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, August 17, 2026: Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge
Join Houston Audubon on August 17 for a senior bus trip to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, a premier birding destination formerly known as Anahuac NWR. We will navigate the 34,000-acre sanctuary primarily via the Shoveler Pond Auto-Tour loop, where you can comfortably view expansive freshwater marshes teeming with life. This late-summer visit is an ideal time to spot resident Alligators, Purple Gallinules, and Least Bitterns from the safety of the bus. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow nature lovers while exploring one of the most diverse coastal ecosystems in Texas. Meeting Time: 7:30 am.
Future Trips
- September 8: Houston Museum of Natural Science, Cockrell Butterfly Center
- October 12: Smith Point Hawk Watch
- November 2: JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace/Wallisville Lake Project
