National Recycling Day, November 15
October 25, 2023
Held on and around November 15, America Recycles Day is the Nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling.
Bay Area Sierra Club Meeting: Exploration Green: Its Story, Status, and Next Steps
October 25, 2023
On November 15, Doug Peterson will relate the development history of the Exploration Green stormwater detention project in Clear Lake and discuss the current status and next steps.
Online Houston Monthly Meeting: Establishing a Citywide Reusable Foodware System
October 25, 2023
On November 9, our speaker will be Joanie Steinhaus, the Gulf of Mexico Program Director for the Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN). In partnership with Perpetual, TIRN is on the frontlines of establishing a city-scale reusable foodware system.
Road Threatens Sam Houston National Forest Near Huntsville
October 25, 2023
The Sierra Club opposes the taking of any of Sam Houston National Forest for the proposed widening of current U.S. 190, associated roads, other improvements, or sending a proposed I-14 Corridor loop around Huntsville, Texas.
“Paddle for the Wild” at Pickett’s Bayou
October 21, 2023
Starting out from the Champion Lake Unit of the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge, ten paddlers explored Pickett’s Bayou and The Cutoff.
Rainy Day Scouting Trip at Champion Lake
October 21, 2023
Four dauntless river scouts checked out conditions at Champion Lake several days ahead of the “Walk for the Wild” event at the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge.
Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge (TRNWR): The Keeper of Floodplain Trees
October 21, 2023
By Brandt Mannchen - In 1994, the TRNWR was established when 4,400 acres were acquired along the Trinity River. The purpose of the TRNWR is to protect the Lower Trinity River bottomland hardwood forest ecosystem and the migratory birds.
Bayou Banner October 2023
October 5, 2023
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for October 2023. Click the title to see the news this month.
Hike/Bike Trail to Connect Memorial Park and Buffalo Bayou Park
September 24, 2023
Houstonians have long desired a hike & bike trail that would connect Buffalo Bayou Park to Memorial Park. Funding announcements in September should now help make this 'missing link' project a reality.
Bay Area Sierra Club Meeting: The National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas
September 24, 2023
Marianna Wright, Executive Director of the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas, will provide an update on conditions at the Center. Drought, warm nights, and future aerial applications of pesticide are some of the current challenges.