EarthShare Texas

Katy Prairie Conservancy: Unplugged Adventure: Foraging of the Katy Prairie
2020-11-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-08 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | TX
The prairie is covered with a wide variety of vegetation that can be used in a multitude of ways. Learn how these plants can be used for medicinal or edible purposes, as well as which plants should be avoided. Join Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen, forager, chemist, author, inventor, and rogue botanist, for a virtual adventure on foraging of the Katy Prairie.
To register for the event, please signup through this link.
For more information or images:
Schyler Rhea
Katy Prairie Conservancy
713.523.6135 ext. 4005
info@katyprairie.org

Katy Prairie Conservancy 2020 Virtual Bash: In Celebration of Rare Birds
2020-10-20 18:30 - 19:30 | TX
Register for free at katyprairie.org/bash

Contact Ali Dodson adodson@katyprairie.org

Hill Country Conservancy: Virtual Birding + Nature Hike at Nalle Bunny Run
2020-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | TX
On this virtual nature hike, Hill Country Conservancy will take you on a tour of Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve with the guidance of Mikael Behrens, Hill Country Conservancy volunteer and Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Docent. Explore Nalle Bunny Run like never before, from the comfort of your home. Stream live with us and you will have the opportunity to chat with Mikael and ask him any birding or nature questions that arise! This virtual hike will offer a glimpse at an environmental treasure on the banks of the Colorado River, and provide insight into the important work of Hill Country Conservancy. Turn your sound on as we listen to the calls of birds and explore calming wildlife on the preserve. Participants must sign-up through our Eventbrite link to receive all the information you need to join us at 12pm October 16th!
ABOUT NALLE BUNNY RUN WILDLIFE PRESERVE
The 35-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. 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 proximity to Austin make the Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve a visual and environmental masterpiece.
To register for this event, please follow this link.
For more information, please reach out to Carolyn Stephens, Development and Marketing Specialist. Carolyn@hillcountryconservancy.org, (512) 461-2063

Hill Country Conservancy: Virtual Walk and Talk & Happy Hour
2020-10-15 16:00 - 17:00 | TX
Hill Country Conservancy invites you to join us for a virtual Walk & Talk AND Happy Hour on the Violet Crown Trail! Tune in on Zoom while we enjoy the serenity of the trail and the joy of cocktails at the same time! Through this platform, you will be able to ask Hill Country Conservancy staff all of your questions about the trail, conservation, or life in Austin in general while we toast to nature together. Participants must sign-up through our Eventbrite link to receive all the information needed to join us at 4pm October 15th!
To register for this event, please follow this link.
For more information, please reach out to Carolyn Stephens, Development and Marketing Specialist. Carolyn@hillcountryconservancy.org, (512) 461-2063

Clean Water Fund: Fall for Water Virtual Benefit Bash
2020-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 | TX
Don’t miss our virtual Fall for Water Benefit Bash on Saturday October 10 from 7-8 PM.
The event will feature an online silent auction, music from violinists Tom Bowling and Genevieve Gilbert, and short presentations from clean water champions like former State Representative Lon Burnam and Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea. Texas Director David Foster will describe our local and Texas work, and our national communications director Michael Kelly will be on hand to put our Texas work into the national context.
Continue your support – RSVP to join us at Fall for Water or sponsor the celebration today. To sign up for the event, please follow this link.
To participate in the online silent auction, check out this site here.
For more information, please contact David Foster, 512-474-2046, dfoster@cleanwater.org.

Texas Recycling and Composting Summit with STAR
2020-10-05 - 2020-10-09 | TX
** Now open: STAR is now accepting applications for the 2020 Future Leader Scholarship (see link for more) which provides full admission to this year’s Summit for four Texas high school or college students. Applications are due Friday, September 11th.
The State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance recycling in Texas through partnerships, education, and advocacy, for the benefit of Texas.
The Texas Recycling and Composting Summit is our opportunity to bring together professionals from the materials management industry to learn, collaborate, network, share successes, and support the industry in Texas. This is the only state conference dedicated entirely to the recycling and composting efforts in Texas, providing attendees the unique opportunity to meet and connect with prospective clients and partners who are working to advance recycling in Texas.
STAR members receive 40% off of listed prices for attendee and exhibitor registrations. Contact STAR (info@recyclingstar.org) if you need your code to apply to your purchase. Not a member? Join STAR today!

