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Oct
25
Thu
Hess Houston Corporate 5k Supports MPC @ Memorial Park
Oct 25 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Hess HCR5K Cropped LogoJoin your co-workers and friends for Houston’s “Largest Office Party” at Memorial Park. This event promotes the health and fitness of the corporate community and provides a great opportunity to interact with fellow Houstonians. The course will remain open between 4-7 p.m. over a four-day period, October 22-25, 2018, at Memorial Park.

A portion of all registration and sponsorship proceeds directly benefits Memorial Park Conservancy’s day-to-day park care. To sign up your company, call 832-974-1690 or email info@houstoncorporate5k.com. Or sign up as an individual on team “Memorial Park Conservancy.”

For more information, visit houstoncorporate5k.com.

Oct
26
Fri
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Oct 26 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.

Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
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Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world.

This program will run from September through May with a special BIRD Bonanza Celebration in May for all participants. Registration covers all 27 classes and the BIRD Bonanza Celebration. Visit houstonaudubon.org for more details.

Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world.

This program will run from September through May with a special BIRD Bonanza Celebration in May for all participants. Registration covers all 27 classes and the BIRD Bonanza Celebration. Visit houstonaudubon.org for more details.

Oct
27
Sat
Urban Harvest’s Gardening 101 Workshop @ Blackshear Elementary School
Oct 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

In this 3-hour workshop, participants will learn gardening basics and garden nutrition education. The first half includes gardening 101 with hands-on planting demonstrations and tips for growing vegetables. Chef Nadia Ahmed of the Green Roots Kitchen will provide a cooking lesson featuring a delicious, seasonal recipes featuring cool weather greens and sweet potatoes.

Teachers, students age 8+, parents, and community volunteers are welcome. Teachers earn 3 CPE hours per workshop.

Space is limited; registration is required.

Nature Revealed: Opossums @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Oct 27 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Nature RevealedEverything about opossums is weird. They’re the only marsupials found north of Mexico. They have opposable thumbs… on their hind feet. They eat garbage and play dead. But there’s more to these strange creatures than meets the eye, as they are some of the most successful animals in North America, and they are extremely helpful to humans. Surprised? Find out why you should love opossums in this class.

Note: Wear walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

Oct
31
Wed
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Oct 31 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.

Nov
2
Fri
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Nov 2 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.

Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
BIRD Buddies logo

Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world.

This program will run from September through May with a special BIRD Bonanza Celebration in May for all participants. Registration covers all 27 classes and the BIRD Bonanza Celebration. Visit houstonaudubon.org for more details.

Houston Audubon’s BIRD Buddies @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
BIRD Buddies logo

Introducing BIRD Buddies — The most fun for your 3 to 5-year-old on a Friday. Your children will discover a new bird and the other animals that live in its habitat every week. Natural history education, crafts, games, song and dance and more await your children on this fun journey through the bird world.

This program will run from September through May with a special BIRD Bonanza Celebration in May for all participants. Registration covers all 27 classes and the BIRD Bonanza Celebration. Visit houstonaudubon.org for more details.