Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
2019-04-13 19:05 - 20:35 (America/Chicago) | Volunteer
Learn more about these thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us! Led by a “bat girl” docent, guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from the Waugh Drive Bridge on Buffalo Bayou.
Time: Dusk – Boat departs 45 minutes before sunset (1½ hour boat rides)
Cost: $30 per person (children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours)
Weather and water levels permitting. Reservations required.
Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Q&A

CANCELLED: Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
2019-04-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Volunteer
This boat tour is cancelled.

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.

Foodie Float: Wine Tasting with Nice Wines
2019-04-11 18:00 - 19:30 | 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. Only 20 seats available.
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CANCELLED: Monuments Monologue: Artists Talk
2019-04-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Choral Performances in the Cistern, TX
Due to bad weather, this talk has been cancelled.

Meadow surrounding the Henry Moore Spindle sculpture in Buffalo Bayou Park (Allen Parkway near Gillette St.)
Discussion with New Monuments for New Cities participating artist Regina Agu.
Cost: Free

Sunrise Yoga sponsored by BIG Power Yoga
2019-04-05 06:30 - 07:15 | bird-grasshopper
Flow into the weekend with Sunrise Yoga on Buffalo Bayou! We’re partnering with BIG Power Yoga for a series of 45-minute early morning yoga sessions that will take place on the lawn at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. With a spectacular view of downtown, Houston’s most iconic greenspace 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.

Buffalo Bayou in Bloom Kick-off Happy Hour
2019-04-02 18:00 - 20:00
Let’s kick-off Buffalo Bayou in Bloom, the spring fundraising event hosted by The Currents, with a happy hour at the Four Season’s Bayou & Bottle!
Meet the event co-chairs and host committee, find out about this exciting event and learn a little about Buffalo Bayou Partnership‘s Master Plan. Appetizers will be provided and they are giving us access to play their brand new, state-of-the-art Top Golf simulation inside of the newly renovated lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel Downtown.
We’ll be drawing names for free tickets, so bring your friends!
Interested in becoming a member of The Currents? Find out more information and purchase a membership here.
Invite your Friends on Facebook!

Songs on the Water presented by BBP and Houston Grand Opera
2019-03-24 16:00 - 19:30 | Volunteer
The 4pm tour is sold out.

Enjoy a transformative 90-minute boat ride on the Buffalo Bayou that includes a recital, selected wine by Nice Winery and light bites.
Baritone Ben Edquist, one of today’s premier interpreters of contemporary American opera, will be serenading you during the evening along with pianist, Patrick Henry.
This event is put on in partnership with the Houston Grand Opera.
Two tours available for purchase:

4pm-5:30pm
6-7:30pm

Tickets for the 6pm tour

SOLD OUT: Songs on the Water presented by BBP and Houston Grand Opera
2019-03-23 16:00 - 19:30 | Volunteer
This tour is sold out.

Enjoy a transformative 90-minute boat ride on the Buffalo Bayou that includes a recital, selected wine by Nice Winery and light bites.
Baritone Ben Edquist, one of today’s premier interpreters of contemporary American opera, will be serenading you during the evening along with pianist, Patrick Henry.
This event is put on in partnership with the Houston Grand Opera.
Two tours available for purchase:

4pm-5:30pm
6-7:30pm

Message and Meaning: Reconsidering Monuments Today
2019-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | 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.
Panel discussion underwritten by Christopher Knapp/Collaboration Capital.
Location:
Project Row Houses (Eldorado Ballroom)
RSVP

SOLD OUT: Luck of the Irish Boat Ride
2019-03-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Volunteer
This boat tour is sold out.

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.
Make a Reservation

Nature Walking Tour
2019-03-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2019-02-16 10:30 - 12:00 | bird-grasshopper
Time: 10:30 to 12:00 pm
Parking: City Lot H
Location: The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park (105 Sabine St.)
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.
Register

SOLD OUT - Foodie Float: Wine Tasting with Nice Winery
2019-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Volunteer
This tour is sold out.

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. Only 20 seats available.

Monuments Monologue: Artists Talk
2019-03-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Choral Performances in the Cistern, TX
Meadow surrounding the Henry Moore Spindle sculpture in Buffalo Bayou Park (Allen Parkway near Gillette St.)
Discussion with New Monuments for New Cities participating artists Delilah Montoya and Jimmy Castillo (Sin Huellas artists) and Phillip Pyle, II.
Cost: Free
RSVP on Facebook!

Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
2019-03-02 10:00 - 13:30 | 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.

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 10 am – 2 pm with the last tour departing at 1:30 pm.
Select a Time and Purchase Tickets

CANCELLED: Port to Port History Boat Tour
2019-02-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Volunteer
Due to rain in the forecast, this tour has been cancelled.

Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Price: $45
The Port to Port Tour is a cruise east of downtown on Buffalo Bayou from Allen’s Landing to the Port of Houston Turning Basin.
In 1914 with the opening of the Houston Ship Channel and the modern Port of Houston, the section of Buffalo Bayou from the port’s turning basin to the foot of Main Street (now known as Allen’s Landing) was called the upper channel.
Very few Houstonians today get to experience the upper channel by boat which has a very different environment from that of the bayou west of downtown.
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.

Pizza & Planting
2019-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | FullSizeRender-2
Date: Saturday, February 16
Time: 10-12pm
Location: Buffalo Bend Nature Park (2300 S/Sgt. Macario Garcia Dr.)
Join young professionals groups The Currents and Trees For Houston’s RedBuds at Buffalo Bend Nature Park, a unique 10-acre park, located near the Port of Houston Turning Basin that features wetland ponds, hike and bike trails, native plantings and an overlook. Offering passive recreation and wildlife conservation, the site serves as a beautiful eastern trail head along Buffalo Bayou. Help plant trees to add to this beautiful urban greenspace and stay afterward for pizza and beer to celebrate your hard work!
Gloves and equipment will be provided, however, we do recommend bringing your own water to stay hydrated while working.
Due to popularity, this is a members-only event and RSVPs are required. Become a member today and reserve your spot by emailing Jessica McFall.
Members RSVP

FULL: Monthly Volunteer Workday
2019-02-16 08:30 - 11:00 | bird-grasshopper
This volunteer day is at capacity. Please join us next month!

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
Have a larger group interested in helping out on this date? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator by email or phone 713.752.0314 ext.206.

Young Professionals Happy Hour at Le Meridien
2019-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | TWM_spirits_vector
EDIT FOR WEATHER: We’ll be moving the Happy Hour INSIDE of the hotel at the first-floor restaurant.

Head downtown for a special rooftop happy hour at Le Meridien’s Z on 23 Bar! Learn more about what Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s YP group, The Currents, are all about while you sip under the Houston skyline. This is a member and non-member happy hour, so we’re looking forward to getting to know new people! Please contact Jessica McFall for any questions.

Appetizers will be provided by Le Meridien and there will be happy hour specials from 6-8pm.

RSVP on Facebook!

Wellness Walk
2019-01-02 18:30 - 20:00 | bird-grasshopper
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths Wellness Coaching. Anyone and everyone are invited to walk along the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature.
Walks depart at 9 am and cover 3 miles in 1.5 hours.
Register

Volunteer Workday with The Currents
2018-12-15 08:30 - 11:30 | Houston, Texas Dog Parks You Furry Buddy Will Love
If you’re a member of The Currents (BBP’s YP group), join us for a volunteer day along Buffalo Bayou to help us keep it looking bayou-tiful!
Members, fill out and submit the volunteer waiver with the date and the group name here.
Details will be sent out the week of.
Interested in joining this and other events? Join The Currents today!
To learn more about Buffalo Bayou volunteering opportunities, please contact volunteer@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 206.
Register

Volunteer Workday
2018-12-15 08:30 - 11:30 | bird-grasshopper
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
Have a larger group interested in helping out on this date? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Leticia Sierras, by email or phone 713.752.0314 ext.206.

Unsilent Night
2018-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Buffalo Bayou Park
Schedule:
6:30pm – Procession departs from UHD (1 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002)
7:15-9pm – After Party at BBP’s Sunset Coffee Building (1019 Commerce Street, Houston, TX 77002)
Parking near UHD: The Visitor Parking Lot which is located at 201 Girard Street, Houston, TX 77002
Parking near the Sunset Coffee Building: Free street parking on Commerce Street after 6pm; $5 parking in the former Spaghetti Warehouse lot.
View Downtown District’s interactive parking map for additional parking options.
This is event is free; please RSVP here!

Join BBP and University of Houston Downtown on December 12 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 6:30pm and Yelp will be handing out mittens!
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 kids crafts and BodyJam led by YMCA of Houston, music and more! This event is free but please RSVP.
Following the procession, join us for an after party on the rooftop of the Sunset Coffee Building to continue the holiday spirit with music, brew and treats. Sparkling clothes, hats and all manner of twinkling are encouraged. Prizes will be given for the most illuminating costume!
All Christmas Cruises are now sold out.

Before you arrive:

Come with your cell phones fully charged, dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes! If you have portable speakers for your smartphone or listening device, please bring those as well.
If you’re using a smartphone: The free Unsilent Night app is available for iOS download through the Apple App Store here and Android download through the Amazon App Store here. We recommend downloading the app prior to your arrival. Once it is on your phone, you will be able to easily play any of the four selected tracks on your phone.
If you’re using an mp3 player: Each of the four Unsilent Night tracks are available here for free download under “Download a Sound File.” You are welcome to pick any one of the tracks you wish to play that night. If you are coming in a group, we encourage you to download different tracks. If you plan on using an mp3 player, please bring a set of speakers – the louder the better!

