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Greater Houston Pachyderm Club Weekly Meeting

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Join the Greater Houston Pachyderm Club as we welcome

Jed Aplaca
President and CEO of Houston Audubon Society

"Why Birds Matter to Houston?"

Jed Aplaca is the President and CEO of Houston Audubon, where he leads regional efforts to protect bird habitat, strengthen coastal ecosystems, and advance community-centered conservation. A conservation biologist by training, Jed’s career spans more than two decades of land stewardship, ecological restoration, and public-sector leadership. His path began in his home state of Hawaii, where early fieldwork with the National Science Foundation and The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii shaped his commitment to safeguarding natural ecosystems. He holds a B.S. in Conservation Biology from Brigham Young University and an M.S. in Biology from Texas State University–San Marcos, where he published research on the non-native flora of Texas.

Before joining Houston Audubon, Jed served as the City of Houston’s first Natural Resources Manager and later as Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Pasadena. Across these roles, he developed and implemented programs focused on habitat restoration, invasive species management, green infrastructure, and community engagement. He brings to this committee a deep understanding of Gulf Coast ecosystems, a collaborative approach to regional problem-solving, and a long-standing commitment to ensuring that conservation and community priorities advance hand in hand.

$30 meeting fee includes program, lunch*, tax & tip.
To guarantee seating, please prepay online!
(Subject to space availability, walk-ins may pay at the door cash, check, or credit card.)
Please arrive early/timely as seating on a first come and paid basis.
Business/business casual attire please.
Free parking in the restaurant's parking lot.

*Lunch includes a salad, various breads, two options for your entree, ice tea, and delicious cookies (or similar desserts). We ask that you please limit your special requests.