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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Alief: Join us as we celebrate the diversity of our incredible community and the newest addition to the beautiful Arthur Storey Park. Please register for this free event. Learn more about Alief below.
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Beaumont: This March, the McFaddin-Ward House Museum will present the 4th Annual SOAR Celebration, a month-long vibrant display of butterflies throughout the outdoor gardens that will feature the admission-free SOAR Family Day on March 1 on the Museum’s grounds. SOAR Family Day will include live music performances, food trucks, picnicking on the grounds, family activities, garden and butterfly-related crafts, local artist Butterfly Garden display, butterfly ride-on bikes, and a variety of booths from community partners.
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Alief: 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 with Houston Audubon! The event is free but registration is required. Learn more about Alief below.
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Texas Medical Center: Join Pete Deichmann, Land Conservation Director, for a Studio Scholars session on the significance of the birds in Houston. Pete will share why Houston is such an important home for birdlife, how conservation efforts help protect their habitats, and what his work with Houston Audubon has taught him about preserving the region’s natural beauty. This event is free but reservations are necessary.
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3rd Ward: Roll out, ride in, and vibe out—3rd Ward on Tap is back and bolder than ever with the VIBES EDITION! Whether you're cruising in on two wheels or strolling in style, the Columbia Tap Trail will be the place to soak up sunshine, culture, and community. See below for more on the 3rd Ward.
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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.
