Getting outside is a good thing. Learning about local nature is great! This fall, the Environmental Services Department is offering a new series of Nature Exploration Walks at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park. Residents are invited to come out for a leisurely walk along the nearby trails with a trained naturalist to learn more about the most common wildlife in our area.
Did you know? “There is a rapidly growing body of studies which show that people are healthier when they spend time in nature. Connecting with the natural world – whether it is in your backyard, out on the lake, or exploring a forest – has been shown to improve a wide range of mental and physical conditions. Conditions such as dementia, asthma, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, diabetes, and many others respond to time in nature. Physicians are rapidly learning about the benefits and have begun prescribing nature to their patients as a component of treatment and wellness.” Daniel Porter, Medical Director, Lone Star Family Health Center.
Join in for the health of it! Bring the family and discover what nature has to offer! The walks are FREE, but registration is required. Click on the links to learn more and register today!
- September 16, from 9 to 11 a.m.: Who Lives in the Woods?
- October 14, from 9 to 11 a.m.: Wings and Things: Tree Dwellers
- November 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.: Wet-footed Friends: Frogs and Toads
Discover nature at your backdoor with a full schedule of lectures and outdoor experiences, please visit Gardening and Nature Classes and Events offered by the Environmental Services Department.
As we step into the future, we must find a solution for the disposal of our technological artifacts! In the spirit of targeting recycling oddities, The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department has selected CD and DVD disks and jewel cases for the annual Village Recycling Challenge at 
On my daily walk, I often muse…if everyone would pick up just one piece of litter each day, our community would be a cleaner, greener place. 
The Woodlands Township reminds residents that all solid waste services in the community will occur as usual over the Memorial Day holiday and the week following Monday, May 29, 2017. There will be no interruption or delay of services.
May usually brings rain to Southeast Texas, and with it comes an increase in mosquito activity. The Woodlands Township urges residents to take precautions to avoid exposure to mosquitoes. 
Join The Woodlands Township for the Smarter About Water Seminar on May 13, 2017. Local and regional water information specialists will report on the status of water sources, expected growth and resulting demands for water and practical ways to conserve. Registration is required for the FREE event due to limited seating. 
The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department has joined forces with the Texas Parks and Wildlife (greater Houston area) to see which city can see and document more nature! View the instructions, grab your camera and get ready to capture the amazing plants and animals right here in our community. 
Each year a growing number of residents renew their love for our community by giving back – they adopt a path, plant trees in common areas or become involved in the Great American Cleanup! 
Is Santa leaving the latest gizmo, gadget or technology under your family’s tree? Is it time to retire an obsolete device? Has your six-year old outgrown his winter jacket? If decluttering or reorganizing are on your post holiday to-do list, keep giving by turning your trash into treasure with these local resources. 
