Online Houston Monthly Meeting: The Houston Zoo, Biodiversity and Sustainability
July 18, 2021
On August 12, join Mark Hoffman and Florence Tang for a discussion about the Houston Zoo's efforts to incorporate biodiversity and sustainability goals into planning and operations....
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The Pretend "Rattler"
July 18, 2021
By Cheryl ConleyMany people have a fear of snakes. Is it the way they look, the way they move or the fear that the snake is venomous?...
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Summer in Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
July 16, 2021
By Brandt MannchenRecently, I visited Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to get away from the cares of everyday life, Covid, and my volunteer life as a Sierran. It makes a difference to see what you fight for and know that you have...
Lone Star Hiking Trail Hike in June Brings Summer and Good Company
July 16, 2021
By Brandt MannchenFor those who don’t know about the Lone Star Hiking Trail, in 1966 Sierrans came up with the idea of a 100-mile hiking trail, back when hiking trails were as scarce as unicorns. ...
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Bird Friendly Beach Behavior
July 16, 2021
Beaches are not just for people who swim, sunbathe, and walk, but they are also home for many plants and animals and particularly for some birds who nest there....
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Prairies in Forest? A Good Mix!
July 16, 2021
By Brandt MannchenPrairies in the forest? Sounds like a contradiction, but it’s not. The Sam Houston National Forest has many small, blackland prairies that are scattered across our close national forest....
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Bayou Banner July 2021
July 5, 2021
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for July 2021. Click the title to see the news this month.
Bay Area Sierra Club Meeting: SPLASh, Stopping Plastics and Litter Along Shorelines
June 21, 2021
On July 21, Amanda Hackney of Black Cat GIS and Biological Services, will explain the goals and activities of SPLASh, Stopping Plastics and Litter Along Shorelines...
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Recycling News and Litter Prevention Efforts
June 21, 2021
Houston starts programs to improve the quality and quantity of recyclables collected at the curbside. A regional coalition of groups is SPLASh (Stopping Plastics and Litter Along Shorelines)....
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A National Conservation Organization Features Photos of Houston Area Wetlands
June 19, 2021
Sometimes we overlook the natural riches that are right here in our own back yard. Because they have become familiar to us, we sometimes forget that they are also worthy of notice by a much wider audience....
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