The Currents Members-only Glenwood Cemetery Tour
2019-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Cistern
We’re celebrating the month of Halloween with a special (but not spooky) cemetery tour!
Members of The Currents, Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s YP Group are invited to a discounted tour of the historic Glenwood Cemetery, Buffalo Bayou Park’s next door neighbor!
Led by docents of Preservation Houston, the group will learn about key facts and historic figures buried in one of Texas’ most beautiful burial grounds. PH has been doing this tour for over 30 years!
$5/person for members (normally $15)
Members, email Jessica at jmcfall@buffalobayou.org to get the link to register.
Not a member? Sign up for The Currents today to join this and other unique opportunities like this! https://buffalobayou.org/support/the-currents/
About Glenwood Cemetery
Designed in the tradition of other romantic rural cemetery parks of the 19th century, Glenwood’s beautiful landscape and towering trees provide the visitor a place of quiet respite just one mile west of downtown Houston. Glenwood’s collection of statuary and monuments are reminders of Houston’s rich history and the men and women who shaped it. Included among them are the last President of the Republic of Texas, four Governors, and more than twenty Houston Mayors, along with founders of major oil companies, religious and professional leaders, and others who have made significant contributions to Houston.
Glenwood Cemetery comprises approximately 84 acres, of which 18 acres are reserved for future development ensuring that Glenwood will continue to serve future generations of Houstonians with dignity, respect and compassion.
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Wine Tasting with Nice Winery
2019-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Volunteer
Winemaker, Ryan Levy, a certified sommelier, wine educator, and Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, will lead guests through a discussion of his award-winning wines while taking in exceptional views of Buffalo Bayou’s lush landscape from our pontoon boat. One of his wines was recently awarded Best of Show out of 3,000 wines in the Houston Rodeo Wine Competition! A selection of cheeses will also be served. Learn more about Nice Winery‘s wine-making and vineyards in advance. Only 20 seats available.
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Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
2019-10-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2019-11-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Volunteer
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon or evening with your family. Escape from 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 sunning on the banks.
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours depart from Allen’s Landing, 1001 Commerce St. Houston, TX 77002.
$7 for adults / $5 for children (age 4-12)*
*Children under age 4 are not permitted on boat tours

Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours run from 10am – 2pm with the last tour departing at 1:30 pm.

Reservations are required.
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Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan Celebration
2019-10-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Sound Healing Meditation
Photo credit: Michael Van Valkenburg Associates
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership to celebrate the launch of the Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan! We will be celebrating a vision for Buffalo Bayou East which includes parks, trails and unique destinations.

12-4pm (presentation at 12:30pm)
Performances by Annika Chambers Band + Roberto Rodriguez and Mas Pulpo + Break Free Hip Hop
Face Painting + Kid’s Crafts
Free bicycle helmets to the first 100 attendees!
Food Trucks + Saint Arnold’s Beer and Root Beer
Bike Valet provided by BikeHouston (located at 5303 Navigation)
Port Houston Fireboat Show at 1:30pm

Free and open to all!

Parking map:
(Downloaded the parking map here.)

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Celebremos en una visión a Buffalo Bayou East
2019-10-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Sound Healing Meditation, TX
Autor de la foto: Michael Van Valkenburg Associates
Únete a Buffalo Bayou Partnership para festejar el lanzamiento del Plan Maestro Buffalo Bayou East el sábado, 26 de octubre, 2019 a partir de las 12pm-4pm (presentación 12:30pm) en 5803 Navigation Boulevard al lado del Waterfront.
*Actuaciones de Annika Chambers Band y Roberto Rodriguez and Mas Pulpo
*Pinta caritas
*manualidades para niños
*cascos gratis para montar bicicletas a las primeras 100 personas!
* Food Trucks
*Saint Arnold’s Beer and Root Beer
* Gratis y abierto a todo el publico

Buffalo Bayou Park and Beyond: Panel Discussion
2019-10-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Monthly Volunteer Day
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) will receive the 2019 Rudy Bruner Award Silver Medal for the transformation of Buffalo Bayou Park during a presentation on October 28. Following the presentation by Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence Director Anne-Marie Lubenau, a panel discussion will highlight Buffalo Bayou Park and proposed improvements along Buffalo Bayou east of downtown.
Co-sponsored by AIA Houston and BBP, the panel will include Anne-Marie Lubenau; Guy Hagstette, Vice President of Parks & Civic Projects at the Kinder Foundation; Cary Hirschstein, Partner at HR&A; and Scott McCready, Principal of SWA Group.
The panel will be moderated by Bill Fulton, Director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research. The event is free and open to the public.
6-6:30pm: Reception
6:30-7:30pm: Presentation and Panel Discussion
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Cancelled: Ghosts on the Bayou Boat Ride
2019-10-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Volunteer
Due to impending bad weather, we are canceling this year’s Ghosts on the Bayou Boat Tours. Apologies for any inconvenience!

