History
WHAT IS THE WOODLANDS G.R.E.E.N.?
The Woodlands GrassRoots Environmental Education Network, a tax-deductible education organization that promotes natural resource conservation, recycling, solid waste reduction, safe and sensible care of our air and water resources, and other responsible actions that protect the environment and its inhabitants.

WHAT DOES THE WOODLANDS G.R.E.E.N. DO?
  • Initiated Recycling in The Woodlands - now included as part of community association services
  • Earth Day Festival co-organizer - annually since 1990, with hands-on activities and booths focused on protecting our natural environment for future generations
  • Sponsor Texas Recycles Day and The Woodlands Landscaping Solutions programs
  • Donate educational materials to Montgomery County Public Libraries
  • Publish The Dragon Circle - newsletter of The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. published three times a year
  • Sponsor the Buy Recycled Boutique - providing markets for recycled products
  • Promote a Health-E House - promoting non-toxic solutions for home and garden that are safer for the environment
  • Promote recycling - expanding recycling opportunities beyond curbside at public events, swim meets, July 4th parade, triathons, and Habitat for Humanity ReStore
  • Your Local Environmental Information Network
  • Walk in the Woods Lecture Series - since 2000, sponsor the popular lecture series spotlighting the diversity of nature in our backyards
  • GREEN Student Ambassadors - since the Fall of 2005
  • Walk to School program sponsor - since 2002
  • Habitat for Humanity Restore Sponsor - since 2004
  • Mosquito Monitoring Project with Montgomery County - since 2004, and funded intern for study in 2004
  • Initiated Christmas Tree Recycling Projects in 1989 - trees became fish habitats in lakes, Gulf Coast erosion barriers, and compost in residents' yards and community parks.  Programs are currently run by the Community Associations.
  • Feed the Dragon Village Challenges - since 1990, annual community-wide competition emphasizing a recycling or conservation goal..
  • Ecology Button Contests - since 1991, annual school environmental design contest
  • The Woodlands Water Fest: Water is Life - May, 1996
  • Awards:
    • Community Association of The Woodlands Volunteer of the Year, 2004
    • Recycling Alliance of Texas, Close the Loop Award, 2004
    • Prudential Community Champions Award, 1997 and 2001
    • Wal-Mart Grant, Texas Recycles Day, 2001
    • Wal-Mart Grant for Make a Difference Day, 1998
    • Entergy Environmental Education Grant, 1995, 1996
    • EPA ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANT RECIPIENT, 1995 - to establish Water Resource Education Center
  • Membership:
    • National Recycling Coalition
    • Texas Recycling Coalition
    • Citizen's Environmental Coalition
    • Groundwater Foundation
    • Clean Texas 2000 Partner Project/Committee
  • Participation:
    • Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (formerly TNRCC) e.g. San Jacinto River Clean-up
    • Houston-Galveston Area Regional Council
    • Montgomery County government
    • Houston Environmental Foresight
    • The Woodlands Community Associations subcommittees
    • Representation at environmental expos
  • Conferences:
    • 5-state EPA Region VI Environmental Education Conference "Sharing Our Vision"
    • Houston Corporate Recycling Council Business Environmental Expo
    • Texas Environmental Expo sponsored by Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
  • Business/ Governmental Partnerships:
    • Kroger Signature Store Cochran's Crossing
    • The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency
    • Entergy/GSU