Drive in the west side of the park

H-GAC Workshop to Focus on Raising the Standards in the Floodplain

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This workshop focuses on higher standards in the floodplain and is geared for floodplain managers, compliance inspectors, local officials, and others involved in the development and enforcement of the regulations. Topics include examples of higher standards,the benefits and costs of their implementation, regulation development, promulgation requirements, the public education process regarding higher standards, and enforcement.

There is no cost to attend this workshop, and lunch will be provided. Registration is required by Friday, June 11. register at the link listed.

For more information, contact Erin Livingston erin.livingston@h-gac.com at 832-681-2525.

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	2010-06-18, 11:00-15:30
	H-GAC, 3555 Timmons Ln 2nd Floor Conference Room C Houston, TX

Community Wildfire Protection Planning Workshop

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The Texas Forest Service, along with the U.S. Forest Service, will present a Community. This workshop is free to attend, however, registration is required.

A Community Wildfire Protection Plan formally outlines the steps a community will take to reduce its risk of damage from wildfire. The plan identifies and prioritizes high-risk areas and details the projects necessary to reduce the wildfire threat and protect nearby homes and structures.

To register, contact Justice Jonesjjones@tfs.tamu.edu at 936-273-2261.

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	2010-06-09, 09:30: 01:30
	Lone Star College, 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, Texas

Night Walks at BTA

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Amphibians Search, Paul Crump, Houston Zoo. Meet at the Big Thicket National Preserve, Field Research Station, 16890 FM 770, Saratoga.and Bat Detectives, Leigh Stuemke, SFA University. Nature Hike, Big Thicket National Preserve Ranger. Meet at Kirby Nature Trail, Big Thicket National Preserve.

both hikes at 8:30 pm

	2010-06-11, From 08:30
	Big Thicket Preserve, 2 locations

Save the Date: Green Trends & Topics: Existing Buildings

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Monthly program designed to increase green building education and awareness for existing buildings.

More information coming soon! Check our calendar!

2010-06-30, From 18

GBRC Education Program: Solar Panels in Houston

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Speakers: Luke Metzger, Director – Environment Texas

John Miggins, Solar Systems Sales – Standard Renewable Energy

Ralph Parrot, Founder – Alternative Power Solutions

http://usgbchouston.org/calendar.asp?show=610&calid=511

	2010-06-17, From 18:00
	3300 Main Street Houston, Texas 77002

Second Sunday Pickers at Jones Park

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Bring mom to enjoy a concert as the Second Sunday Pickers take center stage for an afternoon of folk music played on a variety of old-fashioned instruments. Visitors of all ages are invited to listen, sing along, or bring an instrument to join in the fun.

http://www.hcp4.net/jones/

	2010-06-13, 14:00-16:00
	Jones Park, 20634 Kenswick Drive in Humble

American Indians of Southeast Texas at Jones Park

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Join Jesse Jones Park volunteer and American Indian Dave Frakes as he discusses the history of the original Houstonians. Visitors can learn about the customs and culture of the Akokisa Indians as well as that of other Southeast Texas tribes.

http://www.hcp4.net/jones/

	2010-06-12, 10:00
	Jones Park, 20634 Kenswick Drive in Humble

H-GAC Debris Management Planning Workshop

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The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) invites you and your colleagues to the sixth of a series of Debris Management Planning Workshops. There is no charge for this event.

Space is limited and RSVP is required.

Please access our website to register online by Tuesday, June 8th:

http://www.h-gac.com/community/waste/storm/current_workshops.aspx

H-GAC encourages participation from private industry in this series, however, the primary audience is local governments. Available space for attendees is limited. H-GAC reserves the right to limit participation to local governments. Thank you for your understanding.

For more information or to RSVP please contact: cheryl.mergo@h-gac.com

http://www.h-gac.com/community/waste/storm/current_workshops.aspx

	2010-06-10, 09:00-12:00
	2nd Floor, Conference Room A 3555 Timmons Lane Houston, TX 77027

Public Meeting: Help Envision a Livable Center in the Energy Corridor

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Help Envision a Livable Center in the Energy Corridor “You are invited to share your thoughts & vision at two special public ‘open house’ workshops June 7 and 9.

http://www.houstontomorrow.org/even ts/details/help-envision-a-livable-cente r-in-the-energy-corridor/?utm_source=H ouston+Tomorrow+Growth+News&utm_campaign=c8b15b394e-Houston_Tom orrow_Livability_News_060110&utm_ medium=email

