Calendar

Jan
22
Tue
Memorial Park 101: Habitat Chat @ Cullen Running Trails Center
Jan 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Memorial Park Conservancy continues the Memorial Park 101 series with Habitat Chat. Meet at the Cullen Running Trails Center at 5 p.m.and join MPC on an hour long guided hike in four distinct ecosystems present in Memorial Park.

Feb
2
Sat
Adult Owl Prowl (16+) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Feb 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Adult Owl Prowl is the perfect way to spend a Saturday night in nature. Learn about the wise and wonderful owls you can find in Houston, and get up close and personal with live owls from the Wildlife Center of Texas. After the presentation, participants will head out into the woods to look for owls (and other nocturnal animals) along the Arboretum trails. Enjoy light snacks, wine, beer, and hot drinks to warm you up after the night’s walk.

Feb
16
Sat
NHS’s Hill Hike @ Bessie Swindle Community Center
Feb 16 @ 8:45 am

Hit the Hill with Nature Heritage Society for a fun and exhilarating hike. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. It’s a family affair. The Trail is approximately 2.5 miles; shorter routes are available. Registration will begin at 8:45 a.m., and the hike will follow shortly after at 9.

Full Moon Hike @ Baytown Nature Center
Feb 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Come explore a different section of Baytown Nature Center in the hopes of seeking nocturnal animal inhabitants. All sorts of things have been seen: no lions, tigers, or bears, but definitely raccoons, opossums, coyotes, owls, fireflies, and even flying squirrels.

Hikers are asked to wear comfortable clothing. Young children should not attend since hikers have a better chance of viewing nocturnal animals in a relatively quiet atmosphere. Hikers, please meet at the Visitor’s Center.

Feb
21
Thu
After School Nature Explorers Club @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Feb 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The After School Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children, 6-12 years old, who are interested in investigating the great outdoors. During each session, they will explore the natural world, focusing on native habitats and wildlife. They will go on nature hikes, dip-net in the ponds, meet live animals, and practice outdoor skills such as tracking, foraging, building shelters, telling stories, playing games, and much more. Adventures will be crafted from the curiosities of the children, allowing them to develop a sense of place while exploring the landscape through play.

Pricing: Once Monthly spring series ($70 first child/ $60 second child) OR Drop-in Rate ($20 per class per child)

NOTE: Classes are only held with minimum enrollment of 8 students. Refunds are given in the case that this is not met.

Feb
23
Sat
Owl Prowls in Southeast Houston @ Houston Audubon's Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center
Feb 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

You are invited to join the Houston Audubon education staff for a fun and educational presentation about local owls, meet three live rehabilitated owls in the Bayou Barn at Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center and take a hike through the woods in search of wild owls. Popular for all ages and especially for owl enthusiasts. Space is limited; register today.

Mar
16
Sat
NHS Hill Hike @ Bessie Swindle Community Center
Mar 16 @ 8:45 am

Hit the Hill with Nature Heritage Society for a fun and exhilarating hike. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. It’s a family affair. The Trail is approximately 2.5 miles; shorter routes are available. Registration will begin at 8:45 a.m., and the hike will follow shortly after at 9.

Mar
21
Thu
After School Nature Explorers Club @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Mar 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The After School Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children, 6-12 years old, who are interested in investigating the great outdoors. During each session, they will explore the natural world, focusing on native habitats and wildlife. They will go on nature hikes, dip-net in the ponds, meet live animals, and practice outdoor skills such as tracking, foraging, building shelters, telling stories, playing games, and much more. Adventures will be crafted from the curiosities of the children, allowing them to develop a sense of place while exploring the landscape through play.

Pricing: Once Monthly spring series ($70 first child/ $60 second child) OR Drop-in Rate ($20 per class per child)

NOTE: Classes are only held with minimum enrollment of 8 students. Refunds are given in the case that this is not met.

Apr
18
Thu
After School Nature Explorers Club @ Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
Apr 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The After School Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children, 6-12 years old, who are interested in investigating the great outdoors. During each session, they will explore the natural world, focusing on native habitats and wildlife. They will go on nature hikes, dip-net in the ponds, meet live animals, and practice outdoor skills such as tracking, foraging, building shelters, telling stories, playing games, and much more. Adventures will be crafted from the curiosities of the children, allowing them to develop a sense of place while exploring the landscape through play.

Pricing: Once Monthly spring series ($70 first child/ $60 second child) OR Drop-in Rate ($20 per class per child)

NOTE: Classes are only held with minimum enrollment of 8 students. Refunds are given in the case that this is not met.

Apr
20
Sat
NHS Hill Hike @ Bessie Swindle Community Center
Apr 20 @ 8:45 am

Hit the Hill with Nature Heritage Society for a fun and exhilarating hike. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. It’s a family affair. The Trail is approximately 2.5 miles; shorter routes are available. Registration will begin at 8:45 a.m., and the hike will follow shortly after at 9.