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SUMMARY:Bexar Audubon Society October Meeting: The Why and How of Bird Banding
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Yvette Stewart\, Community Outreach Coordinator for Audubon Texas\n\nDescription:  Bird banding is a specialized data-gathering method used by ornithologists across the world and is often misunderstood by the general public. In this talk\, Yvette will explain a little bit of the history and benefits of banding\, then showcase some of the techniques and tools\, as well as discuss training and opportunities for those interested in taking a deeper dive into banding.\n  \nZoom Link\nMeeting ID: 862 8083 9139\nPasscode: 609661
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/bexar-audubon-society-october-meeting-the-why-and-how-of-bird-banding/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society Meeting with Presentation on  "Breeding Survey of Texas Birds"
DESCRIPTION:PTAS’s October program will be on the Texas Breeding Survey presented by Brent Ortego\, retired biologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.  The Breeding Bird Survey coordinated by the U.S. Geological Survey for the United States will be described and population trends for birds breeding in Texas will be discussed.  Detailed trends for 16 species will be displayed with maps and line graphs.  Over 500 birders in Texas have contributed to this survey since its beginning in 1967 and the top 20 participants will be identified. \n  \nTo register\, email ptaszoom@gmail.com with your name and postal address to receive a link.
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/prairie-and-timbers-audubon-society-meeting-with-presentation-on-breeding-survey-of-texas-birds/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T150000
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SUMMARY:KBR Kids Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free family fun at the 14th annual KBR Kids Day at Tony Marron Park. Activity stations will include hands-on activities from more than 20 Houston partners\, local entertainment\, performances on the H-E-B Stage\, Dia de los Muertos face painters\, balloon artists\, a rock-climbing wall\, and so much more! A birds of prey show and a Halloween Costume parade will also be part of the festivities\, so costumes are encouraged. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Learn more.
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/kbr-kids-day/
LOCATION:Tony Marron Park\, 808 N. York Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T032000Z
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SUMMARY:Trick or tree-t! (TreeFolks NeighborWoods Free Tree Program)
DESCRIPTION:Trick or tree-t! TreeFolks is giving away 500 free trees\, available for pick-up on October 23rd at Northeast Early College High School during the annual Hopefest from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. All trees are 5-gallon in size and must be reserved two-weeks in advance to guarantee that you will receive a tree. Additional trees will be available as supplies last. Once the event is full\, email confirmations will be sent. \nThe TreeFolks NeighborWoods free tree program is a partnership between TreeFolks\, the City of Austin and Hopefest. Please bring a Photo I.D\, Austin Energy Electricity Bill\, or Austin Library Card as proof of residency. \nSignup form is not live yet\, bookmark this page and check back soon or contact:\nBecky Woodward\, Tree Distribution and Procurement Coordinator (becky@treefolks.org) \nTree varieties: \n\nLarge Stature: Bald Cypress\, Montezuma Cypress\, Cedar Elm\nMedium Stature: Lacey Oak\, Loquat\nSmall Stature: Arroyo Sweetwood\, Mexican Plum\, Retama\nFruit: Asian Persimmon ‘Fuyu’\, Pomegranate\, Fig ‘Texas Everbearing’\n\n 
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/trick-or-tree-t-treefolks-neighborwoods-free-tree-program/
LOCATION:Northeast Early College High School\, 7104 Berkman Drive\, Austin\, 78752\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T030424Z
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SUMMARY:TreeFolks' Urban Forest Stewards Virtual Happy Hour!
