Texas Recycles Day Grants Application Open Until October 16
2025-09-02 17:00 - 2025-10-16 17:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Thanks to the generous support of Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, and in celebration of Texas Recycles Day, Keep Texas Beautiful is proud to announce the Texas Recycles Day Grants. This grant provides funding opportunities to help strengthen their existing recycling programs. This grant is open to Keep Texas Beautiful affiliates and Keep Texas Recycling program partners.
Applications Open Sep 2 -Oct 16, 2025.
Projects must fall within one or more of the following categories:
● Education and Outreach
● Improvement Projects
● Infrastructure and Equipment
Projects that address the collection of PET and/or aluminium cans will be given special consideration.
Eligible applicants are:
● Keep Texas Beautiful Affiliates in Good Standing or better, and new KTB affiliates
● Keep Texas Recycling Partners
● Special consideration will be given to communities that are members of both KTB and KTR.
Preview of Application Questions can be found here.

September EarthShare Texas Austin-Area Member Happy Hour
2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Pinthouse Pizza on South Lamar, 4236 South Lamar Boulevad, Austin, 78704, United States
Austin-Area EarthShare Texas Members are invited to come catch up with the ESTX network on September 10 at Pinthouse Pizza on South Lamar! The event will be a moment to pause, connect, and celebrate the work we’re all doing. The first round and pizza are covered. We look forward to seeing you there!

Citizens' Environmental Coalition Sunset Nature Walk
2025-09-17 18:30 - 19:15 | Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – 610 Entrance, 120 W Loop N Fwy, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Step away from the panels and PowerPoints to recharge in the peace of nature.
​Join Citizens’ Environmental Coalition and Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for a FREE, 30-minute guided sunset hike. Together, we’ll wander into the heart of the Arboretum with expert naturalists to explore local ecosystems, wildlife, and native plants and remind ourselves what this climate work is really for.
​This event also celebrates Latino Conservation Week, an initiative of the Hispanic Access Foundation that uplifts the contributions of Latino communities in conservation and encourages outdoor engagement and environmental stewardship. The guided walk will be led by English and Spanish speaking naturalists.
​Meet at the informational sign located between the 610 Parking Loop on the Interstate 610 side and the Nature Center building.

EarthShare Texas Ice Cream Social Fundraiser at Jeni’s Ice Creams in Austin
2025-09-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Jeni’s Ice Creams South Congress, 1208 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Join us for a delicious afternoon of purpose-driven indulgence at Jeni’s Ice Creams on South Congress in Austin! On Thursday, September 18 from 3:00–6:00 pm, EarthShare Texas invites you to savor The Lone Star Bramble—a limited-time flavor pairing featuring Brambleberry Crisp and Texas Sheet Cake (Dairy-Free) nestled in a golden Buttercrisp Waffle Cone.
Whether you’re drawn to the tangy swirl of brambleberry or the rich decadence of Texas Sheet Cake, every scoop supports a cause worth celebrating: 25% of all sales during the event will be donated to EarthShare Texas Member organizations, advancing environmental stewardship across the state.
Bring your friends, treat yourself, and help make a difference—one cone at a time.

SUN-DAY Austin: Rally for Renewable Power with Texas Solar Energy Society
2025-09-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Join the Texas Solar Energy Society on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on the South Lawn of the Texas State Capitol for SUN-DAY Austin, a vibrant celebration of solar and wind energy. As part of a nationwide mobilization, this event brings together advocates, experts, and community members to rally for a cleaner, more affordable energy future.
The afternoon begins with motivating speakers and live musical performances, followed by a hands-on renewable energy fair featuring tabling, short info sessions, and practical ways to take action. Whether you’re new to clean energy or already engaged, SUN-DAY Austin offers tools, insights, and inspiration to help you power forward.

CEC's Environmental Book Club October Meetup | Strangers in Their Own Land
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Black Hole Coffee House, 4504 Graustark St, Houston, TX, 77006, United States
​Explore environmental topics, connect with like-minded readers, and deepen your understanding of sustainability. The Citizens’ Environmental Coalition (CEC) invites you to our bi-monthly Environmental Book Club, where we explore pressing environmental issues through literature. Whether you’re passionate about climate change, food systems, or environmental activism, you’ll find a welcoming community and thought-provoking discussions.
​In October, we will discuss Strangers in Their Own Land by Arlie Russell Hochschild.

