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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
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SUMMARY:Nature Day at Sea Center Texas
DESCRIPTION:This is a free event. Activities will include\, but are not limited to: Live Reptiles\, Learning Activities\, and More\, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Birds of Prey Show\, 12 P.M. & 2 P.M. \nJoin Sea Center Texas for Nature Day – a wild and wonderful event celebrating the natural world. \nWhile our ponds will be undergoing maintenance and we won’t be hosting fishing this year\, there’s still plenty to explore. \n🦅 Birds of Prey Show\n🦎 Live Reptiles & Wildlife Booths\n🌱 Hands-On Nature Activities \nBring the whole family for a day of discovery\, learning\, and outdoor adventure!
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/nature-day-at-sea-center-texas/
LOCATION:Sea Center Texas\, 302 Medical Drive\, Lake Jackson\, TX\, 77566
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T091812
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SUMMARY:Trash Bash
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Trash Bash event will be held at 14 locations throughout the lower Galveston Bay watershed on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026. \nVisit the Trash Bash website for more information on locations and registration.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/trash-bash-2/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTSTAMP:20260424T091812
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T150330Z
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SUMMARY:12th State of the Bay Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 12th State of the Bay Symposium will be held on February 24-25\, 2026\, at the Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center in Galveston\, TX. \nThe Draft Agenda for the 12th State of the Bay Symposium is now available.  \nAdditional information is available on the GBEP and TCEQ websites. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Zoe Gapayao at (281) 486-1245 or zoe.gapayao@tceq.texas.gov and Lisa Marshall at (281) 486-1244 or lisa.marshall@tceq.texas.gov. You can also contact the GBEP office at (281) 218-6461 or via email.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/12th-state-of-the-bay-symposium/
LOCATION:Moody Gardens\, 1 Hope Blvd\, Galveston\, Texas\, 77554
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T091812
CREATED:20250905T153353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T153353Z
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SUMMARY:Galveston Bay Estuary Program at Johnson Library
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Abernathy\, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Galveston Bay Estuary Program (GBEP)\, will present How We Back the Bay: An Overview of the Galveston Bay Estuary Program\, a comprehensive overview of the GBEP\, including its mission\, purpose\, history\, and projects.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/galveston-bay-estuary-program-at-johnson-library/
LOCATION:Johnson Library\, 3517 Reed Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77051
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T091812
CREATED:20250905T153221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T153221Z
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SUMMARY:Galveston Bay Estuary Program at Stanaker Library
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Abernathy\, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Galveston Bay Estuary Program (GBEP)\, will present How We Back the Bay: An Overview of the Galveston Bay Estuary Program\, a comprehensive overview of the GBEP\, including its mission\, purpose\, history\, and projects.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/galveston-bay-estuary-program-at-stanaker-library/
LOCATION:Stanaker Library\, 611 S Sgt Macario Garcia Dr\, Houston\, TX\, 77011
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T091812
CREATED:20250905T152951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T153017Z
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SUMMARY:Galveston Bay Estuary Program at Collier Library
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Abernathy\, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Galveston Bay Estuary Program (GBEP)\, will present How We Back the Bay: An Overview of the Galveston Bay Estuary Program\, a comprehensive overview of the GBEP\, including its mission\, purpose\, history\, and projects.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/galveston-bay-estuary-program-at-collier-library/
LOCATION:Collier Regional Library\, 6200 Pinemont\, Houston\, TX\, 77092
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T091812
CREATED:20250905T152554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T152554Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Association of Sea Kayakers General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Abernathy\, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Galveston Bay Estuary Program (GBEP)\, will be present a comprehensive overview of the GBEP\, including its mission\, purpose\, history\, and projects.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/houston-association-of-sea-kayakers-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Los Cucos\, 17386 Northwest Fwy\, Jersey Village\, TX\, 77040
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T091812
CREATED:20241210T151431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T151431Z
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium
DESCRIPTION:GBEP is working with partners throughout Texas to plan the 7th annual Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium. The event will be held on Thursday\, April 3\, 2025\, at the Houston Zoo. \nRegistration is free and opens\, along with the call for presentation and poster abstracts\, on Monday\, January 6\, 2025. \nFor more information\, visit www.texasplasticpollutionsymposium.com.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/7th-annual-texas-plastic-pollution-symposium/
