New Tomball Residents
February 7, 2021
By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center
A pair of beautiful bald eagles are now calling Tomball, Texas, home and they’ve become quite the attraction....
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Sam Houston National Forest Visit Brings Surprise
February 7, 2021
By Brandt MannchenOne of the joys of Sam Houston National Forest (SHNF) is that you never know what you will find when you visit. Recently, I hiked part of Compartment 113 in SHNF. This is an area that I had never explored....
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Natural Fire Barriers and Breaks in Southeast Texas Forests
February 7, 2021
Droughts (lack of rainfall) are a “natural disturbance” and when paired with hot temperatures can create the conditions for fires that kill or wound many trees....
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Bayou Banner February 2021
February 5, 2021
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for February 2021. Click the title to see the news this month.
ONLINE Houston Monthly Meeting; KPC, The Prairie Solution for Reducing Flooding
January 26, 2021
The February Houston Sierra Club General Meeting on February 11 features Mary Anne Piacentini, president and chief executive officer of the Katy Prairie Conservancy, as she discusses the threats to coastal prairies and how to reduce regional...
Houston Bicycling Updates: Bike Lane Projects, New Bike Lane Ordinance!
January 24, 2021
Bicycle use has increased significantly in many cities during the pandemic. Bicycling offers a safer transportation option for those currently avoiding public transit, and bicycling offers a safe way to recreate and exercise outdoors for those...
Bay Area Sierra Club Meeting: Jim Blackburn: Virus Vigil, Poetry from the Pandemic
January 24, 2021
The February Bay Area Sierra Club Meeting features Jim Blackburn: Virus Vigil, Poetry from the Pandemic on Wednesday, on February 17, at 7:00 pm....
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It's Time to Clean House
January 22, 2021
By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife CenterIf you provide “rental property” for Purple Martins, then you know it’s time to clean out your houses to get ready for their arrival....
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Welcome to our New Executive Committee Members
January 22, 2021
Welcome to Alex Boyce, Devika Taneja, and Carol Woronow, our new Houston Group Executive Committee Members for 2021. Also welcome back to Melanie Oldham, who is returning for a 2-year term in 2021....
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Flatwoods Forest Ecosystem in Sam Houston National Forest is a Fun Hike
January 21, 2021
By Brandt MannchenFor the Sierra Club, when it has outings in Sam Houston National Forest (SHNF), the idea is to have fun, learn about SHNF, find out what you can see, where you can see it, get acquainted with its’ beauty, and determine why...