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UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSTON

Nature Discovery Center PARK AFTER DARK HIKE Sep. 30, 8 p.m., introduction to learn about nocturnal animals followed by guided night walk thru the park, ages 4+, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ enjoy, learn, walk, park, kids, animals, Houston

MOUNTAIN BIKING SOCIAL Oct. 3, 6 p.m., social at Ula’s Mexican restaurant for mountain bikers, meet Greater Houston Off-Road Bike Association board, Memorial park trail stewards & other cyclists, 5555 Washington Ave., http://ghorba.org/events/general learn, meeting, cycle, park, Houston

JAPHET CREEK PARK CLEAN-UP Oct. 8, 9 a.m., volunteers pick up trash & clean out flower beds, 4600 Clinton at Emile, http://www.houstonbeautiful.org/events--volunteer-opportunities.html care, park, pollution, Houston

ANIMAL SKULL INVESTIGATION Oct. 5, 9 & 10:30 a.m., 12:45 & 2 p.m., online interactive presentation on skulls of Texas animals by Texas Wildlife Association for grades 1 - 6, https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/ learn, class, media, kids, animals, Houston

Nature Discovery Center SMITH POINT HAWK WATCH BIRDING TRIP Oct. 7, 8 a.m., senior outing, bus leaves from center at 8 a.m., guided trip to view hawks, as well as butterflies & other birds, if time, will continue to Anahuac before returning to the center, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ enjoy, walk, bird, animals, Houston

KIRKWOOD ROAD RE-BUILD PUBLIC MEETING Sep. 29, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Kirkwood Rd. between Buffalo Bayou & Westheimer is being re-designed & re-built, attend this meeting to for a safe place to ride on Kirkwood, Paul Revere Middle School, 10502 Briar Forest, http://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!event/2016/9/29/kirkwood-road-rebuild-buffalo-bayou-to-westheimer learn, care, meeting, cycle, Houston

NIGHT HIKES Sep. 29 & Oct. 6, 7 p.m., join group hike along Buffalo Bayou, meet at Water Works, 105 Sabine St., http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/ enjoy, walk, water, Houston

BLUES on the BAYOU GALA Oct. 5, 6 p.m., fundraiser for the Bayou Preservation Association, dinner & dancing, http://www.bayoupreservation.org/News-Events/Events/50th-Anniversary-Gala care, water, Houston

REI VOLUNTEER IN THE NATIONAL PARKS Sep. 28, 7 – 7:30 p.m., learn about importance of volunteers in national parks & forests, 7538 Westheimer, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, cycle, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science AMBER SECRETS ongoing, exhibit of amber gems, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, learn, Houston

Houston Galveston Area Council CREATING WALKABLE PLACES Sep. 30, 9 – 11:45 a.m., sustainable transportation workshop, information on pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, 3555 Timmons Ln.,

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event;jsessionid=02C94C82BC89498E0147B7D2E76BE6AD.worker_registrant?llr=ffzt4vdab&oeidk=a07ed24avjkbcf419cb learn, class, walk, Houston

WESTBURY COMMUNITY GARDEN WORK DAY Sep. 28, 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers work in garden, 12581 Dunlap, http://westburycommunitygarden.org/ care, garden, Houston

CYCLING SEMINAR Oct. 7 – Oct. 9, learn to become a cycling instructor, Clydesdale Bldg., 177320 Katy Frwy., http://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!event/2016/10/7/houston-league-cycling-seminar-lci learn, class, cycle, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science CABINET of CURIOSITIES ongoing, exhibit of thousands of natural and man-made objects, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, Houston

Houston Zoo EDUCATOR DAY Oct. 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., teachers earn continuing education hours, participate in Science Expo, guided tours, & other activity sessions, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., www.houstonzoo.org learn, animals, kids, Houston

GREENS BAYOU CLEAN-UP Oct. 8, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., volunteer kayakers clean up trash on Green Bayou, lunch provided, start from Thomas Bell Foster Park, 12895 Greens Bayou St., http://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/events/233607030/ care, boat, park, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science TOURMALINE TREASURES ongoing, exhibit of the world’s finest naturally crystallized tourmalines, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org, enjoy, Houston

AWESOME OPPOSUMS Sep. 27, 9 & 10:30 a.m., 12:45 & 2 p.m., educational webinar offered by Texas Wildlife Association for grades 1 - 6, https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/ learn, class, media, kids, animals, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science FALL PLANT SALE Oct. 8, 9 a.m. - noon, wide variety of plants to attract butterflies & support caterpillers, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org care, garden, animals, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science DEEP LIFE: HIDDEN BIOLOGY OF EARTH, MARS & BEYOND Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m., speaker from Princeton University explains how geomicrobiologists are assisting the quest for life in the solar system by examining uncharted regions deep beneath the earth’s crust, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, lecture, animals, Houston

Nature Discovery Center LUNCH with the BIRDS Sep. 28 & Oct. 5, 12 – 1 p.m., (Wed. thru Nov. 2) guided bird walk, please eat lunch before the walk, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ enjoy, learn, bird, walk, Houston

REI HANDS-ON BIKE MAINTENANCE: INTERMEDIATE Oct. 5, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn about yoru bike’s drive train, how to inspect, maintain, & adjust front and rear derailleurs, 7538 Westheimer, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, cycle, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science STARRY NIGHT EXPRESS – BEHIND THE SCENES Oct. 5, 6 p.m., go behind the scenes of the Burke Baker Planetarium show Starry Night Express, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, learn, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center iNATURALIST CLASS Oct. 1, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. & Oct. 4, 6 7 p.m., learn to use the iNaturalist app in preparation for the Houston Wildlife Count, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ed3t8h89687eaeda&llr=yqscf9bab care, animals, photo, Houston

SIERRA CLUB BENEFIT Sep. 27, 6 – 8:30 p.m., fundraiser for Houston Sierra Club & Lone Star Chapter, Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, walks in arboretum, displays of local conservation efforts, food/drink, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/ care, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science CABINET OF CURIOSITIES TEACHER WORKSHOP Sep. 27, 5 p.m., teachers learn how cabinets of curiosities were forerunners of modern museums & how to create classroom collections that can integrate with lessons, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, class, kids, Houston

Discovery Green BUILD & GROW CLINIC Oct. 16, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., kids build their own wooden craft & enjoy lawn games, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ enjoy, kids, park, Houston

REI BACKCOUNTRY NAVIGATION WITH MAP & COMPASS Oct. 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., learn to read/understand information on topographic map, proper use of compass, & how to put the two together while planning a trip or on trail, Keith-Weiss Park, 12300 Aldine Westfield Rd., see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, park, walk, Houston

HOUSTON BIKE CHALLENGE month of Oct., competition to encourage cycling, Houston businesses form teams to compete against each other, prizes awarded, http://www.lovetoride.net/houston/pages/info?locale=en-US care, cycle, Houston

Houston Zoo EDUCATOR WORKSHOP: GET OUTSIDE & INVESTIGATE Sep. 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., for teachers in grades K – 8, learn to use the outdoors as a classroom, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., www.houstonzoo.org learn, animals, kids, Houston

KEEP HOUSTON BEAUTIFUL SOCIAL Sep. 28, 5 – 8 p.m., food/drink, t-shirts with ticket purchase, networking, fundraiser for Keep Houston Beautiful, Kirby Icehouse, 3333 Eastside, http://www.houstonbeautiful.org/become-one-of-the-beautiful-people.html care, pollution, Houston

Houston Zoo CAMP ZOOFARI Oct. 10 & Oct. 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., kids 4 – 12 have fun & learn with animal-centered curriculum, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, www.houstonzoo.org learn, animals, kids, Houston

RAIN BARREL & COMPOST BIN OFFER Oct. 8, 10 a.m. – noon, discounted bins & barrels made from recycled material offered to the public, order by Oct. 2, 1002 Washington Ave., Green Building Resource Center, www.rainbarrelprogram.org/Houston care, water, pollution, Houston

PADDLEBOARD INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP Oct. 3 – Oct. 4, participants become certified to teach stand-up paddleboarding, Bayou City Adventures, http://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/ learn, class, boat, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center FALL PLANT SALE Oct. 1 & Oct. 2, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., native grasses, flowers, shrubs & trees for sale, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ care, tree, garden, Houston

Discovery Green FIDDLE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP Oct. 8, 2 p.m., artists performing in the Fiddle Festival offer workshop for musicians of all ages in the park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ learn, class, park, Houston

HOUSTON PARKS 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., grand re-opening of Gragg Park following renovations, burial of time capsule (at 11 a.m.), 2999 South Wayside Blvd., http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/ enjoy, park, Houston

GREEN ROOFS, WALLS & BIOWALES Sep. 28, 6 – 8 p.m., learn about these technologies that retain storm water and remove pollution, location has green roof & biowale that can be viewed, Green Building Resource Center, 1002 Washington Ave., http://www.greenhoustontx.gov/greenbuilding.html learn, class, water, pollution, Houston

HOUSTON WILDLIFE COUNT Oct. 8, times vary by location, volunteers join wildlife experts to count & photograph everything from bees to bats to bigmouth bass, 4 locations: Mason Park (7 a.m. – noon), Rice University/Hermann Park (9 a.m. – noon), Buffalo Bayou Park (4 – 7 p.m.), & Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (8 – 11 a.m.), http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ed3t8h89687eaeda&llr=yqscf9bab care, photo, animals, Houston

Discovery Green FIDDLE FESTIVAL Oct. 7 & Oct. 8, 7 – 10 p.m., various artists perform in the park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ enjoy, park, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science JURRASIC PARK MODEL WORKSHOP Oct. 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., learn dinosaur model making & finishing, how models are used in science, & make your own Brachiosaurus, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, class, animals, Houston

Hermann Park PARK TO PORT RIDE Oct. 15, starts 8 - 9 a.m., ages 10+ ride 20 miles (10 miles in/out) to support the park, along Brays Bayou, 1700 Hermann Dr., http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/ care, cycle, park, water, Houston

ORGANIC PEST & DISEASE MANAGEMENT Sep. 28, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., learn organic controls for insects & disease, instructors from Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office, breakfast/lunch provided, McGovern Centennial Garden, Hermann Park, 1700 Hermann Dr., http://www.ohbaonline.org/events/ learn, class, garden, animals, Houston