Attendee Ticket Options:

$249 5-day full-conference pass (includes access to all sessions, networking events, Wednesday awards ceremony, and downloadable conference recordings for one year)
$199 discounted 5-day full-conference pass (must attend Monday Kick-off Networking and Exhibitor Event)

Virtual Exhibitor Booth: $499 — Includes 3 full-conference passes, a virtual booth for the four days of sessions and networking events, live facetime with attendees, offline and online lead generation, and much more!
Sponsorships: Platinum ($7,500) | Gold ($5,000) | Silver ($3,000) | Bronze ($2,000) — See more information about the benefits for each sponsorship package on the sponsorship application page.

Unplugged Adventure: TEXAS PRAIRIE GRASSES
2020-10-04 16:00 - 17:30 | TX
The prairie grasses of Texas are more than just pretty faces. Throughout history, people have used them as medicines, groceries, in textiles and for arts & crafts. Take a virtual walk and discover the hidden utility behind these beautiful fall grasses. Join Cindy Crosby, author, master gardener, teacher, and prairie steward, for a one-hour virtual adventure on the prairie grasses of Texas followed by a 30 minute Q & A session.

Unplugged Adventure: TEXAS PRAIRIE GRASSES
HOST: Katy Prairie Conservancy
DATE: Sunday, October 4th
TIME: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
COST: $5
CONTACT: info@katyprairie.org

REGISTER HERE

Photo of Indiangrass courtesy of Jaime González

Katy Prairie Conservancy: Unplugged Adventure: Texas Prairie Grasses
2020-10-04 16:00 - 17:00 | TX
The prairie grasses of Texas are more than just pretty faces. Throughout history, people have used them as medicines, groceries, and more.
Take a virtual walk and discover the hidden utility behind these beautiful fall grasses.
Join Cindy Crosby, author, master gardener, teacher, and prairie steward, for a one-hour virtual adventure on the prairie grasses of Texas followed by a 30-minute Q & A session.
To register, please signup through this link.
For more information or images:
Schyler Rhea
Katy Prairie Conservancy
713.523.6135 ext. 4005
info@katyprairie.org

Bayou Preservation Association 2020 Symposium
2020-10-01 08:00 - 2020-10-02 12:00 | TX
Tickets & Sponsorships Now on Sale — Early Bird Discount until Aug 31!
Bayou Preservation Association’s 17th Annual Symposium will be going virtual this year and span two days to reach a wider audience than ever before! Taking place on Thursday, Oct 1 and Friday, Oct 2, 2020 from 8 AM -12 PM, this year’s theme will address the expanding importance of diversity in all its forms — physical, geomorphological, biological, socioeconomic, and conceptual.
We will hear from local agencies and experts on how multi-faceted diversity contributes to the longevity and growth of our community as well as our unique bayou systems. We will explore the broad interconnectivity of diverse landscapes, wildlife, recreational uses, and communities that our bayous support and how critical our waterways are to enriching our region’s future growth. Eight hours of Continuing Education Units (CEU) are available.
For more information on speakers, discount tickets, and sponsorship opportunities, visit: https://bit.ly/3fvNa87 or email Anni Ranck at aranck@bayoupreservation.org.

Cool House Tour with Texas Solar Energy Society
2020-09-27 14:00 - 16:00 | TX
For tickets and more information, please visit the event site: http://www.coolhousetour.com/

No Dumping Sewage Report Presentation Virtual Happy Hour with Brian Zabcik
2020-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | TX
Join us as SBCA’s Wastewater Campaign Organizer, Brian Zabcik, shares an illuminating report he has been working on concerning Hill Country streams and waterways, addressing their water quality and current threats.
Brian is the former Clean Water Advocate at Environment Texas, where he focused on promoting green infrastructure features like rain gardens and rain harvesting to stop runoff pollution.
He also helped write a GI resolution enacted by the Austin City Council and a GI bill passed by the Texas Legislature. Additionally, he authored a report on municipal stormwater policies in Texas and co-authored a report on bacteria pollution in the state’s waterways.
Join us for this enlightening presentation with Brian! You don’t want to miss it! To join us, please click this link here.
Photo credit: Wimberly Valley Watershed Association

EPIC Trivia Night
2020-09-24 18:00 | TX
Join Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC) for some virtual fun with a nature trivia game!
There will be questions about all sorts of things, from the Violet Crown Trail to nature and the outdoors. Grab a drink and join us for this virtual trivia happy hour at 6pm on September 24.
This event is free and open to EPIC members and non-members alike, but spots are limited. Registration closes Tuesday, September 22, so secure your spot now! Click the green button to register, and we’ll see you on September 24!
EPIC members support the important conservation work of Hill Country Conservancy. Interested in becoming an EPIC Member? Click here for more information or contact our EPIC team at epic@hillcountryconservancy.org.
To register, please follow this link.

