Nature Walking Tour
2021-10-16 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | TX
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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BioArt Bayou-torium
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.

Sound Healing Meditation in the Cistern
2021-10-16 10:00 - 10:45, 2021-10-17 10:00 - 10:45, 2021-10-24 10:00 - 10:45, 2021-10-31 10:00 - 10:45, 2021-11-07 10:00 - 10:45, 2021-11-13 10:00 - 10:45, 2021-11-14 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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Songs on the Water
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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Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
2021-10-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-10-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-11-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-11-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-11-17 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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Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park (Benefitting BBP)
2021-10-21 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
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

Sound Healing Meditation in the Cistern
2021-10-24 10:00 - 10:45 | bird-grasshopper
*Note that this Sound Healing Session is taking place on Sunday due to a large event at The Water Works*
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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Wine Tasting Boat Tour with Nice Winery
2021-10-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Sound Healing Meditation
Taste from a curated selection of wines and cheeses while taking in exceptional views of Buffalo Bayou’s lush landscape from our pontoon boat. Nice Winery’s Ryan Levy, a winemaker, certified sommelier, wine educator and Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, will lead guests through a discussion of his award-winning wines, including the Best of Show winner of the Houston Rodeo Wine Competition. Learn more about Nice Winery’s winemaking and vineyards here.

Adults ages 21+ only.
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2021 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala: Connecting Houston
2021-11-04 18:30 - 22:00 | TX
You are invited to the 2021 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala, Connecting Houston
Guests will enjoy cocktails and a seated dinner on the beautiful lawn at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. This year’s event will honor BBP Board Members Rev. Harvey Clemons, Jr., Anne Whitlock and Gloria Zenteno for their leadership in spearheading the organization’s diversity and equity initiatives and celebrate BBP’s dedication to creating and stewarding vibrant parks and trails for all Houstonians to enjoy.
Chairs: Bonner and George Ball
Date: Thursday, November 4
Time: 6:30pm Cocktails / 7pm Seated Dinner on the Lawn
Location: Buffalo Bayou Park, Valet Parking at 105 Sabine Street
Attire: No ties, no heels!
Proceeds from this important fundraising event allow Buffalo Bayou Partnership to continue transforming, activating and maintaining Buffalo Bayou along the 10-mile stretch from Shepherd Drive to the Port of Houston Turning Basin.

Tables for ten guests are: $25,000; $15,000; $10,000 and $6,000. Individual tickets are: $1,500; $1,000 and $600. (The fair market value is $120 per person.) Email Leigh McBurnett for more information or click here for a response form.
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Mindful Morning
2021-11-06 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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Turntable Tuesdays
2021-11-09 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.
Free Registration

Member Holiday Happy Hour at McIntyre's Downtown
2021-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Houston bayou pollution: Human-made problem in the city’s waterways (Fox26)
The Currents, BBP’s YP group, is kicking off the holiday season with a happy hour at McIntyre’s Downtown with Houston Arborteum’s YP group, Evergreen!
Come check out the new McIntyre’s in downtown right along Buffalo Bayou, stay for superb drink specials, learn about BBP’s upcoming projects, and have the chance to win a $50 McIntyre’s gift card plus other items.
Not a member? Join The Currents today to support Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s mission and have access to this happy hour and other exciting opportunities!

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Buffalo Bayou East Bike Tour
2021-11-13 09:00 - 11:30 | TX
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. Helmets are required and bringing water during your ride is recommended. Make sure to bring water to begin the ride and wearing masks are encouraged.
Meet at Tony Marron Park. (808 N York St, Houston, TX 77003)
No bike? No worries, there is a Bcycle station at Guadalupe Plaza Park (2311 Runnels) to rent a bicycle. Then head east on Navigation, turn left on North York and Tony Marron Park is on your right-hand side.
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Jazzy Sundays in the Park (Buffalo Bayou Park)
2021-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 | bird-grasshopper
Jazzy Sundays in the Park include free performances at Emancipation Park (September), Discovery Green (October) and The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park (November). The concert series, made possible by the Kinder Foundation, celebrates the legacy and evolution of jazz in Houston.
Feel free to bring your own picnic, blanket, and lawn chairs. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Order a picnic basket from A Bayou City Picnic by Friday at noon, and they’ll donate 12.5% back to Buffalo Bayou Partnership!

Past:
Sunday, November 7, 2021:
Headliner: David Caceres
Opener: Horace Grigsby

Sunday, November 14, 2021:
Headliner: Jewel Brown
Opener: RADS Krusaders

Upcoming:
Sunday, November 28, 2021:
Headliner: Crystal Thomas
Opener: Eastside Kings Featuring Orange Jefferson
Free Registration
