Little Bluestem Grass Planted in the Big Thicket
January 23, 2023
Volunteers met on January 16, 2023, the holiday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and planted thousands of Little Bluestem Grass plugs in Big Thicket National Preserve’s Big Sandy Creek Unit.
You Never Know What You’ll Find
January 23, 2023
On November 30th, I met my buddy, David, at the Candy Abshier Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on Smith Point in Chambers County to do some late in the year birding and to enjoy the fresh air and sunny skies.
E-bike use on trails? Sierra Club establishes a new policy
January 23, 2023
E-bikes—bicycles powered by electric motors—seem to be prevalent all around us—as they have gained rapid popularity. With an electric motorized bicycle you can go faster, go farther and higher.
Bayou Banner January 2023
January 6, 2023
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for January 2023. Click the title to see the news this month.
Paddling Lake Charlotte, the Forest, and the Bayou
December 20, 2022
On the Sunday after Thanksgiving, a group paddled across lakes, through flooded forests, and along a beautiful, duckweed-covered bayou.
ONLINE Houston Monthly Meeting: How to Protect our 5 Most Critical Wetland Areas
December 20, 2022
On Jan. 12, Mashal Awais of Bayou City Waterkeeper will discuss the importance of protecting our most important regional wetlands.
New Houston Group Buying Program Makes Rooftop Solar Affordable
December 20, 2022
In late November the City of Houston, with Solar United Neighbors, launched the Texas Solar Switch Houston program to provide area homeowners and small businesses a convenient way to install rooftop solar panels.
Sierra Club and TCA Meet with Forest Supervisor
December 19, 2022
On December 12, 2022, the U.S. Forest Service, National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, met with the Texas Conservation Alliance, and Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club.
Recycle Holiday Lights & Electronics at the Houston Zoo!
December 19, 2022
Recycle your old holiday string lights at the Houston Zoo until Sunday, Jan 8. Recycling helps keep unwanted items out of landfills.
The Wacky World of Wildlife
December 13, 2022
With over 1.5 million species of animals on earth, including insects, one could spend a lifetime studying the uniqueness of each species and never come close to learning all there is to know.