Austin Parks Foundation's Party for the Parks 2025
2025-10-08 17:30 - 22:00 | Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78746, United States
Party for the Parks 2025 is Austin’s most spirited celebration of public green spaces—an evening of immersive entertainment, local flavors, and community impact. Hosted by Austin Parks Foundation, this annual fundraiser transforms the historic ACL Live at the Moody Theater into a vibrant showcase of music, food, and philanthropy. Guests will enjoy live performances, curated bites from Austin’s top restaurants, and a chance to support the parks, trails, and green spaces that make our city thrive. Whether you’re a longtime parks advocate or new to the cause, this is your invitation to party with purpose.

Birds & Boos by Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
2025-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, 1625 Brockdale Park Road, Lucas, TX, 75002, United States
Join the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center for an evening of Birds & Boos, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on October 17, 2025. Whether it be a casual date night, or family night out, you can enjoy a drink with admission, prairie walks, and food trucks.

2025 Greater Houston Environmental Summit
2025-10-17 08:00 - 17:30 | University of Houston – Downtown, 1 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The Citizens Environmental Coalition (CEC) will convene 200 diverse stakeholders at our 2025 Greater Houston Environmental Summit – Mobilize the Eco-Movement, to address Houston’s pressing local challenges that we face due to increased climate stressors, changes in the political climate, and financial constraints. Many of the Greater Houston area’s environmental leaders will participate along with business, political, and community leaders to review the 2024 Summit Calls To Action and the resulting Working Groups research to determine avenues for collaborative community wide programming in 2026.
This year’s summit calls for collective action in the face of accelerating environmental and climate crises. As environmental and societal challenges grow more complex, the need for deep collaboration across organizations and communities has never been greater. This year’s summit brings together local leaders, changemakers, and community voices to build shared power, align strategies, and drive real solutions.

THE TIME TO ACT BOLDLY AND TOGETHER IS NOW.
️Date: Friday, October 17th, 2025
Time: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Location: University of Houston – Downtown

CEC Members
$75 Early Bird (ends Sept. 16)
$100 Regular
Non-Members
$125 Early Bird (ends Sept. 16)
$150 Regular
$15 Students (must have discount code)
Interested in volunteering?
Email brooke.campbell@cechouston.org.

San Marcos River Foundation Fall Fundraiser & Silent Auction
2025-10-18 13:00 - 17:00 | 204 Main Street, Martindale Texas, 204 Main Streeet, Martindale
3rd Annual Riverside Social: A Fundraiser for the San Marcos River
Celebrate the beauty of the San Marcos River while supporting its protection!
Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at 204 Main Street, Martindale, TX 78655 for the 3rd Annual Riverside Social. This event features live music, delicious food and drinks, and a silent auction—all while enjoying stunning views of the San Marcos River and the Martindale Dam.
Highlights of the Event:

Silent Auction: Bid on one-of-a-kind artwork created by 12 talented Texas artists.

Live Music: The band Cheer Up, Cheer Up will perform.

Food & Drinks: Beer, wine, and food provided.

Scenic Setting: Overlooking the San Marcos River in Martindale.

Regularly priced tickets are $100 per person. All proceeds directly support SMRF’s mission to protect and preserve the San Marcos River through conservation, advocacy, and community engagement.
Rain Date: November 1, 2025
Your attendance and support at this event help us continue our vital work—from water quality monitoring and invasive species removal to advocating for responsible development along the river. We can’t do it without you!
Secure your spot today!

2025 Water Wonks Hour Lecture Series #10: Soil carbon analysis process, the USDA 2022 soil carbon survey, working with urban areas and the San Antonio baseline soil carbon data – where do we go from here?
2025-10-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance is pleased to introduce our 2025 Water Wonks Lecture Series. Mark your calendars for 3:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Water Wonks will feature a host of experts sharing innovative ideas and details about their work in the world of water. The series is a free community education opportunity.

Lecture #10: Soil carbon analysis process, the USDA 2022 soil carbon survey, working with urban areas and the San Antonio baseline soil carbon data – where do we go from here?.

