Sound Healing Meditation in the Cistern
2021-10-03 10:00 - 10:45, 2021-10-09 10:00 - 10:45, 2021-10-10 10:00 - 10:45, 2021-10-16 10:00 - 10:45, 2021-10-17 10:00 - 10:45, 2021-10-24 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Chicago) | 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
2021-10-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-10-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-10-20 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
2021-10-09 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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Buffalo Bayou East Wellness Walk
2021-10-09 09:00 - 11:00 | 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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BioArt Bayou-torium
2021-10-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-10 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-16 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-17 09:00 - 15:00 | FullSizeRender-2
Artist Henry G. Sanchez’s BioArt Bayou-torium is a social, mobile, bilingual bio-art project housed in a shipping container. The Bayou-torium’s mission is to bring art and natural science activities to cultivate stewardship of the nature of Houston’s bayous to the bilingual and Spanish-speaking communities of the East End. Open to all ages, the BioArt Bayou-torium’s life science and art making activities are inspired by the ecosystem of Buffalo Bayou.
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BioArt Bayou-torium del artista Henry G. Sánchez es un proyecto de bioarte social, móvil y bilingüe situado en un contenedor de envío. La misión del Bayou-torium es llevar las actividades de arte y ciencias naturales a las comunidades bilingües y de habla hispana del East End. Abierto a todas las edades, las actividades de ciencias naturales y creación de arte del BioArt Bayou-torium están inspiradas en el ecosistema de Buffalo Bayou.

Generous support for Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Fall/Winter 2021 Programs provided by Vivian L. Smith Foundation. BBP is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

History Boat Tour
2021-10-09 10:00 - 11:30
Look back at Houston’s history while cruising Buffalo Bayou with a local historian. Your guide will share stories of the Allen brothers and provide historical information about the people, places and events along the bayou that helped shape Houston.

Time: 10 – 11:30 am
Cost: $40 per person (children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours)
Weather permitting. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
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Songs on the Water
2021-10-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-10-10 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-10-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-10-17 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Sound Healing Meditation
Enjoy a transformative 90-minute boat ride on Buffalo Bayou that includes a recital, and wine selected by Nice Winery, and a cheese plate.
Mezzo-soprano Jazmine Olwalia, described as a “powerhouse”, will serenade you during the evening along with pianist Kirill Kuzmin.
This event is hosted in partnership with the Houston Grand Opera.

For your safety, we will require masks on this experience. We appreciate your understanding.
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Turntable Tuesdays
2021-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | bird-grasshopper
Every second Tuesday in September, October and November is Turntable Tuesday at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park! Join Gracie Chávez + Ilya Janos of Bombón, The ARE, and Josh Zulu as they spin themed music on the bayou. The Long Drink Company will also be on hand providing samples for attendees 21 and over.

Turntable Tuesdays is presented in collaboration with Time No Longer, the film and sound installation in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, on view through December 12.

“Two For” Turntable Tuesday! Purchase a ticket to view Time No Longer during the event and get a ticket for free! BOGO ticket offer is valid for the following dates and times: 10/12 and 11/9 at 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm and 8:30pm.

Turntable Tuesday is sponsored by

Generous support for Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Fall/Winter 2021 Programs provided by Vivian L. Smith Foundation. BBP is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
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Monthly Volunteer Workday
2021-10-16 08:30 - 23:30
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 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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Nature Walking Tour
2021-10-16 09:00 - 10:30
Learn about native plants and the insects that pollinate them along Buffalo Bayou! Follow along this discovery tour of Houston’s historic waterway ecosystem by Nancy Greig, former director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Nancy Greig is the 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.

Since parking at Lost Lake fills up quickly, we recommend the following parking option:
Street parking is located on Jackson Hill Street as well as Scotland Street. Walk to the pedestrian bridge going over Memorial Drive and continue south towards Allen Parkway, going over the pedestrian bridge going over Buffalo Bayou. Then meet Nancy Greig, your guide, waiting at the entrance of Flora (formerly Dunlavy).

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Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park (Benefitting BBP)
2021-10-21 18:00 - 21:00
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.

Kids Day Volunteering
2021-10-23 09:00 - 16:00 | turkey bend breezeway 2
Be part of an important, free, community event in Houston’s East End by volunteering at the 14th Annual KBR Kids Day. We’re looking for eager individuals and groups to lend a hand and make this family event a success.

Volunteer shifts:

9-11am
11am-1pm
1-3pm
3-4pm

2021 KBR Kids Day
2021-10-23 11:00 - 15:00 | turkey bend breezeway 2
New location this year!
KBR Kids Day is one of Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s (BBP) signature events, with thousands of children and their families in attendance each year. Join us on October 23 for free family fun at the 14th annual KBR Kids Day at Tony Marron Park. Activity stations will include numerous hands-on activities from over 20 Houston partners, local entertainment, and performances on the H-E-B stage, Dia de los Muertos face painters, balloon artists, a rock climbing wall, and so much more! Costumes encouraged!
Additionally, we will also have a birds of prey show and a Halloween Costume Parade.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Free parking and shuttle service are provided to and from the event at 65 Hirsch Rd. (South of Clinton Dr.).
Performance Schedule
11:00am Infused Performing Arts
11:45am Birds of Prey Show presented by Friends of Brazoria Wildlife Refuges
12:00pm The Donington Quartet
12:30pm Break Free Hip-Hop School
1:00pm Costume Parade led by H-E-B’s Buddy and dancing with One Up
1:30pm Ballet Folklorico (MECA)
2:00pm Birds of Prey Show presented by Friends of Brazoria Wildlife Refuges

Thank you to our partners:

All Star Clowns
Archaeology Now
Barrio Dogs
Big Thicket National Preserve – National Park Service
Catholic Charities
Children’s Museum of Houston
CoHousing Houston, LLC
Community Family Centers
Dorrington Quartet presented by the Lisle Violin Shop
Friends of Anahuac Refuge
Friends of Brazoria Wildlife Refuges
Harris County Flood Control District
Harris County Master Gardeners – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Harris County Public Health
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Houston Area Bat Team
Houston Ballet
Houston Fire Department
Houston Public Library – downtown Houston
Houston Public Library – Flores Neighborhood Library
Houston Public Library – Stanaker Neighborhood Library
Houston Texans
MECA
Mad About Hoops
Nameless Sound
NewSpring
Safe Kids Greater Houston/Texas Children’s Hospital
SPLASH (Stopping Plastics and Litter Along Shorelines)
Texas Tim Webb
Twist It Up
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Young Audiences of Houston
