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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T180000
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SUMMARY:Plastic Pollution: A Growing Crisis and What You Can Do
DESCRIPTION:Join Leticia Socal\, Sustainability Director at Brilliant Ideas Planet\, as she explores the widespread impact of plastic pollution on our environment\, wildlife\, and human health. She’ll discuss how plastic waste has evolved into a global crisis\, highlighting the challenges it presents and the steps we can all take to reduce our personal and collective plastic footprint. From everyday actions to regulatory changes\, this session will provide you with practical solutions to combat plastic pollution and help contribute to a more sustainable future. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided.  \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plastic-pollution-a-growing-crisis-and-what-you-can-do-tickets-1321173428289.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/plastic-pollution-a-growing-crisis-and-what-you-can-do/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Leticia-Socal.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20250924T220015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T220019Z
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SUMMARY:Pocket Prairie and Great Grow Out Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 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 nature on your grounds. Participants will go home with germination trays\, soil\, and native seeds to grow out for restoration projects. Open to ages 10 and up. This event has been organized in partnership with the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston.   \n\n\n\nContact Bethany Foshee with any questions at bfoshee@coastalprairieconservancy.org.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this event at: https://texasprairie.org/event/pocketprairieworkshop-may2025/ \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/pocket-prairie-and-great-grow-out-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Deer Park Prairie Education Center\, 1222 E. Purdue Lane\, Deer Park\, 77536
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Great-grow-out.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20250924T220122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T220124Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Lands and Connecting People: Preserving the Coastal Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Join Bethany Foshee of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy to learn about their work to conserve coastal prairie and how you can engage. Bethany will first cover the history\, mission\, and latest efforts of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy. She’ll then segue into how people can get involved in their work\, highlighting Texas’ first certified Conservation Cemetery at their new Blazing Star Sanctuary\, their 20\,000 Milkweeds Initiative\, their Great Grow Out program\, and their 9 Natives program\, as well as other exciting stewardship and outreach endeavors on the Katy Prairie.  There are many ways to get connected with the land and with people while making a difference! This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided.  \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting-lands-and-connecting-people-preserving-the-coastal-prairie-tickets-1265031987729.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/connecting-lands-and-connecting-people-preserving-the-coastal-prairie/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bethany-Foshee.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20250226T040832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T040832Z
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SUMMARY:The Earth and the Fullness Thereof book discussion group
DESCRIPTION:The Earth and the Fullness Thereof is H. Paul Santmire’s latest book\, published in 2024. In it\, the eminent Christian ecojustice activist and ecological theologian has created a first-person engagement with current ecojustice issues for persons of faith and for seekers\, offering inspiring and practical discussions of current ecojustice issues\, related spiritual challenges\, and how to live ecologically-all inspired by testimony from the arts and by a cosmic vision of faith. Join us to read and discuss this thought-provoking book as a Lenten study\, to deepen your Christian practice\, or to explore the profundities of the Christian faith for seekers and the faithful alike. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. Register for The Earth and the Fullness Thereof book discussion group on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-earth-the-fullness-thereof-book-discussion-group-tickets-1230862335379.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-earth-and-the-fullness-thereof-book-discussion-group/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Earth-the-fullness-thereof-cover.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20250226T040800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T040800Z
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SUMMARY:Drawdown Roadmap
DESCRIPTION:You 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\, philanthropists\, community organizations\, and others should prioritize to make the most of our efforts to stop climate change. Attend this 4-week course to understand the roadmap\, and consider how to actualize it in your business\, community organization\, investments and more.  To learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drawdown-roadmap-tickets-1230822365829. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drawdown-roadmap-2/2025-04-07/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Video Showing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Drawdown-Roadmap-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20250226T040659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T040659Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Common Ground on Conservation
DESCRIPTION:In our hyper-polarized political environment\, with upheavals beginning again that will impact conservation efforts nationwide\, how can those of us who care about nature find messages and actions that will bridge the divide? Especially from the voice of the faith community? Jeff Sargent of the Native Prairies Association of Texas will share his perspectives from a professional and personal standpoint\, and seek your feedback on what you are doing individually that has worked\, or not. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-common-ground-on-conservation-tickets-1230882826669. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/finding-common-ground-on-conservation/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Jeff-Sargent.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20250319T165905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T165908Z
