Bayou Preservation

Empower Your Home, Empower Your Community: BPA Introduces FREE Climate Smart Workshops! This summer, join Bayou Preservation Association's Resiliency at Home Workshops and learn how learn to implement nature-based solutions that benefit both your neighborhood and Houston's vital bayou systems. ➡️ Learn valuable skills through engaging, hands-on sessions.  ➡️ Discover nature-based solutions for your home and neighborhood.  ➡️ Take home kits and supplies at no cost (limited availability) to put your new skills into action! When & Where: 📅 Every 3rd Saturday, June - August | 10am-12pm  📍Kashmere Multi-Service Center, 4802 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77026 🌻First Workshop: Pollinator Gardens - June 15th Transform your yard into a pollinator haven! Learn how to create your own pollinator garden and build a bee house to take home with you! More Workshops Coming Soon! 🍂 Yard Waste: July 20th 🌧️ Rain Harvesting: Aug 17th Register & Learn More: https://lnkd.in/g8XuS4gn Invest in a Greener Houston! 💚 Bayou Preservation Association is a non-profit dedicated to protecting our waterways. These free workshops are made possible by generous sponsors and donors.  ➡️ Become a Sponsor: Help us empower Houston communities to build climate resilience. ➡️ Make a Donation: Your contribution ensures these workshops remain free and accessible to all! To learn more, visit our giving page here: https://lnkd.in/gGpxFBAk Thank you to the following sponsors for their support: CenterPoint Energy, ExxonMobil, Hawes Hills & Associates, Walter P. Moore Let's work together for a greener, more resilient Houston! #BayouPreservation #ResiliencyAtHome #ClimateSmart #BeatTheHeat #HoustonEvents #ClimateAction #FamilyFun

🌼 Celebrate National Pollinator Month with us! Our latest newsletter is out, packed with exciting updates on pollinators, eco-friendly gardening, and our Bayou Planting Guide. 🐝 Plus, don’t miss our first Resiliency at Home Workshop on Pollinator Gardens this Saturday! Learn how to create a vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden and build your own bee house while supplies last. Let's make our community greener together! Resiliency at Home: Pollinator Garden Workshop 📅 Date: This Saturday, June 15th, 10 AM - 12 PM 📍 Location: Kashmere Multi-Service Center, 4802 Lockwood Dr. ➡️ Register now (space and supplies limited!): https://lnkd.in/g8XuS4gn 🗞️ Check out our latest newsletter here! https://lnkd.in/gmWxVX7U #PollinatorMonth #PollinatorGardens #EcoFriendly #BayouPreservation #Sustainability #GardeningWorkshop

Attention Houstonians 🚨‼️ There's just one week left until the City of Houston passes the 2025 Budget! On June 5th, Council Member Tarsha Jackson's amendment was proposed, aiming to increase spending on local drainage projects by $8 million. While this is a positive step forward, it may not fully tackle our city's drainage challenges. However, your support can make a difference! Let your voice be heard by contacting your council members to express your backing for this crucial amendment: ➡️ Share why it matters to you, your community, and Houston as a whole. Find your council members here: https://lnkd.in/gvgt_z8v ➡️ You can further show your support by signing up to testify at City Hall next week. Your input matters in shaping the future of our city. Call 832.393.1100 or email speakers@houstontx.gov to sign up. Together, let's ensure Houston's budget reflects our commitment to addressing drainage issues effectively. 💙🌎 #BayouPreservation #CivicActionTuesdays #smallchangesbigimpact #Sustainability #EnvironmentalProtection #ProtectOurWater #CommunityAction #MakeYourVoiceCount #LastChance #YourOpinionMatters #MakeADifference

Did you know that adding a bee house to your garden can increase pollination and boost plant health? 🌻🐝 Bayou Preservation Association's FREE Resiliency at Home Workshops are kicking off this summer, and we’re thrilled to start with our Pollinator Gardens Workshop on June 15th! Pollinators like bees are crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems. By creating a welcoming space for them, you help ensure the health and diversity of local plant life. Get hands-on experience building your own bee house and take home a free kit (while supplies last) to get started! 🌟 Here’s our workshop schedule: 🌻 Pollinator Gardens Workshop - June 15th, 10 AM - 12 PM 🍂 Yard Waste Workshop - July 20th, 10 AM - 12 PM 🌧️ Rain Harvesting Workshop - August 17th, 10 AM - 12 PM 📅 Dates: Third Saturday of June, July, and August 🕙 Time: 10 AM - 12 PM 📍 Location: Kashmere Multi-Service Center, 4802 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77026 Our workshops are featured in the latest issue of Natural Awakenings magazine! ➡️ Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/gSXixZjk 🌍 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, engage, and help build a more resilient Houston right from your own backyard. To register or learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/g8XuS4gn A big thank you to our sponsors: CenterPoint Energy, H-E-B, ExxonMobil, Hawes Hill & Associates, and Walter P. Moore for their generous support! #ResiliencyAtHome #PollinatorGardens #SustainableHouston #BayouPreservation #FreeEvent

