Houston Climate Action Plan
May 21, 2019
The City of Houston is currently developing a Climate Action Plan. At our May general meeting, Lara Cottingham, the City's Chief Sustainability Officer, provided an overview of the process, goals, and some of the strategies that are being considered...
Bird Bath Bliss
May 16, 2019
By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center
The heat is on! Just like us, birds enjoy and need a clean drink of water and a cooling bath. You can do birds a great service by providing a birdbath where they can drink, bathe and preen. Here is some...
Canoe/Kayak the Cypress Wonderland “Made in the Shade” on May 5
May 13, 2019
By Tom DouglasOur group of 12, paddling both canoes and kayaks, met up at Cedar Hill Park. With sunny skies and a forecast high temperature in the mid-80s, we were thinking about finding shade....
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Bayou Banner May 2019
May 2, 2019
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for May 2019. Click the title to see the news this month.
Bay Area Sierra Club Meeting: The Green New Deal
April 25, 2019
At our Bay Area Sierra Club’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 15, we will have a panel discussion of the Green New Deal.....
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Curbside Glass Recycling Returns!
April 24, 2019
After a suspension of two years, curbside glass recycling has resumed in the City of Houston.
Bottles and jars made from clear, green and brown glass can again be recycled curbside....
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National Trails Day on June 1
April 24, 2019
Put on your hiking boots and hit the trails on National Trails Day, June 1, 2019. The Houston area has many interesting trails, from meandering short walks to long hikes....
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Sierra Social Potluck, August 3
April 24, 2019
A potluck Sierra Social, open to everyone (members and non-members), will be held in Pecore Hall, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1805 West Alabama, Houston, Texas 77006, from 5 to 6:30 pm. Bring something tasty so we share and enjoy good food,...
Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Workshop and “Sierra Social”
April 24, 2019
For Sierra Club members, a free “Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Workshop” will be held on August 3, 2019, noon to 5 pm. The workshop is at Pecore Hall, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1805 West Alabama, Houston, Texas 77006. Registration begins at...
Glorious Day at Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge!
April 24, 2019
By Brandt MannchenThe parking lot was filled with cars. Over 20 by my last count. There is no doubt that the beautiful weather, sunny and in the 60’s to 70’s, and the lure of a great wildflower display had done the trick. There were 22...