DESCRIPTION:Urban Forest Stewards and prospective UFSers are encouraged to join TreeFolks’ UFS Virtual Happy Hour!  Drinks are encouraged so have your glass of water handy for some fun tree-themed toasts.  And don’t forget to get your tree trivia hat and scavenger-hunt robe on for a few games and prizes (all the prizes are baby trees)! \n  \nLocation: Virtual event on Zoom (link coming soon!) \n\nContact: Collin McMichael\, Education Coordinator (collin@treefolks.org)
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/treefolks-urban-forest-stewards-virtual-happy-hour/
LOCATION:TX
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ORGANIZER;CN="TreeFolks":MAILTO:admin@treefolks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
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SUMMARY:Katy Prairie Conservancy Presents Unplugged Adventure: Wetland Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an educational wetland walk with an expert from Green Star Wetlands. During this adventure\, you will be able to get up close to some of the wetlands on the Katy Prairie and learn about the plants that are part of the Prairie Wetland Community. Come ready with questions about wetlands near you or out on the prairie! \n$5.00 registration fee. Limit 12 participants. \nLearn more and register here. \nContact Terry Hendrick\, thendrick@katyprairie.org\, for more information.
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/katy-prairie-conservancy-presents-unplugged-adventure-wetland-walk/
LOCATION:Indiangrass Preserve – Coastal Prairie Conservancy\, 31975 Hebert Road\, Waller\, TX\, 77484\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Prairie Conservancy":MAILTO:info@katyprairie.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211011T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210828T095319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210828T095319Z
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SUMMARY:9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
DESCRIPTION:Interested in volunteering at the 9 Natives Showcase Garden at the Houston Museum of Natural Science? This monthly volunteer opportunity is the perfect way to get involved and support native plants in the heart of Houston! \nOn the second Monday of each month\, volunteers will maintain the garden by pulling weeds\, planting new native plants\, and monitoring the garden’s growth. Volunteers of all ages and experience are welcome to join this come-and-go event. \nPhysical Requirements: Bending\, kneeling\, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting. \nRecommended Clothing: Hat\, closed toe shoes\, and long pants. \nWhat to bring: Water in a reusable water bottle\, garden gloves (or the museum has disposable vinyl gloves)\, and any garden hand tools that you have such as pruners (or scissors)\, trowel\, tool for weeding. KPC will also provide tools. \nThe 9 Natives Showcase Garden is located outside of the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the corner of Hermann Park Drive and San Jacinto Street. Three hour parking is available along Hermann Park Drive or in the parking lot with entrance from the circular drive around the statue of Sam Houston. \nContact Lan Shen\, lshen@katyprairie.org\, for more information.
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/9-natives-showcase-garden-volunteer-day-at-the-houston-museum-of-natural-science-october/
LOCATION:9 Natives Showcase Garden\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Prairie Conservancy":MAILTO:info@katyprairie.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210828T095017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210828T095017Z
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SUMMARY:Katy Prairie Conservancy’s Stewardship Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to get your hands dirty and help the prairie? Come join us for a STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Volunteers help manage invasive species\, plant native plants\, and restore prairie habitats. \nAll ages are welcome to participate – no experience necessary! \nPhysical Requirements: Bending\, kneeling\, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting. \nWhat to wear: Closed-toe shoes\, tall socks\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirt\, hat. \nWhat to bring: Reusable water bottle\, gardening gloves (or we have pairs to borrow). All other tools are provided. \nMasks are required for all Stewardship Saturdays volunteers when around others. \nLearn more and register here \nContact Terry Hendrick\, thendrick@katyprairie.org\, for more information.
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/katy-prairie-conservancys-stewardship-saturdays-october/
LOCATION:Indiangrass Preserve – Coastal Prairie Conservancy\, 31975 Hebert Road\, Waller\, TX\, 77484\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Prairie Conservancy":MAILTO:info@katyprairie.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211006T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210928T025153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T025153Z
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SUMMARY:TreeFolks Young Professional's Podcast Club: Criminal - Episode 36: Perfect Specimen
DESCRIPTION:TreeFolks Young Professionals are starting a Podcast Club and will be hosting its first-ever virtual podcast discussion night on October 6\, 2021\, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The first podcast is based on the poisoning of the Treaty Oak in downtown Austin and the discussion will feature John Giedraitis\, Austin’s City Forester at the time who saved the historic tree! The link to register can be found here\, along with more information and a link to the 25-minute podcast!
