Houston Audubon Society has launched a community-based initiative to build relationships, collaborate with, support, and engage groups and communities with varying backgrounds and perspectives to increase engagement of residents reflective of Houston’s diversity.
Check out what’s going on and join us!
Upcoming Events
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Join the ACTion Lab and Houston Audubon for a screening of Lights Out Texas, a powerful documentary exploring the impact of light pollution on migratory birds and human health. Stay for a dynamic panel discussion featuring experts in public health, conservation, and urban development: Dr. Qian Xiao, Dr. Robert Emery, Pete Deichmann (Houston Audubon), and Patti Goodman (MetroNational).
The event is free but please register at the link above. You may attend in person at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in the Medical Center or virtually on Teams.
Southwest Houston
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Time: 8-10 AM
Address: Cullinan Park, 12414 Highway 6 S, Sugar Land, TX 77478Join Houston Audubon for this fun and educational bird walk designed especially for students! Learn to identify local bird species by sight and sound. Whether you're a beginner or a budding birder, this is a great chance to connect with nature and experience the magic of birdwatching up close! Bring your curiosity and binoculars, if you have them. Some binoculars will be available to borrow.
Park Place
Park Place is a historic neighborhood located in the southeastern part of Houston. We are proud to partner with Houston Botanic Garden to offer a variety of events throughout the year.
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Join Houston Audubon to spread your wings and soar into the world of bird identification. Participants will learn all about birds in a climate-controlled setting, and then venture outdoors to identify birds using that newfound knowledge on a stroll among the scenic spaces of the Garden. There will also be an opportunity to compete in a challenging round or two of bird bingo, where knowing facts about our feathered friends is the key to victory. Participants should bring their own cameras / binoculars. Some binoculars will also be available to borrow. Register at the link above.
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Birds are all around us, from our backyards to local parks. No matter where you live, you can observe birds, which makes birding a fun hobby you can do anywhere, anytime. Learn the basics of bird identification at Birding 101 with Houston Audubon! You’ll get an understanding of the field marks that birders use to recognize different species and be on your way to becoming a birder! The event is free but registration is required (see link above).
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Saturday, July 12, 2025: Avian Artistry | 5:30 - 7 PM
Join Houston Audubon in a creative class where you’ll learn how to draw birds and foliage. Participants will take a stroll through the Garden for inspiration and create a work of art to take home with them. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience with drawing, this class will guide you step-by-step as you bring nature to life on paper. This class will be led by Cin-Ty Lee, who is a Houston Audubon board member, geologist, and bird researcher and artist. All materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their preferred art supplies if desired. Registration will open shortly.
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Saturday, August 9, 2025: Birds & Blooms | 5:30 - 7 PM
Join Houston Audubon for an introduction to the world of native plants and avian habitats. Participants will discover the beauty and benefits of native plants in a climate-controlled setting, and then venture outdoors to identify plants in the Garden that support local bird populations. There will also be an opportunity to pot your own native plants to take home, so participants can contribute to conserving the natural habitats of our feathered friends. Participants should bring their own cameras / binoculars. Some binoculars will also be available to borrow. Registration will open shortly.
Third Ward
Third Ward is a predominantly African American community with a rich history and cultural legacy. Houston Audubon partners with Friends of Columbia Tap, a group dedicated to the wellbeing of the Columbia Tap Trail. This 4-mile hike-and-bike trail connects Downtown Houston to the Brays Bayou Greenway trail, following the historic Columbia Tap railroad route.
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Birds are all around us, from our backyards to local parks. No matter where you live, you can observe birds, which makes birding a fun hobby you can do anywhere, anytime. Learn the basics of bird identification at Birding 101 with Houston Audubon! You’ll get an understanding of the field marks that birders use to recognize different species and be on your way to becoming a birder! This event is free but registration is required at the link above.
Gulfton
Photo: Claire Everett/TNC
Gulfton is an international community with about 58% of residents born outside of the United States, 75% of whom were born in Latin America. We partner with Greener Gulfton, The Nature Conservancy, Harris County Precinct 4 and Madres del Parque, a dedicated group of mothers supporting and enhancing the community, to create nature-inspired activities at Burnett Bayland Park and surrounding areas.
Learn more about the Greener Gulfton plan.
Sunnyside
The Sunnyside neighborhood is southern Houston’s oldest African American community. Houston Audubon partners with community gardens, local schools, and Nature Heritage Society, a non-profit environmental education & outdoor recreation organization, to provide the community with nature-based programming in green spaces.
