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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Come celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and Third Ward Blooms six-month anniversary with us by connecting with community and nature! In partnership with Project Row Houses, we’ll be planting native plants at the beautiful garden space behind Third Ward Blooms. Following the planting, we’ll be walking around the block to see what birds we can find. A limited number of binoculars will be provided.
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Saturday, May 9: World Migratory Bird Day at the Houston Zoo | 10 am - 2 pm
Houston Audubon will be joining the Zoo Crew Bird-Saving Campaign for World Migratory Bird Day as we highlight different ways you can help migratory birds in the wild. Activities will include a bird migration game, as well as educational resources on how you can help save birds through small actions like bird-safe windows and pollinator gardens.
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The guided bike ride along the 4-mile Columbia Tap Hike & Bike Trail will be led and supported by avid birders and will involve educational material regarding: how to bird in an urban environment, how to support birds you might find in your backyard (food, water, shelter), how public greenspaces can sustain bird & wildlife population. Remember to bring a reusable water and binoculars if you have them. A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Need a bike? Just reach out to Friends of Columbia Tap in advance to borrow one: friendsofcolumbiatap@gmail.com
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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.
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Save the date for the 8th annual Houston Bird Week! Houston Bird Week is a celebration of the important role Houston plays in the journey of billions of migratory birds and the everyday lives of our resident birds. For more information, or if your organization wants to participate in a Bird Week event, please visit Houston Bird Week on this website.
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, Fit Houston, 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.
