Thursday, March 26 beginning at 10am with successive sessions until the Welcome Reception at 6pm
“Tour The Houston Food Bank: Largest in the USA”
Thursday March 26th | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Join an exclusive tour of the largest food bank in the USA led by their CEO, Brian Greene. The tour will be given while the Food Bank is closed to volunteers so registrants will get an intimate detailed presentation about the logistics it takes to feed so many people every day. Attendees will gain valuable insights on civic engagement on a massive scale along with a deepened perspective on food insecurities role in communities.
Please note that transportation will leave UHD at 9:30 a.m. and return to UHD for lunch at Noon.
“Project Row Houses Tour and Lunch”
Thursday March 26th | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Project Row Houses is a community platform that enriches lives through art with an emphasis on cultural identity and its impact on the urban landscape. The project engages neighbors, artists, and enterprises in collective creative action to help materialize sustainable opportunities in marginalized communities.
Project Row Houses occupies a significant footprint in Houston’s Historic Third Ward, one of the city’s oldest African-American neighborhoods. The site encompasses five city blocks and houses 39 structures that serve as a home base to a variety of community-enriching initiatives, art programs, and neighborhood development activities.
Attendees will take part in a personalized tour of the project as well as take part in a lunch and learn hosted by leaders of the program.
Please note that transportation will leave UHD at 12:30 p.m. and return to UHD by 3:30 pm.
“Houston From the Bayous: Buffalo Bayou Pontoon Boat Tour”
Thursday March 26th | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Houston is Bayou City for a reason! Our unique ecology shaped our growth as a city and there is no better way to see this than from the bayous themselves. Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on an exciting pontoon boat ride through the heart of Houston. The ride will pass historic sites and modern marvels, all with expert commentary and education offered by experts from the partnership.
Please note that due to unforeseen events, the boat used for this tour is out for repairs with an indefinite return window. As a result, we presently plan to do the same tour as an abbreviated distance ADA accessible tour. All the same sights and fascinating tour guides!
There is a chance that the boat will be fixed in time for the conference, so please register if you would like to be included in event updates regarding the boat. Refunds can be given until March 6th if the boat availability impacts your decision.