RUN IN THE HEIGHTS Oct. 2, 8 – 9:30 a.m., free running race in the Heights along White Oak Bayou Trail, https://thehwporg.presencehost.net/news-events/event-calendar.html/event/2016/10/02/run-for-wellness-free-5k-heights/132469 enjoy, walk, water, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science INSECT MOUNTING Oct. 1, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., learn basic techniques to turn arthropods into art, including collection, identification, relaxation, pinning & mounting, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, class, animals, Houston

Buffalo Bayou BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL in the PARK Oct. 8 & Oct. 9, view/purchase art while strolling in the park, 105 Sabine St., www.buffalobayou.org enjoy, park, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science EARTH SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATION Oct. 8, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., hands-on activities & demonstrations broaden awareness of earth science, scouts can

complete many requirements for geology & energy merit badges, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, enjoy, kids, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science GEMS of the SEA – DEEP WATER SHELLS ongoing, exhibit of shells, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, learn, animals, Houston

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office FALL PLANT SALE Oct. 1, 9 a.m. - noon, variety of plants adapted to Harris County for sale, http://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/ care, garden, Houston

Buffalo Bayou LOOKING BACK BOAT TOUR Oct. 1, 10 – 11:30 a.m., enjoy trip along bayou while learning about local history, 105 Sabine St., www.buffalobayou.org enjoy, boat, park, Houston

REI HAMMOCKING BASICS Oct. 7, 7 – 8:30 p.m., learn tips & tricks to use hammocks while camping, 17717 Tomball Pkwy., see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, camp, Houston

Buffalo Bayou BUFFALO BAYOU BIRTHDAY PARTY Oct. 6, 4 - 8 p.m., food/drink, lawn games, nature play area for kids, 105 Sabine St., www.buffalobayou.org enjoy, kids, water, park, Houston

WEST REACH TREE PLANTING Oct. 1, 8 a.m., volunteers plant trees at 12302 Jones Rd, http://www.houstonbeautiful.org/events--volunteer-opportunities.html care, tree, Houston

SUNDAY EVENING CONVERSATIONS ON CREATION: THEOLOGY OF EARTHKEEPING Oct. 30, 7 p.m., online event, facilitator provides scriptures & statements by theologians for discussion by participants, contact gcs.lrc@gmail.com for an invitation to the web meeting. learn, meeting, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science NATIONAL PARKS ADVENTURE, DINOSAURS ALIVE 3D, WILD AFRICA ongoing, films showing at theater, see www.hmns.org for current show times enjoy, learn, media, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science BASIC ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDENING Oct. 1, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., learn to select site, build beds, plant, care & maintain vegetable garden, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., http://urbanharvest.org/ learn, care, class, garden, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science SOCIETY of ANIMAL ARTISTS ANNUAL EXHIBIT ongoing, exhibit of art of wild & domestic animals in range of media, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org enjoy, animals, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science WEEKDAY LABS Sep./Oct., dissection lab using owl pellet (Sep.) or salamander (Oct.) for grades 5 – 10; wildlife lab for grades 1 – 8 on animals of Madagascar; Earth science lab for grades 1 – 8 on the solar system & beyond, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, enjoy, animals, Houston

DESIGNING BOUNTIFUL GARDENS thru PERMACULTURE 1 Oct. 9, 1 – 5:30 p.m. (6-week series on Sun. thru Nov.13), design of family gardens in the context of design of a home/farm, U.H., Wheeler Ave./Cullen, http://urbanharvest.org/ learn, care, class, garden, Houston

Sheldon Lake State Park BIRDING LEAGUE thru Oct. 17, teams of 2 – 5 people compete to see how many birds they can find in the park during the month of the competition, all ages/abilities welcome, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake/park_events enjoy, walk, park, bird, kids, Houston

SUSTAINABLE LIVING THRU PERMACULTURE 2 Oct. 2, 12:30 – 5:30 p.m., classroom presentation of principles demonstrated in Permaculture 1 class, look at issues for larger rural sites, begin design of home/farm that integrates food, housing & nature, http://urbanharvest.org/ learn, class, garden, Houston

Sheldon Lake State Park HALLOWEEN in the PARK Oct. 15, 4 - 9 p.m., experience park after dark, games, crafts, spooky trail & more, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake/park_events enjoy, park, walk, kids, Houston

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES IN HOUSTON

Discovery Green FAMILY YOGA Sun., 1 – 2 p.m., yoga class emphasizing relaxation & awareness for ages 9+, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 2 & Oct. 9 learn, enjoy, kids, class, park, Houston

CRUISING the HEIGHTS BIKE TOUR Thurs. – Sun., 6 – 8 p.m., Bayou City Bike Tours offers ride along Heights Blvd., from Spring St. Studios, 1824 Spring St., http://www.getoutherehouston.org/get-now Next Opportunities Sep. 29 – Oct. 2 & Oct. 6 – Oct. 9 enjoy, cycle, Houston

VEGAN FOR LIFE Meeting last Sat., 7 p.m., monthly meeting for vegans to plan activities & activism, Central Market Community Room, 3815 Westheimer, Next Opportunity Oct. 29 learn, meeting, Houston

KAYAK TOUR on BUFFALO BAYOU Sat./Sun., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., see Houston skyline from the bayou, guided paddle through parks, good for beginners & first-timers, http://bayoucityadventures.org/paddling/tours/index.htm#reservations Next Opportunities Oct. 1/Oct. 2 & Oct. 8/Oct. 9 enjoy, boat, park, Houston

WILLOW WATERHOLE BOARD MEETING 4th Thurs., 7 – 8 p.m., board meeting for Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy, those desiring to attend should contact them, 11415 Chimney Rock, http://www.willowwaterhole.org/events/ Next opportunity Oct. 27 learn, meeting, park, Houston

BIKE RIDES Sat., 7 – 10 a.m., join group 30 – 40 mi. ride, two locations, meet at Bike Barn in Clear Lake or Westchase, http://www.getoutherehouston.org/activities/saturday-bike-barn-rides-2016-08-06 Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 enjoy, cycle, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science BOY SCOUT CLASSES dates/times vary, classes for boy scouts of all ages, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org Next Opportunities Oct. 8, Wolf cubs: 1 - 3 p.m., Germs Alive; Bear cubs: 10 a.m. - noon, Robotics; Webelos: 1- 3 p.m., Art Explosion; 10 a.m. – noon, Engineer learn, enjoy, class, kids, Houston

KEEP 5 ALIVE 2nd Sat., 9 – 11 a.m., volunteers pick up trash & clean flower beds in Fifth Ward Civic Club, corner of Market & Lockwood, http://www.houstonbeautiful.org/events--volunteer-opportunities.html Next Opportunity Oct. 8 care, pollution, garden, Houston

BIKE RIDE Sun., 7:15 – 10 a.m., join group 30 mi. ride, not for beginners, meet at West U Bike Barn, http://www.getoutherehouston.org/activities/sunday-bike-barn-rides-2016-08-07 Next Opportunities Oct. 2 & Oct. 9 enjoy, cycle, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science GIRL SCOUT CLASSES dates/times vary, classes for girl scouts of all ages, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org Next Opportunities Oct. 8, Juniors: 1 – 3 p.m., Product Designer; Cadettes: 1 – 3 p.m., Animal Helpers; Juniors & Up: 10 a.m. – noon, Careers in science: Chemistry learn, enjoy, class, kids, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science EARLY OPENING 2nd Sat., 8 a.m., the museum opens one hour early for members on the second Saturday, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org, Next Opportunity Oct. 8 enjoy, Houston

OLIVEWOOD CEMETARY CLEAN-UP 1st & 3rd Sat., 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers remove brush & do landscaping at historic cemetery, 1300 Court St., http://www.descendantsofolivewood.org/category/events/ Next Opportunity Oct. 1 care, garden, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science SOLAR SUPERSTORMS, DARK UNIVERSE, BLACK HOLES, & STARRY NIGHT EXPRESS ongoing, times vary, Burke Baker Planetarium shows, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org learn, Houston

Bike Houston BOARD MEETING 2nd Tues., 7 – 8 p.m., board meeting open to public, Central Market, 3815 Westheimer, https://bikehouston.org/calendar/#!calendar Next Opportunity Oct. 11 learn, meeting, cycle, Houston

Hermann Park CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR Fri., 10 - 11 a.m., little ones listen to story in McGovern Centennial Garden, 6100 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/ Next Opportunities Sep. 30 & Oct. 7 enjoy, boat, park, Houston

Exploration Green NATIVE TREE NURSERY WORK DAY certain Sat., 8 a.m. – noon, volunteers re-pot, stake, & prune trees that will be used to transform a former golf course into greenspace, Exploration Green nursery, 1801 Neptune Ln., Clear Lake,

http://www.explorationgreen.org/#!calendar/c1xzt Next Opportunity Oct. 8 care, tree, park, Houston

CANOEING/KAYAKING on BUFFALO BAYOU daily, rent a canoe and paddle Buffalo Bayou, rental period is 2 hours, Bayou City Adventures, 3422 Allen Pkwy, http://www.bayoucityadventures.org/paddling/rentals/index.htm enjoy, boat, Houston

Exploration Green TRAIL BLAZING DAY some Sat.s, 8 a.m. – noon, volunteers clear trails in new park, 1801 Neptune Ln., Clear Lake, http://www.explorationgreen.org/#!calendar/c1xzt Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 15 care, walk, park, Houston

Hermann Park PEDAL BOATS Sun., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., rent pedal boats to use on pond in Hermann Park, 6100 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/ Next Opportunities Oct. 2 & Oct. 9 enjoy, boat, park, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center SCIENCE SPROUTS some Thurs., 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. (during school year), kids 4 & 5 learn about science/nature, take guided walk, get up close with nature, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next opportunity Oct. 6, Topic: Going Batty learn, kids, class, animals, walk, Houston

HULLABALOO 3rd Thurs., 6 – 8 p.m., cyclist get-together, location varies, partners each month with a like-minded organization, www.bikehouston.org Next Opportunity Oct. 20, Location: Valhalla Pub, Rice University enjoy, cycle, Houston

PLANT PROPAGATION PROGRAM 4th Thurs., 8:30 - 11:30a.m., volunteers work in park greenhouse to propagate plants, south side of Memorial Dr. E. Memorial Loop & Crestwood, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunity: Oct. 27 care, garden, Houston

SATURDAY MORNING WALKS Sat., usually 8:30 a.m., join group walk 3 – 4 mi. walk in Terry Hershey Park, meet at gazebo near restrooms, http://www.meetup.com/Casual-Walking-and-Hiking-in-West-Houston/ Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8, 8 a.m. enjoy, walk, park, Houston

