Sound Healing Meditation
2023-08-20 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-08-23 18:00 - 18:45, 2023-08-26 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-08-27 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-08-30 18:00 - 18:45, 2023-09-02 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-09-03 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-09-06 18:00 - 18:45 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | 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.
Cost: $15
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Bird's Eye View Boat Tour
2023-08-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-08-30 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Climb aboard our pontoon boat tour for a unique and immersive experience observing birds in their natural habitat along Buffalo Bayou. Birding guides will take you on an informative, relaxing, and scenic journey that allows you to spot a variety of birds from a unique vantage point.
We encourage you to bring your own binoculars. Water and light snacks will be provided.
Cost: $35
$25 for BBP and Houston Audubon Members
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Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
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) | 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.
Free Registration

Bat Boat Tour
2023-08-25 19:10 - 20:40, 2023-08-26 19:10 - 20:40 (America/Chicago) | 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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Birding Walk at Tony Marron Park
2023-08-26 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | TONY MARRON PARK, 808 N. York Street, Houston, Texas, 77003
Discover the diversity of birdlife with a guided walking tour along Buffalo Bayou at Tony Marron Park (808 N. York Street). Expert guides will help you spot and identify a variety of species and share fascinating insights into their behavior and habitat.
We encourage you to wear comfortable shoes and bring water and binoculars. Limited binoculars will be available.
Cost: $5
Free for children under the age of 12, BBP Members, and members of Houston Audubon.
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Sunset Yoga
2023-08-31 18:30 - 19:15 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
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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Sunset Yoga
2023-08-31 18:30 - 19:15, 2023-09-14 18:30 - 19:15 (America/Chicago) | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

Books on the Bayou / Libros sobre el Bayou
2023-09-02 09:00 - 09:45 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
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

Excursiones en español en el barco ponton de BBP
2023-09-02 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
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.
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.
Si el tiempo lo permite. Se requiere reservación.

Entradas

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.
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.
*Children under 4 years old are not allowed on boat tours.

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Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
2023-09-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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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New Moon Sound Healing Meditation
2023-09-14 18:00 - 18:45 (America/Chicago) | Second Saturday Boat Ride
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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BBP Member Happy Hour: September
2023-09-14 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Ojo de Agua, 4444 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX, 77027, United States
Catch the last rays of summer with us at this BBP Member Happy Hour at Ojo de Agua. Members receive a complimentary first cocktail along with Tulum-inspired light bites. It’s a perfect opportunity to unwind, connect, and revel in supporting BBP together.
Make a difference while enjoying all the bayou has to offer! Become a BBP Member today for your special invitation!

Underground Sounds: Nameless Sound
2023-09-14 19:30 - 20:15 UTC | BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
UPDATE: All Nameless Sound performances are now SOLD OUT! For any additional guests wishing to attend, we will be taking an in-person, first-come-first-served waiting list beginning exactly 30 minutes prior to each performance time.
The next “Underground Sounds” is with DACAMERA October 5-8. Tickets are available starting Friday, September 8 at 9am.
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Join us for Underground Sounds, a unique music series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern!
This fall, four Houston-based music organizations will perform specially composed or arranged works that highlight the remarkable natural acoustics of the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.
About this program: Nameless Sound will present six unique concerts, each with a different trio of creative musicians collaborating for the first time to explore the special sonic qualities of the Cistern. Each will be a singular experience, never-to-be repeated, that will take audiences on a sonic journey of real-time musical composition.
Cost: $25
Performance times:

September 14 at 7:30pm
September 15 at 7:30pm
September 16 at 4pm
September 16 at 7:30pm
September 17 at 4pm
September 17 at 7:30pm

Performers:

September 14: Ethan Adkison, James Murphy, Brandon Willis
September 15: Ethan Adkison, Justin Jones, Rebecca Novak
September 16 at 4pm: Danny Kamins, Rebecca Novak, Kory Reeder
September 16 at 7:30pm: Lisa Cameron, Christina Carter, James Murphy
September 17 at 4pm: Lisa Cameron, Danny Kamins, Brandon Willis
September 17 at 7:30pm: Christina Carter, Justin Jones, Kory Reeder

Nameless Sound’s mission is to present the best of international contemporary music and to support the exploration of new methods in arts education. Its concert series has become known for a diverse range of international artists who represent the most important and influential names in music, as well as the emerging cutting-edge. The series features commissions and world-premieres, as well as special projects that entail collaborations between visiting artists and local musicians.

Underground Sounds: Nameless Sound
2023-09-15 19:30 - 20:15 UTC | BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
UPDATE: All Nameless Sound performances are now SOLD OUT! For any additional guests wishing to attend, we will be taking an in-person, first-come-first-served waiting list beginning exactly 30 minutes prior to each performance time.
The next “Underground Sounds” is with DACAMERA October 5-8. Tickets are available starting Friday, September 8 at 9am.
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Join us for Underground Sounds, a unique music series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern!
This fall, four Houston-based music organizations will perform specially composed or arranged works that highlight the remarkable natural acoustics of the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.
About this program: Nameless Sound will present six unique concerts, each with a different trio of creative musicians collaborating for the first time to explore the special sonic qualities of the Cistern. Each will be a singular experience, never-to-be repeated, that will take audiences on a sonic journey of real-time musical composition.
Performance times:

September 14 at 7:30pm
September 15 at 7:30pm
September 16 at 4pm
September 16 at 7:30pm
September 17 at 4pm
September 17 at 7:30pm

Performers:

September 14: Ethan Adkison, James Murphy, Brandon Willis
September 15: Ethan Adkison, Justin Jones, Rebecca Novak
September 16 at 4pm: Danny Kamins, Rebecca Novak, Kory Reeder
September 16 at 7:30pm: Lisa Cameron, Christina Carter, James Murphy
September 17 at 4pm: Lisa Cameron, Danny Kamins, Brandon Willis
September 17 at 7:30pm: Christina Carter, Justin Jones, Kory Reeder

Nameless Sound’s mission is to present the best of international contemporary music and to support the exploration of new methods in arts education. Its concert series has become known for a diverse range of international artists who represent the most important and influential names in music, as well as the emerging cutting-edge. The series features commissions and world-premieres, as well as special projects that entail collaborations between visiting artists and local musicians.

Monthly Volunteer Workday
2023-09-16 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 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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