CPP to co-host Conservation, Ecology, and Environmental Career Forum - Feb. 11
January 26, 2017
Dr. Cassidy Johnson (HCC/Rice University/Coastal Prairie Partnership) is organizing a great event focusing on careers in conservation, ecology, and the environment on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at HCC West Loop. (Click on headline to read more...
Better World to the Rescue
January 26, 2017
By Carol WoronowFlat tire? Again! Better World to the rescue — again!The Sierra Club is partnering with Better World, an eco-friendly auto club (for bicycles, too). (Click on headline to read more.)
Introducing Member Spotlight
January 26, 2017
The Houston Regional Group of the Sierra Club will begin a new project to build community, promote inclusion, and foster interest in the club and its participants. Regularly, we will interview members of the Sierra Club and publish them in the Bayou...
Young Adult Sustainability Biographies
January 26, 2017
Four talented young adults will share a range of interests from ecosystem restoration to the future of energy subsidies.Join us February 9, 2017 from 7-9 pm at Pecore Hall to hear more about these enthusiastic young people and their on-going...
Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve
January 19, 2017
By Brandt MannchenOne of the things I like to do is get out in Nature. I will write articles periodically for the Bayou Banner to let Sierrans know about wild places they can visit in the Greater Houston Area. Places along the Texas...
Hay Bales Go Down on a Beautiful Katy Prairie Day
January 16, 2017
By Brandt MannchenWe arrived at the 2,500 acre Indian Grass Prairie, on the Katy Prairie, ready to go. I had postponed this service trip last week due to frigid, wet, and windy weather. As a result of the postponement the number...
Bayou Banner January 2017
January 6, 2017
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for January 2017. Click the title to see the news this month.
Ask City Council To Vote YES On The Houston Bike Plan - Updated
January 2, 2017
Your help needed! The Houston Bike Plan is finally expected to go before Houston City Council for a vote in late January or February. Please join citizens across Houston in asking City Council to vote YES on the Plan... (Click on headline to read...
Electric Bus Trial for Houston + Videos - making public transportation greener
January 2, 2017
In early December Houston METRO introduced a zero-emissions battery electric bus for a 90 day pilot program along the 63 Fondren route. A number of other cities around the U.S. have already introduced electric buses, including McAllen, TX. Electric...
Houston Sierra Club - Counter Inauguration Social!
January 1, 2017
All invited Friday, January 20, 2017 from 7 to 9 pm at Axelrad Beer Garden at 1517 Alabama Street, 77004. Axelrad Beer Garden is a craft beer patio bar, including hammocks... (Click on title to read more)