BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP – KAYAK TOURS
Date: Sun, Nov 23
Time: 9 – 11 am or 11:30 am – 1 pm
Location: For the 9 am tour, meet at 5000 Memorial Drive just west of Shepherd Drive. On street parking is available. For the 11:30 am tour, parking is available at City Parking Lot H (next to Fonde Recreation Center at Sabine Street and Memorial Drive).
Fee: $50 (includes kayak rental and tour); pre-registration & pre-payment required
Contact: register at (713) 752-0314, ext. 3; information at www.buffalobayou.org

Complete Description:
Paddlers will venture into the lushness of the bayou, exploring the urban oasis of Houston. Join us for one of our unique afternoon-guided paddling trips. The outfitter will be providing easy to use, solo sit-on-top recreational kayaks, “mini kayak lessons” and paddling and safety gear.
9 – 11 am: Paddle from Shepherd to Allen’s Landing and ending at Sabine-to-Bagby Promenade
11:30 am – 1 pm: Paddle from Sabine-to-Bagby to Allen’s Landing and ending at Shepherd Drive

HOUSTON ARBORETUM TADPOLE TROOPERS CLASS – FANTASTIC FISH (AGES 3 TO 5 WITH AN ADULT)
Date: Sat, Nov 22
Time: 9:00 – 10:15 am or 10:45 am – 12 pm
Location: Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Drive
Fee: $12 for members, $24 for non-members; pre-registration & pre-payment required
Contact: register at www.houstonarboretum.org or (713) 681-8433

Complete Description:
Discover how mosquito fish and other fish are very important insect controllers. Learn how to engage your child in a lifelong love of the outdoors.

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HOUSTON ARBORETUM NATURE 101 CLASS – INVERTEBRATES
Date: Sat, Nov 15
Time: 1 – 3 pm
Location: Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Drive
Fee: $25 per person; $10 for active Arboretum volunteers; register by Nov 12
Contact: register at www.houstonarboretum.org or (713) 681-8433

Complete Description:
No backbone, tiny brains; but these organisms dominate the world. Learn about the real rulers of the animal kingdom.

HOUSTON ARBORETUM ADULT EXCURSION – CANOE BUFFALO BAYOU WITH DON GREENE
Date: Sat, Nov 15
Time: 1 – 5 pm (mandatory pre-trip meeting Thu, Nov 13 at 7 pm at Arboretum)
Location: put in at the I-610 bridge and Woodway Drive; take out at Memorial and Shepherd Drive
Fee: $85 for members, $95 for non-members
Contact: register at www.houstonarboretum.org or (713) 681-8433

Complete Description:
Explore this special urban ecosystem as well as learn about conservation, wildlife, and water issues.

SIERRA CLUB – LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP
Date: Sat, Nov 15
Time: probably 11 am – 2 pm; please call for time
Location: Austin, TX; please call for specific location
Fee: probably none; but pre-registration required
Contact: register and obtain information at (512) 477-1729; information at www.texas.sierraclub.org

HOUSTON ARBORETUM NATURE 101 CLASS – AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES
Date: Sat, Nov 15
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Drive
Fee: $25 per person; $10 for active Arboretum volunteers; register by Nov 12
Contact: register at www.houstonarboretum.org or (713) 681-8433

Complete Description:
Learn about and learn to identify local amphibians and reptiles, such as frogs, toads, salamanders, anoles, turtles, and snakes.

YUCATAN BIRD FESTIVAL – BIRDS AND LANDSCAPES OF YUCATAN
Date: Thu, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 16
Time: please call or check website for schedule of events
Location: Merida and Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico
Fee: please call for conference and travel fees
Contact: For additional information, visit www.yucatanbird.org/mx or www.houstonaudubon.org/html/Toh2008ProgramSchedule.pdf.
To register, contact Rosy Gonzalez at info@yucatanbirds.org/mx or rosamglez@ninosycrias.org or call her at (52-999) 925-3947.
To make travel arrangements, visit www.mayanheritage.com.mx or call them at (999) 924-8283 or at (999) 924-8284.

BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP – 2ND SATURDAY BUFFALO BAYOU BOAT CRUISE
Date: Sat, Nov 8
Time: 10 am – 2 pm; 30-minute bayou cruises throughout the day
Location: boat picks up at Sabine Street Bridge North Boat Landing; parking available on Sabine Street Bridge and in City Lot H
Fee: $5 adults, $3 children ages 4 – 12; no reservations required
Contact: (713) 752-0314 ext. 4 or www.buffalobayou.org; no reservations required

Complete Description:
Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along the bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even the occasional alligator.

HOUSTON ARBORETUM TADPOLE TROOPERS CLASS – FANTASTIC FISH (AGES 3 TO 5 WITH AN ADULT)
Date: Sat, Nov 8
Time: 9 – 10:15 am or 10:45 am – 12 pm (3 – 5 yrs with an adult), or 2 – 3:15 pm (age 5 with an adult)
Location: Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Drive
Fee: $12 for members, $24 for non-members; pre-registration & pre-payment required
Contact: register at www.houstonarboretum.org or (713) 681-8433

Complete Description:
Discover how mosquito fish and other fish are very important insect controllers. Learn how to engage your child in a lifelong love of the outdoors.

HOUSTON ARBORETUM NATURE EXPLORERS CLASS – MIXIN’ AND FIXIN’ OUTDOOR TREATS (AGES 5 TO
Date: Sat, Nov 8
Time: 9 – 11 am or 1 – 3 pm
Location: Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Drive
Fee: $15 for members, $30 for non-members; pre-registration & pre-payment required
Contact: register at www.houstonarboretum.org or (713) 681-8433

Complete Description:
Learn how to prepare food in nature and eat what you make; learn to build a campfire.

HOUSTON ARBORETUM ECO TRACKERS CLASS – S’MORES AND MORE! (AGES 9 TO 12)
Date: Sat, Nov 8
Time: 9 – 11 am
Location: Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Drive
Fee: $15 for members, $30 for non-members; pre-registration & pre-payment required
Contact: register at www.houstonarboretum.org or (713) 681-8433

Complete Description:
Learn techniques for cooking meals outdoors and try your hand at building a campfire.

THE PARK PEOPLE- “DAY OF THE DEAD” FUNDRAISER
Date: Friday, Nov 7
Time: 8pm-10pm
Location: East Side
Fee: call for details
Contact: 713-942-7275 or www.parkpeople.org

HOUSTON ARBORETUM TADPOLE TROOPERS CLASS – FANTASTIC FISH (AGES 3 TO 5 WITH AN ADULT)
Date: Fri, Nov 7
Time: 10:30 – 11:45 am
Location: Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Drive
Fee: $12 for members, $24 for non-members; pre-registration & pre-payment required
Contact: register at www.houstonarboretum.org or (713) 681-8433

Complete Description:
Discover how mosquito fish and other fish are very important insect controllers. Learn how to engage your child in a lifelong love of the outdoors.

RECYCLING AT DISCOVERY GREEN
Date: Saturdays
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney
Fee: FREE
Contact: Susanne Theis, Programming Director, 713.800.4704 susanne@discoverygreen.com

Complete Description:

Bring aluminum, plastic, glass and paper to recycle at Discovery Green on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. The recycling container is located at McKinney and Crawford. There’s no need to sort; park in the commercial loading zone to unload only, or park at a metered space to enjoy the park while recycling.

www.discoverygreen.com