Describe the first time you felt a strong affinity for nature Strangely enough I don’t think it was when I was even in nature. I remember a day in 8th grade when my English teacher asked us to describe the most beautiful things we’d ever...

On September 21, the Houston Sierra Club enjoyed National Drive Electric Week in Houston, at two of the events. Several electric vehicles were on display, and their owners were excited to talk about them!... (Read more)

By Linda Mundwiller and Brandt MannchenIf I asked you who is COCO?  You might say, she’s the 15-year-old tennis player that beat Venus Williams, and you’d be right! But I want to tell you about another COCO.  The Coalition of Community...

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife CenterEveryone looks forward to the arrival of the Purple Martins each year. Most of us think their arrival means spring is just around the corner. But, at this time of the year, no one really thinks about them...

The U.S. Forest Service (FS) has begun a public process that is important for the protection of our forests, grasslands, water, air, endangered species, game and non-game wildlife, recreational activities, scenic areas, solitude, quiet, and...

Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for September 2019. Click the title to see the news this month.

By Ken KramerAs previewed in the inaugural column last month, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), the state water planning and development agency, held a series of interactive listening sessions around the state of Texas and online this...

Describe the first time you felt a strong affinity for nature? The first time I felt really amazed and connected to nature was my first trip to a national park. About 5 years ago, I visited Yosemite national park and fell in love with the...

CEER City of Houston Mayoral Candidate Forum Saturday, September 21, 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm. Baker Ripley Harbach Campus... (Read more)

Update on Harris County Precinct 2 Flood Control Projects was cancelled. The program for September 18 is Life in Outdoor Space with speaker Dr. Matthew Strausser... (Read more)