Parks
Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006
Purpose: To provide environmental education and to preserve the ecosystems with which Armand Bayou Nature Center has been entrusted.
8500 Bay Area Blvd.
P.O. Box 58828
Houston, Texas 77258
(281) 474-2551/fax: (281) 474-2552
abnc@abnc.org
Purpose: To protect and restore the richness and diversity of our waterways through activism, advocacy, collaboration and education. BPA monitors water quality, plans clean-ups for bayous, restores habitat, reviews permit application and sponsors seminars on flood reduction.
3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 529-6443/fax: (713) 529-6481
sroman@bayoupreservation.org
Purpose: To improve quality of life in the Houston region by providing independent research and communications for Houston’s tomorrow. The Institute explores practical approaches to urban policy questions to provide the region’s decision makers with the cutting edge research and analysis they need to make good choices about Houston’s future.
Purpose: The Hermann Park Conservancy is a citizens’ organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park, today and for generations to come.
Purpose: To provide nature education to people of all ages and to act as a haven and sanctuary for native plants and animals.
4501 Woodway Drive
Houston, Texas 77024
(713) 681-8433/Fax: (713) 681-1191
arbor@houstonarboretum.org
Purpose: Promote the conservation and appreciation of birds and wildlife habitat.
440 Wilchester Boulevard
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 932-1639/Fax: (713) 461-2911
info@houstonaudubon.org
Purpose: The Houston Parks Board creates, improves and protects parks for Houston. Publications: Annual Report.
Purpose: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center is a 275-acre, Harris County Precinct 4 nature park dedicated to environmental and natural history, education, wildlife conservation, and passive recreation.
Purpose: The Memorial Park Conservancy is dedicated to the preservation of the native habitat of Memorial Park for future generations; to public use, enjoyment, and education in accordance with the conditions of the conveyance to the city by the Hogg family; and to the on-going support of the Houston Parks Department. Publication: Our monthly electronic newsletter, Happening in the Park.
Purpose: To establish and maintain a versatile botanical facility for Houston and the greater Gulf Coast region, serving the general public, the horticulture industry, and the scientific community. Publication: Quarterly newsletter, Parkscape, published by Harris County Precinct 4 Parks. Programs: Various education programs offered throughout the year focused on gardening and plant related topics.
Purpose: To develop, in children and adults, life-long curiosity, understanding, and respect for nature. Publications: Quarterly newsletter; Nature At Your Doorstep: RealWorld Investigations for PriMary Students (book); Birds of Russ Pitman Park (pamphlet); Discovery Trail Guide (pamphlet).
Purpose: To cooperate in the enjoyment and study of nature; to further conservation of natural resources and foster interest in them, and to work toward the establishment and maintenance of natural sanctuaries and preserves.
Purpose: Working with the city, county, state, and community to preserve, enhance, increase, and celebrate area parks and green space; speaking out when parks are threatened; planting trees and wildflowers across the Houston area; initiating park preservation programs.
Purpose: A nonprofit organization for people interested in nature and dedicated to the study and protection of the environment.
Purpose: Dedicated to the orderly and organized planting of street trees along residential and commercial thoroughfares in Houston.