Enjoy the spring weather! The Houston Group of the Sierra Club had our first outing in 25 months, breaking the COVID spell. See the outings article in this issue.
On April 14, join us for a presentation about how the Houston-Galveston region is helping migratory birds through Lights Out Texas.
On April 20, join the Bay Area Sierra Club for their meeting.
Thanks for all you do,
Carol Woronow
Bayou Banner Newsletter Editor
Sierra Club, Houston Group
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On April 14th, Kathy Sweezey of Houston Audubon will explain how the Houston-Galveston region is helping migratory birds through Lights Out Texas.
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Bay Area Sierra Club Meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 7:00 pm will be conducted via Zoom. See the Meetup event for more information.
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There are fourteen trail head parking lots serving the Lone Star Hiking Trail in the Sam Houston Forest. The volunteer work to improve the parking lots began in June 2021, and was recently completed.
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Celebrate Earth Day at Discovery Green on April 10 with entertainment, activities, and a wide spectrum of environmental education. This is a community centered, family friendly event open to the public and free to all.
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By Tom Douglas
The Houston area environmental community experienced a great loss with the passing of Mark Kramer on March 9.
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By Cheryl Conley
If you’re new to Texas or a city-dweller, you may not be familiar with feral hogs, also known as wild pigs.
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The Houston Group of the Sierra Club is looking for help in the following areas:
Volunteer Coordinator, Social Media Publicity Volunteer, Wetland Advocates and Chair, Lone Star Hiking Trail Volunteers, Outings Leaders, Audio / Video Coordinator, Forestry. Help to make a difference for the Sierra Club!
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For current information on upcoming outings in the Houston area, check out our MeetUp site. We have resumed in-person outings.
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By Brandt Mannchen
On Saturday, March 12, 2022, the Houston Sierra Club hiked 4.5 miles on the Lone Star Hiking Trail (LSHT) for the first time in 25 months.
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When you donate to the Sierra Club's Houston Group, you support local efforts to:
- Protect wild and treasured places, from the Big Bend area to the Big Thicket
- 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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| The COVID-19 crisis has not passed and continues to disproportionately harm Black, Indigenous, and Latinx people and other communities of color. The pandemic has revealed how the communities hardest hit are often the same communities that suffer from high levels of pollution and poor access to healthcare. The fight for environmental justice cannot be separated from the fight for racial justice. |
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