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/treefolks-yp-podcast-club-ep36-perfect-specimen/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211009
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210828T100648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210828T100648Z
UID:2097-1633392000-1633737599@earthshare-texas.org
SUMMARY:23rd Annual Texas Recycling Summit
DESCRIPTION:Summit has been Texas’ premier recycling conference for 23 years\, offering annual CEUs\, exclusive networking opportunities and cutting-edge updates to the recycling industry of Texas. \nThis year we anticipate welcoming more than 300 professionals from state and local government\, private industry\, higher education\, and NGOs/trade associations. \n\n\nSummit 2021 will now be a fully virtual event from Oct 4-6th\, featuring more than 40 expert speakers in more than 20 professional sessions.
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/23rd-annual-texas-recycling-summit/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210828T090626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210828T090626Z
UID:2084-1633161600-1633185000@earthshare-texas.org
SUMMARY:49th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta
DESCRIPTION:The Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta presented by Gillman Subaru is right around the corner! Paddlers\, ages 12 and older\, can register to participate in the largest canoe and kayak race in Texas!
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/49th-annual-buffalo-bayou-partnership-regatta/
LOCATION:7700 San Felipe\, 7700 San Felipe St\, Houston\, TX\, 77063\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210930T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T053802Z
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SUMMARY:Become a Spring Creek Greenway Ambassador
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Creek Greenway Ambassador program is our free adult environmental education program. We offer this program twice a year with five classes held on weeknights and weekends. As an Ambassador\, you will learn about the unique features of the local ecology and all the exciting work that BLC does. After completing the program\, you will have a better understanding of what’s in your backyard\, how to protect and preserve the greenway\, and how you can get involved in the amazing work that BLC does. \n  \nRegister with this link. \nContact Frida Ramirez: framirez@bayouland.org
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/become-a-spring-creek-greenway-ambassador/
LOCATION:Big Stone Lodge at Dennis Johnston Park\, 709 Riley Fuzzel Rd\, Spring\, TX\, 77373\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210828T085336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210828T085336Z
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SUMMARY:Bugstock
DESCRIPTION:Bugstock is an evening of peace\, love and bugs! Don’t miss the fun\, bug-inspired activities\, music\, plant giveaways\, BioArt Bayou-torium\, and Brandon Balengée’s Love Motel for Insects sculpture. This event is open to all ages. RSVP here.
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/bugstock/
LOCATION:Yolanda Black Navarro Buffalo Bend Nature Park\, 2300 S Sgt. Macario Garcia Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210828T101256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210828T101256Z
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SUMMARY:Bexar Audubon Society September Meeting: Billion Bird Report!
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Richard Heilbrun\, Program Leader\, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department\n\nDescription:  A recently released national report shows three billion birds have disappeared from the planet over the last 50 years\, but some bird groups are rebounding. Why are some birds doing well while others are declining? Which groups are most at risk? What are wildlife biologists and land managers doing to slow or reverse the decline? What else can we do? Join wildlife biologist Richard Heilbrun for an exploration into this groundbreaking discovery and what it means for Texas and for the birds that we hold dear to us around San Antonio.\n\n\n\nZoom Link\n\nMeeting ID: 844 3113 9264\nPasscode: 294250
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/bexar-audubon-society-september-meeting-billion-bird-report/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20210918T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20210918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210731T094641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T094641Z
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SUMMARY:MONTOPOLIS: THE LIVING COAST
DESCRIPTION:The Living Coast performance combines original music\, live narration\, and cinematic images of the Texas gulf coast.  Surfers and sailors\, shrimpers and oilmen\, poets and scientists all share their stories about this complicated region of serene beauty\, vast industry\, and incredible contradictions. \nThe Living Coast film was produced by cinematographer Anlo Sepulveda and drone pilot Reagan Jobe. \nProceeds from this performance will be donated to the Matagorda Bay Foundation and the Citizen’s Environmental Coalition. \n \n“A Montopolis show is like a night of beautiful chamber music\, but with electric guitar and the twang of pedal steel giving a Texas kick to the keys and strings.”  Texas Monthly \n“A multimedia love letter to the Texas coast\, with voices and images from the Gulf set to an original score” – NPR\, The Texas Standard \n“Montopolis can create forceful sounding songs that have a bit of rock ‘n roll snarl\, but it is also capable of mournful classical sounding pieces and others that are mysterious and ambient. The group’s range of expression is striking…” – Andrew Dansby\, Houston Chronicle  \n  \nRegister for the event here. 
