On September 14, our speaker will be Martin Hagne, Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Observatory. Many who don't know the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory (GCBO), think they just watch birds. The GCBO has been a leader in avian conservation work.
On September 20, Matthew Strausser, a wildlife biologist at NASA's Johnson Space Center, will discuss insect conservation. Insects are an essential component for food webs, pollination and overall biodiversity.
Election time is near for Houston Sierra Club (HSC) Executive Committee members! In December, annual elections for our Executive Committee (ExCom) will occur.
Our weather has warmed due to human caused climate change. Many of us want to continue our outdoor activities. How do we continue these activities when elevated temperatures occur? Here are tips to keep you safe during hot weather.
In July 2023, four wildfires started in Indian Mounds and or Upland Island Wilderness Areas and all were caused by lightning. Many forest ecosystems historically evolved with lightning fires.
This summer has certainly made Houston area residents aware of the issues related to extreme heat! But some neighborhoods deal with higher heat impacts than others.
This year, 2023, marks the 100th anniversary of the Texas State Parks system. One positive development in this year's Texas Legislative Session is the constitutional amendment, Proposition 14, that will create the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund.
On August 17, 2023, the Texas Conservation Alliance and Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club (Sierra Club) met with the U.S. Forest Service, National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, to continue a discussion about collaboration and other issues.
The Houston Group of the Sierra Club is looking for help in the following areas:
Volunteer Coordinator, Membership Chair, Wetland Advocates and Chair, Lone Star Hiking Trail Volunteers, Outings Leaders, Forestry. Help to make a difference for the Sierra Club!
