Here's a big chance to help Audubon continue its vital work in response to the oil spill in the Guff of Mexico. Go to http://www.takepart.com/membersproject/vote to register and vote for Audubon--today and once a week through August 21. The top vote-getting group in each category of this American Express effort will receive a $200,000 donation for its work.[More]
 

We are closely monitoring the situation in the Gulf. Our office has been receiving many offers to help, which we greatly appreciate.[More]
 

Every evening around 8:15 PM there is an amazing natural phenomenon taking place near Willowbrook Mall. As dusk arrives at the busy shopping area, tens of thousands of Purple Martins (small insect eating birds) descend on live oak trees surrounding the Starbucks on 1960. The sky is almost black with birds darting, circling, and weaving as they catch their last meal on the wing before settling in to the oaks.[More]
 

Galveston County is beginning work and seeking input for its third Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The important difference in this Master Plan is the focus on natural resources and conservation. Beginning next Tuesday, July 2, Galveston County will sponsor four public meetings to receive questions and comments from Galveston County residents.[More]