Sheldon Lake State Park PRAIRIE RESTORATION Tues., 8 a.m. – noon, ongoing restoration of tall grass prairie, 14140 Garrett Rd, http://prairiepartner.org/ Next Opportunities Sep. 27 & Oct. 4 enjoy, park, garden, Houston

Hermann Park RAILROAD Sun., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., train rides around Hermann Park for kids, 6100 Hermann Park Dr., http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/ Next Opportunities Oct. 2 & Oct. 9 enjoy, kids, park, Houston

Houston Museum of Natural Science FREE THURSDAYS Thurs., 2 – 5 p.m., free admission to permanent exhibits, 5555 Hermann Park Dr., www.hmns.org Next Opportunities Sep. 29 & Oct. 6 learn, Houston

BUFFALO BAYOU BIKE TOUR Sat./Sun, 10 a.m. - noon, guided bike tour of Buffalo Bayou, The Water Works, 105 Sabine St., http://www.bayoucitybiketours.com/book-a-tour/ Next Opportunities Oct. 1/Oct. 2 & Oct. 8/Oct. 9 enjoy, cycle, park, Houston

STORMWATER WETLAND PROGRAM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Thurs., 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers propagate plants in nursery at Exploration Green, 1801 Neptune Ln., Clear Lake, or at

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson, Contact Mcedwards@tamu.edu for details, http://www.explorationgreen.org/#!calendar/c1xzt Next Opportunities Sep. 29 & Oct. 6 care, garden, water, outside

WILDLIFE for LUNCH usually 3rd Thurs., 12 - 1 p.m., online course by expert on each monthly topic, offered by Texas Wildlife Association., http://www.texas-wildlife.org/images/uploads/Wildlife_for_Lunch_2016_flyer.pdf Next Opportunity Sep. 27, Topic: Awesome Opossums learn, class, media, animals, Houston

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary FAMILY WORK DAY usually 4th Sat., 9 a.m. – noon (except summer), maintain bird sanctuary, children 5+ welcome, 440 Wilchester Blvd., register with bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org, www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Oct. 22 care, kids, Houston

Sheldon Lake State Park WETLAND RESTORATION Weds., 9 a.m. – noon, ongoing restoration of wetlands, 14140 Garrett Rd, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar / Next Opportunities Sep. 28 & Oct. 5 enjoy, park, garden, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr TADPOLE TROOPERS one Sat./month, 9 – 10:15 a.m., 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. & 1 – 2:15 p.m., (during school year), kids ages 3 – 5 (with parent) learn natural science, do craft, walk outside, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 1, Topic: Desert World learn, class, kids, animals, Houston

Buffalo Bayou TWILIGHT BOAT RIDE usually 2nd Sat., 6 - 8:30 p.m., 30-minute boat rides along Buffalo Bayou, from 150 Sabine St., www.buffalobayou.org Next Opportunity Oct. 8 enjoy, boat, park, Houston

Buffalo Bayou VOLUNTEER DAY 3rd or 4th Sat., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., volunteers help maintain the park, meet at Water Works, 105 Sabine St., https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BuffaloBayouPartnership/volunteerwaiver.html Next Opportunity Oct. 22 care, park, water, Houston

Buffalo Bayou BAT BOAT RIDE certain Sat., time varies., 1.5 hour boat rides along Buffalo Bayou to view bat colony emerge at dusk, learn more about bats, from 150 Sabine St., www.buffalobayou.org Next Opportunity TBD enjoy, boat, animals, park, Houston

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office GREEN THUMB LECTURE (Jan – Oct.): 2nd Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Barbara Bush Library, 6817 Cypresswood Dr., 3rd Tues., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Spring Branch Memorial Library, 930 Corbindale, 3rd Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Ln, register 281-855-5600, http://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/. Next Opportunities Oct. 13, Oct. 18, & Oct. 20, respectively, October Topic: Fruit trees; Planting & Care learn, lecture, garden, Houston

MOUNTAIN BIKING at ANT HILLS Tues., 6:15 p.m., join group ride at Hershey Park, 15200 Memorial, http://www.meetup.com/HoustonCyclingClub/ Next Opportunities Sep. 27 & Oct. 4 enjoy, cycle, park, Houston

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB usually 3rd Thurs., 4 – 5:30 p.m. (during school year), school-age kids 6 - 12 learn about nature, make craft, take hike & more, 440 Wilchester Blvd., register with bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org, www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Oct. 20,Topic: Nighttime in the Woods learn, enjoy, kids, Houston

Buffalo Bayou WALKING TOUR 3rd Sat., (time varies seasonally) guided tour, meet at Water Works, 105 Sabine St., www.buffalobayou.org Next Opportunity Oct. 15, time 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. enjoy, park, water, walk, Houston

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary SATURDAYS in NATURE 2nd Sat., 9 a.m. – noon (during school year), hands-on science program for families, 440 Wilchester Blvd., register with bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org, http://www.houstonaudubon.org/default.aspx/MenuItemID/1063/MenuGroup/Docents.htm Next opportunity Oct. 8, Topic: Nocturnal animals, Craft: Nighttime Forest Art learn, enjoy, kids, Houston

Discovery Green GREEN FLEA BY NIGHT usually 3rd Sat., 6 – 10 p.m., flea market, artful kitsch, vintage items, recycled/repurposed, collectibles & more, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/flea Next Opportunity Oct. 8 care, recycle, park, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr NATURALIST EXPLORERS one Sat. each month, 9 – 11 a.m. (during school year), kids ages 5 - 8 learn natural science thru instruction & hands-on activities, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 1, Topic: Hunker down at home learn, class, kids, Houston

Discovery Green CORE YOGA in the PARK Tues., 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., strengthen body, relax mind & find your center, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Sep. 27 & Oct. 4 enjoy, park, Houston

Discovery Green KAYAK RIDES Sat./Sun., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 10 – 15 min. rides for kids on kayak in park, 1500 McKinney, http://bayoucityadventures.org/paddling/discgreen/index.htm Next Opportunities Oct. 1/Oct. 2 & Oct. 8/Oct. 9 enjoy, boat, park, kids, Houston

HISTORIC HOUSTON SALVAGE WAREHOUSE open by appointment, purchase materials reclaimed from historic homes, 4300 Harrisburg Blvd, (713) 522-0542, http://www.historichouston.org/ care, recycle, Houston

BIRD WALK 2nd Sat., 7:30 a.m. (Sep. - May), meet at cabin, Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd., 713-464-4900 or http://www.houstonaudubon.org. Next Opportunity Oct. 8 enjoy, bird, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM 3 Mon.s/month, 1 – 3 p.m. (during school year), kids ages 5 - 12 learn natural science thru instruction, hands-on activities, & guided nature walks, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 10, Oct. 17 & Oct. 31, Topic: Ickology learn, class, kids, Houston

Discovery Green ZUMBA in the PARK Weds., 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., exercise while moving to the beat, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Sep. 28 & Oct. 5 enjoy, park, 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 Sep. 27, Oct. 3, Oct. 4 & Oct. 10 learn, care, media, Houston

Discovery Green CIRCUS ARTS in the PARK Tues., 6 – 8 p.m., exercise form consisting of ground arts & acrobatics, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Sep. 27 & Oct. 4 enjoy, park, Houston

RECYCLE ALMOST ANYTHING http://texastakeback.com/, a comprehensive guide to recycling. care, recycle, Houston, outside, media

Discovery Green PARKOUR in the PARK Thurs., 6:30 – 8 p.m., turn working out into play, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Sep. 29 & Oct. 6 enjoy, park, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Ctr BIRD COUNT 3rd Sat., 8 – 10 a.m., meet in front of center to document birds in arboretum, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://houstonarboretum.org/ Next Opportunity: Oct. 15 care, bird, Houston

Wildlife Center VOLUNTEER TRAINING usually 3rd Sat., 10 – 11:30 a.m., (except Nov./Dec.) 7007 Katy Rd, 713 861-9453, http://www.wildlifecenteroftexas.org/. Next opportunity Oct. 15 learn, care, animals, Houston, class

Discovery Green SUP RIDES Sat./Sun., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., try out an SUP in park, 1500 McKinney, http://bayoucityadventures.org/paddling/discgreen/index.htm Next Opportunities Oct. 1/Oct. 2 & Oct. 8/Oct. 9 enjoy, boat, park, kids, Houston

SIERRA CLUB Monthly Meeting 2nd Thurs., 7 – 10 p.m., St. Stephen's Pecore Hall, 1805 W. Alabama, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/ Next Opportunity Oct. 13, Topic: The Future of Humans care, learn, Houston

Houston Galveston Area Council PARKS & NATURAL AREAS Meeting 2nd Mon., 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., discussion of parks/natural areas in 13-county region, 3555 Timmons Ln., justin.bower@h-gac.com Next Opportunity Oct. 10 learn, meeting, park, Houston

Discovery Green HATHA YOGA in the PARK Sat., 9 – 10 a.m., enhanced awareness & strength, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 enjoy, park, Houston

URBAN FOREST MICRO-GRANT 15th of each month, deadline to apply for micro matching (1:1) grant of $500, http://www.texasurbantrees.org/ Next Deadline Oct. 15 care, tree, Houston

BAYOU RIDE 1st Sun., 8 – 11 a.m., Bike Houston offers guided educational ride, start at NikosNikos Market Square, 301 Milam, moderate pace with stops, www.bikehouston.org Next Opportunity Oct. 2 enjoy, cycle, water, Houston

Houston Galveston Area Council LIVABLE HOUSTON INITIATIVE 4th Weds., 12 - 1:30 p.m., discuss vision of desired future for Houston residents & how to achieve, 3555 Timmons Ln., justin.bower@h-gac.com Next Opportunity Sep. 28 learn, meeting, park, Houston

LOCAL ECONOMY ACTION GROUP Meeting 2nd Weds., 6:30 p.m., seedbed for approaches to sustainable businesses, Start Houston, 1121 Delano St., Next Opportunity Oct. 12 care, meeting, learn, Houston

BAT CHAT 1st & 3rd Fri., 30 min. before sunset, Waugh Street Bridge Allen Pkwy & Waugh, www.waughbatmonitor.org Next Opportunity Oct. 7 learn, enjoy, animals, Houston

