The Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour is returning to the Bayou City for two inspiring nights of environmental cinema on January 28 and 29, 2020. Hosted for the sixth straight year by the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition, this ever-popular film fest will be screened once again at the historic River Oaks Theatre. Tickets on... Read More →
This webinar will introduce extension agents to concepts of urban ecology, which addresses the intricate relationship between humans and urban trees, air, water, soil, wildlife, and more. The world has become increasingly urban with roughly half the population living in an urban area. This has resulted in tremendous shifts in land use resulting in changes... Read More →
Learn how lacking a spine can be beneficial. 99% of all living species are invertebrates. Get up-close and personal with Earth's largest group of animals as you meet live insects, arachnids and more as you explore the unique characteristics of the invertebrate animal families and the adaptations which help them survive. This interactive class includes... Read More →
DESIGNING OUR GREEN HOMES & COMMUNITIES THROUGH PERMACULTURE CLASS SERIES SAT 2/1/20 AND 6 - SUNDAYS (SKIP 2/16) 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15/20 UNIV. OF HOUSTON, CENTRAL, Charles McElhinney Hall, Room TBD and JAPHET CREEK CLASSROOM $305 Sustainable Living Through Permaculture 1 & 2 are prerequisites for any part of this module. In a... Read More →
Learn from Andy from FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Co. as she shares great organic substitutions for fertilizing, killing weeds, fire ant control, insect and disease prevention, and much more.
Discover the delicious side of nature. Texas provides an abundance of wild edible leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, and shoots – if you know where to look. Learn where to find, how to identify, and how to properly prepare a seasonal selection of local edible plant species. As our landscape changes throughout the year, the selection... Read More →
Still curious after all these years? Explore a wide variety of topics with like-minded learners. Includes admission to a featured exhibition hall.
The Lawther-Deer Park Prairie is a 51-acre remnant of very high quality, native grassland in the heart of Houston’s industrial area surrounded by suburban homes, schools and businesses. This prairie is home to more than 400 native plant species! It also contains wildlife, pollinators, and invertebrates (insects, spiders, and crustaceans). It represents a natural legacy... Read More →
Greg Cooper will talk about weeds and weed prevention through soil health. Healthy soils means healthy plants and leads to healthy people. Greg Cooper earned a degree in Landscape Architecture from Texas A&M University. He has spent more than 20 years developing expertise in organics and soil health. He believes healthy soils lead to beautiful... Read More →
Mickey Kleinhenz–naturalist, horticulturalist, landscape architect, and Permaculture designer– will talk about beneficial creatures, their needs, and the role they play within an ecosystem. He wiil break down the needs of each species to help us tailor our habitat garden for the wildlife we desire. He will also cover some design decision framework and have time... Read More →