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/montopolis-the-living-coast-houston/
LOCATION:MATCH-Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston\, 3400 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20210918T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20210918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210731T100735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T100735Z
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SUMMARY:Join Galveston Bay Foundation's Adopt-A-Beach Site
DESCRIPTION:Be part of the statewide effort to clean Texas beaches at the Texas General Land Office’s Fall Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup event. Galveston Bay Foundation\, in partnership with Port Houston\, is hosting a cleanup site at Morgan’s Point from 9am to 1pm. Come help clean the Galveston Bay Shoreline and enjoy lunch and opportunities to win prizes after! This event takes place during National Estuaries Week\, a celebration of estuaries like Galveston Bay. \nParking area at end of Ballester Street at Ballester Fishing Area \nFor questions about this event\, please contact Emily Ford at eford@galvbay.org \nRegistration Link Here
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/join-galveston-bay-foundations-adopt-a-beach-site/
LOCATION:TX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210917
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210828T045144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210828T045144Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening for Monarchs & Other Wildlife With Native Plants in Texas
DESCRIPTION:To bring back the monarchs and help protect all pollinators & other wildlife we need to create native gardens in our urban & suburban spaces. Through this workshop\, participants will learn to design\, install\, and maintain their own monarch-friendly native gardens —that also benefit many kinds of wildlife—choosing the proper native plants for their ecotype\, site\, and weather conditions. Workshop participants will also learn to use their new native gardens as an environmental educational tool.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMain Topics: \n\nHow gardening for monarchs benefits many other wildlife species\nThe human benefits of native gardening\nImportance of gardening with native plants\nComponents of a native garden\nCreating native gardens in Texas\, what to keep in mind\nProviding themed native gardens\nGrowing your own native milkweed\, the successful technique\nBasics of Landscape Designing (includes exercises)\nInstalling and maintaining your new native garden\nOther resources and tools that will help you with your native gardening projects\nVirtual Tour to a recently installed native garden\n\nThis is the third level of training of the Monarch Stewards Certification Program. If you have attended the first two levels already\, once you attend this workshop\, you will be certified as one of the National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Stewards. \nAnyone can participate in this workshop\, whether you have attended the first two levels or not. \nWe look forward to seeing you on September 14th and September 16th! \nAmid COVID-19\, this interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on September 14 (12pm-5pm)\, and September 16 (12pm-6pm)\, with plenty of breaks and time for Q & A.  \n\nLearn more and register for this event here. 
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/gardening-for-monarchs-other-wildlife-with-native-plants-in-texas/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T120000
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SUMMARY:9 Natives Showcase Garden Volunteer Day at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
DESCRIPTION:Interested in volunteering at the 9 Natives Showcase Garden at the Houston Museum of Natural Science? This monthly volunteer opportunity is the perfect way to get involved and support native plants in the heart of Houston! \nOn the second Monday of each month\, volunteers will maintain the garden by pulling weeds\, planting new native plants\, and monitoring the garden’s growth. Volunteers of all ages and experience are welcome to join this come-and-go event. \nPhysical Requirements: Bending\, kneeling\, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting. \nRecommended Clothing: Hat\, closed toe shoes\, and long pants. \nWhat to bring: Water in a reusable water bottle\, garden gloves (or the museum has disposable vinyl gloves)\, and any garden hand tools that you have such as pruners (or scissors)\, trowel\, tool for weeding. KPC will also provide tools. \nThe 9 Natives Showcase Garden is located outside of the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the corner of Hermann Park Drive and San Jacinto Street. Three hour parking is available along Hermann Park Drive or in the parking lot with entrance from the circular drive around the statue of Sam Houston. \n  \nContact Lan Shen\, lshen@katyprairie.org\, for more information.
