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It's "Tree ID" time!
Mar 25 (Sun) - It's "Tree ID" time! - Another game of, "Name that Tree," just in time for spring. On Sunday, March 25, 2012, from 9:45 am to 4 pm, the incredible, insouciant, and infamous "Tree Guys" (Tom and Brandt) will present an "East Texas Tree Identification Class" at "Peach Creek Woods". We will help focus your eyes on the most common trees found in East Texas, bonus trees, and simple ways to make that positive ID. This is a "Fun-raiser" for the Sierra Club; is $20/person; and comes with "Tree ID" materials! We will talk the talk and then walk the walk along the trails of "Peach Creek Woods," Tom's 128 acre private nature sanctuary, while we enjoy a pleasant spring day. You will be tested and you will pass. Guaranteed! Bring your lunch, water, hat, clothes to suit the weather, insect repellent, lounge chair, walking shoes, field guides, binoculars, and "Tree ID" focus. But hurry, space is limited to fifteen people! Send your $20 to: Houston Sierra Club, c/o Brandt Mannchen, 5431 Carew, Houston, Texas 77096. For more information contact Brandt at 713-664-5962 or brandtshnfbt@juno.com. The directions to "Peach Creek Woods" are: 1) Drive north on U.S. 59. 2) After the Splendora exit go about 3 miles to the Fostoria Road exit. Exit U.S. 59 and turn left onto Fostoria Road under U.S. 59. 3) Go north about 1.3 miles on Fostoria Road until you come to a blinking red light. Turn left onto Morgan Cemetery Road. 4) Drive about 3.1 miles to the yellow gate on your right (north) side of the road. If you go too far you will come to the cemetery. 5) Enter through the yellow gate and follow the signs to the covered pavilion (you will eventually turn left) where you will park your car. 6) Come early because we want to start ontime! 

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Contact Senators Hutchison and Cornyn to Save Columbia Bottomland Acquisitions
Your help is needed immediately to save funding for the Columbia Bottomlands forest of San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (SBNWR) and land acquisition for our national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests all across the United States! People from the Nation's fourth largest city and people from all over the world use the Columbia Bottomlands and other habitats found in the SBNWR for hunting, fishing, birding, environmental education, photography, canoeing, kayaking, boating, wildlife observation, nature study, and many other low impact and compatible recreational, educational, and scientific activities. (Mar 11)

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Addicks Dam/Grand Parkway Litigation Proceeds to Motions for Summary Judgment and Decision on the Merits
Addicks Dam/Grand Parkway Litigation Proceeds to Motions for Summary Judgment and Decision on the Merits The hearing for a preliminary injunction on Segment E of the Grand Parkway ended on Wednesday afternoon, November 16th. Our case, Sierra Club vs. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers et.al., is centered on the increased risks resulting from the additional runoff into the Addicks Reservoir that would be generated from the Segment E construction and secondary development in the Addicks and Upper Cypress Creek watersheds. Addicks Dam (and also Barker Dam) have been classified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as Level 1, the highest rank, in posing an "Urgent and Compelling" danger of failure. Of about 300 dams rated by the Corps under its Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC), only 6 have been ranked as Level 1 - and Addicks and Barker Dams are two of them.  (Nov 11)

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Join us at our next monthly program: Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7 p.m.

February Program:  Join us for a special presentation from Bob Stokes, President of the GALVESTON BAY FOUNDATION

Join us for a brief social period at 7:00 p.m.  Our program begins at 7:30.  The GALVESTON BAY FOUNDATION launched in 1987 as a nonprofit organization to preserve, protect and enhance Galveston Bay -- one of the world's most productive estuaries. The foundation's balanced programs in advocacy, conservation, education and research strive to ensure that Galveston Bay remains a beautiful and productive place for generations to come. Bob's presentation will focus on the foundation's latest activities, as well as a look at the external forces threatening the health and well-being of this critical and historic treasure. Pecore Hall of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1805 West Alabama (at the corner of West Alabama and Woodhead).  Houston, TX.


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 February/March Bayou Banner
Our newsletter - available on-line.  

This issue:
- Editorial: DISGRACEFUL
- The Twelve Disgraces Of Christmas
- Annual Yard Sale
- Buffalo Bayou Regatta
- Trinity River Headquarters
- Galveston / Bay Area Meetings
- and more...

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Pecos Wilderness Backpack
October 14-17 (Fri-Mon) - The Pecos Wilderness is a symphony of dark piney forests, alpine meadows, deep lakes, and many of the New Mexico's highest mountains. Within the boundaries of this expansive area are several landmarks including Truchas Peak which tops of at 13,103 feet, and the southern stretch of the Rocky Mountains. The terrain varies from open meadows in the Pecos River Valley to the steep canyons of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Wildlife ranges from deer and elk to big horn sheep, turkeys and grouse. There are 15 lakes, and eight major streams to sustain both plant and animal habitat, including the native Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout. Hiking and primitive camping are great ways to enjoy the beauty of the Pecos Wilderness. Join us in this strenuous backpacking trip to visit this wilderness northeast of Santa Fe, NM. We will fly to Albuquerque on the 14th, rent the vans and drive to the wilderness. The return flight will be on Monday, October 17th. For more information contact Gus Cei at guscei@yahoo.com or 713-962-5813.   Status:   Space Available

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