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Jan
21
Mon
Canoe & Fish @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4Meet at the canoe launch for an evening of canoeing and fishing on Lake Marshall. Closed-toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended.

Jan
26
Sat
Fishing for Trout @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Jan 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4Try your luck to catch recently stocked rainbow trout! Daily bag limit for trout is 5/day/person. All other TPWD rules apply. Equipment provided or bring your own. Hat and sunscreen recommended.

Mar
9
Sat
47th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta @ Allen's Landing Park
Mar 9 @ 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

https://buffalobayou.org/event/47th-annual-buffalo-bayou-partnership-regatta-presented-by-gillman-subaru/Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race – the 47th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta on March 9th. Paddlers, ages 12 and up, are encouraged to participate in the 15-mile race along the scenic Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are entering competitively or paddling for pleasure, you won’t want to miss out on this longstanding Houston tradition.

Jul
6
Sat
Nurture Nature Series @ Baytown Nature Center
Jul 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

The family-friendly offerings with hands-on-topics are free with regular admission. Enjoy a fun, educational outing; then stay to picnic, bird, hike, fish or just relax.

Sep
28
Sat
Greens Bayou Regatta @ Brock Park Golf Course
Sep 28 @ 7:30 am – 2:00 pm
The Greens Bayou Regatta, hosted by Greens Bayou Coalition, combines recreation, stewardship, and education on one of Houston’s most beautiful and secluded waterways, Greens Bayou. The 7.5 mile race course showcases two planned launch locations, Brock Park and Thomas Bell Foster Park and occurs, rain or shine.This annual event raises funds and awareness to implement the proposed 27.5 mile paddle trail. Register by September 26th for this exciting race and experience some of Houston’s hidden natural areas!  

Nov
6
Wed
Environmental Educators Exchange: Kickerillo Mischer Preserve @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Nov 6 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

The Environmental Educators Exchange meets quarterly on the first Wednesday of the month. Our goal is to provide a neat space to rejuvenate, network and learn about trends in environmental education. All are welcome (including children). Bring a snack to share and invite a friend.

Tentative Agenda:
3:30 – 5:00 canoe in the lake
5:00 – 5:45 networking & resource sharing
5:45 – 6:30 night hike & bonfire?!?

A few rules: For canoeing, we can accommodate children weighing 30 pounds or more. Also, there must be one adult paddler per canoe and one adult per child 10 years and younger. Example: 2 adults with 2 children 10 and younger, 1 adult with 1 child 11+. Maximum 4 persons to a canoe. i.e. One parent cannot ride alone with two children. Canoes and PFDs will be furnished. You may bring your own canoe/kayak.

Mar
28
Sat
Canoe Spring Creek @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
Mar 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Enjoy a leisurely, guided paddle downstream on Spring Creek. Registration required. Ages 16+.

Mar
29
Sun
Canoe Spring Creek @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
Mar 29 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Enjoy a leisurely, guided paddle downstream on Spring Creek. Registration required. Ages 16+.

Jan
29
Fri
Family Trout Fishing @ Pundt Park
Jan 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Visit the water’s edge for tips and tricks to get those tasty rainbow trout into your skillet. Don’t have a fishing pole? Borrow one of Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center Texas Parks & Wildlife Department rules and regulations apply. Face coverings recommended.

Mar
10
Wed
Art In The Park: Bamboo Fishing Poles @ Dennis Johnston Park
Mar 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Get ready for summer by building a custom fishing pole from locally harvested bamboo. All materials provided. Face coverings are required.