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary RUMMEL CREEK STREAM TEAM WORK DAY 4th Sat., (in season) remove invasives/litter, plants natives, 440 Wilchester Blvd., contact bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org, www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity Oct. 22 care, water, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center NATURE REVEALED usually one Sat./month, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. & some Tues., 2 – 4 p.m., learn about plants & animals, ages 13+, 4501 Woodway Dr,

www.houstonarboretum.org Next Opportunity Oct. 1, Topic: Quiet Invasion learn, class, animals, garden, Houston

CITY HALL FARMERS’ MARKET Weds., 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., (except summer/winter) in front of city hall, 901 Bagby, www.urbanharvest.org Next Opportunity Sep. 28 & Oct. 5 care, farmers, Houston

TRANSITION HOUSTON Monthly Meeting 1st Tues., 7 – 9 p.m., Group supports transition from oil dependency to local resilience, location varies, www.transitionhouston.org Next Opportunity Oct. 4, Topic: Growing Food in Uncommon Spaces learn, meeting, Houston

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary TUESDAY TRAIL CREW Tues., 9 a.m. – noon, trail maintenance, 440 Wilchester Blvd., contact bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org, www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunities Sep. 27 & Oct. 4 care, walk, Houston

GREEN BOOK CLUB 2nd Thurs., noon, book club focusing on books with environmental topics, Central Library, 500 McKinney St., http://houstonlibrary.org/learn-explore/readers-link/book-clubs Next Opportunity Oct. 13 Book: 2052: A Global Forecast for the Next Forty Years learn, meeting, Houston

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION usually 2nd Sat., 10 – 11:30 a.m., learn to care for animals in center, 10801 Hammerly Blvd., http://www.twrc-houston.org/ Next Opportunities Oct. 8 care, learn, class animals, Houston

Sheldon Lake State Park ARTS in the PARKS Sat., 1 – 2 p.m. get to know the park thru crafts, materials provided, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 enjoy, walk, park, bird, Houston

Discovery Green RECYCLING SATURDAY Sat., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., drop off paper, glass, plastic, & aluminum at the park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 care, recycle, park, Houston

Discovery Green SAILBOAT RENTALS Sat., 12 – 6 p.m., remote-controlled boats for rent in park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 enjoy, boat, park, Houston

Sheldon Lake State Park FALL INTO FITNESS TECH WALK Fri., 1 – 2 p.m. learn how to use your smart phone or tablet to enhance your visit to the park, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake/park_events Next Opportunities Sep. 30 & Oct. 7 learn, enjoy, park,Houston

NATURE PHOTO ASSOC Meeting usually 3rd Weds., 7 p.m., (Sep. – May) meet at library, Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd., 713-464-4900, http://www.houstonaudubon.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 19, Topic: Photography by Kayak enjoy, photo, bird, Houston

HOUSTON CLIMATE PROTECTION ALLIANCE Meeting usually 1st Sun., 1:15 p.m., speakers on climate science, 1st Unitarian Church, 5200 Fannin, http://www.houstonclimateprotection.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 2 learn, meeting, pollution, Houston

Houston Audubon ARCHBISHOP FIORENZA PARK BIRD SURVEY usually 4th Weds., 8 a.m., join group to survey birds, 13551 Westpark, maweber@houstonaudubon.org, www.houstonaudubon.org, Next Opportunity Sep. 28, 7:30 a.m. care, enjoy, walk, park, bird, Houston

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office OPEN GARDEN DAY 4th Tues., (except Dec.), 9 – 11:30 a.m., workshop & childrens’ activity at 10 a.m., self-guided garden tours, 3033 Bear Creek Dr., 3rd Mon, 8:30 – 11 a.m., 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Rd, fun & education for adults/kids, http://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/ Next Opportunities Sep. 27 & Oct. 17, respectively learn, enjoy, garden, kids, Houston

Discovery Green CONCERT in the PARK Thurs., 7 – 10 p.m., concerts by various performers in park, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Sep. 29 & Oct. 6 learn, park, Houston

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary NATIVES NURSERY VOLUNTEERS Fri., a.m., separate seedlings, re-pot plants, 440 Wilchester Blvd., contact fhannah@houstonaudubon.org, www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunities Sep. 30 & Oct. 7 care, garden, Houston

Discovery Green STEM SATURDAYS Sat., 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., fun hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics program, 1500 McKinney, http://www.discoverygreen.com/ Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 learn, park, Houston

Sheldon Lake State Park DISCOVER the POND Sun., 2 – 3 p.m., use dip net to explore what creatures live beneath pond surface, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-

lake/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 2 & Oct. 9 enjoy, learn, park, animals, kids, water, Houston

CITIZENS’ TRANSPORTATION COALITION Meeting 3rd Thurs., 5:30 p.m., group focusing on public transportation, Rudyard’s Pub, 2010 Waugh, http://www.ctchouston.org/wordpress/ Next Opportunity Oct. 20 learn, meeting, pollution, Houston

BRAYS BAYOU ASSOCIATION Meeting 3rd Mon., 7:30 p.m., speaker at meetings, 5310 S. Willow Dr., 713-723-7230 Next Opportunity Oct. 17 learn, meeting, water, Houston

HOUSTON CRITICAL MASS Cycling Event last Fri., 7 p.m., meet other cyclists at Market Square Park in downtown to ride around Houston, to make Houston more bike-friendly. http://houstoncriticalmass.com/ Next opportunity Sep. 30 care, enjoy, cycle, Houston

BAYOU BIKERS 1st Sun., 8 a.m., meet at Market Square, bike 25 – 40 miles. http://www.marketsquarepark.com/calendar/ Next opportunity Oct. 2 enjoy, cycle, Houston

Rice University FARMERS MARKET Tues., 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., 5491 Greenbriar. Next Opportunities Sep. 27 & Oct. 4 care, farmers, Houston,

SENIOR BIRDING BUS TRIPS usually monthly, day varies, 8 or 9 a.m., bus transport from Memorial City Mall, snack & guide, reservations required, maweber@houstonaudubon.org, http://www.houstonaudubon.org/ Next opportunity Sep. 27 enjoy, learn, walk, bird, Houston

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY Monthly Meeting 3rd Thurs., 7 – 9:30 p.m., Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, http://npsot.org/wp/houston/ Next opportunity Oct. 20, Topic: The

Role of Remnant Native Vegetation and Land Management Practices in the Restoration of Native Prairies learn, meeting, lecture, garden, 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 Oct. 22 care, recycle, Houston

Sheldon Lake State Park POKEMON SAFARI Sat., 3 – 4 p.m., (in Aug.), play Pokemon in the park and look for real as well as virtual creatures, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 enjoy, park, kids, animals, walk, Houston

Nature Discovery Center CURIOUS KIDS Tues., 10 – 11:15 a.m. or 4 – 5:15 p.m. (during school year), pre-K science program, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Next Opportunities Sep. 27 & Oct. 4 learn, enjoy, class, kids, Houston

GREATER EAST END FARMERS’ MARKET Sun., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 2700 block of Navigation, across from Ninfa’s. Next opportunities Oct. 2 & Oct. 9 care, farmers, Houston

Nature Discovery Center JUNIOR SCIENTISTS Thurs., 4 – 5:30 p.m. (during school year), science program for kids 6 – 10, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Next Opportunities Sep. 29 & Oct. 6 learn, enjoy, class, kids, 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 Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 learn, Houston, outside, park, animals, media

Houston Audubon BIRDING FIELD TRIP usually 3rd or 4th Sat. (except summer), birding trips in/outside Houston for ages 12+, see calendar at www.houstonaudubon.org Next Opportunity Oct. 29, time TBD, Location: Fiorenza Park, Hwy Heron Rookery enjoy, bird, Houston

VOLUNTEER TUESDAYS Tues., 9 – 11 a.m., volunteer in demonstration habitat, Environmental Institute of Houston, UH-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/EIH Next Opportunities Sep. 27 & Oct. 4 care, garden, Houston Nature Discovery Center TREE I.D. WALK 1st Sat.., 10 – 11 a.m. (thru December),, guided walk to learn to identify trees in park, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 1 learn, enjoy, walk, Houston

Houston Zoo MEMBER MORNINGS 1st Sat., 8 a.m., members get in one hour early, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., www.houstonzoo.org Next opportunity Oct. 1, Topic: Meerkats enjoy, animals, Houston

YOUR LIVABLE GARDEN Radio Show Sat., 6 – 8 a.m. KSEV 700 AM & Sun., 9 – 11 a.m. KPRC 950 AM. Next opportunities Oct. 1/Oct. 2 & Oct. 8/Oct. 9 learn, Houston, garden, media

Nature Discovery Center MONDAY MORNING GARDENING 1st Mon., 9:30 a.m. – noon (except summer), learn about native plant gardening & assist center, 7112 Newcastle St, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 3 learn, care, garden, Houston

Sheldon Lake State Park MOMMY & ME Wed., 10 – 11 a.m., for parent & child 8 & under, learn dances, read stories, search for wildlife& more, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake/park_events Next Opportunities Sep. 28 & Oct. 5 learn, enjoy, park, kids, Houston

Hogg Bird Sanctuary BIRD SURVEY usually 1st Mon., 8:30 - 11 a.m., 1 Westcott St., Contact Aaron at aandkstoley@yahoo.com or 713-781-1372, http://www.houstonaudubon.org/ Next opportunity Oct. 3 care, Houston, bird

Houston Zoo FREE AFTERNOON 1st Tues., noon - closing, (Sep. – May) visit zoo for free, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., www.houstonzoo.org Next opportunity Oct. 4 enjoy, animals, Houston

WILLOW WATERHOLE VOLUNTEER DAY 2nd Sat., 9 a.m. – noon (except summer), join others to landscape and clean up grounds in park, meet at The Gathering Place, 5310 S. Willow Dr., http://www.willowwaterhole.org/events/ Next opportunity TBD care, park, garden, Houston

Sheldon Lake State Park ANIMAL TRACKERS Sun., 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., examine animal homes, scat, tracks & more, followed by short hike to look for traces left by animals, 14140 Garrett Rd, https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 2 & Oct. 9 learn, enjoy, animals, park, walk, kids, Houston

WOODLAND PARK BIRD SURVEY usually 2nd Sat., 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., join group for birding, 212 Parkview, jason.bonilla@gmail.com or www.houstonaudubon.org, Next opportunity Oct. 8 enjoy, walk, bird, Houston

BUTTERFLY ENTHUSIASTS OF SOUTHEAST TX MEETING 1st Tues. (every other month), 7 p.m., social & lecture at each meeting, Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park

