After a suspension of two years, curbside glass recycling has resumed in the City of Houston. Bottles and jars made from clear, green and brown glass can again be recycled curbside.... (Read more)

Put on your hiking boots and hit the trails on National Trails Day, June 1, 2019. The Houston area has many interesting trails, from meandering short walks to long hikes.... (Read more)

A potluck Sierra Social, open to everyone (members and non-members), will be held in Pecore Hall, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1805 West Alabama, Houston, Texas 77006, from 5 to 6:30 pm. Bring something tasty so we share and enjoy good food,...

For Sierra Club members, a free “Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Workshop” will be held on August 3, 2019, noon to 5 pm. The workshop is at Pecore Hall, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1805 West Alabama, Houston, Texas 77006. Registration begins at...

By Brandt MannchenThe parking lot was filled with cars. Over 20 by my last count. There is no doubt that the beautiful weather, sunny and in the 60’s to 70’s, and the lure of a great wildflower display had done the trick. There were 22...

By Brandt Mannchen Now, particularly in these days after Hurricane Harvey, we hear the word “Detention”, almost like a chant or mantra. Flood control experts, agencies, public officials, developers, and many citizens talk about “Detention”...

As always, the April 13th annual Lone Star Chapter Awards Celebration in Austin is a festive occasion. However, this year the Houston Regional Group has special reasons to celebrate. Three of the recipients have performed their award-winning work...

By Brandt MannchenOn March 27, 2019, tragedy occurred on Sam Houston National Forest (SHNF). A contracted helicopter used for prescribed burning (Eurocopter AS350) crashed near Bethel Road and FM 149, in northwest Montgomery County. The...

By Brandt Mannchen The most ambitious conservation proposal since 1980, which protects public national wildlands in the U.S., has been introduced in our Congress. The Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (NREPA) in Idaho, Montana,...

By Brandt MannchenWhen it comes to a mammal, humans are very interesting. We have large brains and good hand-eye coordination. We can look to the future and envision new things. However, we are not good at “learning from our mistakes”. In...