Calendar

Mar
29
Fri
Limited Kiosk Opening @ Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary
Mar 29 – May 20 all-day

The kiosk at Boy Scout Woods opens on Friday, March 29 and closes on Sunday, May 5. Many activities are planned, including:

  • Birding walks – 3 times/day (Apr. 4 – 29)
  • Photography walks (Apr. 4-29)
  • Bird-friendly plant sale (Apr. 1 until sold out)
  • Land Sea & Sky binoculars – weekends in April
  • Flight in Focus – 2-day photography event (Apr. 6-7)

For more information, visit houstonaudubon.org.

Apr
23
Tue
Bringing Back Main Street Roundtable @ TBA
Apr 23 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Bringing Back Main Street Roundtables and WorkshopsThe Bringing Back Main Street initiative offers local communities a place to share best practices and engage in a regional dialogue about revitalizing and supporting vibrant downtown spaces. Each quarter, community leaders gather for a roundtable on topics ranging from small business support to sidewalk infrastructure. Visit h-gac.com for more information and updated details.

May
9
Thu
Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable Field Trip @ Levy Park
May 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Parks and Natural Areas Banner with graphic representations of park elements H-GAC logo and Parks and Natural Areas on a field of maroonThe PNA Roundtable serves as a forum for discussion of issues related to parks and natural areas, promotes the PNA Award Program, and maintains a regional inventory of parks. The PNA roundtable facilitates information exchange and planning efforts between various stakeholders and collaborators to protect and preserve parks and natural areas across the region.

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.

Jul
8
Mon
Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable @ Houston-Galveston Area Council
Jul 8 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us for the Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable on Monday, July 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at H-GAC Conference Room A, Second Floor.

The PNA Roundtable serves as a forum for discussion of issues related to parks and natural areas, promotes the PNA Award Program, and maintains a regional inventory of parks. The PNA roundtable facilitates information exchange and planning efforts between various stakeholders and collaborators to protect and preserve parks and natural areas across the region. To register visit events.r20.constantcontact.com/register.

Sep
9
Mon
Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable @ Houston-Galveston Area Council
Sep 9 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us for the Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable on Monday, July 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at H-GAC Conference Room A, Second Floor.

The PNA Roundtable serves as a forum for discussion of issues related to parks and natural areas, promotes the PNA Award Program, and maintains a regional inventory of parks. The PNA roundtable facilitates information exchange and planning efforts between various stakeholders and collaborators to protect and preserve parks and natural areas across the region. To register visit events.r20.constantcontact.com/register.

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.

Nov
11
Mon
Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable @ Houston-Galveston Area Council
Nov 11 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us for the Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable on Monday, July 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at H-GAC Conference Room A, Second Floor.

The PNA Roundtable serves as a forum for discussion of issues related to parks and natural areas, promotes the PNA Award Program, and maintains a regional inventory of parks. The PNA roundtable facilitates information exchange and planning efforts between various stakeholders and collaborators to protect and preserve parks and natural areas across the region. To register visit events.r20.constantcontact.com/register.

Jan
27
Mon
Raptor Photo Shoot at Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary - Houston Audubon
Jan 27 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Hawks, falcons, owls and more await you at Houston Audubon’s Raptor Photo Shoot. You will have the opportunity to photograph Houston Audubon’s education raptors in an intimate setting at Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary. Whether you use a simple point and shoot or serious photography equipment, you will enjoy meeting and learning about these awesome birds.

Raptor Shoots are typically from 8AM – 10AM but times will be confirmed by email for each session depending on sunrise. Light refreshments will be served on the deck for all to enjoy during the shoot. Space is limited to 15 participants. The fee is $40.