Calendar

Nov
14
Thu
Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable Field Trip @ Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable Field Trip to Spring Creek Nature Trail 

Join us for the Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable Field Trip on Thursday, November 14, with a presentation and short walk at Spring Creek Nature Trail. We will meet at the recreation center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands.

Following the presentation and walk, we can meet at The Craft Grill for lunch on our own.

Transportation to and from H-GAC can be provided for up to 20 registrants. We will leave H-GAC at 8:30 a.m. The field trip officially ends at noon. Anyone riding with H-GAC will return at approximately 3 p.m.

Before the tour, please download the TravelStorys app to experience some of the features of the interactive tour available along the trail.

And be sure to plan to wear closed-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty or even muddy. Spring Creek Nature Trail is a natural trail, so prepare for outdoor conditions.

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.

Get more information about the Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Roundtable. 

To join the mailing list to find out updates about meetings and activities, email Andrea Tantillo.

Nov
15
Fri
Houston Urban Tree Conference @ Weekly Community Center
Nov 15 @ 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Interested in Urban Forestry? Come join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, HAUFC and ISA-TX for a great day of education. Topics include: Emerald Ash Borer – Coming to a City Near You, Using Tree Growth Regulators to Reduce Pruning Costs, and Greening the Houston Region – Partnerships and Projects that Support the Urban Forest.

Nov
16
Sat
Woodland Park Trail Restoration @ Woodland Park
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Please join the group for a morning of trail maintenance helping the Friends of Woodland Park revitalize, weed, and mulch the wooded trail entrance! This event is hosted the by Friends of Woodland Park and supported by Parks Project.

You Bring: Sturdy closed-toe shoes, clothing appropriate to the weather (long pants and sleeves), refillable water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, and work gloves (if you have them).

Parks Project Provides: Snacks, water, and Parks Project swag for volunteers!

Following the trail work, come over to the Spring Street Beer and Wine Garden (weather pending) for a chance to socialize and relax after a morning of hard and fulfilling work.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email charlottecisneros@gmail.com

Mar
6
Fri
First Friday Friends @ Jesse H. Jones Nature Center
Mar 6 @ 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.

Nature Bingo @ Spring Creek Park
Mar 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Bring the entire family out for a friendly competition of Nature Bingo. Teams will race against each other to complete their nature card. This bingo adventure involves running!!!

Mar
7
Sat
Party for the Prairie! @ Safari Texas Ranch, Palm Pavilion
Mar 7 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Raise funds for the Lawther-Deer Park Prairie Education Program, honor Susan and Peter Conaty, participate in auctions, and test your prairie knowledge with this fun program.

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.