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SUMMARY:Night of Ideas featuring Dr. Peter Hotez  Presented with Villa Albertine & Institut Français
DESCRIPTION:Villa Albertine’s signature evening of arts and culture marathon\, “Night of Ideas” will take place from March 27 through April 6 across 20 US cities. The event invites thought leaders\, activists\, performers\, authors\, and academics to engage the public in late-night discussions addressing major global issues. This year’s unifying theme is “Common Ground\,” prompting participants to consider how we can commit to and protect what we have in common. How can we foster authentic interpersonal connection in an increasingly digital world? In a polarized political landscape\, where are our opportunities for dialogue? As extreme weather threatens our planet\, how can we preserve the land beneath our feet? Night of Ideas is presented by Villa Albertine and Albertine Foundation and coordinated worldwide by the Institut Français.\n\nThis year’s festival at the Rothko Chapel will include events exploring common ground in pursuit of health justice with performances and talks:\n5pm – “Connecting through Music & Medicine\,” Performance by Texas Medical Center Orchestra\n6pm – “Texas Through Women’s Minds\,” Talk by Prune Antoine\, French journalist-researcher & Current Artist in Residence with Villa Albertine\n6:45pm – “The Advocacy Power of Music & Poetry\,” Performance & Discussion with Toni Hickman & Sofia Heyl\nSpecial Thanks to Community Partner ReelAbilities\n7:30pm – “The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science\,” Talk by Dr. Peter Hotez\, epidemiologist & professor\n8:30pm – Reception & Book Signing with Dr. Peter Hotez
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/night-of-ideas-featuring-dr-peter-hotez-presented-with-villa-albertine-institut-francais/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org
GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20250226T040720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T040720Z
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SUMMARY:Beach Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Calling people of all faiths\, or no faith at all\, to care for our common home in a beach clean-up in Surfside! We will remove trash polluting a shoreline at Surfside Beach\, helping to protect and restore our beautiful Gulf. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels\, so bring the whole family! Supplies will be provided. You just need a reusable water bottle and closed-toe shoes. This beach clean-up is organized by the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston in partnership with the Village of Surfside Beach. Registration for this event is limited and required for participation. Specific meeting location in Surfside Beach will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event. Register on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beach-clean-up-tickets-1230893929879.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/beach-clean-up-3/
LOCATION:Surfside Beach\, Highway 332 at Surf Drive\, Village of Surfside Beach\, 77541
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social,Video Showing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/beachsign.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20250218T233156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T004959Z
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SUMMARY:March For Future Generations
DESCRIPTION:The March for Future Generations is a multi-generational initiative uniting individuals concerned about the environmental legacy being left for children\, grandchildren and beyond. On Saturday March 9 from 12-6pm join us for a family friendly day at Discovery Green Park (Lindsey Waterside Landing). THEN on Monday March 10\, join us for the March For Future Generations. Meet at 11am March starts at 12PM (NOON) at Root Square Park in Downtown Houston.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/march-for-future-generations/
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20240619T042913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T043043Z
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SUMMARY:Revitalizing Levy Park
DESCRIPTION:In 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 on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revitalizing-levy-park-tickets-923157006457. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/revitalizing-levy-park/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephanie-Kiouses-photo-e1718771193294.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240701T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T025959
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20240619T044106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T161546Z
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SUMMARY:Plastic Free EcoChallenge
DESCRIPTION:Plastic 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. To learn more about this issue & take action to affect change\, join one of the two teams listed below for the Plastic Free EcoChallenge (or create your own team\, or join as an individual)!  You select the challenges you’d like to accomplish during the month of July and when/how you do them.  For more information\, see this link: https://plasticfree.ecochallenge.org/. For more information on the teams below\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.\n\nLutherans Restoring Creation – Gulf Coast Team: https://plasticfree.ecochallenge.org/participants/join?referral_code=858ef6b7-3ea0-4aa5-a7ee-409339cdfc9e&team_id=lutherans-restoring-creation-gulf-coast\n\nInterfaith Environmental Network of Houston Team: https://plasticfree.ecochallenge.org/participants/join?referral_code=572d4899-ffe9-494d-9c7f-5d4c6c212bba&team_id=interfaith-environmental-network-of-houston
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/plastic-free-ecochallenge-5/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Plastic-Free-Ecochallenge-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20240619T044149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T044149Z
UID:10001609-1719770400-1719774000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Creek\, Community\, and Self Restoration
DESCRIPTION:For 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 will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creek-community-and-self-restoration-tickets-891622495887. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/creek-community-and-self-restoration/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Brian-Herod-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20240619T044510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T044510Z
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SUMMARY:“Environmental Justice”: Amnesty International-Bay Area (Hou-TX) meeting.
