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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:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
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SUMMARY:Creek Bash
DESCRIPTION:Nothing ruins scenic waterways faster than litter.  Join us to help keep Spring Creek clean and make a positive impact on our shared environment by picking up trash.  Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  Participants can earn volunteer service hours for community organizations and Texas Master Naturalists. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. \nMyImpactPage – Volunteer Introduction and Guide (betterimpact.com) or email JesseJonesPark@pct3.hctx.net to register.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/creek-bash/
LOCATION:Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center\, 20634 Kenswick Dr.\, Humble\, Texas\, 77338
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
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SUMMARY:Deer Park Prairie Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly workday at Deer Park Prairie. \nDive into hands-on conservation work at Deer Park Prairie. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or a first-timer\, your involvement helps us nurture this unique ecosystem. Be prepared with sturdy shoes\, a water bottle\, hat\, and sun protection. Volunteers can bring gloves\, loppers\, and hand saws if they have them\, but NPAT will provide necessary tools. \nWe will be focusing on the southwest corner of the prairie and working to clear the southern end of the west fence line. Activities will include clearing\, applying herbicide\, mowing\, and removing woody debris. \nRegistration is required. RSVP – Deer Park Prairie September Work Day (tickettailor.com)
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/deer-park-prairie-work-day/
LOCATION:Deer Park Prairie\, 1222 Purdue Ln\, Deer Park\, Texas\, 77536
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180237
CREATED:20240916T181138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T181138Z
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SUMMARY:Squawk Walk
DESCRIPTION:Squawk Walk is back at Exploration Green!  Squawk Walk is an event held at Exploration Green in Houston\, Texas to celebrate the role the city plays in the lives of birds. This event is co-sponsored by Houston Audubon and will be held on Saturday\, September 28 during Bird Week\, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to register for free guided bird walks. Texas Master Naturalists will be on hand to answer questions. To join us for this guided tour of Avian life around Phase 1\, just click the link below and sign up. \nThis event is great for everyone aged 5 and up. Children under 12 must have a parent or guardian with them. There will be a maximum of 10 people on each tour\, so please register one slot for each person in your group. Tours are expected to last 45-60 minutes and are wheelchair accessible. Bring your own binoculars and don’t forget your water and camera.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/squawk-walk/
LOCATION:Exploration Green Phase I\, 16350 Diana Ln\, Houston\, Texas\, 77062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180237
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T180748Z
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SUMMARY:Woodland Park Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:We’re so glad you’ll be joining SPLASh and Houston Audubon at our cleanup on September 22 from 8am – 11am at Woodland Park! Please register below for yourself and anyone from your family or group who may be attending with you. \nThe exact meeting location can be found here: 212 Parkview St\, Houston\, TX 77009  \n\n\nAll volunteers are required to sign waivers. Sign our Liability Waiver Here!\nPrinted copies will be available at the cleanup\, as well.\n\nBathrooms: No bathrooms on site but available at local gas stations/marts.\n\nIf you want to learn more about SPLASh or have any questions about our cleanup events\, visit www.splashtx.org or email us at splashtx@abcbirds.org!\n\n\nThank you to Friends of Woodland Park and Houston Audubon for partnering on this cleanup event!
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/woodland-park-cleanup/
LOCATION:Woodland Park\, 212 Parkview St.\, Houston\, Texas\, 77009
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180237
CREATED:20240916T185705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T185705Z
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SUMMARY:Birds of Moody Gardens Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Houston Audubon on a guided tour to see the birds of Moody Gardens during Houston Bird Week! Explore the birds on the property\, visit the penguins in the Aquarium\, and stroll through the canopy of the tropical Rainforest Pyramid! Bring your reusable water bottle. \nMeet at the tram stop at the North end of the West parking lot.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/birds-of-moody-gardens-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Moody Gardens\, 1 Hope Blvd\, Galveston\, Texas\, 77554
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180237
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T180325Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Bird Week Kickoff Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Houston Audubon\, Harris County Precinct 4 and Madres del Parque as we kick-off Houston Bird Week in style! Celebrate with many local conservation partners through nature games\, crafts\, dance performances and much more. Bring your family\, friends\, and neighbors to this FREE and one-of-a-kind event you’ll never forget. \nIn partnership with Houston Audubon\, Madres del Parque\, Harris County Precinct 4\, Memorial Hermann\, Texas Master Naturalist\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, Student Conservation Association\, CRECEN\, Connect Community\, Octavio Palomo\, MARLA\, BakerRipley\, Galveston Bay Estuary Program\, and Latino Outdoors. \nHouston Bird Week Kickoff Party
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/houston-bird-week-kickoff-party/
LOCATION:Burnett Bayland Park\, 6206 Chimney Rock Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000
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SUMMARY:Bolivar Flats Beach Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Please help us clean up the shoreline at Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary during Bird Week! Your efforts will help prepare the sanctuary for the thousands of migrants coming through during fall migration and help provide clean habitat for our beach-nesting birds! Houston Audubon will provide gloves\, grabbers\, trash bags\, and water to refill your reusable containers. Please dress accordingly for the weather and sun protection. \nMeet at the vehicular barrier located on the beach ~3/4 mile west of Rettilon Rd in Port Bolivar. From the ferry landing\, take Highway 87\, 3 miles\, turn Right on Rettilon Rd\, turn right at the beach and drive 3/4 mile to the barrier. \nPlease let us know you’re coming by registering online.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/bolivar-flats-beach-cleanup/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180237
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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:20240727T120000
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SUMMARY:One Less Plastic Pledge - East Beach Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join SPLASh for this cleanup event at Galveston’s East Beach in support of the One Less Plastic Pledge. \n  \nFor more information\, email CDannenfelser@abcbords.org.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/one-less-plastic-pledge-east-beach-cleanup/
LOCATION:R.A. Apffel East Beach Park\, 1923 Boddeker Rd\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180237
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:20240727T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180237
CREATED:20240610T151555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T151755Z
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SUMMARY:One Less Plastic Pledge - Brock Adventure Park Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Galveston Bay Foundation at Brock Adventure Park for this cleanup in support of the One Less Plastic Pledge. \nFor more information\, email LScobel@galvbay.org. \n 
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/one-less-plastic-pledge-brock-adventure-park-cleanup/
LOCATION:Brock Park\, 8201 John Ralston Rd\, Houston\, Texas\, 77044
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180237
CREATED:20240610T145616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T150551Z
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SUMMARY:One Less Plastic Pledge - Jones State Forest Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas A&M Forest Service for this cleanup event at Jones State Forest in Conroe. \nFor more information\, email jaden.kelly@tfs.tamu.edu. \n 
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/one-less-plastic-pledge-brock-park-cleanup/
LOCATION:Jones State Forest\, 1328 FM 1488\, Conroe\, Texas\, 77384
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180237
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;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180237
CREATED:20240610T145403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T145403Z
UID:4819-1720166400-1720180800@backthebay.org
SUMMARY:One Less Plastic Pledge - Galveston Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Turtle Island Restoration Network for a cleanup on Galveston Island on July 5. \nFor more information\, contact maggie@tirn.net.
URL:https://backthebay.org/event/one-less-plastic-pledge-galveston-cleanup/
LOCATION:Menard Park\, 2222 28th Street\, Galveston\, Texas\, 77550
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20260403T180237
CREATED:20240610T143857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T145116Z
UID:4812-1719792000-1722470399@backthebay.org
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:Texas
CATEGORIES:GBEP Events,Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Galveston Bay Estuary Program":MAILTO:gbep@tceq.texas.gov
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