Understanding & Conserving the Rare Pollinators of Texas
2020-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | TX
Join National Wildlife Federation’s September webinar to learn about the ecology of our local pollinators and their natural and anthropogenic threats, and get to know our local pollinator and pollinator conservation experts in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Our speaker is Ross Winton, Invertebrate Biologist, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Texas is home to many unique species of insect pollinators and some are found only within our state’s borders. This 1-hour webinar will cover the life history, distribution and population status of these rare species and what you can do to conserve them and our other important Texas pollinators.
There is a nominal fee of $7.00 to help support our pollinator conservation educational programs in Texas. One lucky attendee, randomly selected, will receive a copy of the new edition of NWF Naturalist David Mizejewski’s book, “Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife.”
Please follow this link to register for the event.

Virtual Walk-and-Talk AND Happy Hour on the Violet Crown Trail at 290
2020-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 | TX
Hill Country Conservancy invites you to join us for a virtual Walk & Talk AND Happy Hour on the Violet Crown Trail! Tune in on Zoom while we enjoy the serenity of the trail and the joy of cocktails at the same time! Through this platform, you will be able to ask Hill Country Conservancy staff all of your questions about the trail, conservation, or life in Austin in general while we toast to nature together.
On this Virtual Walk-and-Talk, Hill Country Conservancy staff will take you on a virtual tour of the 290 section of the Violet Crown Trail. Walking from the urban area of Brodie Lane deep into Gaines Creek, the trees get thicker and the street noises dim, creating a tranquil and beautiful atmosphere as we walk in the woods.
We will see you on the trail!
To register for the event, please follow this link.

STAR Reuse Council Webinar: The State of Fashion Reuse in 2020
2020-09-15 13:30 - 15:00 | TX
How is reuse in the fashion industry faring amidst all the changes that 2020 has brought? How are businesses adjusting to the new reality of business in a pandemic, and how are those trends intersecting with growing consumer interest in secondhand fashion and circular business models?

Join the State of Texas Alliance of Recycling’s Reuse Council for a panel discussion on the current state of the industry from business owners and experts in this field:

Dominique Kirven: Founder and owner of Thrifted Feels (Austin), a sustainable fashion brand; and Host of the podcast, “Thrifting Minds”
Shamini Dhana: Founder and CEO of Dhana, Inc. (Sausalito, CA), a circular apparel company
Traci Kinden: Consultant with the Revolve Waste (Amsterdam/Portland, OR) and the Accelerating Circularity Project
Sarah-Jayne Smith (Founder & CEO) & Ahshia Berry (Vice President & Director of Communications): Magpies & Peacocks (Houston), a design house dedicated to the collection and redesign of post consumer fashion, textiles and accessories.

To register, please follow this link.

Barton Creek Timestream Exhibit Virtual Tour and Q & A Happy Hour
2020-09-10 18:30 - 20:30 | TX
Join Save Barton Creek Association and our friends at Living Springs, as we take a walk through time and discover the history of advocacy that saved Barton Creek! Hear from Barton Creek Time Stream creators Karen Kocher and Monica Flores, and folks that were there when it all happened. We will finish with a Q and A.
Tens of thousands of visitors have enjoyed the nearly 14-mile Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin, Texas, but few know the tumultuous history behind its creation and preservation. The Barton Creek Time Stream exhibit shares these stories of 50+ years, featuring 40+ events and profiles 80+ individuals who worked to establish and preserve this unique green space for the people of Austin.
The Barton Creek Time Stream exhibit is a project of the Living Springs documentary series in collaboration with the Save Barton Creek Association and City of Austin’s Splash! exhibit at the Beverly S. Sheffield Education Center. The exhibit is generously supported by The City of Austin Cultural Arts Division, the Austin Community Foundation, the Still Water Foundation and the Texas Fund for the Environment.
You don’t want to miss this unique educational and inspirational event! To join us, please click this link. Hope to “see” you all there! 🙂
Photo credit: Michael Adair

10th Annual Trash Makeover Challenge
2020-08-29 19:00 - 21:30 | TX
Deep in the Soul of Texas! Lots of fun online August 29, 7-9:30 PM. This eco fashion show benefits the work of Texas Campaign for the Environment. Get your ticket now or think about being a Sponsor!