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the monthly meeting of Amnesty International-Bay Area (Houston):\n\nMonday\, June 3\, 6:15 PM (Central).\nTitle: “Environmental Justice” \nSpeaker:  Leticia Gutierrez\, Government Relations and Community Outreach Director\, Air Alliance Houston \nRegistration for this meeting is required. Once you register\, you will receive the Zoom link for joining the meeting.  \nPlease register at:  \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAAAC2AA0FEC70-49780630-amnesty
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/environmental-justice-amnesty-international-bay-area-hou-tx-meeting/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AI-logo-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Amnesty International%2C Houston local 23":MAILTO:mail@amnestyhouston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20240619T044640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T044640Z
UID:10001608-1717336800-1717342200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:June 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\,” but\, as we’ll cover in this workshop\, faith communities can—and should—provide important education and leadership roles in nonpartisan civic engagement. Join Bee Moorhead\, executive director of Texas Impact\, an interfaith justice advocacy organization\, and her colleagues\, to talk about what that looks like “in real life\,” and do a deep dive into Texas Impact’s specific Houston-area resources and projects.  Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-tickets-886402292117. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-4/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bee-and-Lisa-1040110_1080x675.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20240424T030947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T030948Z
UID:10001604-1716141600-1716145200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Restoration\, Renewal & Regeneration
DESCRIPTION:Restoration 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 are responding.  Steve Stelzer\, as the former program director (now retired) at Houston’s Green Building Resource Center has been exposed to many points of view while at the center\, and will point out some issues to be aware of while deciding how to engage in these three categories\, and give suggestions for resources to develop a best approach. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/restoration-renewal-regeneration-tickets-875537144167. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/restoration-renewal-regeneration/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Steve-Stelzer-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20240424T031130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T031131Z
UID:10001603-1714917600-1714924800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Pocket Prairie and Great Grow Out Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 nature on your grounds. Participants will go home with germination trays\, soil\, and native seeds to grow out for restoration projects. Open to ages 10 and up. This event has been organized in partnership with the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston.  Contact Bethany Foshee with any questions at bfoshee@coastalprairieconservancy.org. Register for this event at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/u7keeap/lp/1963be3d-9528-488f-9ac3-15417c98406c
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/pocket-prairie-and-great-grow-out-workshop/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 5373 Franz Rd.\, Katy\, TX\, TX\, 77493
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Great-Grow-Out-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20240424T031209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T031210Z
UID:10001602-1714327200-1714330800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants and Prairies
DESCRIPTION:In 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 services of native plants and prairies.  Topics covered will include the history of coastal prairies\, how coastal prairies have influenced our culture\, Houston Rodeo\, pocket prairies\, and the importance of native plants to our wildlife and pollinators. Time for Q&A with the speaker will be provided following her talk.  Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/native-plants-and-prairies-tickets-849451742027.  This event will be recorded and all registrants will receive a link to the recording.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this event.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/native-plants-and-prairies/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Della-Barbato.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20240424T031246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T031247Z
UID:10001601-1713706200-1713717000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Spring 2024 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION:Calling 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 Oak tree in the park to sign in. Metro bus line 68 stops nearby\, and line 49 is not far.  Tools/supplies will be provided. This event is organized by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, in partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy.  The conservancy requires signing of a waiver to participate. Please register for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2024-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-849410458547.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/spring-2024-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/
LOCATION:Willow Waterhole Greenspace\, 5300 Dryad\, Houston\, 77035
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Interfaith-Environmental-Stewardship-Event-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church%2C&nbsp%3B Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston%2C and the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20240411T210648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T031411Z
UID:10001605-1713610800-1713614400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day: Sustaining Climate Justice Action & Community Health with Youth Organizers
DESCRIPTION:This 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. \nInspired 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 share the development and success of this case\, and how their methods can be applied across the country. A community discussion will follow with Texas-based youth and grassroots activists including Chanté Davis (Sunrise Houston) and Armon Alex (Gulf of Mexico Youth Climate Summit) about the links between environmental and climate justice and community health\, moderated by Andre Segura\, VP of Litigation at Earthjustice. Reflection time will be facilitated by Tiffany Jin\, Co-Director of Houston Climate Justice Museum. \nSpecial thanks to Hershey Foundation for underwriting support
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-day-sustaining-climate-justice-action-community-health-with-youth-organizers/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Earth-Day-2024-Rothko-Chapel.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org
GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St. Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3900 Yupon St.:geo:-95.3957425,29.7378214
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20240203T215539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T031446Z
UID:10001591-1709478000-1709483400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Pocket Prairies for Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:What 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 faith community\, the larger community\, and the environment. Beth Clark\, Landscape Architect\, will discuss how to create and maintain pocket prairies. A hands-on workshop for those faith communities interested in creating pocket prairies at their houses of worship will follow in May\, with a pocket prairie planting planned for Fall 2024. Time for Q&A with the speakers will follow the talk. Please register on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pocket-prairies-for-faith-communities-tickets-805289260857. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/pocket-prairies-for-faith-communities/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Beth-Jaime-with-titles.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20231116T212139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T212139Z
