Join the Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a self-guided tour of six sites along Buffalo Bayou featuring installations by students from the University of Houston Graphic Design and Creative Writing Programs. These interactive installations express ideas about the bayou’s relation to the East End and Fifth Ward communities.

This free, afternoon event features:

• Site-specific, text-based installations at six locations along Buffalo Bayou’s East Sector
• Large-scale typographic/text-based messages/stories that activate and animate created by students
• Interpretations of the history, economy, resilience, culture and community values of the East Sector neighborhoods as they relate to the bayou and green spaces
• Self-guided tours of the installations and share ideas and opinions related to Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s future plans along the Bayou’s East Sector 
• Participatory activities ranging from nature walks to boat tours and live entertainment and food trucks will be located at the North York Boat Launch site

Enjoy entertainment and food trucks at the North York Boat Launch.  Participate in activities at each site and share your ideas related to Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s future plans along the bayou’s East Sector.

Encounter:  Meeting Points on Buffalo Bayou:

1. Allen’s Landing – 1005 Commerce St. 77002
2. Gravel Silos – 507 N. Nagle St. 77003
3. Japhet Creek – 4600 Clinton Dr. (at Emile St.) 77020
4. BBP Field Office – 723 N. Drennan St. 77003
5. Yolanda Black Navarro Buffalo Bend Nature Park – 2300 S. Sgt. Macario Garcia Dr. 77011
6. North York Boat Launch – 808 N. York St. 77003

 For more information, visit buffalobayou.org.

The Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce in partnership with CHI St. Luke’s Hospital – The Vintage, Harris County Pct. 4 “Trails as Parks”, and the Greater Houston Off-road Biking Association (GHORBA) is pleased to present a new, family-friendly outdoor festival to celebrate the tremendous amenities available on the SH 249 Corridor: Paddle N Pedal Fest.

Paddle N Pedal will operate at two adjacent locations:

• NATURE PRESERVE SITE:
  KICKERILLO-MISCHER PRESERVE
  20215 Chasewood Park Drive
  Houston, TX 77070
• FESTIVAL SITE:
  CHI ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL-The Vintage
  20171 Chasewood Park Drive
  Houston, TX 77070

The Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve also has volunteer opportunities available for this event! If you are interested in volunteering for any activities located on the CHI St. Luke’s portion of the festival, please sign up at signup.com. If you are interested in volunteering for any activities located in the Preserve, please sign up at volunteerhou.org. If you are willing to move back and for the between the event sites, the Preserve will put you where is needed.

For more information, visit paddlefesthouston.org.

 

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.

Family event, for ages 6+. Equipment provided or bring your own. Introduction to basics of fishing. Reservations are required at hcp4.net. For more information, contact the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299.

On May 10, 2018, Houston Audubon will host a presentation by artist Doug Hiser entitled “Bird Artistry in the Wild” at the United Way, 50 Waugh Drive. Hiser will discuss his artistic process during safaris in Africa, Australia, South America, Nepal, and the Galapagos Islands. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshment social begins at 7 p.m., and the presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit houstonaudubon.org.

Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge along with the Friends of Trinity River Refuge will be hosting the annual “Free Family Fishing Day” on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 9:00am – 11:00am at the Champion Lake Public Use Area.  It is the one day in the state of Texas that anyone can fish or crab without a license on public waters.  We will have fishing poles and bait for those who need it along with experienced fishermen who can help children with baiting hooks and casting techniques.  All ages are invited to this free event.

Champion Lake is located at the end of CR 417, two miles east of FM 1409 in southern Liberty County. This is approximately 10 miles south of Dayton, TX from Hwy 90 or about six miles north of I-10 at the Cove exit (FM 565). Call the Refuge office at 936/336-9786 for more information. You may want to bring a lawn chair as seating is limited.

Learn the basics of fishing through hands-on activities. Take away a fishing fun pack and enter the drawing for door prizes.

Equipment and bait provided or bring your own. No fishing license necessary. Adults must accompany children. Bring sun protection and water. Registration and start time is 9:00 A.M.

What to bring:

• Be sure to get a park pass (either from park office, or self-pay station)
• Questions about local fishing
• Clothing suitable for being outdoors
• Bring your own water and snacks

Rangers will be on hand at Sunset Marina Park Store inside Lake Livingston State Park throughout this time frame to help bait hooks, rig tackle, and teach the basics of fishing. Bait and tackle is provided, and limited quantities of loaner fishing poles will be available.

They recommend bringing a bottle of water and wearing comfortable, flat shoes when participating in any activity.

Regular park admission fees of $5 per adult ages 13 and up apply; no additional charge for activities.

No reservations necessary.

Meet Precinct 4’s Trails As Parks staff at the canoe launch. Closed-toe shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended. Fishing is allowed at Marshall Lake with a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department fishing license. For more information about fishing at Precinct 4 parks and to view the rules and regulations, please visit Canoe & Fish