	2010-06-09, 16:00-20:00
	Crowne Plaza Hotel, 14703 Park Row, Houston TX

My Houston 2040 – The Happy Hour with a Twist

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Houston Tomorrow, Air Alliance Houston, and the Citizens’ Transportation Coalition agree that Houstonians can build a better Houston today by thinking about the Houston we may inherit in 2040 and the Houston we want in 2040. Each happy hour includes time for networking and socializing, a topical speaker who will give an informational presentation on Houston urbanism, transportation planning, culture, environment, and more, and a visionary speaker who will give their “My Houston 2040” talk: what they think Houston will be like in 2040, what they want it to be like in 2040, and / or what they want us to do to make it like they want it to be in 2040.

Interrupting the speaker and open discussion is encouraged, as is sticking around at Rudyard’s and talking all night.

Free and open to the public. Food and drinks available at bar.

SCHEDULE:

5 p.m. – Networking

5:30 p.m. – Informational presentation

5:55 p.m. – “My Houston 2040” talk

SPEAKER INFO:

1. H.C. Clarke, Emeritus Professor Rice University – on taking local sustainable farms to the next level

2. Reginald Adams, Museum of Cultural Arts Houston – “My Houston 2040” vision speaker.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jay Blazek Crossley via email or by phone at 713-523-5757.

http://www.houstontomorrow.org/events /details/my-houston-2040/?utm_source=H ouston+Tomorrow+Growth+News&utm_campaig n=c8b15b394e-Houston_Tomorrow_Livabilit y_News_060110&utm_medium=email

	2010-06-10, 17:00-18:45
	Rudyard’s Upstairs, 2010 Waugh Drive

Arts Come Alive at Armand Bayou Nature Center

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Armand Bayou Nature Center brings art alive at its Second Saturday event on June 12. Each month the nature center helps the community reconnect with nature in family-friendly ways. From 10:00 – 12 noon the center transforms into an art gallery as four unique, well-known local artists delight us with their work.

There will also be activities for young artists to add their personal touch to line drawings by Doug Hiser. A door prize drawing will be held for one of Hiser’s prints. There will also be a guided trail hike through the forest of ABNC. Admission to Second Saturday is free to members, $3 for non-member adults and $1 for children 4-12 and seniors 60 and older. For more information, phone 281-474-2551

http://www.abnc.org/

	2010-06-12, 10:00-12:00
	Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd. Pasadena, Texas 77507

Downtown Houston Vegetable Container Garden Project

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The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and the City of Houston Department of Public Works and Engineering in partnership with Keep Houston Beautiful, Urban Harvest and Asakura Robinson Company LLC are planning to create living gardens along the sidewalk of 611 Walker.

The first phase of the plan is the installation of a container garden at 611 Walker, the City of Houston Public Works Building across from City Hall, on June 4th from 11 AM to 1 PM. The second phase, expected to take place this fall, will involve planting vegetables near City Hall/Tranquility Park.

http://www.urbanharvest.org/

	2010-06-04
	City of Houston Public Works Building, 611 Walker

Houston Food Policy Workgroup Meeting

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Bring your own lunch

http://www.houstontomorrow.org/events/details/houston-food-policy-workgroup-meeting-june-2010/?utm_source=Houston+Tomorrow+Growth+News&utm_campaign=c8b15b394e-Houston_Tomorrow_Livability_News_060110&utm_medium=email

	2010-06-09, 11:30-13:00
	One Time Location Change: Laurel Smith’s house & urban garden: 2339 South Blvd

World Oceans Day

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As a result of a United Nations General Assembly resolution passed in December 2008, World Oceans Day is now officially recognized by the UN as June 8th each year.

The concept for a "World Ocean Day" was first proposed in 1992 by the Government of Canada at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, and it had been unofficially celebrated every year since then. Since 2002, The Ocean Project and the World Ocean Network have helped to promote and coordinate World Oceans Day events worldwide. We help coordinate events and activities with aquariums, zoos, museums, conservation organizations, universities, schools, and businesses. Each year an increasing number of countries and organizations have been marking June 8th as an opportunity to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea.

http://www.theoceanproject.org/wod/

	2010-06-08
	Various locations

KPC Open Trails: Fun in the Sun at Warren Lake

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KPC’s Sunday Open Trails program encourages visitors to experience the wonders of KPC’s preserves throughout the year. Visitors can hike a trail at their own pace to discover the sights and sounds of the Katy Prairie. Each guest is provided a full-color interpretive booklet which will add to their understanding of the property, its wildlife, and its history.