UID:10001548-1701613800-1701617400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Prayer Vigil during the U.N. Climate Conference
DESCRIPTION:During 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 climate conference\, which runs from November 30 – December 12. Join us to offer your thoughts and prayers for those in deliberation at COP28.  Specific location in the park will be sent to registrants several days in advance of the event.  Register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-prayer-vigil-during-the-un-climate-conference-cop28-tickets-742353287667.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-prayer-vigil-during-the-u-n-climate-conference/
LOCATION:Hermann Park\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Japanese-garden-at-Hermann-Park.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20231116T212157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T212158Z
UID:10001541-1700416800-1700420400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:From Underground to On the Grid
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 being left behind. At the start of the 21st century\, Texas pursued an all-of-the-above energy strategy that saw the largest investment in wind energy in history. More recently\, the fossil fuel industry has changed its tactics as it responds to the existential threat of climate change. Today we see political decision making that favors the entrenched business interests of the fossil fuel industry over average Texans. This explains why Texas lawmakers are not pursing common sense solutions to fixing Texas’ ailing electricity grid. These solutions include demand-side strategies such as energy efficiency and demand response\, which can stabilize our grid\, save consumers money\, and make homes more resilient to temperature extremes. Time for Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-underground-to-on-the-grid-tickets-737952103607. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/from-underground-to-on-the-grid/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Adrian-Shelley.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20231019T172143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172143Z
UID:10001545-1698602400-1698606000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Interconnections with Soil\, Human Health and the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Soil 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 environmental health. Sara Denison\, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University\, will discuss how soil contamination\, human health and the environment are all connected and ways contaminated soils can be cleaned up and restored. In addition\, she will discuss the health burden associated with exposure to particular contaminants found in soils around Houston and technology that she is researching that will help remove these contaminants from soil. Time for Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interconnections-with-soil-human-health-and-the-environment-tickets-710228782407. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interconnections-with-soil-human-health-and-the-environment/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sara-Denison.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20231019T172144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172144Z
UID:10001534-1698487200-1698494400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Guided Prayer Walks in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Connect 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 practice with a guided prayer walk in the park!  All attendees will receive materials on the prayer walk to take home and use again in future.  These events are for small groups and advance registration is required.  Specific meeting location in the park will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event. Register for one of the walks on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-prayer-walks-in-the-park-tickets-710235803407.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/guided-prayer-walks-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Hermann Park\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Japanese-garden-at-Hermann-Park-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20231019T172144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172144Z
UID:10001544-1698487200-1698494400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Guided Prayer Walk in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Connect 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 practice with a guided prayer walk in the park!  All attendees will receive materials on the prayer walk to take home and use again in future.  These events are for small groups and advance registration is required.  Specific meeting location in the park will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event. Register for one of the walks on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-prayer-walks-in-the-park-tickets-710235803407.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/guided-prayer-walk-in-the-park-4/
LOCATION:Hermann Park\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Japanese-garden-at-Hermann-Park-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20231019T172145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172145Z
UID:10001543-1698170400-1698174000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Drawdown Roadmap
DESCRIPTION:You 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\, philanthropists\, community organizations\, and others should prioritize to make the most of our efforts to stop climate change. Attend this 4-week course on Tuesday evenings\, beginning Oct. 24\,  to understand the roadmap\, and consider how to actualize it in your business\, community organization\, investments and more.  To learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drawdown-roadmap-tickets-710719339677. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drawdown-roadmap/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Video Showing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Drawdown-roadmap-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20231019T172146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172146Z
UID:10001546-1697828400-1697835600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Weelaunee Worldwide: Block Cop City Speaking Tour
DESCRIPTION:This is an invitation to join a powerful collective action. \nAfter 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 the site. We know the city won’t listen to the overwhelming desire of the people\, and the risks of inaction are far too great. With our future on the line and the whole world watching\, we’ll take a stand to bend the course of history. \nThis presentation will cover the history of the movement so far\, how we’ve arrived at the current conjuncture\, and help us get ready to join each other in November. Together we can Block Cop City. \nMore info at blockcopcity.org
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/weelaunee-worldwide-block-cop-city-speaking-tour/
LOCATION:Montrose Center\, 401 Branard Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WW-HOUSTON.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Weelaunee Defense Society of Austin":MAILTO:defendingtheforestatx@protonmail.com
GEO:29.7365187;-95.3847939
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Montrose Center 401 Branard Street Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=401 Branard Street:geo:-95.3847939,29.7365187
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20231019T172526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172527Z
UID:10001535-1696777200-1696782600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Eating Plant-Based for Our Climate and Health.  Your Faith Community Can\, Too!