Dr., http://www.naba.org/chapters/nababest/ Next Opportunity Oct. 6, Topic: The Allure of Lepidopteran Larvae learn, meeting, animals, Houston

Willow Waterhole Reserve BIRD COUNT 3rd Sat., 8 – 11 a.m., http://wwgc.org/ or www.houstonaudubon.org, Next opportunity Oct. 15 care, bird, Houston

MASTER NATURALIST Monthly Meeting 1st Thurs., 6:30 – 9 p.m., guest speaker at each meeting, Judson Robinson Jr. Recreation Center, 2020 Hermann Dr., Next opportunity Oct. 6, Topic: TBD learn, lecture, meeting, Houston

Hermann Park BIRD SURVEY 2nd Mon., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Call Jim or Harlan at 713-932-1639, www.houstonaudubon.org, Next Opportunity Oct. 10 care, bird, Houston

Houston Galveston Area Council PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE Subcommittee Meeting 3rd Thurs, bimonthly, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., 3555 Timmons Lane, Call 713-993-2497, Next opportunity Nov. 17 learn, cycle, meeting, Houston

EASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET Sat.s, 8 a.m. – noon, 300 Richmond Ave. Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 care, farmers, 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 jay.crossley@houstontomorrow.org, Next opportunity Oct. 12 learn, meeting, Houston

HOUSTON URBAN GARDENERS Meeting 2nd Mon., 6:30 pm, 1475 W. Gray, 832-345-7333, http://www.houstonurbangardeners.org/where-we-meet/ Next opportunity Oct. 10 care, learn, meeting, garden, Houston

Nature Discovery Center NATURE STORY TIME Weds., 4 – 5 p.m., 7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/, Next opportunities Sep. 28 & Oct. 5 learn, enjoy, kids, Houston

Nature Discovery Center BELLAIRE GARDEN CLUB Meeting 1st Thurs., 7 p.m., 7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/, Next opportunity Oct. 6 learn, enjoy, kids, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center NATURALLY WILD FAMILIES one Sat./month, times varies, outdoor experiences for families with naturalist guide/instructor, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org. Next Opportunity Oct. 1, Topic: Hiking Houston learn, enjoy, kids, Houston

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary TITMOUSE CLUB Tues. & Wed, 10 a.m., (Sep. – May), ages 2.5 - 5, stories, hands-on activities, nature walks & crafts, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org, www.houstonaudubon.org, Next Opportunities Sep. 27/Sep. 28, Topic: Creepy Crawlies & Oct. 4/Oct. 5, Topic: Nighttime in the Forest enjoy, learn, kids, animals, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center BOY SCOUTING CLASSES monthly, times varies, boy scouts learn about nature, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org. Next Opportunity Oct. 8, Cub Scouts: 1 – 3 p.m., Webelos into the Wild enjoy, learn, kids, Houston

HEART & SOUL ACTION GROUP MEETING 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., group supporting simpler living, http://www.transitionhouston.org/ Next Opportunity Oct. 13 care, learn, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center GIRL SCOUTING CLASSES monthly, times varies, girl scouts learn about nature, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org. Next Opportunity Oct. 8, Juniors: 12:30 –3:30 p.m., Geocacher; Brownies: 9 – 11 a.m., Hiker; Cadette: 9 a.m. – noon, Trees enjoy, learn, kids, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center TYKE HIKE some Mon.s, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., (except June/July), kids 18 mo. – 3 with parent, story, craft & stroller-friendly hike, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org. Next Opportunities Oct. 3 & Oct. 10 enjoy, learn, walk, 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 Oct. 3 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. Next Opportunities Sep. 29 & Oct. 6 care, farmers, Houston

NATIVE PRAIRIES ASSOCIATION of TEXAS Meeting usually 4th Weds. (except Nov./Dec.), 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., McGovern Centennial Gardens, 1500 Hermann Dr., Speaker each month, HNPAT@texasprairie.org, https://hnpat.wordpress.com/ Next opportunity Sep. 28, Topic: TBD learn, meeting, lecture, Houston

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center BIRD WALK 2nd Sat., 8 - 10 a.m., (except summer), enjoy relaxed guided walk to look for/observe birds, 4501 Woodway Dr, www.houstonarboretum.org. Next Opportunity Oct. 8 enjoy, walk, bird, Houston

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS EXCHANGE Meeting usually 1st Weds., (Feb., May, Aug., Nov.), time varies, potluck meeting to share ideas/resources, location varies, smithedith@aol.com http://hunstem.uhd.edu/EEE/ Next opportunity TBD Details: TBD learn, meeting, kids, Houston

ENJOY, LEARN ABOUT, AND CARE FOR GOD’S GOOD CREATION

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE HOUSTON

LAKE FAYETTE WATER FUN DAY Oct. 8, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., join group trip to LORA’s Oak Thicket Park, enjoy, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, picnic & more, meet at Grand Avenue Park & Ride in Katy, http://www.meetup.com/joinneo/events/ enjoy, park, swim, fish, boat, outside

MANAGING STORMWATER, FROM GUTTER TO GATOR Sep. 29, 9 a.m. – noon, learn about natural techniques for cleansing & conserving stormwater from backyard to regional scale, Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, Lake Jackson, http://tcwp.tamu.edu/event/workshop-managing-our-stormwater-from-gutter-to-gator/all/ learn, class, water, pollution, outside

THE ARBOR GATE Oct. 4, 9 a.m., senior outing, leaves from Kingwood library in Kingwood, Arbor Gate offers collection of plants & decorative items, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar enjoy, garden, outside

STORM DRAIN MARKING EVENT Oct. 8, 8:30 – 11 a.m., volunteers place decals on storm drains reminding residents that “nothing but rain goes down the drain”, kids welcome when accompanied by adult, Missouri City, http://txmn.org/coastal/event/vsp-missouri-city-storm-drain-marker-event/ care, water, kids, outside

SURFSIDE BEACH CAMP-OUT Oct. 7 – Oct. 10, join group outing to camp at Surfside Beach, kayak, paddleboard & more, Surfside, http://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/ enjoy, camp, boat, beach, outside

Jesse Jones Park SKINS & SKULLS Oct. 1, 10 - 11 a.m., learn how animals use their special senses to survive in the wild, ages 5+, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar learn, class, animals, kids, outside

CREEKSIDE CAMPOUT Oct. 1 – Oct. 2, families get connected with nature, watch for wildlife, listen to night creatures, gaze at stars, spend time together, Rob Fleming Park, The Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/calendar.aspx?view=list&year=2016&month=10&day=1enjoy, camp, park, kids, outside

REI WILDERNESS FIRST AID Oct. 1 – Oct. 2, learn skills & abilities to make sound decision in emergencies in the wild, Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center, Spring, see classes & events at www.rei.com learn, class, camp, outside

CAMP RATCLIFF RECREATION AREA Sep. 30 – Oct. 2, join group camp in Ratcliff Recreation Area, enjoy fishing, swimming, hiking as well, Ratcliff, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/ enjoy, camp, walk, swim, fish, water, outside

SXSW ECO Oct. 10 – Oct. 12, speakers on a variety of topics, small group discussions, workshops, meet with experts, start-ups can connect with investors, exhibits on innovations & more, Austin Convention Center, Austin, http://sxsweco.com/program learn, conference, outside

RUN AT THE MONUMENT Oct. 9, 8 – 9:30 a.m., free running race, at San Jacinto Monument, https://thehwporg.presencehost.net/news-events/event-calendar.html/event/2016/10/09/run-for-wellness-free-5k-san-jacinto-/132473 enjoy, walk, park, Houston

COMPOST CLASS Oct. 8, 10 – 11 a.m., learn how to compost in your yard from master gardeners, Parks Services, The Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4944&day=8&month=10&year=2016&calType=0 learn, care, class, garden, outside

10 FOR TEXAS RUN Oct. 8, 7 a.m., 10-mile race in The Woodlands, with 1-mile kids race, party afterward for the whole family, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4805&month=10&year=2016&day=8&calType=0 enjoy, walk, kids, outside

Katy Prairie Conservancy KATY PRAIRIE BIOBLITZ Oct. 1, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., volunteers assist experts to survey array of life on Katy Prairie, Indiangrass Preserve, Waller, http://www.katyprairie.org/ enjoy, photo, outside

VISIT TO SHANGRI LA Oct. 5, 9 a.m., senior outing, Shangri La is a botanic garden and nature center with over 300 plant varieties, leaving from Copperfield Church, 8350 Hwy. 6 N, Houston, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/ModuleID/749/ItemID/24277/mctl/EventDetails enjoy, garden, animals, outside KAYAK TOURING CLASS Oct. 2, 8:30 a.m., ladies-only event, learn advanced skills to kayak on big lakes or bays, registration includes equipment, SouthWest Paddle Sport, Spring, http://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/ learn, enjoy, class, boat, outside

Katy Prairie Conservancy WILDLIFE COUNT Oct. 8, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., volunteers join wildlife experts to count everything from bees to bats to bigmouth bass, day & evening sessions, Indiangrass Preserve, Waller, http://www.katyprairie.org/ care, animals, outside

SUNDAY EVENING CONVERSATIONS ON CREATION: THEOLOGY OF EARTHKEEPING Oct. 30, 7 p.m., online event, facilitator provides scriptures & statements by theologians for discussion by participants, contact gcs.lrc@gmail.com for an invitation to the web meeting. learn, meeting, outside

Mercer Arboretum GARDEN PARTY GALA Oct. 8, 5 p.m., dine under the stars at the garden, bid on silent & live auction items, all proceeds benefit the garden, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/mercer/ care, garden, outside

BIG THICKET DAY Oct. 1, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., centennial celebration of Big Thicket Preserve, kids’ activities, ranger-led hikes, speakers & more, Kountze, http://www.bigthicket.org/events/bigthicket%20day/ enjoy, kids, walk, outside

NATIVE PLANT LANDSCAPING CLASS Oct. 1, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., introduction to native landscapes, first course leading to native landscape certification, Armand Bayou Nature Center, Pasadena, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar learn, class, garden, outside

Katy Prairie Conservancy NATIVE PRAIRIE DISCOVERY TOUR Oct. 7, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., the Wildlife Habitat Restoration leads tours of restoration projects near Cat Springs, http://www.katyprairie.org/ enjoy, learn, walk, outside

