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...

By Brandt Mannchen Now, particularly in these days after Hurricane Harvey, we hear the word “Detention”, almost like a chant or mantra. Flood control experts, agencies, public officials, developers, and many citizens talk about “Detention”...

As always, the April 13th annual Lone Star Chapter Awards Celebration in Austin is a festive occasion. However, this year the Houston Regional Group has special reasons to celebrate. Three of the recipients have performed their award-winning work...

By Brandt MannchenOn March 27, 2019, tragedy occurred on Sam Houston National Forest (SHNF). A contracted helicopter used for prescribed burning (Eurocopter AS350) crashed near Bethel Road and FM 149, in northwest Montgomery County. The...

By Brandt Mannchen The most ambitious conservation proposal since 1980, which protects public national wildlands in the U.S., has been introduced in our Congress. The Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (NREPA) in Idaho, Montana,...

By Brandt MannchenWhen it comes to a mammal, humans are very interesting. We have large brains and good hand-eye coordination. We can look to the future and envision new things. However, we are not good at “learning from our mistakes”. In...

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center A concerned citizen who came across a nest on the ground with eggs in it and an injured mama nearby contacted us via Facebook. The lady wanted to know what she could do to help.... (Read more)

The American Wind Energy Association will sponsor the WINDPOWER Conference in Houston, Texas on May 20-23, 2019. The Conference will be held at George R. Brown Convention Center in Downtown Houston (1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, 77010...

Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for April 2019. Click the title to see the news this month.

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFAH, 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, 77005, 713-639-7300), will premiere “The Legend of Big Bend” on Sunday, April 28, 2019, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm.... (Read more)