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This month, explore Warren Lake in the full bloom of early summer. Long known for its birds, butterflies, and wildflowers, Warren Lake in the late afternoon showcases the wild open space that Texas is so famous for. Come out to enjoy a Sunday afternoon amidst the calls of the many summer birds and frogs that call the prairie home.

Registration not required. Call 713.523.6135 or email us at info@katyprairie.org for more details.

Remember to always dress appropriately for trips out to the prairie. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are always recommended.

http://www.katyprairie.org/

	Sunday, June 6 from 4 – 7 PM
	Warren Ranch, Katy Prairie

Houston Urban Gardeners (HUG) monthly meeting: Finding an Urban Gardening Site

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Houston Urban Gardeners will meet Wednesday June 9 at 6:30 PM at the Houston Garden Center, 1500 Hermann Dr. in Hermann Park, Houston (713-284-1989). HUG members Jim Ohmart and Eileen Hatcher have gathered information on “Finding an Urban Gardening Site.” The most common reason people have prevents them from growing their own food is that they live in an apartment and don’t have a yard or access to land. Jim will talk about all the possibilities: container gardening, sharecropping, community gardens, city vacant lots, and online match-ups for people that have land to connect with people wanting land.

Our meetings remain FREE and inclusive–everyone is invited. We will have light snacks and cold drinks. So come on down, learn about all the ways we have access to land, and meet and talk with some like-minded people. For more information visit houstonurbangardeners.org.

http://www.houstonurbangardeners.org/home.html

	2010-06-09, 18:30
	Houston Garden Center, 1500 Hermann Dr. in Hermann Park, Houston

National Trails Day: Volunteer w/ REI to help improve Arboretum trails

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Join REI-Houston and the Arboretum for a volunteer project to improve trails at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

REI and Houston Arboretum & Nature Center will be doing trail maintenance on the Arboretum’s Inner Loop Trail, including building boardwalks, mulching and removing invasive species.

Please wear closed-toed shoes, sun block, and bug spray. You must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult (minimum age to participate is 12 years). A light snack and water will be provided. In order to stay eco-friendly, we ask that you bring your own water bottles. A commemorative Volunteer T-Shirt will be given to the first 50 volunteers who arrive & sign in onsite.

All tools will be provided. For questions or more information, call 713-366-0375. Please register in advance by visiting the link above.

http://www.houstonarboretum.org/natltrailsday2010.asp

	2010-06-05, 08:00-11:30
	Houston Arboretum

HMI Texas: TIPS Professional Development

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Join land professionals and others from across the state on June 3-4, 2010 in Mason, TX for a ground breaking, collaborative, and informative workshop dealing with current trends and applications of biological monitoring. This is an opportunity to hone your technical skills, build inter-agency connections, and learn about trends in biological monitoring and how you can make the most of it in your profession.

http://www.hmitexas.org/

	2010-06-03 to 2010-06-04, 13:00-12:00
	Mason, TX

Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Public Comment Meeting at H-GAC

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Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) The public comment period for the Draft 2011-2014 TIP has begun and will end at 5:00 p.m. on June 24. A series of public meetings has been scheduled, including one at H-GAC’s office on June 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The list of all public comment meetings can be found on the web page above.

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	2010-06-17, 17:30-19:00
	Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Rice University Farmers Market

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Rice University Farmers Market every Tuesday from 3:30 to 7:00 pm in the South Stadium lot off University. Everyone is welcome!

	2010-06-08, 15:30-19:00
	South Stadium lot off University

Pasture Management – Above and Below the Ground Holistic Management’s Big Summer Grazing Conference

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"As above, so below." Perhaps they were talking about heaven and earth, but the same principle can create heaven on earth when land is managed for maximum vitality both above and below the soil surface. Join Holistic Management Texas, top scientists and grazing gurus in Jefferson, Texas June 8-12, 2010 for clear explanations, practical tools, and on-the–land examples of how to achieve optimum health and productivity on your own pastures.

