Conservation=Collaboration. Thankfully, we have some wonderful Houston organizations like Whole Foods who see the importance in working together towards conservation. Thanks to Whole Foods-the Bellaire Location, the Houston Zoo will be the proud recipient of their 5% day of community giving on Wednesday, December 19th. This means that five percent of that day’s net sales are donated to the Houston Zoo in support of our conservation programs.
Whole Foods and conservation go hand in hand. Because of their 2008 initiative to get rid of plastic bags at checkout it’s only natural that we focus on the conservation of local Texas species, like sea turtles, while promoting the 5% day. Plastic bags are a huge issue for our local species-birds, sea turtles, dolphins-they’re all affected! So, when you come to Whole Foods in Bellaire on December 19th, don’t forget to bring your reusable canvas bags! You can also purchase some wonderful reusable bags at the store if you forget.
Surely you will need some groceries to prep for the upcoming holidays, and why not shop on a day when the proceeds will benefit wildlife? If you’re not in need of groceries, stop by between 5 and 7pm and grab a drink or snack at the bar during their happy hour! We will be at the store all day with various touchable animals, information on our conservation programs, biological artifacts, conservation items to take home and more! We hope to see you there on December 19th!
Who: Whole Foods & The Houston Zoo
What: Whole Foods 5% day of giving in support of the Houston Zoo’s conservation programs!
When: Wednesday, December 19th-ALL DAY!
Where: 4004 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, Texas 77025
Why: Buy your holiday groceries & gifts while supporting the Houston Zoo’s work to save species all around the globe!
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