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/9-natives-showcase-garden-volunteer-day-at-the-houston-museum-of-natural-science-september/
LOCATION:9 Natives Showcase Garden\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Prairie Conservancy":MAILTO:info@katyprairie.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210728T083211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T083211Z
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SUMMARY:Katy Prairie Conservancy’s Stewardship Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a way to get your hands dirty in support of land conservation? Join the Katy Prairie Conservancy at Stewardship Saturdays! Volunteers help manage invasive species\, plant native plants\, and restore prairie habitats on the second Saturday of each month. \n  \nAll ages are welcome to participate – no experience necessary! \nPhysical Requirements: Bending\, kneeling\, or sitting on the ground; some light lifting. \nWhat to wear: Closed-toe shoes\, tall socks\, long pants\, long-sleeved shirt\, hat. \nWhat to bring: Reusable water bottle\, gardening gloves (or we have pairs to borrow). All other tools are provided. \nContact info@katyprairie.org for questions and more information.
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/katy-prairie-conservancys-stewardship-saturdays/
LOCATION:Indiangrass Preserve – Coastal Prairie Conservancy\, 31975 Hebert Road\, Waller\, TX\, 77484\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Prairie Conservancy":MAILTO:info@katyprairie.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210828T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210828T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210703T092917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210703T092917Z
UID:1992-1630137600-1630153800@earthshare-texas.org
SUMMARY:EPIC Rock Climbing at Enchanted Rock
DESCRIPTION:Join EPIC and Austin Ascents on August 28 from a morning of rock climbing! \nAbout this event\nJoin EPIC and Austin Ascents for a morning of rock climbing at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. \nThis session is best for those with some indoor or outdoor climbing experience. \nThis is the session for you if: you have some indoor or outdoor experience\, you know how to belay a top rope and you may you have some of your own gear (harness\, shoes\, helmet\, belay device). \nWhat you’ll learn: movement skills on rock\, belay with different devices\, weighted and unweighted belay transfer skills \nAbout Austin Ascents: Austin Ascents provides instruction in rock climbing and offers SOLO Wilderness First Aid 2-day courses and Wilderness First Responder 9-day courses. They provide climbing classes and skills courses at all experience levels for people seeking to expand their skills and knowledge. Click here to learn more! \nAbout EPIC: Emerging Professionals In Conservation\, a program of Hill Country Conservancy\, is an outdoors club dedicated to exploring and preserving the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country. Membership dues go to support Hill Country Conservancy’s projects in and around Austin and the Hill Country\, including the Violet Crown Trail. \nJoin EPIC today for a discount on this event\, and to join us for other fun outdoor recreation activities! \nContact: Sarah Dean HCC Volunteers\, Memberships and Special Events Manager: Sarah@hillcountryconservancy.org \nEvent Link/Signup
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/epic-rock-climbing-at-enchanted-rock/
LOCATION:Enchanted Rock\, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Conservancy":MAILTO:fleetwood@hillcountryconservancy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210825T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210629T104925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T104925Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Pollution in the Anthropocene: Effects of Light and Noise Pollution on Birds in the “Age of Humans”
DESCRIPTION:Bexar Audubon Society August Monthly Meeting \nPresenter:  Jennifer N. Phillips\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Texas A&M San Antonio \nDr. Jennifer Phillips will discuss her research on how urban noise affects communication in a model species\, the White-crowned Sparrow\, during this online presentation. She will also discuss how we can move from single species studies to better understand the effects of light and noise pollution on avian populations and communities\, using her study system of nesting birds in northern New Mexico. \nJoin Zoom Meeting
