Paddle along the scenic trees of Armand Bayou and try to spot some of the 370 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians that call it home. You might even catch a glimpse of one of the dozens of alligators making their home on the bayou. Armand Bayou lies along the Central Flyway, the largest migratory bird route in North America. For more information, visit artistboat.org.

Kayak the beautiful Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve. This destination occurs at the natural and restored marshes protecting one of the most pristine examples of a dune/swale complex on Galveston Island. Artist Boat has worked hard to acquire over 600 acres of the coastal prairies and wetlands on Settegast Road through million dollar grants and community donations. Join us to discover the wonders of the dune/swale complex and wetlands and to celebrate nature while envisioning our future home.

The Coastal Heritage Preserve location includes a 0.3 mile easy walk through the Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve to the launch site. This may make the destination unsuitable for bringing your own kayak as you would be responsible for carrying it to and from the launch site.

Explore natural marsh and the largest area of natural seagrass beds in the Galveston Bay system as you paddle along looking for pelicans, herons, egrets, and more. For more information, visit artistboat.org.

Photo by Jim Olive.

Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo and Spring Fling – a free, how-to event – affords families, youth and adults a chance to get outdoors – learn about the natural environment – recognize the significance healthy forests, trees, wildlife, and pollinators have on clean air, clean water and our overall health.

This event is designed to bring experts from the natural resource professions to one location for you to ask questions and learn through live demonstrations and hands-on application.

And for the little ones, the adventure area is where they can participate in archery, kayaking, fishing, digging in the dirt with earthworms, make a birdhouse and so much more.

At Expo & Spring Fling, you’ll play for a day but learn for a lifetime.

For the safety and comfort of others, PLEASE, NO PETS allowed on the grounds of Lone Star College-Montgomery campus during the Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo/Spring Fling.

Volunteers Needed: Check in will begin at 8:30 a.m. by the Parking Garage. Lunch and t-shirts for volunteers who sign-up. You will receive your meal ticket from the zone supervisor. Sign-up here.

For more information, visit lonestar.edu.

 

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.

Join Ranger Joel for 30-45 minute kayak lessons on Lake Livingston on Independence Day.Rangers will have single and double kayaks available for short 30-45 minute introductory kayak lessons.

Learn the fundamentals of kayaking, then take a guided paddling tour.

Adult kayak tour at sunset, RSVPs only. Theywill start with an orientation on land, paddle out into the bay, and return before the sun sets. Starting location is the Oak Bayou picnic area.

Before you can join us:

• Park entry fee paid before trip.
• Must RSVP 48 hours before the trip with Lisa.Reznicek@TPWD.Texas.Gov
• All children must be accompanied by an adult, and the program is for ages 13 and older.
• Close-toed shoes and life jackets must be worn during trip.

What to expect:

• Prepared for physical, outside, water-based activity. (Suggested weight limit for kayaks = 250 lbs.)
• Free safety and paddling lesson
• Free gear use (kayak, paddle, and life jackets)
• Small group instruction and guide (<17 people)
• 1.5 hour paddling trip to Galveston Bay, over sea grass beds and bay bottom.
• Anything that goes out on the tour may get wet, muddy, salty, or completely submerged

Come along on a morning of education and adventure, paddling on a guided tour along Armand Bayou. Enjoy a leisurely morning of wildlife watching, wetland education, relaxation, and fun. Observe numerous birds, reptiles, and deer who are starting their day at the water’s edge. Beginning and experienced canoeists welcome. Minimum age 12 years old. Advance reservations REQUIRED. 281 474-2551. Fee is $25 per person.

Admission cost of Armand Bayou Nature Center:

Adult kayak tour at sunset, RSVPs only. Theywill start with an orientation on land, paddle out into the bay, and return before the sun sets. Starting location is the Oak Bayou picnic area.

Before you can join us:

• Park entry fee paid before trip.
• Must RSVP 48 hours before the trip with Lisa.Reznicek@TPWD.Texas.Gov
• All children must be accompanied by an adult, and the program is for ages 13 and older.
• Close-toed shoes and life jackets must be worn during trip.

What to expect:

• Prepared for physical, outside, water-based activity. (Suggested weight limit for kayaks = 250 lbs.)
• Free safety and paddling lesson
• Free gear use (kayak, paddle, and life jackets)
• Small group instruction and guide (<17 people)
• 1.5 hour paddling trip to Galveston Bay, over sea grass beds and bay bottom.
• Anything that goes out on the tour may get wet, muddy, salty, or completely submerged