White Allies, Then and Now
White people have been a part of every movement for liberation in the USA, from the Underground Railroad, to the Civil Rights Movement, to the formation of the United Farm Workers […]
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Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United States
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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 […]
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Justice for Evan Lee – Justice Conference and Memorial
Hiram Clark Missionary Baptist Church 3000 Fuqua St., HoustonA criminal justice social conference and memorial to honor Evan's memory and help others who have been harmed by the criminal justice system. A special presentation by the F.B.I. and Jazz by Dr. G. Guyton. Other speakers currently involved in Criminal justice reform will also give presentations or talks.
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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' […]
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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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Finding Common Ground on Conservation
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesIn 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 […]
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Drawdown Roadmap
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesYou 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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Connecting Lands and Connecting People: Preserving the Coastal Prairie
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Plastic Pollution: A Growing Crisis and What You Can Do
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJune 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 […]
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Cultivating Change: New American Farmers and Their Role in a Greener Houston
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesUrban 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 […]
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There is a Conservationist in Everyone
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Rain Barrels for The Houston-Area Community
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Boulevard, HoustonYou 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 […]
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Sun Day
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Boulevard, HoustonSunday, 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 […]
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Tips and Tricks to Going Solar
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Boulevard, HoustonSophy 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, […]
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The Nuts and Bolts of Integral Ecology
Online TXWhat 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 […]
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Clean Water in Action: Advocacy Through the Permitting Process
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Climate Solutions 101
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesThink 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 […]
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Faith Perspectives Panel: Faith & Water
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesWater is the foundation of life, and a basic human right. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development states that freshwater resources are of major environmental, economic and social importance […]
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Harris County Climate Justice Plan
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin Lisa Lin, Harris County’s Director of Sustainability, as she provides an overview of the Harris County Climate Justice Plan, the first plan of its kind in the U.S. approved […]
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The Earth and Spirituality: Organized Religion and Earth Church
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesIn this presentation, Jim Blackburn will offer a summary of the evolution of modern Christian thinking on the environment from both the Old and New Testaments as well as his […]
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The Role of Community Engagement in Environmental Health Research
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin Melissa Suter, PhD, of Baylor College of Medicine, and Lance Hallberg, PhD, and Claire Hallmark, MPH, both of University of Texas Medical Branch, for a talk highlighting the role […]
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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 […]
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Going solar on your own or together – SUN is here to help
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesWhether you want to learn solar basics or how to incorporate storage into your existing solar array, Solar United Neighbors (SUN), a 501c3, can help. Join Dori Wolfe, Senior Texas […]
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A Faithful and Hopeful Response to Willful Climate Denial Policies
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesSince January 2025, the President, his Congressional yes-men/women, and the courts have been systematically overturning existing legislation and passing new limitations on successful climate policies, withdrawing from global commitments, and […]
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Saving Water While Saving Souls: Water Conservation at Houses of Worship
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesHouses of worship have long been in the business of renewal. As it turns out, they can also lead by example at renewing and saving our water resources. Across traditions […]
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It’s Always About the Habitat
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin the Rev. Rob Spencer, founder of Cultiv8Community, to learn their story of connecting neighbors to neighbors, engaging people with nature, and restoring life-giving habitats. Cultiv8Community envisions a world where […]
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