Registration is open: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/urbn-ev-032
We are making connections with an Urban Programs Synergy Symposium, and we want to connect with you!
Synergy is the interaction of two or more organizations to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. A symposium is a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject. Partnerships are the way things get done in highly populated areas. None of us can do it alone and now, more than ever, teaming up is the best way to make an impact. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Prairie View A&M Extension Program are looking for ways to strengthen educational partnerships to reach more people in Harris and Fort Bend Counties and surrounding areas. We want to connect with you to create synergy.
People and organizations interested in forming productive, educationally focused partnerships in high population areas are invited to participate in this opportunity to form educationally focused partnerships. Public school teachers can earn up to 9 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours.
The symposium is scheduled Tuesday, April 22, and Wednesday, April 23, 2025, beginning each day at 9:00 am at the West Houston Institute – Houston Community College, 2811 Hayes Road, Houston, Texas 77082, on the HCC-Alief Campus. Participants can attend either of both days.
The first day will focus on community partnerships featuring examples of proven partnerships. Guided discussions will dive into what it takes to make partnerships work. Small groups will focus on a variety of topics to start laying the groundwork for new partnerships. The keynote will feature Betti Wiggins, Nutrition Services Officer for Houston Independent School District (https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/171994).
Day two will focus on school partnerships specifically and will explore makerspaces. After a morning discussion homing in on school environments, participants can choose optional hands-on workshops in the West Houston Institute’s IDEAStudio Makerspaces https://www.hccs.edu/programs/whi/ideastudio/ including 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Coding and Electronics with Micro:Bit, and Ideation and Creation with Cricut Maker 3. A general session will be offered concurrently as an informative presentation of the foundational elements of creating makerspaces and the potential impact on educational and community initiatives.
Participants will walk away with new friends and new possibilities. Registration is $40 per day or $65 for both days and includes lunch. The optional makerspace workshops on day two will include an additional fee of $10. Registration is now open! https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/urbn-ev-032
Community Partnership with ForUsTree
Tree Equity Starts Here!
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Harris County will lead equitable community engagement and education activities informed by data collected from local heat and canopy assessments. We will join forces with multiple partners to host community forums, support workforce development, and create a more sustainable Harris County.
ForUsTree aims to create an inclusive community tree canopy within Houston and Harris County, and we’re excited to announce the website launch.
Trees are vital for cooling neighborhoods, improving air and water quality, and creating equitable access to nature.
Visit the website today and help us grow a greener, more resilient future for everyone: forustreehtx.org
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Mission: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service works daily to make Texas better by providing innovative solutions at the intersection of agriculture, natural resources, youth, and health, thereby improving the well-being of individuals, families, businesses, and communities through education and service.
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Vision: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be the leader in providing science-based information and solutions in agriculture and health to every Texan.
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Shared Values: We value People, Programs, and Partnerships.
