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Armand Bayou Nature Center offers unique opportunities to capture that great photograph. During the walk, the guide will identify flora and fauna while giving you a new appreciation of the magnificent scenery and photo opportunities offered at the Nature Center.
Camera required.
Ages 12-adult. $10 Advance reservations required. 281 474-2551 ext 10
Join the Baytown Nature Center each month to explore a different section of the nature center in hopes of seeing nocturnal animals. All sorts of things have been spotted – no lions, tigers, or bears, but definitely raccoons, opossums, coyotes, owls, fireflies, and even flying squirrels!
This monthly 90-minute hike begins just after sunset. Hikers are asked to wear comfortable clothing. Small children should not attend since hikers have a better chance of viewing nocturnal animals in a relatively quiet atmosphere.
Routes and start times vary monthly. Meet at the Visitor’s Center unless otherwise stated. Hikes are weather permitting and free with general admission to the nature center.
If in doubt about the weather, contact (281)424-9198 or check BNC’s Facebook page.
For questions, please contact Crissy Butcher at (281)420-7130.
Join us on a beautiful walk through the woods as we look for owls and listen to the fascinating sounds of the night. Don’t forget your walking shoes/boots and flashlight!
Ages 6-adult.
$10 for adults, $8 for children; discounts for members. Advance reservations required. 713-274-2688
The 2018 event, co-chaired by Rosanna and Myron Blalock and Gayle and Richard Hightower, along with honorary chairs Terry and Tommy Smith, will be a celebration of Memorial Park and the work and dedication of its ardent supporters.
An Evening Picnic theme will welcome guests as they gather for cocktails at 6:30p, a seated dinner at 7:30p, and dancing the night away. “Bee” casual; no ties.
Reserve your spot today by contacting giving@
Parents, bring the kids and enjoy the sights and sounds of Pundt Park after dark. Come look for clues about what lives in the forest. All ages invited!
Pundt Park is a 380-acre park featuring a dog park, primitive canoe launch, playground, picnic loop with ten tables and two pavilions, bicycle racks, rest rooms, separate equestrian and multiuse trails, and two lakes* that are perfect for fishing. Pundt Park is part of the Spring Creek Greenway, and has a nearly 10-mile trail that connects the park with Stahl Preserve and Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center.
*Swimming, boats, canoes, and kayaks are not permitted in lakes or ponds.
Enjoy the beautiful spring weather with an afternoon in nature at the Houston Arboretum! With a focus on outdoor, child-directed exploration, the Arboretum will trek popular trails and use nature as inspiration to create beautiful art.This program will start at 4:00 pm and run 1-2 hours. The maximum capacity is 25 individuals (adults & children).
Family Nature Club is an opportunity for families to get outside together and explore nature! Each program takes place at various parks and nature centers around Houston, and is a great chance to find a new hangout for your herd. Meet like minded families, and know that you’re providing your little ones meaningful opportunities for exploration and play.
Benefits of connecting your family to nature include:
- Happier, more self-confident, and creative children
- Stronger family ties
- Increased sense of wonder and awe for nature close to home
- Opportunity to follow children’s lead and let them direct the outing
For more information, visit houstonzoo.org.
Join Houston Audubon for a hike through the woods during the highly anticipated spring migration season on Saturday, March 31 at 8 a.m.! This is a great hike for new and seasoned birders alike. We promise you’ll see Memorial Park a little differently. Meet at the Cullen Running Trails Center’s porch, get ready to see the Park in a whole new way, and expect to walk about 1 mile. For more information, visit facebook.com.
Visit yahouston.org for more information.
Spring is a great time to look for wild animals, both up in the trees and down in the ground, even in the dirt! Come adventure with the Houston Zoo at Mercer Arboretum and connect with your family and Houston wildlife. One of Mercer Arboretum’s wonderful staff will also join us on the afternoon hike through the forest! This program will start at 2:00 pm and run 1-2 hours. The maximum capacity is 25 individuals (adults & children).
Family Nature Club is an opportunity for families to get outside together and explore nature! Each program takes place at various parks and nature centers around Houston, and is a great chance to find a new hangout for your herd. Meet like minded families, and know that you’re providing your little ones meaningful opportunities for exploration and play.
Benefits of connecting your family to nature include:
- Happier, more self-confident, and creative children
- Stronger family ties
- Increased sense of wonder and awe for nature close to home
- Opportunity to follow children’s lead and let them direct the outing
For more information, visit houstonzoo.org.
The Conservancy’s annual gala, Evening in the Park, will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. This annual spring event raises funds that help the Conservancy continue to improve and maintain Hermann Park through daily volunteer and stewardship programs.
The event begins with cocktails along the Jones Reflection Pool followed by dinner beside McGovern Lake in an elegant outdoor setting. The evening ends with dessert and dancing.
For more information, visit hermannpark.org.