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," […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please join the Center for Healing Racism in a facilitated discussion of internalized sexism on Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6:30 PM 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX 77004. Parking in HCC Lot 9 (Holman@Crawford/Almeda). This event is free and open to the public with donations appreciated. Registration required at https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/womens-history-month-looking-at-internalized-sexism/
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
June 2025 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? Getting started now gives you plenty of time to get ready for elections in 2026. Faith communities typically don't […]
Urban Houston faces both environmental and social challenges: food deserts, high resource costs, and barriers for refugees-turned-farmers seeking to build sustainable livelihoods. In this talk, we’ll explore how Plant It Forward leverages government and private support to secure land for New American farmers, reducing carbon footprints through hyper-local production and empowering communities through equitable land […]
Join Karla Klay, Executive Director of Artist Boat, to learn about Artist Boat’s effort to conserve 1,400 acres on West Galveston Island. Since 2010, 1,039 acres have been conserved through 15 transactions totaling $25 million dollars. This effort has taken a village of partners at Federal, State, and local levels. Bringing together these partners, as […]
Join the Texas Observer in Houston on September 10 The Lingering Storm: 20 Years After Katrina—Stories of Hope and ActionJoin us in Houston on Wednesday, September 10, for an evening of reflection, storytelling, and conversation. Two decades after Hurricane Katrina reshaped the Gulf Coast and the country, we're gathering to reflect on the storm's legacy […]
You are invited to a rain barrel workshop. Join us on Sunday, September 21 to learn about the benefits of rain barrels, get one for your home/house of worship and learn how to install it on your property. Rain barrels not only conserve water, a precious natural resource, they also help to keep water clean […]
Sunday, September 21 is a day of action to celebrate solar and wind power, and the widespread adoption of renewable energy sources in Texas and worldwide. Sun Day Houston 2025 will feature inspirational speakers at 2 p.m., exhibits throughout the event, workshops at 3 p.m. (Rain Barrels for the Houston Area Community), 3:30 p.m. (Tips […]
Sophy Ashworth, a long-time solar homeowner and volunteer with the non-profit Solar United Neighbors (SUN), will share from her and SUN's experience how best to invest in solar, avoid scams, and hedge against rising electricity costs. Bring your questions and between Sophy and SUN's great Help Desk, we will help take down the barriers to […]
What is integral ecology, and how can we put it into practice? Join Sr. Damien Marie Savino as she addresses these questions, focusing on the notion of integral ecology introduced by Pope Francis in his environmental encyclical, Laudato Si’ and explored in her new book Learning the Language of Creation, to be released in January […]
Join Alenka Cardenas and Clara Goodwin of Bayou City Waterkeeper for an overview of the Clean Water Act's permitting programs. Alenka and Clara will teach attendees how to use a variety of monitoring and reporting tools to identify and correct water permit violations. They will also share best practices for advocating through the permitting process to […]
Think there is no solution to climate change? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Effective climate solutions are available now! Climate Solutions 101 is the world’s first major educational effort focused solely on climate solutions. Rather than rehashing well-known climate challenges, these materials from Project Drawdown concentrate on game-changing climate action based on rigorous […]
