The Woodlands GrassRoots Environmental Education Network
is a tax-deductible 501 (c)(3) 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.
2021 TWG Scholarship
Winners
Scholarships for high school seniors in The Woodlands and nearby communities with a commitment to preserving the environment, and planning to continue education or vocational training in an environmental field.
Since 2006, TWG has awarded $58,000 to area high school seniors. This year's winners exemplify their commitment to preserving the environment.
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Abe Ejilemele
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Ethan Yu
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Kirsten Reyes
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Nicholas Harris
Adopt-A-Path Dates
Adopt-A-Path starts at 9:00 a.m. at Shadowbend Park.
June 5
Sept 11 Nov 27
Annual Meeting
WELCOME Members & Board
June 7, 7:00 p.m
Zoom Link HERE
Recap of activities, including scholarship awards, Village Challenge awards, & library donations.
Program addition • Going Green Lecture on a Climate Simulation Tool.
Spring 2021
Dragon Circle Newsletter
Join Us - Lot's Happening !
Earth Day 2021
Bicycling • Growing Fast
Mattress Recycling
Climate Change Workshop
Local Honey
Going Green Lectures
En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator
The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. Sustainability Lecture
Roger Ingersoll
Citizens' Climate Education
8:00 pm, Monday,
June 7, 2021
For more information,
click HERE
This climate simulation tool allows the user to test various human actions and government policies that address climate change.
Please Join Us on Zoom
Yes, We Have Rain Barrels!
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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Photographic Journey Through the Nature Trails of
The Woodlands Area
Bill Bass
Bayou Land Conservancy Board Member
View Presentation HERE
Bill Bass is lover of nature and an excellent and avid photographer. In his talk, he will bring both to us in the form of a slide show that will emphasize the importance of preserving our natural spaces, and images of the Spring Creek Nature Trail, a 14-mile, multi-use path along Spring Creek offering stunning views and a chance to see nature “up close”.
For more information, click HERE.
Going Green Sustainability Lecture
Where to Recycle Electronics
Several local places accept electronics for recycling, including Montgomery County
Precinct 3. Most are free or for a small fee.
CALL IN ADVANCE
to find out restrictions.
1122 Pruitt Road
281.367.SAVE (7283)
Research Forest Dr
713-345-0144
Best Buy
Pinecroft Center
Lake Woodlands Dr.
281-292-1355
Target
1100 Lake Woodlands Drive
281-364-1281
19507 I-45, Spring, TX 77388
(281) 528-0189
Recycling in The Woodlands faces new challenges. Recycling Right educational campaign launched in response.
Find out more about big changes in the recycling industry.
Support TWG
Support us with your donation!
Support
The Woodlands GREEN
Through
Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program
Kroger has contributed hundreds of dollars to our scholarship and education programs over the years through the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program.
To participate, go online and link your Kroger Plus Card to TWG, our number is 81114. After you are signed up with the Kroger Plus Card website, go to
Kroger Community Rewards Program
and link to your Kroger Plus Card.
The Quiet Invasion
Removing Invasive Plants
7:00 pm, Thursday, April 29, 2021
For more information, click HERE
Learn what you can do to help get rid of invasive plants in The Woodlands that degrade and destroy valuable species.
Watershed Communities
Taking Action to Improve Water Quality
Spring Creek Partnership
Thurs, March 25, 2021, 7:00 pm
Our speaker, Rachael Windham, Planner at H-GAC, will discuss the interconnectivity of local watersheds and challenges that impact the quality of water in lakes, streams, and other water bodies throughout the region, including our own Spring Creek. She will also outline strategies for responding to these challenges that can be carried out at individual, local, and regional levels.
Video of Meeting: HERE
Library Donations • 2020
Each year, The Woodlands GREEN donates books, videos and other items to our local libraries. Donations were awarded to our libraries as part of the 2021 Annual Meeting on June 7th:
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George & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, 8125 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands, TX (media added to library - Click here.)
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South Regional Library, 2101 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX
Bits 'n Bobs
How long does it take trash to decompose in landfills?
Read the answer on our Facts & FAQspage.
Bits 'n Bobs
Think Outside the Bottle
Learn how you can help stop the proliferation of plastic bottles by thinking outside the bottle.
A video introduction to HARC, our local science hub. Learn about their sustainability work.
Click HERE
Embracing
Renewable Energy
Conroe ISD’s Plan
Learn about CISD's plans and projects for renewable energy. Hear details on Stockton Jr. High School’s 1 MW solar array. Download the Slides
January 21, 7:00 pm.
Township Village Challenge
focuses efforts on
Planting for Pollinators
Help raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, and how habitat creation supports them.
Click HERE for more information on the Village Challenge.
Meet the GREEN
Board of Directors
TWG members' meetings during the 2020/2021 program year will be held monthly on the first Wednesday at 5 pm on ZOOM. Meetings will NOT be held during the months of December, July, or August. For details and to join the Zoom meeting, email us at info@thewoodlandsgreen.org.