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/sensory-pollution-in-the-anthropocene-effects-of-light-and-noise-pollution-on-birds-in-the-age-of-humans/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210814T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210814T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210703T092254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210703T092254Z
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SUMMARY:Violet Crown Trail Cleanup at the Spyglass Trailhead
DESCRIPTION:***Please RSVP to ensure you receive important details and updates about this event*** \nJoin Hill Country Conservancy and Emerging Professionals In Conservation as we help keep the Violet Crown Trail clean and safe! This volunteer event is open to anyone\, and is a great way to give back to the trail! \nWe’ll meet at the Spyglass Trailhead and spend about two hours on the trail picking up trash\, removing graffiti\, and enjoying a leisurely walk. \nAbout Emerging Professionals In Conservation: EPIC\, Hill Country Conservancy’s young professionals organization\, is an outdoors club run by a volunteer leadership council\, dedicated to exploring and preserving the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country. Members enjoy outdoor recreation activities and support Hill Country Conservancy through annual dues and volunteer opportunities like this cleanup! \nContact: Sarah Dean HCC Volunteers\, Memberships and Special Events Manager: Sarah@hillcountryconservancy.org \nEvent Link/Signup
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/violet-crown-trail-cleanup-at-the-spyglass-trailhead/
LOCATION:Spyglass Trailhead\, 1600 Spyglass Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Conservancy":MAILTO:fleetwood@hillcountryconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210811T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210727T095050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T095050Z
UID:2031-1628679600-1628683200@earthshare-texas.org
SUMMARY:STAR 2021 Busch Bin Grants Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin STAR for an overview of the 2021 Busch Bin Grants! (Applications open August 11th.) \nSeeking recycling and waste bins for your organization\, school or business? Join us for this webinar to learn how STAR’s Busch Bin Grants can help! \nThrough STAR’s Bin Grant Program\, sponsored by Busch Systems\, schools\, small businesses\, and other entities\, such as non-profits and local governments\, can apply to receive brand new Busch Systems bins to help expand or start a recycling program. \nEach grant offers up to 6 Waste Watcher bins\, 50 28-quart desk-side recycling bins\, and 50 hanging waste bins with lids. By providing desk-side recycling and larger central collection bins\, an organization can start or expand their own recycling program! \nBusch Systems has been passionately delivering recycling and waste solutions for over 30 years and is the #1 rated brand in the industry according to Trustpilot. Having started as a curbside bin manufacturer\, they have since moved their focus to centralized stations and consulting services. \n* STAR members receive 10 extra points towards the application scoring\, so if you are not yet a part of our alliance\, join STAR now! \nSpeakers: \n\nBrittany Rosenberg\, STAR Executive Director\, will give an overview of the grants\, including how to apply and who should apply.\n\n\nAlec Cooley\, Senior Advisor at Busch Systems will go over best practices.\n\n\nAmy Thomaides\, Community Enhancement Initiatives Manager at City of San Marcos Resource Recovery\, will share what the city has learned from their case study on bins.\n\n——————- \nImportant Dates: \nBin Grant Applications will be open Aug 11 – Sept 11\, 2021 \nWinners will be announced in October. \nBins will be delivered in November. \n——————- \nFree and open to the public\nRegister Here
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/star-2021-busch-bin-grants-webinar/
LOCATION:TX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210808
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210731T095744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T095744Z
UID:2043-1628294400-1628380799@earthshare-texas.org
