My dear friends,

Recipe for Success honored and excited that one of their personal favorite designers, and a longtime fan of Recipe for Success Foundation, Lela Rose is joining Recipe for Success in person to present her latest collection on November 7, 2021. 

Recipe for Success would be thrilled if you joined them! 

Recipe for Success is excited to applaud the enormous strides that Recipe for Success Foundation has made over the last sixteen years in fighting childhood obesity, and to support their continued work in memory of two treasured board members Recipe for Success recently lost with this fun celebration of fashion and food that they loved so much. 

Recipe for Success  already gotten a taste of the fun ahead with a stylish kick-off event that Lela Zoomed in for in October.  Recipe for Success have more exquisite, exclusive fashion fun ahead created throughout the year to thank our co-chairs and generous donors as they step up to support this event.

 But the main event is on November 7, when Recipe for Success will host a fashion show with with that special Lela Rose touch, featuring professional models along with a few very lucky children will kick-off our Sunday afternoon, followed by a Veterans Day salute to Recipe for Success Warriors to Farmers trainees, a delightful Brunch presented by Houston’s favorite chefs and restaurants, music, farm walks and relaxed fun for everyone.

It’s definitely not your typical charity luncheon!  Click below to buy your tables and tickets or take the time to review major donor opportunities and benefits afforded sponsors and supporters at the highest levels, including the chance for your favorite child to be featured in our 2021 fashion show!

Hermann Park Bird Survey

Leaders: Skip Almoney and Peter Tsan

They meet at  8:00 AM (7:30 in the summer months). Take the Parking Lot D entry from

Masks are optional for vaccinated participants and social distancing is recommended. Please wear a mask if unvaccinated. Please contact Julie Francis at hermannparkbirdsurvey@gmail.com if you’d like to participate. The Hermann Park Survey is conducted on the second Monday of the month. Everyone is welcome — beginners, experts, or even if you’re just curious. Please bring binoculars. If you don’t have any, let them know in advance and they’ll provide them.

For more information, please visit houstonaudubon.org/birding/bird-surveys.

Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.

Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C)

E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects.

If you would like to:

• Make a difference
• Help your community
• Make new friends
• Gain volunteer hours
• Have fun

Join them for a meeting at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center on Wednesdays 4 pm – 5 pm!

An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information.

Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday.

Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your spot.

EcoTots are for children 18-36 months with an adult every Friday.
EcoKids are for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday and Friday.
EcoSchoolers are for homeschool children ages 7-10 every Wednesday and Friday.    EcoAdventurers are for children ages 11-14 every Wednesday.

Please bring a Snack, Refillable Water Bottle, mask, closed toe shoes and dress for the weather.

7TH ANNUAL PARK TO PORT BIKE RIDE