Workshop on Tangible Community Based Sustainability Practices
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into real-world sustainability at LifeBrook Church! Marco A. Cano from Canonetics is bringing together some of Houston’s most passionate changemakers for a lively workshop packed with inspiration and practical tips. Hear from the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation, Sinclair Elementary, Moonshot Compost, Native Plant Society of Texas, and Buffalo Bayou Partnership as they share creative ways to make a difference right where you live.
Whether you’re curious about composting, want to green up your yard with native plants, or are looking for fresh ideas to get your community excited about the planet, this is your chance to connect, learn, and leave with new energy for making Houston a little greener. Come for the ideas, stay for the good vibes!
Discussion Topics and Speakers:
Compost Campus: Sharing insights on developing a zero food waste composting program at Sinclair Elementary
Panel: McKenzie McLain, 5th Grade Teacher at Sinclair Elementary, Lisa Gianukos, CELF and Chris Wood, Moonshot Composting
Education: Examples of incorporating school gardening, science lessons on nature, and promoting zero food waste.
Rooted in Resilience: How Native Plants Restore Ecosystems, Empower Communities, and Weather the Future
Speaker: Doreen Gallevo, President of the Houston Chapter, The Native Plant Society of Texas
Nature: Examples of native plant gardening techniques and the benefits of using native plants in neighborhood public spaces and home gardens.
Houston's Bayous: Discussion on issues affecting Houston's bayous
Speaker: Robby Robinson, Field Operations Manager, Buffalo Bayou Partnership
Nature: Houston bayou ecology, effects of plastic pollution and maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Workshop & Call To Action
Group Brainstorm & Networking Activity
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