Update: Keep Texas Beautiful Annual Conference now VIRTUAL
2020-08-25 - 2020-08-26 | Virtual
Our conference has gone virtual! Amid the ever-changing landscape surrounding COVID-19, the KTB Board of Directors made the decision to offer a virtual experience in lieu of the Houston event scheduled for September this year.

Our Virtual KTB Conference will be a two-day event held on August 25-26 from 9 am to 5 pm each day. You’ll be able to hear from experts in educational sessions, chat with other attendees, network digitally, join interactive activities and a private Facebook group, and more.
And at this year’s conference, you will still be able to:

celebrate and recognize the achievements of community leaders, inspiring youth, civic groups, businesses, and governments;
experience sessions that are filled with innovative approaches to community beautification, waste reduction, and litter prevention;
find networking opportunities and engaging presentations from knowledgeable experts and those with a passion for the environment.

Registration details: ktb.org/conference.

STAR: 3rd Annual Texas Reuse Contest
2020-08-17 - 2020-10-20 | TX
The 3rd Annual Texas Reuse Contest is here!
Applications are open August 17th – October 20th, 2020 (#NationalReuseDay).
We are looking for the best reuse projects completed in 2020! We have two categories open to individuals and businesses this year:

Best Construction and Remodeling Project of 2020
Best Art, Fashion and Furniture Project of 2020

The First Place winner for each category will receive free admission (2 passes each) to the 2021 Texas Reuse Tour (dates and locations TBD), a Certificate of Achievement, and of course, bragging rights!
Second Place winners will receive Certificates of Achievement (and also bragging rights!).
To register, please follow this link.

Virtual Camp with Galveston Bay Foundation
2020-08-17 - 2020-08-21 | TX
Back by popular demand! We will be offering final Bay Explorers and Bay Naturalists camps on August 17-21, 2020. Each camp highlights the Galveston Bay ecosystem and connects campers to their role in the environment.
We also are offering a limited number of scholarships through August 7th! To register your camper, visit galvbay.org/virtualcamp.
Date: August 17 – 21, 2020
Time: Dependent on camp
REGISTER

Webinar: Native Bees of Texas
2020-08-15 11:00 - 12:00 | TX
Our August speaker is U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist Dr. Michael Warriner
This 1-hour webinar presentation will cover the rich range of diversity in Texas’ native bees.
The webinar is part of NWF’s What’s Buzzing in Texas? series, where you can join us to learn about the ecology of our local pollinators and their natural and anthropogenic threats, and get to know our local pollinator and pollinator conservation experts in a relaxed, friendly environment.
To register, please follow this link.

Threats of Toxic Algae in Austin Waterways Virtual Happy Hour with Brent Bellinger
2020-08-13 18:30 - 20:30 | TX
As temperatures in Austin rise, and rainfall decreases, the presence of toxic algae in our recreational waterways is beginning to show. City officials have been proactively monitoring and transparently publicizing the current conditions so that citizens are more aware of the threats for themselves and their pets this year.
Join us in discussing the threats of toxic algae in Austin waterways with Brent Bellinger, Ph.D., Environmental Scientist Senior with the City of Austin, Watershed Protection Department. Learn how you can identify and avoid the areas where risks for exposure are increased.
Hope you can join us! Please register here.