Speaker: Travis Waiser MLRA (Major Land Resource Area) Soil Survey Leader at U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Bio: Travis graduated from Texas A&M University in 2003 with his B.S. in Agronomy and Rangeland Ecology and Management. He continued his education receiving a Master of Science in Soil Science from Texas A&M University in May 2006. He began as a Soil Scientist with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in January 2005. He has worked throughout Texas sampling and describing soils and spent time in Oklahoma and Louisiana on detail work. After moving to Kerrville from College Station in July 2010 he now serves as the Edwards Plateau and Central Basin Soil Survey Leader for NRCS. Their office covers over 26 million acres of Central and West Texas.
Synopsis: In 2022, the Natural Resource Conservation Service began sampling soils in San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas to measure soil organic carbon. This project was started in conjunction with the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department. Travis Waiser will cover the sampling technique, where samples were taken, and summarize the data collected from the project. At the end of the talk Travis will cover some management strategies that can be implemented to build soil carbon in your soils.
REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE after Sept 24th, 2025

Tree Folks' RootBall 2025 | Sculpting Community Through Trees
2025-10-23 18:00 - 22:00 | UMLAUF Sculpture Garden, 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
TreeFolks invites you to save the date for RootBall 2025, our signature fundraising gala at the vibrant Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum.
What’s New at RootBall 2025?
This year’s RootBall will be more exciting than ever, celebrating trees, community, and the people who make it all grow.
Emceed by Chikage Windler
We’re thrilled to welcome back Chikage Windler, CBS Austin’s Chief Meteorologist and longtime environmental advocate, as this year’s emcee! Her warmth and energy will guide us through an unforgettable evening under the trees.

Brews & Bayous by Bayou Land Conservancy
2025-10-26 13:00 - 15:00 | 11 Below Brewing Company, 2606 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX, 77388, United States
Join Bayou Land Conservancy for Brews & Bayous at 11 Below Brewing on October 26 in Spring, Texas from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

It's My Park Day - Dia De Mi Parque
2025-11-01 | TX
It’s My Park Day is Austin Parks Foundation’s biannual, community-led day of service. Volunteers work to improve parks and green spaces around Austin and build community through projects like litter cleanup, tree mulching, invasive species management and more.
For more than 20 years, It’s My Park Day has brought volunteers from across Austin together to improve their local parks and build community. All projects are led by community members to encourage neighbors to come out, lend a hand and connect with fellow park lovers from all walks of life. This is a day many look forward to all year as we celebrate the people and parks that make Austin special!

Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter November Monthly Meeting | Thinesh Selvaratnam, Ph.D., "Water Treatment"
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | 4545 Dowlen Rd, 4545 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX, 77706, United States
Dr. Selvaratnam is an Associate Professor/Environmental Engineer with a primary focus on sustainable energy-positive wastewater treatment technologies and biological water/wastewater treatment processes. His main research focus revolves around achieving bioremediation of municipal/ industrial wastewater using an algal-based system. For his doctoral studies, he evaluated a novel approach to treat municipal wastewater using an acidophilic mixotrophic algae.
Our November meeting will also be available on Zoom. Email gtgsierra@yahoo.com for the meeting link.

Green Up Greens Bayou Phase II
2025-11-06 08:00 - 12:30 | Tom Wussow Park, 500 Greens Rd, Houston, 77060, United States
Help Greens Bayou Coalition Plant 156 trees along the Hike ‘n’ Bike trail from Tom Wussow Park to Jack Drake Park. Volunteers needed. Contact Michael Purdom at volunteer@greensbayou.org for more information.

Galveston Bay Foundation Imagine Gala
2025-11-07 18:30 - 21:00 | The Revaire, 7122 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX, 77024, United States
Join the Galveston Bay Foundation for their 2025 Imagine Gala honoring Mary and Brad Robbins and Cheniere, and help us imaging a Galveston Bay Foundation that connects and inspires. Cocktails, dinner, live entertainment, and their fabulous auction await you.
The Galveston Bay Foundation’s mission is to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay as a healthy and productive place for generations.

Putting Down Roots Festival with Coastal Prairie Conservancy
2025-11-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Indiangrass Preserve – Coastal Prairie Conservancy, 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX, 77484, United States
Join the Coastal Prairie Conservancy for our annual Putting Down Roots Fall Planting Festival at the beautiful Indiangrass Preserve. Thanks to our incredible 2024 volunteers, we planted 1,605 native prairie plants and restored a full acre of habitat. In 2025, we’re aiming even higher! Planting runs from 9 AM to 12 PM, with interactive activity stations and refreshments available until 1 PM. We’ll provide all planting supplies, free hot dogs and veggie dogs, and a variety of educational activities for kids and adults. Enjoy live bluegrass music from the Fire Ants String Band.

