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.
Monday, February 9, 2026: Texas City
Get ready to set your binoculars on some incredible shorebirds and seabirds! As a vital home and stopover site for a wide variety of avian life, Texas City is a premier destination for bird enthusiasts. We’ll spend some time at the Texas City Dike, Bay Street Park, and the Marathon Settling Ponds. Don’t miss out – space is limited!
Future Trips
- March 3: Bolivar Peninsula Hot Spots
- April 28: High Island
- May 4: Quintana and Surfside
- June 2: Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
This year we will open up the High Island and Quintana trip registrations at the same time (on March 4th). Plan on only signing up for either the April High Island trip or the May Quintana trip. We want to get as many people as possible down to the coast for spring migration, so when they open, please choose the one you prefer. Once everyone has had a chance to register, we’ll reach out to let you know of any empty spots. Stay tuned for more info.
