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2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
Apr 27 all-day
2018 Great Texas Birding Classic
Join this fun, friendly, birdwatching competition. There are tournament categories for all ages and skill levels, so select the one that works best for you. Tournament categories include but are not limited to: The Texas Two-Stop Tournament The Big Sit! State Park Tournament, Big Sit! Or Sunrise-to-Noon Tournaments Regional Big Day Statewide Tournament Human-Powered Tournament With the new month-long format...
Houston City Nature Challenge at KMP @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Houston City Nature Challenge at KMP @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
Apr 27 all-day
Join in the ‘Houston City Nature Challenge’ through iNaturalist by posting photos and observations using the website or app. For more information, visit tpwd.texas.gov or contact the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve at kmp@hcp4.net or at (713)274-4299.
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8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 27 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 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.
9:00 am GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
GBCO Spring Fling @ Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary | Freeport | Texas | United States
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Spring Fling is an opportunity to see and celebrate the return of migratory songbirds as they arrive at stopover habitat along the Teas Gulf Coast. This is great time to enjoy the wide variety of species that migrate through Texas dressed in their spring finery. This year, Spring Fling will take place at the Quintana Neotropical...
9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Apr 27 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
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...
10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Children's Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens | Houston | Texas | United States
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home. For more information, visit hermannpark.org.
11:00 am Student Performances in the Park – Cypress Lakes High School Orchestra @ Lake Plaza
Student Performances in the Park – Cypress Lakes High School Orchestra @ Lake Plaza
Apr 27 @ 11:00 am
Student Performances in the Park - Cypress Lakes High School Orchestra @ Lake Plaza | Houston | Texas | United States
Cypress Lakes High School Orchestra All performances of the 8th annual Student Performace Series are free and take place on Lake Plaza between Kinder Station and the Houston Zoo. If you have a music, dance or other student performing arts group that would like to entertain in Hermann Park, click here.
2:00 pm HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs
HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs
Apr 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs | Houston | Texas | United States
This free, monthly workshop addresses the basics on how to install and operate a solar system.  It covers topics such as solar array types, costs of equipment and labor, permitting, energy savings, and reliability. The instructor, Bill Swann, is an expert in solar energy and has built many of his own solar systems. This workshop is ideal for all people;...
6:30 pm Evening in the Park (Save the Date) @ Molly Ann Smith Plaza and Jones Reflection Pool
Evening in the Park (Save the Date) @ Molly Ann Smith Plaza and Jones Reflection Pool
Apr 27 @ 6:30 pm
Evening in the Park (Save the Date) @ Molly Ann Smith Plaza and Jones Reflection Pool | Houston | Texas | United States
The Conservancy’s annual gala, Evening in the Park, will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. This annual spring event raises funds that help the Conservancy continue to improve and maintain Hermann Park through daily volunteer and stewardship programs. The event begins with cocktails along the Jones Reflection Pool followed by dinner beside McGovern Lake in an elegant outdoor...
7:00 pm Moths Under Moonlight: A City Nature Challenge Adventure @ Indiangrass Preserve
Moths Under Moonlight: A City Nature Challenge Adventure @ Indiangrass Preserve
Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Moths Under Moonlight: A City Nature Challenge Adventure @ Indiangrass Preserve | Waller | Texas | United States
The night prairie is full of surprises and amazing wildlife. Join biologists from the Katy Prairie Conservancy and Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for a special night searching for moths and other night insects. You might even see an owl or coyote to boot! This adventure is part of the City Nature Challenge being held from April 27-30, 2018. The...