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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Harris County Precinct One and Houston Parks Board are officially opening Hill at Sims, a new regional park in the Sunnyside community. This magnificent 100-acre greenspace features a range of recreational amenities, including a hilltop pavilion with views of downtown Houston, Uptown, and the Texas Medical Center; trail access to the hill with three scenic overlook areas; a 1.6-mile loop and nature trails; a water access pier; a 2,000-square-foot open-air nature pavilion with restrooms and storage; an accessible picnic structure; and flexible lawn space for active programming. Additionally, Hill at Sims connects to Sims Bayou Greenway with over 20 miles of hike-and-bike trails. Reserve a spot at this free event.
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Celebrate on a guided bird walk led by Houston Audubon in Cullinan Park in Sugar Land! An impressive 267 species of birds have been observed at Cullinan Park. This is a great learning experience and fun for birders of all abilities. Bring binoculars if you have them, and a water bottle. Houston Audubon will have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow. Dress for the weather and wear waterproof walking shoes. Meet at the covered pavilion near the first parking lot.
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Join Houston Audubon to spread your wings and soar into the world of birding! In this Birding 101 session, you'll learn the basics of bird identification, get recommendations on useful birding tools, and understand what makes the Greater Houston area an important place for birds. Participants will then venture outdoors to identify birds using their newfound knowledge on a stroll among the scenic spaces of the Garden. To top it all off, participants will play a round or two of Bird Bingo for some fun Houston Audubon prizes.
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Join Houston Audubon in this creative class where you’ll learn the science behind feathers and leaves and the watercolor techniques to capture them on paper. 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 art, this class will guide you step-by-step as you bring nature to life on paper. This class will be led by Houston Audubon’s Education Specialist, Channing Mena. All materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their preferred art supplies if desired.
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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 in the Garden native plant species 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.
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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.
