CANCELLED: Port to Port History Boat Tour

Volunteer

Join bayou guide Andrew Groocock on a historical tour of the upper channel of Buffalo Bayou focusing on the historic significance of this industrial stretch and Houston, as you cruise the approximately seven miles from the old port of Houston to the new port of Houston.

Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours

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. Reservations required.

Monuments Monologue: Artists Talk

Choral Performances in the Cistern 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, United States

Discussion with New Monuments for New Cities participating artists Delilah Montoya and Jimmy Castillo (Sin Huellas artists) and Phillip Pyle, II.

47th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta presented by Gillman Subaru

Volunteer

Join us for Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race – the 47th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta on March 9th! Paddlers, ages 12 and up, are encouraged to participate in the 15-mile race along the scenic Buffalo Bayou. Whether you are entering competitively or paddling for pleasure, you won’t want to miss out on this longstanding Houston tradition! 

SOLD OUT – Foodie Float: Wine Tasting with Nice Winery

Volunteer

Our spring Foodie Float schedule begins with a winemaker experience! 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.

Nature Walking Tour

bird-grasshopper

Enjoy a free walking tour in Buffalo Bayou Park highlighting the landscape and ecology of 19th century Texas that created Houston, as well as the importance of prairies in rebuilding this astonishing and all but vanished ecosystem.

SOLD OUT: Luck of the Irish Boat Ride

Volunteer

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with another Saint….St. Arnold Brewery. Toast to all things Irish as you enjoy tasty brew from our friends at St. Arnold’s and pizza bites as you cruise along Houston’s historic waterway.

Message and Meaning: Reconsidering Monuments Today

Public Art

Panel Discussion with New Monuments for New Cities Artists and Melanie Kress, Associate Curator, High Line Art. Moderated by Karen Farber, Director, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts, University of Houston.