🚨 Hey everyone! It's #CivicActionTuesday! 🚨 Let's talk about something super important: our water! 💧 The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is looking at a request from Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 531 to allow the release of treated wastewater into a series of ponds and ditches before making its way to Little Cypress Creek. This permit would allow about 100,000 gallons of treated water to be released every day! 🏞️ Here's what you need to know: 1. Good News! 🌟 Preliminary reviews suggest that this won't significantly lower water quality or harm the wildlife in the creek. The permit meets all the state’s regulatory requirements and has passed the technical review. 2.But Be Careful! ⚠️ Even though the water is treated, there's always a chance something could go wrong such as a treatment system failure or sewer overflow. Constantly adding large volumes of water to a small creek like Cypress Creek might slowly change the conditions of the river. This could lead to impacts such as erosion which could affect the animals who live here and people who use the waterway for recreation. What You Can Do: Voice your opinion! 📣 There's a public meeting on June 3, 2024 where you can receive more information and to voice your thoughts and concerns. Your INPUT matters! Stay Informed! 🧐 Keep an eye on how this affects our local waterways so we can better protect them into the future! #bayoupreservation #CivicActionTuesdays #ClimateAction #cleanwatermatters #CleanWaterForAll #ProtectOurWater #CommunityAction

#IntoTheWildFridays: Dive into the Wild with Project WILD! 🌍🌿 Calling all educators! 📚✨ Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about wildlife and ecosystems? Look no further than the Project WILD Workshop happening next Friday! 🎉 Perfect for anyone working with children or the public, this workshop aligns with TEKS standards and offers a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow educators. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your teaching toolkit and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards! �� Event Date: June 12, 2024 📍 Location: Jesse Jones Park Explore, learn, and connect with nature—because education should be wild! 🦋🌿 For more details and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gBt97AfH #ProjectWILD #Educators #ProfessionalDevelopment #WildlifeEducation #BayouPreservation #HoustonTX #EnvironmentalStewardship Jesse H Jones Park & Nature Center

Bayou Lovers, Get Ready to Hike for National Trails Day! 🌿 This National Trails Day (June 1st!), join Bayou Preservation Association on a challenge to conquer all our favorite Houston trails! Here's the plan: 🌳 Hike some of our favorite trails: Jim & JoAnn Fonteno Park, Challenger Seven Memorial Park, and Little White Oak Bayou Trail. 📸 Snap a pic on each trail: Show off your hiking adventures and our beautiful bayou gems! 💙 Post your pics to social media: Use #BayouPreservationChallenge and tag us! ➡️ View BPA's trail map of Jim & JoAnn Fonteno Park to get inspired! https://lnkd.in/gcR8UjZc Find more trails at www.alltrails.com. Let’s get moving, Houston! 🚶♀️🚴♂️🌞 #NationalTrailsDay #BayouPreservation #ExploreHouston #NatureLovers #TrailBlazing

Did you know? Native plants require up to 80% less water than common landscaping plants! Their efficient root systems can help conserve water, reduce water runoff, and result in lower yard maintenance. Plus, they provide more food and shelter for pollinators! We're kicking off our summer series, Resiliency at Home: Climate Smart Workshops, with our Pollinator Garden workshop on June 15th. This FREE workshop will transform you into a pollinator pro! 🐝 Get the buzz on pollinators and their importance to our ecosystem 🌻 Learn to design and plant a thriving pollinator garden 🏠 Hands-on bee house building workshop (take one home - provided at no cost!) Join us for more workshops this summer: ♻️ Yard Waste (July 20th): Learn how to turn yard waste into gold (compost!) for healthier soil and a more sustainable future. 🌧️ Rain Harvesting (August 17th): Discover how to conserve water and create a vibrant backyard oasis using rainwater harvesting techniques. 🆓 All workshops are FREE and take place on the third Saturday of June, July, and August at the Kashmere Multi-Service Center (4802 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77026) from 10 am to 12 pm. Register today and let's get started! ➡️ Visit https://lnkd.in/g8XuS4gn These free community workshops are made possible by generous sponsors and donors. You can help build a more resilient Houston by: 💚 Becoming a Sponsor: Help us empower Houston communities! 💙 Making a Donation: Your contribution ensures workshops remain free and accessible to all! ➡️ Visit our giving page: https://lnkd.in/gGpxFBAk Thank you to the following sponsors for their support: CenterPoint Energy, H-E-B, ExxonMobil, Hawes Hill & Associates LLP, Walter P Moore #pollinators #pollinatorgardens #bees #houston #bayoupreservation #climatesmart #workshops #sustainability

URGENT: FINAL CALL TO ACTION! ⏰ Stand with us in protecting our community from floods! The Harris County Community Services Department is seeking funding for critical projects through the CDBG-MIT Program, and they need your feedback. 👉 Act Now: Review the proposed projects and share your public comments before it's too late! 🔍 Details Here: Check out the projects at https://lnkd.in/gFdMQeHp or visit at 13105 Northwest Freeway, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77040. 🗓️ Deadline Alert: TOMORROW is the last day to share your thoughts! Email your comments to DRplancomments@csd.hctx.net. 📞 Need Help? Contact DRplancomments@csd.hctx.net or (832) 927-8200. Let's create a safer, flood-prepared Harris County together! 💧 #LastDayToComment #CommunityEngagement #FloodPrevention #BayouPreservationAssociation

Take Action for Flood Resilience! The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) just released the Draft 2024 State Flood Plan for public review until June 17th. This plan is critical for assessing Texas' flood risks and shaping flood control strategies. Save the Date: Public meeting on May 30th at 10:00 AM in Austin or virtually via GoToWebinar. Share your thoughts on the draft plan and let your voice be heard! How to Participate: Register for the meeting and submit comments to TWDB. Together, we can advocate for flood solutions that protect our communities and waterways. More Information: Find the plan & meeting details on the Texas Water Development Board website. Questions? Email statefloodplan@twdb.texas.gov. Learn More: Explore flood solutions and the importance of nature-based approaches on the Bayou Preservation Association website. Let's build a flood-resilient future for Harris County and Texas together! #FloodResilience #PublicComment #TWDB #BayouPreservationAssociation #CivicActionTuesdays