The HMI Texas Summer Grazing Conference- Pasture Management – Above and Below Ground, takes place at the Jeffersonian Institute, 120 East Austin St., Jefferson, Texas 75657. Phone: 903-665-2700 Email: http://jeffersonianinstitute.org Accommodations are available by special arrangement at area bed & breakfasts. Call Juanita Chitwood at 903/665-2672. Fee to attend the entire 5-day event is $500. Register online at hmitexas.org or Call 830-868-2427 to register. Deadline is June 2, so sign up today!

http://jeffersonianinstitute.org

	2010-06-08 to 2010-06-12
	Jefferson, Texas

USGBC Green Building Basics & LEED

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For those new to green building, this instructor-led course offers an introduction to USGBC, green building principles and the fundamentals of the LEED Rating System. It includes topics on climate change and building impacts; motivators for green building; and conventional versus integrative approaches – and the associated benefits – to building design, construction and operations. This is the first step in building your knowledge of USGBC, LEED and green building best practices and is a recommended prerequisite for any 200 or 300-level LEED education program.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Describe USGBC and the LEED Rating System
• Consider the value of building green
• Define specific examples of green building practices
• Know where to go for additional resources and support

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Building industry professionals seeking to gain an introductory understanding of the LEED® Rating System and green building strategies, benefits and resources.

• Architects
• Designers
• Consultants
• Facility Managers
• Engineers
• Developers
• Contractors
• Subcontractors
• Owners
• Homeowners
• Manufacturers
• Real Estate Professional

For more information and to register, visit https://www.usgbc.org/CourseCatalog/coursedetail.aspx?ID=90000027

http://usgbchouston.org/calendar.asp?show=602&calid=507

2010-06-25, 08:30-12:30

TCEQ Meeting: New EPA Ozone Standards

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Event will be videocast from TCEQ in Austin to the TXDoT headquarters in Houston.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a series of meetings around the state in June and July to inform the public about, and receive comment on, potential nonattainment boundaries and designations for new ozone standards. These standards were proposed by the EPA in January 2010 and are expected to be finalized in August.

http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/comm_exec/communication /media/052610OzoneMeetings

	2010-06-08, 13:00
	TXDOT Houston District Office, 7600 Washington Ave., Houston 77007

Explore the Big Thicket Biodiversity Days

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Friday, June 11: Science Cafe & Night Hikes

Saturday, June 12: Biodiversity Days

Saturday Activities include:

• Ranger-led tour of Kirby Nature Trail
• Fern Foray at Sundew Trail
• Scientist-led field trips: Mushroom walk, myxomycetes (slime molds), bryophytes, and orchids
• Waterbears
• Bats of the Thicket
• Black bears

http://www.thicketofdiversity.org/

	2010-06-12, 09:00-17:00
	Various locations

Explore the Big Thicket Biodiversity Days–Science Cafe

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Friday, June 11: Science Cafe & Night Hikes

Saturday, June 12: Biodiversity Days

Saturday Activities include:

• Ranger-led tour of Kirby Nature Trail
• Fern Foray at Sundew Trail
• Scientist-led field trips: Mushroom walk, myxomycetes (slime molds), bryophytes, and orchids
• Waterbears
• Bats of the Thicket
• Black bears

http://www.thicketofdiversity.org/

	2010-06-12, 09:00-17:00
	Various locations

Bat Presentation at Waugh St. Bridge

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Bat presentations begin 20 minutes before sunset, after which you can go out onto the bridge to view the bats flying out.

COME MEET OUR VOLUNTEERS – SEE AND HEAR ABOUT THE BATS on the 1st & 3rd Friday and Saturday nights.

http://community-2.webtv.net/masternaturalist/THEWAUGHBATMONITOR/

	2010-06-04, 19:58
	Waugh St Bridge, Allen Pkwy

Save the Date: Texas Master Naturalist Meeting

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Naturalist:

A person who studies nature, especially by direct observation of animals and plants.

In the Gulf Coast Chapter, training is usually offered twice a year. Click here Classes for details. Trainees attend 56 hours of classes and field trips, complete 40 hours minimum of volunteer service, and 8 hours minimum of advanced training in approved classes the first year. To maintain their active status in the Gulf Coast Chapter, a Texas Master Naturalist completes 40 hours minimum of volunteer service and 8 hours minimum of advanced training, annually.

Mission: The purpose of the Texas Master Naturalist program is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.

Texas Master Naturalist volunteers receive in-depth training in wildlife and natural resource management, customized to focus on their local ecosystems. Training is provided by educators and specialists from universities, agencies, nature centers, museums, and other organizations who donate their services. In return, volunteers provide service in the form of community education and demonstration projects, while pursuing advanced training in areas of special interest.

http://gcmn.tamu.edu/

	2010-06-05
	Memorial Park

Houston Audubon Fun on the Flats- Celebrating Birds and their Habitats

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Activities for all ages, native plant sale, birding, educational games, seining, and much more!

