Calendar

Mar
9
Mon
Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable @ H-GAC Conference Room A, Second Floor.
Mar 9 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join the Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable on Monday, March 9, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at H-GAC Conference Room A, Second Floor.

Attendees will learn about the Nature and Eclectic Outdoors’ Healthy Outdoor Communities initiative and Exploration Green, an award-winning parks and natural areas project in the region. They’ll also discuss the time and date for the spring field trip.

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.

The PNA Roundtable meets the second Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November and is open to anyone interested in participating.

Mar
12
Thu
Wildflowers and Wild Women @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Mar 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Celebrate women’s history month with hands-on activities and crafts in honor of the women who make a difference in parks, wildlife and science.

Family Game Night @ Kickerillo Mischer Preserve
Mar 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Enjoy an evening of friendly competition with the family. Bring your favorite board games to play under the pavilion or join staff for giant Jenga, cornhole and more.

Mar
13
Fri
Bat Chat @ Champion Forest Park
Mar 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join staff at the newly completed Champion Forest Park to celebrate the spring migration of bats. Learn why bats are important and how to ensure their protection.

Mar
21
Sat
Hike with a Ranger @ Kickerillo Mischer Preserve
Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Celebrate International Day of Forests with a hike through the preserve. Bring a refillable water bottle.

Mar
30
Mon
National Take a Walk in a Park Day @ Pundt Park
Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Celebrate National Take a Walk in a Park Day with Trails as Parks! Enjoy a leisurely guided walk in Pundt Park. Meet by the pavilion.

Apr
3
Fri
First Friday Friends @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
Apr 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Senior adults are invited to a variety of natural history programs, leisurely walks and fun nature activities every 1st Friday of the month. Meet at the nature center.

May
1
Fri
First Friday Friends @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
May 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Senior adults are invited to a variety of natural history programs, leisurely walks and fun nature activities every 1st Friday of the month. Meet at the nature center.

May
18
Mon
Kinder Institute Lunch-Out
May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

On May 18, Kinder will offer the same great program spotlighting Stephen Klineberg and his transformational Kinder Houston Area Survey, along with insights from Rice University and community leadership. Proudly, they will also honor Rev. William A. Lawson for his many years of service to Houston and its people. All will be offered online for our entire community to enjoy freely, safely and comfortably.

Registrants will receive instructions via email on how to access the program closer to the program date.

11:30 a.m. Digital Registration

2020 Kinder Houston Area Survey and other materials made available to access online and download

12:00 p.m. Lunch-Out Program

Grab your lunch, and from the comfort of your preferred location, explore findings from Stephen Klineberg’s 39th Kinder Houston Area Survey, with insights from Rice University President David Leebron, Houston Education Research Consortium Director Ruth N. López Turley, and Kinder Institute Director Bill Fulton. The Lunch-Out will also honor Rev. William A. Lawson for his 60+ years of service to Houston and its people.

Jun
5
Fri
First Friday Friends @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Senior adults are invited to a variety of natural history programs, leisurely walks and fun nature activities every 1st Friday of the month. Meet at the nature center.