Celebrate Halloween with a boat ride along Buffalo Bayou! Guide Andrew Groocock will share spoOOooky stories and haunted tales of our historic waterway during a 1.5-hour cruise.

Costumes are encouraged in keeping with the Halloween spirit!

$50/person

Beer from Saint Arnold Brewing Company and light bites provided.

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Landscape Design Walking Tour from Eleanor Tinsley Park
2019-11-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Homey
Buffalo Bayou Park is an award-winning park for many reasons – and one of those reasons, including its thoughtful and resilient design. What were the considerations and obstacles in planning for this 160-acre green space in the heart of Houston’s floodplain? Find out firsthand on this walking tour led by Scott McCready, Principal of SWA Group, one of the team leads on the landscape design of Buffalo Bayou Park.
FREE
Attendees will meet at Eleanor Tinsley Park.
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Explore East: Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
2019-11-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Bat Boat Tour
Spend an afternoon exploring Buffalo Bayou East by boat! Come out for a free 30-minute boat tour and learn how BBP will transform Houston’s historic waterway east of downtown with parks, trails and cultural destinations.*
Tours will take place on Sunday, November 3 and Saturday, November 9 from 1-4pm (last boat tour departs at 3:30pm).
Registration now required! Book your 30-minute slot here.
Tours will depart from the boat launch at Guadalupe Plaza Park, behind Talento Bilingue de Houston (333 S. Jensen).

*Ages 4 and under not permitted on the pontoon boat.
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CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: BBP 2019 Gala
2019-11-07 18:30 - 22:00 | bird-grasshopper
11/7 at 3pm:

We are very sad to report that because of rain, tonight’s Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala is cancelled. Due to the nature and size of this fundraising event, we are unable to reschedule. On behalf of the Board and Staff of Buffalo Bayou Partnership and our Gala Co-Chairs, Carolyn and Chris Dorros and Mary and David Wolff, we are very sorry for this inconvenience.

Please know that the meals for tonight will be donated to Second Servings of Houston, and the flower arrangements will be delivered to Texas Children’s Hospital.

Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 6:30pm Cocktails / 8pm Seated Dinner
Location: The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park
Attire: Cocktail
Co-Chairs: Carolyn and Chris Dorros and Mary and David Wolff
Please consider supporting the 2019 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala, Moonscape. It will be a magical evening, dining under a luminous tent on the beautiful lawn at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, this year’s gala will highlight the signature Lunar Cycle Lighting along Buffalo Bayou.
This illuminating celebration will support the ongoing care of Houston’s most significant natural resource and Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s vital programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for all in our city. Tables for ten guests are: $25,000; $15,000; $10,000 and $6,000. Individual tickets are: $1,500; $1,000 and $600.
Cocktail-only tickets are available for $100 and can be purchased here.
Click here for a response form. For more information, contact Leigh McBurnett, BBP Director of Development, at lmcburnett@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 105.

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Explore East: Buffalo Bayou Wellness Walk
2019-11-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Bat Boat Tour
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk along Buffalo Bayou’s East Sector led by Urban Paths Wellness Coaching and Girl Trek. Discover the historic East End neighborhood. This scenic urban trail follows along Buffalo Bayou flowing toward Tony Marron Park (808 N. York Street) and is a combination of pavement, dirt, and gravel. Wear durable yet comfortable shoes.
Tour will depart from Guadalupe Plaza Park (2311 Runnels Street). Cost is free, but please register.
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FULL EVENT - Explore East: Bike Ride
2019-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Bat Boat Tour
We have reached the maximum number of riders for this event.

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the East End Bike Ride Group to pedal and explore trails along Buffalo Bayou East!
On the ride, you will learn more about the Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan and stop at sites that will be transformed into parks and unique destinations.
Free to attend; registration required. Meet at Guadalupe Plaza Park (2311 Runnels). No bike? No worries, there is a Bcycle station at Guadalupe Plaza Park to rent a bicycle.

