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Resolve to learn more about environmental conservation and preservation in 2022

January 13, 2022

Resolve to learn more about environmental conservation and preservation in 2022. We all have the capacity to impact our environment in positive ways but sometimes we are stumped on where or how to start. The good news is there is a local organization who can guide you: The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N.

 

The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. (TWG) or GrassRoots Environmental Education Network is a volunteer-driven organization that has served The Woodlands since 1989. They offer insight into topics from backyard beekeeping to “going green” to recycling to rain barrels to what you might see while walking in the woods.

 

For 30 years they have been a growing organization, enhancing our community by promoting natural resource conservation, recycling, solid waste reduction, safe and sensible care of air and water resources, and other responsible actions that protect the environment and its inhabitants.

 

Currently, The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N.'s mission of building a sustainable community through education and action is exemplified by work done by the Invasive Task Force. Did you know the Chinese Tallow tree and Air Potato vine can grow 8 inches daily? That daily growth outcompetes our native species of trees and plants. The Task Force is composed of “green guardians” who log numerous hours annually with participation from community volunteers who remove invasive plant species from our forest, as seen in the submitted photos.

 

To discover and learn more about the programs and events offered by The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N., go to www.thewoodlandsgreen.org.

 

You can participate in their next event: a Tree Giveaway! It’s one of The Woodlands’ longest standing traditions. The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. is a co-sponsor for the Arbor Day Tree Giveaway happening on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Rob Fleming Park starting at 9am.

Vogt Engineering Celebrates National Bike Month

By Tiffany Marascio • May 17, 2024
May is National Bike Month, but Vogt Engineering celebrates and encourages biking all year. Our team enjoys using our office bikes to get out and experience nature, taking advantage of our central location in The Woodlands Town Center. About National Bike Month National Bike Month, after many previous iterations, was officially established in 1956. Today, National Bike Month is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists , which incorporates accessible ways to start biking by hosting smaller experiences such as National Bike to Work Week (usually held the third week of May), and Bike to Work Day (usually that Friday). Health Benefits According to the Harvard School of Public Health , biking can help “improve mental health by lowering stress levels and stimulating feel-good endorphins.” Other health benefits include: improved cardiovascular fitness stronger muscles greater coordination and general mobility reduced body fat Vogt's Commitment to our Team and the Environment One of Vogt Engineering’s major considerations when looking for an office was easily accessible trails for riding bikes and walking. We are fortunate to have found a great place to be with our great team of people. Not only is biking and being outdoors good for mental and physical health, but we value working with the environment in everything we do. Although many civil engineering projects require earth movement, Vogt is committed to finding solutions that complement the natural surroundings of the site. Get Involved There are many local entities that organize Bike Month events, including The Woodlands, Harris County Precinct 3 (at Burroughs Park), and more.

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