LOCATION:Houston Zoo\, 6200 Hermann Park Dr.\, Houston\, Texas\, 77030
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T080000
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CREATED:20241210T153910Z
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SUMMARY:Trash Bash
DESCRIPTION:The River\, Lakes\, Bays ‘N Bayous Trash Bash® will celebrate the 31st annual cleanup of our Galveston Bay watershed on Saturday March 29\, 2025! \n​Trash Bash® is the largest\, single-day waterway cleanup in Texas. Thank you to all of the volunteers and sponsors who continue to join us to “Clean It Like You Mean It !”® \n  \n 
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/trash-bash/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T091812
CREATED:20250212T214543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T214602Z
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SUMMARY:NatureFest
DESCRIPTION:Come visit GBEP’s booth at Jesse H. Jones Park’s 2025 NatureFest. This annual event introduces visitors to local environmental organizations\, outdoor activities\, and native plants and wildlife. This is a free family event.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/naturefest/
LOCATION:Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center\, 20634 Kenswick Dr.\, Humble\, Texas\, 77338
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T190000
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CREATED:20240916T182049Z
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SUMMARY:From Grey to Green: Building Resilient Communities with Green Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Join Matt Abernathy\, Education & Outreach Coordinator at the Galveston Bay Estuary Program (GBEP)\, for a presentation about Green Infrastructure. Learn about what Green Infrastructure is\, why is it important\, and how green infrastructure projects can help to improve water quality and mitigate flooding by working with nature.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/from-grey-to-green-building-resilient-communities-with-green-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Evelyn Meador Library\, 2400 N. Meyer Ave\, Seabrook\, Texas\, 77586
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T091812
CREATED:20240916T182442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T182442Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at E.R. and Ann Taylor Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoe Gapayao from the Galveston Bay Estuary Program\, along with Houston Audubon and Nature Heritage Society for a guided bird walk at E.R. & Ann Taylor Park! This park is a 26-acre forest oasis in southern Houston. Standing at the entrance to the park\, at 1850 Reed Road\, one has a clear view of the skylines of downtown and the Texas Medical Center. The bustling environment of Almeda Road begins at the next intersection. But inside the gates\, a tranquil world of birdcalls\, grapevines and ancient oak trees awaits. A 1.08-mile nature trail takes hikers through the woods. Scattered within the forest are bird watching blinds\, designed so that viewers can observe wildlife without scaring it off\, boardwalks to keep visitors out of the occasional puddle\, and an elegant\, 2-story tall viewing stand looking out on the wilderness pond ecosystem and the surrounding forest. \nPlease wear comfortable closed-toed shoes\, weather appropriate gear\, and bug spray. Bring your reusable water bottle. \nWe will meet at the pavilion.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/bird-walk-at-e-r-and-ann-taylor-park/
LOCATION:E.R. & Ann Taylor Park\, 1850 Reed Rd.\, Houston\, Texas\, 77051
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T091812
CREATED:20240610T145015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T145102Z
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SUMMARY:One Less Plastic Pledge Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:GBEP is partnering with the Environmental Institute of Houston at the University of Houston-Clear Lake to do a campus cleanup in support of the One Less Plastic Pledge. \nFor more information\, you can email gbep@tceq.texas.gov or oakley@uhcl.edu.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/one-less-plastic-pledge-cleanup/
LOCATION:University of Houston-Clear Lake\, 2700 Bay Area Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Galveston Bay Estuary Program":MAILTO:gbep@tceq.texas.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T091812
CREATED:20240610T144534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T145103Z
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SUMMARY:Galveston Bay Council Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This will be the July meeting of the Galveston Bay Council. \nFor more information about the Galveston Bay Council\, you can visit the GBEP website or email Lisa Marshall\, GBEP Program Manager\, at Lisa.Marshall@tceq.texas.gov.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/galveston-bay-council-quarterly-meeting/
LOCATION:Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Office\, 1660 W. Bay Area Blvd\, Friendswood\, TX\, 77546\, United States
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Galveston Bay Estuary Program":MAILTO:gbep@tceq.texas.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20260424T091812
CREATED:20240610T143857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T145116Z
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SUMMARY:One Less Plastic Pledge
DESCRIPTION:GBEP and its partners are helping to raise awareness of the issues associated with single-use plastics. We are asking that people pledge to reduce their use or remove from use at least one single-use plastic item during the month of July. \nAdditionally\, GBEP and its partners will be hosting events throughout July and providing information and resources to support this effort.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/one-less-plastic-pledge/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events,Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Galveston Bay Estuary Program":MAILTO:gbep@tceq.texas.gov
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