SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 29TH, 6:30PM @ POSThtx

LOST and NEW HORIZONS:

Re-Imagining Houston’s New Ecologies

a conversation between naturalist, Jaime González and Henry G. Sanchez

CLIMATE MIGRATION TALK: FEB. 29, THURSDAY, 6:30pm – 7:45pm @ POST, 401 Franklin HTX 77201

What happened to the Eden of the Texas Gulf Coast, before the European colonists appeared? Can we return to the “pristine” before 1492, and did it ever exist? Jaime and Henry talk about the new types of ecologies that have emerged Houston has been undergoing since the arrival of humans in the Ice Age. And they consider does what this means now in the age of globalization and rapid, cascading change. They will talk about how scientific, artistic, philosophical, environmental, conservationist, spiritual, moral, legal, local, and Indigenous voices need to converse with each other about what is necessary for a healthy biodiverse ecosystem amidst Houston’s urban sprawl.

Jaime González is an award-winning ecologist, environmental educator, communicator, and collaborative leader who has worked in the Houston and Texas conservation movement for 25 years. His work centers restoration and teaching about nature for climate resilience, human health and wellbeing, and wildlife support - particularly in disinvested communities. He is also passionate about connecting children into the wonders of nature and placemaking through restoration, storytelling, and photography. Jaime proudly serves as board chair for the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), the institution which sets the standards for high quality environmental education in the US and beyond.