Houston Audubon’s Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary has been recognized by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network as an important resting and feeding location for migrating shorebirds from throughout the Western Hemisphere. Bolivar Flats is a unique area combining salt marsh, mud flats and beach, each habitat quite different from the other. Every year hundreds of thousands of birds discover that Bolivar Flats is a special place. We want you to discover how amazing this ecosystem is. FUN on the FLATS celebrates the birds and their habitat on Bolivar and highlights the critical need for protection and appreciation of this special place. JOIN US – June 12, 2010. This Project is supported by TogetherGreen, an Audubon program with funding from Toyota. Support is also received from ERM Foundation-North America.

To reach the sanctuary: Turn right off of Highway 87 onto Rettilon Road (3.8 miles from ferry). Turn right on the beach and drive to the vehicular barrier.

http://www.houstonaudubon.org/

	2010-06-12, 10:00-12:00
	Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary, Bolivar Peninsula

Nature Discovery Center Inquisitive Naturalist – John Schneider

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Topic – Dragonflies and Damselflies of Houston

Come learn about those amazing and beautiful aerial predators of the insect world, the odonates (dragonflies and damselflies). This presentation will cover some of their natural history, along with identification tips and a whole slew of photographs of the many species that can be found in the Houston area.

John Schneider is a local birder who became interested in insects in 2007. He has led bird and butterfly walks for the Nature Discovery Center, and is vice-chairman of the Outdoor Nature Club Ornithology Group.

http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/

	2010-06-02, 19:00-20:30
	Nuture Discovery Center

Introduction to Ornithology Class Begins

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Introduction to Ornithology: June 15 – July 13, 2010

A series of classes to study the remarkable physiology of birds that make them such amazing creatures of flight, migration, wonder. Not a field identification class but information learned will prove valuable in the field study and identification of birds.

Class Dates: June 15, 2010 June 22, 2010 June 29, 2010 July 6, 2010 July 13, 2010

visit link above to sign up http://www.houstonaudubon.org/default.aspx/MenuItemID/733/MenuGroup/Birding.htm

2010-06-15

Houston Electric Cars Corp

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The USGBC Emerging Professionals present: Houston Electric Cars Corp

Mr. Rich Ehlrich of Houston Electric Car Corp.

Top 10 Reasons to Buy an E-Car Now !!

http://www.houstonlwsforum.org/rsvp.html

	2010-06-16, 18:00-20:00
	Kirksey, 6909 Portwest Drive, Houston

LID Design Challenge Retrospective

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Please RSVP.

Don’t miss your chance to take a look under the hood of the designs, hydrographic data and economic comparisons produced by the finalist teams in the recent HLWSF Low Impact Development Design Competition.

Each finalist team will offer an expanded version of their finals presentation and they, along with some of the expert judges, finals jury panel and sponsors will be available to answer your questions about their conclusions. This is a great opportunity to learn why the competition generated so much excitement about designing with LID practices to improve water quality, reduce runoff, improve quality of life, and save money in the process.

	2010-06-09, 16:00-20:00
	Texas Department of Transportation, District Headquarters 7600 Washington Avenue @ I-10 (free parking, use main drive with flags)

The ABCs of Schools: Green Building to Create Supportive k-12 Learning Environments

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This even is a Lunchtime Education-based Webcast:Education-based Webcasts are designed to provide a brief, very-specific educational experience. The purpose may be to provide timely coverage on a topic that is of immediate relevance. Webcasts are assumed to be low-cost and delivered via the web. GBS will deliver the webinars from our Portland office.

$20

This program addresses the Attributes, Benefits and Challenges to the application of green building in k- 12 schools. Participants will understand the parameters unique to defining ‘green’ in K-12 schools, the most critical influencing variables on building and occupant performance throughout the school’s life-cycle, and green building strategy to meet multiple objectives, including LEED certification.

CEUs: USGBC LEED Professional: 1-hour “Professional Development” Category AIA: 1-hour HSW and Sustainable Design (to be facilitated by USGBC Houston) Trainer: Katrina Shum-Miller

http://usgbchouston.org/calendar.asp?show=511&calid=428

2010-06-16, 12:00 pm