Calendar List

Take the Tour de Moore and learn all about the history of this sanctuary. Tour includes private visit to the historic log cabin built by Edith Moore in 1931 and an interpreted hike through the forest on the property. Visit this Texas landmark and enjoy a 90-minute guided hike through our hidden paradise in the big city.

Interested in helping out? Volunteers are needed for this event. Volunteers will help with set up and clean up, trail safety, and interpretation.

Join us at the Raptor and Education Center at Sims Bayou for a morning of gardening and sanctuary maintenance. We work 8AM – 12PM, once a month on the 2nd Saturday, September through May. Activities include trail maintenance, filling bird feeders and baths, litter pick-up, native gardening, and invasive species removal. It's a great way to enjoy the outdoors and help out in the community! Bring water, sunscreen, bug repellent & gloves. Wear closed-toe shoes & long pants. Bring sack lunch if desired. Children of any age are welcome with their parent/chaperone. (Minimum age without a parent/chaperone is 14 years.) There is a maximum number of 8 participants at a workday.

We will work to ensure that social distancing is maintained and that current public health precautions are being followed for each work party, and we ask that volunteers take an active role in this effort as well.

Sign up using the link below.

Join "Lead Hawk" Les Pearce for a morning of digging out and discarding invasive plants; particularly targeting Arrowhead vine and Air Potato. Les will give you a refresher if needed, or training if you are new. Tools will be provided, and gloves will be available but please bring your own water in a reusable water bottle.
Meet near the cabin at 9am for instructions.

You've had Paleican for two years - now try the latest bird beer brewed by Bakfish to benefit Houston Audubon's bird conservation efforts. Celebrate the start of Houston Bird Week with the launch of Bock of Seagulls. Meet our education ambassador raptors and win fun raffle items while drinking to support wildlife!

Bakfish Brewing Co. has been a valued supporter of Houston Bird Week since its start in 2019 and is the official Houston Bird Week Beer Sponsor. You may have the chance to try Bock of Seagulls for free at select Bird Week events!

Houston Bird Week was started in 2019 by Houston Audubon’s inaugural Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) to commemorate the organization’s 50th birthday. Houston Bird Week is about celebrating the important role Houston plays in the journey of billions of migratory birds and the everyday lives of our resident birds. (Did you know Houston was certified as a Bird City in 2020?)

Houston Audubon and local conservation partners arrange a week of events centered around our region’s birds and wildlife – from bird walks to mindfulness talks to watch parties, there's something for all Houstonians to enjoy. Your participation and excitement will help our city continue to be a welcoming home for birds. Keep up with Bird Week on social media using #HoustonBirdWeek! 

If you would like to volunteer at Houston Bird Week events, please email birdweek@houstonaudubon.org. 

Come help Houston Audubon clean up the beach as part of a state-wide effort to turn the tide against marine debris and clean up our coastline! Not only will this activity reduce the amount of plastics that our shorebirds and wildlife are exposed to, but clean-ups provide great opportunities to witness the wildlife of Bolivar, the activity on the ship channel, and experience hands-on conservation. All ages are welcome. We hope you can join us!

Where:
Meet at the vehicular barrier located on the beach approximately ¾ mile west of Rettilon Rd.

Beach parking permits are not required during clean-ups.

Get Prepared:
• We will provide gloves and bags.
• Please bring an ample supply of ice water (in reusable bottles/coolers!) for yourself, and snacks if you wish. Houston Audubon will not be providing water for this event.
• We recommend you wear a hat, sunblock, sturdy footwear, and dress in layers for this volunteer event.
Be Covid safe. Please reference Adopt-A-Beach safety guidelines to know how to prepare.

Houston Bird Week was started in 2019 by Houston Audubon’s inaugural Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) to commemorate the organization’s 50th birthday. Houston Bird Week is about celebrating the important role Houston plays in the journey of billions of migratory birds and the everyday lives of our resident birds. (Did you know Houston was certified as a Bird City in 2020?)

Houston Audubon and local conservation partners arrange a week of events centered around our region’s birds and wildlife – from bird walks to mindfulness talks to watch parties, there's something for all Houstonians to enjoy. Your participation and excitement will help our city continue to be a welcoming home for birds. Keep up with Bird Week on social media using #HoustonBirdWeek! 

If you would like to volunteer at Houston Bird Week events, please email birdweek@houstonaudubon.org. 

Houston Bird Week was started in 2019 by Houston Audubon’s inaugural Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) to commemorate the organization’s 50th birthday. Houston Bird Week is about celebrating the important role Houston plays in the journey of billions of migratory birds and the everyday lives of our resident birds. (Did you know Houston was certified as a Bird City in 2020?)