DESCRIPTION:A 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! \nEating plant-based for our climate will help as much as solar\, reports Project Drawdown.  Plus\, health experts are encouraging us all to eat more plant-based foods.  Eating more plant-based foods makes it easy for everyone to help the planet and their own health. Nan Hildreth\, leader of the Climate Action Team at First Unitarian Universalist Church\, and team member Karoline Mueller\, Ph.D.\, will tell the story of their church’s journey toward plant-based eating\, but they’d also like to hear from the audience about their experiences at their faith communities. Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eating-plant-based-for-our-climate-health-your-faith-community-can-too-tickets-710711415977. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/eating-plant-based-for-our-climate-and-health-your-faith-community-can-too/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nan-Karoline-photo-collage.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
CREATED:20230909T214605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T191136Z
UID:10001533-1695988800-1696096800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Environmental-Climate Summit - "Houston Strong"
DESCRIPTION:This is actually two coordinated events. HPJC is a co-sponsor. Pre-register separately for both. \n\n\n\nThe CEC Greater Houston Environmental Summit is a half day ticketed event on Friday\, September 29. Proceeds will go to the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition\, to enable and support their continuing work of over 50 years.  \n\n\n\nThe following day\, on Saturday\, September 30\, the Houston Community Climate Summit will be a full day\, free event.  \n\n\n\nBringing these two together builds off of the work we have all been striving towards\, and strengthens the coalition across the Greater Houston Area\, as well as Jefferson County and the Greater Texas Gulf Coast\, creating stronger resiliency among us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Sep. 29\, 2023 (half day) – CEC’s Greater Houston Environmental Summit – ticketed\n\n\n\nThe Citizens’ Environmental Coalition\, CEC\, hosts a networking and learning event for the extraordinary people who work at or are interested in the work of environmental organizations in the Greater Houston region. Please join the CEC to learn with and network with a great community of environmental influencers.Have a conversation with experts and passionate activists about issues in environment and sustainability. \n\n\n\nFriday’s event has a $50 registration fee. It goes from 12 Noon to 5 pm. It is hosted by University of Houston–Downtown’s Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability (CUAS) at 315 N. Main St.\, Houston 77002. \n\n\n\nMore details and a registration link for Friday’s event are at cechouston.org/greater-houston-environmental-summit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Sep. 30\, 2023: Houston Community Climate Summit:\n\n\n\nThe Houston Strong Houston Community Climate Summit is an annual full day (9am – 5pm) event\, which brings together concerned citizens\, community organizers\, activists\, NGOs\, and experts from climate and environmental fields\, and forms a coalition across the Greater Houston Area\, and beyond.The event includes conversation about climate and environmental issues impacting communities in the Greater Houston Area\, as well as Jefferson County and the Texas Gulf Coast\, morning and afternoon keynote speakers\, community roundtables\, table breakouts\, a short film\, and a conversation about community goals over the next year\, leading up to the 2024 Houston Community Climate Summit. Following the summit\, there will be time for networking\, raffle prizes\, and grab bags for attendees. \n\n\n\nSaturday’s event is free but you need to pre-register so they’ll know how many people to expect for lunch. It will be at U of H Downtown\, Robertson Auditorium & A 300 Room\, 1 Main St. Houston\, 77002 \n\n\n\nFor more details and to register for Saturday’s Climate Summit\, see www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-houston-community-climate-summit-tickets-708681504457
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/environmental-climate-summit-2024/
LOCATION:University of Houston Downtown\, One Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Citizens' Environmental Coalition":MAILTO:rachel@cechouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T110548
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SUMMARY:Life’s Better Outside – Your Texas State Parks
DESCRIPTION:Join Lisa Reznicek of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) for a discussion of how you can connect to Texas State Parks. We know many ways humans are happier\, healthier\, and smarter for playing outside. TPWD is extending an invitation to join us for some fun as we celebrate 100 years of your Texas State Parks. Relax and plan your next retreat with a local park ranger during this interactive discussion on the ways we get better by connecting to our wild side!  Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lifes-better-outside-your-texas-state-parks-tickets-648458104647. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/lifes-better-outside-your-texas-state-parks/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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