Galveston Bay Foundation Plant Sale at League City's Eco Fest
2025-11-08 09:00 - 13:00 | League City Community Center, 400 S Kansas Ave, League City, 77573, United States
GBF will be selling a small selection of native plants at the City of League City’s Eco Fest, happening on Saturday, November 8th, from 9 AM – 1 PM at the League City Community Center (400 S. Kansas Ave.).
Stop by to purchase a limited selection of hand-selected grasses and iconic flowering plants, grown at the Galveston Bay Foundation’s EcoCenter.
Eco Fest is a FREE family-friendly event, featuring classes & exhibits on sustainability with a focus on how easy it is to be more eco-friendly right here at home. There will be vendors, crafts, giveaways, a yard sale, and FREE trees and prizes for participating in GREEN bingo! While supplies last.
Join for an inspirational and educational afternoon!

Listening + Q&A Session #1 // Request for Proposals (RFP) EarthShare Texas – Green Workforce Jobs Grant Program
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
EarthShare Texas (ESTX) invites eligible organizations to submit proposals for grant funding to support programs that create or sustain green jobs aligned with the NOAA Climate Ready Workforce Initiative. Each selected organization may receive up to $40,000 per year to implement or expand workforce initiatives that focus on climate resilience and equitable access to high-quality green jobs in Texas.
View the Full RFP Here.

TreeFolks' Ready, Set, Plant! at Blair Woods Nature Preserve
2025-11-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Blair Woods Nature Preserve, 5401 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX, 78721, United States
RSVP to volunteer here!
Ready, Set, Plant! is a volunteer tree-planting program that plants 10,000 trees each year along Austin’s creeks and rivers. In partnership with the City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, we educate volunteers on proper tree-planting techniques and riparian restoration. Some benefits of creekside planting include cooler water for aquatic life, erosion control, and filtering pollutants from stormwater. Our events are family-friendly and provide an opportunity for community members to connect with Austin’s public lands.
No experience or tools are needed. We will train everyone at the beginning of the event, and provide all tools, materials, gloves, water, and snacks.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Gillian at volunteer@treefolks.org or (512) 761-8738.

Texas Environmental Leadership Awards
2025-11-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Red Oak Ballroom, 2525 West Anderson Ln, Austin, 78757, United States
Honoring Innovation and Stewardship for a Sustainable Future

The STAR mission is to develop and promote partnerships, education, and advocacy with the vision of a cleaner, greener, and more economically sustainable Texas.
These awards recognize stewards of environmental change in Texas – individuals, communities, organizations, and businesses developing and maintaining programs involving recycling, composting, sustainable materials management, public education and outreach, special event recycling – and so much more.
Join us in Austin, TX on November 13th as we honor the programs and impacts that move STAR’s mission forward in meaningful ways.

Listening + Q&A Session #2 // Request for Proposals (RFP) EarthShare Texas – Green Workforce Jobs Grant Program
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Online

Texas Recycles Day is November 15
2025-11-15 | TX
What is TexasRecyclesDay.org?

A statewide campaign for recycling outreach celebrated each November 15th (launched in November 2021), and scheduled around how Texans live, work, and recycle regularly.
How Does Contamination Hurt Recycling?
Items like clothing, shoes, and broken toys slow the whole process down. Items like hoses, cords, batteries, and propane tanks, can actually damage machinery or start a fire. Food waste and liquids can ruin the value of recyclables like paper, cardboard and metals.
How to Help Keep Our Resources Valuable?
Check the signs every time, make sure you know what you can throw in the recycling bin before you throw it, and keep all recycling empty, clean, and dry.

3 Ways to Participate

1. Create your own content

Base your posts on the recycling theme for the month.
Use #TexasRecycles and #RecycleRight on your posts.

2. Use our ready-to-go assets

Quickly post content for the recycling theme for the month.
Check back for here for updates.

3. Share STAR’s posts

Share and/or repost content across your social media channels.
Spread the word!

All Levels Yoga in Nature by Bayou Land Conservancy
2025-11-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Arrowwood Preserve, 355 Sentinel Oaks Drive, Pinehurst, TX, 77362, United States
Join BLC for All Levels Yoga in Nature with Bliss Yoga Collective at Arrowwood Preserve!
Experience a gentle, grounding yoga practice surrounded by the peaceful beauty of Arrowwood Preserve’s natural landscape. This class is open to all levels and focuses on mindful movement, breath, and connection to the outdoors. You’ll be guided through accessible postures that stretch, strengthen, and relax the body while helping you tune into the rhythms of nature.
​Please click here to read the full details and important information.