RSVP today!

SOLD OUT: Christmas Cruises
2018-12-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Volunteer
All tour times for this cruise are sold out.

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership in celebrating the holiday season with 30-minute pontoon boat rides along Buffalo Bayou served up with plenty of decorations, music and cheer! Capacity is 21 per ride. $7 per adult/$5 per child (ages 4-12).
Wednesday, December 12
Tour times (every 30-minutes):
Sold out: 5:30pm
Sold out: 6:00pm
Sold out: 6:30pm
Sold out: 7:00pm
Sold out: 7:30pm
Sold out: 8:00pm
Sold out: 8:30pm

Online reservations required.
Meet at 1019 Commerce (at Main Street) next to the former Spaghetti Warehouse.
The boat will be captained by Santa himself, with Mrs. Claus as his dedicated deckhand! We’ll also have hot chocolate and local brew with holiday treats.

Christmas Cruises
2018-12-02 16:00 - 19:30 | Volunteer
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership in celebrating the holiday season with 30-minute pontoon boat rides along Buffalo Bayou served up with plenty of decorations, music and cheer! Capacity is 21 per ride. $5 per person (no one under 4 please for safety reasons).
Sunday, December 2
4-7:30pm
$5 cash only
Meet at 1019 Commerce (at Main Street) next to the former Spaghetti Warehouse.
The boat will be captained by Santa himself, with Mrs. Claus as his dedicated deckhand! We’ll also have hot chocolate and local brew with holiday treats.

Art Walk: John Runnels
2018-12-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Houston, Texas Dog Parks You Furry Buddy Will Love
Walk and talk with artist John Runnels as he discusses his Dream boat sculptures that greet visitors at major entry points leading down to the bayou.
The public art along Buffalo Bayou makes for a unique experience and adventure around every corner. Learn more about these exceptional public works of art during Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s newest guided tour. Discover the meanings and muses behind specific pieces explained by the artists themselves during this four-tour series.
Saturday, December 1
9:30-10:30am
Cost: $10
Additional dates: April 14, May (TBD)
Departure location will be at The Water Works Visitor Center (105 Sabine Street).
Please note no refunds.
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Art on Wheels: Members-only Public Art Bike Tour
2018-11-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Houston, Texas Dog Parks You Furry Buddy Will Love
Wednesday, November 28
6:30-7:30pm
Buffalo Bayou Park
Members of The Currents (Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s YP Group) are invited to join an exciting public art bike tour along Buffalo Bayou Park! During this guided tour led by BBP guide Andrew Groocock, members will learn about the various works of art along Buffalo Bayou that make this green space so unique.
The tour will start at 105 Sabine Street.
No bike? No problem! Houston BCycle is generously donating rentals for the tour from the Sabine Street station at Buffalo Bayou Park.
This is a members-only tour and free for members to attend. Join The Currents today to attend!
Members RSVP to Jessica McFall at jmcfall@buffalobayou.org!
RSVP

FULL - Volunteer Workday
2018-11-17 08:30 - 11:30 | bird-grasshopper
This month’s Community Workday is now at full capacity. Please see the complete schedule of volunteer events here.

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
Have a larger group interested in helping out on this date? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Leticia Sierras, by email or phone 713.752.0314 ext.206.

Young Professionals Holiday Happy Hour
2018-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Underground Sounds: Nameless Sound – Sept 16 4pm
The tradition continues with our annual Holiday Happy Hour in collaboration with the young professionals of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Evergreen!
Jingle while you mingle with other greenspace-loving Houstonians at Piggy’s Kitchen & Bar while enjoying happy hour priced cocktails in the spirit of the season.
See you there!
RSVP on Facebook!

Art Walk: Sara Kellner
2018-11-10 09:30 - 10:30
Join Sara Kellner with Houston Arts Alliance to discuss Jaume Plensa’s Tolerance sculpture and other works along Allen Parkway, including Celan Bouillet’s parking meter project.
The public art along Buffalo Bayou makes for a unique experience and adventure around every corner. Learn more about these exceptional public works of art during Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s newest guided tour. Discover the meanings and muses behind specific pieces explained by the artists themselves during this four-tour series.
Saturday, November 10
9:30-10:30am
Cost: $10
Additional dates: December 1, April 14, May (TBD)
Meet at the Henry Moore “Spindle” sculpture at Allen Parkway and Gillette Street.
Please note no refunds.
Purchase Tickets
