ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER – FARM LIFE DEMONSTRATION (HERBS)
Date: Sun, Dec 30
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Location: 8500 Bay Area Blvd.
Fee: none
Contact: (281) 474-2551 or www.abnc.org

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER – NATURAL HISTORY DEMONSTRATION
Date: Sun, Dec 30
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Location: 8500 Bay Area Blvd.
Fee: none
Contact: (281) 474-2551 or www.abnc.org

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER – SUNSET CRUISE PONTOON BOAT ECO TOUR
Date: Sat, Dec 29
Time: 4 – 5:30 pm
Location: meet at Bay Area Park boat launch
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members; pre-registration required
Contact: register at (281) 474-2551; information at www.abnc.org

Complete Description:
Join us for a relaxing and educational trip on the bayou in the cool of the evening. Sunset on the water is a peaceful experience as you observe the wildlife of Armand Bayou.

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER – FARM LIFE INTERPRETATION
Date: Sat, Dec 29
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Location: 8500 Bay Area Blvd.
Fee: none
Contact: (281) 474-2551 or www.abnc.org

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER – GUIDED TRAIL HIKE
Date: Sat, Dec 29
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Location: 8500 Bay Area Blvd.
Fee: none
Contact: (281) 474-2551 or www.abnc.org

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER – BREAKFAST ON THE BAYOU PONTOON BOAT ECO TOUR
Date: Sat, Dec 29
Time: 8 – 9:30 am
Location: meet at Bay Area Park boat launch
Fee: $20 for members, $25 for non-members; pre-registration required
Contact: register at (281) 474-2551; information at www.abnc.org

Complete Description:
Observe wildlife searching for their breakfast on the bayou as you enjoy your own pastry, juice, and coffee breakfast. This trip through the heart of the nature center presents an uncommon opportunity to watch and learn about bayou life.

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT – SEA RIM STATE PARK
Date: Sat, Dec 29
Time: meet at 7 am
Location: meet outside the Olde Tyme Diner at the corner at the stop sign on Highway 87 in Sabine Pass
Fee: Yes, small fee; usually $5 per person
Contact: John Whittle at (409) 722-4193. E-mails available at www.houstonaudubon.org.

Complete Description:
This count includes Sea Rim SP, Texas Point NWR, and Sabine Pass area.

HOUSTON ZOO ONE-DAY WINTER CAMP – ASIAN EXCURSION (AGES 4-12)
Date: Fri, Dec 28
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Location: Houston Zoo, 1513 North MacGregor
Fee: $55 per day per camper; pre-registration and pre-payment required
Contact: register at www.houstonzoo.org or (713) 533-6550

Complete Description:
Discover the wildlife that resides on the world’s largest continent. Explore the depths of the rainforest and the peaks of snow-covered mountain tops to uncover some of the most intriguing creatures on earth.

NATURE DISCOVERY CENTER – WINTER BREAK CAMP – AWESOME ARMADILLOS (AGES 5-10)
Date: Thu, Dec 27
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Location: 7112 Newcastle
Fee: $40 for members, $50 for non-members; pre-registration required
Contact: register at (713) 667-6550; information at www.naturediscoverycenter.org

Complete Description:
Bring a lunch. No pre- or post- care provided.

HOUSTON ZOO ONE-DAY WINTER CAMP – ZOOPENDOUS ART (AGES 6 – 9)
Date: Thu, Dec 27
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Location: Houston Zoo, 1513 N. MacGregor
Fee: $55 per day per camper; pre-registration and pre-payment required
Contact: register at www.houstonzoo.org or (713) 533-6550

Complete Description:
Explore a tropical rainforest and discover the plants and animals that live in this diverse ecosystem as we create our own rainforest environment through drawing, painting, collage, and 3-dimensional art.

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT – TRINITY RIVER
Date: Wed, Dec 26
Time: meet at 7 am
Location: meet at Valero Gas Station at corner of Hwy 105 and Hwy 321
Fee: Yes, small fee; usually $5 per person
Contact: Stuart Marcus at (936) 336-9786 or (936) 336-3610

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER – GUIDED TRAIL HIKE
Date: Sun, Dec 23
Time: 2 – 3 pm
Location: 8500 Bay Area Blvd.
Fee: none
Contact: (281) 474-2551 or www.abnc.org

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER – NATURAL HISTORY DEMONSTRATION (BATS) AND FARM LIFE DEMONSTRATION (HOW TO MAKE CHEESE)
Date: Sun, Dec 23
Time: 1- 4 pm
Location: 8500 Bay Area Blvd.
Fee: none
Contact: (281) 474-2551 or www.abnc.org

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER – SUNSET CRUISE PONTOON BOAT ECO TOUR
Date: Sat, Dec 22
Time: 4 – 5:30 pm
Location: meet at Bay Area Park boat launch
Fee: $15 for members, $20 for non-members; pre-registration required
Contact: register at (281) 474-2551; information at www.abnc.org

Complete Description:
Join us for a relaxing and educational trip on the bayou in the cool of the evening. Sunset on the water is a peaceful experience as you observe the wildlife of Armand Bayou.

JESSE H. JONES PARK AND NATURE CENTER – SUNDAY AFTERNOON BOOK AND MOVIE CLUB: POLAR EXPRESS
Date: Sat, Dec 22
Time: 2 pm
Location: 20634 Kenswick Drive
Fee: none
Contact: (281) 446-8588 or www.hcp4.net/jones

Complete Description:
Kids are invited to watch the movie Polar Express and hear excerpts from the book in the nature center. For ages 5 – 12.

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER – NATURAL HISTORY DEMONSTRATION (MICROWORLD) AND FARM LIFE DEMONSTRATION (HOW TO MAKE ROPE)
Date: Sat, Dec 22
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Location: 8500 Bay Area Blvd.
Fee: none
Contact: (281) 474-2551 or www.abnc.org

ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER – GUIDED TRAIL HIKE
Date: Sat, Dec 22
Time: 10 – 11 am
Location: 8500 Bay Area Blvd.
Fee: none
Contact: (281) 474-2551 or www.abnc.org