Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Monthly Volunteer Workday
2023-05-20 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | TX
Please note: This event is now at capacity. Feel free to sign up for next month’s volunteer workday on June 17.
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 am
Parking: City Lot H
Check-In Location: Contact volunteer@buffalobayou.org for location details
Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for community-wide volunteer days at Buffalo Bayou Park happening the third Saturday of each month. Whether volunteering as an individual or a small group, your efforts will lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy.
Individuals can register by completing our online waiver. Small groups can reserve spaces and larger groups can schedule another day during the month by emailing volulnteer@buffalobayou.org.
Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: trash pick-up, mulching and weed removal. We do ask that all volunteers bring their own work gloves. All other necessary work tools will be provided by BBP.
To sign up, please read the Volunteer Information packet and complete an online Volunteer Waiver with the event date.
Volunteer Information Packet
Volunteer Waiver
Questions? Contact Steve Parker by email (volunteer@buffalobayou.org) or by phone 713-752-0314 ext. 206.

We are implementing additional safety measures due to COVID including:

Limiting the number of people for each of our activities
Proper social distancing will be maintained
Participants are required to bring their own Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to be worn at all times and provide their own sanitation items
Disposable gloves will be available

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New Moon Sound Healing Meditation
2023-05-19 18:00 - 18:45 | BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
The moon cycle is a theme throughout the design of Buffalo Bayou Park, from the Lunar Cycle Lighting along the trails to the moon pattern-cut columns along the Carruth pedestrian bridge. Now, park visitors can observe monthly New Moon Meditations in the Buffalo Bayou Cistern.
The new moon is commonly known as a time to initiate beginnings. This sound healing meditation series will feature the use of singing bowls and wind chimes to encourage mindfulness and connectivity. Guests should bring their own cushion or mat. New Moon Meditation is led by Saumil Manek with Union is Creation.

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Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park (Benefitting BBP) - 2023
2023-05-18 18:00 - 21:00 | MARKET SQUARE PARK, 301 Milam St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
This event has passed. View Blanket Bingo for 2024 here.
This popular park favorite is back! Join us for an exciting new season of Blanket Bingo, benefiting Market Square Park and Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of fun, music and great prizes! $10 admission (cash only) includes one bingo packet (approx. 9 games). Additional games and daubers can be purchased for $1 each. Packets will go on sale at 6 PM and Bingo will begin at 7 PM.
This event has been known to sell out, so be sure to get to the park early to secure your chances. No reservations; first come, first served.

Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
2023-05-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-05-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-05-03 18:30 - 20:00 | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
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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Sound Healing Meditation
2023-05-14 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-05-13 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-05-07 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-05-06 10:00 - 10:45 | BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Find your center and practice meditation in the spacious and tranquil Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Offered in collaboration with Union is Creation, this meditation series will feature the use of singing bowls and wind chimes to encourage mindfulness and connectivity.
Guests should bring their own cushions or mats and water only in a non-glass container. No food or non-water drinks are allowed inside the Cistern. Sound Healing Meditation can be loud for those with sensitive hearing. Earplugs will be available for purchase in the visitor’s center.
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Bat Boat Tour
2023-05-13 19:20 - 20:50, 2023-05-12 19:20 - 20:50 | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Sail the scenic waterway on a 90-minute, guided tour from downtown to Waugh Drive Bridge and back to watch the emergence of the 250,000+ Mexican free-tailed bats that live under the bridge.

Our knowledgeable guide will share details about the bats’ eating patterns, behavior and contributions to the bayou’s ecosystem. Space is limited, and boat tours fill up fast. Boat departs 45 minutes before sunset.

Please note, kids must be at least four years old to board the pontoon boat.
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Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
2023-05-13 10:00 - 14:00 | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
These 45-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the evening with your family and friends. Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator on the banks.
Tours leave on the hour beginning at 10am and ending at 2pm.
Cost:

Adults: $15
Children: $12 (ages 4-12)

Departure location: Allen’s Landing, 1019 Commerce St., Houston, TX 77002
Weather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat.
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Sunset Yoga
2023-05-11 18:30 - 19:15 | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Wind down with Sunset Yoga on Buffalo Bayou! From April through September, we’re partnering with The Breathing Room to offer a series of evening yoga sessions on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Yogis of all ages and levels are welcome to enjoy this 45-minute session along with golden-hour views of downtown from The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. Bring your own mat. Reusable water bottles are encouraged.
Cost: Suggested $10 donation to Buffalo Bayou Partnership
Parking is available at 105 Sabine Street. See other parking options here.
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Excursiones en español en el barco ponton de BBP
2023-05-06 10:00 - 14:00 | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
A Spanish interpreter will be on board for these tours / Un intérprete de español estará a bordo para estos tours.
Cost:

Adults: $15
Children: $12 (ages 4-12)*

Hours: 10am-2pm (45 minute boat rides) The last tour leaves at 1pm.
Please note that boat tours depart promptly at the designated time.
Departure location: 1019 Commerce Street (at Main Street), go down the stairs (to your left of the 3-story brown brick building). The pontoon will be at the pier.
These 45-minute boat rides are a great way to spend time with family and friends. Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide across the waters of Buffalo Bayou. Spot graceful herons, jumping fish and even an alligator at the water’s edge.
*Children under 4 years old are not allowed on boat tours.

