Harris County Flood Control District had a virtual public meeting on June 16 to report on Phase 2 of their studies on large diameter stormwater conveyance tunnels.... (Read more)

On July 14, Joanie Steinhaus, the Gulf Program Director for the Turtle Island Restoration Network will provide an update on the situation with sea turtles in the Gulf.... (Read more)

By Tom DouglasOur group of 14 paddlers explored the largest cypress swamp on the Texas Gulf Coast. Flowers, trees, birds, other swamp animals, and panoramic views made for a fine day outdoors.... (Read more)

By Cheryl ConleyWould you believe that mankind’s future on this planet depends on the honey bee?... (Read more)

By Brandt MannchenTen, excited and hardy souls met on June 11, 2022, to hike Hudson Woods, a unit of the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, and visit the Sea Center.... (Read more)

On June 7, 2022, the Houston Sierra Club met with the U.S. Forest Service, and others interested in Big Creek Scenic Area trails in Sam Houston National Forest.... (Read more)

Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for June 2022. Click the title to see the news this month.

Wildflowers have long sparked our imaginations and inspired our hearts. Sam Houston National Forest (SHNF) has a diverse array of forests, streams, prairies, and savannas, each with its own collection of Nature’s brightly colored jewels,...

The 2022 United Nations World Oceans Day celebration will be taking place on Wednesday, June 8 around the theme Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean.... (Read more)

On June 9, join Susan Heath, PhD, Director of Conservation Research at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory (GCBO), who will discuss GCBO's American Oystercatcher Stewardship program and reveal the secrets of the lives of oystercatchers.... (Read more)