Houston Audubon and local conservation partners arrange a week of events centered around our region’s birds and wildlife – from bird walks to mindfulness talks to watch parties, there's something for all Houstonians to enjoy. Your participation and excitement will help our city continue to be a welcoming home for birds. Keep up with Bird Week on social media using #HoustonBirdWeek! 

If you would like to volunteer at Houston Bird Week events, please email birdweek@houstonaudubon.org. 

3rd Monday of the month, September - April
4th Monday in May
7am - 10am
Houston Audubon Raptor and Education Center

Assist the education team with regular maintenance work including tending to the gardens, weeding and pruning in the prairie habitat and wooded areas, maintaining trails and repairing infrastructure; including moving and spreading gravel and repairing boardwalks and viewing platforms as needed. Tasks will also include occasional painting and heavy duty cleaning of the aviaries.

Volunteers of all skill levels welcome, some experience in carpentry, botany, or maintenance is certainly appreciated too!

Houston Audubon will supply all tools, but volunteers should plan to wear proper protective gear, including work gloves, masks, and eye protection as needed.

Register using the link below.

Houston Bird Week was started in 2019 by Houston Audubon’s inaugural Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) to commemorate the organization’s 50th birthday. Houston Bird Week is about celebrating the important role Houston plays in the journey of billions of migratory birds and the everyday lives of our resident birds. (Did you know Houston was certified as a Bird City in 2020?)

Houston Audubon and local conservation partners arrange a week of events centered around our region’s birds and wildlife – from bird walks to mindfulness talks to watch parties, there's something for all Houstonians to enjoy. Your participation and excitement will help our city continue to be a welcoming home for birds. Keep up with Bird Week on social media using #HoustonBirdWeek! 

If you would like to volunteer at Houston Bird Week events, please email birdweek@houstonaudubon.org. 

"The Fierce Beauty of Raptors" with Kristine Rivers

Houston Bird Week was started in 2019 by Houston Audubon’s inaugural Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) to commemorate the organization’s 50th birthday. Houston Bird Week is about celebrating the important role Houston plays in the journey of billions of migratory birds and the everyday lives of our resident birds. (Did you know Houston was certified as a Bird City in 2020?)

Houston Audubon and local conservation partners arrange a week of events centered around our region’s birds and wildlife – from bird walks to mindfulness talks to watch parties, there's something for all Houstonians to enjoy. Your participation and excitement will help our city continue to be a welcoming home for birds. Keep up with Bird Week on social media using #HoustonBirdWeek! 

If you would like to volunteer at Houston Bird Week events, please email birdweek@houstonaudubon.org. 

Houston Bird Week was started in 2019 by Houston Audubon’s inaugural Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) to commemorate the organization’s 50th birthday. Houston Bird Week is about celebrating the important role Houston plays in the journey of billions of migratory birds and the everyday lives of our resident birds. (Did you know Houston was certified as a Bird City in 2020?)

Houston Audubon and local conservation partners arrange a week of events centered around our region’s birds and wildlife – from bird walks to mindfulness talks to watch parties, there's something for all Houstonians to enjoy. Your participation and excitement will help our city continue to be a welcoming home for birds. Keep up with Bird Week on social media using #HoustonBirdWeek! 

If you would like to volunteer at Houston Bird Week events, please email birdweek@houstonaudubon.org. 

Houston Bird Week was started in 2019 by Houston Audubon’s inaugural Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) to commemorate the organization’s 50th birthday. Houston Bird Week is about celebrating the important role Houston plays in the journey of billions of migratory birds and the everyday lives of our resident birds. (Did you know Houston was certified as a Bird City in 2020?)

Houston Audubon and local conservation partners arrange a week of events centered around our region’s birds and wildlife – from bird walks to mindfulness talks to watch parties, there's something for all Houstonians to enjoy. Your participation and excitement will help our city continue to be a welcoming home for birds. Keep up with Bird Week on social media using #HoustonBirdWeek! 

If you would like to volunteer at Houston Bird Week events, please email birdweek@houstonaudubon.org. 

Smith Point Hawk Watch

Houston Bird Week was started in 2019 by Houston Audubon’s inaugural Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) to commemorate the organization’s 50th birthday. Houston Bird Week is about celebrating the important role Houston plays in the journey of billions of migratory birds and the everyday lives of our resident birds. (Did you know Houston was certified as a Bird City in 2020?)

Houston Audubon and local conservation partners arrange a week of events centered around our region’s birds and wildlife – from bird walks to mindfulness talks to watch parties, there's something for all Houstonians to enjoy. Your participation and excitement will help our city continue to be a welcoming home for birds. Keep up with Bird Week on social media using #HoustonBirdWeek! 

If you would like to volunteer at Houston Bird Week events, please email birdweek@houstonaudubon.org.