Mercer Arboretum TEXAS GULF COAST GARDENER Sep. 27/Sep. 29 & Oct. 11/Oct. 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Tues. & Thurs. thru Nov. 17, except 10/4 & 10/6), become familiar with the exciting &

unique plants of the TX Gulf Coast, learn, horticulture, plant propagation & botany, lectures, demonstration & garden exploration, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/mercer/ learn, class, garden, outside

Collins Park CREEKFEST Oct. 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., family-friendly activities, live entertainment, local artists, food/drink, mountain bike clinics, beginner obstacle course, rock wall, guided canoe trips & more, Spring, http://ghorba.org/events/clinics/6282 enjoy, cycle, boat, park, kids, outside

Houston Museum of Natural Science WEEKDAY LAB Sep. 29, wildlife lab for grades 1 – 8 on animals of Madagascar, Sugarland, www.hmns.org/sugarland learn, enjoy, animals, outsidesociety

Armand Bayou Nature Ctr MEET THE BATS Oct. 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., outdoor presentation, following by short walk along ponds to spot 3 species of bats that feed there, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, www.abnc.org enjoy, learn, animals, water, walk, outside

Brazos Bend State Park BUTTERFLY COUNT Oct. 2, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., volunteers count butterflies in park, experienced leaders for groups of volunteers, http://www.brazosbend.org/activities/butterflycount.shtml care, animals, park, outside

TEXAS OUTDOOR FAMILY PROGRAM Oct. 8 – Oct. 9, fun-filled weekend to discover joys of camping in TX state parks, camping equipment provided, learn to pitch tent, use camp stoves, geocaching, experience sounds of night, hike, observe night sky, visit nature center, & more, Brazos Bend State Park, Needville, http://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/tof/brazos-bend-state-park-texas-outdoor-family-houston-area-1-night-workshop-open-3 enjoy, camp, walk, animals, park, outside

SMITH POINT HAWK WATCH PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Oct. 1, 7 – 11 a.m., workshop with award-winning renowned photography, refine your raptor photography skills, Smith Point, http://www.gcbo.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Photography-Workshop-Flyer-for-web-2016.pdf learn, enjoy, class, photo, bird, outside

FORT BEND COUNTY FAIR AG’TIVITY BARN thru Oct. 2, livestock exhibits, mobile farm classroom, parks & wildlife touch tank, master gardener exhibits on horticulture, & more, Rosenberg, http://fortbendcountyfair.com/events/2016/agtivity-barn enjoy, learn, animals, kids, garden, outside INTRO. TO PADDLING Oct. 1, 8:30 a.m., ladies-only event, learn basic strokes, maneuvers & rescues in kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding, include all equipment, SouthWest PaddleSports, Spring, http://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/ learn, enjoy, class, boat, outside

HIKE PINEY CREEK TRAILS Oct. 1 & Oct. 2, 9 a.m., join group to hike various trials at White Rock (on 10/1) and Piney Creek Horse Camps (on 10/2), Kennard, 12.5 mile hike on 10/1 and 9 miles on 10/2, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Area-Trails-More/events/ enjoy, walk, outside

INTRO. TO PADDLING Oct. 9, 8:30 a.m., ladies-only event, learn basic strokes, maneuvers & rescues in kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding, registration includes equipment, SouthWest Paddle Sport, Spring, http://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/ learn, enjoy, class, boat, outside

Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center BIRDING WALK Oct. 8, 9 - 11 a.m., bird presentation followed by walk around Big Pond to look for birds, Spring, https://www.facebook.com/events/1682295675423414/ enjoy, learn, class, park, bird, water, outside

AWESOME OPPOSUMS Sep. 27, 9 & 10:30 a.m., 12:45 & 2 p.m., educational webinar offered by Texas Wildlife Association for grades 1 - 6, https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/ learn, class, media, kids, animals, outside

Jesse Jones Park STARGAZING Oct. 8, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., learn about planets & stars, bring your own telescope or binos, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar enjoy, learn, class, outside

COASTAL HABITAT RESTORATION Oct. 6, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., social at 6:30 p.m., talk at 7 p.m., expert discusses his experience on High Island & other islands in Galveston Bay, Jones Creek Ranch Park lodge, Richmond, http://txmn.org/coastal/ learn, meeting, beach, outside

BUG NIGHT OUT Oct. 7, 6 – 9 p.m., bring a flashlight to explore insects flying at night, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, http://www.wildflower.org/events/ care, enjoy, animals, outside

MERCER SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING Sep. 29, 6 – 7:30 p.m., member only event, update on flood recovery efforts, future directions, food/drink, Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Humble, http://themercersociety.org/ learn, meeting, garden, tree, outside

George Observatory ASTRONOMY DAY Oct. 8, 3 – 10 p.m., fun activities for kids, simulated space mission, view sunspots through telescope, explore indoor displays, learn to use telescopes, presentations, crafts, guided tour of the constellations & more, Needville, www.hmns.org enjoy, enjoy, learn, kids, outside

ANIMAL SKULL INVESTIGATION Oct. 5, 9 & 10:30 a.m., 12:45 & 2 p.m., online interactive presentation on skulls of Texas animals by Texas Wildlife Association for grades 1 - 6, https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/ learn, class, media, kids, animals, outside

KAYAK SCAVENGER HUNT Oct. 9, 12 – 2 p.m., collect as many objects as possible from Lake Woodlands, The Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5090&month=10&year=2016&day=9&calType=0 enjoy, care, boat, outside

SEED COLLECTING Oct. 10, 9 – 11:30 a.m., volunteers collect prairie seeds in Nash/Mowotrony Prairie, Damon, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar care, garden, outside

Galveston Island State Park GHOST HIKE & MERMAID TALES Oct. 8, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., guided beach hike at night featuring myths, legends, & stories of island from native Americans, pirates & explorers, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events enjoy, beach, kids, park, outside

CWD COLLECTION TRAINING Oct. 10 – Oct. 14, chronic wasting disease training, http://txmn.org/coastal/event/at-cwd-collection-training-tpwd/ learn, class, animals, outside

FIELD TRIP TO ARMAND BAYOU Oct. 8, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., join group from Houston going to Armand Bayou Nature Center in Pasadena, meet at parking lot east of Memorial Park Arboretum to leave at 8:30 a.m., http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar enjoy, water, garden, outside

ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS INTERNSHIP & CAREER EXPO Oct. 7, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., event targeted to students at all levels in college, Texas A&M, College Station, http://plantpathology.tamu.edu/naep-epic-expo/ learn, meeting, outside

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE HOUSTON

George Observatory GIRL SCOUTING at the OBSERVATORY dates vary, courses for girl scouts of all ages, Next Opportunities Brownies: Oct. 15, Astronaut training; Juniors: Oct. 14 & Oct. 15, Overnight, learn about astronomy & light pollution, Needville, www.hmns.org enjoy, learn, kids, outside

Blackwood Educational Land Institute FARM VOLUNTEER DAY usually Thurs., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m, volunteers tend the farm Hempstead, https://www.blackwoodland.org/events/2016-09/ Next Opportunities TBD care, enjoy, garden, outside Seaborne Creek Nature Park PLANT WALK 2nd Sat., 8:30 – 11 a.m., educational plant walk with handouts, includes learning session, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunity Oct. 8 learn, garden, walk, outside

CONCERT in the PARK some Sun., 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., family-friendly concert in Northshore Park, The Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5045&month=10&year=2016&day=9&calType=0 Next Opportunities Oct.

2 & Oct. 9, Entertainment: Velvet Punch (dance music) & Gary Michael Dahl Band (jazz) & jack-o-lantern carving contest, respectively enjoy, kids, park, outside

Huntsville State Park AMERICAN ALLIGATORS Sat., 10 – 11 a.m., learn how alligators have survived through time, and see one up close, Huntsville, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/huntsville/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 15 & Oct. 22 learn, enjoy, animals, kids, park, outside

Exploration Green WORK DAY last Sun., 8 a.m. – noon, volunteers repot, prune & stake trees, 1801 Neptune Ln., Alvin, http://www.txgcmn.org/calendar Next Opportunity Oct. 30 care, walk, park, outside

Galveston Island State Park SUNSET PADDLE Sat., 5 – 7:30 p.m., guided paddle for adults in protected cove in Galveston Bay, gear provided, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 enjoy, boat, park, outside

COASTAL PRAIRIE MASTER NATURALIST Meeting 1st Thurs, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., social/snacks followed by expert presentation & then chapter business, Bud O’Shieles’s Community Center, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/events/ Next Opportunity Oct. 6, Topic: TBD learn, meeting, garden, outside

SURF, PADDLE, KAYAK SURFSIDE BEACH daily, rent surf or paddle boards & kayaks at Surfside Beach, http://bayoucityadventures.org/ enjoy, boat, beach, outside

SEABORNE CREEK NATURE PARK WALK 4th Sat., 10 a.m. - noon, guided interpretive walks in park, Seaborne Creek Park, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunity Oct. 22 enjoy, walk, park, outside

Jesse Jones Park INVASIVES BEWARE 3rd Sun., 9 - 11 a.m., document & remove invasive plants & animals, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar Next Opportunity Oct. 16 care, garden, animals, park, outside

Galveston Island State Park BAY EXPLORATIONS Sun., 10 – 11:30 a.m., guided exploration of connections between mainland & island, get close-up with creatures, birds & grasses, seining, & more, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 2 & Oct. 9 enjoy, walk, bird, park, animals, outside

Galveston Island State Park JUNIOR RANGER 1st Sat., 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., kids have short lesson followed by hike, good for all ages, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events Next Opportunity Oct. 1 care, enjoy, walk, beach, kids, animals, park, outside

BIKE RIDE Sun., 7:15 – 10 a.m., join group 65 mi. ride, not for beginners, meet at Champions Bike Barn, http://www.getoutherehouston.org/activities/sunday-bike-barn-rides-2016-08-07 Next Opportunities Oct. 2 & Oct. 9 enjoy, cycle, outside

Galveston Island State Park ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE HIKE Sat., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. & Fri. 6 – 7 p.m., learn about basic skills needed to find food, shelter, water & space in short (and somewhat humorous) program, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events Next Opportunities Sep. 30/Oct. 1 & Oct.7/Oct. 8 enjoy, walk, bird, park, animals, outside