Costo:

Adultos: $15
Niños: $12 (edades 4-12)*

Horario: 10am-2pm (paseos en bote de 45 minutos) El último tour sale a las 1pm.
Tenga en cuenta que los recorridos en barco salen puntualmente a la hora designada.
Lugar de salida: 1019 Commerce Street (en Main Street), baje las escaleras (a su izquierda del edificio de ladrillo de color marrón de 3 pisos). El pontón estará en el muelle.
Estos paseos en bote de 45 minutos son una excelente manera de pasar tiempo con su familia y amigos. Escápese del bullicio de la ciudad y disfrute de la brisa fresca mientras se desliza por las aguas de Buffalo Bayou. Observe garzas elegantes, peces saltadores e incluso un caimán en las orillas del agua.
*Los niños menores de 4 años no están permitidos en excursiones en barco.
Si el tiempo lo permite. Se requiere reservación.
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Books on the Bayou / Libros sobre el Bayou
2023-05-06 09:00 - 09:45 | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Join us for a fun, free story time event for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (best for 6 months – 4 years) and their parents/caregivers! There will be silly stories, rhymes, and songs, along with fun for the whole family!
Books on the Bayou will be held on the first Saturday of each month at the Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area in Buffalo Bayou Park.
Cost: Free
Time:
· 9am – Story time in English and Spanish
Meeting location: Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area (next to The Water Works at 105 Sabine St.)
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¡Únase a nosotros para un evento divertido y gratuito a la hora del cuento para bebés, niños pequeños y preescolares (mejor para 6 meses a 4 años) y sus padres / cuidadores! Habrá historias, rimas y canciones.
Books on the Bayou se llevará a cabo el primer sábado de cada mes en el Área de Juegos Naturales Barbara Fish Daniel en Buffalo Bayou Park.
Costo: Gratis
Horario:
• 9am – Hora del cuento en inglés y español
Lugar de reunión: Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area (junto a The Water Works en 105 Sabine St.)
Free Registration / Registro Gratuito

Reimagining Urban Spaces: Graffiti at Turkey Bend
2023-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 | TX
Get a sneak peek of BBP’s dramatic East End destination, Turkey Bend! The tour will be followed by a panel discussion of the role graffiti plays in helping us understand the past and envision the future of urban spaces. Turkey Bend is a former industrial site that will become a cultural and recreational hub within Buffalo Bayou East. Complete with a warehouse, tunnel, and waterfront wharf, this site has accumulated layers of graffiti over the years. Panelists will discuss the creation, curation, and preservation of graffiti as well as share initial plans for this unique destination.
Generous support provided by The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation. Buffalo Bayou Partnership is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
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Sound Healing Meditation
2023-04-30 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-04-29 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-04-23 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-04-22 10:00 - 10:45 | Second Saturday Boat Ride

Bat Boat Tour
2023-04-29 19:10 - 20:40, 2023-04-28 19:10 - 20:40 | Sound Healing Meditation

Crossing Buffalo Bayou
2023-04-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Sound Healing Meditation
Often referred to as the Bayou City, Houston has more bridges than many of us realize. This tour explores the aesthetics, engineering, and history of some of the 14 bridges that cross Buffalo Bayou from Allen’s Landing downtown to the Port of Houston.
Cost: $40/person
Departure location: 1019 Commerce Street (at Main Street), go down the cascading stairs (on your left of the 3-story brown brick building). The pontoon boat will be docked at the wharf.
Weather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat.
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Sunset Yoga
2023-04-27 18:30 - 19:15 | bird-grasshopper

Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
2023-04-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-04-19 18:30 - 20:00 | bird-grasshopper

*Canceled* Pollinator Walk Along Buffalo Bayou
2023-04-22 09:00 - 10:30 | TX
Please note: This event has been canceled.
Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other creatures transfer pollen among flowers, enabling the incredible diversity of plants on our planet to flower and fruit. Dr. Gabriela Sosa, BBP’s Conservation Manager, and Brandi Keller from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, will lead you on a walk to identify those native plants and flowers that attract the necessary pollinators that the Buffalo Bayou ecosystem relies on.
Cost: $5 per person
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New Moon Sound Healing Meditation
2023-04-19 18:00 - 18:45 | Second Saturday Boat Ride

Breakfast on Buffalo Bayou
2023-04-18 07:30 - 09:30 | bird-grasshopper
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a new annual fundraising event featuring thought leaders in the fields of urban planning, park and public space development, and landscape design.
This inaugural breakfast will feature Robert Hammond, Co-Founder and former Executive Director of Friends of the High Line, in conversation with Mimi Swartz, Author and Executive Editor of Texas Monthly. Individual tickets are $150 and $500. Tables for 10 guests are $2,500 and $5,000.
Online ticket sales are now closed. Please email Lmcburnett@buffalobayou.org with questions.
Parking available at The Water Works and Fonde Recreation Center.
Robert Hammond is the President and Chief Strategy Officer for Therme Group US, after serving for over two decades as Co-Founder and Executive Director of the High Line where he led the transformation of an abandoned elevated railway line in Manhattan into an iconic urban park. Under his leadership, the High Line grew to become one of the most beloved public spaces in the United States, attracting eight million annual visitors with its innovative design, public art program, and community programming. Inspiring adaptive reuse projects around the world, Hammond created the High Line Network to foster community and share best practices among leaders of other infrastructure renewal projects. He was also instrumental in building youth and educational partnerships to engage young New Yorkers as environmental stewards and civic leaders. He has won over two dozen national and international awards for his work.
A certified Vedic meditation teacher, Hammond has served as a consultant or advisor for myriad companies and organizations, including the Times Square Alliance, Alliance for the Arts, and the National Cooperative Bank. He served as an ex-officio member of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees, as well as Liberty Expedia, a formerly publicly traded travel company. He currently serves on the boards for Little Island, Grounded Solutions Network, and the San Antonio Museum of Art.