Wednesday Wellness Walk
2019-12-04 09:00 - 10:30 | bird-grasshopper
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone are 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.
Cost is free but registration is required.
Walk departs at 6:30pm and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours.
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Unsilent Night
2019-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Bayou East
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the University of Houston-Downtown for Unsilent Night! Experience this festive and interactive holiday event in the great outdoors. Unsilent Night is a sound sculpture created when many individuals simultaneously play one of four music tracks by composer Phil Kline. The procession will be leaving from UHD down to the trails along Buffalo Bayou around 7pm.

Prior to the procession, enjoy hot chocolate and Bayou Blend coffee from Katz Coffee, local brew from Saint Arnold Brewing Company and holiday cookies. Invite family and friends for holiday cheer with Santa and Mrs. Claus, kids crafts and music with Atascocita High School Forte Choir. This event is free, but please RSVP.

Schedule:

6pm: Check-in and festive holiday reception on the UHD Terrace

7pm: Procession departs from UHD (1 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002)

8pm: After Party at The Cottonmouth Club with drink specials! (108 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002)

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Buffalo Bayou East Wellness Walk
2021-08-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Bat Boat Tour
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk along Buffalo Bayou East led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths Wellness Coaching. Discover the historic East End neighborhood and learn more about the Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan. We will be stopping at sites that will be transformed into parks and unique destinations.
This scenic urban trail follows along Buffalo Bayou and is a combination of pavement, dirt, and gravel. Wear durable yet comfortable shoes, bring drinking water and wearing a mask is encouraged. Please note this tour has limited capacity.
We will depart from Guadalupe Park (2311 Runnels Street, 77003, at Jensen and Navigation) and will cover approximately 3 miles.
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Twilight Boat Tours
2021-08-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Sound Healing Meditation
Boat tours are 30 minutes and depart promptly each half-hour.
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Depart from Allen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St. Houston, TX, 77002)
$15 for adults/$12 for children (ages 4–12)*
*Children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours.
Weather permitting. Reservations Required.

Spend quality time with your family or friend group on a 30-minute boat tour of Buffalo Bayou. Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along the waterway. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, turtles and the occasional alligator on the banks.
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Bat Walk and Watch
2021-08-26 19:30 - 21:15 | Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk, TX
Stroll to Waugh Drive Bridge with our bat specialist, Suzanne Jurek, to see the bat colony up close. Suzanne will share little-known facts about these miniature, flying mammals.
Meet at 3422 Allen Parkway (Lost Lake). Limited parking on site, but street parking is available.
The walk is approximately 0.8 miles round trip.
$5 per person ages 12+ / Free for children under 12
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Sunrise Yoga
2021-08-27 06:30 - 07:15, 2021-09-10 06:30 - 07:15 | bird-grasshopper
Flow into the weekend with Sunrise Yoga on Buffalo Bayou! We’re partnering with The Breathing Room for a series of 45-minute early morning yoga sessions that will take place at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. With a spectacular view of downtown, Houston’s most iconic green space is a unique and uplifting backdrop for yogis of all levels and ages. Bring your own mat. Reusable water bottle encouraged.
Cost: Suggested $10 donation to Buffalo Bayou Partnership
(No cash. Text BAYOUYOGA to 41444 to make a donation.)
Parking is available at 105 Sabine Street. See other parking options here.
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Bat Boat Tour
2021-08-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-08-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-08-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Sound Healing Meditation
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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Volunteer Workday
2021-08-28 08:30 - 11:30 | TX
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 a large or small group, or individually, your efforts will lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy.
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 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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Sound Healing Meditation in the Cistern
2021-08-29 10:00 - 10:45, 2021-09-04 10:00 - 10:45, 2021-09-05 10:00 - 10:45 | bird-grasshopper
Find your center and practice meditation in the spacious and tranquil Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Offered in collaboration with Union is Creation and Youniversoul this 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.

Saturdays from 10-10:45am
34 person max
$15 per person

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Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
2021-09-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-09-08 18:30 - 20:00 | 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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Mindful Morning
2021-09-04 09:00 - 10:00 | bird-grasshopper
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a mindfulness lesson, meditation, and tea (made from local trees!) at Buffalo Bayou Park. Inspired by the Forest Bathing movements in South Korea and Japan, our guide will lead you through restorative time in nature to help you reground and find respite from your modern, hectic life.
Paper cups will be available or bring your own mug if you are so inclined.
Themes:
September 4 – Grounding with the Trees
October 9 – Outside in Nature, Inside your Body
November 6 – Mindfulness of Sounds and Nature
$5 per person
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