ONLINE Houston Monthly Meeting: Update on Attwater Prairie Chicken Reintroduction
February 23, 2022
On March 10th, Meredith Stroud on the staff at the Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) will update us on the current status of the critically endangered Attwater's Prairie Chicken and the Wildlife Refuge itself....
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Understanding Sheldon Lake
February 23, 2022
By Tom DouglasIn an earlier article, Kristy Key described what can be seen during a visit to the boardwalks and observation platforms on the east side of the 2,800-acre Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center. Here, I will...
Longleaf Planted in the Big Thicket
February 22, 2022
Volunteers from East Texas met on February 21, 2022 and planted thousands of Longleaf Pine seedlings in Big Thicket National Preserve to assist the National Park Service and National Parks and Conservation Association in restoration of this...
Protect Sam Houston National Forest From “Monster Landfill” at Public Meeting
February 22, 2022
Your presence and comments are needed to protect Sam Houston National Forest, local farms (Wood Duck Farm), and ground/surface waters used by the City of Houston, Harris and Montgomery Counties, and individuals from contamination due to the proposed...
Rivers, Lakes, Bays & Bayous Trash Bash: March 26, Multiple locations
February 21, 2022
Trash Bash® 2022 Returns to On-Site Cleanups! The River, Lakes, Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash® is excited to welcome back volunteers to the 28th annual cleanup of our Galveston Bay watershed on Saturday March 26, 2022! ...
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The Elusive Feline
February 21, 2022
By Cheryl ConleyBecause I live in the suburbs just north of Houston, I feel fortunate to be able to observe many native species of wildlife. One of my favorites is the bobcat....
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Texas Parks and Wildlife: Wildlife Diversity Webinars
February 21, 2022
Texas is home to tens of thousands of native animal and plant species. These species form the fabric of over 800 habitat types, from bottomland hardwood forests, big tooth maple canyons, to black grama grasslands....
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Sierra Club Comments on Beaver Creek Wildlife Improvement and Ecosystem Enhancement Project in Davy Crockett National Forest
February 21, 2022
In February 2022, the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club (Sierra Club) commented on the draft environmental assessment for the Beaver Creek Wildlife Improvement and Ecosystem Enhancement Project in Davy Crockett National Forest....
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Bayou Banner February 2022
February 3, 2022
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for February 2022. Click the title to see the news this month.
Primary Election Day, Tuesday, March 1: Please Vote!
January 23, 2022
Please vote on Tuesday, March 1, or vote early. Early voting is February 14-25, 2022...
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