A highlight of the event included the release of more the 100,000 lady bugs into the air. Lady bugs are good for the environment because they consume the harmful insects which destroy plants. The Green Team has also created an Employee Garden. Located in a secluded, wooded lot of The Houstonian property, the space includes a waterfall and pond and provides a quiet retreat for employees to relax and enjoy the outdoors. The garden includes vegetables such as green beans, radishes, corn and tomatoes as well as herbs, and flowering plants.
All employees are welcome to plant, cultivate and take home sample from the garden for personal use.
Implemented to help promote Clean Air by reducing car emissions, the project offers free valet parking to hotel business clients who car pool with three or more people. The Houstonian is also a Ride Share Sponsor with Metropolitan Transit Authority to encourage bus riding among employees. Donating food to the local End Hunger Network and partially used toiletries to a local women's shelter. Organic grounds maintenance. Invitation to extended-stay guests to reuse towels and linens, saves energy and conserves water.