SEABORNE PRAIRIE GARDEN WORK DAY 2nd Weds. & 4th Sat., 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., volunteers work in coastal prairie garden, Seaborne Creek Park, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunity Oct. 12 care, enjoy, garden, beach, outside SEABORNE DEMO GARDEN WORK DAY 3rd Weds., 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., volunteers work in educational demo garden, Seaborne Creek Park, Rosenberg, http://txmn.org/coastal/ Next Opportunity Oct. 19 care, enjoy, garden, beach, outside BUCKET BRIGADE INTERPRETIVE BEACH TOURS daily, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., free interpretive beach tours, for all ages, on the half hour, Stewart Beach, plus several other locations (Thurs. – Sun. only), Galveston, http://www.artistboat.org/take-a-tour.html learn, enjoy, beach, outside

PADDLE TOUR Sat., 10 – 11:30 a.m., guided stand-up paddle tour of Oyster Creek, Sugar Land, http://www.surfsuptx.com/event-calendar/ Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 enjoy, boat, outside

STORMWATER WETLAND PROGRAM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Thurs., 9 a.m. – noon, volunteers propagate plants in nursery at Exploration Green, 1801 Neptune Ln., Clear Lake, or at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson, Contact Mcedwards@tamu.edu for details, http://www.explorationgreen.org/#!calendar/c1xzt Next Opportunities Sep. 29 & Oct. 6 care, garden, water, Houston

LADIES SUP CLUB Fri., 6 p.m., join other ladies for stand-up paddling at Northshore Park, The Woodlands, http://www.meetup.com/TOWNHouston/events/ Next Opportunities Sep. 30 & Oct. 7 enjoy, boat, park, outside

Galveston Island State Park GEOCACHING 101 2nd Sat., 1 – 2 p.m., learn about this high tech treasure hunt, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events Next Opportunity Oct. 8 learn, class, kids, park, outside

NATURE HIKE Sun., 8 – 9 a.m., leisurely guided stroll through nature with naturalists, Lake Houston Wilderness, New Caney, http://www.getoutherehouston.org/activities/nature-hike-lake-houston-wilderness-park-2016-06-05 Next Opportunities Oct. 2 & Oct. 9 enjoy, walk, kids, park, outside

SURFING LESSONS Sat./Sun., various times, learn to surf with instructors at Surfside Beach, for all ages & skill levels, http://www.bayoucityadventures.org/surfing/ Next Opportunities Oct. 1/Oct. 2 & Oct. 8/Oct. 9 learn, beach, outside

KAYAKING & STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING normally Thurs. – Mon., 9 a.m. - sunset, kayaks and paddleboards for rent at Riva Row Boat House on Lake Woodlands, The Woodlands, http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/rivarowboathouse Next Opportunities Sep. 29 – Oct. 3 & Oct. 6 – Oct. 10 enjoy, boat, outside

WILDLIFE for LUNCH usually 3rd Thurs., 12 - 1 p.m., online course by expert on each monthly topic, offered by Texas Wildlife Association., http://www.texas-wildlife.org/images/uploads/Wildlife_for_Lunch_2016_flyer.pdf Next Opportunity Sep. 27, Topic: Awesome Opossums learn, class, media, animals, outside

SATURDAYS at the GEORGE Sat.s, 3 – 10 p.m., stargazing at the George Observatory, Needville, www.hmns.org/observatory Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 enjoy, outside

DEER PARK PRAIRIE PRESERVE WORK DAY 2nd Weds. & 4th Sat., 9 a.m. - noon, join Houston chapter of Native Prairies Assoc. of TX in work at preserve, 1222 E. Purdue Ln, Deer Park, HNPAT@TexasPrairie.org https://hnpat.wordpress.com/hnpat-activities/field-trips/ Next Opportunity Oct. 12 care, enjoy, garden, outside

Jesse Jones Park TAI CHI in the PARK Weds., 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. beginner class taught by third degree black belt, low impact stretching, range of motion exercises, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/, Next opportunities Sep. 28 & Oct. 5 enjoy, park, outside

DEER PARK BIRD SURVEY 4th Sat., 7:30 – 9 a.m., Deer Park Prairie, 1222 E. Purdue Ln, Deer Park, 936-827-7973. Next Opportunity Oct. 22 care, bird, park, outside

Dennis Johnston Park TRAIL WALKING Fri., 8:10 – 9:10 a.m., 2-mile guided trail walk along Spring Creek, Spring, http://www.hcp4.net/Calendar/monthly-calendar/ModuleID/751/ItemID/23276/mctl/EventDetails Next Opportunities Sep. 30 & Oct. 7 enjoy, walk, water, park, outside

San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site PRAIRIE RESTORATION Thurs., 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. remove invasives, work in nursery, etc., La Porte, http://prairiepartner.org/ Next Opportunities Sep. 29 & Oct. 6 enjoy, park, garden, Houston

Galveston Island State Park BEACH EXPLORATION Sat., 10 – 11:30 a.m., guided exploration of beach, see birds & other creatures, seining to search for ghost crabs, Galveston, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/park_events Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 enjoy, walk, beach, park, animals, outside

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office GREEN THUMB LECTURE 3rd Sat., 10 a.m. – noon, (Jan. – Oct.) Maude Marks Library, 1815 Westgreen Blvd, Katy, register 281-855-5600, http://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/. Next Opportunity Oct. 15 Topic: Fruit trees, planting & care learn, lecture, garden, Houston

NECHES RIVER ADVENTURE Sat.s, 10 a.m. – noon, (except Dec/Jan) Riverfront Park, Beaumont, boat trip in Big Thicket National Preserve, 409-651-5326 for tickets. Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 enjoy, boat, outside

KINGWOOD FARMERS MARKET Thurs., 3 – 7 p.m., Town Center Park, 8 North Main St., Kingwood. Next Opportunities Sep. 29 & Oct. 6 care, farmers, outside

Jesse Jones Park SECOND SUNDAY PICKERS 2nd Sun., 2 – 4 p.m., concert in the park, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/, Next opportunity Oct. 9 enjoy, park, outside

Jesse Jones Park VOLUNTEER Meeting usually 4th Mon., 7 p.m., programs on nature, open to all, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/ learn, meeting, park, outside Next Opportunity Oct. 24

BIKE RIDE Mon. & Wed., 5 – 8 p.m., join group ride, meet at 3820 I-45 in Dickinson, http://www.getoutherehouston.org/activities/monday-wednesday-bike-barn-rides-2016-08-03 Next Opportunities Sep. 28, Oct. 3, Oct. 5 & Oct. 10 enjoy, cycle, outside

KATY FARMERS’ MARKET Sat.s, 8 a.m. – noon, Church of the Holy Apostles, Katy. Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 care, farmers, outside

Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge ATTWATER PRAIRIE CHICKEN VAN TOURS 1st Sat.s, 8 – 10 a.m., Eagle Lake, Call (979) 234-3021, ext. 221 or 223 Next opportunity Oct. 1 enjoy, bird, outside

CROSBY FARMERS’ MARKET Tues., 3 - 7 p.m., 311 Wahl St., Crosby Next Opportunities Sep. 27 & Oct. 4 care, farmers, outside

BIKE RIDES Sat., 7 – 10 a.m., join group 30 – 40 mi. ride, multiple locations, meet at Bike Barn in Atoscosita, Katy, Cypress, or Champions, http://www.getoutherehouston.org/activities/saturday-bike-barn-rides-2016-08-06 Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 enjoy, cycle, outside

PINEY WOODS WILDLIFE SOCIETY Monthly Meeting 3rd Tues., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Dennis Johnston County Park, 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring, Educational talks & birding information. Call 281-444-6204 for information, Next opportunity Oct. 18 learn, meeting, lecture, bird, outside

WOMEN’S BIKE RIDE Tues., 9 a.m. – noon, ladies 30 – 40 mile ride, Bike Barn, Atoscosita, http://www.getoutherehouston.org/activities/tuesday-bike-ride-women-2016-08-02 Next Opportunities Sep. 27 & Oct. 4 enjoy, cycle, outside

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING 1st Sat., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Kingwood Metro Park & Ride, Next opportunity Oct. 1 care, recycle, outside

Kleb Woods Nature Center BIRD WALK Weds., 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., 20303 Draper Rd, Tomball, 281-357-5324. Next opportunities Sep. 28 & Oct. 5 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, Next opportunity Oct. 1 care, outside

KAYAK ADVENTURES usually Sat./Sun. & occasional Fri./holiday, times vary guided/interpretive kayak trips on Galveston Bay, kids 7+ may accompany parents, includes equipment, Galveston, https://kayak.destinationnext.com/ Next Opportunities Sep. 30, 5 – 7 p.m., Location: East End Lagoon, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – noon & 1 – 3 p.m., Location: East End Lagoon, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Location: Armand Bayou, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. – noon & 1 – 3 p.m., Location: East End Lagoon, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Location: Galveston Island State Park enjoy, boat, kids, outside

Baytown Nature Center BIRD SURVEY 3rd Thurs., 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., (except summer), 6213 Bayway Dr, call (281) 424-9198, www.houstonaudubon.org, Next opportunity Oct. 20 care, bird, outside

SUP RENTALS Sat., 1 – 6 p.m., rent an SUP at First Colony Aquatic Center, Sugarland, http://www.surfsuptx.com/event-calendar/ Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 enjoy, boat, park, kids, Houston

Baytown Nature Center NURTURE NATURE SERIES 1st Sat., 10 - 11 a.m., 6213 Bayway Dr, 281-424-9198, http://www.baytown.org/city-hall/departments/parks-recreation/baytown-nature-center/calendar, Next opportunity Oct. 1 learn, kids, outside

Baytown Nature Center FULL MOON HIKE one Sat./month., start time varies, enjoy 90 minutes guided hike by moonlight, for adults/older children, 6213 Bayway Dr, call (281) 424-9198, http://www.baytown.org/city-hall/departments/parks-recreation/baytown-nature-center/calendar, Next opportunity Oct. 15, 7 p.m. enjoy, walk, kids, outside

GROGAN’S MILL FARMERS MARKET Sat.s, 8 a.m. – noon, 2230 Buckthorn Pl, Spring. Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 care, farmers, outside

SUP RENTALS Sun., 8 – 10 a.m., rent an SUP at Bay Area Rowing Club, Seabrook, http://www.surfsuptx.com/event-calendar/ Next Opportunities Oct. 2 & Oct. 9 enjoy, boat, park, kids, Houston

Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center GATOR TALES Weds., 10 - 11 a.m. (summer/winter), fun/educational series for pre-school children & parents, 1724 Market St, Baytown, 281-420-7128, http://www.baytown.org/city-hall/departments/parks-recreation/eddie-v-gray-wetlands-education-center/calendar, Next opportunities TBD learn, enjoy, kids, outside

