Environmental-Climate Summit – “Houston Strong”
University of Houston Downtown One Main Street, Houston, TX, United States2024 Greater Houston Environmental Summit and Houston Community Climate Summit
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Environmental & Environmental Justice
Eating Plant-Based for Our Climate and Health. Your Faith Community Can, Too!
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesA year ago, our ministers directed church staff to change the Sunday lunch menu to plant-based food. What inspired them to act? For a year, our church’s Climate Action Team has hosted monthly plant-based potlucks. The potlucks turn out five times as many participants as the monthly lectures that we used to hold. That’s inspiration! […]
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Weelaunee Worldwide: Block Cop City Speaking Tour
Montrose Center 401 Branard Street, Houston, TX, United StatesThis is an invitation to join a powerful collective action. After more than two years of struggle to defend the Weelaunee forest in southeast Atlanta from the construction of a militarized police training facility, the movement is at a crucial crossroads. This November, there is a call for a mass action to halt construction on […]
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Drawdown Roadmap
Online TXYou may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change. But, how do we focus our efforts, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late? The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions, pointing to which climate actions governments, businesses, investors, […]
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Guided Prayer Walk in the Park
Hermann Park 5555 Hermann Park Drive, HoustonConnect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection. At each stop along the walk, there will be a theme, an accompanying Bible verse, and reflection questions for you to ponder. Deepen your Christian spiritual […]
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Guided Prayer Walks in the Park
Hermann Park 5555 Hermann Park Drive, HoustonConnect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection. At each stop along the walk, there will be a theme, an accompanying Bible verse, and reflection questions for you to ponder. Deepen your Christian spiritual […]
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Interconnections with Soil, Human Health and the Environment
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesSoil is essential to all life and is important to human health in many ways. It can filter water, provide nutrients and food, store carbon, and supply us with antibiotics to fight diseases. However, soils are often mistreated by industrial agriculture and contaminated by environmental pollutants like oil spills which can directly affect human and […]
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From Underground to On the Grid
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin Adrian Shelley, Texas Office Director for Public Citizen, as he delves into energy, from underground to on the grid. Texas has been an energy state for more than a century. But as the global energy market shifts away from fossil fuels and toward clean sources such as wind, solar, and battery storage, Texas risks […]
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Interfaith Prayer Vigil during the U.N. Climate Conference
Hermann Park 5555 Hermann Park Drive, HoustonDuring the U.N. Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai, people of all faiths and spiritual traditions are invited to come together for prayer, meditation and reflection in the beauty of nature at Hermann Park. Clergy of a variety of faiths/spiritual traditions will offer readings, reflections and prayers/meditations from their traditions, all in support of the ongoing […]
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Pocket Prairies for Faith Communities
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesWhat is a pocket prairie and why would you want one at your faith community? If your faith community is maintaining lawn that it does not use, join us online to learn about pocket prairies, their benefits, and how to create one. Jaime Gonzalez, prairie expert, will describe pocket prairies, how they can benefit your […]
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Earth Day: Sustaining Climate Justice Action & Community Health with Youth Organizers
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St., Houston, TX, United StatesThis year's observance will provide space for learning, restoration and renewal through a conversation and meditative moment on sustaining action focused particularly on youth organizers working for climate justice and community health. Inspired by the 2023 ruling in the Held v. Montana case on the state’s constitutional rights to health, representatives from Our Children’s Trust including staff attorney David Schwartz and youth plaintiffs will […]
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Spring 2024 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
Willow Waterhole Greenspace 5300 Dryad, HoustonCalling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment during Earth Month! We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve, including weeding, cleaning up the park and more. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels. Meet at 11350 Ricecrest by the […]
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Native Plants and Prairies
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesIn the past 10 years, Houston has experienced a prairie renaissance, including the building of dozens of prominent pocket prairies on school and university campuses. These native plantings are used as both teaching tools and as resilience infrastructure. Join Della Barbato, of the Native Prairies Association of Texas, as she discusses the importance and ecosystem […]
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Pocket Prairie and Great Grow Out Workshop
St. Paul's Episcopal Church 5373 Franz Rd., Katy, TX, TXJoin us for a hands-on pocket prairie and native plant grow-out workshop designed for Communities of Faith! Staff from the Coastal Prairie Conservancy and the Native Prairies Association of Texas will lead participants in lessons on pocket prairie establishment, plant propagation and sourcing, biodiversity surveys, and how our organizations can support your efforts to foster […]
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Restoration, Renewal & Regeneration
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesRestoration and Renewal are somewhat synonymous activities, and Regeneration in the case of nature seems to occur when damage ceases and nature can then continue its process. Here on Earth, with our modern civilization that is now so huge that it has such a significant effect on nature, scientists are sounding the alarm and people […]
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Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJune 2024 is the perfect time to refresh your advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging your faith community around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Why is it such a perfect time? With the 2024 elections looming, it’s time to get ready. Faith communities typically don't want to be seen as "political," […]
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“Environmental Justice”: Amnesty International-Bay Area (Hou-TX) meeting.
onlinePlease join us for the monthly meeting of Amnesty International-Bay Area (Houston): Monday, June 3, 6:15 PM (Central). Title: “Environmental Justice” Speaker: Leticia Gutierrez, Government Relations and Community Outreach Director, Air Alliance Houston Registration for this meeting is required. Once you register, you will receive the Zoom link for joining the meeting. Please register at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAAAC2AA0FEC70-49780630-amnesty
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Creek, Community, and Self Restoration
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesFor over a decade, a Houston community worked to restore a local creek. Join Brian Herod, Project Manager for the Japhet Creek Restoration Project, to hear the story of communities' engagement with this hidden gem of a creek and one leader's story of relationship with this historic place. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker […]
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Plastic Free EcoChallenge
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesPlastic pollution now contaminates the deepest trenches in the ocean, the highest mountain peaks, and even the air we breathe. Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, breast milk and placentas. Plastic has entered the food chain, killing wildlife, and causing the average person to eat tens of thousands of microplastic particles every year. […]
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Revitalizing Levy Park
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesIn the heart of Houston lies Levy Park, a once-neglected space now transformed into a vibrant community hub. Join Stephanie Kiouses, Park Director, as she explores Levy Park's renewal, restoration, and regeneration, showcasing the transformative power of urban revitalization projects. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk […]
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