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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The annual Boomin' and Bloomin' Festival at the Attwater's Prairie-Chicken National Wildlife Refuge provides a unique opportunity to experience Attwater's Prairie-Chickens booming in the wild. Mark your calendars and join us for guided tours, live animal displays, discovery stations, special activities, and a chance to see a wild Attwater's Prairie-Chicken!
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This class, in partnership with Houston Audubon and taught by Christine Wehrli, will be offered both in person and virtually. In-person attendees will receive a free bird-friendly bush, the American Beautyberry! Please only sign up if you plan to attend, space is limited, and no-shows take spots away from others. Location: 1911 W 34th St Houston, TX 77018
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Birding and Nature Photo Festival on Galveston Island.
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3rd Ward: 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 below for more on the 3rd Ward.
Alief
Alief, on the far southwest side of Houston, is the city's most diverse neighborhood. It is home to immigrants from dozens of different countries and more than 90 languages are spoken there.
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.
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.
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.
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.
