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Growing Our Roots: Anti-Racism in Conservation Work

By Dan Ritzman
Our country is in a moment of reckoning: a challenging, but necessary confrontation with our deeply discriminatory and racist past and present.  
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Online Houston Monthly Meeting: Approaches to Make Houston Flood and Climate-Resistant

On Thursday, October 8, a panel will discuss the monthly online program topic: what can be done for green approaches to make Houston flood and climate-resistant.
 
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Bay Area Sierra Club Zoom Meeting: Butterflies, the Border Wall, and Our Environment

Bay Area Sierra Club Zoom Meeting: Wednesday, October 21, 7:00 pm. Butterflies, The Border Wall, Our Environment, and More.
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Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: Vote!

Please vote on Tuesday, November 3, or vote early. In Harris County, early voting is October 13 - 30, 2020.

 
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Sierra Club Endorses Michael Moore for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 3

The Houston Sierra Club has examined the positions and record of the candidates in the Harris County Precinct 3 race and concluded that Michael Moore is the candidate in close alignment with Sierra Club values and goals. He deserves our active support.
 
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Houston Sierra Club 2021 Calendar Sales

Sierra Club 2021 Wall and Engagement Calendars will be available for purchase locally through the Houston Group. Proceeds from local calendar sales benefit the Houston Group.
 
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When Balloons Fly, Wildlife Dies

Balloon releases are very common celebratory events. They occur during weddings, graduations, memorials, holidays, and other events. However, they pose a major threat to the environment. Cases where balloons enter the environment and become a detriment to wildlife, is ballooning!
 
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CEC Wild About Houston Green Film Festival​​​​​​​


The Citizens Environmental Coalition (CEC) will host the third annual 'Wild About Houston Green Film Festival' on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

 
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Houston Sierra Club Wants ExCom Candidate Nominations

Election time is near for our Houston Sierra Club Executive Committee members. In December, annual elections for our Executive Committee will happen and we need candidate nominations now.
 
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Houston Sierra Club: Virtual Volunteer Information and Recruitment Fair

We invite you and yours to attend this special Houston Sierra Club virtual Volunteer Information and Recruitment Fair on October 10 to learn about the Houston Group and volunteer opportunities.
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Get Outdoors

For current information on upcoming outings in the Houston area, check out our MeetUp site. Outings have been temporarily cancelled, due to the COVID-19 virus. You can still upload your old photos to previous outings, or walk some trails on your own, while maintaining a safe physical distance from others. This month we have included a virtual outing from Tom Douglas.
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Protect The Environment In the Houston Area

When you donate to the Sierra Club's Houston Group, you support local efforts to:
  • Protect wild and treasured places, from the Sam Houston National Forest to Galveston Bay 
  • Keep our air and water clean 
  • Ensure adequate water supply for people and environment 
  • Ensure a clean energy future 
  • Reduce climate disruption 
  • Keep pressure on politicians and corporations to ensure safe and healthy communities
Your financial help allows us to meet the challenges of protecting and preserving our treasured Houston area.
 
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