Calendar

May
9
Sat
World Migratory Bird Day
May 9 all-day
May
10
Sun
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
May 10 all-day

We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!

 

May
11
Mon
BLC Hosts a Virtual Wild and Scenic Film Festival
May 11 – May 15 all-day

Sign up for the Bayou Land Conservancy newsletter to receive an email with a link to watch 3 different, curated film programs from the Wild and Scenic collection. This year’s festival includes programs for grades K – 4, 5 – 8 and 9 – 12.

Hermann Park Bird Survey @ Hermann Park
May 11 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron

Hermann Park Bird Survey

Leaders: Skip Almoney and Peter Tsan

They meet at  8:00 AM (7:30 in the summer months). Take the Parking Lot D entry from

Masks are optional for vaccinated participants and social distancing is recommended. Please wear a mask if unvaccinated. Please contact Julie Francis at hermannparkbirdsurvey@gmail.com if you’d like to participate. The Hermann Park Survey is conducted on the second Monday of the month. Everyone is welcome — beginners, experts, or even if you’re just curious. Please bring binoculars. If you don’t have any, let them know in advance and they’ll provide them.

For more information, please visit houstonaudubon.org/birding/bird-surveys.

May
12
Tue
Story Time & Family Garden Stroll @ Houston Botanic Garden
May 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Story Time & Family Garden Stroll

Second Tuesday of each month
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Reading: “Plant the Tiny Seed” by Christie Matheson
Children up to 5 years with parents/caregivers
Cost is free but registration is required.
Email rsvp@hbg. org to attend this event.

Come to the Houston Botanic Garden for lively readings of nature-themed
stories. Afterward parents can enjoy a creative activity and a docent-led garden walk that brings stories to life. Additional dates: March 10, April 14, and May 12

May
14
Thu
Various Farmers Markets: Kingwood, Galveston’s Own, Westchase District, Mid-Main Night market….
May 14 all-day

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We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!

May
15
Fri
Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
May 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home. For more information, visit hermannpark.org.

May
16
Sat
Various Farmers Markets: Urban Harvest, Energy Corridor, Finca Farm Stand, Plant It Forward, more…
May 16 all-day

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We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!

Virtual Bay Day Festival
May 16 all-day

Join Galveston Bay Foundation for a virtual event, with exhibitors providing educational videos of their exhibits.

May
17
Sun
Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End
May 17 all-day

We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!