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Houston Sierra Club (local branch of the Sierra Club) holds outings for outdoor activities: hiking, camping, bicycling, backpacking, kayaking, etc. These include local one-day events, weekend trips, and week long trips to National Parks and other destinations.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- HARC: Panel Discussion on Houston's Urban Heat Island EffectCity of Houston Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX
HARC: Panel Discussion on Houston's Urban Heat Island Effect
Thursday, Oct. 2, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Green Building Resource Center
1002 Washington Ave., Houston TX, 77002Registration link (free event):
Panel Discussion on Houston's Urban Heat Island Effect Tickets, Thu, Oct 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM | EventbriteHouston Advanced Research Center (HARC) Panel discussion on the impacts of urban heat effects and possible mitigation strategies. The goal is to engage community stakeholders on the critical benefits of resilient design as we prepare for a future with more extreme heat.
For event schedule, a list of the panel speakers, and additional details, see the registration link above. - SC Water for People & Env. Comm: Understanding Prop. 4 with TX Water ExpertsLink visible for attendees
Sierra Club: Water for People & Environment Committee
Webinar: Understanding Proposition 4 with Texas Water Experts
Monday, October 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Link to register:
Meeting Registration - ZoomThis is the Water for People & Environment Committee's meeting for all Texans interested in water issues, advocacy, organizing and networking.
October 6 Topic:
Understanding Proposition 4 with Texas Water ExpertsThis presentation will provide an overview of Proposition 4, created through the passage of Texas House Joint Resolution 7 (HJR 7). Proposition 4 will be on the ballot in the Nov. 4 general election. We will have two guest speakers - Tom Entsminger from the National Wildlife Federation and Guadalupe Fernandez from Bayou City Waterkeeper. Both are partners within the Texas Living Waters coalition (that Sierra Club is part of as well).
We will explore what's at stake at Texans head to the polls this fall.
Election day will be Nov. 4, with early voting starting on October 20.About Proposition 4:
Texas Proposition 4, Allocate Portion of Sales Tax Revenue to Water Fund Amendment (2025) - BallotpediaAgenda:
1. H2O Highlights: Recent developments in the water world
2. Presentation on Texas Proposition 4 on Nov. Ballot
3. Questions & AnswersPurpose: To enhance local and statewide water advocacy efforts and empower Texas residents to advocate for water in their communities.
- Active statewide collaborative network of water advocates
- Increased public awareness of water issues across the state
- Increased engagement in water advocacy among Texas residents
- Transformative policy impact - Houston Monthly Meeting: Meet Buzz, the EV-angeslist!United Way of Houston, Houston, TX
Note: This will be an IN-PERSON event!
Thursday, October 9th, 6:30 pm (early start this month)
Location: United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive
(Parking entrance off Feagan St., more detail below)
Doors open at 6:00 pm for social time, meet & greet.
Featured program presentation starts at 6:30 pm.
Note: The early start time is special for this program to accommodate the speaker's schedule.
Everyone is welcome.Featured October Program:
Meet Richard (Buzz) Smith, Executive Director of Texas EV Alliance and learn how to talk about electric vehicles and renewable energy in a more effective way. EVs help you save money and help the environment. Switching to an EV can be one of the most effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Learn how to dispel EV myths.
https://www.theev-angelist.com**Come meet Richard (Buzz) Smith, the Executive Director of Texas EV Alliance
The meeting will be at The United Way of Greater Houston.
50 Waugh Dr (corner of Waugh and Feagan)
Houston, TX 77007
On arrival check for the room number at reception area. The room assignment will be on the monitor located in the hallway entrance.
Free parking in the garage. Enter garage from Feagan St.
Please do not park in any of the reserved spots in the garage, and don't park in the lot across the street. There are four levels in the United Way parking garage. From the first level come through the glass doors to the main entrance and reception area. If you are on any of the other levels, you may take the elevator, and you will be at the main entrance.There is METRO bus access via the #40 bus on Waugh Dr./South Heights Blvd. or the #85 bus on Washington Ave.