Q&A with Lynn: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
2020-08-13 18:30 - 19:30 | TX
Join Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation for Q&A with Lynn, on August 13 at 6:30 p.m. CDT. Register for the event today to hear WRR’s Founder/President, Lynn Cuny, answer your questions regarding Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation. Register now to attend this live event. https://tinyurl.com/WRRQA

2020 North Texas Environmental Leadership Awards
2020-08-13 13:30 - 15:30 | TX
The State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) North Texas Council is pleased to host the 2020 North Texas Environmental Leadership Awards virtually this year!
STAR North Texas is a regional council group representing STAR, a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to advance recycling through partnerships, education, and advocacy for the benefit of Texas.
These awards recognize true stewards of environmental change in North Texas – individuals, communities, organizations, and businesses developing and maintaining programs involving recycling, composting, sustainable materials management, public outreach, special event recycling – and so much more. This year, we also have a new category – The All-STAR Elected Official – to highlight those in politics who are advancing sustainability and protecting the environment in Texas.
Join us to celebrate the winners during this Virtual Awards Ceremony, Thursday, August 13th, 2020. The event will start at 1:30 p.m. CST
To register, please follow this link.

Webinar: STAR Central Texas Council "Recycling Processors"
2020-08-12 11:00 - 12:30 | TX
Join the STAR Central Texas Council for an engaging discussion with recycling processors in Texas. We’ll have representatives from Balcones Resources, Green Guy Recycling, and FCC Environmental Services!
The focus of the panel will be to discuss what organizations are experiencing right now in terms of incoming materials, markets, how commodities and prices compare to this time last year, and their messaging to customers. Basically, what’s going on in the world of recycling and waste, especially amidst the ongoing pandemic.
This no-cost event is supported through the contributions of STAR’s Mission Partners and partnership with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments.
To register, please follow this link.

Educator Professional Development Workshop: Galveston Bay Foundation
2020-08-07 09:00 - 10:00 | TX
Learn more about how Galveston Bay Foundation can help you engage your students and integrate local environmental knowledge into your curriculum this school year – for free! We may not be able to offer our normal field trips right now, but we are adapting and making the best out of the situation. Our goal has not changed, and we want to continue to support you and your students. Join us to hear about our free virtual classroom workshops, videos, curriculum, and more! A recording of the workshop will be available to all individuals who register.
Galveston Bay Foundation is a certified continuing professional education (CPE) provider for the State of Texas. One hour of CPE credit is available for this workshop.
To register, please follow this link. Please register by Wednesday, August 5th.

Marine Debris Surveys and Nurdle Patrols with Galveston Bay Foundation
2020-08-05 - 2020-12-31 | TX
Collect valuable data while also cleaning the shoreline! Volunteers are given information and tools from the Galveston Bay Foundation, to then self-deploy at their leisure along an accessible Galveston Bay shoreline of their choice. Data collected is submitted to the Galveston Bay Foundation electronically. We encourage all volunteers to follow Covid-19 health and safety practices when doing these survey and cleanup activities.
Date and time: at your leisure/your choice!
Location: any shoreline along the Galveston Bay body of water that you are familiar with
Contact: To get started, contact Nick Ellis at nellis@galvbay.org and let him know that you are interested in doing a marine debris survey or nurdle patrol.

Webinar: Deeper Dive with Buffalo Bayou Partnership
2020-07-23 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) as they dive deeper into exciting upcoming plans and programs along Buffalo Bayou through the new three-week online series Deeper Dive. The presentations will include the recently launched Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan and what public art you can expect to see along the bayou. Learn more at buffalobayou.org and register online at bit.ly/BBPDeeperDive to receive the link to join prior to the presentation.
To view the details through Facebook, please check out our page here. To check out more BBP events, please visit their virtual event calendar here.
For additional questions, please reach out to Jessica McFall, jmcfall@buffalobayou.org.

Webinar: Gardening for Monarchs & Other Wildlife with Native Plants in Texas
2020-07-21 12:00 - 17:00 | TX
This interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) starting on July 21 (12pm-5pm), and continuing on July 23 (12pm-6pm). Once you register, you are signed up to attend both days of the workshop, July 21 & 23. There is a $50 fee for the workshop.
To register for the event, please click here.
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 2-day 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. National Wildlife Federation Naturalist, David Mizejewski, will present, and participants will receive a copy of his bestselling garden how-to book “Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife.”
Part of the National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Stewards Certification Program, in collaboration with the Alamo Area Monarch Collaborative, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Native Plant Society of Texas, San Antonio River Authority, and Texas Master Naturalists Galveston Bay Area Chapter, this workshop is the Monarch Stewards’ third level of training, Gardening for Monarchs & Other Wildlife with Native Plants in Texas. The two previous Monarch Stewards trainings are not required prerequisites for this workshop.
Questions may be directed to Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón at quinonezpinonr@nwf.org.
