Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Bayou Buddies is a membership and events group made up of young professionals dedicated to the Partnership’s mission to transform and revitalize Buffalo Bayou, Houston’s greatest natural resource.  Becoming a Bayou Buddy is a great way to meet people who share this common interest.  Through a variety of events both social and educational, Bayou Buddies strives to inspire future generations of Buffalo Bayou supporters. 

As a Bayou Buddy, you will be asked to help our efforts to increase awareness and users of Buffalo Bayou by engaging your friends and colleagues and encouraging them to lend support to this effort!

JOIN BAYOU BUDDIES

The Bayou Buddies invite you to become a member of our young professional organization dedicated to enhancing Houston's historic waterway.

By joining the Bayou Buddies, you will have the opportunity to be part of the revitalization and transformation of the Buffalo Bayou. 

Bayou Buddies Mission:
The Bayou Buddies, an affiliate of Buffalo Bayou Partnership, is dedicated to enhancing Houston’s historic waterway, and raising awareness of Buffalo Bayou among Houston’s young professional community.

Bayou Buddies Membership Benefits:
-  Free entrance to most Bayou Buddies Happy Hours and events
- Subscription to Bayou Briefs quarterly newsletter and monthly e-newsletters

- 2 passes aboard the Partnership’s pontoon boat, Spirit of the Bayou

- Invitation to all Buffalo Bayou Partnership events and volunteer activities

Membership Opportunities:
- $50 per individual
- $90 per couple

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Mail In Membership Form

Buffalo Bayou Partnership

ATTN: Jennifer Gaines
1113 Vine St. #200
Houston, Texas 77002

For more information please contact Jennifer Gaines: jgaines@buffalobayou.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bayou Buddies Kayak Tour

Saturday, March 31, 2012 1-4 pm @ Sabine Promenade

Cost: $40

Private kayak tour led by Bayou Buddy Steering Committee member and Houston Canoe Club member Pete Simpson.  Departs from Sabine Promenade, winding through Sabine Promenade, Sesquicentennial Park, Allen’s Landing and on into the industrial relics of the East End.  Space is limited.  Please contact Jennifer Gaines at 713.752.0314 ext 5. to reserve your spot today! 

BAYOU BASH

Saturday, April 14, 2012 1-4 pm @ Sabine Promenade

Join over 400 bayou friends for live music, pontoon boat rides, crawfish, libations, lawn games, and more, along the banks of Buffalo Bayou.  Ticket sales and more information coming soon! 

For sponsorship information, please contact Jennifer Gaines, jgaines@buffalobayou.org or 713-752-0314 ext. 5. 

Brian O'Neill's Running Club Weekly 5K

Every Tuesday - 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Brian O’Neill’s - 5555 Morningside Drive

Every Wednesday – 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Block 7 Wine Bar – 720 Shepherd Dr

Free

Brian O'Neill's Running Club has selected Buffalo Bayou Partnership as one of its charities. Show your appreciation by attending one of their weekly Tuesday or Wednesday night 5K runs. The weekly runs are free and start at Brian O’Neill’s (Tuesday – run around Rice University) or Block 7 (Wednesday – run along Buffalo Bayou!).  After your run, enjoy nibbles and meet new friends!     For more information

PAST EVENTS

Holiday Mix and Mingle at MKT Bar

Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 6:00pm until 8:00pm

Phoenicia MKT Bar - 1001 Austin Street, Houston, TX 77010

Free for Bayou Buddy members. $10 donation for non-members.

BAYOU BASH

Saturday, April 9, 2011 1-4 pm @ Sabine Promenade

Over 400 attendees enjoyed live music from band 4 AM, pontoon boat rides, crawfish, libations, photo booth, lawn games, and kayak demonstrations, along the bayou. Thanks to everyone who attended and supported Bayou Buddies biggest fundraiser of the year!  We look forward to doing it again in 2012!  

THANK YOU to our generous sponsors:

Katy Optiks

Allen, Boone, Humphries, Robinson, LLP

Bayou Buddies Steering Committee

City of Houston Convention and Entertainment Facilities Department

CJ White Foundation

Data Display Audio Visual

Gigi’s Asian Bistro  

Home Start Capital

LESCO Architectural Lighting

Terry Peng and Courtney Votaw
TBG Partners
Brian Thorp

United Airlines

Special thanks to: 
Austin Canoe and Kayak

Brian O'Neill's Running Club
LADD Photography

Saint Arnold’s Brewing Company

Say Cheese for Fun

Sprinkles Cupcakes

TNT Shirts Co Inc.

Whole Foods Market

Yelp

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RAFFLE ITEMS from:

Alley Theater

Aqua Hand Car Wash and Detail

Austin Canoe and Kayak

Annette Hedrick Designs

Bayou City Welding

Brian O’Neill’s Running Club

Cari-fit.com

CuraYoga

Edible Earth Resources/Jeff Millikin

Houston Astros

Houston Grand Opera

Katy Optiks

Ladd Photography

lululemon

Memorial Herman Wellness Center

Mockingbird Bistro

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Old Smokey

Society for the Performing Arts

Stanton’s City Bites

Theater Under The Stars

The Black Labrador

Whole Earth Provisions

A Shot of Love with TQLA - 4601 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, 77007

February 9th  -  5:30 - 7:30 pm

Free for members.  $10 non-members.  Includes first drink and nibbles courtesy of TQLA. 

Bring in Valentine’s Day the right way with fun, fitness, philanthropy…and Jose Cuervo!  Join Bayou Buddies and Brian O’Neill’s Running Club.  All proceeds benefit Buffalo Bayou Partnership.