SUMMARY:Galveston Bay Foundation Rain Barrel Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Bay Foundation’s Rain Barrel Program works in partnership with LyondellBasell and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages to conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff\, pollution\, and bacteria entering Galveston Bay. At the event\, you will receive a rain barrel of your own and learn the environmental benefits of rain barrels and how to set them up. \nDrive-thru Rain Barrel Pickup 9am – noon \nA virtual workshop will be held from 2 – 3pm \nFor questions about this event\, please contact Sasha Francis at (832) 536-2255 or email sfrancis@galvbay.org \nRegistration Link Here
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/galveston-bay-foundation-rain-barrel-workshop/
LOCATION:Urban Harvest\, 3302 Canal St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210728T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210629T104628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T104628Z
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SUMMARY:Burrowing Owl Ecology and Creating Artificial Habitat in El Paso\, Texas
DESCRIPTION:Bexar Audubon Society July Monthly Meeting \nPresenter:  Lois Balin\, TPWD Urban Wildlife Biologist \nThis online presentation will cover burrowing owl ecology\, monitoring\, and creating artificial habitat for the owls in El Paso\, TX. It will include the research that has been done at Rio Bosque Wetlands Park and the lessons learned from creating burrowing owl habitat in City and National Parks. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \n 
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/burrowing-owl-ecology-and-creating-artificial-habitat-in-el-paso-texas/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210724T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210724T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210703T091854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210703T091854Z
UID:1988-1627113600-1627122600@earthshare-texas.org
SUMMARY:Nature Hike at Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with a walk in nature. These monthly hikes offer a glimpse at an environmental treasure on the banks of Lake Austin and provide insight into the important work of Hill Country Conservancy. \nABOUT THE HIKE\n\nThe hike lasts 2.5 hours and is an easy\, slow pace with frequent stops.\nAll hikes are weather permitting\nThere are no restroom facilities on the preserve\nPlease leave all pets in the comfort of your home\nFeel free to bring binoculars and/or a camera!\n\nABOUT NALLE BUNNY RUN WILDLIFE PRESERVE\nThe 50-acre Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve is not only an environmental treasure\, but an important habitat restoration project situated on the banks of the Colorado River. Thirty five acres of the preserve was donated to Hill Country Conservancy in December 2000 by the Nalle Family\, who wished for years to preserve the beloved “Bunny Run” for the public to enjoy. The conservation management of this preserved Lake Austin waterfront and its proximity to Austin make Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve a visual and environmental masterpiece. \nContact: Sarah Dean HCC Volunteers\, Memberships and Special Events Manager: Sarah@hillcountryconservancy.org \nEvent Link/Signup 
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/nature-hike-at-nalle-bunny-run-wildlife-preserve/
LOCATION:Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve\, 4615 Bunny Run\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Conservancy":MAILTO:fleetwood@hillcountryconservancy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210719T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210702T034958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T034958Z
UID:1979-1626697800-1626699600@earthshare-texas.org
SUMMARY:The Impact of Outdoor Education on Student Academic and Social Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, thousands of students participate in adventure-based stewardship curriculum at IDEA Camp RIO\, located in deep South Texas. IDEA Public Schools has partnered with the East Foundation in a three-year study designed to measure the short– and long-term impact of students’ time at camp on their interests in natural resources and land stewardship\, academic achievement and well-being\, and college and career choices in the natural sciences. We are excited to share more behind the purpose of this research\, the methods and measures used in the study design\, pivots we’ve made during virtual camp lessons and learning due to Covid restrictions\, and some of the trends we are seeing in data results after two years. \n  \nClick here to register.
