Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
2023-07-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-09-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-09-13 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) and 12 more dates | bird-grasshopper
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk through the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature.
Walk departs at 6:30pm at 105 Sabine Street and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours.
NEW: The first Wednesday of every month, translator Marcella Cabrera will join the group to offer the guided walk in Spanish.
NUEVO: El primer miércoles de cada mes, la traductora Marcella Cabrera se unirá al grupo para ofrecer la caminata guiada en español.
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Nature Walking Tour
2023-09-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-10-21 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-11-18 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
Learn about native plants and the insects that pollinate them along Buffalo Bayou! Follow along this discovery tour of Houston’s historic waterway ecosystem with Nancy Greig, founding director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center (now retired). An avid natural historian “jack of all trades”, she has particular interest in plants and insects, but birds, mammals, herps and fish are all on her radar. At home she keeps busy with a butterfly garden, honey bee hives, and purple martin houses.
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Ghosts and Ghouls on the Go: Halloween Wellness Walk
2023-10-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
Put on your costume and lace up your sneakers! You’re invited to a Halloween-themed stroll through Buffalo Bayou Park led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. This frightfully fun stroll is sure to leave you feeling bewitched. Bonus: Friendly leashed dogs are welcome!
Walk departs at 6:30pm at 105 Sabine Street and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours.
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Tinsel Trek: Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
2023-12-13 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
Bundle up in your festive attire and tie up those walking boots! Join us for an enchanting Tinsel Trek, a holiday-themed wellness walk led by Laura Conely of Urban Paths. This trek is sure to light up your spirits! Get ready to stroll through a winter wonderland adorned with twinkling lights.
Whether you’re a brisk walker or a leisurely stroller, our Tinsel Trek is the perfect way to enjoy the holiday season while staying active. Let’s walk, talk, and be merry! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the season’s cheer with every step!
Walk departs at 6:30pm at 105 Sabine Street and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours.
Free Registration

Tinsel Trek 2.0: Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
2023-12-20 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
Bundle up in your festive attire and tie up those walking boots! Join us for the second Tinsel Trek, a holiday-themed wellness walk led by Laura Conely of Urban Paths. This trek is sure to light up your spirits! Get ready to stroll through a winter wonderland adorned with twinkling lights.
Whether you’re a brisk walker or a leisurely stroller, our Tinsel Trek is the perfect way to enjoy the holiday season while staying active. Let’s walk, talk, and be merry! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the season’s cheer with every step!
Walk departs at 6:30pm at 105 Sabine Street and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours.
Free Registration

Nature Walking Tour
2024-03-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-04-20 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
Learn about native plants and the insects that pollinate them along Buffalo Bayou! Follow along this discovery tour of Houston’s historic waterway ecosystem with Nancy Greig, founding director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center (now retired). An avid natural historian “jack of all trades”, she has particular interest in plants and insects, but birds, mammals, herps, and fish are all on her radar. At home she keeps busy with a butterfly garden, honey bee hives, and purple martin houses.
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Summer Species: Butterfly Walk
2024-05-18 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | JACKSON HILL BRIDGE
May 17 Update: This butterfly walk will proceed as planned despite Thursday’s storm!
We’re fluttering into summer with a series of nature walks exploring this year’s Summer Species, butterflies! Learn about local butterfly species, life cycle, and habitat on this discovery tour of Buffalo Bayou with Nancy Greig, founding director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center (now retired). An avid natural historian “jack of all trades”, she has a particular interest in native plants and insects. At home she keeps busy with a butterfly garden, honeybee hives, and purple martin houses.
This inaugural Butterfly Walk includes an artist talk with Michelle Matthews, creator of The Houston Monarch Story, an educational art piece located in the pollinator prairie near Jackson Hill Bridge. Members of BBP’s Conservation team will also be on site to answer questions.
Additional Information:
Meet at Jackson Hill Bridge (on the Allen Parkway side) just east of Flora Restaurant.
Parking is recommended at the 300 block of Jackson Hill Street off Memorial Drive. More information available here.
Walking tours are 90 minutes and cover approximately 3 miles. Comfortable clothing and good walking shoes recommended.
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Summer Species: Butterfly Walk
2024-06-15 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | JACKSON HILL BRIDGE
We’re fluttering into summer with a series of nature walks exploring this year’s Summer Species, butterflies! Learn about local butterfly species, life cycle, and habitat on this discovery tour of Buffalo Bayou with Nancy Greig, founding director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center (now retired). An avid natural historian “jack of all trades”, she has a particular interest in native plants and insects. At home she keeps busy with a butterfly garden, honeybee hives, and purple martin houses.
Additional Information:
Meet at Jackson Hill Bridge (on the Allen Parkway side) just east of Flora Restaurant.
Parking is recommended at the 300 block of Jackson Hill Street off Memorial Drive. More information available here.
Walking tours are 90 minutes and cover approximately 3 miles. Comfortable clothing and good walking shoes recommended.
RSVP
