Are you over 50 and eager for birding and natural history adventures? Are you tired of driving through Houston traffic to reach a birding destination? We have the solution! We offer monthly senior bus trips with buses provided as a service by Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey. Houston Audubon books a bus every month for adults age 50 and up. We provide snacks, refreshments and an experienced tour guide at our destination.
Reservations are required and attendance is limited due to bus capacity. A small fee is charged by Houston Audubon to cover costs for refreshments and entry fees. Participants will be required to sign Precinct 3 and Houston Audubon liability release forms for the trip. Precinct 3 regulations require that all participants must be 50 years or older.
Senior bus trips depart from Memorial City Mall. You will receive directions and times when you register. Bring your lunch in a soft-sided container and we will provide snacks, cold water, and an ice chest for your drinks. Note that there is no restroom on the county buses, however we do make bathroom stops. Remember to bring your binoculars, insect protection, sturdy shoes, and rain gear if necessary.
Houston Audubon is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that operates on program fees and donations. If you have to cancel your trip for whatever reason, we will consider your fee (usually $15 per person) a donation. In order to receive a refund for your bus trip fee, you must cancel 48 hours in advance of the trip by emailing Jesi Malowitz (email below) directly and let us know you require the refund. That will allow time for members on the waitlist to join.
For more information and trip updates, contact Jesi Malowitz at jmalowitz@houstonaudubon.org.
Note: To ensure as many birders as possible can experience the magic of migration, please register for either the April 28th trip to High Island or the May 4th trip to Quintana. Because space is limited, registrations for both dates will result in one being removed without a refund. Thank you for helping us share the coast with everyone!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026: High Island
Join us for an unforgettable day of birding as we head to the world-renowned High Island! Houston Audubon High Island Sanctuaries are a favorite for a reason, offering some of the best birding in the country. Our day will include time at Smith Oaks, Boy Scout Woods and possibly Hooks Woods.
Monday, May 4, 2026: Quintana
Included in this trip are the incredible Bryan Beach marshes, Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary, and Xeriscape Park. All offer excellent viewing and photography opportunities and the timing puts us in a perfect place to catch the tail end of migration. Get ready to see a wide diversity of migrant and resident birdlife!
Future Trips
- June 2: Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
