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An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States. Herons will greet you as you witness large vessels in the Houston Ship Channel carrying petrochemical products, cruise ship passengers, and consumer goods. This place was returned to the public and will be the City of Galveston’s interpretive home to Galveston Island’s natural history.
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States. Herons will greet you as you witness large vessels in the Houston Ship Channel carrying petrochemical products, cruise ship passengers, and consumer goods. This place was returned to the public and will be the City of Galveston’s interpretive home to Galveston Island’s natural history.
Work off those holiday pounds, start your new year off on this active adventure. Come on in.….the water’s fine!
Please consider registering with Ranger Kim (via email) for our upcoming trip. Reservations are required, and only prepared adults (ages 13yrs and older) may participate.
All equipment provided by the Friends of Galveston Island State Park to give your group a great experience on the water.  Dress for success with layers of quick-drying clothes, and a towel in the car for afterwards.
Join Ranger Lisa and Kim for this free, guided paddle on Oak Bayou. Experience the fun of kayaking on the flat, shallow, protected waters of Galveston Bay. Average depth of water = 4ft.
For more information, visit Galveston Island State Park’s First Day Paddle.
Continuing our wildly successful 2017 showing, the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition is proud to bring the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour, one of the largest environmental film festivals in North America, back to Houston for two nights: January 24 & 25, 2018!
We invite you to join us at the 2018 W&SFF On Tour to be held at the historic River Oaks Theatre, where up to 450 patrons each night will enjoy about ten short films each night highlighting the latest environmental issues. We selected films that showcase the links between beauty, environment, adventure, quality of life, and action.
By showing these films, CEC is working to connect individuals and organizations to create a stronger Gulf Coast environmental community.
2018 Sponsorship
We invite you to become a sponsor of this exciting event. Sponsorship is an amazing opportunity to align your organization with our community and inspire people to take environmental action where they live. You will also support over 130 local organizations that are part of the CEC, and raise awareness for your own green initiatives.
To learn more, please contact rachel@cechouston.org or 713-524-4232 for more information. For the latest scoop, check out the event page on Facebook.
Continuing our wildly successful 2017 showing, the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition is proud to bring the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour, one of the largest environmental film festivals in North America, back to Houston for two nights: January 24 & 25, 2018!
We invite you to join us at the 2018 W&SFF On Tour to be held at the historic River Oaks Theatre, where up to 450 patrons each night will enjoy about ten short films each night highlighting the latest environmental issues. We selected films that showcase the links between beauty, environment, adventure, quality of life, and action.
By showing these films, CEC is working to connect individuals and organizations to create a stronger Gulf Coast environmental community.
2018 Sponsorship
We invite you to become a sponsor of this exciting event. Sponsorship is an amazing opportunity to align your organization with our community and inspire people to take environmental action where they live. You will also support over 130 local organizations that are part of the CEC, and raise awareness for your own green initiatives.
To learn more, please contact rachel@cechouston.org or 713-524-4232 for more information. For the latest scoop, check out the event page on Facebook.
Paddle along the scenic trees of Armand Bayou and try to spot some of the 370 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians that call it home. You might even catch a glimpse of one of the dozens of alligators making their home on the bayou. Armand Bayou lies along the Central Flyway, the largest migratory bird route in North America. For more information, visit artistboat.org.
Kayak the beautiful Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve. This destination occurs at the natural and restored marshes protecting one of the most pristine examples of a dune/swale complex on Galveston Island. Artist Boat has worked hard to acquire over 600 acres of the coastal prairies and wetlands on Settegast Road through million dollar grants and community donations. Join us to discover the wonders of the dune/swale complex and wetlands and to celebrate nature while envisioning our future home.
The Coastal Heritage Preserve location includes a 0.3 mile easy walk through the Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve to the launch site. This may make the destination unsuitable for bringing your own kayak as you would be responsible for carrying it to and from the launch site.
Explore natural marsh and the largest area of natural seagrass beds in the Galveston Bay system as you paddle along looking for pelicans, herons, egrets, and more. For more information, visit artistboat.org.
Photo by Jim Olive.
Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo and Spring Fling – a free, how-to event – affords families, youth and adults a chance to get outdoors – learn about the natural environment – recognize the significance healthy forests, trees, wildlife, and pollinators have on clean air, clean water and our overall health.
This event is designed to bring experts from the natural resource professions to one location for you to ask questions and learn through live demonstrations and hands-on application.
And for the little ones, the adventure area is where they can participate in archery, kayaking, fishing, digging in the dirt with earthworms, make a birdhouse and so much more.
At Expo & Spring Fling, you’ll play for a day but learn for a lifetime.
For the safety and comfort of others, PLEASE, NO PETS allowed on the grounds of Lone Star College-Montgomery campus during the Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo/Spring Fling.
Volunteers Needed: Check in will begin at 8:30 a.m. by the Parking Garage. Lunch and t-shirts for volunteers who sign-up. You will receive your meal ticket from the zone supervisor. Sign-up here.
For more information, visit lonestar.edu.
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On April 21, 2018, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Game Wardens will host their third annual Spring Outdoor Celebration at Mont Belvieu City Park. Texas Game Wardens are excited to introduce outdoor recreational activities to the youth and other citizens. Participation in all activities is free. Activities include archery, fishing, kayaking, rock climbing, door prizes, and much more. They hope to promote involvement and utilization of the natural resources within the community. For more information, visit facebook.com.