SUP RENTALS Sun., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., rent an SUP at boat house on Sylvan Beach, LaPorte, http://www.surfsuptx.com/event-calendar/ Next Opportunities Oct. 2 & Oct. 9 enjoy, boat, park, kids, Houston

SUGAR LAND FARMERS MARKET Sat.s, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Imperial Sugar Land, 198 Sugarland St, Sugar Land. Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 care, farmers, outside

Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center EPIC SERVICE CLUB Weds., 4 p.m. (during the school year), free service learning club for high school students interested in learning about & solving coastal environmental problems, 1724 Market St, Baytown, 281-420-7128, http://www.baytown.org/city-hall/departments/parks-recreation/eddie-v-gray-wetlands-education-center/calendar, Next opportunities Sep. 28 & Oct. 5 learn, enjoy, kids, outside

Jesse Jones Park BICYCLING Daily, trails open for cycling, children must be accompanied, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/jones/ enjoy, cycle, garden, kids, outside

CYPRESS CREEK DAYLILY SOCIETY Meeting 4th Sun., 2 - 4 p.m., (except summer), learn about gardening with daylilies, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, 281-443-8731 Next Opportunity Oct. 23 care, garden, outside

KAYAK POLO Sat., 6 p.m., (thru Nov. 18) join group for kayak polo at Riva Row Boat House, The Woodlands, http://www.meetup.com/KayakingHouston/ Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 enjoy, boat, 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 Oct. 9 care, farmers, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Ctr BIRD COUNT 2nd Sat., 7 – 10 a.m., 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, www.houstonaudubon.org. Next Opportunity Oct. 8 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://woodtmn.org, Next opportunity Oct. 5 learn, meeting, lecture, outside

Katy Prairie Conservancy WORK DAYS Tues, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Fri & Sat, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Indiangrass Preserve, Waller, remove invasives, mulch trails, restore habitat, remove brush, http://www.katyprairie.org/field-days. Next Opportunities Sep. 27, Sep. 30/Oct. 1 & Oct. 4, Oct. 7/Oct. 8 care, garden, outside

CLEAR LAKE SHORES FARMERS’ MARKET Sat.s, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1020 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores. Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 care, farmers, outside

Sea Center Texas FISH HATCHERY TOURS Tues. - Fri., 9, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., reservations needed, 300 Medical Dr., Lake Jackson, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/, Next opportunities Sep. 27 - Sep. 30/Oct. 1 & Oct. 4 - Oct. 7/Oct. 8 care, enjoy, kids, fish, outside

Sea Center Texas WETLAND EXHIBIT GUIDED TOURS by reservation, see wetlands animals & learn how to attract wildlife, 300 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/, Next opportunity contact them. care, enjoy, kids, animals, outside

CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY Meeting 4th Fri., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., discuss growing chrysanthemums, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, 281-443-8731 Next Opportunity Oct. 28 care, garden, outside

Sea Center Texas STORY TIME Sat.s & 3rd Fri., check calendar, 300 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/, Next opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 care, enjoy, kids, fish, outside

PEARLAND FARMERS MARKET 2nd & 4th Sat.s, 8 a.m. – noon, Zychlinski Park, 2243 N Grand Blvd, Pearland. Next Opportunity Oct. 8 care, farmers, outside

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory BIRD BANDING 3rd Sat., 8 a.m. – noon, 103 Hwy 332, Lake Jackson, www.gcbo.org, Next opportunity Oct. 15 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 Oct. 17 enjoy, kids, garden, outside

SIERRA CLUB Monthly Meeting 3rd Weds., 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Bay Area Community Ctr, 5002 E. NASA Pkwy, Seabrook, http://www.meetup.com/Houston-Sierra-Club-Outings/events/ Next Opportunity Oct. 19 Topic: TBD care, learn, Houston

TOMBALL FARMERS’ MARKET Sat.s, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 205 W. Main, Tomball Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 care, farmers, outside

Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Garden VOLUNTEER GARDENING Tues./Thurs., 9 a.m. - noon, prune, weed, groom plants in Perennial Garden, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/mercer/. Next opportunities Sep. 27/Sep. 29 & Oct. 4/Oct. 6 care, enjoy, garden, outside

Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Garden LUNCH BUNCH 2nd Weds., noon – 2 p.m., learn about a gardening topic, bring your own lunch, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, http://www.hcp4.net/mercer/. Next opportunity Oct. 12, Topic: TBD learn, enjoy, garden, outside

Sea Center Texas YOUTH CATCH & RELEASE FISHING 1st & 3rd Weds., ages 7 – 16, by reservation only for groups of 10 - 20, 300 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/, Next opportunity Oct. 5 care, enjoy, kids, fish, outside

HIGH ISLAND WORK DAY 2nd Sat., 8:30 a.m. – noon, maintain bird sanctuary, lunch provided, 2088 5th St, High Island, Contact pdeichmann@houstonaudubon.org, Next opportunity Oct. 8 care, bird, outside

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory YOUNG ORNITHOLOGISTS 3rd Sat., 9 a.m., birding & exploring for kids up to 17, 103 Hwy 332, Lake Jackson, www.gcbo.org, Next opportunity Oct. 15 care, bird, kids, outside

NASSAU BAY FARMERS’ MARKET Sat.s, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 18045 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay. Next Opportunities Oct. 1 & Oct. 8 care, farmers, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Center GUIDED HIKE Sat., 10 – 11 a.m. & 2 – 3 p.m. & Sun. 2 - 3 p.m., 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Oct. 1/Oct. 2 & Oct. 8/Oct. 9 enjoy, walk, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Center NATURAL HISTORY DEMONSTRATION 1 – 4 p.m., Sat.s & Sun.s, learn about bayou animals & their habitat, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Oct. 1/Oct. 2 & Oct. 8/Oct. 9 learn, class, animals, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Center SUNDAYS IN NATURE 1st & 3rd Sun., noon – 5 p.m., free admission & different focus each month, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunity Oct. 2, Topic: Bats enjoy, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Center ECO-SCHOOLER Weds./Fri., 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (during school year), class taught by center biologists for kids 7 – 12, course repeats each week on Weds. & Fri., 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Sep. 28/Sep. 30, Topic: Understanding wetlands and bayou; Oct. 5/Oct. 7, Topic: Designing Habitats learn, kids, animals, water, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Center PRAIRIE FRIDAY Fri.s, 8:30 a.m. – noon, volunteer stewardship of center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, registration required, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Sep. 30 & Oct. 7 care, garden, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Center PONTOON BOAT CRUISES most Sat.s, 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and/or 6 – 7:30 p.m.; 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Fees & registration may be required. http://www.abnc.org Next opportunities Oct. 1 (a.m. & p.m.) & Oct. 8 (a.m. & p.m.) enjoy, boat, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Center ECO-KIDS Weds. & Fri., 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (during school year), drop-off program for kids 3 – 6, different nature topic each session, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena,

http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Sep. 28/Sep. 30, Topic: Nature’s Shapes, Oct. 5/Oct. 7, Topic: Owls learn, enjoy, class, kids, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Center GUIDED CANOE TOUR 8 – 11 a.m., normally 2nd & 4th Sat.s, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, Fees & registration may be required, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunity Oct. 8 enjoy, boat, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Center BOY SCOUTING PROGRAMS usually monthly during school year, times vary opportunity to earn various badges, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Oct. 2, Webelos: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., Into the Woods; Oct. 9, Tigers: 1 – 2:30 p.m., Tigers in the Wild; Wolves: 3 – 4:30 p.m., Topic: Paws on Path learn, kids, walk, animals, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Center STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY 8 – noon, 1st & 3rd Sat.s, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, registration required, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunity Oct. 1 care, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Center ECO-TOTS alt. Fri., 9:30 – 11 a.m. (during school year), adult + kids 18 mo. – 3, different nature topic each session (course repeats for two successive Fri.), includes story/songs/short hike/etc., 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Sep. 30, Topic: Ladybugs & Oct. 7, Topic: Spiders learn, enjoy, class, kids, outside

Brazos Bend State Park BRAZOS RIVER PICKERS 2nd Sat., 5 – 7 p.m. (Oct. – Apr.), bluegrass/old time music in the park, 21901 FM 762 Rd, Needville, (fee to enter), www.brazosbend.org Next opportunity Oct. 8 enjoy, park, outside

Armand Bayou Nature Center GIRL SCOUTING PROGRAMS usually monthly during the school year, times vary opportunity to earn various badges, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, http://www.abnc.org, Next opportunities Oct. 1, Brownies: 1 – 3:30 p.m. WOW Journey Sessions 1 - 3; Juniors: 9 a.m. – noon, Flowers; Oct. 8, Daisy: 1 – 2:30 p.m. Flower Garden 4; Juniors: 9 a.m. – noon, Animal Habitats learn, kids, walk, garden, outside

Brazos Bend State Park BIRD WATCHING HIKE usually every other Fri., 8:30 a.m. & certain Sun. (Jan. – May), 21901 FM 762 Rd, Needville, (fee to enter), www.brazosbend.org Next opportunity Oct. 17 enjoy, bird, walk, park, outside

Brazos Bend State Park GUIDED PHOTO HIKE 1st Sat., (except Jan.), start time varies, 21901 FM 762 Rd, Needville, (fee to enter), www.brazosbend.org, Next opportunity: Oct. 1, 5 p.m. enjoy, photo, walk, park, outside

MILLIKAN RESERVE FARMERS’ MARKET 3rd Sun., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 19851 FM2154, College Station, Next Opportunity Oct. 16 care, farmers, outside

BOLIVAR BEACH RAMBLE 1st Sat., explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary, www.houstonaudubon.org Next opportunity: Oct. 1 enjoy, bird, walk, outside

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS EXCHANGE Meeting usually 1st Weds., (Feb., May, Aug., Nov.), time varies, potluck meeting to share ideas/resources, location varies, smithedith@aol.com http://hunstem.uhd.edu/EEE/ Next opportunity TBD, Details: TBD learn, meeting, kids, outside

GALVESTON COUNTY AUDUBON BIRDING FIELD TRIP 3rd Sat., (except Dec.), time varies, various locations, galvestoncountyaudubongroup@gmail.com, Next opportunity: Oct. 13 & Oct. 15, Location: TBD learn, meeting, enjoy, walk, bird, outside