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Location: Arrowwood Preserve

​​Required Supplies: Water (at least 48 oz), yoga mat or towel, and anything that will help you stay comfortable on the ground.
Recommended: A bag for your water, snacks, etc. Insect repellent/sun protection.
About Bliss Yoga Collective
Bliss Yoga Collective, founded by Paola Marino, brings mindful movement, sound, and meditation experiences to the community through nature-inspired wellness programs. Each session is thoughtfully designed to support restoration, connection, and balance – aligning with the rhythms of the natural world. Paola leads the offerings for Bayou Land Conservancy as part of Bliss Yoga Collective’s mission to create harmony between people and the environment.
About Paola Marino
Paola Marino is a yoga teacher dedicated to creating mindful experiences that connect people with nature and presence. Her teaching blends gentle, grounding movement with breath awareness and introspection, encouraging students to move with intention and curiosity. Paola believes yoga is a pathway to reconnecting with the natural rhythms of life- both within and around us.
She brings a calm, inclusive energy to her classes and sees donation-based gatherings as an opportunity to make wellness more accessible while fostering community and environmental awareness.

Bayou Land Conservancy's Monthly Guided Hike: Lake Creek Preserve
2025-11-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Lake Creek Preserve, Coordinates: 30.263180790609386, -95.5652751411581
Join Bayou Land Conservancy at Lake Creek Preserve for a family-friendly nature hike! This is a guided hike through Lake Creek Preserve, where we will explore various ecosystems and terrain. This is a moderately easy ~1 mile loop, which traverses through sand, mud (when wet) and over a few boardwalks.
No dogs allowed.
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Location: Lake Creek Preserve
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
Required Supplies: Water (at least 48 oz), close-toed shoes, long sleeve shirt and long pants.
Recommended supplies: A bag to carry your belongings, such as water, snacks, insect repellent/sun protection.

Sound Bath Meditation
2025-11-15 10:30 - 11:15 | Arrowwood Preserve, 355 Sentinel Oaks Drive, Pinehurst, TX, 77362, United States
Join BLC for Sound Bath Meditation with Bliss Yoga Collective at Arrowwood Preserve! As the soothing tones of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and grounding instruments wash over you, you’ll be invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the living landscape around you.
​Settle into the earth beneath you as nature provides her own soundtrack – rustling leaves, bird calls, and the gentle hum of life. This immersive experience is designed to release tension, calm the mind, and restore balance through the healing vibrations of sound and the grounding presence of the outdoors.
​Please click here to read the full details and important information.

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Location: Arrowwood Preserve

​​Required Supplies: Water (at least 48 oz), a mat or blanket, and anything else that helps you stay cozy (eye pillow, light jacket, or cushion).
​Recommended: A bag for your water, snacks, etc. Insect repellent/sun protection.

Save the Hidden Heart of Texas: GEAA’s 2025 Gala
2025-11-15 16:00 - 22:00 | Twin Sisters Historic Dance Hall, 6720 Hwy 281 South, Blanco, TX, 78606, United States
Join GEAA for a Hill Country Honky Tonk-style celebration to protect the Hidden Heart of Texas!
More than just a great night of music—-this event is your chance to help protect the land and water that make the Hill Country so special. Proceeds benefit the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, working hard to safeguard the Edwards and Trinity aquifers, the lifeblood of Central Texas. Every two-step and every ticket helps keep our water clean and wild spaces thriving.
For more details or to purchase tickets, visit this link!

Deadline | CEC's Wild About Houston Film Festival
2025-11-16 | TX
Last day to submit a film to CEC’s Wild about Houston is November 16, 2025! This year, they’re welcoming documentaries, narratives, animations, and hybrid formats that focus on the Houston area ecosystems, challenges, and solutions. The films may explore climate change, nature, wildlife, air and water quality, youth environmental education, resilience or any local topic that encourages environmental awareness and stewardship. Films must be 5 minutes or shorter.
Judges include Jay Kleberg, producer and host of Chasing the Tide, and Ana Bueno, Univision’s 5X EMMY Award Winner and 3X Telly Award Winner Environment Reporter.
Finalists will be screened and awards announced at The DeLUXE Theater in Houston on January 17, 2025.
Enter on FilmFreeway https://filmfreeway.com/WildAboutHouston

Save the Date: Giving Tuesday 2025
2025-12-02 | TX
Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity—and a powerful moment to invest in the operational backbone of ecological impact across Texas. EarthShare Texas (ESTX) is a network of environmental nonprofits. We don’t do the fieldwork ourselves—we make it possible. Your support powers the coordination, strategy, and systems that keep this network strong.
From campaign logistics to donor outreach, EarthShare Texas supports the infrastructure that helps our member organizations thrive.
This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking for direct support to continue doing the work it takes to be a network.
Donate here: https://earthshare-texas.networkforgood.com/
