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November 2018 Edition
November 8, 2018 — The Nature Conservancy's Urban Conservation Program
Jaime González, Houston Urban Conservation Programs Manager for The Nature Conservancy of Texas, will present a program about TNC’s new urban conservation program which seeks to create healthier cities for both humans and wildlife.
The event is free and open to the public at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1805 West Alabama, Houston. Main program starts 7:30 PM. Doors open 7:00 PM.
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November 21 Bay Area Sierra Club Meeting: How to Take Better Photos
At the Bay Area Sierra Club meeting on November 21, Peter Bowman will teach four techniques and present a slideshow that will help you take more interesting photos of all of your holiday guests, of all of the flowers you receive, etc.
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Public comments on the draft METROnext Transit Plan were submitted by a number of groups and individuals at the September 27 METRO Board meeting (a 3 minute limit per comment). The principal comments of the Houston Sierra Club are posted.
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Good news!
DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) regulations now allow for the safe disposal of unused, unwanted, and expired prescription drugs at designated drop off locations.
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Remember to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6, if you have not already voted.
Links to the Sierra Club endorsements, and to voting information for Harris County, such as your personalized sample ballot, are in the article.
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The Houston Sierra Club is looking for volunteers in several areas.
Help to make a difference for the Sierra Club!
Click the link to see new opportunities to help.
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As an active member of the Sierra Club in Texas, we thank you for your dedication to our shared goals and vision for the Lone Star state. We also want to hear from you directly, because we are all in this together to fight for a better tomorrow.
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The Houston Regional Group and the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club (Sierra Club) submitted comments to the U.S. Forest Service (FS) about its proposed 10-Year Prescribed Burn Project (10-Year Project) in Sam Houston National Forest (SHNF).
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The Texas Forest Service (TFS) is the state agency that addresses forest issues in Texas. It is a unique state agency because it operates within the Texas A&M University System. The TFS is a state agency run by Texas A&M. About 483 people are employed by TFS and its budget is about $88.8 million in 2018.
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Who doesn’t love seeing the Houston skyline at night, or any big city for that matter? The buildings are all lit up like Christmas trees but did you know that the lights can have a devastating effect on migrating birds? Digital billboards, floodlights and electric signs can have the same effect on them.
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Each December the Houston Group holds an election to fill positions on the Group’s nine member Executive Committee (Excom). The Houston Sierra Club is now soliciting nominations for the election that will be held this December 2018.
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Get Outdoors!
For current information on upcoming outings in the Houston area, check out our MeetUp site. For canoe/kayak outings, visit our Outings page at Canoe/Kayak Outings