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/the-impact-of-outdoor-education-on-student-academic-and-social-outcomes/
LOCATION:TX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210710T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210703T091218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210703T091218Z
UID:1982-1625907600-1625914800@earthshare-texas.org
SUMMARY:Violet Crown Trail Cleanup at the 360 Trailhead
DESCRIPTION:Show your love for the Violet Crown Trail by helping us keep the trail clean! \nAbout this event \n***Please RSVP to ensure you receive important details and updates about this event*** \nJoin Hill Country Conservancy and Emerging Professionals In Conservation as we help keep the Violet Crown Trail clean and safe! This volunteer event is open to anyone and is a great way to give back to the trail! \nWe’ll meet at the 360 Trailhead and spend about two hours on the trail picking up trash\, removing graffiti\, and enjoying a leisurely walk. \nAbout Emerging Professionals In Conservation: EPIC\, Hill Country Conservancy’s young professionals organization\, is an outdoors club run by a volunteer leadership council\, dedicated to exploring and preserving the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country. Members enjoy outdoor recreation activities and support Hill Country Conservancy through annual dues and volunteer opportunities like this cleanup! \nContact: Sarah Dean HCC Volunteers\, Memberships and Special Events Manager: Sarah@hillcountryconservancy.org \nEvent Link/Signup
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/violet-crown-trail-cleanup-at-the-360-trailhead/
LOCATION:VCT 360 Trailhead\, 3755B S Capital of Texas Hwy\, Austin\, 78704\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hill Country Conservancy":MAILTO:fleetwood@hillcountryconservancy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210702
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210608T055319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T055319Z
UID:1951-1624924800-1625183999@earthshare-texas.org
SUMMARY:The Keep Texas Beautiful Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The virtual conference is an opportunity for community leaders across the state to come together to learn\, educate and grow their networks and knowledge. KTB provides innovative keynotes\, speakers\, panels and sessions that tackle environmental topics like waste reduction\, recycling education\, and more.\n\nThis year’s conference will open with an afternoon of pre-Conference sessions followed by three days of conference programming and networking opportunities. This year’s Conference will take place in the afternoons of June 29-July 1.\n\nView the schedule and learn more at ktb.org/conference.
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/the-keep-texas-beautiful-annual-conference/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210625T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T032225
CREATED:20210608T035023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T035023Z
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SUMMARY:STAR's Fourth Annual Reuse Tour: Green Hope Project
DESCRIPTION:The State of Texas Alliance for Recycling’s Reuse Council’s annual Reuse Tour is in El Paso this year! Texas is a big state\, so don’t fret if it’s a little further than you care to drive\, because we’re hosting our tour virtually this year! \nThe tour will be spread across three Fridays in June\, during lunch\, on the 4th\, 11th\, and 25th. We’ll feature a different reuse organization each week\, and have built in time for small group networking rooms. \nAdmission is free\, though donations to STAR are encouraged. \nTour Stops:\nJune 4: City of El Paso with Nicholas Ybarra\, Engineering Division Manager\, Environmental Services \nJune 11: Root Architects with Christopher Esper\, Principal and Rida Asfahani\, Founding Principal \nJune 25: Green Hope Project with Candace Printz\, Founder & Director \n\nJune 4: City of El Paso\nJoin representatives from the City of El Paso as we kick off the Texas Reuse Tour in El Paso! Learn how El Paso is making it easy for its residents to reuse everyday items through their 5\,000 square foot Country Reuse Stores and at their Citizen Collection Stations. You’ll also hear about other programs like their community tool shed\, household hazardous waste reuse\, paint reblend program\, and more! \nJune 11: Root Architects\nRoot is a boutique architectural design firm focused on mixed-use commercial & residential projects. Join architects Christopher Esper and Rida Asfahani as they show you some of their adaptive-reuse projects that are helping preserve historic buildings in and around Downtown El Paso. \nJune 18: No Tour\nIn observance of Juneteenth\, there will be no tour. \nJune 25: Green Hope Project\nJoin the Director of Green Hope Project\, Candace Printz\, to find out how this organization is promoting reuse in El Paso. The non-profit focuses on art\, education and environmentalism and is constantly striving to recycle\, reuse\, and repurpose in creative and innovative ways\, in order to change the culture of our community for the better.
URL:https://earthshare-texas.org/event/the-fourth-annual-reuse-tour-green-hope-project/
LOCATION:TX
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