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June 5, 2025

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Smoke billowing over Texas from Crosby and Deer Park fires

After all the activity in the Texas Legislature this year, relax for a while.
And if you can come to our in-person meeting on June 12, you can learn about the beloved anoles of the Southern U.S.

Thanks for all you do,
Carol Woronow, Bayou Banner Newsletter Editor
Sierra Club, Houston Group

Houston In-Person Meeting June 12: Beloved Anoles of the Southern U.S.

On June 12, come meet Urban Wildlife Biologist, Kelly Norrid of TX Parks and Wildlife.

Learn about the curious lives and history of the Anole lizards in our area and their ancestors.

See Meetup for the Zoom meetings in June and July.

See Meetup for the Houston Zoom meeting in July.
The Bay Area Meetings will be June 18 and July 16.

Water for People & the Environment Committee: June 9 & July 14 Programs; May 12 Recording

The next Water for People and the Environment Committee will take place virtually on Monday, June 9, on the topic of freshwater inflows, a topic of special relevance for the Houston/Galveston region and nearby coastal communities.

World Environment Day - June 5, 2025

You are invited to a special art-focused event to celebrate our environmental community on World Environment Day.

Being Called a Bird-Brain Just Might Be a Compliment

By Cheryl Conley

How would you answer the question: "What is the smartest bird on the planet?"

Help Wanted

The Houston Group of the Sierra Club is looking for help in the following areas:
Volunteer Coordinator, Membership Chair, Outings Leaders, Forestry.

Help to make a difference for the Sierra Club!

Get Outdoors

For current information on upcoming outings in the Houston area, check out our MeetUp site.
Some outings have resumed. Join us!

Sierra Club Has Grand Time on East Side of Sam Houston National Forest

The Houston Sierra Club hiked the East Side of Sam Houston National Forest with 14 members of the public and Sierra Club in May.

Protect the Environment in Houston

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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